“Dommer” Paul Goodman, January 13th, 1933, passed away July 26th, 2012, at Lake City Health Care.

Preceded in death by parents Vanelle Lough and Henry Goodman, companion Juanita McGhee, and siblings Pauline Goodman, Earl Goodman, June Harness and Roy Goodman.

Survived by children Darren, Dewayne, and Debbie McGhee, siblings and in-laws T.J. and Faye Goodman, Mary and John Ward, Lola Anderson, MaryRose Harness, Cathleen Abston, Margie Anderson, and Larry Harness and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, Coon Hunting buddies, and former co-workers from Caryville Elementary school, City of Caryville, and Campbell County Law Enforcement. He was the 4th District Constable for many years.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 31^st, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Bill Raines officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 1^st, 2012 in the Harness Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

James Edward Hill, age 73, of the Vasper Community in Caryville, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012 at the Lafollette Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1939 in Cumberland Gap, TN to the late Eugene Leslie and Imogene Ledger Hill. He was a Marine Corps Veteran who served in Vietnam. James attended the Indian Mound Baptist Church. He loved his dogs, Benji, Tattoo and Boots.  He also enjoyed politics, movies, working on vehicles and Tennessee Football.  James is preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn Ruth Cupp Hill, brothers, John Emory Hill and Leslie Hill and sister, Mildred Stooksbury.

Survivors:  

Daughters                 Tanya Moss                                                                Knoxville

                                  Sonya Allen & husband Michael                                 Lafollette

Grandson                 Christopher Clay Richardson & wife Melinda          Caryville

Great Grandchildren Riley and Aaron

Special Niece                        Kimberly Cupp                                              Vasper

Brothers                                 Amel Hill & wife Vicky                                   North Carolina

                                                Bob Goin & wife Amy                                   Maryville

Sister                                      Peggy Fracker                                              Florida

Several Nieces, Nephews and a host friends.     

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Wilson officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 9:30 am Thursday August 2, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the NewVasper Cemetery for the 10:00 am interment.

You can view James E. Hill’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City is in charge of arrangements.

Billy K. Slover, age 85, of Jacksboro passed away on July 29, 2012. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading Western books. He was a Veteran of WWII, a member of the McMillan Masonic Lodge #441 in Cincinnati, OH and retired from Y-12 in 1992.

Preceded in death by his parents Bessie Riggs Slover and Edward & Ella Slover, wife Louise Slover, sons David and Paul Slover, sister Ruth, and brothers Charles, Clarence, and Edsel Slover.

Survived by his daughters Donna Day & husband Luke of Cumberland, KY and Amanda Wilburn of Knoxville, daughter-in-law Sharon Slover, sister-in-law Lila Slover, grandchildren Jennie and Andrew Glenn, Jeffrey, Conti, and Brian Slover, Jacob and Kelsey Day, and Darrell Slover, and great-grandchildren Aydan and Lofton Slover, Levi and Nathaniel Glenn, and Gabrielle Slover.

Masonic Service will be at 7:45 pm followed by the funeral service on Wednesday, August 1^st, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Asbury Byrd and Rev Luke Day officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 2^nd, 2012 in the Terry Creek Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

Kathleen Lambdin, age 91, of LaFollette passed away on July 28, 2012 at Jellico Community Hospital.

Preceded in death by her parents Tip & Minnie Clear, brothers Earl & Edward Clear, and sister Marie Graves and husband Lee.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev Jerry Lambdin officiating.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements. 

Robert Lewis Kitts, age 69, of Cleveland, Tn formerly of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012.  A US Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War.

Survivors:

Daughters:  Mendy Brown

                   Loretta McGrath, both of Cleveland

Sons:  Ray Kitts

           Chris Kitts, of Cleveland

14 Grandchildren     1 Great-grandchild

Sister:  Pauline Johnson, LaFollette

Brother:  Johnny Kitts

Half brother:  Daryl Kitts, both of LaFollette

Several nieces and nephews

Graveside Services with Military honors will be held 3 PM Sunday at the Kitts FamilyCemetery in LaFollette.

Courtesy of Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Pamela Sue Whiting

Pamela Sue Whiting, age 48, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at her home. She was a very loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her princesses, her granddaughters. She loved working on crafts or anything to do with her hands, watching old movies & cartoons, especially Scooby Doo, and spending time on Facebook with her friends.

Preceded in death by her father Roy D. Whiting.

Survived by her mother Betty Higgins Randolph, daughter Christina Collins & husband Jeff of Dayton, OH, brothers Roy Whiting & wife Rachel of Aylmer, Quebec, Billy Randolph of TN, and James Randolph of OH, sisters Linda Randolph & husband Richard of Monticello, KY, Tracy Daugherty & husband James of Knoxville, and Julie Randolph of Dayton, OH, and grandchildren Kaylie & Addison Collins.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 28^th, 2012 at Lake View Baptist Church with Rev Roger Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Interment will follow the service at Indian Creek Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arragements.

Valerie Gibson Valerie Gibson Valerie Gibson age 51, of Caryville, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at home. She had work the passed 5 years at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by Parents Carl Gibson & Lois Murdock, Brother Rusty Gibson & Niece Becky Gibson. Survivors: Children: Atara Rowell, Hannah Bunch & Corey Nunn      4 Grandchildren  Sisters: Patricia Davis, Sandy Blessingham & Audrey Ryan  Brother: Rocky Gibson    Several Nieces & Nephews Funeral service 8 p.m. Friday Cross – Smith Chapel Rev. Craig Wilson officiating Interment 11 a.m. Saturday Carr Cemetery in White Oak The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home William Carl Taylor, age 70, of Duff passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. He was a very loving husband of 29 years, father, grandfather, & great-grandfather who loved going to church, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and watching Westerns on TV. Preceded in death by his parents George & Mary Ettie Taylor, brother Kenneth L. Taylor, sister Claudette England, and granddaughter Chelsey Taylor. Survived by his wife Brenda Patsy Taylor of Duff, sons William Taylor, Jr. & wife Angel of Piqua, OH, Bobby Taylor & wife Beverly of Dalton, GA, and Samuel Tacket & wife Christy of LaFollette, daughter Regina White & husband John of Duff, brothers George Taylor, Jr. of Duff, Jimmy Taylor of LaFollette, and Walter Taylor of Habersham, sisters Bonnie and Susie Taylor both of Habersham, 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 27th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Wade Walls and Rev Doyle Branam officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11am-1 pm. Interment will follow the service at Peabody Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arragements.

Mary Jean Minton Mary Jean Minton age 73 of Lafollette passed away on Saturday July 21, 2012 at the Tennova Hospice in Knoxville. Mary was a member of Indian Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible tending to her flowers, collecting Jewelry and loved spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Troy and Ella Mae Holman Williams. Brothers Clyde, Robert, Earl and Dewey Williams. Sisters Christine Boshears and Dorothy Wilson. Survived by Husband of 50 years Charles B. Minton Lafollette.  Son Charles Troy Minton of Florida. Daughter Ella Jean Minton of Knoxville and Special Daughter Tina Petree- Shewbrooks of Clinton. Sisters Anna Jewell Myers and Eva Mae Caldwell both of Lafollette and Lois Allen of Clinton. Grandchildren Charles Tanner Minton ofFlorida and Jeremy Minton of Michigan. Great Grandchild Jordan Minton also of Michigan. Brother-In-Laws Bobby and Oma Minton of Duff, J.T. and Hazel Minton of Georgia, Billy Minton of Lafollette and Joe Minton of Duff. Special friend Linda Kitts and all the friends at the Diner. Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be 8 PM Tuesday July 24, 2012 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Visitation is 6-8 PM before funeral services. Interment is 10 AM Wednesday July 25, 2012 at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Mary Jean Minton

April 3, 1939 - July 21, 2012

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Rob W. Brown, age 26 of LaFollette passed away Friday, July 20, 2012, at LaFollette Medical Center.  He was a member of Lake View Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Leland Siler, Bennie Mae Siler, and Walter Brown.

Survivors: Wife, Rebecca Jones Brown; Parents, Roger and Janice Brown; Sister, Heather Brown; Very Special Grandmother, “Granny” Florene Brown all of LaFollette.  Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Monday 8 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Jim Hurst and Rev. Charles Jack Goins officiating.  Family and friends will meet Tuesday 1:30 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Beeler Cemetery for 2 P.M. graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M.  Monday before services at Walters Funeral Home. 

Marie Byrd Allred, age 100, of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at home. She was a member of Straight Fork Baptist Church and retired after 30 years of service from Imperial Reading. Preceded in death by Husband Corb Allred, Daughter Willa Sexton, Step son Flem Hazen, Grandson Dewayne Sexton, Parents Alex & Marcella Lay Byrd, Brothers Howard, Everette, Costo, Floyd, Leon, Leo & Delmus Byrd.

Survivors: Children:

A.V. Allred, Jacksboro

Virgie & Vernon Houser, Tullahoma

J.C. & Barbara Allred, West Carrollton, OH

Anna & Glen Lay, Jacksboro

12 Grandchildren  23 Great-grandchildren  22 Great-great-grandchildren  

6 Great-great-great-grandchildren  

Several Nieces & Nephews

Very, very special health care workers and friends:  Georgia Medford & Ginger Muse

Funeral Service 8 p.m. Monday Cross-Smith Chapel 

Rev. Tim Dupuy     Rev. Adam Hunley officiating 

Interment 11 a.m. Tuesday Campbell Memorial Gardens

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

EULA 'HOPE' MILLHOFF, 85, of Sidney, OH, passed away at Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, OH. She was born on March 1, 1927 in LaFollette, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Fred and Lottie (Bowman) Claiborne. She was married to Ray E. McGuire, who preceded her in death in November of 1969. She was later married to Lester Millhoff, who preceded her in death in August of 1979. She appreciated nature, loved life, and was proud of her southern heritage and the experiences she had been blessed with throughout her lifetime. She loved her church and her church family. Her family meant the world to her. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Hope is survived by her daughter, Suzann Lonsbury and husband Bill, two grandchildren; Joe Whitman and wife Tonya, and Emily Wills and husband Tim, three step-grandchildren, Dawn Roberts and husband Brandon, Jason Lonsbury and wife Stacy, and Brett Lonsbury, three great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren, All of Ohio.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Trinity Church of The Brethren, Sidney, OH, with Pastor Brent Driver officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney, OH. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that memorials be made to Trinity Church of the Brethren or Wilson Hospice Care in memory of Eula 'Hope' Millhoff. Condolences may be expressed to the Millhoff family at www.cromesfh.com. This obituary notice courtesy of Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette.

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Melinda B. Jordan Melinda B. Jordan, age 54, of LaFollette passed away Friday, July 20, 2012.  She attended 1st Presbyterian Church of LaFollette and was General Manager of Hardees for 20 years, with 14 of those years at the LaFollette Store.  One of her favorite things to do was to spend time with her grandchildren and watch them play ball.  She never missed a game.  Preceded in death by Father, James Bain; brother, Derek Bain. Survivors: Husband:  Keaton Jordan Daughters:  Melia Jordan                    Brandi Jordan & Levi Slover Son:  John Keaton Jordan, Jr. & wife Jennifer Grandchildren:  Drew Jordan, Kayleigh Slover, Austin Jordan, Lilli Slover, Jacob Jordan,                                               Alex Jordan, Madeline Slover Mother:  Karen Bain Sisters:  Devona & Greg Mattie               Stacey & Ed Bell               Evelyn Riley Nieces & Nephews:  Reagan Bell, Mitch Bain, Libby Denney Special Family Member Jody Finn and her family at Hardees Funeral Services 6 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel Rev. Michael Jarrett officiating Interment 11 AM Monday Bakers Forge Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Campbell Co. Cancer Association, P.O. Box 122, Jacksboro, Tn 37757 Family will receive friends 4 to 6 PM Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home Dustin Ray Kennedy Dustin Ray Kennedy, age 15, of Lake City, went to be with the Lord at 2:00 PM on July 19, 2012 at the East Tennessee Childrens Hospital in Knoxville. He was born on May 26, 1997 to Billy Ray Jr. and Loretta Lynn Kennedy. Son to Billy Ray Jr. & Wife Loretta Lynn Kennedy Grandson to Billy Joe & Wife Anna Louise Melton Litha Kennedy Nephew to Merilyn (Melvin) & Howard Fincher Bernadine Kennedy Connie Stonecipher Reba & Larry Barlow Kathy & Dale Phillips Becky & Dana Lee Sharp Margaret Nolan Marilyn Kennedy To meet him in Heaven was his grandpa, Billy Ray Kennedy Sr. Visitation: 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 3:00 PM Sunday, July 22, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Clark and Rev. Ray Phillips officiating. Interment:  To follow funeral service at the Foust Cemetery in Lake City, TN. You can also view Dustin’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com  Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Melinda B. Jordan Melinda B. Jordan, age 54, of LaFollette passed away Friday, July 20, 2012.  She attended 1st Presbyterian Church of LaFollette and was General Manager of Hardees for 20 years, with 14 of those years at the LaFollette Store.  One of her favorite things to do was to spend time with her grandchildren and watch them play ball.  She never missed a game.  Preceded in death by Father, James Bain; brother, Derek Bain. Survivors: Husband:  Keaton Jordan Daughters:  Melia Jordan                    Brandi Jordan & Levi Slover Son:  John Keaton Jordan, Jr. & wife Jennifer Grandchildren:  Drew Jordan, Kayleigh Slover, Austin Jordan, Lilli Slover, Jacob Jordan,                                               Alex Jordan, Madeline Slover Mother:  Karen Bain Sisters:  Devona & Greg Mattie               Stacey & Ed Bell               Evelyn Riley Nieces & Nephews:  Reagan Bell, Mitch Bain, Libby Denney Special Family Member Jody Finn and her family at Hardees Funeral Services 6 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel Rev. Michael Jarrett officiating Interment 11 AM Monday Bakers Forge Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Campbell Co. Cancer Association, P.O. Box 122, Jacksboro, Tn 37757 Family will receive friends 4 to 6 PM Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home Dustin Ray Kennedy Dustin Ray Kennedy, age 15, of Lake City, went to be with the Lord at 2:00 PM on July 19, 2012 at the East Tennessee Childrens Hospital in Knoxville. He was born on May 26, 1997 to Billy Ray Jr. and Loretta Lynn Kennedy. Son to Billy Ray Jr. & Wife Loretta Lynn Kennedy Grandson to Billy Joe & Wife Anna Louise Melton Litha Kennedy Nephew to Merilyn (Melvin) & Howard Fincher Bernadine Kennedy Connie Stonecipher Reba & Larry Barlow Kathy & Dale Phillips Becky & Dana Lee Sharp Margaret Nolan Marilyn Kennedy To meet him in Heaven was his grandpa, Billy Ray Kennedy Sr. Visitation: 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 3:00 PM Sunday, July 22, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Clark and Rev. Ray Phillips officiating. Interment:  To follow funeral service at the Foust Cemetery in Lake City, TN. You can also view Dustin’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com  Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Elmer James Sutton, age 68, of LaFollette passed away at home on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. He was a loving brother who enjoyed hunting, farming, and watching Nascar.

Preceded in death by his parents Solomon & Dovie (Miller) Sutton, brothers Henry and Leamon Sutton, and sisters Nancy, Azilee, and Katherine Sutton.

Survived by his son Justin Bolton of Knoxville, brothers Ralph Sutton and wife Cordia and Roy Sutton all of LaFollette, and sisters Lucille Sutton & Ted Taulbee of Dayton, OH, Ethel Rettberg & husband Ivan of LaFollette, and Minnie Goins & husband Wallace of LaFollette.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 19^th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Johnny Dabney officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at 11:00 am on Friday, July 20^th, 2012 in the Sutton Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arragements.

Otis Lee Swangin, age 71 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday July 19, 2012. He was a member of Davis Chapel Baptist Church. Otis enjoyed playing music with his friends and his grandson; he loved being a police officer and spending time with his family and friends.

Preceded in death by: Son, Tommy Swangin. Parents: Riley and Mary Owens Swangin. Brother: Louadean Swangin. Sisters: Dorothy Swangin and Geraldine Parkerson. Great grandchild: Brianna Romines.

Survived by wife, Joyce Swangin of Jacksboro. Daughter: Connie Sue Swangin of Scott County. Brother: Ed Swangin of Whitley City, KY. Sister: Lois Tuscher of Jacksboro. 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 8 PM Friday July 20, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Joey Rutherford officiating. Interment will be 12 Noon Saturday July 21, 2012 in Queener cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM before the funeral service on Friday

Michael Lee Minton, age 59, of LaFollette passed away Monday, July 16, 2012. Member of East LaFollette Baptist Church. Owner of Minton’s Tires & Service Center and LaFollette Fitness Center. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Mary Arnold Minton; brother, Denny Minton. Survivors: Wife: Pamela (Susie) Jones Minton Brothers: Jimmy Ray Minton & wife Janet Jerry Minton Ricky Minton & wife Bridgette, all of LaFollette Mother-in-law: Marjorie Jones Moore & husband Roy Sisters-in-law: Janice Russell & Ronnie Aileen Goins Carolyn & Rusty Gillum Brother-in-law: Gary Jones & wife Dee Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and a host of friends and customers that he loved very much. Services 7 PM Wednesday at Cross-Smith Chapel Interment 11 AM Thursday Powell Valley Cemetery Family will receive friends 5 – 7 PM Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home 


Millard Phillips, age 82, of Lake City, passed away July 17, 2012 at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1929 in Campbell County to the late Frank and Maggie Daugherty Phillips. Millard enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports and telling tall tales. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Medie Phillips, son Eddie Phillips, brother Bobby Phillips, and sisters, Elizabeth Taylor, Cressie Smith, and Bessie Carroll, and two great grandsons. Suriviors: Son Frankie Phillips Jacksboro Daughter Dorothy White & Husband Roy LaFollette Brothers John Phillips Caryville Billy Phillips La Follette Frank Phillips LaFollette Sisters Betty Carroll LaFollette Mamie Rosenbalm Rogersville 11 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren Several other relatives, and many friends Visitation 5:00- 7:00 p.m. Wednesday July 17, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev Larry Sharp and Rev. Bobby Sharp officiating. You can also view Millard’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Elmer James Sutton

July 18, 1943 - July 17, 20

Wanda Lay Parker, 90 of Lithia Springs, GA, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Douglasville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Douglasville, GA. She has been a long time member of Alder Springs Baptist Church, and retired from Imperial Reading Corp. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Sally Lay, husband Earnest Parker, and several sisters and brothers.

She is survived by her daughter Janet Lovett and husband Mose of Lithia Springs, GA; son Eugene Parker and wife Peggy of Memphis, TN; two grandchildren Felicia Evett and husband Wes of Douglasville, GA; Bryan Parker and wife Karen of La Porte, TX; three great-grandchildren Lillian Evett of Douglasville, GA; Aaron Parker and Addisyn Parker of La Porte, TX; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20 with funeral service to follow at Walters Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Kenneth Hennesy officiating. Interment will be Saturday, July 21 at 10 a.m. at Campbell Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 672648, Marietta, GA 30006. Online condolences for Wanda Lay Parker may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Wanda Lay Parker.

Mr. David L. Meredith, age 57 of Murfreesboro, formerly of Pioneer, TN passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was a member of the Lions Club, a Certified Public Accountant, and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Mother, Nadine Marcum Meredith.

Survivors:  Beloved Father of Matthew Meredith and wife, Ashley of Johnson City, Michael Meredith of Flagstaff, AZ, and Timothy Meredith of Murfreesboro, TN; Father, Curtis Meredith and wife, Jeanetta of Pioneer, TN; Twin Brother, Dexter Meredith and wife, Jeannie of LaFollette; Brother, Dan Meredith and wife, Regina of LaFollette; Former Wife, and Mother of the children, Ruthie–Marie Beckwith and husband, Mark Friedman of Murfreesboro, TN.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service Wednesday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Nephew, Rev. Jared Meredith officiating.  Family and friends will meet at Walters Funeral Home Thursday at 9:30 A.M. and proceed to Campbell Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment at 10 A.M.  The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the family to help with medical and final expenses, and can be mailed to Dexter Meredith, 167 Shanghai Way Lane, LaFollette, TN  37766. 

Edith Mae Smith, age 81, of Jacksboro passed away Monday, July 16, 2012.  Member of Cumberland View Baptist Church and retired from Imperial Reading.  Preceded in death by parents, George & Ducksey Weaver Smith; brothers, Carl, Walter, James Victor Smith; nephew, J. Harold Smith.

Survivors:

Special caregiver:  Phyllis Cross

Several nieces & nephews

Graveside Services & Interment 10 AM Wednesday Cumberland View Cemetery

Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson officiating

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

James Ralph Richardson, age 70, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Fort Sanders.

Preceded in death by his parents Willard & Sarah Bell (Jackson) Richardson and son Timothy Scott.

Survived by his wife Kathleen Richardson of Jacksboro, son Perry Lee Richardson and wife Michelle of Speedwell, sisters Wanda Foster, Judy Vinsant, Lana Collingsworth, Carolyn Turner all of LaFollette, and Linda Richardson of Knoxville, grandchildren Derek, Christopher, Timothy, Jamie, and Cody Richardson, and great-grandchildren Landon, Emma Grace, and Morgan Richardson.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Ronnie Poston and Rusty Provins officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 10:00 am at Campbell Memorial Gardens.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arragements.

Jeffrey Lee Givens, age 51, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012.  Preceded in death by parents, Robert Lee & Joann Asbury Givens.

Survivors:

Brother:  Craig & wife Sherilyn Givens, N Carolina

Sister:  Saundra Lee & Brian Cadwallader

1 niece             5 nephews

Dear Friend:  Joey Hunter & wife

A Memorial Service will be held and announced at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Campbell County Cancer Association; P.O. Box 122; Jacksboro, Tennessee  37757

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Jimmy Winstead of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away on July 10^th 2012.  He was born in Bulls Gap, Tennessee on May 17^th, 1930 to Hugh and Ina Winstead. His early years were spent in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He met Jewell Winstead ofLaFollette, Tennessee and they married in 1949. Their marriage lasted 63 years until his death.  Their union produced three sons, Larry Steven, Mark Allen and Hugh Michael.  Jimmy lost his youngest son, Michael in a tragic accident in 1978.  Jimmy worked on the railroad his entire adult life serving in varied positions such as master mechanic and operations supervisor until his retirement in 1986.  His retirement years have been happily spent back in Jewell’s home town of LaFollette where both enjoyed quiet country life with the joyous company of the majority of her family still living in LaFollette.   Jimmy is survived by Jewell (currently residing in Birmingham), his sons, Steve (Margaret) and Mark (Vicki), his six grandchildren, Michael (Rachel), Matthew, Sarah Jane (Josh), John Mark, Anna, and Timothy, and his great grandson, Mark. We thank God for the life and times of Jimmy Winstead. Funeral will be held at Cedar Hill Baptist Church in LaFollette on July 14^th at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the building fund of Cedar Hill Baptist Church would be appreciated.  Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette.