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Tuesday, July 3, 2012



Leonard H. Oaks, Jr., age 65, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012.
He was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by wife, Ruby Oaks; parents, Leonard Harlen Oaks, Sr.; brother, Gary Oaks.

Survivors:

Sons:  Jesse Oaks
           Curtis Oaks
Grandchildren:  Dessie May Stanley, Sarah Oaks, Jessica Oaks, Curtis Eugene Oaks
Brother:  Joseph Oaks
Sisters:  Diane, Edna

Memorial Service 4 pm Thursday at Shield of Faith Church in Jacksboro 
Rev. Thomas Adkins officiating 
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Dennis Lee Harding age 60 passed away July 1, 2012 Physicians Regional in Knoxville.
Dennis was a member of Lafollette Tabernacle of Praise, He was very loving husband of 38 years, Father and Grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. Dennis loved drawing, painting and woodworking.

Preceded in death by Father Elmer Harding, Brother Scotty Harding and Granddaughter Kristin Ballenger.
Survived by wife Kathy Harding of Jacksboro. Mother Mildred Harding Bolton of Lafollette. Son Christopher Lee and wife Caroline Harding of Jacksboro. Daughters Angela and Husband Jerry Ballenger of Lafollette, Susie and Husband James Underwood of Jacksboro. Brother Elmer and Wife Karen Harding JR. of Oak Ridge. Sisters Dinah Richardson and Husband Leigh of Mooresville, N.C. And Teresa Brock of Jacksboro. 7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday July 4th, 2012 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Shoemaker officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Wednesday before funeral services. Interment will be 10:00 A.M on Thursday July 5th, 2012 in Queener Cemetery.