Franklin Frank Overbey

Franklin "Frank" Overbey, 71, of Charlotte Harbor, Fla., passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 in Port Charlotte, Fla.  He was born Sept. 13, 1940 in LaFollette, Tenn., to Edgar F. Overbey and Josie Belle Morton Overbey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joe Ann Dagley.

He is survived by his daughter, Trudy Overbey of Port Charlotte, and his son, Garry Overbey of Port Charlotte; his brother, Lewis (Carol) Overbey of Knoxville, Tenn., and two sisters Charlotte (Esco) Owens and Connie (Harold) Tackett, both ofCaryville, Tenn.

Frank graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and Spanish from Lincoln Memorial University and a master's degree in guidance education from Florida Atlantic University. In 1962, he came to Florida to teach Spanish and social studies atCharlotte High School, where he worked until his retirement in 1992. Frank enjoyed being outdoors and spent much of his free time fishing when he first came to Florida. His favorite hobby, however, was beekeeping, which he enjoyed for many years.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 16^th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Jerry Dagley officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at 11:00 am on Friday, August 17^th, 2012 in thePond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Demory Baptist Church.

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

Clara Winchester 

Clara Winchester, age 87, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012. She enjoyed quilting and walking.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Thomas & Bertha (Walls) Winchester and nephew Charlie Russell Meadows.

She is survived by her nephews James Lee Meadows & wife Kathy of Clyde, OH, Carl Henry Meadows & wife Youlanda of Toledo, OH, and Dale Owen Meadows & wife Cheryl of Sandusky, OH, niece Helen Webb & husband Charles of Tiffin, OH, half-brothers David, Dean, and Tracy Meadows, half-sisters Tina Price and Rhonda Meadows.

No services are planned at this time.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.