W.C. Red Bright
Mr. W.C. “Red” Bright age 90 of Jacksboro, TN passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church, a retired electrician, veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F. & A.M., Knoxville Scottish Rite Bodies, Campbell County Scottish Rite, and a Shriner with Knoxville Kerbella Temple. Preceded in death by wife, Lauretta McDonald Bright, parents, Charles M. Bright and Eva Greenlee Bright, stepson, Donald Ray Hatmaker, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors: Son, Gordon Bright of Knoxville, TN; Step-Daughters, Nancy Hatmaker of Harriman, TN, and Celinda Kay Leach and husband Ted, of Bloomington, IN; Daughter-in-law, Gail Hatmaker of Jacksboro, TN; Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services Friday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel. Family and friends will meet Saturday 10 A.M. at Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment with Military Honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. Bright may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. W.C. “Red” Bright.
James Robinson
James Robinson, 56, of Caryville passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1955. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, swimming, joking and having fun. His friends also knew him as Hambone and Wildman.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kyle and Betty Robinson and his sister Teresa Robinson.
James is survived and will be greatly missed by: his wife Mildred Robinson; sons James Robinson and wife Connie Lynn, and Daniel Robinson; daughters Melissa Atkins and husband Daniel Atkins; Rachel Branham and fiancé Michael Freeman; Amy Pearce and husband Jay Pearce; grandchildren Savannah Robinson, Bryce Shelton, Gunnar Branham, Alex Branham, Caleb Shelton, Connor Robinson, Kasen Shelton, Elliott Atkins, Drew Robinson, Emily Branham, Josh Walden, Natosha Broyles and husband Scott, Tabatha Walden, Tara Lloyd, and Aaron Atkins; brothers Kenneth Rutherford, Albert Robinson and wife Cheryle, and Billy Robinson; sisters Jacqy Adams and husband Mark, Irene Goins and husband Tim, Denise Sweet, and Lou Ann Bean and husband Joe.
Memorial Service will be held at Cove Lake Park in Caryville , Tennessee
Cecil Phillips
Cecil Phillips, age 71, of Caryville passed away Friday, August 17, 2012.
Funeral service: Monday, August 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Brother Dowell Phillips officiating. Family receives friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Interment Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. in Powell Valley Cemetery. Cecil Phillips complete obituary will soon be posted here.
James Matthew Welden, age 69, of Knoxville
James loved the Lord and was a loving husband and father. He had a great love for his grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers, cousins and friends. James loved the outdoors and was a craftsman by trade. His joy of being a carpenter made him happy because his friend Jesus was a carpenter. A member of Long Hollow Baptist Church
Survivors:
Wife: Jane Welden
Sons & Daughters-in-law: Lonnie & Tammy Welden
Darryl & Jami Welden
Kevin & Sandy Welden
Shawn & Stacey Welden
Grandchildren: Mallory, Donavan & wife Megan, Dustin, Matthew, Samuel, Sarah Grace,Morgan, Jacob, Haley, Nathan & Abigail
Great-grandchildren: Collin & Madison
Brothers & Sisters: Alda Taylor, Mildred Murray, Bobby Sue Dobbs,
Barbara Brandenburg, Linda Shelton, Hannah Greene
Funeral Services 8 PM Sunday Cherry Bottom Baptist Church
Rev. Rick Howard, Rev. Aaron Welden officiating
Interment 11 AM Monday Sunrise Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Campbell Co. Cancer Association; P.O. Box 122Jacksboro , Tennessee 37757
Family will receive friends 5 to 8 PM Sunday at Cherry Bottom Baptist Church
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
M. C. Sampsel, age 74, of Caryville passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012. Member of Little Cove Creek Baptist Church
Survivors:
Wife: Norma June Sampsel
Sons: Curtis Ray Sampsel
Jeffery Scott Sampsel
Michael Craig Sampsel
5 Grandchildren 5 Great-grandchildren
Sisters: Audrey Gibson
Ailene Perry
Pat Ward
Several nieces & nephews
Funeral Services 8 PM Monday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. James Adkins officiating
Interment 11 AM Tuesday Ridgeview Cemetery
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
John Hester Hooks, age 76 of Lake City Anderson County Dutch Valley First Baptist Church
Survivors:
Wife Rosa Lee Harness Hooks Lake City
Daughter Karen Nelson Knoxville
Sisters Dianne Elkins and husband, George Hammond , IN
Granddaughter Jessica Nicole Nelson
Special Niece Cindi Floyd
Special Friend Richard Enix
Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 2:00 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Houston Carroll, Rev. Larry Poore, and Rev. Mike Jones officiating.
Interment will follow funeral service at Circle Cemetery in Briceville, TN.
You can also view John’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City , TN
