Dewey Partin age 87,of Lafollette, Tn. passed away September 26,2012 in the Methodist

Medical Center in Oak Ridge,Tn. He was born in Chenoa ,Ky on April 16,1925, He was the

Son of the late Chester Partin and Angeline Maiden Partin. In addition to his parents, he

Was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Partin, Daughter, Vickie Partin, 3 sisters, Zella Miracle,

Gladys Penley, Thelma Jones. Mr. Partin was a member of the Independent Baptist Church in Lafollette, Tn.

Survivors include his son, David Wayne Partin of Lafollette, Tn.  Grandson, Mark Partin of

Lafollette, Tn. Four sisters, Verda Collins, Bessie Partin, Ruby Smith, Margie Cobb. And a

Host of Neices and Nephews and other Relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 8:00 pm Friday September 28,2012 at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel

With Rev. Bobby Bennett. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday at Shumate Funeral

Home. Graveside service will be 11:00 am Saturday September 29,2012 at the New Vine

Cemetery. Burial in the New Vine Cemetery.

                                               Shumate Funeral Home is entrusted with all Arrangements.

Flora H. Tackett “Mommie Flora,” of Caryville passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Golden Living in Clinton.  She was born July 26, 1920 to John and Belle Hunley.  Flora graduated from the University of Tennessee with a master’s degree in education.  She taught in the Campbell County Schools for more than 30 years. She was also a Supervisor of Special Education before her retirement in 1982.  She was a Charter Member of Central Baptist Church, where she was the pianist, a Sunday School teacher and taught Bible School in area churches for many years.  She was a Charter member of Caryville Eastern Star Chapter 415, as well as, an active member and past matron, and secretary.  She served as Ruth in the grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

Preceded in death by parents; husband of 62 years, Ova Tackett; brothers & sisters-in-laws, F.A. & Trudy Hunley, Robert Thorton & Nancy Hunley; sister & brothers-in-law, Mary Williams-Cox, Robert Williams & Lawrence Cox; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Boyd & Dorothy Tackett.

Survivors:

Children:  Arnold Tackett & wife Sara, Nashville

                 Alma Watson, Clinton

                 Brenda Cross & husband Jerry, Caryville 

Grandchildren:  Teresa (Johnny) Dabney

                          Cindy (Roger) Carter

                          Jeff (Robin) Watson

                          Beth (Brian) Galloway

                          Suzanne (Don) Boshears

                          Ashley (Ryan) Thornton

                         Chelsea (James) Armistead

Great-grandchildren:  Jason Carter

                                   Jennifer Robinson

                                   Travis Dabney

                                   Kaleigh Norman

                                   Morgan Watson

                                   Channing Miller

                                   Jarrett Galloway

                                   Kelsey Galloway

                                   Loren Humphrey

                                   Lacey Boshears

                                   Levi Thornton

Great-great-grandchildren:  Taylor & Caleb Dabney

                                             Kenzie Marlow

                                             Haven, Hannah, Halle, Harper Carter

                                             James & Ayla Robinson

                                             Andrew Humphrey

Special Nephew:  Steve Williams

Funeral Services 7 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel with Eastern Star Service at 6:45 p.m

Rev. Wes Mattie officiating

Interment 10 AM Saturday Campbell Memorial Gardens

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Caryville First Baptist Church; P.O. Box 157; Caryville, Tennessee 37714

Family will receive friends 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

         

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, age 78 of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday September 25, 2012 .She was a member of Valley Fellowship Church of God. Co-owner of Kandyland Day Care for many years. 

Preceded in death by Parents: Frank and Birdie Riggs Bowman. Brothers: Everett Bowman and Bob Bowman. Sister: Willene McGhee. Granddaughter, Kristen Huckaby. 

Survived by Sons: Tommy Thompson and wife Sharon of LaFollette and Gary Thompson of Jacksboro. Daughters: Linda Leamon and husband Ray of Knoxville, Sharon Sisk and husband Larry of Benton City, Washington and Kim Thompson of Jacksboro. 3 granddaughters, 5 grandsons and 2 great granddaughters. Sisters: Mildred Norman, Mary Bratcher, Christine Bagwell and Pat Shepard. Sisters in law: Mattie Bowman, Margaret Davis, Ruby Sharp and Lucille Bean. Several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service will be at 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 27, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Anthony Leach. Interment will be at 11:00 AM Friday, September 28, 2012 in the Powell Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm before the funeral service. 

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