Gertrude Trudy Hunley

Gertrude “Trudy” Hunley, age 87, of Alabama, formerly of Caryville passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Kennesaw, Georgia.   Trudy was living at Star Manor Assisted Living, but had recently been moved to Daybreak Village Assisted Living, where she passed while surrounded by her loving family.  She was a member of Central Baptist Church, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend that will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Preceded in death by husband, F. A. Hunley; son, Werner Hunley; parents, John Lee & Isabella Ward Hunley.

Survivors:

Daughters:

Sandy & Mark Bridges, Georgia

Linda & Darryl Vincent, Alabama

Maria Hunley, Texas

Grandchildren:  Bridgett Vasser, Michael Hunley, Angie Cooper,

                          Meghan Thomson, Mat Bridges, Maggie Bridges,

                          Jessica Ayers and Katie Ayers       

6 great-grandchildren      1 great-great-grandchild

Many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of loving friends

Funeral Services 8 p.m. Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Johnny Dabney officiating

Interment 10 AM Thursday Campbell Memorial Gardens

Family will receive friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

John Michael Cooper

Mr. John Michael Cooper, age 73 of LaFollette, was called to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, September 23, 2012.  Mr. Cooper enlisted in the United States Army in May of 1962 and served actively as a SFC Radio Operator, until 1964.  John re-enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and served his beloved country for 20 years.  In 2006 John joined the Campbell County Honor Guard where he served as Guard Vice Commander.  John retired from the State of Tennessee in 2006 after 40 years of employment.  He is preceded in death by mother, Cleo Card Cooper, father, Chester “Chet” Cooper, sisters-in-law, Kathy Cooper and Deborah Jones Miller, and nephew, Dan Cooper.

He is survived by wife, Martha Lee Jones Cooper; daughter, Pam Cooper Fekete and husband, Paul; son, Michael Cooper; step-children, Lakean Wilson, Joni Seiber, and Johnny Mack Seiber and wife, Janet; grandchildren, Whitney Cooper, Eli Cooper, Blake Cooper, Tyler Cooper, Tanner Seiber, Cooper Jack Seiber, Nicholas Fekete, Jessica Fekete, and Brittany Fekete; three brothers, Richard Cooper, Dan Cooper, and Ben Cooper and wife, Billie; mother-in-law, Cleda Jones.  John is survived by his special friends, Alvin Carmany, Larry Slover, James “Jay” Ayers, and Ralph Smith.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Wednesday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Arnold, and Rev. Allen Shepherd officiating.  Family and friends will meet Thursday 10:15 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to 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 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mr. Cooper may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Michael Cooper.

Viola Goodman

Viola Goodman age 76 of Lake City , TN passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at her residence. Viola was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was a native of Long Hollow in Lafollette, TN. Viola was a faithful Christian  and was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Lafollette, TN. She had a voice of an angel and enjoyed traveling to many other churches to sing for the Lord. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton Alex & Annie Wilson; husband, Walter Goodman; son, Wayne Goodman; sister, Artella Bolton; brother, George Alex Wilson; and step mother, Ruth Wilson.

Survivors:

Son:                     Joe Mack Goodman & wife Gloria Faye of Knoxville , TN

Daughters:           Linda Annette Griffin & husband Donald of Lake City, TN

                             Mary Elizabeth Butterworth & partner Don Liles of Clinton , TN

                             Brenda Sue Hensley & husband Kenneth of Lafollette , TN

Brothers:              Calvin Wilson of Lafollette , TN

                             Ronnie Wilson & wife Vonda of Lafollette , TN

Viola also leaves behind 22 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viola’s family will receive her friends on Monday, September 24th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. Her graveside service will be Tuesday, September 25th at 2:00 pm at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, TN with Rev. Robert Green and Rev. Clyde Daugherty officiating. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Jones Mortuary, 375 N Main Street , Clinton , TN 37716 . Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com.  This obituary notice courtesy of Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette.