Lillian Ruth Harness Sharp, age 86 of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012. She was born October 18, 1925, in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late James Earl and Ester Sharp Harness. Lillian was a member of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church. She loved fishing, going to yard sales, and spending time with her beloved family and friends. In addition to her parents, Lillian is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Arnold Sharp, and her brother, Charles Harness.

Survivors:  

Son                                         Rev. Kenny Sharp & Wife Debbie                          Lake City

Daughter                                Doris Ann Sharp                                                       Clinton

Brothers                                 James “Jr” Harness                                                  Lake City

                                                Leonard Harness & Wife Juanita                            Cleveland

Sister                                      Lorene Robbins                                                        Clinton

Grandchildren                        Jason Eric Sharp & Wife Tonya                              Lake City

Great Grandchildren Matthew Hunter Sharp

                                                Morgan Elizabeth Sharp

And a host of other relatives and friends

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Sharp and Rev. David Walker officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 1:30 PM on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Leach Cemetery in Lake City for a 2:00 PM Burial.

You can also view Lillian’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Mary Sue Smith

Mary Sue Smith, age 72 of Lake City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She was born July 1, 1940 in Hamblen County, Tennessee to the late Clarence and Verna Ruth Haun Ketner. Mary was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. She loved sewing, working outside with her flowers, arts and crafts. Mary also loved spending time with her family and friends, and going to church. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her sisters Tonia Ketner, and Geraldine Adams, her grandson, Cody Phillips, and her special friend, Betty Armstrong.

Survivors:  

Husband of 55 Years            Paul “P.D.” Smith                                                      Lake City

Daughters                              Paula Guthrie and Husband Robert                        Clinton

                                                Pamela Phillips- David Phillips                               Clinton                                   

Sons                                       Rick Smith and Wife Sharon                                   Lake City

                                                Neal Smith                                                                 Lake City

                                                Matthew Smith and Wife Erica                                Lake City

Sisters                                    Jean Breazeale                                                         Oak Ridge

                                                Betty Taylor                                                                Clinton

Brother                                   Clarence Roscoe (Bud) Ketner                               Claxton

Grandchildren                        Jordon and Connor Smith

                                                Courtney, Rachel, and Jacob Guthrie

                                                Corbin and Briley Phillips

                                                Mattox and Miles Smith

Great Grandchildren Raylee Phillips

Morgan Phillips

And a host of other relatives and friends

The family would like to say a Special Thank You to Johnny Bullock and the Methodist Medical Critical Care Unit for all of the help they have provided.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Pine Hill Baptist Church  For the Community Park.  P.O. Box 637  Lake City, TN 37769

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lynn Mowery and Rev. Charles Harness officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 9:30 AM on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to the Pine Hill Cemetery in Lake City for a 10:00 AM Burial.

You can also view Mary’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

 Ethel Branam Smiddy, 80, of LaFollette, died September 15, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rubin Smiddy; parents, Floyd and Cora Branam; sister, Evelyn Smiddy and brothers, Vestel, Monroe, and Virgil Branam. Survivors Sons: Edward and wife Treena, Jacksboro; Danny and wife Sherry, LaFollette; Jason and Clarissa, Speedwell. Daughters: Deanna Bolton and husband Jerry, Lafollette; Betty Wagner and husband David, Raleigh, NC; Linda Campbell, LaFollette; Laura Wilson, LaFollette; Darlene Pebley and husband David, Speedwell; Sandra Wilson, Knoxville; and Pamela Smiddy, Jacksboro. Sisters: Lucille Sands and husband Jimmy and Joyce Bolton. 16 Grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 8 p.m. Monday, LaFollette Church of God Rev. Delmus Bruce, Rev. James Leach and Rev. Sonny Wilkes officiating Interment 11 a.m. Tuesday, Davis Cemetery Stinking Creek In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. 225 N. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60601 Family will receive friends 6-8 Monday at LaFollette Church of God Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home.