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Monday, October 22, 2012




L H Phillips
November 9, 1932 - October 21, 2012


David Kyle Hall

David Kyle Hall (Holly Ball) age 64 of Lafollette passed away on Saturday October 20, 2012. He was a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church. David was a Organ Donor. 

Preceded in death by: Granddaughter, Shelby Lynne Sharp. Parents, Kyle and Reba McMahan Hall. In-laws, Ab and Mary C. Johnson. 

Survived by: Wife of 43 years, Karen J. Hall. Daughter, Christy Lynne Sharp. 
Granddaughters, Sarah Beth Sharp and Ashley Sharp Hoskins and husband Curtis. Sister and brother in law, Betty Ann and Paul Thompson. Brothers and sisters in laws: Roger and Renee Johnson, Dallas and Sandra Johnson and special thanks to sister and brother in law Nancy and David Rutherford. Special friends, Jay Ayers, Joe Orick , Craig Orick, David Goins, Marvin Ford, Eddie White and Teddy Ray Hensley. A special thanks to Pastor Jeff Slone and the singers at Coolidge First Baptist Church. 

Funeral service will be 8 pm Monday October 22, 2012 at Coolidge First Baptist church with Rev. Jeff Slone officiating. Interment 11 AM on Tuesday October 23, 2012 in Campbell Memorial Gardens with Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside service. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM before funeral service 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in Lafollette in charge of these arrangement



Mary Evelyn Gross

Miss Mary Evelyn Gross, age 87 of LaFollette, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, after a brief illness with cancer.  Miss Gross was preceded in death by her mother and father, Charles C. and LaFronia Gross, brother and sister-in-law, Theodore and Agnes Gross.  Mary Evelyn was a devoted member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church for over 70 years, a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, a Campbell County educator for 42 years, serving as principal at Grantsboro School, and also teaching at College Hill School.  A very special thank you to the dedicated staff of Methodist Medical Center who cared for Mary Evelyn.

Mary Evelyn leaves behind a host of cousins and friends, very special life-long friend, Jane Rasnake.

Mary Evelyn’s service will be Wednesday, October 24 at 8 P.M. at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating.  Receiving of friends will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. before funeral services.  Family and friends will meet Thursday, October 25 10:15 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Cumberland View Cemetery for 11 A.M. graveside services and interment.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to: Cedar Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 622 Demory Road, LaFollette, TN 37766, Longfield Cemetery, P.O. Box 187, Lake City, TN 37769, Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, 3658 Pinecrest Road, Jacksboro, TN 37757 or Cumberland View Cemetery, 869 Pinecrest Road, Jacksboro, TN 37757.  Pallbearers will be: Harry Hill, Lansden E. Hill, Jr., Elbert H. Loupe, William Baird, Bill Claiborne, John T. Lawson, Dennis Deavours, and Dane Deavours.  Honorary Pallbearers will be: John Claiborne, John Hogan Claiborne, Jack Hill, Marshall Rasnake, Bill Pyle, Jimmy Davis, and George Asbury.  Online condolences for Mary Evelyn may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Miss Mary Evelyn Gross.

Joyace Ann Russell Marlow

Joyace Ann Russell Marlow, age 69, formerly of LaFollette, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2012 at the home of her daughter.

She was born on December 13, 1942 to Earl and Pearl Russell in the Grantsboro community.  Joyce enjoyed quilting and canning. She loved the Lord and the mountains of East Tennessee. 

Preceded in death by son, Christopher Marlow; parents; sister, Ethel Mae Rookard.

Survived by husband, Albert Marlow

Children:  Lloyd, Elizabeth, Debra and Rebecca

Grandchildren: Jason, Denver, Amy and Austin

Brothers:  Jack and Gene Russell

Many nieces and nephews

She was kind to all and will be missed by many. We love you momma

Funeral Services 2 p.m. Monday Grantsboro Baptist Church

Rev. David Goins officiating

Interment Grantsboro Cemetery

Family will receive friends 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Grantsboro Baptist Church

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette