Mr. Robert Odis Claiborne, age 90 of Caryville passed away Friday, December 21, 2012, at Cumberland Village in LaFollette. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by wife, Thelma Arizona Goins Claiborne; two sons, James and Elbert Claiborne; parents, Jess L. Claiborne and Ethel May Monday Claiborne; sister, Margie Pierce; and brothers, James, Junior, Conley, and Charlie Claiborne.

Survivors: Daughters, Patricia Newberg and husband, Tom of Wyandotte, MI; Donna Cieslak of Mancelona, MI, and Shawn Long and husband, Bobby of Caryville; sisters, Jean Ayers of Jacksboro and Wanda Newsome of Gruetli-Laager, TN; nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Sunday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Braden officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday, 11 A.M. at Campbell Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday before Funeral Services. Online condolences for Mr. Claiborne may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Robert Odis Claiborne.


Warren L. Hunley, age 91, of Jacksboro passed away Monday, December 24, 2012.   Warren accepted Christ as his savior during the summer and was of the Baptist faith. WWII Army veteran and retired from General Motors.  Preceded in death by son, James William Hunley; the mother of his children, Hazel; son-in-law, Michael Henry; parents, James & Birdie Hunley; brothers, Carl, Otis, Guy and Paul Hunley: sister, Kathleen Edmonds
Survivors:
Sons and Daughters-in-law: David & Peggie Hunley,  Jacksboro
                                             Tim & Sharon Hunley,  Zephyrhills, Fla.
Daughters:  Lucille Martin & Vickie Henry of Xenia, Ohio                 
Brothers:  Roger & wife Shella Hunley, Pioneer
                 Audery (Spider) & wife June Hunley, Wrens, Ga. 
Sister:   Ruby Byrd, Jacksboro
8 Grandchildren        15 great-grandchildren 
A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
The family wishes to thank the staff at Tennova Health and Rehab for the kindness, compassion and treatment Warren received while in your care.
Services 8 p.m. Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Junior Nelson and Rev. George Asbury officiating
Interment 1 p.m. Thursday Harness Cemetery with Military honors given by Campbell
County Honor Guard
Family will receive friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Ola M. Nelson, age 91, of Jacksboro passed away Monday, December 24, 2012.  Member of Fordtown Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by husband, Elmer J. Nelson; great-grandson, Aaron Hardwick.
Survivors:
Daughter:  Shirley Trent, Fla. 
Sons:  Junior & Carolyn Nelson
           Denny Nelson
           Henry & Deanna Nelson
9 Grandchildren         
Several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
Services 7 p.m. Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Tim Dupuy & Rev. Ronnie Poston officiating
Interment 10 a.m. Friday Campbell Memorial Gardens
Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Tilda E. Thomas age 95, of LaFollette, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at her home. She was a member of Indiana Ave. Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Husband Gene Thomas, Parents Wheeler H .&  Nancy Brewer Clouse.

Survivors: A Host of Nieces & Nephews and Friends

Funeral Service 3 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Hobart McCreary officiating

Interment to follow in Campbell Memorial Gardens

The family will receive friends 2 -3 p.m. Sunday at Cross Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home