Shirley E. Walker Wilson age 77 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012.  Preceded in death by parents, John Leonard Walker and Issa Pearl Patterson Walker, many sisters, a brother, and Doug Ellison, and Steve Ellison.  She was a member of East Jacksboro Baptist Church.

Survivors: Four Children, Angela Taylor of LaFollette, Cindy Ford of Kodak, Eddie Ellison of Wisconsin, and Robin Russell of Caryville; Five Grandchildren, Jordan Ellison, Jason Ellison, Jennifer Smith, Lindsay Taylor, and Lauren Taylor; Two Great-grandchildren, Shelby Smith and Bailey Smith; Special nieces, Mrs. Gail Ray of Orlando, FL, Mary Howard of Phoenix, AZ, Sandra Boguth of Michigan; Three Special Friends, A.V. Violet, Katie Bunch, and Marie Claiborne.

Private Family Services are planned.  Online condolences for Ms. Wilson may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Shirley W. Wilson.


Doyle Wade Russell, age 56, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012.  Preceded in death by parents, Wayne & Rose Lindsay Russell; son, Cletus Wayne Russell, Jr. 
Survivors:
Daughters:  Christina Russell
                   Amanda Russell
                   Amber Russell
Son:  Joshua Russell
3 grandchildren
Brother:  Clayton Russell
Sisters:  Shelia Casey, Shannon Chumley, Cheryl Russell
Several nieces & nephews
No Services are planned. 
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Ray Delno Petree, age 68, of LaFollette, passed away, Tuesday, December 25, 2012, after a hard battle with lung cancer.  He had a Master’s Degree in Administration and served as Home Health Hospice Administrator in Somerset, Ky, and served eight years as Home Health Administrator in Springfield, Ohio. He worked as an interim Administrator at Beach Tree Manor in Jellico before he became too sick to work. He was also a school teacher, taught Sunday School and had served as a deacon.
Ray loved the Lord and his family.  He enjoyed working with people and always tried to be a peacemaker. His family will always feel the loss and have a hole in their heart from not having him in their lives.
Preceded in death by parents, Lee & Edith Petree; brother, Glen.
Survivors:
Loving wife, Frances Petree 
Son:  Del of Lexington, NC
Daughter: Rayna of Lake City
Brother: David Lynn (Renee), Mufreesboro, Tn
Sisters:  Phyllis Schiros (Jim), Milton, Fla
              Darlene Reynolds, Columbus, Ga
              Francine Paul, LaFollette
Granddaughters:  Rayanna and McKensie
Several nieces & nephews
Services 8 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. James Leach & Steve Williams officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Saturday Campbell Memorial Gardens
Family will receive friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mark E. Rector, age 44, of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 24, 2012.
Preceded in death by father, Marvin Plyer & mother, Linda Rector; daughter, Lydia Mae; brother, Matthew.
Survivors: 
Wife:  Penny Rector 
Stepfather:  Kyle Rector, Jacksboro
Brother:  Kyle Lee Rector, Maynardville, Tn
No Services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


 Betty Jean Spradlin Leach age 80 of Speedwell went Home on December 22, 2012 on her and dad‘s 49th wedding anniversary! Mother’s passions in life were hard work, loving and caring for her children and husband, as well as her siblings, nieces and nephews. Her heart was happiest on a piano stool singing and playing old time gospel music by the “Do-Re-Mi’s. Her knowledge and talent of “shaped-note” music was unsurpassed. Mother was the 13th child of 13 children. She was saved Nov. 3, 1944 and was a lifelong member of Duff Baptist Church. She enjoyed serving as pianist, Sunday school and Vacation Bible school teacher. 

Mother was preceded in death by husband: Horace Lee Leach. Parents: Jim and Sarah Ann Sharp Spradlin. 7 brothers: Emmett, Edgar, Elmer, Dee, Brooks, James Jr and Jess Spradlin. 4 sisters: Della Dupuy, Novella Spradlin, Ada Elliott, Pauline Smiddy Smith. 

She is survived by her son, Pastor Roger Lee Leach and wife Amy of Speedwell. Daughter, Lana Kay Leach Russell and husband Willard (Bill) Russell Jr. of Tazewell. Grandchildren: Caleb, Ethan and Hannah Leach of Speedwell. Mary Faith and Sherman McKinley Russell of Tazewell. Sister: Ruby Shoffner of Fairborn, OH. Brother in law, George Myers. Sister in law, Flossie Spradlin. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the extraordinarily compassionate staff of Claiborne County Nursing Home as well as the kindness shown by each caregiver. 

Visitation will be 6 until 8 PM Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel with the service to follow at 8 PM with Rev. Don Allen and Pastor Roger Leach officiating. Interment will be 2 PM Thursday December 27, 2012 in Leach Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made in her honor and memory to Leach Cemetery 198 Rachel Ridge Ln, Speedwell, TN 37870 

Honorary Pallbearer: Sherman McKinley Russell. 

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

Ms. Leach’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com 



Emma Leeotta Cox McGhee, age 92 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Sat, Dec. 22, 2012 Surrounded by her loving family and dear friends Rev. Charles Goins and Mark Moore. 
Emma was Born to Dan and Texas Mowell Cox on Auguest 28, 1920 in Jacksboro where she resided her lifetime. Emma was the oldest charter member of Cumberland View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her beloved ones: Parents, Dan and Texas Cox; Grand- parents: Jerry and Martha Vinsant Cox, James and Celia Miller Mowell; dear and only Sister Jewel Dean Cox; Husband , Lee E. McGhee, beloved only Son, Edward L. McGhee. 
Survivors are: Daughter: Novella and beloved Son In Law, Bobby Madison, very Special Grand-Daughter: Kim Rains, Special Grandsons, Nathan and Brad Rains, Special Grand-daughters Tammy Inman and husband Larry, Edwina Ogg and husband David, Melissa Roberts and husband Brent, Pamela Longmire; Special Great-Grandsons, Daniel and Austin Rains; Twelve great-great Grandchildren, nine great- Grandchildren. 
Emma retired from Imperial Reading after 35 years. She enjoyed working very much and made many lifetime friends there. 
After retiring she helped care for her parents. She loved spending time with her Loving family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. She enjoyed watching channel 12 Gospel Telecast. 
Emma put all her hope, trust and faith in God. She expressed her desires to go home and be with Jesus many times. 
Family will receive of friends on Wed, Dec. 26, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Funeral service at 8:00 PM at Martin Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Clarence Duncan, Rev. Charles Goins, and Rev. Chuck Kohlmeyer officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Willoughby Cemetery 
Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of arrangements