Terry Lee Phillips, age 55, of Caryville passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012. He was a member of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. He was a very loving son and brother that enjoyed hunting, fishing, restoring old vehicles, raising Fiest hunting dogs, and working on heavy equipment.



Preceded in death by his mother Glennis (Carroll) Phillips.



Survived by his father Jay Will Phillips, brothers Gary Phillips & wife Karen, Roger Phillips & wife Lisa, and Jerry Phillips & wife Debra all of Stoney Fork, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, & friends.



Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel from 6:00 – 7:45 pm. Masonic service will follow the visitation at 7:45 pm. Funeral service will be on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church with Rev James Adkins & Rev Thomas Adkins officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Phillips Cemetery.



 Mr. Phillips’ guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com





Mr. Edgar Hunter, age 88 of Pioneer, TN passed away Friday, September 28, 2012, at James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN.  He was a highly decorated WWII U.S. Army Veteran, recipient of a purple heart, bronze star and numerous other military awards and decorations.  He was preceded in death by daughters, Diane and Kimberly, parents, Tom and Florida Isaac Hunter, grandson, Rodney Norman, sister, Edith Byrd, step daughters, Connie Hamblin and Joan Caldwell, son-in-law, Bob Norman.



Survivors:  Wife, Clara Hunter of Pioneer; children, Larry Hunter and wife, Brenda, Jeff Hunter, and Margie Norman all of Ohio; stepchildren, Kerrie Silcox and Donald Caldwell; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.   Several other relatives and friends.



Funeral Services Sunday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delmus Bruce and Rev. Pat Ayers officiating.  Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette.  Mr. Hunter will be taken to the Treadway-Pollitt Funeral Home in Norwood, OH for visitation and services with interment to follow at Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH with Military Honors.  Online condolences for Mr. Hunter may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Edgar Hunter.



Mrs. Lisa Lee Carroll Rose, age 45 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 28, 2012, at LaFollette Medical Center.



Survivors:   Husband, Charles Matthew “Matt” Rose of LaFollette; daughters, Ashley Rose of Newcomb and Angie Rose of Clinton; two grandchildren, Preston and Payton; father, Bobby Jack Carroll; mother, Lula Mae Jones Carroll; sister, Beth Marie Carroll; and brother, Robbie Carroll all of LaFollette.  Several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.



It was Mrs. Rose’s request that there be no visitation and no funeral services.  Walters Funeral Home is being entrusted to provide Cremation Services.  Online condolences for Mrs. Rose may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lisa Lee Carroll Rose.

Thelma M. Tackett 

Thelma M. Tackett age 88, of Lake City, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Summit View Health Care Center of Lake City. Thelma was born March 15, 1924, in Stinking Creek, TN to the late Alex and Viola Meredith Lay. She was a member of the Willow Brook Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends..  In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie M. Tackett, her brothers, Frank and William Lay, and her sister, Pauline Carroll.

Survivors:

Son                               Charlie Tackett and Wife Kay         Lake City

                                      Mike Tackett and Wife Vicky          Lake City

Grandchildren               Chris, Deana, and Michael Jr.

Great Grandchildren    Tyler, Mary Beth, Grace, Connor, Kaitlyn                         

Sister                                      Shelby Roberts                               Clinton                            

Several Nieces, Nephews, and many other family and friends

The family would like to thank Summit View of Lake City for the loving care and kindness given to Thelma.

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October, 1, 2012 for her interment.

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

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

Shirley J. Pemberton

Shirley J. Pemberton, age 77, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the Briarcliff Health Care Center. Shirley was born January 27, 1935 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Paul Elmer and Anna Brown Burress. She was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church.  She enjoyed watching television and spending time with family and friends.  In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her son, Michael Pemberton, her husband, Don Pemberton, and her brother, Gary Burress.

Survivors:  

Son                                         David Pemberton                       Lake City             

Sister                                      Linda Burress                             Norris

Grand Daughter                    Crystal Bratcher                           Lenoir City                                      

Several other relatives and many friends

Graveside Service:  11:00 AM Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Leach Cemetery in Lake City, Tn.  with Rev. Mike Foust officiating.

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

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

Flora H. Tackett

Flora H. Tackett “Mommie Flora,” of Caryville passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Golden Living in Clinton.  She was born July 26, 1920 to John and Belle Hunley.  Flora graduated from the University of Tennessee with a master’s degree in education.  She taught in the Campbell County Schools for more than 30 years. She was also a Supervisor of Special Education before her retirement in 1982.  She was a Charter Member of Central Baptist Church, where she was the pianist, a Sunday School teacher and taught Bible School in area churches for many years.  She was a Charter member of Caryville Eastern Star Chapter 415, as well as, an active member and past matron, and secretary.  She served as Ruth in the grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

Preceded in death by parents; husband of 62 years, Ova Tackett; son-in-law, T. C. Watson, brothers & sisters-in-laws, F.A. & Trudy Hunley, Robert Thorton & Nancy Hunley; sister & brothers-in-law, Mary Williams-Cox, Robert Williams & Lawrence Cox; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Boyd & Dorothy Tackett.

Survivors:

Children:  Arnold Tackett & wife Sara, Nashville

                 Alma Watson, Clinton

                 Brenda Cross & husband Jerry, Caryville



Grandchildren:  Teresa (Johnny) Dabney

                          Cindy (Roger) Carter

                          Jeff (Robin) Watson

                          Beth (Brian) Galloway

                          Suzanne (Don) Boshears

                          Ashley (Ryan) Thornton

                         Chelsea (James) Armistead



Great-grandchildren:  Jason Carter

                                   Jennifer Robinson

                                   Travis Dabney

                                   Kaleigh Norman

                                   Morgan Watson

                                   Channing Miller

                                   Jarrett Galloway

                                   Kelsey Galloway

                                   Loren Humphrey

                                   Lacey Boshears

                                   Levi Thornton

Great-great-grandchildren:  Taylor & Caleb Dabney

                                             Kenzie Marlow

                                             Haven, Hannah, Halle, Harper Carter

                                             James & Ayla Robinson

                                             Andrew Humphrey

Special Nephew:  Steve Williams

uneral Services 7 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel with Eastern Star Service at 6:45 p.m

Rev. Wes Mattie officiating

Interment 10 AM Saturday Campbell Memorial Gardens

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Caryville First Baptist Church; P.O. Box 157; Caryville, Tennessee 37714

Family will receive friends 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette      

Dewey Partin age 87,of Lafollette, Tn. passed away September 26,2012 in the Methodist

Medical Center in Oak Ridge,Tn. He was born in Chenoa ,Ky on April 16,1925, He was the

Son of the late Chester Partin and Angeline Maiden Partin. In addition to his parents, he

Was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Partin, Daughter, Vickie Partin, 3 sisters, Zella Miracle,

Gladys Penley, Thelma Jones. Mr. Partin was a member of the Independent Baptist Church in Lafollette, Tn.

Survivors include his son, David Wayne Partin of Lafollette, Tn.  Grandson, Mark Partin of

Lafollette, Tn. Four sisters, Verda Collins, Bessie Partin, Ruby Smith, Margie Cobb. And a

Host of Neices and Nephews and other Relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 8:00 pm Friday September 28,2012 at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel

With Rev. Bobby Bennett. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday at Shumate Funeral

Home. Graveside service will be 11:00 am Saturday September 29,2012 at the New Vine

Cemetery. Burial in the New Vine Cemetery.

                                               Shumate Funeral Home is entrusted with all Arrangements.

Flora H. Tackett “Mommie Flora,” of Caryville passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Golden Living in Clinton.  She was born July 26, 1920 to John and Belle Hunley.  Flora graduated from the University of Tennessee with a master’s degree in education.  She taught in the Campbell County Schools for more than 30 years. She was also a Supervisor of Special Education before her retirement in 1982.  She was a Charter Member of Central Baptist Church, where she was the pianist, a Sunday School teacher and taught Bible School in area churches for many years.  She was a Charter member of Caryville Eastern Star Chapter 415, as well as, an active member and past matron, and secretary.  She served as Ruth in the grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

Preceded in death by parents; husband of 62 years, Ova Tackett; brothers & sisters-in-laws, F.A. & Trudy Hunley, Robert Thorton & Nancy Hunley; sister & brothers-in-law, Mary Williams-Cox, Robert Williams & Lawrence Cox; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Boyd & Dorothy Tackett.

Survivors:

Children:  Arnold Tackett & wife Sara, Nashville

                 Alma Watson, Clinton

                 Brenda Cross & husband Jerry, Caryville 

Grandchildren:  Teresa (Johnny) Dabney

                          Cindy (Roger) Carter

                          Jeff (Robin) Watson

                          Beth (Brian) Galloway

                          Suzanne (Don) Boshears

                          Ashley (Ryan) Thornton

                         Chelsea (James) Armistead

Great-grandchildren:  Jason Carter

                                   Jennifer Robinson

                                   Travis Dabney

                                   Kaleigh Norman

                                   Morgan Watson

                                   Channing Miller

                                   Jarrett Galloway

                                   Kelsey Galloway

                                   Loren Humphrey

                                   Lacey Boshears

                                   Levi Thornton

Great-great-grandchildren:  Taylor & Caleb Dabney

                                             Kenzie Marlow

                                             Haven, Hannah, Halle, Harper Carter

                                             James & Ayla Robinson

                                             Andrew Humphrey

Special Nephew:  Steve Williams

Funeral Services 7 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel with Eastern Star Service at 6:45 p.m

Rev. Wes Mattie officiating

Interment 10 AM Saturday Campbell Memorial Gardens

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Caryville First Baptist Church; P.O. Box 157; Caryville, Tennessee 37714

Family will receive friends 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

         

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, age 78 of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday September 25, 2012 .She was a member of Valley Fellowship Church of God. Co-owner of Kandyland Day Care for many years. 

Preceded in death by Parents: Frank and Birdie Riggs Bowman. Brothers: Everett Bowman and Bob Bowman. Sister: Willene McGhee. Granddaughter, Kristen Huckaby. 

Survived by Sons: Tommy Thompson and wife Sharon of LaFollette and Gary Thompson of Jacksboro. Daughters: Linda Leamon and husband Ray of Knoxville, Sharon Sisk and husband Larry of Benton City, Washington and Kim Thompson of Jacksboro. 3 granddaughters, 5 grandsons and 2 great granddaughters. Sisters: Mildred Norman, Mary Bratcher, Christine Bagwell and Pat Shepard. Sisters in law: Mattie Bowman, Margaret Davis, Ruby Sharp and Lucille Bean. Several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service will be at 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 27, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Anthony Leach. Interment will be at 11:00 AM Friday, September 28, 2012 in the Powell Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm before the funeral service. 

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

James H. Walden, age 60, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by wife, Vickie Walden; parents, Charles & Bonnie Brady Walden; infant, brother, Troy; stepson, Jessie Lane.
Survivors:
Step Daughters:  Tammy & husband Willard Young
                            Penny Lane, LaFollette
Brothers:  Robert & Vergie Walden, LaFollette
                 Danny & Alice Walden, Jacksboro       
Sister:  Janet & Sanford Shulley, Crossville
            Janice & Rick Brackett, LaFollette
            Susie Jones, LaFollette
Funeral Services 1 PM Friday Cross-Smith Chapel
Interment Wilson Cemetery
Family will receive friends Noon to 1 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Patricia Ann Bridges

Patricia Ann Bridges, age 66, of Pioneer passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012.  Member of Stanfield United Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Buford & Ruth McGhee.

Survivors

Husband:  John Thomas (Red) Bridges

Sons:  Jerry Lynn Sherlin

           David Scott & Lena Sherlin

           Patrick Jason & Kimberly Bridges

7 Grandchildren   2 Great-grandchildren

Brothers:  Jerry McGhee

                 David McGhee

Sisters:  Sally Bradston

              Phyllis McCall

Several nieces and nephews

Funeral Services 2 PM Thursday Stanfield United Baptist Church

Body will be taken to the church one hour before the service

Rev. Jeff Lloyd officiating

Interment Warren Memorial Garden

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Wednesday Stanfield United Baptist Church

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Pearl Katherine Smith

Mrs. Pearl Katherine Smith, age 88 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 24, 2012, at LaFollette Medical Center with family by her side.  She was a Charter Member of First Independent Missionary Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Smith, son, Eddie Lee Smith, parents, Levi and Pearlie Kimberlin, brothers, Everett and Charles Kimberlin, sisters, Sara Kimberlin, Bonnie Sharp, Irene Henson, Azilee Young, and Ruth Underwood, one infant brother, and one infant sister.

Survivors:  Brothers, Ralph and Ronald; sister, Cleda.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Thursday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Dabney officiating.  Family and friends will meet Friday 9:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services and interment at 10 A.M.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Smith may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Pearl Katherine Smith. 

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.

Mr. David L. Dilbeck, age 74, of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. Attended Fincastle Church of God.  Preceded in death by parents, Thomas & Julie Madison Dilbeck; sister, Dena Jones. 

Survivors:  Wife:  Arbutus Thompson Dilbeck

Daughter:  Judy Phillips

Sons:  Phillip Dilbeck

           Benny Dilbeck

           Billy Dilbeck

5 Grandchildren    and many great-grandchildren

Brothers:  Tommy Dilbeck

                 Jr. Dilbeck

Sisters:  Mary Rutherford

              Renda Riggs

Funeral Services 2 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Mike Smith & Rev. Bill Vance officiating

Interment Bakers Forge Cemetery

Family will receive friends 6 PM to 8 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mr. Ernest Charles Jones, age 75 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012, at his home. He was a well-known retired teacher from the Campbell County School System after 35 years of service, a member of Fincastle United Methodist Church. He was a 50 year 32nd Degree Royal Arch Mason, member of Knights Templar, a Tennessee Colonel, member of Tennessee Professional Photography Association and National Photography Association. Preceded in death by parents, Charles R. and Mary Alice Lamb Jones.

Survivors: Wife, JoAnn Jones of LaFollette; Children, Charles D. “Chuck” Jones and wife Heike, of Colorado Springs, CO, Joseph R. Jones and wife Carla, of LaFollette, and Susan Foulk and husband Larry, of Tappahannock, VA; Six Grandchildren, Kimberly, Marcus, and Janna Jones, Hadley, Ava, and Ephraim Foulk; Uncle, Clifford Lamb of Campbellsville, KY. Several cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Sunday 4 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry K. Best and Rev. Lonnie Eldridge officiating. Interment to follow at Fincastle Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 P.M. Sunday before services at Walters Funeral Home. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to: Fincastle Cemetery Fund, 401 Middlesboro Road, LaFollette, TN 37766. Online condolences for Mr. Jones may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Ernest Charles Jones

Mr. Ralph Edward King age 64 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012, at his home. He was a Member, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Janitor at Long Hollow Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. Preceded in death by father, Dewey King, brother, Wayne “Dewey” King.

Survivors: Wife, Mildred Guy King of LaFollette; Two Children, Marnie Renee Swain and husband Clinton, of LaFollette, and Reid Edward King of LaFollette; One Grandchild, Austin Andrew Longmire of LaFollette; Mother, Naomi King of LaFollette; Brothers, David King and wife Peggy, of LaFollette, and Roger King and wife Peggy, of Romeo, MI; Special Friend, Ronnie Myers of LaFollette. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Friday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Joe Silcox officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 9 A.M. at 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. Friday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. King may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Ralph Edward King..

Foster Nelson, 61, of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. He enjoyed farming, buying cattle, gardening, and he loved his family and the Lord very much. 
Preceded in death by his father Henry Junior Nelson, wife Janey Nelson, and brother Virgil Eugene White. 
Survived by his mother Beatrice Nelson of LaFollette, brother Don Nelson of Knoxville, sisters Bonnie Jordan of LaFollette and Wanda Terry of Caryville, several nieces & nephews, and a host of other relatives & friends. 
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 8:00 pm with Rev Jimmy Griffith officiating. Interment will be on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Sunrise Cemetery. 

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

Delmus Gaylor, age 92, of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012.  A member of Lake View Baptist Church, WWII Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient, a 50 year member of Jacksboro Masonic Lodge and retired Security Guard of DOE in Oak Ridge.  Preceded in death by wife, Nannie Belle Gaylor; parents, Charlie & Gracie Hunter Gaylor. 
Survivors:
Daughter:  Carolyn Gaylor
Son:  Robert Gaylor
Brother:  John Gaylor
Sister:  Almedia West

Funeral Services 7 p.m. Friday Lake View Baptist Church
Rev. Roger Stanley officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Saturday Campbell Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by
Campbell County Honor Guard
Family will receive friends 5 – 7 p.m. Friday at Lake View Baptist Church
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Russell Lee Smith, age 70, of Speedwell passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012.   Preceded in death by parents, Captain Rice Smith & Etta Russell Smith.
Survivors:
Wife:  Linda Smith
Daughter:  Lucinda Smith
Sons:  Billy Smith
           Russell Lee Smith II
4 Grandchildren
Brother:  Floyd Smith 

Arrangements are incomplete, but will be announced by Cross-Smith Funeral Home at a later time

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.

Michael Justin Estep, 31, of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012.
Survived by his parents Gary & Rena (Henderson) Estep of Jacksboro, daughters Victoria Grace & Katelynn Michelle Estep, brothers Ricky Estep & Gary Estep, Jr., and sister Lisa Dawn Estep.
Services to be held in Virginia Beach at a later date.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements. 

Mr. Ronald Lewis Byrd age 64 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at his home. Ronald was born December 20, 1947 in Campbell Co. He worked at Western Auto for many years and was owner and operator of Byrd’s Wrecker Service. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan Byrd and Cleda Byrd Sumner, step-father, Lauzy Sumner, grandparents, Herbert and Elmina Byrd.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 27 years, Pernie Byrd; Sons, Robert Nathaniel Byrd, and Ronnie Lewis Byrd, III, all of LaFollette; Step-son, Travis Stanley of Jacksboro; Sister and Brother-in-law, Helen Sue and Sterling Marlar, of LaFollette; Mother-in-law, Delphy Rutherford of Jellico; Several aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services Wednesday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Simpson Sr. officiating. Family and friends will meet Thursday 11:15 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Campbell Memorial Gardens for 12 P.M. graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 7 P.M. before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. Byrd may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Ronald Lewis Byrd.

Oliver Buck Daugherty, Sr.

Oliver (Buck) Daugherty, Sr., age 85, of LaFollette, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at his home. Member of Little White Oak Baptist Church, US Army WWII Veteran, Cold War Patriot , Avid Hunter, Knife Collector and Whittler. He was a retired construction worker at the Plants in Oak Ridge, and was a member of Labor Union 818. Preceded in death by Parents Hoyle & Laura Marlow Daugherty, Brothers Elmo & Garrett Daugherty, Sisters Wilsie Jo Moore, Jane Jones & Betty Taylor.

Survivors: Wife Roberta Dilbeck Daugherty

Daughters:   Charollette (Molly) & husband Terry Burlew, Lexington, KY

                  Frankie Baird, Duff   Kathy Woods, LaFollette & Fiancé Johnny Franklin

                  Son: Oliver Carl Daugherty, Jr., LaFollette

Grandchildren: Nicole DeZarn, Jimmy Rogers, Jr., Hunter Burlew, Miranda Heath & Megan Byrd    Great-grandchildren: Laura Elizabeth, Conner, Mylie, Isaac, Landon, & Jayden

Brother: Billy (Pete) & wife Barbara Daugherty

Sisters-in-law: Ann Daugherty & Charlene Evans

Host of Nieces & Nephew and many Friends

Funeral Service 2 p.m. Monday Little White Oak Baptist Church

Rev. Sonny Wilkes & Rev. Larry Kitts officiating The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Interment in Daugherty Cemetery with Military Honors by

American Legion Post 154.

The family will receive friends 6 -8 p.m. Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Ethel Branam Smiddy

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.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

225 N. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60601

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

Family will receive friends 6-8 Monday at LaFollette Church of God

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home.

Martha Rose Smith McGhee

Martha Rose Smith McGhee, age 33 of Caryville, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was born September 17, 1978 in Knox County to the late Louis and Bonnie Isabell Smith. She loved her dog and spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by; Brothers, Buddy and Bobby Smith, Dewayne Isabell Smith, grandparents, Myrtle and Leonard Isabell.

Survivors:  

Husband                                 Larry McGhee Sr.                                          Lake City

Son                                         Zachery McGhee                              

Daughter                                Emily McGhee

Step-Son                                Larry McGhee Jr.                                         

Brother                                   Adam Smith and Starla                                White Oak

Sisters                                    Crystal Ward and Michael                            Caryville

                                                Melissa Fannin and Ricky Marlow              LaFollette

                                                April Smith                                                     Knoxville

Half Sisters                            Judy Jeffers                                                   LaFollette

                                                Pauline Albert                                                Caryville

                                                Linda Woodall                                               LaFollette

Nieces                                    Tara Smith, Samantha Marlow, Regina Bonsell, Staskysha Smith

Nephews                                Ricky Marlow, Jesse Fannin, Junior Ward

Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and other family

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Wilson and Rev. Kevin Dolin officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 1:15 PM on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Beech Grove Cemetery in Lake City for a 2:00 PM Burial.

You can also view her guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 

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