Cordis Gilbert Byrge, age 76 of Devonia, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born March 29, 1936 in Anderson County to the late Eli and Willie Marie Reynolds Byrge. Cordis attended Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed listening to music, working in the garden and on cars. He also enjoyed traveling with his cousin and best friend, James West and spending time with family and friends. In addition to parents he is preceded in death by, sister; Mary Daugherty.

Survivors:  

Daughter                                Amy Reagan                          Knoxville

Son                                         Danny Byrge                                     Oliver Springs



Brothers                                 Johnny Byrge                         Clinton

                                                Curtis Byrge                                       Clinton



Sister                                      Julie Byrge                                         Devonia



Grandsons                             Brandon Bullock and Jonathan Byrge



Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

                                                                          

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Morgan and Rev. Ralph Wilson officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at Grave Hill Cemetery in New River at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2012 for his interment.

John Thomas “Tom”  Byrge, age 78 of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born July 18, 1934 in Campbell County to the late Everette and Ruby Phillips Byrge. Tom was a Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church. Tom enjoyed fishing and watching Tennessee football and basketball. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife; Louise Sharp Byrge, son; John “Anthony” Byrge, brothers; Glen, Charles, and Earnest Byrge, sisters; Susie Norman and Clara Hammer.

Survivors:  

Son                                         David Byrge and wife, Pam             Lake City

Grandsons                             Russell Byrge and wife, Jackie                   Clinton

                                                Matt Byrge                              Lake City

Brother                                   J.T. Byrge and wife, Sharon             Powell



Sisters                                    Mary Blankenship                                         Knoxville

                                                Sherry Tipton and husband, Ben                 Knoxville



Very Special Friend              Lou Byrge                                                      Lake City

 Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

 Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 for his interment.

David Lee Seiber, age 58, of Caryville, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012.  Member of Clinchmore Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by mother, Margaret Farmer Seiber; sister, Kathy Seiber.
Survivors:
Wife:  Brenda Seiber
Daughter:  Emily Rutherford
Son:  Matthew Seiber
Step daughters:  Misty Sharp & Rhonda Baker
Grandchildren:  Jacob & Joseph Cline
Father:  Conda Seiber
Sister:  Connie Sue
Services 2 p.m. Thursday Clinchmore Baptist Church
Rev. Bruce Wallace officiating
Interment Round Rock Cemetery with Military Honors given by Campbell County Honor Guard
Family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Wednesday at Clinchmore Baptist Church
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mr. Harvey Byron (H.B.) Wilson Jr. age 88 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Wilson is preceded in death by wife, Bernice Shosebee Wilson, parents, Harvey Byron Wilson, Sr. and Hattie Gaylor Wilson, and sister, Mary Lee Wilson.

Survivors: Sisters and Brother, Nancy Louise Prater of LaFollette, Betty W. Clotfelter of Jacksboro, Robert B. Wilson and wife, Paula of Dayton, OH, Belva W. Cardwell and husband, Jim of Elizabethtown, KY; Many nieces and nephews, cousins, and special friend, Laura Ridenour.

Funeral Services Wednesday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Collins officiating. Family and friends will meet Thursday 11 A.M. at Jacksboro Cemetery for graveside services and interment, with Military Honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. Wilson may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Harvey Byron (H.B.) Wilson Jr.

Samuel Jerome Morgan, age 64, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012.   He was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by wife, Betty Sue Morgan; parents, Howard & Jewie Morgan

Survivors:   

Daughters:  Jewie Tryon

                   Sherry Arnold

                   Brandy Gibler

                   Kayla Morgan

Grandchildren:  Kyle, Kara, & Isaiah Tryon

                          Samuel, Ella, & Anna Arnold

                          Kinsey & Joseph Gibler

                          Leeland Frolick

                          Cruz & Bella Morgan

Brothers:  Larry Morgan & Scott Morgan 

Sister:  Norma Barnett

Services 8 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Leroy Braden officiating

Interment 1 p.m. Saturday Victory Cemetery

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Louise Ivey, age 76 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 29, 2012, at LaFollette Medical Center. She was of the Baptist Faith, former employee of LaFollette Box Company, Imperial Reading Corporation, Lincoln Brass, and Greenbriar in Clinton.  She was preceded in death by parents, Sam and Cora Smith Ivey, brother, Homer Ivey, and sister, Isabell Ivey.

Survivors:  Sister, Mary Lee Kimberlin of LaFollette; sister-in-law, Sue Ivey Wilson of LaFollette; nephew, Sammy Ivey of LaFollette; nieces, Sandra Herrell and husband Michael of LaFollette and Joe Ivey and wife, Mary of Oklahoma; four great nephews; two great nieces; several great-great nieces and nephews.  Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Thursday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating.  Family and friends will meet Friday at 11 A.M. at Glade Springs Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Ms. Ivey may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Louise Ivey.

Kenneth L Hatmaker, age 71, of LaFollette born to the late Pearley Lee Hatmaker and the late Pearl May Eastridge Hatmaker on March 31, 1941 in Tackett Creek passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. Kenneth was a coal miner for 35 plus years. He loved to work on cars and flea-marketing. He loved being with his family. 

Preceded in death by his parents, brothers R.L. Hatmaker and Jerry Hatmaker, brother-in-law Elmer Shoupe, and grandson William Osbourne. 

Survived by his loving wife of 51 years Esther Wilson Hatmaker, sons & daughters-in-law Randall & Helen Hatmaker of Jacksboro, Jimmy & Tracy Hatmaker of Speedwell, and Kenneth Scott Hatmaker of LaFollette, daughters and sons-in-law Martha & James Roberts, Rebecca & Edwin Chambers, Brenda Pierce, and Melissa & Darryl White all of LaFollette, brother & sister-in-law Jess & Shirley Hatmaker of White Oak, sister Bernice Shoupe of LaFollette, sisters & brothers-in-law Janice & Lonas Wilson and Mary & Arville Boshears all of LaFollette, 21 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. 

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel from 5:00-7:00 pm. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 7:00 pm with Rev Richard Long & Rev Kenny Rogers officiating. Interment will be on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Peabody Cemetery. 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette in charge of arrangements 

L. H. Phillips age 79 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday October 21, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Phillips loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. 

Preceded in death by: Mother and father: Maudie and Luther Phillips. Brother: T. J. Phillips. 

Survived by Wife: Mary Lou Phillips. Son: Larry Phillips, Son and daughter in law, Timmy and Robin Phillips. Sister and husband, Barbara and Raymond Jenkins. Grandchildren, Jessica, Bruce, Michael and Nick Phillips. Great grandchildren, Zack, Brittany, Colton, Josh and Jacob. All of Jacksboro. 

Funeral service will be 8 PM Tuesday October 23, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Dr. Clarence Duncan officiating. Interment 12 Noon Wednesday October 24, 2012 in Gross Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 PM before funeral service. 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette in charge of arrangements 

Luther Albert Cox, age 97, of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Services 8 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Interment 1 PM Sunday Mt. Paran Cemetery

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Jerry Dale Montgomery

SFC Jerry Dale Montgomery, age 68, of Caryville passed from this life on Monday, October 22, 2012 at UT Hospital.  He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church, but attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  A retired US Army veteran - where he as awarded many medals in his 25 years of service to his country – and, a former Police Chief of the Caryville Police Department and Jacksboro Police Department.

Preceded in death by sister, Thelma Crouch; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charlie & Ida Pike; sisters-in-law, Geraldine hale and Julia Ann Douglas; brothers-in-law, Gene Pike & Roy Pike.

Survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra (Sandy) Pike Montgomery

Son:  Travis Eugene Montgomery

Brothers-in-law:  Aud Pike, H.R. Douglas and Joe Crouch

Nieces:  Francine (Paul) Clinton

              Lenora (Roger) Wilson

Nephews:  Steven Paul Clinton

                  Gerald Hale

                  Justin Wilson

                  Jarrett Wilson

Special Friend:  Frances Marsee

Funeral Services 8 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Ronnie Arnold & Rev. Roger Stanley officiating

Interment 11 a.m. Saturday at Queener Cemetery with Military honors given by Campbell County Honor Guard

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Campbell County Cancer Association; P.O. Box 122; Jacksboro, Tenn 37757or the Campbell County Honor Guard

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cross – Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

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

Shirley Jean Wilson Poteet, 72, of Lafollette, Tennessee, passed away on October 15, 2012 at home. Shirley had been a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of LaFollette, where she served in many capacities including Sunday School teacher, Awana leader and longtime choir member. Shirley loved her church and church family.

Shirley was born January 19, 1940 in Speedwell, TN. She attended Powell Valley High School and Lincoln Memorial University. When she and her husband, Arnold Poteet were married they moved to Lafollette. Shirley worked at Ben Rogers Insurance Agency for over 40 yrs.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Clay Wilson; her sisters, Fayetta Wilson and Susie Aileen Wilson Davis.

Survivors include: loving husband of 53 years, Arnold Poteet; daughter Donna Renee Robinson and husband Michael of Jacksboro, son Anthony Wayne Poteet and wife Angie of LaFollette, much loved grandsons, Dustin May and wife Amanda of Clinton, Russell May of Oak Ridge, Chris Poteet of Lafollette and Corey Poteet of Lafollette; great-grandchildren Sydney and Corryn May; mother, Minnie Bean Wilson of Lafollette sister, Betty Lucretia Wilson Parks of Knoxville and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at LaFollette First Baptist Church. The funeral will immediately follow the receiving of friends and be officiated by Dr. Duane Mills.  Family and friends will meet Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Powell Valley Cemetery, located on Henson Road in LaFollette, for 11 A.M. graveside services and interment.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be contributed to LaFollette First Baptist Church, 255 West Central Avenue, LaFollette, TN 37766. Online condolences for Shirley may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Shirley Jean Wilson Poteet.

Virgil Ward, age 77 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2012 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1935 in Anderson County to the late Haskell and Elizabeth Braden Ward.  Virgil enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and tinkering with watches. In addition to his parents, Virgil is preceded in death by: his sons, Virgil Wayne Ward and Josh Ward, brother, Earnest Ward, and his two sisters, Bertha Jones, and Alice Fugate.

Survivors

Son                                         Dennis Ward & Wife Phyllis                        Caryville

Daughters                              Sherry Webber                                              Lake City

                                                Karen Ward                                                   Illinois

                                                Dianna Ward                                                 Illinois

                                                Dawn Ward                                                    Jacksboro

                                                Roxanne Ward                                              Oak Ridge

                                                Lisa Ward                                                      Wisconsin

                                                Tammy Ward                                                  Wisconsin

Brother                                   Clay Ward                                                      Clinton

Several Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, and a host of other family.

Visitation: Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service:  in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with  officiating.

At his request, he will be cremated following the services.

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

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

Claude Tolliver

Mr. Claude Tolliver age 85 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Cumberland Village Care and Rehabilitation Center in LaFollette.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by wife, Ellen, son, Johnny, and daughter, Betty Madron.

He is survived by: Son and Daughter-in-law, Ray and Wilma Tolliver; Daughters and Sons-in-law, Barbara and Leon Johnson, Carolyn and Roger Moses, and Patsy and Audra Jones; 12 Grandchildren, 32 Great-grandchildren, 1 Great-great-grandchild, and a very special nephew and wife, Fred and Dolly Massengill.

The family will receive friends from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. Tuesday at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to McCormick Cemetery for graveside services at 1 P.M. with Rev. Jim Hurst officiating.  Online condolences Mr. Tolliver may be made to www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Claude Tolliver. 

Bill Roach

Mr. Bill Roach, age 74, of Harriman passed away Friday October 12, 2012 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Bill enjoyed life and spending time with his grandkids.  He was preceded in death by his son: Gray Lynn Roach, One great grandson: Aiden Roach, Both parents: Nedes and Irene Miller Roach, And three brothers: Albert, Stanley, and Sam Roach.

He is survived by two sons:  Tim Roach and Kenny Maple; two daughters,  Jennifer Brooks and Wanda Estep; two brothers,  Frank Roach of Florida and Gene Roach of Clinton, Tennessee; two sisters,  Jane Duncan and husband Dr. Clarence Duncan, of Jacksboro, Tennessee and Jessie Stooksbury of Clinton, Tennessee;  nine grandchildren; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 6 to 8 PM. The funeral service will follow at 8 PM with Bro. Otis Ball officiating. The graveside service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Piney Grove Cemetery in Midtown.  This obituary notice courtesy of Walters Funeral Home.

Loretta Ruth Tadlock Abner

Loretta Ruth (Tadlock) Abner age 72 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at her home. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and retired from Rock-Tenn. Preceded in death by parents Sam and Edna Lasley Tadlock, sister Charlotte Tadlock and grandson Matthew Norman.

Survivors: Daughter Pam Norman & husband Larry Norman, Jacksboro

                  Grandsons: Kevin, Dustin & Brandon, great-granddaughters: Alyssa, Megan, and Emily

                  Brother: Sam and wife Diana Tadlock of Kettering, OH

Funeral Service 8 p.m. Monday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Kenny Allen & Bro. Phil Rutherford officiating
interment: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bakers Forge Cemetery
Visitation 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Judy Gail Ellison Bennett 

Judy Gail Ellison Bennett age 58 of Speedwell passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. She attended Speedwell Academy Baptist Church and a retired LPN. Preceded in death by parents Lawrence & Dallie Mae Woodby Ellison, brothers Fredrick Gene, Ricky, Lawrence Jr., and Benjamin Franklin Ellison.

Survivors Husband David Bennett

                Sons David Bennett, Jr. & Samuel Lawrence Bennett

               Sister: Ethel Charlene Ellison

Funeral service 8 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Ralph Mundy and Rev. Gary Mundy officiating

Interment 11 a.m. Monday Ellison Cemetery in Speedwell

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Jay J.C. Lively

Jay “J.C.” Lively, age 49 of Lake City, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1963 in Anderson County. J.C. attended the Church of God Mountain Assembly. He enjoyed fishing, scrapping, Tennessee football, and spending time with family and friends especially his grandson, Drake.

Survivors

Wife                                        Kathy Lively                                                    Lake City

Father                                     Larry Lively                                                     Lake City

Mother                                    Phyllis Lively                                                  California

Son                                         Jay Dalton Lively                                           LaFollette

Daughters                              Jessica Daughtery                                        LaFollette

                                                Jamie Lively                                                   Lake City

                                                Ashley Cunningham                                      Lake City

                                                Ashley Lively Bullman                                   Caryville

                                                Cayla Oglesby                                               Lake City

                                                Dianna Oglesby                                            Lake City

Brother                                   James “Bo” Lively                                         Washington

Sisters                                    Angela Sue Moon                                         New Mexico

                                                Joani Culver                                                   Lake City

                                                Tabitha Journey                                             Lake City

Four grandchildren and one on the way, several nieces and nephews and host of other relatives.

Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 7:00 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with his Brother Bo Lively officiating.

At his request, he will be cremated following the services.
You can also view J.C.’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.



Judy Gail Ellison Bennett

Judy Gail Ellison Bennett age 58, of Speedwell, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. She attended Speedwell Academy Baptist Church and a retired LPN. Preceded in death by Parents Lawrence & Dallie Mae Woodby Ellison, Brothers Fredrick Gene, Ricky, Lawrence, Jr., and Benjamin Franklin Ellison. Survivors: Husband David Bennett Sons David Bennett, Jr. & Samuel Lawrence Bennett Sister: Ethel Charlene Ellison Funeral Service 8 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel Rev. Ralph Mundy & Rev. Gary Mundy officiating Interment 11 a.m. Monday Ellison Cemetery in Speedwell The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Cross – Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home 


Loretta Ruth (Tadlock) Abner

Loretta Ruth (Tadlock) Abner age 72 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at her home. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and retired from Rock-Tenn. Preceded in death by parents Sam and Edna Lasley Tadlock, sister Charlotte Tadlock and grandson Matthew Norman. Survivors: Daughter Pam Norman & husband Larry Norman, Jacksboro Grandsons: Kevin, Dustin & Brandon great-granddaughters: Alyssa, Megan and Emily Brother: Sam and wife Diana Tadlock of Kettering, OH Funeral Service 8 p.m. Monday Cross-Smith Chapel Rev. Kenny Allen & Bro. Phil Rutherford officiating Interment: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bakers Forge Cemetery Visitation 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mrs. Louise Hughes Ayers age 81 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was retired from Imperial Reading Corp. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by husband, George M. Ayers in April 1991, daughter, Cathy Ayers, parents, Jay Hugh Hughes and Nelle McGuire Hughes, sister, Edith Hunley, brother, Jack Hughes, son-in-law, Harold Baird.

Survivors: Two Daughters, Gayenelle Baird of LaFollette, and Ginger Wishoun and husband Robert, of Jacksboro; Two grandsons, Ross Hill of LaFollette, and Casey Hill of West Virginia; Great-granddaughter, Kymbree Hill of West Virginia. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Friday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wade Walls officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 10:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Peabody Cemetery for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday before funeral services. Online condolences for Mrs. Ayers may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Louise Hughes Ayers.

Bertha Comer

God sent a special angel to carry Bertha Comer, age 83, of LaFollette, to her new home from Tennova Health & Rehab on Tuesday, October 9, 2012.  Bertha was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church of Roane County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James & Martha Ford Comer; brothers, Maynard, James Fane, George, Frank, John, & Jessie Comer; sisters, Ethel Comer, Gracie Brantley, Mary Loveday, Bessie Burris, Ruth Wilson, Lena Tate, special niece Helen Brantley, nephew, Benny Brantley.
Bertha leaves behind to cherish her memory, nephews Ronnie Wilson & wife Von and James & Robert Brantley.
Bertha leaves a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends that she hopes to meet again. 
Funeral Services 2 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Chapel 
Rev. Jr. Nelson officiating 
Miss Bertha will be laid to rest by her family in Bakers Forge Cemetery
The family of Bertha Comer will receive friends 12 to 2 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Patricia Elizabeth Parker, age 47, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday October 6, 2012 at the LaFollette Medical Center. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister who enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She loved watching NASCAR and making the world’s finest cheesecake.

Preceded in death by Infant son, Roger Morgan. Father, Harold Morgan.

Survived by Husband: John Glenn Parker of LaFollette. Daughters: Tiffany Morgan, Tamara Morgan, Tabatha Morgan and significant other Justin Ulmer all of LaFollette. Mother: Mary Pierce. Brother: Harold Morgan of LaFollette Sisters: Judy Fletcher and Brenda Carden both of LaFollette. Grandchildren: Curtis Wayne Ulmer and Johnny Glenn Davis.

Funeral service will be 2 PM Tuesday October 9, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Jasper Walden and Rev. Carl Martin officiating. Interment will following in Powell Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 til 2 before funeral service.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette in charge of arrangement 

Dr. James D. Crutchfield, M.D., age 82, of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by Son Brad Crutchfield, Parents Pat Crutchfield and Flossie Reese Crutchfield, Step-Mother Minnie Crutchfield, Sisters Phyllis Edmondson, Billie & Patsy Crutchfield, Brothers Gene & Richard Crutchfield. Member of St. Clare’s Episcopal Church. He was in Medical practice in partnership with Dr. Burgin H. Wood in LaFollette for 38 years and retired after 32 years in the USNR as Captain.

Survivors: Wife Jessie     Daughter Jane Napier & Will Brooks

                   Daughter-in-law: Terica Crutchfield

                   Grandchildren Matthew Napier, Eddie & Katie Crutchfield
     
                   Great-grandchildren Sam & Zoey

                   Sister Jo & husband Dr. Burgin H. Wood

                   Brothers: Burgin & wife Jeanne Crutchfield

                                   Gary & wife Cindy Crutchfield

                   Sister-in-law: Carolyn Crutchfield

                   Several Nieces & Nephews

Graveside Service & Interment: 11 a.m. Tuesday Jacksboro Cemetery

Rev. Mary Margaret Blanchard officiating

Memorials maybe made to St. Clare’s Episcopal Church 1720 Jacksboro Pike LaFollette, TN 37766

Friends may call at their convenience after 11 a.m. Monday and the family will receive friends 4 – 6 p.m. Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Audren “Beanpole” Tackett, age 81, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012.  Member of Beech Fork Baptist.  Retired from Ford Motor after 26 years.  Preceded in death by wife, Lillie Bernice; son, Lonnie;  3 grandchildren, Lonnie Dale, Rebecca Marie & Edward; parents, Robert & Millie Tackett; brothers, Arlie, Luther, & Henry; sisters, Mary & Verdie.

Survivors:

Daughter:  Lorene & husband John Snyder

Sons:  Donald & wife Charlotte Tackett

           James & wife Lisa Tackett, all of Jacksboro

10 Grandchildren       22 Great-grandchildren      3 Great-great-grandchildren

Sister:    Ann Ward, Dayton, Tn

Funeral Services 8 p.m. Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Lee Phillips & Rev. Dale Baker officiating

Interment 11 a.m. Sunday Campbell Memorial Gardens

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Patricia Gail Hicks Jeffers, age 50, of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. She was a member at Shultz Hollow Baptist Church. She was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her daughters. She will be missed by many.

Preceded in death by her dad Glenn Hicks, mother Annie Silcox, and brothers Ray Hicks of Cleveland Onvia Ward of LaFollette.

Survived by her husband Ronnie Jeffers of LaFollette, daughters Annie Wright of Knoxville, Amanda Akerberg & husband Mike of Wisconsin, Jessica Taylor & husband Jason of Caryville, Debbie McGuire & husband Brandon of Kingsport, 13 grandchildren that she loved dearly, one that she held close to her heart, Haylee McGuire, brothers Dee Hicks of Cleveland and Roscoe Hicks of Jellico, and special aunt Easter Miller & husband Ralph of Jacksboro.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with Rev Charlie Max Marlow officiating. Interment will follow the service at the New Vasper Cemetery.

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




Josephine Walp, age 89, of Pioneer passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. She was a member of Elk Valley Church of God. She was saved at 12 years old & praised the Lord everywhere she went. She loved to cook & loved her family very much. 

Preceded in death by her parents Ben & Mary (Pike) Overbay, husband Clarence Walp, son Roger Walp, daughter Joyce Baird, brother Buddy Overbay, and sister Bertie Allen. 

Survived by her son Benny Walp & wife Sabrina of Elk Valley, brothers Bobbie Overbay & wife Carolyn of LaFollette and Fred Overbay & wife Barbara of Caryville, sisters Edna Bunch of Jacksboro, Billie Nance of Jacksboro, Ella Wells of LaFollette, Sue Allen of Jacksboro, and Judy Bullock of Jacksboro, grandchildren Dewayne, Delbert, Roger Dell, Danny, Benny, Tim, Elisha, and Roxanne, and several great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Elk Valley Church of God with Rev David Napier, Rev Robbie Perkins, and Rev Ulice Cox officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Elk Fork Cemetery. 

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

Sammy S.H. Roach, age 72 of Clinton, TN passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at his residence. Sammy was a member of Charity Baptist Church in South Clinton. He loved his church family and enjoyed fishing. Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, Nedas & Irene Roach; wife Joyce Roach; brothers, Albert Roach and Stanley Roach Sr.

He is survived by brothers, Bill Roach of Harriman, TN; Lylburn Roach & wife Renee of Tampa, FL; Gene Roach & wife Jeanie of Clinton, TN; sisters, Jane Duncan & husband Clarence of Jacksboro, TN and Jessie Stooksbury & husband Dallas of Clinton, TN. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.

Sammy’s family will receive his friends on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with his funeral service following at 8 p.m. with Rev. Bud Cook and Rev. David Seals officiating. Sammy’s interment will be Saturday, October 6th at 11 a.m. at Blowing Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Clinton TN. The family would like to thank all of those who loved him so much, and the home health care ladies that came everyday to care for him. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements.  This obituary notice courtesy of Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette.

Ronald E. Anderson began his heavenly journey on October 2, 2012 at the age of 68. He leaves behind a loving wife, Joanne Anderson. He is survived by his mother-in-law, Jean Randazzo, children: Christine Moles and husband Ralph, Cathy Toney, and husband Eric, Romald E. Anderson II and wife Tracey, Edie Marie Anderson and life partner Myke Jovee, Corey Anderson, godchildren, Christopher Hart, Jodi Faaborg, and Tanya Roseberry, brothers and sisters, Jackie Riley and husband Bart, Fran Heid and husband Ron, Frank Randazzo and wife Kary, and Anthony Randazzo and wife Cindy, 10 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in his honor to CASA of Anderson County.

A Life Celebration will be held in late November.

You may also view Ronald’s guestbook at  www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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


Mary Lindsay, age 73 of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Norris Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Briceville, TN on May 25, 1939 to the late Flem and Dora Wilson Phillips. Mary was a member of the Island Ford Baptist Church. She also enjoyed fishing, flowers, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer V. Lindsay, son, Michael David Lindsay, and her three brothers, Junior, Lonas, and Dennis Phillips.

Survivors

Sons                                       Vernon Lindsay and Wife Mary H.              Lake City

                                                John C. Lindsay                                            Clinton

Grandchildren                        Melinda McCain and Husband Matthew

                                                Andrew Lindsay

Special Friend                       Brittany Bunch

Great Grandchildren Christopher, James, and Emily

Brothers                                 Calvin Phillips                                                Lake City

                                                Eli Phillips                                                      Lake City

                                                Jonah Phillips                                                Lake City

                                                James Phillips                                               Indiana

                                                Murdis Phillips                                               Lake City

                                                Harry Phillips                                                 Clinton

Sisters                                    Betty Stooksbury                                           Oak Ridge

                                                Legial Muralios                                              Lake City

And a Host of other Relatives and Friends.

Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 7:00 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Norris Memorial Gardens in Norris for Mary’s interment.

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

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

Georgia Helen Sisson, age 81 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a Native American and retired from Imperial Reading Corporation. She loved crafts, flowers, politics, and was very active in the Democrat Party. Preceded in death by parents, Lonnie and Lucille Hamilton Sisson, brother, Eddie Sisson and sister, Polly Sisson. Survivors: Son, Danny Sisson of LaFollette; cousin, Johnnie Blank and wife, Patsy of Kingston; special nephew, Trevor Wilson of LaFollette; nephews, Jackie Williamson of LaFollette, Tim and Randy Sisson of Detroit, MI; sister-in-law, Sue Sisson of Jacksboro. Several other cousins, other relatives and friends. It was Helen’s desire that at her death, her remains be donated to medical science. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday with services to follow at 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carlo Bruce officiating. Online condolences for Helen Sisson may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Georgia Helen Sisson.

Kimberly R. Burnette, age 41, of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 1, 2012.  She was a Christian of the Baptist faith who loved the Lord. Preceded in death by grandparents, Stella Burnette & Everette Burnette.

Survivors:
Mother:  Carolyn Burnette
2 Half Brothers & 1 Half Sister
Several Cousins
Memorial Service 8 p.m. Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Leroy Braden officiating
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Sharon Marie Daniels, age 50, of Idaho passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.  Member of Victory Temple Church of God. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Ruthia (Guy) Brown; brother, Timothy Brown; grandparents, Hubert & Viola Brown; mother-in-law, Bette L. Daniels

Survivors:

Husband: Troy Lee Daniels of Ida

Daughter: Chelsea Marie Daniels

Brothers: Dave (Debbie) Brown, Rick (Helen) Brown, Greg (Dawn) Brown all of Monroe

Gary (Renee) Brown of LaSalle

Sisters: Deborah Sue (George) Lewis of Monroe and Lisa (Dave) Leach of LaSalle

Father-in-law:  L. Troy Daniels of Monroe

Brothers-in-law: Stephen (Kim) Daniels and Kevin R. Daniels, both of Monroe.

Services were held on Tuesday, August 28^th at Rupp Funeral Home in Michigan.

Courtesy of Cross-Smith Funeral Home

MRS. HELEN MARGARET CARR SAULSBERRY, age 93, of White Rock, SC, formerly of LaFollette, TN passed away on September 30, at the Heritage at Lowman Lutheran Homes of South Carolina where she had resided since June, 2011. She had been a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of LaFollette since 1933, where she had served in many capacities including teaching Sunday school from l951-l996, first woman trustee, WMU director, and choir member. She loved her church. She also held leadership positions in earlier years in community organizations including the Democratic Women’s Club, the LaFollette Garden Club, and the West LaFollette PTO. She was a 1939 graduate of the University of Tennessee and a loyal sports fan of UT. She became a member of the Order of the Shield of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority in 1986 as a 50 year member and was recognized in 2011 as a 75 year member. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred W. Saulsberry in 1965, her parents Edwin and Mabel Wynn Carr, brother Edwin A. (Sonny) Carr, granddaughter Laura Lane Charton, and great-grandson Luke Charton.

Survivors are loving daughter Sylvia Charton and husband Pete of Irmo, SC; much loved grandchildren, Ross Charton of Mountain Top, PA , Katie Manning and husband Eric of Columbia, SC, and Kristi Turner and husband Josh of Knoxville, TN; great-grandchildren Sydney and Natalie Charton and William and Henry Manning; loving sister-in-law Mary Pat Carr; nieces Mary Dodge, Sarah Kirkpatrick, and Nancy Worthen; nephew Alvis Carr.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at LaFollette First Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Dr. Robert Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in LaFollette. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be contributed to LaFollette First Baptist Church, 255 West Central Ave., LaFollette, TN 37766. Online condolences for Mrs. Saulsberry may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Helen Margaret Carr Saulsberry.

 Corey Michael Stevens age 34 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 at Lafollette Medical Center. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Corey was a very loving Father, Son and Brother. He enjoyed all kinds of sports and spending time with his family, especially his son. 

Preceded in death by Grandparents: Rev. Howard and Wanda Tapp and Dorothy Stevens. 

Survived by: Son Daniel Stevens. Parents Eugene and Monica Stevens. Brother and sister-in-law Trent and Whitney Stevens and special Niece Harper Stevens all of Jacksboro. Grandfather Rev. Andy Elmer Stevens. 

Funeral Service will be 8 PM Wednesday October 3, 2012 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Allen officiating. Family will receive friends from 6-8 PM before funeral service. Interment will be 11 AM Thursday October 4, 2012 in Queener Cemetery. 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette in charge of these arrangements 

Barbara Marie Madison, age 71, of Caryville passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at home. She was a very loving and caring mother and grandmother who loved her family very much. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports and working as a CNA. 

Preceded in death by her father Curtis Whisman, mother Gladys (Branson) Marcum, and husband Dewey Madison, Sr. 

Survived by her son Dewey Madison Jr. & wife Jennifer, daughter Teresa Madison, brother Joseph M. Marcum of Ravenna, KY, and grandchildren Cody & Cheyenne Madison. 

Graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 5:00 pm at Queener Cemetery.

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