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Wednesday, January 23, 2013


Elma Botts, age 89, of Louisville, KY passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Christopher East Nursing Home in Louisville. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, & friend. Elma was a very kind-hearted person who was loved by everyone she met and was often called an “angel on earth.”

She was preceded in death by her parents Dennie & Bertha (King) Bridges, husband Oscar Botts, son Jerry Botts, 7 brothers, and 2 sisters.

She is survived by her son Rick Botts & wife Chery of Louisville, daughters Earlene Taylor & husband Bob and Elsie Lobb & husband Dean all of Louisville, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 from 1:00 – 7:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will be on Thursday, January 24th at 12:00 noon with Rev Harold Norman officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Stanfield Cemetery.

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

Ms. Botts’ guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com



Nancy Wilson, age 71, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013.   She was of the Christian faith.  Preceded in death by husband, Robert Lynn Wilson; parents, James & Susie Queener Massengill; sister, Ella Mae Webb.
Survivors:
Children:  Regina Hoskins & husband Tracy, Lake City
                 Tammy Irwin, LaFollette
                 Bobby Wilson & wife Andrea, LaFollette
                 Alford Wilson & wife Angela, LaFollette
11 Grandchildren         
1 Great-grandchild
Sisters:  Ellen & Gene Hollifield, Jacksboro
              Barbara & Willard Nelson, Atlanta, Ga.
              Alice & Gene Hatmaker, Jacksboro
              Mary S. & Bob Goins, Jacksboro
Graveside Services & Interment will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Grantsboro Cemetery
Rev. Justin Phillips officiating
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Robert “Bobby” Scott Guy, age 56, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. He was a very loving husband of 37 years, father, grandfather, & brother who enjoyed spending time with his family, playing music, especially the drums & guitar with friends, painting & drawing, and showing his granddaughter how to paint & draw. 

He was preceded in death by his parents General Douglas & Mary Elizabeth (Hunley) Guy. 

He is survived by his wife Annie Guy of LaFollette, son David Guy & wife Terri of LaFollette, brother Joe Guy & wife Eve of Clinton, sister Ingrid Wells of New Jersey, and granddaughter Elizabeth Cheyene Guy. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 25th, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Raymond Harness & Rev Tommy Sue Harness officiating. Interment will be on Saturday, January 26th, 2013 at 11:00 am at Bolinger Cemetery. 

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