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Friday, February 8, 2013


William Barton Chapman, age 95 of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Golden Living (Windwood) Center in Clinton. He was born on October 19, 1917 in Campbell County, TN to the late Barton Elmer and Molly Adkins Chapman .Barton was a veteran of the United States Army and Air Force. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Barton is preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Chapman, and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors:

Sons                                       Jack Chapman                                                                      Knoxville

                                                William Chapman and Wife Mary Sue                               Louisville, KY

Grandchildren                        Sonya Mowery and Husband Jim                           Heiskell

                                                Kenneth Chapman and Wife Vicki                          Heiskell

Great Grandchildren Drew and Will Mowery                                                          Heiskell

Sister                                      Julia Milsaps                                                              Knoxville

Several Nieces and Nephews, and a host of friends.

Visitation: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Daryl Taylor and Rev. J.C. Newman officiating.

Interment: To follow the funeral service on Saturday, February 9, 2013  at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City.

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

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

Wednesday, February 6, 2013


James Charles Wright, age 85, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He was a member of Fundamental Baptist Church. He was a very hard working man that spent most of his life taking care of his family & working the steel mill. He also loved going to church and singing gospel music. 

He was preceded in death by his parents James & Ellen (Jones) Wright, wife Della Wright, and sisters Marie Duncan, Earlene Phillips, and Evvene Wright. 

He is survived by his sons Charles Wright & wife Candy of Ft. Worth, TX, Danny Wright, Randy Wright & wife Alice of Jacksboro, and Kendall Wright & wife Sheila of AR, daughters Darlene Smith & husband Danny of Lorraine, OH and Tammy Hyslop & husband Bruce of Benton, AR, brothers Dow Wright & wife Deena of Jacksboro and Lawrence Wright of GA, sister Lula Watson of Jacksboro, 15 grandchildren, & 12 great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 7th, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm. Interment will be on Friday, February 8th, 2013 at 12:00 noon in the Beech Fork Cemetery. 
Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements. 



Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth Sweat age 81 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2013. She was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church. Bessie was a loving mother who was devoted to her family and enjoyed cooking. Preceded in death by her husband, Silas Sweat, parents, Lewis Sharp and Minerva Sharp Wright, sister, Pearl Polson, and brother, Johnny Wright.

Survived by her son, Terry Sweat and wife Lorie, Daughters, Angleen Sweat Broyles, Kathleen Sweat Stagnolia, and Wanda Jane Sweat, all of LaFollette. Grandchildren, Keith Sweat, Misty Rose, Tiffany Broyles, Carrie Stagnolia, Briley and Brennan Sweat. Great-grandchildren, Skylar Cox, Haley and William Rose, Ansley Broyles, Jazmine and Jada Mitchell.

Funeral Services Thursday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Allen and Rev. Danny Orick officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday 10 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Fincastle Cemetery for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday before services. Online condolences for Mrs. Sweat may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth Sweat.


Tuesday, February 5, 2013



Leona Crisp
Leona Crisp, age 81, of LaFollette passed away Monday, February 4, 2013.  Member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Leona enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and going shopping.  Preceded in death by husbands, Carl Crisp and father of her children, L.B. Wilson; parents, Leonard & Vivian Stevens Jordan; step father, Charlie Tidwell; son, Morgan Wilson; grandson, Scott Shepherd; sister, Shelia Smith.
Survivors:
Daughters:  Nancy Wilson Ball (Jerry)
                   Margie Wilson Shepherd (Jim)
                   Rhonda Wilson Richardson (Roger)
Brothers and Sisters:  Ronald and Larry Tidwell, LaFollette
                                   Eddie Tidwell, Knoxville
                                   Charlene Jones and Carolyn Lowe, LaFollette
Step Children:  Michelle Rutherford, Ricky Crisp, Dene McCoy, all of LaFollette
8 grandchildren      15 great-grandchildren
Many special friends and church family 
Services 7 p.m. Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel
Larry Russell officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Friday Bakers Forge Cemetery
Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Clifford Ray Brown
Mr. Clifford Ray Brown age 72 of LaFollette passed away Friday, February 1, 2013.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by parents, Lester and Bertha Love Brown, and several brothers.

Survivors: Wife, Theresa Brown of LaFollette.

The family has requested that all services be private.  Online condolences for Mr. Brown may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Clifford Ray Brown.



Monday, February 4, 2013


Paul McKamey

Paul McKamey age 72, of Caryville,( Stoney Fork Community)passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was a member of Round Rock Baptist Church and retired coal miner. Preceded in death by Parents Delis & Carrie Bullock McKamey  and sister Myrtle.

Survivors wife of 48 years: Anna Lou Ward McKamey

                 Daughters & Sons-in-law: Pamela & Ralph Kennedy, Stoney Fork

                                                            Elaine & Keith Phillips, Devonia

                                                            Betty & Shawn Byrge, Stoney Fork

                  Sons & Daughters-in-law: Wayne & Sherry McKamey, LaFollette

                                                             Ronnie & Karen McKamey, Devonia

Grandchildren: Bridgett Phillips, Nathan Kennedy, Bradley Phillips, Katelyn Sue McKamey   Step grandchildren: Josh, Daniel, Amber & Shelby

                Brother: Ether McKamey

                 Sisters: Bertha Woods, Julie Davenport & Lourine Ward

Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of friends

Funeral Service: 8 p.m. Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Lee Phillips officiating

Interment: 2 p.m. Thursday Bullock Cemetery

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Linda Green

Linda Green age 52, of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013. She was a member of High Street Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Father James Green.

Survivors: Children: Amy Deboard & Dustin Goins

                 Grandchildren: Caitlyn & Kimberly Ivey

                  Mother & Step Father: Wanda & Raymond Farmer

                  Step Mother Dorothy Green

                  Sisters: Connie & Husband Mike Ayers,   Belinda Green

                   Brothers: David & wife Teresa Green, Michael & wife Bridgett Green

                    Several Nieces & Nephews

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

Rev. James Adkins officiating

Interment: 11 a.m. Wednesday Carroll Cemetery in Caryville

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Jimmy Ray Teague 

Jimmy Ray Teague, age 62, of LaFollette passed away February 1, 2013 at his home. He enjoyed fishing and spending time on his house boat. Proceeded in death by Parents Varnell & Anna Mae Teague.

Survivors Wife: Christine Teague

                   Sons: Jimmy & Melanie, LaFollette Ricky & Becky of Fredericksburg, Va

                   Step Children: Jamie Hall, Brenden & Bucky McKillop

                    Grandchildren: Shelby, Preston, Brandon, Jeremy& Abigail Teague

                    6 Step Grandchildren

                    Sister: Norita & Husband Harry Parrott

                     Niece Kathy Parrott & Husband Vic Pryor  

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service 7 p.m. Monday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Bill Gaylor officiating    His wish was to be cremated after services.

Memorials maybe made to Campbell Co. Cancer Assoc. P.O. Box 122 Jacksboro, Tn 37757

The family will receive friends 5 – 7 p.m. Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Glady Carden Bradshaw

Gladys Carden Bradshaw, age 82,of Norris, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center. She was born May 30, 1930 in Campbell County, Tn. to the late  Rev.David L.Phillips and Nora Posey Phillips. Gladys was a member of the First Baptist Church in Norris. She enjoyed traveling, making afghans, quilting,  knitting, and spending time with her family and friends.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Carl E. Carden, brothers, Lemuel and Glen Phillips, and grandson, David Daugherty

Survivors:

Husband        Ken Bradshaw                                                                 Norris

Sons              Tony Carden                                                                   Norris

                      Tommy Carden and wife Candy                                     Lake City

                      Steve Carden and wife  Barbara                                    Lafollette

Daughters     Cathy Daugherty                                                            Vasper

                      Gail Love                                                                       Caryville

Sisters            Fleda Lovely and husband Donald                              Claxton

                       Beulah Gray and husband  Gordon                              Clinton

Grandchildren# 18

Great grandchildren# 15

Several other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in the chapel of Hatmaker Funeral Home with Rev. David Seiber officiating

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Leach Cemetery for the 1:00 p.m. interment

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

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

Raymond L. Adcock

Thursday, January 31, 2013



Thomas Louise Davis, age 67 formerly of Clinton passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 after a brief illness at the home of his nephew Ralph and Kim Jones of Lake City.  He was born August 2, 1945 in Devonia, Tennessee to Furden and Rachel Byrge Davis who are deceased. He was of the Baptist Faith. Thomas loved inventing and was a handyman, a jack of all trades, and a friend to all. He was loved by all. He is survived by his brother: A.Y. (Faye) Davis, his sisters, Alice Jones, Jane (John) Lane all of Clinton, Extra Special Friends Kathy Webber, Mary Kathleen Lee and Dot Taylor, all of Clinton, Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Numerous Friends.

Family wishes to thank Dr. Salaita and the UT Medical Center for their care and compassion.  They would also like to thank UT Hospice for their excellent care, and to the caregivers Nephew Ralph Jones and Wife Kim for the wonderful care they provided to him.

Several other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Byrge, and Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Oak Grove Cemetery for a 1:00p.m. burial and graveside service.

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

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

Lucille Younker, age 87 passed away peacefully on January 23, 2013. She was born on February 20, 1925 in Lake City (Coal Creek) to Luke and Bertha (Hatmaker) Stansberry.  She always proudly told about working in the “Secret City”, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where she participated in the making of the Atomic Bomb. She married her first husband, Andrew Foust and they moved to Toledo, Ohio where she remained the rest of her life.  After Andrew’s death, she married Edward Younker and became a stepmother and a step grandmother. In addition to her parents, Lucille is preceded in death by her sister Mildred Shingledecker, and her son, Sam Foust.

Left to remember

Daughter                                            Joyce Farris and Husband Fred

Son                                                     John Foust

Grandson                                           Mike DeCant and Wife Sharon

Great Grandchildren             Dillon and Faith DeCant

Sister                                                  Betty Crowley

And all members of the Stansberry-Foust Family.

As per her request, she will be returned to Lake City, TN to be buried beside her late husband, Andrew oust at Oak Grove Cemetery at on Saturday, February 2, 2013.

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

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

Tuesday, January 29, 2013



Lonnie C. Marlow, age 63, of LaFollette passed away Friday, January 25, 2013.  Preceded in death by father, Mitchell Marlow; brothers, Layton and PhillipRay Mitchell; sister, Jo Lee Russell 
Survivors:
Mother:  Josephine Couberth
Brother:  Roy Marlowe
Graveside Services & Interment were held 1 PM Monday at Peabody Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Mr. Raymond L. Adcock, age 80 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW in West Carrollton, OH. Preceded in death by parents, Elias Adcock and Willie White Adcock, brothers, Calvin (Bus) Adcock and Jim Adcock, sister, Mary Teague, sisters-in-law, Alma Jean Adcock and Emma Sue Adcock, brother-in-law, Quinton Teague.

Survivors: Wife of 61 years Ella Brewer Adcock of LaFollette; daughter, Rayma Daugherty and husband, Mark of Jacksboro; grandson, Grant Daugherty of Jacksboro; brothers, Bill Adcock and Bob Adcock and wife, Ruby of LaFollette; special sister-in-law, Hazel Sumner. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

It was Mr. Adcock’s wishes to be cremated. Memorial Services Wednesday 5 P.M. at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Family visitation will follow the services at the Church. Online condolences for Mr. Adcock may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Raymond L. Adcock.