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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Mrs. Lissie A. Reynolds, age 89 of LaFollette passed away Friday, January 25, 2013, at LaFollette Health & Rehab Center.  She attended the LaFollette Church of God.  Preceded in death by husband, James Reynolds, parents, William Harrison Ayers and Nancy Bell Clepper Ayers, brother, Thomas Lee Ayers, sister, Annie Ayers Reynolds, and Janie Ayers Tidwell.

Survivors:  Brother, Woodrow Ayers of Georgia and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Monday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating.  Family and friends will meet Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Monday before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Reynolds may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lissie A. Reynolds.

Marilyn Doris Emmons Prim 

Mrs. Marilyn Doris Emmons Prim, 72, retired secretary for the State of Tennessee Fire Marshall’s office, died Monday at her residence in Lynnville.   A graveside service for Mrs. Prim will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Campbell Memorial Gardens in LaFollette.   The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 4 – 8:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia and Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Martin-Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette.

Charlene Hawkins

Charlene Hawkins, age 78 of Lake City passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at her residence. She was born on April 26, 1934 in Anderson County, TN to the late Charlie and Lillie Foust McCoy .She was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Charlene is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Ray Hawkins, her sister, Ethel Blanc, her brothers: Leonard McCoy, Joe McCoy, and Tom Lee McCoy, her half sister, Retha Phillips, and her half brother, Glen Foust.

Survivors:

Daughter                              Marilyn Daugherty and Husband Kenneth                 Lake City

Sisters                                   Gladys Tucker                                                              Ohio

                                                Sue Hembree                                                              Lake City

Grandchildren                     Douglas Kenneth Daugherty and Wife Crystal          Caryville

                                            Darrick Eugene Daugherty and Wife Amber               Briceville

Great Grandchildren          Dalton Kenneth Daugherty

                                                McKenzie Fitzgerald

                                                Danica Kendall Daugherty

Several other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Norton officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Clinch River Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment.

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

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

Mary Lillian Armes Smithers

Mary Lillian Armes Smithers of LaFollette passed away Saturday January 26, 2013. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Mary is preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Lucinda Armes and sister, Sally White.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Edward Smithers.  Sons and daughters in law, Mike and Marie Smithers and Jeff and Lois Ann Smithers.  Grandchildren, Amy Smithers Blankenship (Brent), Emily Smithers Raulston (Andrew), Molly Smithers Starbird (Steven), Jake Smithers and Abbey Smithers. Great grand daughter, Victoria Blankenship. Siblings,  Rhoda Dagley, Lydia Hatmaker, Loretta Woods, Virgil Armes, Deana Parks, and Freddy Armes.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 with funeral service to follow at First Baptist Church Jacksboro with Pastor Bill Morris officiating.  Those planning to attend the burial will meet Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens.

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



Ruby Hazel Childress passed away, January 25, 2012 at Morrison Woods in Muncie, IN at the age of 97. Ruby is formally from LaFollette, TN., where she lived until Nov. 2007 and moved to Muncie, IN to live with her daughter.

Ruby was born in Claiborne County, TN. May 25, 1915, the daughter of Ed and Hettie Yoakum. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Childress, who passed away in March, 1966. Her parents, Ed and Hettie Yoakum, three sisters and two brothers.

She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Alice M. Littell, husband David, Muncie, IN. Granddaughters, Lee Ann Brown, husband Brad, Pendleton, IN., Lisa Fullman, Muncie, IN. great granddaughters, Devan Crabtree, Brett Fullman, and step granddaughter, Kelsey Brown, great great granddaughter, Lyllian Kay Crabtree, and Kenzie Brown. Sister in law, Imojean Childress Morris of Dandridge, TN. Several nieces and nephews, a special niece, Helen Ann McCarron in Sacramento, CA.

Ruby retired from Imperial Reading Mfg. Company in LaFollette, TN after 41 years of employment along with help maintaining the family farm. She was a faithful member of the Well Spring Methodist Church, Methodist Women, and sang in the church choir. She belonged to the TN Association for Family and Community Education, (UT/Extension) and one year was voted Woman of the Year. She served a three year term as 1st Alternate on the Community Committee of the USDA Farm Service Agency of Campbell County. She served many years as a Salvation Army volunteer, and nursing facility visitation.

Ruby was dearly loved and a joy to all who knew her. She was also known for her famous peanut butter roll candy, peanut butter fudge, and old fashion stack cakes. She loved raising a garden and summer canning.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 1, 10:00 AM at Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette followed by the Service at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at the Yoakum Cemetery in Claiborne County, TN. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Well Springs Methodist Church, 168 Well Road, LaFollette, TN 37766. Online condolences for Mrs. Childress may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Ruby Hazel Childress.




Willie J. Wilson, age 86, Caryville of passed away Saturday January 26, 2013. She was of the Baptist faith. 

Preceded in death by Parents: McKinley and Laura Eldridge Wilson. 

Survived by Brother: Carl Wilson of Claxton. Sisters: Doris F. Lawless of Claxton, Mitza Webb of Caryville and Donna Leach and husband Robert of Florence, KY 

Graveside service and interment will be 2 PM Monday January 28, 2013 in Oak Grove cemetery. 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette 

Condy Seiber, age 86, of LaFollette passed away Saturday January 26, 2013. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother that loved spending time with his family and taking care of his animals, he loved being outdoors and farming. 

Preceded in death by Wife: Margaret Farmer Seiber. Son: David Seiber. Daughter: Kathleen Seiber. Parents: George and Rachel McKamey Seiber. Brothers: Clarence and Marshall Seiber. Sisters: Ethel Phillips, Naomi Byrge and Rodie Seiber. 

Survived by Daughter: Connie Sue Jobe of Jacksboro. Brother: Clois Seiber and wife Mary of Claxton. Sisters: Erma Goddard and husband Glen of Clinton and Lou Rosie Jones of Claxton. 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Tuesday January 29, 2013 in Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8PM with Rev. Jimmy Rutherford officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Wednesday January 30, 2013 in Beech Fork Cemetery. 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette. 

William “Moe” Moses, age 74, from Caryville passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was a very loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, he loved painting murals and playing the guitar. 

Prededed in death by Parents: Norman & Emma Bowling Moses. Brother: Woodrow Moses. Sister: June Buhel. Brother-in-law: James Buhel. 

Survived by Sons: Joseph Moses & wife Karen and Mike Moses all of KY and Randy Moses of Iowa. Sister: Virginia Blackwell of Caryville. Grandchildren: Ashley & Creed Keisling, Joseph & Jerrica Moses, Trinity & Josh Powers, Charity Moses & Dillon Moses. 4 great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be 11-1 PM Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Pleasant View United Methodist Church. Funeral service will follow at the church with Rev. Joseph Moses officiating. Interment will be in Woolfcreek Cemetery. 

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

Patsy Sue (Longmire) Turner, age 64, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013.  She was of the Baptist faith and a 1979 LPN graduate of TN School of Nursing.  .

Preceded in death by husband of 34 years, Charlie C. Turner, Sr.; parents, Bill & Lizzie Harris Longmire; sisters, Betty L. Longmire, Lela V. Love, Billie Claiborne; brothers, J. T. and Eugene Longmire; fiancé, Jerry Wayne Jackson.

Survivors: 

Sons:  Charlie C. Turner, Jr. & wife Crystal

           Ryan T. Turner and companion Steven Daniels

           Randy S. Turner & wife Charlene

Grandchildren:  Brittany Nicole Turner

                          Anthony Neal Petree

                          Rylan Scott Turner

Great grandchildren:  Carmen Deshea Teague

                                   Gavin Petree

Sisters:  Judie Caddell

             Jennie Goins

Brother:  Jesse Longmire

A host of other family and friends

Services 10 a.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Randy Comer officiating

Interment Campbell Memorial Gardens

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

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

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. 

William “Billy” Lynn Hope, age 56, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, January 21st, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He was a loving husband of 25 years as well as a wonderful father, grandfather, son, & brother that enjoyed spending time with his family who was his life. He enjoyed communicating with his friends on his CB radio as “RC”. He was a dedicated employee of OG Hughes for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his father William N. Hope and infant grandson Logan.

He is survived by his mother Evelyn (McDeerman) Hope of LaFollette, wife Brenda Hope of LaFollette, daughter Katie Hope Adkins of LaFollette, brothers Wayne & wife Brenda of Kingston, Mark & wife Debbie, and Brent & wife Angie all of Jacksboro, grandchildren Elizabeth “Libby” and Cody, several nieces & nephews, and a host of other family & friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24th, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Lawrence Henegar officiating. Interment will be on Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 11:00 am at Powell Valley Cemetery.



Mrs. Barbara Anne Smith Tipton, age 75 of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013, at her home. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Tipton, parents, Hillard and Bertha Smith, and brother, Carl Smith.

She is survived by one brother and four sisters.

Family and friends will meet Thursday 1 P.M. at Baird Cemetery for Graveside Services and Interment with Rev. Harry James officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice, 3001 Lake Brook Boulevard, Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37909. Online condolences for Mrs. Tipton may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Barbara Anne Smith Tipton.

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

Mrs. Alla Faye Mefford, age 74 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, January 18, 2013, at U.T. Medical Center.  She was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Costo and Wonnie Byrd.

Survivors:  Husband, Herman Mefford of Jacksboro; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jeannie Mefford of Jacksboro; daughter, Penny Hamilton of MI; grandchildren, Drew, Amanda, Jeremy, and Melissa; brother, Lendon Byrd and wife, Brenda; sisters, Jean Williams and husband, J. C. and Barbara Daugherty and husband, Arlie.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Monday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Dupuy and Rev. Larry Russell officiating.  Family and friends will meet Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Mt. Paran Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Mefford may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. 


Ruby Lee Green 

Ruby (Buttram) Paul Green took the hand of sweet Jesus on Friday, January 18, 2013 to be reunited in Heaven with her loved ones who have gone before her.

Ruby was born on August 6, 1928 in Scott County Tennessee to Fred and Rebecca (Carson) Buttram and was the oldest of their ten children.

She is preceeded in death by her parents; husband and father of her children Hoyle Paul and Raymond Green. Infant son: Eddie Paul; Sisters: Princess Lowe and Althia Yancey and Brothers: Denzil Buttram and DJ Buttram. Grandchildren: Tammy Cross, Derrick Paul and Jimmy Webb: Sons-in-law: Leroy Sexton and Franklin Wallace.

Ruby is survived by her children who were the joy of her life: Ronnie Paul and wife Kathy, of Jacksonville, FL: Nella Faye Cross and husband Maynard of Oneida: Patricia Wallace of Caryville; Doris Jean Kennedy and husband Elbert of Lake City: Eugene Paul and wife Lillian of the Paint Rock community; Patsy Evans and husband Bill of Knoxville and Wanda Sexton of the Paint Rock community.
Siblings: Geraldine Lowe, James Buttram, Joey Buttram, Betty Yancey and Glen Buttram.
Grandchildren: Lisa Webb and son Matthew, Ronnie Lee Paul, Rick McCullah , Pam Gochenour and son Cason, Shonda Paul, Wayne McCullah and son Dusty and special grandson and care giver Chris Russell and daughters Macy and Lynlee.

Great-Great Grandsons Bently and Andrew.
Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.


Funeral service 1 PM, Monday, Oneida Church of God

Rev. Charles Jeffers and Bro. Sammy Yancey officiating

Interment at Peaceful Rose Garden, Hellenwood

Friends may call 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Funeral Home

The body will be taken to Oneida Church of God at 4PM Sunday, where the family will receive friends until the funeral hour Monday.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home LaFollette, TN

Victor Joey Cecil, age 49, of Lake City passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was a member of Charity Worship. He loved God & his family very much, especially his daughters & grandchildren. Victor had a great sense of humor, was a very hard worker, an honest person who always put others before himself, had a brilliant mind, & was very inspirational. 

He was preceded in death by his father Tony Cecil. 

He is survived by his step-father & mother Ted & Virginia Rogers of LaFollette, wife Dawna Cecil of Lake City, daughters Toni Marie Cecil Weltch & husband Bruce Weltch of Lake City and Kylie Anne Cecil & fiancé Jon Dodson of Lake City, brothers Jeffrey Cecil & wife Michelle Cecil of Jacksboro, brother-in-laws Keith & Tommy Slover of Winterhaven, FL, father & mother-in-law Tom & Louise Slover of LaFollette, grandchildren Ryleigh & Gabe Weltch, and a host of other relatives & friends. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 21st, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Harry James officiating. Interment will be on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Helenwood Cemetery. 

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

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. 

LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Alla Faye Mefford.

Geneva Bullock age 81 of London, KY passed away Wednesday January 16, 2013 at her home. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist church, Geneva was a loving wife of 61 years that enjoyed taking care of her husband Tom and her cats and dogs. 

Preceded in death by Parents: Robert and Nellie Ward Wilson. Brother: Pearly Wilson. Sisters: Rose Marie SandersG, Bertie Lee Collins and Imogene Wilson. 

Survived by Husband Tom Bullock London, KY and several Nieces and Nephews. 

Visitation will be 12 noon till 1 PM Saturday January 19, 2013 in the chapel of Martin Wilson funeral home. Interment will follow the visitation at Campbell Memorial Gardens. 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of these arrangements. 

Mary Ruth Lynch Heatherly Ward, age 80, of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013.  She was of the Holiness faith.  Preceded in death by husbands, Lloyd C. Heatherly & William R. Ward; brothers, Archie A., Andrew J., Hubert L., & Roy Lynch ; sisters, Dolly V. Rigney & Avadia Annadean Lynch.

Survivors:

Son:  Mike Heatherly

Grandchildren:  Rosie Powell

                          Michael Heatherly

Great-grandchildren: Taylor & Melinda Powell

Brothers:  Kelly, John, & Franklin Lynch

Sisters:  Rosie Gibson & Geraldine Burton

Services 8 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. James Adkins & Rev. Jack Goins officiating

Interment 11 a.m. Saturday C.B. Wilson Cemetery

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Charles Edward Lumpkins, age 68, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Cumberland Village. He enjoyed hunting, watching old movies, and loved his family very much.

He was preceded in death by his mother Oma Alberta (Wilson) Lumpkins and brother Freddie Joe Lumpkins.

He is survived by his father Hoyle Lumpkins of LaFollette, daughters Jennifer Elliott of Jacksboro and Cynthia Gunderson of Texas, brothers Doyle Lumpkins of Jacksboro and Bob Lumpkins of Georgia, sisters Mabel Hatmaker, Dorothy Clinton, & Glenda Perkins all of LaFollette, and 3 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18th, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Kenny Gillum officiating. Interment will be on Saturday, January 19th, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Peabody Cemetery.

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

Mr. Lumpkin’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com


Mrs. Marilyn Doris Emmons Prim, 72, retired secretary for the State of Tennessee Fire Marshall’s office, died Monday at her residence in Lynnville.   A graveside service for Mrs. Prim will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Campbell Memorial Gardens in LaFollette.   The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 4 – 8:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia and Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Martin-Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette.

Henry M. Ivey, age 67, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013.  Preceded in death by parents, Felix Ivey, Sr. & Trecie Russell Ivey; brothers, Taylor & Avery Ivey, half brothers, Odevia, Spencer, Everette, Robert Lee & Clarence Ivey; sister, Debbie Bland
Survivors: 
Wife:  Joyce Reedy Ivey
Daughters:  Portia Ivey, LaFollette
                   Marilyn & Ernie Wilson, Jacksboro
                   Vanessa Jones, LaFollette
Son:  Mark M. Ivey, LaFollette 
Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Sisters:  Faye McKay, Lucy Longmire, Alice Kolze
             Rebecca Brantley, Elizabeth West, Hazel Gross
Brothers:  Phillip, Randall Ike, Paris Ivey
Funeral Services 8 p.m. Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Ovid Bolton & Rev. Anthony Leach officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Wednesday Powell Valley Cemetery
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Martha Helen Turner Chapman, age 74, of LaFollette passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013.  Member of Victory Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by husband, Jack Edgar Chapman;  parents, Roe & Minnie Bell Campbell Turner; sisters, Bobbie Green, Hazel Underwood, Joyce Turner, Eva Swackhammer, Hattie Smith; brother, Billie Turner.
Survivors: 
Daughters & Sons-in-law:  Pamela & Alan Lay
                                            Brenda & David Spangler
Grandchildren:  Hannah & Joshua Lay
                          Jacklyn & Chris Smith
                          Wesley Spangler
Great-grandchildren:  Canaan, Garrett and Adalyn Smith
Sisters:  Penny Goins & Mickey Floyd
Several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends
A Memorial Service is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Smith and Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating.  Interment at Victory Baptist Church 
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Mrs. Evelyn Stoppelbein, of LaFollette, wife of the late Vivian Stoppelbein, entered into rest Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with the Reverend Gary DeMore and the Reverend Ronnie Arnold officiating.

Mrs. Stoppelbein, a native of Charleston, SC, had previously made Augusta her home and most recently lived with her son in LaFollette, TN, where she was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred Waldron. She was a homemaker and a former member of St. John United Methodist Church where she had been active in United Methodist Women and had served as past President. 

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca V. Stoppelbein; as well as a brother, Arthur Waldron; and sister, Mildred Inabinet.

Those surviving her include her sons and daughters-in-law, N. Wayne and Jan Stoppelbein, Hephzibah; Gene and Kay Stoppelbein, LaFollette, TN; brother, Robert Waldron, Nevada; grandchildren, 1LT Scott Reaves Stoppelbein, Matthew & Jenna Matson, Jenny Matson; and two great grandsons, Lucas Harper and Matthew W. Matson, Jr.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Building Fund of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, 636 Demory Road, LaFollette, TN, 37766.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service at the funeral home.

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, GA 30906.

Online condolences for Mrs. Stoppelbein may be made at www.chanceandhydrick.com or www.waltersfuneralhome.net.

Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Evelyn Stoppelbein with local arrangements.

Ray S. Ivey, age 58, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013.  He was a Member of Glade Springs Baptist Church, Campbell County Masonic Lodge # 778 and was employed at LaFollette Utilities for 15 years where he was an operator and crew leader, former employee of Carborundum, Beech Grove, West Coal, Taywood Mining and owner of Ivey & Son Construction..  Preceded in death by parents, James Ralph & Rosie Mae Heatherly Ivey; infant brother James Ralph Ivey, Jr.; grandparents, Emory & Mae Smith Ivey, Henderson & Nannie Bell Bailey Heatherly.

Survivors:

Wife: Mary Ellen Seiber Ivey

Sons:  Brad Ivey & wife Jennifer, LaFollette

                 Ray Smith Ivey II & wife Amy, Rogerville

Special Granddaughters: Kaitlyn Rhea Ivey & Emerson Rae Ivey

Brothers:  Ronnie & wife Kathy Ivey, Ricky Ivey and Sam & wife JoAnn Ivey

Sisters:  Debra Collins,

              Peggy Evans

              Twanna Lynn & husband L.J.  Seiber

              Ann & husband Phil Meredith

Several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family members and friends

Aunts & Uncles:  Leona McConkey & husband Eddie

                            Lucille Thurman

                            Wheeler Ivey & wife Evelyn

                             Bill Heatherly & wife Dorothy

                            George Heatherly

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

Rev. Chris Stanley & Rev. Hobart McCreary

Interment 11 a.m. Monday Powell Valley Cemetery

Family will receive friends 5 to 7:45 p.m. with Masonic Service at 7:45 p.m.  Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

The family requests donations be made to the Glade Springs Baptist Church Building Fund.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Melanie Ann Disney Hill, age 47 of Lake City, left this world on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. She was born December 10, 1965 in Hammond, Indiana to Paul James and Eva Vowell Disney.  Melanie was a member of the Guiding Star Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, her dog, Obe, gospel and country music, and listening to preaching on tv. Melanie had many friends and loved them all.  She had a kind, loving, and giving heart. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. Melanie is preceded in death by her father, Paul James Disney, and her sister, Donna Daugherty.

Survivors:  

Mother                                                Eva Disney                                                              Lake City

Love of Her Life                                 Orvel Hill Jr.                                                           Lake City                                

Sisters                                                Connie Cox and Husband Mike                              Lake City

                                                            Angie Carden and Husband Larry                          Lake City



Special Niece                                    April Carden



Several other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Raines, and Rev. Kenny Bean officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Foust Cemetery in Lake City for Melanie’s interment.

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

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



Kelcey Miran Bolton age 29 of Speedwell passed away on Thursday January 10, 2013. She was a member of Wynn Community Church, Kelcey enjoyed sports, swimming and jet sking. She had a lot of friends and enjoyed life, she loved her family and friends very much. She was a wonderful aunt. 

Preceded in death by Father: Darrell Bolton. Grandparent: Bill Walden. Great grandparents: Hannah Bolton, Sam Bolton and Wes and Nancy Nibert. 

Survived by Mother: Gayle Bolton and stepfather Sammy Miller of Speedwell. Grandparents: Peggy Walden of Duff. Jimmy and Henrietta Bolton of LaFollette. Brothers: Jeremy Bolton and fiancé Jessica Piercy of Murfreesboro, TN and Caleb Bolton and Stacey Bolton both of LaFollette. 

Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Sunday January 13, 2013 in Martin Wilson Chapel 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette 




Isabell (Maudie) Wright, age 86, of Jacksboro passed away Friday January 11, 2013 
She was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed playing her guitar and singing, being with her family whom she loved very much. 

Preceded in death by husband: Volna Wright. Parents: Jim and Jenny Jones Longmire. Grandson: Jason Wright. Great grandson Michael Wayne Shuemaker. Brothers: Bill, Bob, Charlie, Babe(Clifford) and Ralph Longmire. Sisters: Mary Horne, Julie Stroud, Jimmy Sharp, Vergie Shepherd, Minnie Belle Lowe and Margaret Rush. 

Survived by sons: J B Wright Sr and wife Debbie of Indian Land, SC. Ralph Wright and wife Edna, Tommy Wright and wife Ellen and Sandy Wright all of LaFollette. Daughters: Sandra Snodderly and husband Chuck, Doris Nelson and husband Lynn all of Jacksboro. 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews 

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Monday January 14, 2013 in Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8 PM with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating. Interment 10 AM Tuesday January 15, 2013 in Bakers Forge cemetery. 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette 


Ernest E. Vinsant, age 93, of Knoxville formerly of Jacksboro passed away Friday January 11, 2013. He was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, working and helping people. Ernest was a generous person who loved his family and friends very much. 

Preceded in death by first wife: Margaret Vinsant and second wife Hazel Vinsant. Parents: Oda and Teelie Mae Grissom Vinsant. Brother: Floyd Vinsant. 

Survived by son: David Lee Vinsant of Greenville, TN. Sisters: Beatrice Seiber of Rockwood, TN and Bernice Stephens of Oak Ridge, TN. Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be from 1- 2:30 PM Monday January 14, 2013 at Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 PM with Rev. Jim Mullins officiating. Interment in Mt. Zion cemetery. 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette