STANIFER, MRS. ELIZABETH C. - age 93, of Knoxville, Tn., formerly of Claiborne County and LaFollette, was born Dec. 30, 1917, passed away on Nov. 29, 2011 at the home of her daughter. Elizabeth was one of 5 children born to the late John E. and Nell Sharp Carr. By the age of 10, she was an accomplished concert violinist and musician. She served Tazewell, Powell Valley and LaFollette as a teacher and librarian for over 40 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of LaFollette; sang in the Senior Citizen Choir and was always active in her church. Her family was always foremost in her life and she boasted proudly of them. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward "Bull" Stanifer and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her son, Jim (Shirley) Stanifer; daughter, Susan (Dr. Pierce) Alexander all of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Todd (Terri) Stanifer, Shane (Tammy) Stanifer, Angela (Troy) Threet, Rob Lueking III, Brad Lueking and Kristin Luekin; great grandchildren: Kaila Stanifer, Tyler Stanifer, Chase Stanifer, Carlee Stainfer, Kailey Threet, Mason Threet, Max Threet, Baby girl Threet (due in March) and Josh Lueking; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 1-2 Pm Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell with funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Clay Harrington officiating. Music by David Painter. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery with Todd Stanifer, Shane Stanifer, Rob Lueking, Brad Lueking, Troy Threet and Mike Stanifer serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Alzimers Association. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. www.coffeyfh.com. 


Mr. John Lewis Childress of Hillsboro, Oregon died Monday, November 28th in Seattle, Washington after a long battle with congestive heart failure. His two living children, John A. Childress of Renton, WA and Kelly E. Childress of Oakland, CA were with him in the last days and hours of his life, and at his side as he passed. His other son, Michael L. Childress of Laguna Beach, CA preceded him in death in 1993. He also has three granddaughters, Taylor, Haley and Michaela Childress, and his loving daughter-in-law Shelley, all of Renton, WA. John was the son of Herbert A. Childress and Myrtle Williams Childress, both of LaFollette until their deaths in 1934 and 1990. He had three siblings, Mildred C. Reynolds, Mable Rouse and Herbert A. Childress from LaFollette. Mable and Herbert preceded him in death last year. John was born in a small house in LaFollette, Tennessee on March 29th, 1924. He attended school here and was active in the community as a young man, graduating from LaFollette High School in 1942. He immediately enlisted in the Navy and went to Pensacola, Florida for pilot training. John became a dive bomber pilot and was eventually deployed to the South Pacific aboard the carrier USS Randolph. He participated in many bombing raids on Japanese targets in the Pacific, including direct bombing of Tokyo in 1945. He earned many medals for bravery and valor, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired in 1967 as a Commander. After WWII John returned to civilian life and worked as a trophy salesman for Dodge Trophies in California. He met Mary Dahlgren in 1952 in Seattle. They married in 1954 and settled in Portland, Oregon. John opened Trophies Unlimited, a trophy and awards store, in Portland in November of 1960. He operated the business for over 50 years until his declining health forced its closure in July of 2011. John and Mary were divorced in 1972, but continued to work together to raise their three children. John was a proud father and spent significant time and effort to maintain his relationship with his children over the years. He was also a pilot and flew his own plane to many locations in the U.S., frequently arranging to take his then grown children along. He was also active in annual Navy squadron reunions after retiring from flying in the Naval Reserve in 1984. John was a proud son of LaFollette and returned here annually through most of his adult life to be reacquainted with friends and spend time with his beloved mother, sisters, brother and their many children and grandchildren. He made a happy and productive life on the West coast, but was never happier than when he was with his Tennessee family. John’s children have returned with him to LaFollette for his funeral services and burial. Funeral services Saturday, December 3, 2011, 11:00 A.M. at Walters Chapel with graveside services and interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors conducted by Campbell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M. before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. Childress may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Lewis Childress.


CHAMBERS, LARRY - age 67 of Lake City, passed away on November 28, 2011 at his residence. Larry was born October 12, 1944 to the late Bob and Nancy Dowlen Chambers. He belonged to the Longfield Baptist Church in Lake City. Larry was also a 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite, and an Iron worker who belonged to the Iron Worker Union #384. Larry is preceded in death by his parents: Bob and Nancy Dowlen Chambers. Survivors: aunt, Pauline Sharp, Lake City, TN; cousins, Johnny Sharp, Lake City, TN, Kathy Dowlen Baird, Caryville, TN; nephews, Brandon Baird, Caryville, TN, Chris Baird, Powell, TN, Justin Sharp, Lake City, TN; great niece and nephew, Hannah and Connor Baird, Caryville, TN; cousin, Don Wright, wife, Marianne and Lascassas, TN; children, Brian and Kristen; special thanks to Dr. Mary Misischia and Staff Covenant Hospice; special nurse Billie. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Webster officiating. Friends and family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. to go in procession for a 1:00 p.m. burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in LaFollette, Tennessee. You may also view Larry's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com. Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

GROSS, HOMER L. - born June 17, 1926 in Caryville, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 26, 2011, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Homer attended First Baptist Church of Clinton. He served two tours of duty as an airplane and engine mechanic in the 222nd Division Infantry and 32nd Field Artillery Battery of the U. S. Army during W.W.II including battles in Northern France, Campaign Rhineland, and the Battle of the Bulge. He also worked as a mechanic on General Patton's airplanes. Homer was a recipient of the World War IIVictory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, the European and the African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Following his honorable discharge on March 22, 1947, Homer worked for the Dept. of Energy in Oak Ridge, TN. He married the love of his life, Anna L. Gross on May 14, 1948 at Black Oak Baptist Church of Clinton and they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on May 14, 2010. Together they founded and operated Clinton Floor and Cabinet Shop for over 50 years. Mr. Gross was a loving father, husband and brother, and will be truly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Enix Gross Prewitt and Ed Gross, brother James Earl Prewitt, sisters, Bonnie Hackworth and husband Charles, Rosalie Lovitt and husband Garrett, brother-in-laws Edsel Leinart and wife Dorothy Jo, Jan Simpelaar, Fred Quarto, sister-in-law Billie Queener and husband Jim, and nephew, Randy Leinart. Survived by loving son, Darrell Lynn Gross and wife Leslie; devoted daughters, Teena Gross Venable and husband Ken, and Karen Gross Gilbert and husband Roger; sister, Helen Webber; brothers, Homer Prewitt and wife Juanita, Bill Prewitt and wife Helen, and Carl Prewitt and wife Dallas of Michigan; sister-in-laws, Alma Prewitt of Ohio, Jean Simpelaar of Arizona, and Evelyn Brogan-Quarto of California; grandchildren, Darren Gross and wife Sarai, Chad Gross, Kent Venable and wife Micki, and Brooke Gilbert; great-grandchildren, Hayden Gross, Katelynn Gross, Kaylee Venable, Kolton Venable and Mary Nina Moretz; nephews, Gary Hackworth, Dennis Prewitt, Marvin Prewitt, Mike Prewitt, Bobby Prewitt, Robin Prewitt, Roger Prewitt, Joey Prewitt, Steven Leinart, Richard Simpelaar and Daniel Simpelaar; nieces, Shirley Webber, Joy Whittemore, Vonda Prewitt, Teresa Prewitt, Wilma Lovitt, Jewel Dean Lovitt, Linda Leinart, Patti Notzon, Kendra Cummins and Ronna Phillips; and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives. The family would like to thank Homer's special caregivers for their unfailing devotion, dedication and compassion: Joyce Glymp, Christie Glymp, Barbara Moore and Susan Bingham. The family would also like to thank Dr. David R. Ayers and his staff at U.T. Family Physicians Clinton and U.T. Medical Center Hospice Services, especially Dr. Gregory L. Phelps and nurse Anne Knighton for their excellent care and treatment of Homer throughout his extended illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Tennessee, 2270 Sutherland Avenue, Suite 202, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 6-8 PM at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Sam Dean and Rev. Stan Elliott officiating. Organist will be Nadine Bush. Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 30th at 11:00AM at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton with full military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Darren Gross, Chad Gross, Kent Venable, Gary Hackworth, Steven Leinart, and Marvin Prewitt. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Prewitt and Larry Poole. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements. www.hommeygamblefh.com

Mrs. Lucinda Justice age 80 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. She attended New Beginning Community Church. Preceded in death by husband, Earl E. Justice, parents, George and Nannie Bolton Gaylor, brothers, John and LeRoy Gaylor, sister, Pauline Trusty.

Survivors: Sons, Leon Justice and wife Melissa, and Eugene Justice and wife Connie; Daughters, Donna Bruce and husband Vernon, and Shelia Earlene Franklin and husband Sammy, all of LaFollette; Six Granddaughters, Heather Whittemore and husband Louis II, Tammy Miller and husband Ronnie, Carla Bolton and husband Kenneth, Alisha Franklin, Faith Franklin, and Cassie Franklin; Two Grandsons, Thomas and Derrick Justice; Two Great-granddaughters, Lindsey and Madison; Great-grandson, Louis Edwin Whittemore III; Sisters, Dolly Goins of LaFollette, Helen Jean Cox of Knoxville, and Georgia Lee Owens, Cincinnati, OH; Brother, Doyle Gaylor of Columbus, GA; Sisters-in-law, Gracie Reynolds of LaFollette, and Lorene McCullah of LaFollette. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services Saturday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delmus Bruce and Rev. Junior Dople officiating. Family and friends will meet Sunday 9:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Hall Cemetery for 10 A.M. graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mrs. Justice may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lucinda Justice.

Willie Reece Berry, age 82 of Oneida , formerly of Caryville went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 22, 2011.Member of Ivy Grove Baptist Church in Caryville. Preceded in death by 1^st wife Lillian Berry son, Roger Keith Berry, daughter Brenda Berry, Parents William Wymer & Flora Phillips Berry , grandchildren Michael Berry, Reanna Holloway, great-granddaughter MacKenzie Emmons.

Survivors: Wife:  Della Carson Berry

Daughters & son-in-law:  Karen & Gary  Phillips

                                         Gail & Dennis

                                         Darla & Scott Holloway

Son & daughter-in-law:  Danny & Mary Berry

Step-children: Tony Younce & wife Tippie, Nelson E. Younce, Angelia Griffith & husband Richard, Joey Younce & wife Lisa

Grand children: Allen & Rodney, Amie, Angela, Danielle, Keisha, Chelsea, Jewelya Great-grand children: Kyra, Alexis, Keira, Maddelyne, Whitney, Dalton , Isaiha, & Austin

Special step grandchildren: Crissy, Jackie & Jodie

Special cousin Denny Pennington  Special friend L.A.

Sisters: Margaret Moses, Katherine Sorrells, Nancy Scott, Sarah Woods & Sue Henry

Brothers: Allen, Andy & Tommy Berry

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

Rev. Lee Phillips      Rev. Estil Jones officiating

Interment: 11 a.m. Saturday Bullock Cemetery in Stony Fork

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

Ruth Roysden, age 64, of Oneida, mother of Vickie McCauley of LaFollette, departed this life on Friday, November 25, 2011 at LaFollette Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by West-Murley Funeral Home of Oneida Obituary will be provided as a courtesy by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Carl Vernon Austin  Carl Vernon Austin, age 61, of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 24, 2011.  He is preceded in death by parents, Benjamin & Bertha Austin of Lake City; brother, Arthur Austin; sisters, Naomi Childs & Alma Hembree. Survivors: Brother:  Frank “Buck” Austin, Salt Lake City Utah Sisters:   Dean Baer & Kathleen Shook, Toledo, Ohio                Dorothy Wilson, Caryville A host of other family, friends & loved ones No Services are planned Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Connie (Rose Corneila) Mondoni Pelizzari age 84 of LaFollette, passed away Nov 24, 2011. She was born Feb. 19, 1927 in Pioneer, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Sonto Mondoni Sr., and Cynthia Avance Mondoni; husband, Gaetano William “Tiny” Pelizzari, and son, William Edward (Bill) Pelizzari; brothers, Sonto Mondoni Jr. and Premo Mondoni; sister, Mary Mondoni. Survived by daughter, Teresa Ann Pelizzari of Knoxville, TN, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Connie was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, LaFollette. She retired in 1989 from the City of LaFollette after 23 years as librarian of the public library. She was past matron of Cumberland Mountain Chapter # 137 Order of Eastern Star, a member of LaFollette Book Club, Friends of LaFollette Library, and Campbell County Historical Society.

Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

Father Joe Campbell officiating   Interment following in Woodlawn Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, Connie has requested any donations to be made to OLPH Catholic Church or your favorite charity in her memory.

The family will receive friends 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday with the Rosary Service at 7 p.m. at

Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Raymond Wesley Moore, age 87, of LaFollette, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at LaFollette Nursing Home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of LaFollette where he served as a teacher and a deacon. He also spent 15 months in Africa as a lay missionary. Raymond is a 32^nd degree mason. Raymond was born in Warren (Trumbell County), Ohio on June 6, 1924 to Mr. William & Marie Helen Riggs Moore. He graduated from Champion High School in 1943 and served in WWII in the Air Force. In September 1946 he married Marjorie, his wife of 65 years. He and his father were in the coal business for 25 years in Ohio. He and his wife moved to LaFollette in 1975.

He was preceded in death by father and mother William & Helen Moore, son Michael Raymond Moore, sister Edith Pope, two aunts Edna Browning & Irene Moore both of Phoenix, AZ.

He is survived by his wife Marjorie Moore, children Patricia Ann Curtis of Lisbon, OH, William Earl Moore of Negley, OH, Michael Moore of Salem, OH and Mark Moore of LaFollette, TN, brother Clyde Moore and wife Maureen of Harrogate, TN, sister Marian O’Mahon and husband David of Warren, OH, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, as well as cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Dr. Duane Mills officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Moore’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

David A. Burress, age 64 of Lake City, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. David was born January 9, 1947 in Anderson County, Tennessee. David was a member of the Ridgeview Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. David was a member of both the United States Army, and the United States Air Force.  In addition to his father, David is preceded in death by his son, Rodney Burress.

Survivors

Mother                        Nona Marie Burress                                                 Lake City

Sons                           Rusty Burress and Wife Stephanie             Jacksboro

                                    Robert Brown                                                            Lake City

                                    Dion Brown and Wife April                                      Savannah, GA

Brothers                     Jimmy Burress and Wife Bonnie                             Lake City

                                    George Gregory Burress and Wife Debbie           Lake City

Sisters                        Pat Lynch and Husband John Clement                  Clinton

                                    Jean Hayton                                                               Lake City

                                    Misty McKamey Husband Ronnie                           Clinton

Grandchildren #5

And Several Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives

Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service:  8:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Clark officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at Oak Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 for a 10:00 AM burial.

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

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

Elmo Lucille Adams Rutherford, age 102, of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 21, 2011.  A member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by husband, Mose D. Rutherford; son, Wayne Rutherford; daughter-in-law, Margie; grandsons, Nathan & Scott Rutherford; parents, Lynn & Carrie Prater Adams; sister, Grace Bowman; brother, Samuel Adams. Survivors: Daughters:  Carrie & Greg Green, Ringgold, Ga.                    Minnie Sue & Wyndall Simmon, Crockern, Ga.                    Judy & Tim Phagan, Winston Salem, NC                    Julia Darlene Banister, Somonauk, Ill         Sons:   Lynn & Louise Rutherford, LaFollette                    Dennis & Mickey Rutherford, Dayton, Oh 24 Grandchildren            43 Great-grandchildren         24 Great-great-grandchildren Sister:  Naomi Creekmore, Jellico Services 2 PM Wednesday East LaFollette Baptist Church Rev. Dennis Rutherford, Rev. Greg Chandler and Rev. Paul D. Banister officiating Interment Bakers Forge Cemetery Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette Norma Jean Phillips, age 69 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Norma was born December 8, 1941 to the late Vestal and Ruby Jones. Norma was a faithful member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed Facebook, crocheting, reading, fishing, crossword puzzles and was and avid animal lover.  She also enjoyed Cottage Prayers she did on Thursday’s and spending time with her family and friends, especially her Grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by, two sets of twin siblings and her twin sister, Wilma Dean. Survivors Husband                                 Walter Phillips                                               Lake City Son                                         David Nighbert & wife Vanessa                  Caryville Daughter                                Karen Ann Austin & husband Barry            Andersonville Step-Sons                              Eugene Phillips & wife Kendra                    Oliver Springs                                                 Michael Phillips & wife Penny                      Briceville                                                 Mark Phillips & wife Teresa             Clinton                                                 Richard Phillips & wife Angel                      Jacksboro Step-Daughter                       Tammy Kelley & husband Eugene  Oliver Springs Grandchildren #12 Great- Grandchildren #2 And a host of many other relatives and friends Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service:  2:00 PM Wednesday, November 22, 2011 at the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Lake City, TN with Rev. Lynn Mowery officiating. Interment: Will follow the Funeral Service at the Pine Hill Cemetery in Lake City, TN. You can also view Norma’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com  Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

BRADLEY, HAZEL EULIAVEE TODD - died November 19, 2011 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Hazel was originally from Jellico, Tennessee. She was a long time member of the Glen Alpine Home Demonstration Club and the Clinton Fair Association. She and her husband Roy were also involved with the Clinton Girls Softball Association and were poll workers during local elections. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was a member of Second Baptist Church for many years. Hazel loved music and was always singing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bradley; mother, Sarah Todd; brothers, Louis, Ernest, Banner, Ancil, Charles, Dortha, and J.W. Todd. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jaynie and Scott Moore of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Carolyn Bradley of Clinton; grandson, Phillip; great grandson, Dillon; brother and sister-in-law, James and Marie Todd of Jellico; special niece, Jean Nighbert of Knoxville; a host of nieces, nephews and friends, and special caregivers, Vicki Donald and Debbie Roe. The family would like to thank the staff of Tennova Residential Hospice for their love and support. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 22st from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow. Interment will be Wednesday, November 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton. Family and friends may meet at funeral home at 10:30 a.m. to go in procession to cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com.