James Larry Garner, age 58, of Jellico passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012. He was a member of First Baptist of Elk Valley. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was always concerned about taking care of his family.

He is preceded in death by his father James Henry Garner, mother Ollie Lorene Garner, brother Jerry Wayne Garner, brother-in-laws Ed Siebers and Chuck Meredith.

He is survived by his wife Pamela Garner of LaFollette, sons James Dustin Garner of Jellico, Jason Garner of LaFollette, and Eric Garner & wife Lauren of LaFollette, step-son Matt Welden and wife Sierra of Knoxville, goddaughter Amber Moore, sisters Shirley Baird and husband Albert of Elk Valley, Sue Siebers of Elk Valley, Cathy Meredith of LaFollette, and Carolyn Hughes of Jellico, and grandchildren Isaiah, Zackery, Gavin, and Caden Garner.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev James Adkins and Rev Alvis Richardson officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Interment will be on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the ValleyView Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

Bessie Ellen Hatfield

Bessie Ellen Hatfield, age 81, of LaFollette has went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ her Savior on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. She was a member of High Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed puzzles, sweets, old TV shows, especially gospel, listening to gospel music, and she loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents Sandford and Mae Harris Bailey, husband Clifford Lee Hatfield, baby son, daughter Mary Grace Hatfield, and several brothers & sisters.

She is survived by her sons Artie Lee Hatfield and wife Penny of Lenoir City and Dewayne Hatfield and wife Lisa of LaFollette, daughter Barbara Hurst and husband Eric of LaFollette, 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces & nephews and a host of other relatives & friends.

Family will receive friends on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will be on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Peabody Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Hatfield’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Laura Maude Cox Cobb

Laura Maude Cox Cobb, age 59 of Lake City, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born October 17, 1952 in Anderson County, TN to the late Roy and Louise Hendren Cox. Laura was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Clinton. She loved crossword puzzles, and doing things for her babies at church. In addition to her parents, Laura is preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Retta Cobb.                                                                                          

Survivors:  

Husband                                 Bill Cobb                                                        Lake City

Sons                                       Roy Cobb & Wife Tracy                               Clinton

Grandchildren                        Amber Cobb                                                  Clinton

                                               Lacy Barnes & Rob Barnes             Caryville

Brothers                                 Roy E. Cox Jr. & Wife Carolyn                    Lake City

                                                Donnie Lee Cox & Wife Linda                    Caryville

Special Nieces                      Lea Ann Cox

                                                Christy Cox-Barnes

Best Friends                          Mary Lou Carden

                                                Pam Sexton

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a Host of other Relatives.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00PM, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Antioch Baptist Church in Clinton.

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Antioch Baptist Church with Pastor Marty Stooksbury officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the LeachCemetery in Lake City for Laura’s interment.

You can also view Laura’s guestbook at www. Hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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

Bailey Leon Burris

Bailey Leon Burris, age 65 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at his daughter’s residence in Jefferson City. He was born April 4, 1946 in Anderson County, TN to the late Wayne and Myrtle Massengill Burris. Bailey was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Lake City. Bailey enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, Bailey is preceded in death by his daughter Tammy Burris.                                                                                                  

Survivors:  

Sons                                       Edward Burris & Wife Stacy                        Claxton

                                                Junior Hollifield & Wife Gretchen                Knoxville

Daughter                                Angela Vecchioni & Ken                              Jefferson City

Brothers                                 Bobby Joe Burris & Wife Ruby                    Florida

                                                Sammy Burris & Wife Porshia                    Knoxville

                                                Carl Burris & Wife Jenny                              Winchester

Sisters                                    Dorothy Cox & Husband James                  Lake City

                                                Linda Cameron & Husband Ron                 Clarksville

                                                Helen Reitz                                                    Toledo, OH

                                                Brenda Moles                                                Lake City

Grandchildren                        Justin Burris

Kevin Burris
Carissa Vecchioni
And a Host of Friends and other family members.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00PM, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM, Friday, February 24, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Triplett officiating.

Interment: To Follow Funeral Service on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Foust Cemetery in Lake City.

You can also view Bailey’s guestbook at www. Hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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

Delois Phillips

Delois Phillips, age 70 of Knoxville, formerly of New River, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 13, 1941 in Anderson County, TN to the late Rexie and Flossie Phillips Bunch. Delois enjoyed playing the Wii, and quilting. In addition to her parents, Delois is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Phillips, son Wayne Phillips, and sister Margie West.                                                                                                   

Survivors:  

Sons                                       Carl Phillips & Wife Sandra             Knoxville

                                                Rexie Ray Phillips                                         Knoxville

                                                Joseph Phillips                                              Knoxville

Grandchildren                        Carlotta, April

                                                Robbie, Christy, Christopher, Dylan

                                                Dathan, Kayla

                                                Caitlin, Allie, Austin, Joseph, Jacob

9 Great Grandchildren

Several other family members and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the AndersonMemorial Gardens in Clinton.

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

You can also view Delois’s guestbook at www. Hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Novella G. White of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the age of 73. To our mom and grandma: Thank you all for the precious memories, fantastic meals, and all of you love and support. You were the example of kindness and the best Mother and Grandmother God ever created. We will miss you dearly and look forward to the day when we are reunited.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Sherry Lynne.

She is survived by her daughters Sheila and Sharon White, grandsons Christopher and Tyler White, granddaughter Charity Ayers Douglas, sister Cloeva “Toby” Heatherly, very special niece Sandra Jean Sharp, very special friends “Sis” Louise Giles, Randy Comer, and Ryan Turner, and a whole host of extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Randy Comer 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.

Dorothy M. Sharp, age 81, of LaFollette passed away Monday, February 20, 2012. Member of Church of the Living God, Union City, Ind.  Preceded in death by husband, John Condra Sharp.

Survivors:

Daughter:  Gayle Ann Sharp – Soard, Thelma, Ky

Son:  Jeffrey Condra Sharp, Dayton, Oh

Grandchildren:  Barbara Soard

                          Andy Soard

                          Sarah Sharp

                          Jonathan Sharp

Sister:  Faye Bailey, Hamilton, Oh

            Barbara Bellow, Jacksboro

            Ella Middleton, Baxter, Ky

Several nieces & nephews, cousins, & other friends

Services 2 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Dan Hill & Rev. Anthony Leach officiating

Interment Woodlawn Cemetery

Family will receive friends 1 – 2 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Reva White Ayers, age 92, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012. A member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church; where she loved to sing the old gospel songs.  Reva was always full of life and loved to make people laugh.  Preceded in death by husband, William Ayers; parents, William Hess White and Mealie Jane White; brothers, Don, Amos, Charlie, Willard and Coolidge; sisters, Ruth White, Gladys Chadwell, Tilda Chadwell, Eva Maxwell.

Survivors:

Brother:  Ulyss White & wife Ruby

Sister:  Pauline Johnson & husband Frank of LaFollette

Several Nieces & Nephews

Services 2 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. LeRoy Braden officiating

Interment Chadwell Cemetery in Coolidge Community

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mrs. Jessie Loy Ayers age 78 of Duff passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Cumberland Village Care and Rehabilitation Center in LaFollette.  She was a member of Habersham Baptist Church, and was employed at Imperial Reading Corp. for many years before working with the Campbell County School System as a teacher’s aide.   Preceded in death by husband, Jack C. Ayers, parents, Wiley and Maggie Branam Loy, sister, Katherine Loy Richardson, and brother, Rufus Loy.

Survivors:  Sisters, Wilma Richie of Chattanooga and Mae Gregory of Lenoir City; brothers, Harry Loy and wife, Mary Lee of Cincinnati, OH and Bill Loy of LaFollette.  Special niece, Kathy Heatherly of Jacksboro.  Several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Saturday 2 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. James (Jim Bo) Bolton officiating.  Interment to follow at Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Jessie Loy Ayers may be made atwww.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Jessie Loy Ayers.

ohn Matthew “Matt” Barnes, age 37 of Powell, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 at his home. He was born January 24, 1975 in Mena, Arkansas, and moved to Tennessee at an early age. Matt loved to cook, garden, work with cacti, motorcycles, drive trucks, and write poetry. He is preceded in death by mother, Teresa Foust Barnes, grandfather, Hal Barnes, and grandparents Walter and Betty Sue Foust                                                                                      

Survivors:  

Father                         John Barnes                                     

Sister                          Ashley Barnes and husband, James Disney         Clinton

Brother                       James Barnes and Sandy McCoy                          Powell

Nieces                        Jasmyne, Taylor Hawkins, Brianna Barnes

Nephews                    Jaylen Disney, Gideon Barnes

Very Special Child    Alexandria

Host of other family members.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home                     

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel

A Private Interment will take place at a later date.

You may also view his guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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

Chuckie Bubba Isabell

Chuckie “Bubba” Isabell, age 47 of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born February 28, 1964 in Anderson County, TN. Chuckie was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church in Lake City. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and CB Radio. Chuckie is preceded in death by his mother, Claudine Hawkins Isabell and brother, Jimmy Joe Isabell.                                                                                                  

Survivors:  

Father & Step-Mother           Charles & Ruth Isabell                                  Lake City

Sister                                      Lisa Lindsey & husband Steve                    Lake City

Nephew                                  Dwight Isabell & wife Amanda                     Lake City

Great Nephew                       Dakota Isabell                                               Lake City

A Host of Friends and other family.
Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00PM, Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 16, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Burnette and Rev. Jimmy Lindsey officiating.

Interment: 11:00 AM, Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City.

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

You can also view Chuckie’s guestbook at www. Hatmakerfuneralhome.com

James Douglas “Doug” Housley, age 85, of Oak Ridge, formerly of LaFollette went peacefully to be with the Lord, February 14, 2012 with his loving wife, of 41 years and his daughter Suzie by his side.  A proud US Army veteran and a retired Campbell County Highway truck driver.  His interests included collecting coins, fishing, and gardening.  Preceded in death by parents, Sherman and Mary Shelby Housley; brother, Charles Housley. 

Survivors:

Wife:  SuzAnne Housley

Children:  Suzie of OakRidge

                Becky, Jean, and Linda of Indiana

Brothers:  Haskell Housley, Knoxville

                Roma Housley, Dandridge

Sisters:  Grace Synder, Juanita Peters, and Betty McCoige, all of Knoxville

              Kathy Stoffell, Georgia

Services 7 PM Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating

Interment 1 PM Friday Bakers Forge Cemetery with Military honors given by Campbell County Honor Guard

Family will received friends 5 to 7 PM Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Sonny Leo Hale passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church of Jacksboro, TN. He was also a member of Solar Masonic Lodge 730 in Dayton, OH.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clint Hale & Alice (Phillips) Hale, siblings Lerie, Avery, Pauline, & Arzo, and other aunts & uncles.

He is survived by his wife Carol (Kline) Hale of Caryville, sons Michael S. Hale & wife Norma of Middletown, OH, Brent Levan & wife Deanna of Urbana, OH, daughter Christine Shaver & husband Michael of New Lebanon, OH, grandsons Sean Hale, Justin LeVan, and Chad Levan, granddaughters Shana Hale and Alison Shaver, great-grandchildren Aiden & Emma Jo O’Conner, sisters Pearl Hargrove and Aline Kirkland, brothers James Hale & wife Betty and Billy Hale & wife Katy, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Baptist Church with Rev Mack Smith officiating. Interment will be on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the Harness Cemetery. 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. 

Nesby Leona Byrd, age 79, of Pioneer, TN passed away Sunday February 12, 2012 at the St Mary’s Hospital of Scott county. Mrs. Byrd was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and loved crocheting.

Preceded in death by : Husband Delmus Byrd. Parents: Carmie and Margaret O. Byrd. Sister and Brothers: Wilma Wilson, Carl Byrd and Dean Byrd.

Survived by:Children: Frances Byrd of Pioneer Michael Byrd and wife Marie of Pioneer, Ronnie Byrd and wife Margie of Manchester, KY, Karen Stephens and husband Rick of Huntville, TN. Grandchildren: Lennis Byrd of Chattanooga, TN, Chris Byrd and wife Letha of Manchester, KY, Chasity Jeffers and husband Mike of Oneida, TN, Michelle Isabel and husband Isaac of Huntsville, TN, Nicole Coffey and husband Adam of Pioneer, Lorie Mason and husband Randall of Pioneer, Brenda Kay and Donnie England Donnie Ray and Cheryl Burchfield, Jeff and Etta Jean Burchfield, Steve and Johnny Burchfield. Step grandchildren: Joy Silcox and husband Tommy. Great grandkids: Ryan Jeffers, Zachery and Shyanna Isabel, Jeremy Coffey, Kiaria Jeffers, Daniel Chambers Coffey, Hayden Mason, Brooke Byrd, Lyndsey Byrd, Brandon, Matthew England, Christian, Cameron , Kelsa , Brandy, Kyla and Josh Burchfield.
Step great grand kids: Rissa, Cameron and Ethan Silcox. Special friend, Regina Sexton.

Funeral service will be 1:30 PM Monday February 13, 2012 at Straight Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Carley Duncan and Rev. Rodney Mason officiating.

Hazel Mae Welch

Hazel Mae Welch, age 88, of Huntsville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012.  Preceded in death by husband, Victory L. Welch; parents, William Elvis & Lilly Mae Roddy Hinds; son, Larry Welch; daughter, Carolyn Robbins; grandson, Todd Welch

Survivors:

Sons:  William (Red) Welch & wife Linda, Seymour, Tn

           Victor Welch & wife Alla, Lawrenceburg, Ky

           Gary D. Welch, Ky.

Sister:  Joyce Riggs, Jacksboro

Graveside Services & Interment 11 AM Wednesday Powell Valley Cemetery

Rev. Jack Goins officiating

Family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral

Frank Keathley  

Mr. Frank Keathley, age 53 of Cynthiana, KY, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012.  Former President of the Southern Sons Motorcycle Club.  Preceded in death by Father, Rufus Keathley.

Survivors:  Son, Eric; daughter, Neshay; mother, Ethel Bolton Keathley all of LaFollette; sisters, Betty Keathley and Fay Hope both of Cynthiana, KY, Brenda Currin of NC, Elizabeth Keathley of LaFollette; brothers, Roger Keathley and wife, Kathy, Edward Keathley, and Marty Keathley all of LaFollette.  Several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.

Funeral Services Sunday 8 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Anwar Accawi officiating.  Family and friends will meet Monday at 10 A.M. at Keathley Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday before Funeral Services.  Online condolences for Mr. Keathley may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Frank Keathley.

Franklin Lee Fuzz Paul

Mr. Franklin Lee “Fuzz” Paul, age 67 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, at MethodistMedical Center in Oak Ridge.  Veteran of U.S. Army, member of the American Legion in Ohio, and a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Henry Edgar and Hettie Elizabeth Parrott Paul, brother, John Paul, sister, Laura Bell Paul, half-brothers, David Paul, James William Paul and Sammy Killis Paul.

Survivors:  Wife of 43 years, Charlene Paul of Jacksboro; sisters, Mary Bellamy and husband, Sam of Cicero, IN and JoAnn Overton and husband, Tommy of LaFollette; brothers, Lewis Paul and wife, Wanda and Carl Paul and wife, Christine all of LaFollette; mother-in-law, Tressie Sheffield of Caryville; aunt, Luola Mullens of LaFollette.  Several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services and interment Tuesday 11 A.M. at Campbell Memorial Gardens with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating.  Full military honors will be conducted by The Campbell County Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at Walters Funeral Home Chapel.  Online condolences for Mr. Paul may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Franklin Lee “Fuzz” Paul.

Jeanie Ruth Davis 

Jeanie Ruth Davis, age 85, of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the MethodistMedical Center. Jeanie was born on August 17, 1926 in Anderson County to the late Eli and Ina Beets Bolinger. She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. Jeanie loved working with flowers in her yard, and spending time with her family and friends. Jeanie is preceded in death by her husband Burrell Alan Davis, and her brother, Harley Bolinger.

Survivors:

Sons                           Gary Davis                                                                 Knoxville

                                    M. DeWayne Davis & Wife Joyce                           Knoxville

Sister                          Emily Davis                                                                Norris

Grandchildren            Kelly Ann Davis                                Baton Rouge, La.

                     Kristin Davis Simpson                         Birmingham, Al.

                     Lauren Elizabeth Davis                        Knoxville, Tn.

Great grand daughter   Ella Kate Simpson                         Birmingham, Al.

Visitation : 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Monday, February 13, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Norton officiating.

Interment: To follow the funeral service at Leach Cemetery in Lake City, Tennessee.

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

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

Helen Olivia Billingsley

Helen Olivia Billingsley, 83, passed away at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge on February 9, 2012. Miss Billingsley was born on March 26, 1928 in Lake City, Tennessee. She was a member of theLake City United Methodist Church. She spent the last six years as a resident of Summit View of Lake City. The thing that brought her the most joy was receiving pictures and hearing stories about her great nieces. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Sue and JC Billingsley, brothers, Glen, Hoyle, and Gene Billingsley, and nephew, Bradley Billingsley.

Survivors:

Sister                          Cynthia and Husband Melvin Edmonson                                       St. Louis, MO

Nephews                    Greg Edmonson                                                                                St. Louis, MO

                                    Kerry Edmonson                                                                               Portland, OR

Niece                          Melody Sorensen                                                                              Seattle, WA

Great Nieces             Maggie Edmonson                                                                           St. Louis, MO

                                    Marina Sorensen                                                                              Seattle, WA

                                    Maya Sorensen                                                                                 Seattle, WA

                                    Margo Sorensen                                                                               Seattle,WA                             

Brother                       Marvin Billingsley                                                                              Lake City, TN

Nephew                      Scott Billingsley                                                                                 Knoxville, TN

Great Nephew           Andrew Billingsley                                                                             Knoxville, TN

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, February, 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist ChurchCemetery in Claxton, Tennessee with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.

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

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

WILMOTH, WANDA SMITH- age 88, passed away Feb. 7, 2012, at LaFollette Court Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty one years, Richard Wilmoth, of Elizabethtown, KY; her parents, Jerry and Daily Smith of Eagan, TN; sisters, Lovella Porter of Leatherwood, KY and Geraldine Gray of LaFollette, TN; brothers, Fred Smith of South Pittsburg, TN and Robert "Boo" Smith of Dayton, OH; niece, Beverly Porter Paik of Cincinnati, OH and great-niece, Marlene Suttle Hatfield of LaFollette, TN. Wanda is survived by her sister, Janice Teague of Speedwell, TN and her brother, Charles Smith of Lexington, KY; several nieces, nephews, and a special great-great nephew, Brahn Teague of LaFollette, TN. Wanda was born in Eagan, TN in 1923 and lived there until she married Richard in 1965 and moved to KY. She lived in Elizabethtown forty six years, recently returning to TN in October, 2011. She was a very caring sister and aunt and she tried to take care of everyone, especially her younger siblings. Her life centered on her church, family, friends, neighbors, and her job. She was a member of the Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethton. She had a Rank 1 degree in Library Science and taught forty-three years in Campbell County and Claiborne County, TN and Hardin County, KY. She loved teaching and loved her students. Visitation is 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 10 followed by the funeral at 2:00 p.m. at Cox & Son Funeral Home, Jellico, TN, with Rev. Greg Chandler and Mr. A.B. Forman officiating. Interment immediately afterward at Jellico Cemetery with pallbearers, Jerry Smith, John Smith, Gray Smith, Freddy Teague, Brahn Teague and Bobby Teague; and honorary pallbearers, Edmund Hall, Shann Teague, Alvin Evans, Joe Brown and Ray Maiden. The Cox & Son Funeral Home of Jellico, TN is in charge of the arrangements.

Patsy Jane Brown

Patsy Jane Brown, age 47, of Caryville, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the LaFolletteMedical Center. Patsy was born on April 1, 1964 in Dayton, OH to Robert and Reba Bowling Adkins. She was a member of the Red Ash Baptist Church and enjoyed singing.  Patsy is preceded in death by Father-in-Law , Lawrence Brown.

Survivors:

Parents                       Robert Adkins & Wife Reba                                    Caryville

Son                             Justin Rutherford & Wife Keala                               Wartburg

Daughter                    Stephanie Baird & Husband Ronald                      LaFollette

Special Family          Allen Brown                                                                Deer Lodge

                                    Matthew Brown                                                          Deer Lodge

                                    Mary Lee Brown                                                        Deer Lodge

Brother                       Rick Adkins                                                               Dunbar, West Virginia

Several Nieces, Nephews and a host of other Relatives and Friends.

Visitation : 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM Sunday, February 12, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Braden and Rev. Don Allen officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at the McNeely Cemetery at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2012 for Patsy’s burial.

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

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

William Harold Nelson

William Harold Nelson age 62 of Jacksboro passed away on February 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born on October 15, 1949 in Columbus, OH to William and Gladys Rutherford Nelson. William enjoyed collecting knives, guns and watches. He will be dearly missed. William is preceded in death by Mother, Gladys Nelson; Brothers, Charles and Little Joe Nelson; Sister, Trula Nelson

Survived by:

Father……………..William Nelson
Sons………………...Neil Nelson and wife Bethany, Clint Nelson and wife Lisa
Daughters………...Tracey Ford, Terri Wallace and husband Ray, BJ Amburgey, April Ranta
Heather Nelson, Tiffany Nelson
Brothers…………….Wayne Nelson, George Nelson, Fred Nelson, Mark Nelson, Randy Nelson
Sisters………………..Mary Cooper, Glennan Nelson, Doris French, Kathy Cooper, Maggie Byrge, Beverly
Nelson
Grandchildren…….Chris Ford, Tyler Amburgey, Jessica Ford, Brent Goins, Chelsey Amburgey, Tristan
Wallace, Taylor Wallace, Keely Nelson, Raelynn Wallace, Angel Martinez, Marissa
Nelson, Colton Nelson, Chariot Ranta, Maya Nelson, Ezekiel Ranta, Riley Ranta ,
Nate Nelson, Jacob McCulley, Journey Nelson
A host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends at the Grantsboro Baptist Church on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 4-6PM with the Memorial Service to follow at 6:00PM. You may also view William’s guestbook online atwww.Holleygamblefh.com. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.