Mrs. Betty Lou Rutherford, age 82, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Garland Rutherford, sister Wanda Stump, and brothers Bob Rutherford and Calvin Rutherford. Betty traveled the world and made her home in The Philippines, Germany, France and several different locations in the US. She loved people and her family with all of her being. Betty enjoyed league bowling, playing rook with the family, and bingo. She professed her faith in Jesus at a young age and is now with her family in heaven.

She is survived by her brother Garland, nieces Faith (Danny) McCullah, Hope (Rance) Tillotson, and nephew Dean (Susie) Dillon. Great nieces Megan McCullah, Charity Tillotson, Great nephew Cody McCullah, and other family and friends. The most special person in Betty's life was her great nephew, Cody McCullah. She loved Cody as if he was her own child. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Summit View of Lake City for their tender care and patience.

A private graveside service will be held with Cody McCullah officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Adventures in Missions c/o Cody McCullah 2610 Kensington Alley, Gainesville, GA 30504. Online condolences for Mrs. Rutherford may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Betty Lou Rutherford.






Mr. Dennis Ray “Denny” Sharp age 60 of LaFollette passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 at his home. Mr. Sharp was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Father, James Sharp.

Survivors: Daughter, Melissa Weldon and husband Preston, of Ila, GA; Granddaughter, Courtney Weldon of Ila, GA; Mother, Margie Sharp Chapman of LaFollette; Brothers, James Sharp Jr. and wife Carol, of Richmond, VA, and Larry D. Sharp of LaFollette; Sister, Brenda Andrews and husband Mitch, of Caryville. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services and Interment Wednesday 1 P.M. at Campbell Memorial Gardens with Rev. Arnold Burress officiating. Military Honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Walters Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses. Online condolences for Mr. Sharp may be made www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Dennis Ray “Denny” Sharp.






Larry Keith Smiddy, age 57, of Clinton passed away Monday, April 02, 2012. He was of the Methodist faith. US Airforce veteran and retired after 20 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Harley & Faye Smith Smiddy; niece Lori Smiddy Davis.
Survivors:
Daughter: Valerie Smiddy Arnold, Spartanburg, SC
Son: Brian Smiddy, Clinton
Brother: Harley A. (Tennie) & wife Linda Smiddy, Chattanooga
Nephew: Jerry & Paula Davis
Great nephews: Sam Allen Davis & Noah Wade Davis
Aunts: Della (Bo) Chapman & Neva Brown

Many Cousins and friends

Services 8 PM Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Bill Raines & Rev. Mike Jones officiating

Interment 11 AM Thursday Bakers Forge Cemetery with Military honors given by

Campbell County Honor Guard

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Jessie Lola (Douglas) Nutt was a member of the United Methodist Church of LaFollette. She was born on June 20, 1921 in White Oak, Tennessee. She was married to Emerson Nutt on August 21, 1943. Emerson was born on April 28, 1881 and passed away on October 18, 1965. He had two children from a former marriage: JR Nutt who passed away on August 29, 1971 and Joann Nutt.

Her parents were Rev JL Douglas, born on April 29, 1881 and passed away on September 24, 1966, and Dora (Heatherly) Douglas, born on August 3, 1889 and passed away on August 1, 1987.

She had two sisters: Nina (Douglas) King, born May 11, 1917 and passed away on December 14, 1989, and Nona (Douglas) Branam, born on April 17, 1919.

She had six nephews: Gary W. King of Elkridge, Maryland, Billy Ray King, Harold Branam of Savannah, Georgia, Clifford Branam of White Oak, Tennessee, Donny Joe Branam (deceased), and Larry Bruce Branam of Houston, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Bobbie Sue Jones, age 75, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 in the LaFollette Nursing Home. She was a very loving mother and sister that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She never met a stranger and she loved the outdoors, especially mowing her yard.

She is preceded in death by her parents Howard & Etaline Stittums, husband Franklin Delano Jones, sons David Lynn Stittums and Dennis James Jones, daughter Nola Sue Stittums, and brother Darrell Lynn Stittums.

She is survived by her sons Brian and Tim Jones both of LaFollette, daughter Rhonda Wallace of LaFollette, brothers JL Stittums and wife Mary Alice of LaFollette and David Stittums and wife Sherry of Murfreesboro, sisters Charlene Swindle of LaFollette, Delores Dickens and husband Garland of Griffin, GA, and Nina Joe White and husband Gary of Eaton, OH, 19 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. JR Kitts officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6 – 8 p.m. Interment will be on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hill Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Edna L. Petree age 95 of Duff passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a member of New Freedom Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Husband, Harry H. Petree; Sons, James Earl, David and Bobby; Granddaughter, Misty; Great-Granddaughter, Bailey; Parents; Charlie and Ila Blidge Calfee Brady; several sisters, and one brother.

Survivors; Daughters, Rosa Draker of LaFollette, Jewell Clark and husband James, of Atlanta, GA, Nancy Smith of Atlanta, GA, and Karen Jane Douglas and husband Ricky, of LaFollette; Sons, Harry Van Petree and wife Margaret, of Waterford, MI, Charles Petree and wife Mary, of Duff, Paul Petree and wife Ann, of Morristown, TN, and Jack Petree and wife Wendy, of LaFollette; Twelve Grandchildren, Several Great-Grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Tuesday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Graham and Rev. Wade Walls officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday 11 A.M. at Campbell Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mrs. Petree may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Edna L. Petree.

James Donald (J.D.) Poston, age 77, of LaFollette, after an extended illness, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 31, 2012 at his home.  Member of Forks Grove BaptistChurch.  Preceded in death by son, Timothy James Poston; mother, Lutisha Williamston Poston; father, Joseph E. Poston; brothers, Carl & Lloyd Poston.

Survivors:

Wife:  Anna Young Poston

Daughters: Sharon Cullen &husband John

                  Donna Jeffers & husband Greg

Son:  Jamey Scott Poston & wife Allison Kitts Poston

Sisters:  Marjorie Hatmaker, Ruth Poston, Ruby Henegar

7 Grandchildren     6 Great grandchildren

Graveside Services & Interment were held Monday, April, 02, 2012 at

Powell Valley Cemetery with Rev. Ovid Bolton officiating

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Michael D. Jordan, age 58, of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012. He was a very loving son, brother, uncle, and friend that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a 1972 graduate of West Carrollton High School of Dayton, OH and was a Veteran of the US Army.

He was preceded in death by his father Richard L. Jordan.

He is survived by his mother Geneva Jordan of Jacksboro, sisters Carol Cox and husband David of Marietta, GA and Patsy Kimball of Dayton, OH, brothers Fred Jordan and wife Carolyn of Caryville, Steve Jordan and wife Kathy of Jacksboro, Keith Jordan and wife Cecilia of Knoxville, Wade Jordan and wife Linda of Dayton, OH, Wayne Jordan and wife Lydia of Dayton, OH and Richard Jordan and wife Kelly of Dayton, OH, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Interment will be on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in the Meredith Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

Edna L. Petree

Mrs. Edna L. Petree age 95 of Duff passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center.  She was a member ofNew Freedom Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Harry H. Petree; Sons, James Earl, David and Bobby; Granddaughter, Misty; Great-Granddaughter, Bailey; Parents; Charlie and Ila Blidge Calfee Brady; several sisters, and one brother.

Survivors; Daughters, Rosa Draker of LaFollette, Jewell Clark and husband James, of Atlanta, GA, Nancy Smith of Atlanta, GA, and Karen Jane Douglas and husband Ricky, of LaFollette; Sons, Harry Van Petree and wife Margaret, of Waterford, MI, Charles Petree and wife Mary, of Duff, Paul Petree and wife Ann, of Morristown, TN, and Jack Petree and wife Wendy, of LaFollette; Twelve Grandchildren, Several Great-Grandchildren.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Tuesday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Graham and Rev. Wade Walls officiating.  Family and friends will meet Wednesday 11 A.M. at Campbell Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Petree may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Edna L. Petree.

George Folton McFarland George Folton McFarland George Folton McFarland age 78 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012. He was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church and attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, member of Stooksbury Masonic Lodge 602 F&AM , Knoxville Scottish Rite Body and a US Army Veteran. He retired from the Campbell Co. School System after 38 years of service and recently was an employee of Grace Rehab. Preceded in death by Son Mark Folton McFarland, Parents Harv McFarland and Madia Webb, Brothers Harvey & Jimmy McFarland, Sisters: Beatrice Overton, Erma Hatmaker, Patsy Carson & Marie Eubanks. Survivors: Wife: Correna Petree McFarland Daughters & Sons-in-law: Renee & Larry Tackett, Lake City Lisa & Stacey Malicote, Meridianville, AL Granddaughters: Mykaela Tackett & Lauren Malicote Brother: Charlie McFarland, FL Several Nieces & Nephews Special Buddy Michael Kitts Funeral Service 8 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel Rev. Jimmy Griffith officiating Interment 11 am Monday Bakers Forge Cemetery with Military Honors by Campbell Co. Honor Guard. Memorials maybe made to Campbell Co. Relay for Life. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Cross – Smith Funeral Home

Clydia Jeam Freeman

Clydia Jean Freeman, age 79 of LaFollette, went home to be the Lord on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at her residence. Mom was born on February 6, 1933 in Union County, Tennessee to the late Charlie McCuen and Eltha Dial Sweat. She was a member of Bethlehem BaptistChurch in LaFollette. Mom enjoyed spending time with family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a faithful homemaker who enjoyed quilting and she made several different quilts that were sent to many states. She was an avid Tennessee Lady Vol and Atlanta Braves fan. She was called “Mom” by several people at the Lake City Ballfield. In addition to her parents, Mom is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Freeman, her daughter, Joyce Freeman, and her brother J.W. Sweat.

Survivors:  

Daughters                               Shelia Freeman                                                             LaFollette

                                                Sherri Hall & Husband Tim                                                          LaFollette

Sons                                        Randy Freeman & Wife Jeanette                                     Tazewell

                                                Ricky Freeman                                                              Jacksboro

                                                Rev. Ronnie “Bo” Freeman & Wife Sandy                         LaFollette

Brother                                   Rex Sweat & Wife Susie                                                            LaFollette

Sisters                                      Glenna Dean Dunn & Husband Jack                                            Middlesboro, KY

                                                Chris Morton & Husband Calvin                                       Jacksboro

 Grandchildren               Amber Crowell                                                               Jacksboro

                                                Jessica Miracle & Husband Anthony                                            Williamsburg, KY

                                                Jason Freeman & Wife Jessica                                       Jacksboro

                                                Brittany Hall                                                                              LaFollette

                                                April Riley & Husband Mike                                                        Jacksboro

Great Grandchildren                   Sydney & Jaycee Rae Miracle

                                                Emily Crowell

                                                Lauren Ansley Freeman

                                                Stacy & Michael Riley

                                                And two more on the way

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other family members and friends.

The family would like to give a Special Thanks to the UT Hospice, Dr Gurpreet and Dr Harjeet Narula, and the staff of LaFollette Health Clinic for their loving care and support during this time.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00PM, Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette. Clydia will Lie In State on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bill Braden and Grandson Jason Freeman officiating.

Clydia’s Interment will follow funeral service at Bakers Forge Cemetery in LaFollette, TN.

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

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

Joann Eggers Aldridge

Joann Eggers Aldridge, age 77 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012.  Born in North Carolina on March 31, 1934, to the late George D. & Lona Eggers.  She was a homemaker, a Sunday school teacher, Girl Scout leader and loved her family and her Lord.

Preceded in death by husband of 42 years, Frank Aldridge; brothers, Bob, Frank, Eugene and Carroll Eggers; sisters, Bina Townsend, Hazel Ashley & Rosie Goodson.

Survivors:

Son:  Gary Aldridge & wife Carolyn, LaFollette

Daughter:  Barbara Aldridge, Jacksboro

Brothers:  Tom Eggers

                 Charlie Eggers & wife Martha

                 Gurney Eggers & wife Elaine

Sisters:  Ruth Cook

             Lucy Warren

Grandchildren:  Chesni Orick & husband Joe

                          Justin Aldridge & wife Carrie

Great-grandchildren:  Briana Paige & Zane Steven

Funeral Services 8 PM Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. George Asbury officiating

Interment 11 AM Saturday Powell Valley Cemetery

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

May Alma Perry, age 96, passed away at Cumberland Village on Monday, March 26, 2012.
No services are planned at this time.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  

Sandra K. McCloud McCord, age 56 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 25, 2012 atNorth Knoxville Medical Center.  She is preceded in death by her father, Wiley McCloud, brother, Raymond McCloud, nephew, Charlie McCloud, niece, Angel Ballew, and grandmother, Louise Phillips.  She was a member of Walk by Faith Church, Lenoir City, and Co-Chairman of the Prayer Committee.

Mrs. McCord is survived by; Husband, James McCord of Jacksboro, Mother, Vesta McCloud of Jacksboro, Brother, Charles McCloud and wife Sheri, of LaFollette, Brother, Wiley McCloud Jr. and wife Roberta, of Dandridge, Sister, Debra Ballew and husband Jimmy, of LaFollette, Brother, Harold McCloud and wife Patty, of Independence, VA, Brother, Everett McCloud and Renee Stanfield of Jacksboro, Brother, Greg McCloud and wife Debbie, of LaFollette, Stepson, Aaron and Kayla McCord, Stepdaughters; Devia McCord and Telisha McCord, Mother-in-law, Barbara Giles of Loudon, TN, Brother and Sister-in-law, Tony and Lisa McCord, Brother and Sister-in-law, Kevin and Nikki Richardson, Sister-in-law, Lisa McCloud.  Twelve Grandchildren.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Wednesday 11 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Kirby officiating.  Interment to follow at Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. McCord may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Sandra K. McCloud McCord.

Hosea James Sutton 90, of Lafollette passed away March 22.2012. at Cumberland Village. Mr. Sutton was Born March 12, 1922. He was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church where he attended when he was able, He enjoyed reading his Bible working in his garden and spending time with his family. He was a Retired Army Veteran.

He is preceded in death by wife Alpha Paul Sutton. Mother and Father Swept and Nannie Sutton, two brother’s Bill and Charlie Sutton and one sister Aileen Sutton.

He is survived by one brother Robert Sutton and one sister Hattie Davis all of Lafollette Tn. He is Survived by Step son Donnie and Lydia Paul of Jacksboro Tn. Curt Paul, Chet and Wife Gay Paul, Eugene and Wife Gail Paul with whom he made his home with. Twelve Step Grandchildren and twelve Great Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. With Rev. LeRoy Braden officiating. Family will receive friends on March 24, 2012 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home from 6 – 8 p.m. Interment will be at Sunrise Cemetery. Honor Guard will be in charge of graveside service.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.