Pearlie Clouse, age 66, of Lafollette passed away Thursday April 5, 2012 at the Lafollette Medical Center. She was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife and sister that enjoyed going to church, singing in the choir and spending time with her dog Rocky.

She was preceded in death by husband, Billy Earl Clouse. Parents, Nevola and Rosie Turner Fugate.

Survived by Brothers: Taylor Fugate and William Fugate, both of Jackson, KY. Sisters: Peggy Winkler of Middleton, OH, Margaret Edwards of Miamisburg, OH and Junati Fugate of Waynesville, OH

Funeral service will be 12 PM Saturday April 7, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Joe Silcox and Rev. Danny Orick officiating. Interment will follow in Campbell Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 11 until 12 before funeral service.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home Lafollette 

Judy Massengill age 68 of Caryville passed away suddenly Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was a member The Church of God of Prophecy in Barlow, Ohio but faithfully attended and was a Sunday School Teacher at Forks Grove Baptist Church. Retired from Social Security Administration.  Proceeded in death by Parents Robert and Phylis Robertson Bowles and Sister Donna.

Survivors: Husband Rusty Massengill

                 Daughter & Son-in-law: Erin & Todd Poston

                 Granddaughters: Mollie Poston & Kayley Daugherty

                 Brothers: David (Dee) Bowles, Joe ( Bonnie) Bowles, Jack (Becky) Bowles

                  Sister: Susie (Randy) Thorn

                 Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of friends

Funeral Service 8 p.m. Tuesday Forks Grove Baptist Church

Rev. Ronnie Poston    Rev. J.J. Patterson officiating

Interment 11 a.m. Wednesday Powell Valley Cemetery

The family will receive friends 5 -8 p.m. Tuesday at Forks Grove Baptist Church

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Nancy Huddleston Olson

Mrs. Nancy Huddleston Olson age 58 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 at JellicoCommunity Hospital.  She was a member of Stanfield Church of God.  Preceded in death by parents, James E. and Martha Ross Huddleston, Granddaughter, Kristina Bolton.

Survivors: Daughter, Tammy Olson of LaFollette; Granddaughters, Nichole Olson and Shyanna Bolton, both of LaFollette; Sisters, Bobbie Huddleston Caiata of LaFollette; Special Friend, William Smallwood; Sister, Bonnie Bolton and husband Ronnie of LaFollette; Brother, John Luther Huddleston and wife Bernice, of Duff.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Tuesday 10 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Kennedy and Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating.  Interment to follow at Locust Stump Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Olson may be made atwww.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Nancy Huddleston Olson. 

George T. Heatherly

Mr. George T. Heatherly age 84 of Maryville, TN, formerly of LaFollette,  passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville.  He was a retired machinist, auto worker, construction worker, mechanic, and carpenter.  He was a member of Four Mile Missionary Baptist Church for many years.  Preceded in death by his parents, William L. and Cleda Dople Heatherly.

Survivors: Wife of 65 years, Mrs. Clarice Heatherly of Maryville; Children, Susan Green of Maryville, Georgia Ann Simeone of Michigan; Grandsons, Richard Payne of Maryville, Robert Smith of Alaska, and Russell Smith of Michigan; Granddaughter, Jeanette Robinson of Maryville; Seven Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Charles Heatherly of Alabama.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Monday 1 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Sparks officiating.  Interment to follow at Walters Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Monday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mr. Heatherly may be made atwww.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. George T. Heatherly. 

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Nellie Langley Shipwash, age 94, of Clinton, formerly of Caryville passed away Friday, April 06, 2012.

Preceded in death by husband, Floyd Shipwash; parents, Arthur & Susie Byrd Langley; sisters, Juanita Miller, Bernice “Tiny” Langley; granddaughter, Lori Lane

Survivors:

Daughters:  Billie Lane, Clinton

                   Diane & Carlos Pennington, Paris, Ky

6 Grandchildren       14 Great grandchildren

Services 1 PM Monday Caryville First Baptist Church

Rev. Charles Noss officiating

Interment 4 PM Monday Wartburg Cemetery

Family will receive friends 11 AM at Caryville First Baptist Church

Arrangments by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Additional information will be forthcoming

Jason Travis Bruce Jason Travis Bruce Jason Travis Bruce age 33, of Andersonville passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012. He was of the Baptist Faith and an Auto Mechanic. Preceded in death by Grandparents: James Bruce, Ulis & Agnes Wallace, Aunts Kathleen Jackson, Elizabeth Burris, Louise Swatzell & Shirley Goodman, Uncle Jerry Wallace and Cousin Gary Jackson. Survivors: Son:Isaac Bruce Parents: Johnny & Carolyn Bruce Brother: : Bertha Bruce Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends Funeral Service 8 p.m. Friday Cross –Smith Chapel Interment 11 a.m. Saturday Woodlawn Cemetery The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Kenneth L. Brandenburg, age 68, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012. He was a very loving father who enjoyed spending time with his family, being in the mountains, looking for Ginseng, or just walking around enjoying the outdoors.                                                                                                             

He is preceded in death by his parents Troy & Beulah Brandenburg, wife Lucille Palmer Brandenburg, son Steven Brandenburg, and brother Ernest Brandenburg.                                                                                                                     

He is survived by his daughter Loria Delk and husband Earl of LaFollette, brothers Carl Brandenburg and wife Kathy of White Oak and Billy Ray Brandenburg of Indiana, sisters Emma Sue Marlow and husband Tony of Kingston Springs, Betty Zupa and husband Bruce of Nashville, Rhonda Sharon and husband Wayne of Nashville, and Loretta Tucker and husband Mike of Kentucky, 3 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Peabody Cemeterywith Rev Cecil Delk officiating.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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.