Anna Margaret Arnett, of Knoxville, went home Friday morning, April 6, 2012.  Born December 13, 1942 to the late Otha Calloway and Helen Maria Houston.  She declared her faith in God, her Savior, at an early age.  Graduated from LaFollette Colored High School in 1962.  She was employed by Levi Strauss for many years, but later retired from Knox County School System (Austin East High School).

Anna was a devoted wife of 37 years to Melvin Richard Arnett.  Preceded in death by siblings, Joe Lewis, Jackie, Phillip “Pete”, Dennis and Elma Jean.

Survivors:

Husband:  Melvin R. Arnett

Daughters:  Tiretha Miller, Ursula Younge, Dania Bradby and Natasha Vanderbilt

8 grandchildren    5 great grandchildren

Brothers: Douglas & Dexter Houston

Sisters:  Kay Ellen Radford and Suenella Houston

Aunt: Christine Hendrix

Nieces:  Delphine and Diedre Houston

The family will receive friends 11 AM to 12 NOON Saturday, April 14th at PayneAvenue Missionary Baptist Church, 2714 Martin Luther King Avenue, Knoxville with

Services to follow.

Pastor Cecil Clarke officiating

Interment to follow at Highland South Memorial Gardens, Chapman Highway

Courtesy of Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Crystal Jeanette Hartsock Lucas, age 67, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and sister who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter & Grace (Creech) Hartsock, husband David Floyd Lucas, brothers Vernon, Gary, and Bill Hartsock, and infant brother Harold Hartsock.

She is survived by her sons Adrian Lucas and wife Donna of LaFollette and Kevin Lucas of Texas, daughters Teressa Turpin and husband Douglas of Kentucky and Ebony Gearhart and husband Andy of Oklahoma, brother Marvin Hartsock of Dandridge, TN, sisters Wanda Lou McCreedy and husband Jim of Seattle, WA, Susie Gillum and husband Auto of Corbin, KY, and Phyllis McKnight and husband Hank of Kentucky, and 7 grandchildren.

Graveside service will be on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Powell Valley Cemetery Rev Jeff Armstrong officiating.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette

Frank Nelson, age 89, of LaFollette passed from this life on Monday, April 9, 2012 at the LaFollette Health & Rehab Center surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Retha Nelson, father and mother George & Celia Nelson, daughter Etta Sue Nelson Goins, son-in-law Ronald Goins, brothers Emmett, Merl, Lee Allen, and Horace Nelson, sisters Tennessee Russell, Irene Nelson, and Della Nelson.

He is survived by his son Haskell Gayle Nelson & wife Lunda, daughter Jean Nelson Adkins & husband C.L. Adkins, brothers Howard and J.C. Nelson, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Charles Wilson officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be on Thursday, April 12, 2012 in the Bakers Forge Cemetery.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette 

Millard Lee Hammac, age 86, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at his home.

He was a faithful longtime member, deacon and greeter of Coolidge First Baptist Church who never met a stranger.  A proud WWII Army veteran serving in France and Germany.   Preceded in death by mother, Mollie Lambert; sister, Lassie Ivey; brothers, M.F. & Sewell Hammac

Survivors:

Wife:  Geneva Longmire Hammac

Sons & daughters-in-law:  Roger and Vickie Hammac

                                           Danny and Joyce Hammac

                                           Randy and Amy Hammac                       

Grandchildren:  Russ, Mandi, Jill, Daniel, Sara, Karla and Logan 

7 Great grandchildren 

Sister-in- law:  Pearl Hammac of Norris

Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of friends

Special thanks to all who have shown kindness during this time

Funeral Services 8 PM Thursday, April 12^th at Coolidge First Baptist Church

Rev. W. H. (Sonny) Longmire, Rev. Jeff Slone & Rev. Lynn Ray officiating

Interment 11 AM Friday Longmire Cemetery with Military honors given by

Campbell County Honor Guard

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Campbell County Cancer Association,P.O. Box 122; Jacksboro, Tn  37757

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday, April 12^th at Coolidge First BaptistChurch

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Ted Hollingsworth

Ted Wayne Hollingsworth, age 66, found his peace and healing in the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on April 6, 2012. Ted was a free spirit who loved people and enjoyed life. He was a loving brother and a friend to all who knew him. Ted will be remembered for his quick wit, his charm and intelligence, his giving spirit and his ability to make people laugh. He was affectionately called “U.T.” for his role of “Uncle” in the family and his love for the University of Tennessee, his Alma Mater. He was a popular and well-loved member of the Zeta Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at the University of Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by her parents, James David (Bo) and Marjorie Rose Hollingsworth of Jacksboro, TN, and nephews Andy Hollingsworth of Nashville, TN, Michael Schroeder and Jerry Schroeder (Little Jerry) of Pensacola, FL.

He is survived by his brother David Hollingsworth (Joanie) of Old Hickory, TN, sisters Gail Schroeder (Papa Don) of Pensacola, FL, Sheree Carroll (Danny) of Knoxville, TN, nieces Melanie Saccomanno (Peter) of Pensacola, FL, Jennifer Barham (Chip) of Murfreesboro, TN, nephews Jim Hollingsworth (Jenifer) of Nashville, TN, Ben Hollingsworth (Kelly) of Knoxville, TN, Scott Schroeder (Jamie) of Pensacola, FL, Jordan Carroll (USAF) of Elsworth, SD, and Dalton Carroll of Pensacola, FL. He is also survived by numerous cousins, great nieces and great nephews, and countless friends.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 12 noon in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Reverend Charles Shultz officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 am – 12 noon. Interment will follow in Campbell County Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette

Mr. Hollingsworth’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwils

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.