Mr. James “Don” Wilson went to be with the Lord and his beloved daughter, Donna, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at U.T. MedicalCenter in Knoxville.  He was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church, a retired insurance agent with American General, and a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was preceded in death by parents Virgil and Ora Marie Brantley Wilson; Daughter, Donna Marie Wilson Kitts; Brothers, Dennis, Eugene, and Paul Wilson; Sisters, Margie Sue Wilson and Wanda Peters Helton; Mother-in-law, Carrie Baird.

Don is survived by wife, Valerie Baird Wilson; Daughter, Amy Bolton; Grandchildren, Joseph and Johnna Kitts, Sierra Wilson, and Summer Bolton; Brother, Claude Wilson; Sisters, Peggy Hornsby and Catherine Paul; Father-in-law, Robert A. Baird.

Funeral Services Thursday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Elkins and Rev. Kenny Gillum officiating.  Family and friends will meet Friday 10 A.M. at Stokes Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Military Honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mr. Wilson may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. James “Don” Wilson.

Jesse C. Wright

Jesse C. Wright age 89 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. Member ofGlade Springs Baptist Church and Stooksbury Masonic Lodge. Retired Farmer and drove  Taxi  for over 50 years. Preceded in death by wife Bonnie Willoughby Wright, brothers Ed, Sherman & Robert Wright and sister Ethel.

Survivors:

Wife: Hattie

Son & daughter-in-law: Ronnie & Donna Wright

Granddaughter Shannon and husband Michael Andrews, M.D.

Great grandchildren Connor, Audrey & Luke

Sister:  Florence Hickerson   

Sisters-in-law: Billie Wright, Elsie Aiken &

Lucille Willoughby    Several Nieces & Nephews

Graveside Service & Interment 12 noon Monday Bakers Forge Cemetery

Rev. Tim Russell officiating

The family will receive friends 10 am until 11:30 am Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home    Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Larry C. Hensley

Larry C. Hensley age 63, of LaFollette, passed way Saturday, April 14, 2012. He was a member of East LaFollette BaptistChurch and retired from the City of LaFollette after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by Parents Laton & Helen Richards Hensley, Sisters Louise Marlow & Sandra Willoughby.

Survivors:

Daughters & Sons-in-law:  Kim & David Oakes                                                   

                                             Amanda & Joshua Foreman  

                                             2 Grandchildren  

                                            Twin Brother Gary & wife Peggy Hensley

                                            Sisters & Brothers-in-law: Linda & Bill Archer, Barbara & Mike Hatmaker

                                            1 Niece & 7 nephews

                                            Special friends Mae Tucher, Dee Dee, Stephanie & Ronnie

Funeral Service 8 p.m. Monday East LaFollette Baptist Church

Rev. Kenny Gillum & Rev. Greg Chandler officiating

Interment 11 am Tuesday Powell Valley Cemetery

The family will receive friends 6 -8 pm Monday at East LaFollette Baptist Church

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Herman Brown, Jr.

Mr. Herman Brown Jr. age 63 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Physicians RegionalMedical Center in Knoxville.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by parents, Herman Brown Sr. and Willie White Brown, and brother, Michael Brown.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Nova Brown of LaFollette; Son, Robert Deboy Brown of LaFollette; One Grandson, Christopher Deboy Brown of LaFollette; Brothers, Jack Brown of Jacksboro, Floyd “Bo” Brown, and Billy Brown, both of LaFollette; Sisters, Judy McCreary of LaFollette, Patricia Wilson of LaFollette, Helen Horn of Jacksboro, Brenda Rutherford of Jacksboro, Vanessa Dumont of Jacksboro, Melissa Wallace of LaFollette, and Alice Brown of LaFollette; 15 Nieces, 19 Nephews, Several great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Tuesday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating.  Family and friends will meet Wednesday 9:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Campbell Memorial Gardens for 10 A.M. graveside services and interment, with military honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 7 P.M. before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mr. Brown may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Herman Brown Jr.

Robert Terry Slover

Rev. Robert Terry Slover, age 64, of Lake City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Terry was born in Campbell County on June 4, 1947, to the late Ralph and Swela Foust Slover. He is a retiree with 41 years of service with Powell Clinch Utilities. Rev. Terry previously pastored Guiding Star, Little Cove Creek, Mars Hill, and Red Hill, where he is a member. He enjoyed traveling and riding through Cades Cove. Terry enjoyed going spending time with his friends at Hardees. In addition to his parents, Rev. Terry is preceded in death by his uncle, Albert “Slim” Slover, and his Father-in-Law, G.H. Queener.

Survivors

Wife of 41 Years                                           Marsha Slover                                                           Lake City

Daughter                                                        Teresa McCoy & Husband Andy                             Hickory, NC

Light of His Life, His Grand-daughter         Abigail McCoy

Brothers                                                         Don Slover & Wife Brenda                                      Ohio

                                                                        Billy Joe Slover                                                          Ohio

Mother-in-Law                                               Hazel Queener                                                          Vasper

Sister-in-Law                                                 Sandra Spencer                                                        Vasper

Nephew                                                          Darren Slover & Wife Gretchen

Nieces                                                            Gerri Hubble & Husband Steve

                                                                        Danielle Slover

                                                                        Nicky Frederick & Husband Joe

                                                                        Kellie Stanfield & Husband Al

                                                                        April Wilson Nelson

                                                                        Sharon Mackey

Special Cousin                                              Mike and Debbie Malicote and family

And a Host of loving great nieces, nephews, and family

The family would like to give a Special Thanks to the Covenant Health Hospice for their loving care and support.

Visitation: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Monday, April 16, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00pm, Monday April 16, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donnie Wallace, and Brother Lannie Wallace officiating.                   

 Interment: Friends and Family will meet at the Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 11:00 am.

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

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Irene Armstrong

Betty Irene Armstrong, age 68, of the Beech Grove Community in Lake City, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Betty was born May 29, 1943, in Anderson County. She was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. Betty enjoyed spending time with her grand kids, flowers, and decorating for the holidays. Betty is preceded in death by her mother, Getrude Sharp and brothers, Ricky, and Terry Sharp.

Survivors

Father                                     Mack Sharp                                                               Indiana

Daughter                                Janice Ruffner & husband Rick                                           Lake City

Sons                                       Donnie Armstrong & wife Connie                                       Lake City

David Armstrong & wife Susie                                            Lake City

Ronnie Armstrong                                                                 Lake City

                       

Brother                                   Kenny Wayne Sharp                                                 California

Sister                                      Stella Chazev                                                                        California

8 Grandchildren

5 Great Grandchildren

Visitation: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00pm, Wednesday April 18, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.Lynn Mowery officiating                   

 Interment: Friends and Family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 10:30 am to go in procession to Pine Hill Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment.

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

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement

Hazel Yvonne Lawson, age 78, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the UT Medical Center. She enjoyed singing, playing piano, raising flowers, gardening, and hauling hay. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie & Pearl (Harness) Parks, husband Ben Lawson, brothers Othal, Owen, Arthur, Lawrence, & Ralph Parks, sisters Helen Cole, Edna McGhee, Ernestine Leach, and Thelma Trammel.

She is survived by her son Danny S. Lawson & wife Debra of LaFollette, daughters Kathy Shown & husband David and Sandra Thompson & husband Johnny all of LaFollette, sister Blanch Hutson of Winchester, TN, grandchildren Brad & Trent Shown, Travis Thompson, Meagan Welden, Aaron Lawson, Tommy, Cody, Anthony, & Marissa Lawson, great-grandchildren Peyton & Lawson Shown, Colie Thompson, Collen Welden, and Blaklyn Lawson.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Danny Lawson, Rev. Brad Shown, Aaron Lawson, and Donavon Welden officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at 12:00 noon on Monday, April 16, 2012 in the Campbell Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette 

Mrs. Patti Sue Green age 71 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Mother, Mary Leach Green; Brothers, Jerry Spradlin, Carl David Spradlin, Shirley Patton Spradlin, Jimmy Leach, Jackie Spradlin, and very special friend, Charlie Green.

Survivors: Son, Charles Stan Green of Jacksboro; Daughters, Susie Green Byrd and husband John, Tammy Green McCreary and husband Adam, and Tracy Green Hembree and husband Derrick, all of Clinton, TN; Seven Grandchildren; Sisters, Carolyn Baker and husband Bob, of Knoxville, Brenda Donaldson of Dickson, TN, and Pam Brazzell and husband Steve, of Charlotte, TN. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Sunday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Boyd Bingham III officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday 10:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and Proceed to Dewey Hill-Cumberland View Cemetery for 11 A.M. graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Sunday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mrs. Green may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Patti Sue Gree

PARSONS, CLYDENE (PHILLIPS) - age 76 of Caryville, Tennessee, a loving and patient wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was born in Lawrence County, the city of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee on July 15, 1935, the daughter of Clarence Eugene and Lela Kay (Henson) Phillips. In the 1940's, the family moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan where she had a career at the former Michigan Bell Telephone and Bendix Aerospace in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Clydene married her love, E.J. Parsons on June 21, 1952. Their strong marriage lasted for more than 53 years and together they raised three loving daughters. Upon retirement, they relocated to East Tennessee, where she enjoyed many hours on Norris Lake. She loved to garden and her home was surrounded by many beautiful flowers that attracted a variety of birds, including her favorite hummingbirds. She was a member of the Church of Christ since 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, father and mother. She is survived by three daughters: Sheree Ann (Bob) Sims of Melrose, Florida, Deanna Kay (Scott) Porter of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Brenda Sue (Kevin) Chaves-Torres of Knoxville, Tennessee, five grandchildren: Angela Dawn (Cris) Gonzales of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Jason Matthew (Laken) Sims of Alachua, Florida, Deven Cesar Chaves-Torres of Knoxville, Tennessee, Amanda Rae Burby of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Andr'ea Olivia Porter of Ypsilanti, Michigan, six great-grandchildren: Antonio DeMarco and Gabriel Giovanni Gonzales of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Evanna Clydene Sims of Alachua, Florida, MaKayla Rose Stumbo, David William Scott and Joshua George Burby, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, two sisters Gladys (Victor) Schwartzenberger of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Patricia Kay Phillips of Tecumseh, Michigan, one brother John Turner (Jay) Phillips of Saline, Michigan and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City on Friday, April 13, 2012 from 5-7 PM. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in the chapel at 2PM with Kermit Parsons officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will be on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the Isaac Parsons Cemetery in Floyd County Kentucky at 2:00PM. Donations may be made to Covenant Hospice Services or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. You may also view Clydene's guestbook online atwww.Holleygamblefh.com. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Marie P. McAtee age 80 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at U.T. Medical Center, Knoxville. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Preceded in death by her Husband, Perry Andrew McAtee Sr., Sons, Donald Andrew McAtee and Ronald Perry McAtee.

Survivors: Two Daughters, Angela Morgan and husband Billy, of LaFollette, and Kathryn Gunter and husband Burt, of Jacksboro; Two Sons, Perry Andrew McAtee Jr., and Christopher Charles McAtee, both of Pensacola, FL; Four Grandchildren, Two Great-Grandchildren; Sisters, Dolores Ann Thompson, and Dorothy Lu Cuttie, both of Pensacola, FL. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial Services Friday 7:30 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with President Russell Figueira officiating. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Louisville, KY. The family will receive friends 6 to 7:30 P.M. Friday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mrs. McAtee may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Marie P. McAtee.

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