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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Helen Patrick Mounts, age 78, of Speedwell passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Tennova Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was a great and active church member at Emmanuel Baptist Church and loved to bowl.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Laura Patrick, brother Johnny Patrick, and sister Shirley Cline.

She is survived by her husband Dennis G. Mounts of Speedwell, sons Dennis Frank Mounts of Johnson City, Gregory C Mounts of St. Croys, Jeffery D Mounts of LaFollette, and Patrick Allen Mounts of Speedwell, sister Lella Thatcher of Ohio, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev Don Proffitt officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Beeler Cemetery.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette 

Monday, May 7, 2012


Jean Orick Kidwell
Jean Orick Kidwell, age 58, passed away Sunday, May 6th.
Arrangements at this time are incomplete, but will be announced at a later time


Loyd Flatt Loyd Flatt
Loyd Flatt, age 77, of Jacksboro, went to be with the King on Saturday, May 5, 2012. 

Survivors:

Son:  James &  Dena Flatt
Grandchildren:  Deonna Michelle Kronut, Shawn Michael Flatt,
                          Wesley Ryan Flatt, Steven Hinton & Andy Compton

Visitation & Service will be held 12 Noon til 2 PM Saturday, May 12th at Cross-Smith Chapel
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Lloyd Arthur DeLapp, Jr. Lloyd Arthur DeLapp, Jr.
Lloyd Arthur DeLapp, Jr., age 71, of LaFollette, formerly of Maryville, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012.  A US Navy Seabee veteran.   

Survivor:  Wife:  Teresa Delapp
No services are planned.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



James R. Phillips, age 77, of Clinton, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born April 12, 1935 in New River to the late Tommy and Sarah Bunch Phillips. James was a member of the Cedar Hill Baptist Church in the Marlow Community. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends especially his grandchildren. In addition to parents, he is preceded in death by wife, Betty Phillips; daughter, Teresa Jeffers; and granddaughter, Angie Phillips Survivors: Sons Wayde Phillips and wife, Carolyn Knoxville Joe Phillips Clinton Gary Phillips and wife, Jenny Clinton Darrell Phillips and wife, Martha Clinton David Phillips and wife, Regina Lake City Brother Clyde Phillips Joyner Sisters Sabra Potter Lake City Dolly Morris Joyner Thelma Overbay Clinton Nine Grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Lindsay officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at Beech Grove Cemetery in Lake City, You can also view James guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Dewey Robert Lowe, age 59, of LaFollette passed away Friday, May 04, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Susie Marie Lowe and brother, Sampson Lowe. Survivors: Wife: Gail Jean Lowe Daughter: Lisa Mattie Son: Calvin Lowe Memorial Service 7 PM Sunday, May 6th at Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home Thomas Bradley Turner

Tuesday, May 1, 2012


Thomas Bradley Turner
Thomas Bradley Turner, age 15, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012. He was a member of Life Point Independent Church. He enjoyed playing his guitar, xbox, hanging out with his friends, and playing with his I-phone. He loved life and his family very much.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles & Betty Turner and Troy Bolton and his uncle Charlie Lloyd.
He is survived by his parents Steve & Donna Turner of LaFollette, uncles Larry, Neil, & Terry Bolton and Harold and Dennis Turner all of LaFollette, aunts Robin Bolton, Sharon Walterhuss, Shelia Peach, Lisa Bolton, & Tonya Lloyd all of LaFollette, brother Robert “Robby” Turner and wife Thelma of LaFollette, sister Stevi Turner of LaFollette, grandmother Osa Bolton of LaFollette, and special friend Tiffany Goodman of LaFollette, several great uncles & aunts, many other relatives, and a host of great friends.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Larry Potter and Rev Rick Higginbotham officiating.  Family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2012 in the Bakers Forge Cemetery.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette
Bradley’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
Bart Slover

Monday, April 30, 2012


Bart Slover, age 87, of Caryville, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at his residence. Bart was born December 25, 1924 in Lake City to the late Leonard and Siler Hatmaker Slover. He was a member of the Clinch River Baptist Church and retired from Union Carbide with 39 years of service. He enjoyed four wheeling, boating, coon hunting, fishing, and working on old trucks. Bart was a friend to everybody and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, Bart is preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Mae Duncan Slover, his second wife, Janice Byrge Slover, brothers, Jim, Sam, Gene, John and Dotson Slover, sister, Ailene Kesterson and daughter-in-law, Sharon Slover.
Survivors
Sons                                        David Slover                                              Lake City
                                                 Bart Slover, Jr. & wife Sherri                    Daytona, FL
                                                 Tommy Slover & wife Shirley                            Lake City
                                                Danny Slover                                             Georgia
                                                 Ray Harrison & wife Sharron                    Caryville
Daughters                               Elva Jane Janosik & husband Dan           Nashville
                                                Judy Ann Bowles                                                Daytona, FL
                                                Linda Fay Ross & husband Roger          Caryville
Sisters                                     Kernalee Kesterson                                  Lake City
“Special Book Keeper”                   Susan (Susie) Phillips                               Jacksboro 
Grandchildren  #25
Great Grandchildren  #33
A host of Nieces, Nephews and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 8:00 pm, Tuesday May 1, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Dison officiating.                   
Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to Oak Grove Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment.
You may also view Bart’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thelma Lue Isabel Kimberlin
Thelma Lue Isabel Kimberlin, age 71, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 after a long illness.  She attended Fincastle Church of God & Pine Grove Baptist church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother that cherished her family and her little dogs.
Preceded in death by husband, Doyle Kimberlin; father and mother, Leonard and Myrtle Isabel; sisters, Pearl Daughtery, Mary “Dot” Johnson, Mary-Christine “Kissie” Stepp, Marie Tackett, Bonnie Smith and brother Condy Isabel.
Survivors:
Daughters:  Jeannie & husband Amos Richardson, Jr., LaFollette
                   Inga and husband Scott Bostic, Austell, Ga.
Sons:  Stoney Kimberlin and special friend Jeannie Moore, LaFollette
           Rusty and wife Sue Kimberlin, Winston, Ga
           Dusty and wife Tina Kimberlin, Villa Rica, Ga
14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren
Brothers:  C.L. “Sonny” Isabel, Caryville
                 Lonnie Isabel, Jacksboro
Sisters:  Louise Melton, Lake City
              Charolette Phillips, Jacksboro
              Stella “Midge” Doll, Caryville
Services 2 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Mike Smith & Rev. Charles (Jack) Goins officiating                                                                 
Interment Powell Valley Cemetery
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Billy R. Cox
Billy R. Cox, age 53, of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 27, 2012.  Member of Coolidge First Baptist Church where he was active in his Sunday school class and Little Lambs.  He enjoyed working with Dixie Youth Baseball program.  He was employed with   Campbell Co. Property Assessors office as a Lead Field Reviewer. Formerly employed with People’s and First National Bank for many years.
Survivors: 
Wife: Lisa Pierce Cox
Daughter:  Heather Cox
         Son:  Colby Cox
Parents:  Frank & Wanda Cox
Brothers:  James & Tommy Cox
Sisters:  Shelia Pierce & Regina Kelly & Tara Massengill
Several nieces & nephews & many special friends, relatives and many “outlaws” on Lisa’s side of the family
Services 8 PM Monday Coolidge First Baptist Church
Rev. Jeff Slone officiating
Interment 11 AM Tuesday Bakers Forge Cemetery
Family will receive friends 5 to 8 PM Monday at Coolidge First Baptist Church
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
George Kenneth Holstein, Sr.
George Kenneth Holstein, Sr., age 65, of Caryville, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012.
He was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.  He also served his country in the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by
mother, Yevetta Richard
Survivors:
Wife:  Patricia Holstein
Daughters:  Teresa Maynard, OH
                    Vicky Deal, FLA
                    Linda Ward, LaFollette
                    Jennifer Hostein, Cooke Co.
Sons:  William Williams, Deer Lodge
           Kenny Holstein, Vermont
           Chris Williams, Caryville
           Steven Hostein, Caryville
18 Grandchildren       5 great-grandchildren
Brother:  William Richard, OH
Sisters:  Gwyneth Martin, Clinton
              Christen Boyd, OH
Services 8 PM Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Roger Stanley officiating
Interment 11:00 a.m. Friday Campbell Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by Campbell County Honor Guard
Family will receive friends 6 PM to 8 PM Thursday Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral
Eddie D. Hughes
Mr. Eddie D. Hughes age 62 of Duff passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012.  He was a member of New Freedom Community Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Sam and Bernice King Hughes.
Survivors: Wife, Mrs. LaQuada “Katie” Hughes of Duff; Son, Kevin Hughes and beloved daughter-in-law, Missi, of Duff; Grandchildren, Alicia Wright and husband Shawn, Ashley Smith, and Savannah Sharp, all of LaFollette; Great Grandson, Cayden Wright of LaFollette; Sisters, Brenda Byrd and husband Lendon, of Duff, Margie Williamson and husband Kenneth, of Duff, Sharon Franklin and husband Mike, of Caryville; Brothers, Wayne Hughes of Duff, Wesley Hughes of Duff, and Bill Hughes and wife Jeannie, of LaFollette; 2 Special Nephews, Scotty Hughes and Adam Williamson; Several other nephews, nieces, relatives, and truly wonderful friends.
Funeral Services Tuesday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Kitts and Rev. Wade Walls officiating.  Family and friends will meet Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Peabody Cemetery for 11 A.M. 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 Mr. Hughes may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Eddie D. Hughes.
Temperence Hayden Carroll
Temperence Hayden Carroll was carried to heaven in the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
Survivors
Parents                                   Steven and Tina Carroll                                LaFollette
Siblings                                  Aaron Carroll
                                                Dakota Foster
                                                Katelynn Foster
                                                Nila Gross
                                                And Twin brother Syler Carroll
Grandparents                        Mary and Arvil Weaver                                             Caryville
                                                Keith Goins                                                    Lake City
                                                Susan Goodman                                                       Lake City
                                                Michael Austin                                                           Lake City
Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and other Family Members.
Graveside Service: Family will meet at 11:00 AM, Monday April 30, 2012 at Mountain View Cemetery in Lake City with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.                   
You may also view Temperence’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, April 27, 2012


Billy Cox
Billy Cox, age 53, of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 27, 2012. 

Survived by his wife, Lisa and 2 children.

Arrangements are incomplete, but will be announced by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
At a later time.


Thomas E. Davis Thomas E. Davis
Thomas E. Davis, age 78, of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012.  He was a US Army & Korean War Veteran.  Preceded in death by wife, Catherine Gray Davis; parents, Clay & Lula Conley Davis; four brothers and 3 sisters.

Survivors: 
Children:  Michael Davis (Sandi)
                 Linda Hunt (Steve)
                 Melissa Gilmore (David)
                 Patricia Dammann (Roy)
                 Kathryn Moore (Brian)
Grandchildren:  Kirk, Justin, Cole, Zachary, Taylor, Brianna, Patrick and Alex
And a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends

Services 11 AM Monday Cross-Smith Chapel

Interment Beeler Cemetery in Speedwell with Military honors given by the Campbell County Honor Guard
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home




Thelma Lue Isabel Kimberlin Thelma Lue Isabel Kimberlin
Thelma Lue Isabel Kimberlin, age 71, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 after a long illness.  She attended Fincastle Church of God & Pine Grove Baptist church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother that cherished her family and her little dogs.
Preceded in death by husband, Doyle Kimberlin; father and mother, Leonard and Myrtle Isabel; sisters, Pearl Daughtery, Mary “Dot” Johnson, Mary-Christine “Kissie” Stepp, Marie Tackett, Bonnie Smith and brother Condy Isabel.

Survivors:
Daughters:  Jeannie & husband Amos Richardson, Jr., LaFollette
                   Inga and husband Scott Bostic, Austell, Ga.
Sons:  Stoney Kimberlin and special friend Jeannie Moore, LaFollette
           Rusty and wife Sue Kimberlin, Winston, Ga
           Dusty and wife Tina Kimberlin, Villa Rica, Ga
13 grandchildren    16 great grandchildren
Brothers:  C.L. “Sonny” Isabel, Caryville
                 Lonnie Isabel, Jacksboro
Sisters:  Louise Melton, Lake City
              Charolette Phillips, Jacksboro
              Stella “Midge” Doll, Caryville
  
Services 2 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel  
Rev. Mike Smith & Rev. Charles (Jack) Goins officiating
Interment Powell Valley Cemetery 
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Harlan Bray, age 81, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at UT Medical Center. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting & fishing, and he loved his family very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bill & Cora (Kennedy) Bray, his first wife Janie Bray, his second wife Flora Bray, brother Arlie Bray, and sisters Helen & Betty Bray.

He is survived by his son J.C. Bray of LaFollette, sisters Erlene Lowe of Knoxville and Lois Shoopman of Oliver Springs, grandchildren April Greenwood & husband Chris of Jacksboro and Scott Bray & wife Kristy of Caryville, and great-grandchildren Jacob, Nicole, Corey, & Olivia.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Rutherford officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be on Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Powell Valley Cemetery & Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette 



James Hubert Bratcher, age 69 of Jacksboro passed away Monday April 23, 2012 at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband of 18 years, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Bratcher loved listening to Gospel music and traveling.

Preceded in death by his Parents, James and Arbell Lindsay Bratcher and Sister, Louise Bratcher.

Survived by his wife, Frances Tucker Bratcher, Sons: David Bratcher and wife Beth, Roger Bratcher, Kenny Bratcher, and Jason Wells and wife Gina all of New Port Richey, FL, Daughter Felicia Causett and husband Jim of Spring Hill, FL, Brother, Jerry Bratcher and wife Ruby of Jacksboro, Sister Rosa Lee Blackwell and husband Bill of Jacksboro, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and relatives.

Funeral service will be at 8PM on Friday April 27, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Adam Hunley officiating. Interment will be at 11 AM on Saturday April 28, 2012 in Beech Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to service from 6 until 8 PM.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette