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Monday, May 21, 2012





Howard Gerald Morris Howard Gerald Morris
Howard Gerald Morris, age 49, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012.


Survivors:
Wife:  Brenda Kay Morris
Daughter:  Savannah Kay Morris
Step daughter:  Ashley Nicole Enfinger 
Parents:  Gerald & Joanna Faye Morris 
Brothers:  Michael Lee Morris & David Maurice Morris 
Sister:  Teresa Lynn Morris

A Memorial Service will be held at the Morris Family Cemetery in Clay Co., West Virginia on Wednesday, May 30th.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Lillie Mae Smith
Lillie Mae Smith age 90 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church . Preceded in death by Husband Jesse Lee Smith, Parents Harvey & Maggie Willoughby Lynch, Brothers Ulis & Bob Lynch and Sister Lucille Zanoni.
Survivors: Daughter Carolyn Smith & Bill Burress
                 Son: Roger & wife Debbie Smith
                Granddaughter: Jennifer Smith  Great-grandchildren: Shelby & Bailey Smith
                Sisters: Della Day & Wanda McNeeley
                Best friends: Anna Mae Spradlin, Catherine Richardson & Effie Lee Miller
               Several Nieces & Nephews
Funeral Service 8 p.m. Monday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Hobart McCreary   Rev. Carl Edwards   Rev. Bill Braden officiating
Interment: 11 a.m. Tuesday Powell Valley Cemetery
The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Stella Mae Bullock, age 93, of Lake City passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the NHC Healthcare Center in Oak Ridge. Stella was born on March 25, 1919 in Campbell County to the late John and Amanda Wilson Phillips. Stella was a member of the Willowbrook Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School before her health declined. She enjoyed reading her bible every day. Stella retired with 41 years of service as a school teacher through the Anderson County School System. In addition to her parents, Stella is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Bullock, her infant son, Benny Joe Bullock, and several brothers and sisters as well.

Survivors:  

Daughter                    Connie Carter & Husband Charles             Oak Ridge

Granddaughter          Kelly Maples                                                              Tallahassee, FL

Brother                       James Phillips & Wife Purn                                     Clinton
                       

Several nieces, nephews whom loved her dearly, and a host of other relatives and friends
                                               
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Leach and Rev. Ronnie Freeman officiating.
Interment: Friends and Family will meet at the Woodhaven Cemetery in Claxton, TN on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. for Stella’s interment.

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

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

Friday, May 18, 2012

Harry Lee Goble age 72 of Caryville passed away Thursday May 17, 2012 at the Tennnova Residential hospice in Knoxville. Lee enjoyed building houses, bluegrass, gospel and country music, pulling pranks. He was an awesome story teller who loved his family, friends especially his grandchildren.
Preceded in death by Parents: John and Myrtle Kinisley Goble.
Survived by wife: Wanda Goble Caryville. Children: Randy Goble, Sandra and Tim Warmoth Meadowview, Va. Dean and Michelle Deltona, Fl. Rhonda Goble of Meadowview, VA. Brothers and Sisters: Raleigh Ingram, George Goble, Don Goble, Alberta Wright, Connie Ingram, Shelia Brown and Nancy ______________ all of OH.
10 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 7 PM May 19, 2012 in the chapel of Martin Wilson funeral home with Rev. Don Allen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM before funeral services. Interment will be 11 AM Sunday May 20, 2012 at Campbell Memorial Gardens.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of these arrangements. 

Thursday, May 17, 2012


Opal A. Noojin Nelson Johnson, age 89, of Corbin, Kentucky, formerly of LaFollette went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a faithful member of Frankfurt Baptist Church and part owner of CORBEL, a Beltone Hearing Aid company in LaFollette for many years.
She was born in Kyuka, AL to Benjamin Noojin and Flora Epps Noojin on June 12, 1922. She attended Kyuka BaptistChurch as a child.
Preceded in death by her parents and her husbands, Arthur T. Nelson and Robert L. Johnson; her sons, Jim R. Nelson and Roger T. Nelson.
Survived by daughters, Nola Nelson McKamey (Floyd) and Gail Nelson Brown (Raymond); grandchildren, Cheryl Bellamy Hatmaker (David), Lane Bellamy (Janet), Todd Nelson, Jennifer Brown Whisenant (Dennis), Jeff Brown (Dana), Donna Bellamy Byrge (Johnny), Traci Nelson Campbell, and Tiffani Nelson Barnard, twenty one great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren
Funeral Services will be held at Collier-Butler Funeral Home, Gadsden, AL on Friday, May 18th at 1:00 PM with Bro. James Hodge of Frankfurt Baptist church officiating.  The family will receive friends Thursday at Collier-Butler from 5:00 – 8:00 PM and one hour prior to the service Friday.
Local arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Rachel Sue Bumgardner
Rachel Sue Bumgardner, age 67, of Oak Ridge passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at her residence. Sue was born on June 28, 1944 in Anderson County to the late Noah and Carrie Worthington Freeman. Sue attended North ClintonBaptist Church and loved puzzles, spending time with her family, and animals.  In addition to her parents, Sue is preceded in death by: sisters, Wanda Freeman Hamby, Margaret Faye Freeman Stocks, and Norma Dean Freeman Tackett, and her brothers, Thomas Wayne Freeman and Noah Kenneth Freeman.
 Survivors:  
 Husband                     Arvil Bumgardner                                                                  Oak Ridge
  Sons                           Robert Lee Bumgardner                                                      Oak Ridge
                                    James Arvil Bumgardner                                                     Texas
 Daughter                    Tammy Sue Bumgardner Clark & Husband Charles        Jamestown
 Brother                       Bobby Freeman                                                                    Willis Point, TX                     
 Sisters                        Caroline Freeman Parks                                                     Lake City
                                    Betty Freeman Smith & Husband Bob                               Ft. Worth, TX
 Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.                                                                     
Visitation: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
8A Graveside Service will be held at the Leach Cemetery inLake City, TN on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. with Chaplin Robert May officiating. 
You can also view Sue’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.
Carrie Riggs
Mrs. Carrie Riggs age 89 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at LaFollette Medical Center.  She was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by husband, Earnest Riggs; parents, Jesse and Nancy Williamson Riggs; sisters, Rosie Carroll, Mae Parker, Lena Crisp, Sadie Collingsworth, Grace Nelson and Cynthia Lynch; brothers, Sam Riggs and Jesse Riggs.
Survivors: Great-niece that was raised as a daughter, Michelle Crisp of LaFollette, Brother, Clem Riggs and wife, Ruth of Cincinnati, OH.  Several other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services Thursday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pat Ayers officiating.  Family and friends will meet Friday 11 A.M. at Bakers Forge Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Riggs may be made atwww.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Carrie Riggs.
Linda Lee Wisner, age 45, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the LaFollette Health & Rehab. She attended church at Covenant Life in Lake City. She enjoyed having yard sales and playing on the computer and she loved her family very much.
She was preceded in death by her parents Will and Bessie (Green) Hall and daughter Karla Wisner.
She is survived by her husband Richard Wisner of LaFollette, sons Elam Wisner, Chuck Hall and wife Lola, and Jim Hall all of LaFollette, and brother Will Hall of Michigan.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette
Mrs. Wisner’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Tuesday, May 15, 2012


Wanda E. Moser
Wanda E. Moser, age 85, of LaFollette passed away Monday, May 14, 2012.  Member of East LaFollette Baptist Churchand retired from Prater Chevrolet.  Preceded in death by parents, Whit & Myrtle Craig Gibson; brother, Wayne (Toad) Gibson
Survivors:
Husband:  Joe Moser
Brother:  Charles Gibson
Funeral Services 2 PM Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Johnny Dabney officiating
Interment Powell Valley Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Campbell Co. Cancer Association; P.O. Box 122; Jacksboro, TN  37757
Family will receive friends 12 Noon to 2 PM Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
John W. Parker
John W. Parker, age 88, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was a member of Mountain Assembly Church of God. He was a very loving husband of 66 years and brother.  He loved his friends and relatives very much and he will be missed by them. He was awarded several medals for his service to his country during WWII and was Honorably Discharged from the Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents William & Meda (Chadwell) Parker, wife Lillie Parker, brothers William Parker Jr., Junior Parker, Hobert Parker, Ken Parker, and Sam Parker, and sisters Pearlie Pruitt, Emma Baldwin, Retha Owens, and Leola Hicks.
He is survived by his sisters Hazel Reese of Dayton, OH, Zelma Young of Ohio, and Rosie Williams and husband Harry of LaFollette.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Billy Paul and Rev Bill Gaylor officiating.  Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in the Oddfellow Cemetery.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette
Mr. Parker’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Monday, May 14, 2012


Peggy Cannon, age 66, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012.  Member of WoodlakeBaptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Warren & Ola Mae Hatmaker Jordan.
Survivors:
Husband:  Emory J. Cannon
Daughter:  Wanda Justice & husband David
Stepson:  Jack Cannon & wife Vickie
Grandchildren:  Cassidy Stokes, Jessica McClendon, Brandon Justice & Christy Roach
Brother:  J.B. Jordan & wife Shelby
Nephew and Nieces:  Anthony Jordan, Shannon Stonecipher, Ryan Anthony Stonecipher
Aunts:  Sue Sharp, Cleo Moneymaker
Funeral Services 8 PM Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. George Asbury officiating
Interment 10AM Wednesday Jacksboro Cemetery
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Campbell Co. Cancer Association, P.O. Box 122, Jacksboro,TN 37757
Family will receive friends 6 PM to 8 PM Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Mary Lee Smith
Mary Lee Smith age 70, of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012.
She was preceded in death by son Kenneth Ray Godwin.
Survivors: Daughter; Brenda Gail Comrie, CA
                 Donald (Anita) Godwin & Gary Wayne Godwin, both of Washington
No Visitation or service is planned
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Lonnie Lee Carroll
Lonnie Lee Carroll, age 65, of Caryville, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2010. He was a Baptist . Preceded  in death by Parents Milburn Pat & Elizabeth Tibbs Carroll, Brothers Willard Eldon & Jr. Carroll, Sister Sadie.
Survivors: Son: Jeff Lee   5 Grandchildren  Special Friend: Betty Goins
                Sisters: Patsy, Patricia (Trish), Betty & Carolyn
                Brothers David, Roy & Gary Carroll, Gene Tibbs
                Several Nieces & Nephews
Funeral Service 8 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. James Adkins officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Monday Powell Valley Cemetery
The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home    
Lewis Delbert Randolph 
Lewis Delbert Randolph, age 74, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center inOak Ridge. He was a member of Stanfield Church of God. He enjoyed fishing, riding his mule, Nascar, UT Football, and being outdoors. He loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond & Ethel Randolph and sister Jessie Reynolds.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis Randolph of Pioneer, sons Michael Randolph and wife Debbie of Kentucky and Lewis Randolph and wife Chris of Jellico, daughters Betty Lynn Disney and husband Jeremy of Lake City and Sonya Rhan and husband Tim of Iowa, brothers Roy and Eugene Randolph both of Michigan, Earl Randoph of Fairview, KY, and Ronnie Randolph of Tazewell, sisters Barbara and Hazel Randolph, 13 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at New Beginning with Rev JR Dople, Rev Andrew Ayers, and Walter Sutton officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Broyles Cemetery.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette
Mr. Randolph’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
William R. Cobb
William R. Cobb, age 66, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Tennova Health Care. William was born April 15, 1946 in Speedwell to the late James and Retta Treadway Cobb. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church and was an Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War.  In addition to parents, he is preceded in death by wife, Laura Cobb.
Survivors:  
Son                             Roy Cobb & wife Tracy                     Clinton
Grandchildren           Amber Cobb                                        Clinton
                                    Lacy Barnes & Rob Barnes                  Caryville
Brothers                     Robert Cobb                                                  Speedwell     
                                    Tony Cobb                                                     Michigan
                                    John Cobb                                                     Alabama
                                    Jimmy Cobb                                                  Lenior City                
Sisters                        Kathleen Smith                                              LaFollette
                                    Imogene Smith                                              Speedwell
                                    Lorene Smith                                                 Speedwell
                                    Christine Smith                                              Speedwell
                                    Vicki Berry                                                     Speedwell 
Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.                                                                               
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Antioch Baptist Church in Clinton.
Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Antioch Baptist Church in Clinton with Pastor Marty Stooksbury officiating.
Family and friends will meet at the Foust Cemetery, Lake City, Tn at 11:00 a.m. with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. 
You can also view William’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, May 10, 2012





Kathy McGhee Disney Kathy McGhee Disney
Kathy McGhee Disney, age 57, of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Odis & Maxine Adkins McGhee.

Survivors: 
Husband Hobert Disney 
Daughters:  Amy Boshears
                  Jennifer Disney – Bolton 
Grandchildren:  Makenzie Kalyn Boshears
                          Jonathan Disney - Bolton
                          Josalyn Disney – Bolton
Brothers:  Herbert McGhee
                 Odell McGhee
                 Marvin McGhee
Sister:  Mary Ellen Smith
Several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends

Services 3 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel 
Interment New Vasper Cemetery 
Family will receive friends 1 PM to 3 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Wednesday, May 9, 2012




Shell Thelma Jean Orick Kidwell Shell Thelma Jean Orick Kidwell
Shell Thelma Jean Orick Kidwell, age 58, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012.  Member of Ivey Dale Church of God.  Preceded in death by parents, Paul & Lillie Walden Orick; brothers, Paul, Jr. & Henderson Orick

Survivors:

Husband:  David Kidwell
Daughter:  Jeannie Moore & special friend Scotty Kimberland
Son:  Matthew Moore & special friend Danielle Harris 
Grandchildren:  River Jordan Moore, Madison Elizabeth Moore, Lucus Henry Moore, Elijah Jean May Kimberland, Bradley & Damien Wilson
Brother: David & Betty Orick
              Muriel & Bobbie Orick
Sisters:  Mary & Mike Marlow
             Laura Beglin

Special friends:  Barbara Ward & Casper Dunn & her little doggy Princess whom she loved

Services 2 PM Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Lawrence Henegar officiating
Interment Powell Valley Cemetery
Family will receive friends 12 Noon to 2PM Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Louise Katharine Tokarczyk, age 61, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. A burial was held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Locust Stump. Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette