Franklin Frank Overbey

Franklin "Frank" Overbey, 71, of Charlotte Harbor, Fla., passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 in Port Charlotte, Fla.  He was born Sept. 13, 1940 in LaFollette, Tenn., to Edgar F. Overbey and Josie Belle Morton Overbey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joe Ann Dagley.

He is survived by his daughter, Trudy Overbey of Port Charlotte, and his son, Garry Overbey of Port Charlotte; his brother, Lewis (Carol) Overbey of Knoxville, Tenn., and two sisters Charlotte (Esco) Owens and Connie (Harold) Tackett, both ofCaryville, Tenn.

Frank graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and Spanish from Lincoln Memorial University and a master's degree in guidance education from Florida Atlantic University. In 1962, he came to Florida to teach Spanish and social studies atCharlotte High School, where he worked until his retirement in 1992. Frank enjoyed being outdoors and spent much of his free time fishing when he first came to Florida. His favorite hobby, however, was beekeeping, which he enjoyed for many years.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 16^th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Jerry Dagley officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at 11:00 am on Friday, August 17^th, 2012 in thePond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Demory Baptist Church.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

Clara Winchester 

Clara Winchester, age 87, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012. She enjoyed quilting and walking.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Thomas & Bertha (Walls) Winchester and nephew Charlie Russell Meadows.

She is survived by her nephews James Lee Meadows & wife Kathy of Clyde, OH, Carl Henry Meadows & wife Youlanda of Toledo, OH, and Dale Owen Meadows & wife Cheryl of Sandusky, OH, niece Helen Webb & husband Charles of Tiffin, OH, half-brothers David, Dean, and Tracy Meadows, half-sisters Tina Price and Rhonda Meadows.

No services are planned at this time.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Anna Lou Worthington Anna Lou Worthington, age 94 of Lake City, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012         at Summit View of Lake City. She was born October 13, 1917 in Anderson County to the late John L. and Sallie Cantrell Worthington. Anna Lou was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and a professional business woman who graduated from KnoxvilleBusiness College. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, James Worthington, and sister, Johnnie Trew. Survivors Sisters                                    Margaret Loudermilk                                                Lake City                                                 Mary Ellen Shannon and husband, Bob                 Atlanta, GA Cousin                                    Billy Cantrell                                                               Clinton Nieces and Nephews           Robert C. Shannon                                                   Old Hickory, TN                                                 Jeffery Shannon                                                        Pelham, AL                                                 Debbie Shannon                                                       Norcross, GA                                                 Nancy Trammell                                                        Knoxville                                                 Jeanie Poffenberger                                     Daytona Beach, FL Seven great nieces, two great great nieces, and four great great nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Main Street Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box  405, Lake City,TN 37769.                                                                                Visitation: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City. Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Clinton. You can also view Anna Lou’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com  Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements. Roscoe J. Martin  Roscoe J. Martin,  age 92, of Lake City, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Summit View Health Care. He was  born March 19, 1920 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late  Al Prince Martin and Idella Cook Martin.  He was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, taught Junior Boys Sunday School class for many years, later taught an adult Sunday School class, and also went on several Disaster Relief Missions. Roscoe enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  In addition to parents, Roscoe is preceded in death by his wife Demetra Martin, brother, Clifford  Martin, and  sisters, Lorene Abner and Flossie Hunley. Survivors:   Sons                           James D.”Jimmy Doyle” Martin & wife Lula                                      Knoxville                                   Lauren “ Tony”  Martin & wife Melissa                                      Clinton                                                        Daughter                    Delaine McGhee and husband Gene                                                Clinton Grandchildren          Gina Accawi  and husband   Fuad                                               Melanie Walsma and husband Mark Jr.                                  Brandi Stoetzel                                  Matthew McGhee and wife Lyndsay                                  Josh Martin Great grandchild       Taylor Stoetzel, Zane Accawi, Serenity Accawi, Parker McGhee, Deacon McGhee, Demetra Walsma, and Mark Walsma III                                                               Brothers                     Hobert Martin and wife Pauline                                                 Clinton                                   Kenneth Martin and wife Cendia                                                Lake City                                   Lawrence  Martin and wife Peggy                                              Clinton Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City. Masonic Service: 7:45 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Laneand Rev. Tom Byrge officiating. Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012 at Woodhaven MemorialGardens in Claxton, TN for Roscoe’s interment with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s of Tennessee -  East Tn Office - 2270 Sutherland Ave. Suite 202  Knoxville, Tn.  37919 You can also view Roscoe’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com  Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Bowlin, age 82, of Caryville passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012.  Preceded in death by parents, Joe Bowlin & Artie Blankenblicker; sisters, Adell Shelton,  Ruby Carson, Jewell Inman, Mary Lou Day; brother, Ewell Bowlin, Robert Steadman, Logue Shelton.

Survivors:

Several Nieces & Nephews

Special Nieces who loved her very much:  Bertie Mae Inman & Debra Day

A Private Interment will be held at Valley View Cemetery in Elk Valley

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Robert (Bob) Ross Thomas, III age 47 of Jacksboro, TN passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors: Wife, Mariann Lay Thomas of Jacksboro; Three Children, Stephanie Anne Ward of Jacksboro, Shauna Marie Thomas, U.S. Navy, Stationed in Chicago, IL, and Briana Noel Walker and Fiance Douglas Brian Hill, II, of Jacksboro; Parents, Robert Ross Thomas, II and Loretta Paris Thomas, of Jacksonville, NC; Sister, Tammy Thomas of Jacksonville, NC; Grandson, Michael Anthony Sparks, II of Clinton, TN; Parents-in-law, Glenn and Anna Lay, of Jacksboro; Sister-in-law, Sandra and Brad Hall, of Big Stone Gap, VA; Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Thursday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Dupuy officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. Thomas may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Robert (Bob) Ross Thomas, III.

Robbie Sue Muse, age 70, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2012. She was of the Church of God faith. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and loved spending time with her grandkids & family.

Preceded in death by her parents Sam & Marie (Hickey) Heatherly, husband Ernest Muse, sons Michael, Jerry Finton, Roger, Terry, and Gary Muse, daughter Audrey Marie Muse, and sisters Barbara Walden and Betty Muse.

Survived by her sons Bobby & wife Karen, Steve & wife Ginger, Bud & wife Amber, and Travis Sweat all of LaFollette, daughters Vicki Conner & husband Brian of LaFollette, Elizabeth McGhee & husband Wayne of LaFollette, and Tracy Fernandez & husband Jorge of Jacksboro, brother Sherman Heatherly of Jacksboro, sisters Hettie Chapman of LaFollette and Patsy Daugherty of Caryville, 20 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, several nieces & nephews, and a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 8^th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Jr. Dilbeck and Rev Randy Comer officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 9^th, 2012 in the Peabody Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

Judith D. Adkins Chapman

Southampton-Judith D. (Adkins) Chapman, 66, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012. She was born in Tennessee on July 30, 1946 a daughter of the late Jonah and Dolly (Sellers) Adkins, but lived most of her life in MA. Judith retired from K & M Electronics/ITT Industrial after 24 years of dedicated service. Judith, affectionately called “Judy”, enjoyed listening to Led Zeppelin and spending time with her two sons, family, and friends. Judy will be deeply missed by two sons, Tony and Troy Chapman of Southampton; three brothers, J.D. Adkins of GA; Carnedius Adkins of Holyoke; Donald Adkins of South Hadley; four sisters, Geneva Lyke of Holyoke; Marie Ward of TN; Nancy Marlow of TN; Brenda Adkins of Chicopee as well as many friends and extended family members. She was also predeceased by a sister, Mae Bourf. Visiting hours for Judy will be on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 4-6 PM with a 5:30 PM funeral home service at Messier Funeral Home, 1944 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, memorial donations in Judy’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

This obituary courtesy of Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette.

Lilly S. Sloan

Lilly S. Sloan, age 80, of LaFollette passed away Saturday, August 3, 2012.  Preceded in death by husband, William Harold Sloan; parents,Chester Lee & Lucy Norah Miller Sanders; brother, Wallace Sanders

Survivors:

Children:  Brenda Jo Bottoms

                 Donnie Dean Sloan, both of LaFollette

                 Randy Lee Sloan, Hodge, SC

                 James W. Sloan, LaFollette

5 Grandchildren       4 Great-grandchildren

Sisters:  Lillian Ellington

              Wilma Sanders

Several nieces & nephews

A Memorial Service 2 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel

Family will receive friends 12 noon – 2 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Jerry Lynn Chavis

Jerry Lynn Chavis, age 59, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Rock Creek Community Church of God. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on old cars, and loved spending time with his grandkids and family whom he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma Carroll and brother Roy Yancey.

He is survived by his wife Vickie Chavis of LaFollette, sons Michael Chavis and fiancé  Melanie and Roger Chavis both of LaFollette, daughter Patricia Chavis of LaFollette, brothers Bobby Chavis of Jacksboro, Bill Adkins of LaFollette, Maynard Adkins of Kentucky, Scotty Adkins of LaFollette, and Jimmy Chavis of Knoxville, sisters Sue Richardson of Kentucky, Jackie Bryant of Knoxville, and Gertrude Williams of Knoxville, and grandchildren Michael Dawson Chavis, Roger Paul Chavis Jr., Dameon Christopher Chavis, Victoria Jennett Chavis, Isabella Ellen Chavis, and Nevaeh Goodman.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 9^th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Audie Murray officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Interment will be at 10:00 am on Friday, August 10^th, 2012 in the Chadwell Cemetery.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette

Betty Lou Jones

Betty Lou Jones, age 81, of LaFollette passed away at her home on Friday, August 3, 2012. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, UT sports, reading, cooking, and spending time with her grandkids, great-grandkids, her family, and her cat that she loved very much.

Preceded in death by her parents Hugh & Oma Perkey, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Survived by her sons Bill Haggard and wife Ruth of Powell and Mike Haggard and wife Mary of McHenry, IL, daughter Margaret Ann Poore and husband Gary of New Tazewell, sisters Pasty Burcham of LaFollette and Charlene Melton of Kentucky, special nieces Jimmy Ann and Tammy, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Sunday, August 5^th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Alvis Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 6^th, 2012 at Campbell Memorial Gardens.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

Roscoe Randolph

Roscoe Randolph, age 81, of Caryville passed away August 2, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on December 4, 1930 in Jacksboro, TN. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and retired from the city of Dayton, OH after 30 years. He loved serving the Lord, hunting, fishing, training dogs, and playing music.

Preceded in death by his father James Randolph and step-mother Rosie Madison Randolph, mother Mattie Randolph Turner, brothers Elbert, Edgar, J.T., & Jimmy, sisters Edith & Wanda, and infant daughter Carol Ann Randolph.

Survived by his wife of 61 years Zora Lou Phillips Randolph, sons Robert Steve and wife Loanna of Springfield, OH, Michael and wife Tonya of Jacksboro, and Roscoe Timothy of Caryville, brother Charley and wife Melba of Cleveland, TN, sisters Pearl Smith and husband Johnnie of Jacksboro and Margie White of LaFollette, grandchildren Jason, Karl, Emily, Michael, & Ashley, several great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Monday, August 6^th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Johnny Dabney officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 7^th, 2012 in the Indian Creek Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

J.C. Ayers, age 78, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Beech Tree Manor. He was a member of Pleasant Grove BaptistChurch. He enjoyed watching Westerns, baseball games, and he loved his family very much.

Preceded in death by his parents Marson & Magnolia Ayers, brothers James and Steve Ayers, and sisters Martha Ayers and Ruby Pierce.

Survived by his sister-in-law Louola Ayers of LaFollette, nieces Lois Ayers, Iva Jewell Dilbeck and husband JR, Charlotte Hutcherson, and Phyllis Hatfield and husband Elbert all of LaFollette, special friend James Weaver, and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 4^th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Jimmy Orick officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Interment will follow the service in the Hall Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

James Kenneth Castleberry, Sr., age 71, of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, August 02, 2012 at Tennova Residential Hospice.    He was an announcer at WLAF Radio in LaFollette and WBIR TV in Knoxville.  He was employed at Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge, Burlington Industries, Mobile Oil Co., LaFollette Hardware & Lumber Co., and was owner of Castleberry Construction Co. & Pioneer Lumber Products.  A UT graduate and Member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, but attended Second Baptist Churchin Clinton.  Preceded in death by parents, Hershel & Dorothy Petree Castleberry.

Survivors:

Wife:  Lorenda Wheeler Castleberry 

Daughters:  Anna Castleberry

                    Krea Merritt-Smith & husband Larry 

Son:  James Kenneth Castleberry II & wife Christy

Grandchildren:   Vee Burden, Benton, Gabriel & Emmalyn Merritt, Kaylee, Cameron, Claire & Katelyn Castleberry

Sisters:   Judy Dossett & husband Jeff

              Nancy Fugate & husband Charles

Funeral Services 3 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel 

Dr.  Michael Thompson officiating

Interment Jacksboro Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Campbell County Children Center, 203 Independence Lane, LaFollette, TN 37766

Family will receive friends 1 – 3 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Velma Ruth Bahr, age 76, of Jacksboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Tennova Hospice in Halls. Velma was born on May 7, 1936 to the late Morton and Opal Harness Hatmaker in Anderson County, TN. She was a member of the Cedar Hill Baptist Church of Lafollette. Velma enjoyed quilting and crafts. She donated many of her handmade quilts to children. Velma will be dearly missed.

Velma is survived by

her husband of 25 years: Ralph Bahr; son and daughter-in-law: Daniel and Terri Luke; daughter and son-in-law: Lisa and Randy Yates; grandson: Dustin Luke Yates and girlfriend Kelli Kazmier; grandson Dakotah Jerimiah Luke; great granddaughter: Laila Isabella Luke; grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends and family in Wisconsin and Missouri; and special friends and family in Tennessee: Alice Tackett, Janet Kiser and Charles and Willa Luke.

The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 6-8PM with the funeral service to follow at 8:00PM with the Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 10:15 and go in funeral procession to the Campbell MemorialGardens for an 11:00AM interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cedar Hill Baptist Church, 636 Demory Road, LaFollette, TN 37766 or Children’s Center of the Cumberlands, P.O. Box 4314, Oneida, TN 37841.

You may also view Velma’s guestbook online at www.Holleygamblefh.com. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

John Thomas Roberts

John Thomas Roberts, 41 of Lake City passed away suddenly July 30, 2012. He was a member of Lake City Christian Fellowship. He was preceded in death by father, Benny B. Roberts, Sr., Grandparents Blake and Edith Roberts and Tom and Verlie Smith. He is survived by Fiancee Sara Hill, Children: Zane, Dara, Seth, Trae and Aden Roberts of Lake City. Mother, Shirley F. Roberts of Jacksboro. Siblings, Sherree Phillips and husband Jackey, Kirtus Roberts and wife Shirley, Sheryl Phillips and husband Justin, Sue Kennedy, and Stephanie Clowers, all of Lake City, Sandra Marshall and husband Barry of Powell, Benny B. Roberts and wife Candie of Jacksboro. A host of nieces and nephews.

John was employed by Volunteer Trenching.  He loved to watch his children play sports.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Lake City Christian Fellowship (160 Straight Way-Lake City, TN 37769). The receiving of friends is from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm and the service to follow at 8:00 pm with Pastor Justin Phillips officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 10:15 am to go in procession to the Pine Hill Cemetery in Lake City for John’s interment.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to

Lake City Christian Fellowship for the Roberts Children

P.O. Box 939

Lake City, TN 37769

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

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

Dommer Paul Goodman