Tom Ford

Tom Ford, age 68, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by his parents Henderson & Emely (Bailey) Ford and brother James Ford.

Survived by his sons Charles Thomas Ford, Jr. of LaFollette and Thomas J. Ford of Kentucky, daughters Emely Ford of LaFollette, Holly VanOver, & Tammy Creech both of Ohio, brothers Bill Ford and Ronnie Ford both of Kentucky, sisters Fay Facer, Brenda Ketterer, Pat Ford, & Penny Reynolds all of Kentucky, 10 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, several nieces & nephews, & a host of other relatives & friends who loved him.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Interment will follow in the Peabody Cemetery.

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

Tammy Renea Brooks 

Tammy Renea Brooks, age 45 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at LaFollette Health and Rehab Center.  She attended LaFollete Church of God.  She loved her church and the Friday Morning Prayer Service.  She also enjoyed shopping, watching movies, and listening to music.  Preceded in death by grandfather, Mr. William Leon Tibbs, grandparents, Ed and Clarie Brooks, and uncle, Mr. Jim Brooks.

Survivors:  Children; son, Travis Allan Brooks of LaFollette; daughter, Tara White of Lake City; parents, Richard and Linda Brooks of LaFollette; brothers, Ricky Brooks and Pat Shoemaker of Smithville, KY, and Allan and Misty Brooks of LaFollette; grandmother, Eloise Tibbs of LaFollette; four grandchildren; five nephews; one niece; one great nephew; and two great nieces all of LaFollette; special friend, Brian Chapman of LaFollette; special cousin, Paul Sweat, Jr. (known as Big Buddy) of LaFollette; caretakers and special friends, Judy and Wayne Gregg of LaFollette.  Host of other relatives and friends.

Services Thursday 8 P. M. at LaFollette Church of God with Pastor Sonny Wilks officiating.  Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday before services at the Church.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to LaFollette Church of God to
Children’s Ministry, 1906 Jacksboro Pike, LaFollette, TN  37766

Elmer Paris Shoupe

Elmer Paris Shoupe, age 72, of LaFollette passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was a loving husband of 49 years that enjoyed working in the coal mines, driving a truck hauling freight, farming, and flea marketing.

Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence & Betty Ann (Patrick) Shoupe, brothers Benjamin and James Clyde Shoupe, infant sisters Veniea, Essie, and Irean Shoupe, and sister Pauline Savage.

Survived by his sons Pearley Joe Shoupe & wife Jackie of Duff and Dennis Lee Shoupe of LaFollette, daughters Margaret Ann Hamblin & husband William and April Mechelle Jones & husband Russell all of LaFollette, sisters Grace Inman of Georgia, Lois Allen of Oregon, and Beulah Woodgeard of Ohio, and grandchildren Crystal Renee Hamblin, Jonathan Scott and Natasha Dawn Shoupe, and Heather Jean Hicks.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 31, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Graveside service will be on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Gross Cemetery with Rev Wade Walls officiating. Interment will follow the service.

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

Mr. Jon Allen May, age 66 of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012, at his home. He was a retired Union Iron Worker Carpenter. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Helen May.

Survivors: Wife, Judy Brown May of Jacksboro; children, Shadow May and wife, Ana of Chattanooga, TN, Jesson May and Natasha Allen both of LaFollette, Jason Robertson, Jessica Merchant and husband, Mason, Angela Cookson, and Rebecca Cookson all of Maine; several grandchildren; brothers, Tom May of California and Benny Thomas of LaFollette.

The family has requested that all services be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations to help with medical and final expenses go to Judy B. May, P. O. Box 362, LaFollette, TN 37766. Online condolences for Mr. May may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jon Allen May.

Mrs. Lorene Sharp, age 82 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Jellico Community Hospital. She attended Stinking Creek Baptist Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by parents, Jonathan and Mary Davis Branam and brother, Joseph W. Branam.

Survivors: Husband of 60 years, John Luke Sharp of LaFollette; daughters, Connie Justice and husband, Eugene, Jeanie Ray and husband, Mike; son, Darrell Sharp and wife, Gina all of LaFollette; grandsons, Derrick Sharp, Dawson Sharp, and Alex Housley; brother, Carl E. Branam and wife, Martha of Powell; special cousin like a brother, Larry Branam of California; and special friend, Marshall Bolton of LaFollette. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Sunday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donald Shown, Rev. Delmus Bruce, and Rev. Paul Cox officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday 9:15 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Hall Cemetery for 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. Sharp may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lorene Sharp.

 J. E. Cooper age 87 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith, member of Campbell Co. Masonic Lodge # 778 and US Navy veteran. Preceded in death by wife Geneva Cooper, Parents John F. Cooper & Cordie Sue Lewis and Sister Geneva Hunley. Survivors: Sons: Albert & wife Marie Cooper Mike Cooper Grandchildren: Amanda Brown, Amanda Johnson, Kelly Cooper & Casey Cooper. Great-grandchildren: Austin Fontana, Joshua Gilmore & Dalton Brown Sister: Oretha Cox Brother: Clifford Cooper Funeral service 8 p.m. Friday Cross – Smith Chapel Rev. O. D. Hill officiating Interment 11 a.m. Saturday Campbell Memorial Gardens The family will receive friends 6 until 7:45 p.m. Friday with Masonic service at 7:45 at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

W.C. Red Bright

Mr. W.C. “Red” Bright age 90 of Jacksboro, TN passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center.  He was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church, a retired electrician, veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F. & A.M., Knoxville Scottish Rite Bodies, Campbell County Scottish Rite, and a Shriner with Knoxville Kerbella Temple.  Preceded in death by wife, Lauretta McDonald Bright, parents, Charles M. Bright and Eva Greenlee Bright, stepson, Donald Ray Hatmaker, and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors: Son, Gordon Bright of Knoxville, TN; Step-Daughters, Nancy Hatmaker of Harriman, TN, and Celinda Kay Leach and husband Ted, of Bloomington, IN; Daughter-in-law, Gail Hatmaker of Jacksboro, TN; Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Friday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel.  Family and friends will meet Saturday 10 A.M.  at Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment with Military Honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mr. Bright may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. W.C. “Red” Bright.

James Robinson

James Robinson, 56, of Caryville passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012, surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 22, 1955.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, swimming, joking and having fun.  His friends also knew him as Hambone and Wildman.

He was preceded in death by his parents Kyle and Betty Robinson and his sister Teresa Robinson. 

James is survived and will be greatly missed by:  his wife Mildred Robinson; sons James Robinson and wife Connie Lynn, and Daniel Robinson; daughters Melissa Atkins and husband Daniel Atkins; Rachel Branham and fiancé Michael Freeman; Amy Pearce and husband Jay Pearce; grandchildren Savannah Robinson, Bryce Shelton, Gunnar Branham, Alex Branham, Caleb Shelton, Connor Robinson, Kasen Shelton, Elliott Atkins, Drew Robinson, Emily Branham, Josh Walden, Natosha Broyles and husband Scott, Tabatha Walden, Tara Lloyd, and Aaron Atkins; brothers Kenneth Rutherford, Albert Robinson and wife Cheryle, and Billy Robinson;  sisters  Jacqy Adams and husband Mark, Irene Goins and husband Tim, Denise Sweet, and Lou Ann Bean and husband Joe.

Memorial Service will be held at Cove Lake Park in Caryville, Tennessee on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Cecil Phillips

Cecil Phillips, age 71, of Caryville passed away Friday, August 17, 2012.

Funeral service:  Monday, August 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Brother Dowell Phillips officiating.  Family receives friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.  Interment Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. in Powell Valley Cemetery.  Cecil Phillips complete obituary will soon be posted here.

James Matthew Weldon

James Matthew Welden, age 69, of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette passed away Friday, August 17, 2012. 

James loved the Lord and was a loving husband and father.  He had a great love for his grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers, cousins and friends.  James loved the outdoors and was a craftsman by trade.  His joy of being a carpenter made him happy because his friend Jesus was a carpenter. A member of Long Hollow Baptist Church and a life long home builder.  Preceded in death by parents, Elmer & Gracie Welden; brothers, Thurman Welden, Steve Welden; sisters, Irene Welden, Bertha Guy, Joyce Kennedy.

Survivors:

Wife:  Jane Welden

Sons & Daughters-in-law:  Lonnie & Tammy Welden

                                            Darryl & Jami Welden

                                            Kevin & Sandy Welden

                                            Shawn & Stacey Welden

Grandchildren:  Mallory, Donavan & wife Megan, Dustin, Matthew, Samuel, Sarah Grace,Morgan, Jacob, Haley, Nathan & Abigail

Great-grandchildren:  Collin & Madison

Brothers & Sisters:  Alda Taylor, Mildred Murray, Bobby Sue Dobbs,

                                 Barbara Brandenburg, Linda Shelton, Hannah Greene

Funeral Services 8 PM Sunday Cherry Bottom Baptist Church

Rev. Rick Howard, Rev. Aaron Welden officiating

Interment 11 AM Monday Sunrise Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Campbell Co. Cancer Association; P.O.  Box 122; Jacksboro, Tennessee  37757

Family will receive friends 5 to 8 PM Sunday at Cherry Bottom Baptist Church

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

M.C. Sampsel

M. C. Sampsel, age 74, of Caryville passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012.  Member of Little Cove Creek Baptist Church.  A US Navy veteran and retired from Ford Motor Co.  Preceded in death by first wife, Lovella Sampsel; parents, Bill & Ethel Sampsel; brothers, Walter & Charlie Thompson, Billy Ray, Lonnie, James, Blaine & Gordan Sampsel; sisters, Christine DeBord, Rosie June & Ivalee Sampsel, Ella Mae Duncan.

Survivors:

Wife:  Norma June Sampsel

Sons:  Curtis Ray Sampsel

           Jeffery Scott Sampsel

           Michael Craig Sampsel

5 Grandchildren       5 Great-grandchildren

Sisters:  Audrey Gibson

              Ailene Perry

              Pat Ward

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Services 8 PM Monday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. James Adkins officiating

Interment 11 AM Tuesday Ridgeview Cemetery with Military honors given by Campbell County Honor Guard

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

John Hester Hooks

John Hester Hooks, age 76 of Lake City, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born February 7, 1936 in Anderson County to the late Virgie Harvey and Mazzie Webb Hooks. John attended First Baptist Church of Lake City and was a member of Dutch Valley First Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, working in the garden, telling jokes, and talking with friends. John loved going to church. In addition to parents he is preceded in death by, brothers; Luther, Calvin, Joe, and Houston Hooks, sisters; Bertha White and Lille Mae Kelly.

Survivors:  

Wife                                        Rosa Lee Harness Hooks                         Lake City

Daughter                                Karen Nelson                                                     Knoxville       

Sisters                                    Dianne Elkins and husband, George       Hammond, IN

Granddaughter                      Jessica Nicole Nelson

Special Niece                        Cindi Floyd

Special Friend                       Richard Enix                                                                          

Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Houston Carroll, Rev. Larry Poore, and Rev. Mike Jones officiating.

Interment will follow funeral service at Circle Cemetery in Briceville, TN.

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

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

Lorene Lida Robbins Wilson

Mrs. Lorene “Lida” Robbins Wilson age 83 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  Preceded in death by Husband, Edward Wilson; Daughter and Son-in-law, Polly and J. Will Reynolds; An infant granddaughter; Parents, William and Effie Mae Hutson Robbins; Brothers, Howard Huce Robbins, Erby Robbins, and Dee Robbins; Sisters, Mossie Robbins, Maggie Robbins, Ruby Wells, and Ellen Shown; Special Nephew, J.C. Sharp.

Survivors: Children, Missy Wilson of LaFollette, Pam Stanford and Husband Marvin, of LaFollette, Tom Wilson and Friend, Jessie Garland, of LaFollette; Five Grandchildren, Jason, Lisa, Brandon, John, and Brian; Seven Great-grandchildren; Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Saturday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leroy Braden officiating.  Family and friends will meet Sunday 10:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Grantsboro Cemetery for 11 A.M. graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Wilson may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lorene “Lida” Robbins Wilson.

Martha Moore

Martha Moore, age 86, of LaFollette passed away Friday, August 17, 2012.  Member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Dewey & Lillie Arbough Moore; sisters, Frances Butterini, Shirley Jones.

Survivors:

Daughters:  Barbara Smith

                   Betty Smith

5 Grandchildren

Graveside Services & Interment will be held 2 pm Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Irene Smith Cantrell Boshears

Irene Smith Cantrell Boshears,  age 86, of Jacksboro, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Golden Living Windwood Facility in Clinton. She was born February 4, 1926 in Oliver Springs to the late Willie and Cora Lee Taylor Smith. Irene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and being involved with the Boy and Girls Scouts. In addition to her parents, Irene is preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert Cantrell.

Survivors:  

Husband                                             Thurston Boshears                                        Jacksboro

Children                                              William F. Cantrell and wife Carla               Atlanta, GA

                                                            Elizabeth Cantrell                                          Clinton

                                                            Howard E. Cantrell and wife Janet  Clinton

Grandchildren                                    Heather Cantrell                                            Clinton

                                                            Robert Cantrell                                              Woodlands, TX

Sisters                                                Acelea Young                                                Clinton

                                                            Opal Gill                                                         Clinton

                                                            Betty Mildred White                                      Knoxville

                                                            Joyce Smith                                                   Alexandria, VA

Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.

At the request of Mrs. Irene, she will be cremated.

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

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

Reverend Robert Lee Kennedy 

Rev. Robert Lee Kennedy,  age 80, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at his residence.  He was born October 14, 1931 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Mike and Laura Duncan Kennedy. Robert was a member of the Cumberland Mountain Missionary Baptist Church, formerly known as the Swag. He enjoyed reading his Bible, ginsenging, hunting, taxidermy, upholstering furniture, and spending time with his family and friends.  He pastored at Red Oak Baptist Church and Schultz Hollow Baptist Church.  He was an Army Veteran.  In addition to parents, Robert is preceded in death by his son, Donnie Kennedy, sisters, Ella Minge and Rosie Marlow, half brother, Earl Kennedy, and half sisters, Zella Carroll and Della Alden.

Survivors:  

Wife of 60 years                  Geneva Bridges Kennedy                       Lake City

Son                                        Lonnie Kennedy and wife, Linda             Lake City                                                          

Daughters                            Carolyn Williams                                     Pulaski, Tn.

                                              Debra Phillips and husband  Jerry          Caryville

                                              Sandra Seiber                                           Lake City

                                              Regenia Phillips and husband  David       Lake City            

Brother                                  Arvil Kennedy                                           Oliver Springs

Special nephew                   Walter Kennedy                                         Harriman                                        

Grandchildren# 7

Great grandchildren# 10                                            

Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Mac Marlow and Rev. Jay Braden officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at the Mountain View Cemetery on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 12:00 Noon for Rev. Robert Lee Kennedy’s interment with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard.

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

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

Marshall Ray Seiber

Marshall Ray Seiber, age 78, of Caryville passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012.

Member and deacon of Clinchmore Baptist Church and US Army/Korean war veteran.

Preceded in death by parents, Rev. George Seiber & Rachael McKamey Seiber; brother, Clarence Seiber; sisters, Rhoda Seiber, Norma Byrge, Ethel Phillips; daughter-in-laws, Pauline Seiber, Sheril Seiber.

Survivors:

Wife:  Ona Faye Seiber

Daughter:  Sherry & Dempsie Carroll

Sons:  Ronnie & Rodney Seiber    

Grandchildren:  John Seiber, Marshall Seiber, Brianna Seiber, Ashley Seiber, Roxsanna Seiber,  Nathaniel Seiber, Joseph Seiber, Charlene Byrge

Great-grandchildren:  Tori Seiber, John John Seiber, Summer Seiber

Brothers:  Clouse & Condy Seiber

Sisters:  Lou Rosa Jones

              Erma Goddard

A Host of friends

Funeral Services 1 pm Sunday Clinchmore Baptist Church

Rev. Bruce Wallace officiating

Interment McGhee Cemetery with Military Honors given by Campbell County Honor Guard

Pallbearers:  Marshall Seiber, Calloway Byrge, Allen Barry, Dennis Ward, Kevin Marlow, Joe Ward

The body will be taken to Clinchmore Baptist Church at 7 pm Saturday to lie in state until the funeral hour on Sunday

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Ruby L. Christopher, age 90, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. She was a member of the LaFollette Church of God. She was a very loving mother, grand, great, & great-great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and doing volunteer work helping others. Preceded in death by her parents Charles & Fannie (Lawson) Collett, husband Clyde Christopher, son Dallas Christopher, 4 sisters, and great-grandson Jeffrey Beck. Survived by her son James Christopher & wife Millie of LaFollette, daughter Retha Brown & husband Joe of Cincinnati, OH, brothers Herb Collett of Nashville and Jack Collett & wife Carolyn of Youngstown, OH, sister Juanita Nelson of Pineville, KY, grandchildren Deborah Beck & husband Christopher of Cincinnati, OH and Gordon Stewart of Somerset, KY, great-granddaughter Tina Chambers & husband Christopher, and great-great grandchildren Mark and Ryan Chambers. Funeral service will be at 8:00 pm on Friday, August 17th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Hobert McCreary officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-8 pm. Interment will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 18th, 2012 in the Pineville Kentucky Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.