Gerald L. Claiborne

Gerald L. Claiborne, age 68, of Jacksboro passed away Monday, September 10, 2012.

Member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church, but attended E. LaFollette Baptist Church.  A US Army veteran and member of Campbell Co. Masonic Lodge.  Preceded in death by parents, Albert & Mildred Jones Claiborne.

Survivors:

Daughter & Son-in-law:  Suzanne & Bobby Bryant, Greeneville

Son:  Darrell Claiborne, Jacksboro

Granddaughters:  Alicia & Amanda Bryant

Brother:  James Claiborne, Jacksboro

Special neighbors:  Sheryl & E. G.,  Kellie & Kristy Keen

His little dog Foxey

Funeral Services 8 PM Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Greg Chandler officiating

Interment 11 AM Thursday Jacksboro Cemetery with Rev. Larry Russell

Honorary Pallbearers:  Burgin Wood, M.D.,  Johnny Franklin,

                                     Dave Pierce, LawrenceHembree

Pallbearers:  Jerry Sharp, E. G. Keen, Duane Tye,

                   Randy Spradlin, Jason Allen, Cody Ayers 

Military Honors will be 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 Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arlie "Dock" Phillips

Arlie “Dock” Phillips age 83 of Caryville, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at his home. He was a loving Husband,  Dad & Papaw. Retired coal miner of 43 years and member of U.M.W.A. Preceded in death by infant Daughter Joann Phillips, Grandsons Michael Berry and Jeffery Ward, Parents Matthew & Mattie Seiber Phillips, 4 Brothers & Sisters. 

Survivors: Loving wife of 64 years & 11 months: Veltina Tackett Phillips

Sons & Daughters-in-law: Don Phillips

                                           Jesse & Judy Phillips

                                           Kenneth & Loney Phillips, all of Caryville 

Daughters & Sons-in-law:  Pearl & Junior Ward, of Jacksboro

                                            Mary & Danny Berry

                                            Anita &  Dennie Gibson

                                            Rebecca & Matthew Ward

                                            Belinda & Junior Marlow, all of Caryville 

18 Grandchildren          18 Great-grandchildren         2 Great-great-grandchildren

Sister: Dicie Bunch, of Clinton 

A host of Nieces, Nephews, and Friends

Funeral Service 2 p.m. Wednesday Beech ForkBaptist Church 

Rev. Lee Phillips officiating     

Interment in Beech Fork Cemetery

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Betty Louise Wood, age 75, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2021 at UT Medical Center. She was a member at Cumberland View Baptist Church for 62 years. She was also a member of the Campbell County Teacher’s Association for 50 years. She taught at Oak Grove, Vasper, Pinecrest, and then Jacksboro Elementary. She was the church pianist since she was 15 years old and was a piano teacher. She was youth director with her husband John for 40+ years. She was also the Vice President of Farm Bureau.

Preceded in death by her parents Fred & Ruby May (Hatmaker) Wilson, brother Jim Wilson, and sister-in-law Ruth Wilson.

Survived by her husband of 50 years John D. Wood of Jacksboro, sister-in-law Janice Wilson of Jacksboro, brother Rev Bobby Ray Wilson & wife Rose Lynn of Maryville, brother-in-law Clayton Wood of Jacksboro, nieces & nephews Eric, LeAnne, Brandi, Chelsey, Alyssa, Samuel, & Reagan, as well as other special nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the Cumberland View Baptist Church from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 8:00 pm with Rev Bobby Ray Wilson officiating. Interment will be on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Cumberland View Cemetery.

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

Harrison Earl Lamarr, age 78, of Duff passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Grace Age Fellowship with Rev Wade Walls officiating. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

Roger "Butch" Mitchell, age 49, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. He enjoyed camping, the outdoors, reading, watching football, especially the Colts, gardening, & cooking. He also loved spending time with his family & friends, especially his grandkids.

Preceded in death by his parents Darrell & Sharon (Risley) Mitchell.

Survived by his wife Veronica Mitchell of Jacksboro, sons Nicholas Keith Mitchell and Nathan McBride both of LaFollette, daughters Christina Mitchell and Ashley Robbins & husband Eddie all of Indiana, brother Craig Mitchell of Indiana, sisters Terry Nelson and Sandy Finesilver both of Indiana, 8 grandchildren, as well as several nieces & nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date.

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

Trinity Corben Henegar, age 16, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the UT Medical Center. He was a very loving son, friend, brother, & uncle that enjoyed spending time with his family. He was very active in ROTC and enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, or anything to do with the outdoors. He also loved to read, play video games, work with computer games, & was very technical minded. He was very Facebook friendly with over 3,800 friends on “Prayers for Trinity Henegar.”

Survived by his parents Jimmy & Millie (Boshears) Henegar, brother Dustin Henegar, sister Kylie Keleher & husband Max, nephew Brenton Henegar, and girlfriend Mary Nicole Hickman.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the ROTC Building at the Campbell County High School. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Lawrence Henegar & Rev Danny Orick officiating. Interment will be on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Pond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Cadet Command Sergeant Major Trinity Henegar Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Home Federal Bank in Jacksboro.

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

Harrison Earl Lamarr, age 78, of Duff passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Grace Age Fellowship with Rev Wade Walls officiating.

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

Mr. Lamarr’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

  

Ortha Lee Miracle Curnutt, age 80, of Norwood, Ohio, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 at Meadow Brook Rehab and Care Nursing Home in Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Jim & Mary Martin Marlow and was a very devoted and loving mother, sister, grandma, great-grandma, great-great grandma, & aunt.

She was preceded in death by son Glendale Miracle and granddaughter Tonia Miracle.

 She is survived by her loving family Joe, David, Troy, Timmy Miracle, Michael Curnutt, Tina Davies, Brenda Owens, Unia Faye Saylor, and Danny Marlow, 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren,  2 great-great-grandchildren, brother & sisters Zella Napier, Viola Bratcher, Reta Clayborn, Jay Marlow, and Mickey Chinn. Ortha is also survived by many dear cousins, nieces, nephews and countless friends.

Residents of Norwood, OH, family, and friends are invited to attend visitation at Martin Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 10:00 am with the funeral service at 12:00 noon with Rev. Russell Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

William Sampson O’Brien, age 91, formerly of Lake City, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the home of his son in Westville, Indiana.  He was born May 27, 1921 in Jellico, Tennessee, to James Marion and Elsie (Reynolds) O’Brien.  On December 3, 1940, he married his first wife Alma Richardson who passed away May 18, 2004. On October 16, 2005, he married Una Mae Baker who survives. Also surviving him are his children Charles (Carleen) O’Brien of Westville, Nina Gail Knight of Knoxville, Tennessee, Patricia Lee (Daniel) McElwee of Eaton, Ohio, six grandchildren Paul, Nathanial, Brendon, Sampson O’Brien, Joel, Joy Belle Focht, Charles Patrick O’Brien, Kenneth Christopher Obrien, 7 Great Grandchildren, one great- great granddaughter and his step-sons Paul Ray and Harold Dennis Luallen. Preceding him in death besides his first wife are his parents, and four sons, James Walter, Henry, Earl, and Kenneth Ray O’Brien. William was a painter for Union Carbide in Oak Ridge, Tennessee for 38 ½ years before retiring. He was a member of Willowbrook Baptist Church in Lake City, Tennessee and the V.F.W. Post #6494. He was a 29 degree member of the Coal Creek Masonic Lodge #492 F&AM also. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, September 5 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. His funeral service will follow his visitation in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel at 8PM on Wednesday, September 5, with Rev. Roger Leach officiating. Friends and Family will meet at 9 AM on Thursday, September 6 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to ByrdCemetery in Elk Valley, Tennessee for a 10 AM interment with Military Honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions can be made to the Willowbrook Baptist Church or the Coal Creek Lodge #492 F&AM.

Mr. John Timothy “Jason” Anipen age 62 passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born June 8, 1950. Jason was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in January 2012. He bore a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and being a member of the church, even when very ill and in the hospital, to nurses, doctors, or whoever he talked to. He was the son of John Thomas and Elaine Anipen of Ypsilanti, MI who preceded him in death. Jason was retired from General Motors Corp.

He leaves his wife Dorothy (Dottie) Wilson Anipen of LaFollette, who is the daughter of Nina Riggs Wilson, who preceded Jason in death, and Father, Kenneth Wilson, and Step-mother, Ina Wilson, of Maynardville, TN. Jason leaves three children: Daughters, Anna Lomax and husband Ricky Lee, of Tecumseh, MI, and Jamie Danielle Nicholas and husband Kerwin, of Long Island, NY; Son, John Kenneth Anipen and wife Jessica, of Canton, MI. He leaves Nine Grandchildren, Four Sisters; Peggy Campbell and husband Ron, of Northville, MI, Cheryl Anipen of Ypsilanti, MI, Pat Welcher and husband Bill, of Ypsilanti, MI, and Barbara Schoen of El Paso, TX, and a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at Walters Funeral Home. Mr. Anipen will be moved to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 236 Wildwood Circle, LaFollette, TN 37766 on Thursday where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 P.M. with services to follow at 7 P.M. with President Trey Smith officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday at 12 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Bakers Forge Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Online condolences for Jason may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Timothy “Jason” Anipen.

James Franklin Heatherly

James Franklin Heatherly, age 87, of Dayton, Ohio,  passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. Born February 10, 1925 in Demory, CampbellCounty TN.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Christine (nee Gilreath). He is survived by his son Larry (Bev), daughter Krista; his precious grandchildren Isaac, Jacob, and Lana; and several nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death were his parents Thomas Jefferson Heatherly and Verdie Olive Heatherly (nee Bolinger); brother Elbert, sisters Mary, Margie, and Josephine.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., where the family will receive friends for one hour prior from 10:00-11:00 am. Burial to follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made in James’ memory to The Hospice of Miami Valley or to Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter.

Courtesy of Cross-Smith Funeral Home

William Harvey Frog Sharp

William Harvey “Frog” Sharp, age 79, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012.  He was born on August 9, 1933 in Anderson County to the late William Gordon and Sarah Ledford Sharp.  William was a maintenance technician for the Campbell Soup Company and retired with 32 and a half years of work service.  He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends.  In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his sisters: Vivian Harmon and Barbara Brown.

Survivors:  

Wife of 55 Years                   Violet Riggs Sharp                                                   Lake City

Son                                         Tony Sharp and Lana                                               Townsend

Daughter                                Debra Brummett and Robert                                   Lake City

Grand Children                      Dominic Sharp

                                                Nichole Ludwig

Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.                                                                               

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A.L. Turpin officiating.

Mr. Sharp’s wishes were to be cremated after his services.

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

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

James Harold Wells

James Harold Wells, age 64, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was a member of Solid Rock Church of God. He enjoyed watching Westerns, helping and spending time with his children & grandchildren, and walking & spending time with his dog Cocoa.

Preceded in death by his parents James & Phoebe (Baird) Wells, wife Sally Jean Wells, brother Hershal Wells, and nieces & nephews.

Survived by his son Wesley Wells of Jacksboro, daughter Anita Porter of Caryville, sisers Janice Botts of LaFollette and Carolyn Rucker of Jacksboro, and grandchildren Ryan Smith, Elizabeth Porter, & John Porter.

Graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Jacksboro Cemetery with Pastor AC Jones officiating.

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

Mr. Wells’ guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Billie Lucille Longmire Claiborne

Billie Lucille Longmire Claiborne, age 77, LaFollette passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012.  She was of the Baptist faith, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family, friends and neighbors.  She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, working puzzles and sewing.

Preceded in death by husband, Floyd Claiborne; parents, W.A. “Bill” Longmire & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” Longmire; sister, Betty Louise Longmire, brothers, Eugene Longmire and J. T. Longmars

Survivors:

Sons:  Jimmy Ray & Linda Claiborne

          Steve Claiborne

          John Hogan & Karen Claiborne, all of Flat Hollow

          Walter & Lou Claiborne, Grantsboro

          Virgil and Linda Claiborne, Powell Valley

           Everette & Judy Claiborne, LaFollettte

9 grandchildren           5 great-grandchildren

Brother:  Jesse Longmire, LaFollette

Sisters:  Jennie Goins, Martinez, Ga.

             Judy Caddell and Patsy Turner, both of LaFollette

Very Special Friend:  J. C. Nelson, LaFollette

Special neighbor & friend:  Judy Bennett, Speedwell

Funeral Services 8 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Kenny Rogers and Rev. Ron Lambert officiating

Interment 11 AM Sunday Beeler Cemetery in Speedwell

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

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. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Campbell County Cancer Association.

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

Mr. Shoupe’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Rev. Lonnie Kennedy age 61 of Pioneer passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at his home. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, and an ordained minister for 31 years. Preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Angela Kennedy, parents, Dewey and Omey Phillips Kennedy, several brothers and sisters, and father-in-law, Earl Huddleston.

Survivors: Wife of 41 years, Brenda Kay Kennedy of Pioneer; Children, Tonya Maiden and husband David, of Jacksboro, Lonnie A. Kennedy of Pioneer; Grandchildren, Shelby Maiden, Anthony Maiden, both of Jacksboro, and Kole Kennedy of Pioneer; Sister, Faye Taylor of Winter Haven, FL; Brothers, Bob Kennedy and wife Helena, of LaFollette, Don Kennedy and wife Linda, of White Oak, Tommy Kennedy of Loudon, TN; Mother-in-law, Geneva Huddleston of LaFollette; Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Friday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Whited, Rev. Bill Loy, and Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 10:15 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Hall Cemetery for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 P.M. before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Rev. Kennedy may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Rev. Lonnie Kennedy.