Paul Edward Cross

Paul Edward Cross, age 68, of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 14, 2012.  Member of CaryvilleFirst Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by father, Arvel (Darb) Cross; father & mother-in-law, Fred & Dorothy Foster.

Survivors:

Wife:  Gayle (Foster) Cross

Step Daughter:  Angela Thacker Kirkland

Step Son:  James Thacker

Granddaughter:  Taylor Danyel Kirkland

Mother:  Minnie Cross, Jacksboro

Sister:  Wanda & Johnny Joe Dower, Jacksboro

Brothers: Donald Ray & Margaret Cross, Jacksboro

                Jerry & Brenda Cross, Caryville

                Jackie & Jeannie Cross, Jacksboro

                Greg & Rhonda Cross, Jacksboro

Sisters-in-law:  Sharon & Ronnie Sharp, Knoxville

                         Jane Brown, Dayton, Ohio

                         Jean Anne & Kelly Hall, Orlando, Fla

                         Eudena & Lynn Horton, Hardy, Ak

Brothers-in-law: Ralph Hatfield, Ohio

                           Starlyn Foster, Caryville

Several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends

Funeral Services 8 PM Sunday Caryville First Baptist Church

Rev. Wes Mattie officiating

Interment 11 AM Monday Campbell MemorialGardens

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

Family will receive friends 6 PM to 8 PM Sunday atCaryville First Baptist Church 

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette

Jesse David Jake Albright

Mr. Jesse David “Jake” Albright age 66 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Isabell Mosier Albright, four brothers, one sister, great-nephew-his namesake, Jesse David Albright, age 4.

Survivors: Daughters, Melissa Albright of Caryville, Tammy Albright and Doug Davis, of LaFollette, Michelle Albright of LaFollette; Four Grandchildren, Michael Albright and Heather Campbell, of LaFollette, Adam Albright of LaFollette, Nathaniel Smith of Jacksboro, Shelby Davis of LaFollette; Two Great-granddaughters, Emily Grace and Kaylee Brooke Albright, of LaFollette; Four Sisters and one Brother; Special Nephew, Jim Albright of LaFollette; Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Sunday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Testo and Rev. Jackie Goins officiating.  Family and friends will meet Monday at 10:15 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Pond Cemetery for graveside services and interment, with Military Honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard.   The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mr. Albright may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jesse David “Jake” Albright.

Maurice Wayne Branscom

Maurice Wayne Branscom, age 82, of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. Member of Mount Paran Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Pearl; daughter, Brenda Sue Trout; grandson, Brian Nagy

Survivors:

Daughters:   Judy Nagy

                    Sheila Wolf

14 Grandchildren

Niece:  Sue McCann

Funeral Services 12 Noon Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Ron Williams & Rev. Don Whiting officiating

Interment Greenhills Cemetery in Middlesboro, Ky

Family will receive friends 10 AM to 12 NOON Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Nancy Higdon

Nancy Higdon, age 67 of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was born on October 2, 1944 in New River to the late John and Angeline Carroll Davis.  Nancy attendedFratersville Baptist Church and enjoyed being on the internet and facebook. She also enjoyed sitting on the porch, and visiting with her family and friends. Her grandchildren were her life. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Frank James Higdon, son, Pete Higdon, one brother, and six sisters.

Survivors:

Son                                        Michael Ray Higdon                                                             Clinton

Daughter                              Donna Higdon                                                                       Clinton

Brothers                               Terry Davis                                                                            Lake City

                                               Benny Davis                                                                          Lake City

                                               Jimmy Davis                                                                          Clinton

                                               Charles Davis                                                                       Chattanooga

                                               Ranson Davis                                                                        Lake City

                                               Billy Davis                                                                              Lake City

                                               Johnny Davis                                                                         LakeCity                                           

Sister                                     Louise Nancy                                                             Signal Mountain

                                                Emma Norris                                                                         Crossville

                                                Virda Davis                                                                            Taylor, TX

                                                Shirley Childs                                                                        Knoxville

Grandchildren                     Blake Reed, Becky Higdon

                                                Douglas, Kyle, and Petey Clayton

2 Great Grandchildren
A Host of Other Relatives and Friends.

Visitation: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City,TN.

Funeral Service: 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Mac Marlow officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at the Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Hixson, TN at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2012 for Nancy’s interment.

You may also view Nancy’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Edward Terry

Paul Edward Terry, age 55 of Clairfield, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at his home.  Preceded in death by wife, Alma Terry, parents, Junior Bert Terry and Shelby Jean Bolton Terry, sisters, Jayne Love, and Dinah Baker. 

Survivors:  Sisters, Marjorie Rutherford of LaFollette and Delinda Conner of Benton, TN.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

he family has requested private services and interment.  Online condolences for Mr. Terry may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Paul Edward Terry.

Robert Stanley Dunn, age 69 of Miami, FL formerly of Lake City, went to be with his Lord and Savior, whom he loved dearly, on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Memorial Pembroke Hospital in Pembroke Pines, Florida.  He was born on September 3, 1943 in Middlesboro, KY to the late John and Paralee Lane Dunn. Stanley was a former member of the Main Street Baptist Church of Lake City. Stanley enjoyed tinkering and working on engines, playing the trumpet, and helping his family and friends. He never met a stranger.

Survivors:

Wife                                        Camilla Dunn                                                             Miami, FL

Daughters                              Cheryl Lynn Stephens & Husband Randy              Claxton, TN

                                                Anita Sue Dunn                                                         Norris, TN

Sister                                      Dottie Dunn                                                               Lake City, TN

11 Grandchildren

Special Friends                     Charles Goins

                                                Ben Austin

                                                Ray Hassell

                                                David Wyatt  

A Host of Other Relatives and Friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City, TN.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Teague officiating alongside with Stanley’s son-in-law, Randy Stephens, and grandson, Alex Stephens.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2012 to go in procession to the Campbell Memorial Gardens in LaFollette, TN for Stanley’s 10:00 am interment.

You may also view Stanley’s guestbook at  www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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.