Roy Lee Dial, age 59, of Buna, Texas, formerly of LaFollette, passed away quietly in his home on Sunday, December 16, 2012 after battling cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Hubert C. Dial. Survivors: Wife: Barbara Dolloris Dial of Buna, Texas Sons: Christopher Dial Daniel Dial Grandsons: Chris (Little Chris) Dial and Reese Dial, all of LaFollette Mother: Juanita Riggs Dial Sisters: Lois Dial Sebby Mary Ann Dial Pence & husband Joseph, all of Knoxville Nephew: Mark David Sebby & family of Sevierville Nieces: Dana Joyce Sebby, Knoxville Misty Linville Ellison & family, Atlanta, Ga. Mary Lisa Sibley & family, Loudon Special friend: John (Big Daddy) Joshlin of Buna Texas Funeral services will be held in Buna, Texas at the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Shawn Petersen officiating. Courtesy obituary by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Logan Ray Morris, infant passed away Monday December 17, 2012 at the Women’s Pavilion in Knoxville. Logan was a blessing from Heaven and what time he was here he was so precious. Survived by Parents: Cody Morris and Elizabeth Huddleston of Lafollette. Grandparents: Michael Lee and Linda Morris and Katie Adkins all of Lafollette. Great-grandparents: Gerald and Joanna Morris of West Virgina, Betty Watts of KY and William and Brenda Hope of Lafollette. Funeral services will be Tuesday December 18, 2012 at noon in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Henegar officiating. Visitation will be 11:30 until 12 before funeral services. Interment will follow the funeral at Powell Valley Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of these arrangements.

Margaret Ann Matek, age 76, of Lake City passed away at the North Knoxville Medical Center on December 15, 2012. Margaret was born on December 10, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James Anthony and Susan Fink. She loved to crochet and loved to cook for her family. In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Victor Matek, and her sons Mark Roe and Stephen Roe. Margaret is going Home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Survivors

Sons                                       Michael Clinard                                             Maryland

                                                Ronald Averill                                                Andersonville

Daughters                              Eva Clinard                                                    Lake City

                                                Margaret Ely                                                  Rogersville

                                                Susan Gibson                                                Lake City

                                                Geneva Tejada                                              Baltimore, Maryland

14 Grandchildren

21 Great Grandchildren                                                                    

Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Justin Phillips and her grandchildren officiating.

Margaret’s interment will take place on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 following the funeral service at the Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton, TN.

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

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

Mrs. Phyllis Sweat Weaver age 59 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Leon Sweat and Juanita Ivey Sweat.

Survivors: Daughter, Misty Byrd of LaFollette; Two Grandchildren, Justin Byrd and Courtney Byrd, both of LaFollette; One Great-grandchild, Kylie Perkins of LaFollette; Sisters, Janet Miller of LaFollette; Brothers, Maynard Sweat and wife Rebecca, Billy Sweat, James “Red” Sweat, all of LaFollette, and James Anthony Sweat of South Carolina.  Several cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Sunday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pat Ayers officiating.  Family and friends will meet Monday, 10:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Bakers Forge Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday before Funeral Services.  Online condolences for Mrs. Weaver may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Phyllis Sweat Weaver.  

Mary Day, age 85, of Florence, Ky, formerly of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by daughter, Phyllis Day Fields; grandson, David Fields.

Survivors:

Son:  James Day & wife Shelby,  Jacksboro

Grandchildren:  Angela & Todd Cummins, Allison & Adam Hunley

                          Jimmy & Jamie Day, Gregory & Karen Day

Great-grandchildren:  Jessica & Nicholas Day, Alaina, Abigale, and Austin Hunley,

                                   Jada, Joshua, Jadan, & Jansen Cummins                    

Great-great-granddaughter:  McKenna Day

Graveside Services & Interment 11 a.m. Sunday at Campbell Memorial Gardens with Rev. Adam Hunley officiating.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Jewell Elaine Walden, age 41, of LaFollette passed away at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge on December 14, 2012. She was born in Campbell County on May 5, 1971 to George and Effie Murray Wilson.  Jewell is preceded in death by her mother Effie Wilson, and her husband Jimmy Walden.

Survivors

Daughters                              Aleisha Holmes                                                         Greenback

                                                Lindsay Holmes                                                        LaFollette

Father                                     George Wilson                                                          Maryville

Sisters                                    Angie Rogers                                                            Maryville

                                                Ellen Gross                                                                Maynardville

A host of other special family members and friends.                                                                            

Visitation: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

A Graveside Service will be held following the visitation on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Wilson Cemetery in LaFollette.

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

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

James Willard Dowell, Jr., age 51, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by father, James Willard Dowell, Sr.

Survivors:

Mother:  Maudie Prim & husband Ralph

Sister:  Bernice Miller and husband Terry

Nieces & Nephew:  Tina & Robert Johnson

                                  Jennifer Miller

                                  Bryanluke Holman

A host of other relatives and friends

Services 7 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Danny Riggs officiating

Interment 1 PM Saturday Pond Cemetery

Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Mary Day, age 85, of Florence, Ky, formerly of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by daughter, Phyllis Day Fields; grandson, David Fields.
Survivors: 
Son:  James Day & wife Shelby,  Jacksboro
Grandchildren:  Angela & Todd Cummins, Allison & Adam Hunley
                          Jimmy & Jamie Day, Gregory & Karen Day
Great-grandchildren:  Jessica & Nicholas Day, Alaina, Abigale, and Austin Hunley,
                                   Jada, Joshua, Jadan, & Jansen Cummins,
Great-great-granddaughter:  McKenna Day
Graveside Services & Interment 11 a.m. Sunday at Campbell Memorial Gardens with Rev. Adam Hunley officiating.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

John Gaylor, age 88, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He enjoyed collecting clocks, working on small engines, and spending time with his children & grandchildren whom he loved very much. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie & Dessie (Hicks) Gaylor and several brothers & sisters. 

He is survived by his sons Don Gaylor & wife Diane and Lester Gaylor of Jacksboro, sister Almeda West of FL, 2 grandchildren, & 2 great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 14th, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm. Interment will be on Saturday, December, 14th, 2012 at 10:00 am at Campbell Memorial Gardens with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of the service. 

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


Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Moore Carr age 96 of Speedwell, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 while surrounded by her family. She was a faithful and long-term member and Sunday School Teacher at Fincastle United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by Husband, Earl C. Carr; Parents, John Wesley Moore and Sarah Jane Lyke; Brothers, Millard, Ulysses, Eddy, Hobart, and Arnold; Sister, Lola.

She is survived by Son, Gene Carr and wife Joyce, of Knoxville; by Daughter, Lois McMahan and husband Jack, of Sevierville; by grandchildren, Jackie McMahan Underwood and husband Randy, Christy Carr Knope and husband Jason, Lori McMahan Moore and husband Bill, and Aaron Carr and wife Jennifer; by great-grandchildren, Sarah and Weston Underwood, Jackson and Holden Knope, Wyatt and Meredith Moore, and Donald, McKenzie, and Courtney Elizabeth Carr; by Great-great-granddaughter, Isabella (Daughter of Donald); by Sister-in-law, Jeanette Carr; by many caring nieces and nephews, and by a warm and considerate church family. Special thanks to Dr. James Farris for his years of professional care and friendship.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, December 16, 3 P.M. at Fincastle United Methodist Church with Rev. Lonnie Eldridge officiating. Interment to follow in Fincastle Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. before services at Fincastle United Methodist Church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Fincastle United Methodist Church, 629 Old Middlesboro Highway, LaFollette, TN 37766. Online condolences for Mrs. Carr may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Moore Carr.

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Delta R. Richardson, age 65, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. She was a very loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved playing music and taking care of the elderly. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Cox Chadwick. She is survived by her husband Euel “Rusty” Richardson of Jellico, sons Lyndon Irwin & wife Lisa and Robert Irwin & wife Raven of LaFollette, daughter Tammy Ayers of LaFollette, sister Brenda Brown & husband Howard of Speedwell, grandchildren Ashley Ayers and Ashley Evans, and niece Jamie Cox. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Andrew Ayers officiating. Interment will be on Thursday, December, 13th, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Davis Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements.

Mrs. Marie Reese age 82 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012.  She was preceded in death by husband, Herman Boone Reese in April, 2007; Two Children, Wilma and Larry; Grandson, Jason Reese; her Parents, Hubert and Mable Ayers Bolton; Sister, Dorothy Henderson; Brothers, Junior Bolton, L.C. Bolton, and Ray Bolton.  She was a member of Jellico Highway Church of God.

Survivors: Children, Rev. Darrel Reese and wife Carolyn, of Duff, Ronnie Reese and wife Delena, of LaFollette, Emilee Huguenard and husband Lee, of Morristown, TN, Diane Walden and husband Danny, of LaFollette, Steve Reese and wife Pat, of LaFollette; Nine Grandchildren, Twelve Great-grandchildren, One Great-grandchild; Brother, Frank Bolton and wife Pat, of Duff, Billy Bolton and wife Elaine, of LaFollette, Jerry Bolton and wife Deanna, of LaFollette.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Wednesday 2 P.M. at Jellico Highway Church of God.  Interment to follow at Peabody Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at Jellico Highway Church of God.  Online condolences for Mrs. Reese may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Marie Reese.

Ricky D. Minton, age 44, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by parents, Jr. & Mary Minton; brothers, Denny & Mike Minton.

Survivors:

Wife of 24 years, Bridget Minton

Sons:  Richard Darrion Minton

            Matthew Alan Minton

Brother:  Jimmy Minton & wife Janet

               Jerry Minton

2 nieces & nephews

Several great nieces & nephews

Father and Mother-in-law:  Roxie & Bob Wylie

Sisters-in-law:  Melinda Lambert

                         Susie Minton

                         Judy Minton

Special family friend:  Meghan Wilson

Brother & sister-in-law: Robert & Shena Wylie

Services 8 p.m. Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Wade Walls officiating

Interment 11 a.m. Wednesday Peabody Cemetery

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Kenneth E. Ausmus, age 68 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was a member of the West LaFollette Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband and father that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to fish and enjoyed life.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence & Mary (Siler) Ausmus and brother Danny Ausmus.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen Ausmus of LaFollette, sons Barry Ausmus & wife Mina of Oliver Springs and Richard Ryan of Michigan, daughter Cheri Beech of Michigan, brothers Doyle Ausmus of LaFollette and Jim Ausmus of Lynwood, WA, and grandchildren Brianna, Remi, & Zane.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Dr. TD Hooker officiating. Interment will be on Wednesday, December, 12th, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Ausmus Back Valley Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of the service.

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

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

Nell Ruth Wills, age 83 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, December 08, 2012, at her residence. She was born April 25, 1929 to late William and Edna Clinton Smith. Nell was a member of Willow Brook Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brothers, Howard and Willard Smith; sisters, Lorene Douglas, Edith Chamblee, Vera Crippen, and Ann Wise.

Survivors

Husband                     Ernest “Buck” Wills                                                               Lake City

Children                      Connie James                                                                       Deer Lodge, TN

                                    Mark Wills and wife, Beth                                                     Alexandria, TN

                                    Debbie Shelburne and husband, Roy                                 Jonesville, VA



Grandchildren            Scott James and wife, Hope                                               Clinton

                                    Christi Banks and husband, Scottie                                   Maryville

                                    Ross Shelburne                                                                     Pennington Gap, VA

                                    Erika Shelburne                                                                    Orlando, FL

                                    Emily Shelburne Seals and husband, Noel                        Richmond, VA

                                    Andrew and Jason Wills                                                       Alexandria, TN



Great Grandchildren             Kaley Banks, Adam Banks, and Eric James        



Sister                          Pat Smith                                                                               Harriman



Seven great nieces, two great great nieces, and four great great nephews.

                                                                                   

Visitation: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Leach officiating.

Interment will follow funeral service at Leach Cemetery in Lake City, TN.


Elery “Dude” Barnes age 88, of Lebanon, OH, formerly of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 10, 2012.  He was a member of Full Gospel Church of God.  Preceded in death by 1st wife Vola Mae Barnes.

Survivors:

Wife:  Frances Barnes

Daughter & Son-in-law: Susan & W.L. Grimes, Caryville

Sons: Elery & Todd Barnes

Stepchildren: Kathy Eves, Louis, Jr., Michael Eves

Sister: Gail Bray    13 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren

Graveside service & Interment 1 p.m. Thursday Leach Cemetery in Lake City

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Charlotte J. Walker, age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Friday December 7, 2012 at Summitt View Health Care of Lake City, where she resided for eleven years. She was employed at LaFollette Hospital in housekeeping for twenty years. Charlotte was 25 year charter member of Eastern Star Stooksbury Lodge # 602 and off and on President Resident counselor, owner and operator of Walker Interprizes. 

Preceded in death by: Parents: Frank and Gladys Sowder Archer. Brother: Raymond Archer. Sister: Thelma Householder. Husband: Leland Walker. Son: Teddy Gene Walker. 

Survived by Daughters: Elaine McElroy and husband Kenny, Donna England and husband Lonnie. Sons: Freddy Walker, Danny Walker and wife IYe . Grandchildren: Donald McElroy and wife Melissa, Sean McElroy, Crystal England, Samantha England, Bethany Walker and Gabriele Harmon and husband Chuck, Dustin Walker and wife Jessica, Jamie Madron and husband David. Great grandchildren: Easton Harmon and Jaydon Madron. Sisters: Barbara Pettit, Mildred Baird and husband Howard. Brothers: Herbert Archer and wife Charlotte, William Frank Archer and wife Linda. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be 6 til 8 PM Sunday December 9, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow with Chaplin James Dunn and Rev. Greg Chandler officiating. Interment will be 1 PM Monday December 10, 2012 in Douglas cemetery in Jellico. 

Arrangement by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette