Charles Edward Lumpkins, age 68, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Cumberland Village. He enjoyed hunting, watching old movies, and loved his family very much.

He was preceded in death by his mother Oma Alberta (Wilson) Lumpkins and brother Freddie Joe Lumpkins.

He is survived by his father Hoyle Lumpkins of LaFollette, daughters Jennifer Elliott of Jacksboro and Cynthia Gunderson of Texas, brothers Doyle Lumpkins of Jacksboro and Bob Lumpkins of Georgia, sisters Mabel Hatmaker, Dorothy Clinton, & Glenda Perkins all of LaFollette, and 3 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18th, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Kenny Gillum officiating. Interment will be on Saturday, January 19th, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Peabody Cemetery.

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

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


Mrs. Marilyn Doris Emmons Prim, 72, retired secretary for the State of Tennessee Fire Marshall’s office, died Monday at her residence in Lynnville.   A graveside service for Mrs. Prim will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Campbell Memorial Gardens in LaFollette.   The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 4 – 8:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia and Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Martin-Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette.

Henry M. Ivey, age 67, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013.  Preceded in death by parents, Felix Ivey, Sr. & Trecie Russell Ivey; brothers, Taylor & Avery Ivey, half brothers, Odevia, Spencer, Everette, Robert Lee & Clarence Ivey; sister, Debbie Bland
Survivors: 
Wife:  Joyce Reedy Ivey
Daughters:  Portia Ivey, LaFollette
                   Marilyn & Ernie Wilson, Jacksboro
                   Vanessa Jones, LaFollette
Son:  Mark M. Ivey, LaFollette 
Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Sisters:  Faye McKay, Lucy Longmire, Alice Kolze
             Rebecca Brantley, Elizabeth West, Hazel Gross
Brothers:  Phillip, Randall Ike, Paris Ivey
Funeral Services 8 p.m. Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Ovid Bolton & Rev. Anthony Leach officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Wednesday Powell Valley Cemetery
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Martha Helen Turner Chapman, age 74, of LaFollette passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013.  Member of Victory Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by husband, Jack Edgar Chapman;  parents, Roe & Minnie Bell Campbell Turner; sisters, Bobbie Green, Hazel Underwood, Joyce Turner, Eva Swackhammer, Hattie Smith; brother, Billie Turner.
Survivors: 
Daughters & Sons-in-law:  Pamela & Alan Lay
                                            Brenda & David Spangler
Grandchildren:  Hannah & Joshua Lay
                          Jacklyn & Chris Smith
                          Wesley Spangler
Great-grandchildren:  Canaan, Garrett and Adalyn Smith
Sisters:  Penny Goins & Mickey Floyd
Several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends
A Memorial Service is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Smith and Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating.  Interment at Victory Baptist Church 
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Mrs. Evelyn Stoppelbein, of LaFollette, wife of the late Vivian Stoppelbein, entered into rest Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with the Reverend Gary DeMore and the Reverend Ronnie Arnold officiating.

Mrs. Stoppelbein, a native of Charleston, SC, had previously made Augusta her home and most recently lived with her son in LaFollette, TN, where she was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred Waldron. She was a homemaker and a former member of St. John United Methodist Church where she had been active in United Methodist Women and had served as past President. 

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca V. Stoppelbein; as well as a brother, Arthur Waldron; and sister, Mildred Inabinet.

Those surviving her include her sons and daughters-in-law, N. Wayne and Jan Stoppelbein, Hephzibah; Gene and Kay Stoppelbein, LaFollette, TN; brother, Robert Waldron, Nevada; grandchildren, 1LT Scott Reaves Stoppelbein, Matthew & Jenna Matson, Jenny Matson; and two great grandsons, Lucas Harper and Matthew W. Matson, Jr.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Building Fund of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, 636 Demory Road, LaFollette, TN, 37766.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service at the funeral home.

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, GA 30906.

Online condolences for Mrs. Stoppelbein may be made at www.chanceandhydrick.com or www.waltersfuneralhome.net.

Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Evelyn Stoppelbein with local arrangements.

Ray S. Ivey, age 58, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013.  He was a Member of Glade Springs Baptist Church, Campbell County Masonic Lodge # 778 and was employed at LaFollette Utilities for 15 years where he was an operator and crew leader, former employee of Carborundum, Beech Grove, West Coal, Taywood Mining and owner of Ivey & Son Construction..  Preceded in death by parents, James Ralph & Rosie Mae Heatherly Ivey; infant brother James Ralph Ivey, Jr.; grandparents, Emory & Mae Smith Ivey, Henderson & Nannie Bell Bailey Heatherly.

Survivors:

Wife: Mary Ellen Seiber Ivey

Sons:  Brad Ivey & wife Jennifer, LaFollette

                 Ray Smith Ivey II & wife Amy, Rogerville

Special Granddaughters: Kaitlyn Rhea Ivey & Emerson Rae Ivey

Brothers:  Ronnie & wife Kathy Ivey, Ricky Ivey and Sam & wife JoAnn Ivey

Sisters:  Debra Collins,

              Peggy Evans

              Twanna Lynn & husband L.J.  Seiber

              Ann & husband Phil Meredith

Several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family members and friends

Aunts & Uncles:  Leona McConkey & husband Eddie

                            Lucille Thurman

                            Wheeler Ivey & wife Evelyn

                             Bill Heatherly & wife Dorothy

                            George Heatherly

Funeral Service 8 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Chris Stanley & Rev. Hobart McCreary

Interment 11 a.m. Monday Powell Valley Cemetery

Family will receive friends 5 to 7:45 p.m. with Masonic Service at 7:45 p.m.  Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

The family requests donations be made to the Glade Springs Baptist Church Building Fund.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Melanie Ann Disney Hill, age 47 of Lake City, left this world on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. She was born December 10, 1965 in Hammond, Indiana to Paul James and Eva Vowell Disney.  Melanie was a member of the Guiding Star Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, her dog, Obe, gospel and country music, and listening to preaching on tv. Melanie had many friends and loved them all.  She had a kind, loving, and giving heart. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. Melanie is preceded in death by her father, Paul James Disney, and her sister, Donna Daugherty.

Survivors:  

Mother                                                Eva Disney                                                              Lake City

Love of Her Life                                 Orvel Hill Jr.                                                           Lake City                                

Sisters                                                Connie Cox and Husband Mike                              Lake City

                                                            Angie Carden and Husband Larry                          Lake City



Special Niece                                    April Carden



Several other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Raines, and Rev. Kenny Bean officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Foust Cemetery in Lake City for Melanie’s interment.

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

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



Kelcey Miran Bolton age 29 of Speedwell passed away on Thursday January 10, 2013. She was a member of Wynn Community Church, Kelcey enjoyed sports, swimming and jet sking. She had a lot of friends and enjoyed life, she loved her family and friends very much. She was a wonderful aunt. 

Preceded in death by Father: Darrell Bolton. Grandparent: Bill Walden. Great grandparents: Hannah Bolton, Sam Bolton and Wes and Nancy Nibert. 

Survived by Mother: Gayle Bolton and stepfather Sammy Miller of Speedwell. Grandparents: Peggy Walden of Duff. Jimmy and Henrietta Bolton of LaFollette. Brothers: Jeremy Bolton and fiancé Jessica Piercy of Murfreesboro, TN and Caleb Bolton and Stacey Bolton both of LaFollette. 

Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Sunday January 13, 2013 in Martin Wilson Chapel 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette 




Isabell (Maudie) Wright, age 86, of Jacksboro passed away Friday January 11, 2013 
She was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed playing her guitar and singing, being with her family whom she loved very much. 

Preceded in death by husband: Volna Wright. Parents: Jim and Jenny Jones Longmire. Grandson: Jason Wright. Great grandson Michael Wayne Shuemaker. Brothers: Bill, Bob, Charlie, Babe(Clifford) and Ralph Longmire. Sisters: Mary Horne, Julie Stroud, Jimmy Sharp, Vergie Shepherd, Minnie Belle Lowe and Margaret Rush. 

Survived by sons: J B Wright Sr and wife Debbie of Indian Land, SC. Ralph Wright and wife Edna, Tommy Wright and wife Ellen and Sandy Wright all of LaFollette. Daughters: Sandra Snodderly and husband Chuck, Doris Nelson and husband Lynn all of Jacksboro. 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews 

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Monday January 14, 2013 in Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8 PM with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating. Interment 10 AM Tuesday January 15, 2013 in Bakers Forge cemetery. 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette 


Ernest E. Vinsant, age 93, of Knoxville formerly of Jacksboro passed away Friday January 11, 2013. He was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, working and helping people. Ernest was a generous person who loved his family and friends very much. 

Preceded in death by first wife: Margaret Vinsant and second wife Hazel Vinsant. Parents: Oda and Teelie Mae Grissom Vinsant. Brother: Floyd Vinsant. 

Survived by son: David Lee Vinsant of Greenville, TN. Sisters: Beatrice Seiber of Rockwood, TN and Bernice Stephens of Oak Ridge, TN. Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be from 1- 2:30 PM Monday January 14, 2013 at Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 PM with Rev. Jim Mullins officiating. Interment in Mt. Zion cemetery. 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette 

John William Bonham, age 66, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. 
No services are planned at this time. 
Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements. 


Rev. Lewis Reynolds age 75, of Duff, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He was a member of Duff Baptist Church and retired from the Campbell Co. Highway Dept. Preceded in death by Parents Minton & Linda Bruce Reynolds, 1st Wife Lois Reynolds, Son Terry Lewis Reynolds, Sisters Joy Azalee Henegar, Thelma Jean Reynolds, Brother J. Will Reynolds.
Survivors: Wife Loretta Reynolds
       Daughter-in-law: Susan Reynolds
                   Grandchildren: Amber Elkins, Kayla Leach, Landon & Logan Reynolds
                    Great-grandchildren: Rylan Elkins & Kinley Rae Leach
                    Sister: Judith Humphery
                    Brothers: Charles, Lonnie, David & Donald Reynolds
                    Several Nieces & Nephews   

 Graveside Service & Interment: 11 a.m. Friday Reynolds Cemetery in Duff
Rev. Larry Kitts officiating
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home



David Franklin Bratcher, age 69, of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was a very loving father and husband who loved music, playing guitar & piano, painting, playing golf, & fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd & Ida Bratcher, wife Jean Bratcher, wife Joyce Ann Bratcher, and 6 siblings.
He is survived by his son Mike Mills of Indiana, daughters Karen Fraser of LaFollette, Tisha Bratcher of Indiana, Sharon Wylie of LaFollette, and Pamela Brock of Indiana, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements

Clinton Clay Ward, better known as Clay, age 71 of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on May 20, 1941 to the late Haskell and Elizabeth Braden Ward.  Clay was a member of the Shultz Hollow Baptist Church. He enjoyed four-wheeling, playing bingo, and spending time with his kids, and his grandkids. In addition to his parents, Clay is preceded in death by his brothers: Earnest and Virgil Ward, and his sisters: Bertha Jones, and Alice Fugate.

Survivors:  

Sons                                                   Randall Ward                                                 Lake City

                                                            Rondall Ward                                                 Lake City

                                                            Clint Ward                                                                  Clinton

Daughters                                          Tiffany Ward and Jeremy Staser                             Lake City

                                                            Lisa Stokes and Jeff                                     Andersonville

2 Grandchildren

1 Great Grandchildren
several Nieces, Nephews, and a Host of other Relatives and Friends..
visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
A Graveside Service will be held following the visitation on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Browns Flat Cemetery in Briceville.
You can also view Clay’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.



April Dawn Allen, age 32 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013, at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a member of Ivy Dell Church of God. Preceded in death by her father, Robert Allen.

Survivors: Two sons, Kenton and Tyler; Mother and Step-Father, Michelle and David Rutherford of LaFollette; sister, Brandi Rutherford of LaFollette; and brother, Shane Rutherford of South Carolina. Several other relatives and friends.

Services Friday 2 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Junior Dilbeck officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 P.M. Friday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for April Dawn Allen may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of April Dawn Allen.



Mr. Ricky Roaden age 51 of Caryville passed away January 5, 2013 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by father, Donnie Carl Roaden; brothers, James Roaden and Junior Roaden; sister, Patricia Ann Roaden.

Survivors: Mother, Hazel Roaden of Jacksboro; Sisters, Linda McNabb of Caryville, Mary Helen Lindsay of Norris, Betty Austin of Caryville, Gladys Pierce of Clinton, and Brenda Norman of Jacksboro; Brothers, David Roaden of Lake City, Larry Roaden of Jacksboro, and Robert Roaden of Georgia; Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services Wednesday 4 P.M. at Mountain View Baptist Church with Rev. Mitch Wilson officiating. Interment Vowell Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 P.M. Wednesday before services at the church. Online condolences for Mr. Roaden may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Ricky Roaden.

Michael Drake Curran, D.D.S., age 65 of the Catholic Faith, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, January 3, 2013. Dr. Curran was the retired Founder and Director of the Roane State Community College Dental Hygiene program and was passionate about educating and serving his community and surrounding area with oral health prevention. Preceded in death by mother and father, Majorie Drake and Roy James Curran.

Survivors:  

Wife                            Irma Isaac Curran

Sons                           Scott James and Thomas Patrick

Granddaughter          Anistyn Curran

Step Daughter           Anastasia Rae Lillifield

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Roane State Community College, Dental Hygiene Program, 107 Braircliff Ave., Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, Room D-107.

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

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


Jayetta Berry Branam age 77, of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her home.  She was a member of Old Pathway Gospel Church and retired from Imperial Reading and Advance Food. Preceded in death by 1st Husband Clarence Branam, Parents Orace and Alice Leach Berry and an Infant Sister.

Survivors; Husband Roy Perkins

Daughters & Sons-in-law: Donna & Joe Woolfolk

                                             Lisa & Jeff Dixon

Grandchildren: Shane & Chad Woolfolk, Seth Dixon & Shane Dixon

Great-grandchildren: Brenner & Brelee Woolfolk

Brother: Gene & wife Sally Berry

One Niece and One Nephew

4 Stepsons and 2 Stepdaughters

Funeral services 7 pm Monday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. James Leach and Rev. A.C. Jones officiating

Interment 11 am Tuesday Campbell Memorial Gardens

Family will receive friends 5-7 Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Rev. William Maynard (Pap) Parker age 81 of Alder Springs Community, LaFollette passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at LaFollette Medical Center.  He was a member of Shield of Faith Church.  Preceded in death by wife, Lola Mae Smith Parker, parents, Jimmy Parker and Flora Wilson Parker.

Survivors: Son, Danny Parker and wife, Brenda of Jacksboro; Daughters, Phyllis Parker Ford and husband, James of LaFollette, Beverly Kitts and husband, Jerry of LaFollette, April White and husband, Michael of Pleasant Shade, TN; Nine Grandchildren, Joshua Parker, Cody Parker, Christopher Dial, Isaac Ford, Jeremy Kitts, Andrea Beth Kitts Allen and husband, Rev. Kenny Allen, Michelle Kitts, Talyn White, and Noah White. Two Great-grandchildren, Rece Dial and Chris Dial; Special niece, Angela Keller, and many other nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services Saturday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Smith officiating.  Family and friends will meet Sunday at 10:15 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Shelby 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 Rev. Parker may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Rev. William Maynard (Pap) Parker.



Raymond Clyde King, age 61, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013. He was a member of Grace Missionary Church. He was a very loving husband of 43 years and served in the United States Marine Corps. He loved his country, animals, and spending time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul & Edna (Marlow) King. 

He is survived by his wife Janice King of LaFollette, brother Victor Carroll & wife Loraine of Jellico, sisters Margie Kennedy & husband Paul of Missouri, Renea Herman & husband Bill of LaFollette, Teresa Pitcock & husband David of Greenville, TN, Kathy Solu & husband Leuis of LaFollette, Deborah Carroll of LaFollette, and Pam Muncey & husband Lynn of Maynardville, as well as several nieces, nephews & friends. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Sam White officiating. Interment will be on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:00 am at Woodlawn Cemetery. 

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



Timothy Richard Taylor, age 44, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013. 

No services are planned at this time. 

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

Mary Ruth Wade, age 75 of Briceville, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the North Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. She was born on October 19, 1937 to the late Rev. Charlie and Mable Kelley Miles.  She was a member of the Briceville Church of God. She enjoyed puzzle books, cooking, gardening, canning, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grand kids. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Babcock, her brother Charles Miles Jr., her sisters; Pat Lindsay and Faye Saldana, and her son-in-law, Joe Seiber.

Survivors:

Children                                  Alisha Elwin Starbird and Lori Martin                     Maryville

                                                Pam Seiber                                                               Briceville

                                                Mitch Wade and Wife Amy                                      Clinton

Brothers                                 Sammy Miles and Angie Colston                            Briceville

                                                Johnny Miles and Wife Doris                                   Clinton

Sisters                                    Lena Beach                                                               Briceville

                                                Linda Parks and Husband Bill                                 LaFollette

Grandchildren                        Ryan and Tyler Wade

                                                Aaron and Adam Seiber

                                                Brandy Shelton

                                                McKenzie and MaKayla Woods

Great Grandchildren Alex Shelton

                                                Laklee Wade and Landon Wade

                                               Madleyn Welch and Emory Chadwell                                                    

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a Host of other Relatives and Friends..

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Houston Carroll officiating.
Interment: To Follow Funeral Service on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at the Oliver Springs Cemetery in Oliver Springs.
You can also view Mary’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hugh L. Brown, age 81 of LaFollette passed away, Thursday, January 3, 2013, at LaFollette Medical Center.  He was of the Baptist Faith, a retired auto worker from Ford Motor Company, and a U. S. Army Korean War Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Wardell “Peggy” Brown on February 2, 2008, parents, George L. Brown and Mary Elizabeth Moffette Brown, sister, Juanita Riggsbee, brother, Cletus Brown.

Survivors:  Sisters, LaFrona Christopher of Clinton, TN, Mary Rogers of Pensacola, FL, Maude Sheets of Mesa, AZ, and Elizabeth Mongar of LaFollette;  A host of nieces, nephews, and friends.  He will be greatly missed by all, especially by John and Debbie Mongar, Miranda, Rebecca, and Wesley.

Funeral services Sunday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Keith Mongar officiating.  Family and friends will meet Monday at 9:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Bakers Forge Cemetery for 10 A.M. graveside services and interment, with full Military Honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard.  The Family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 8 P.M. before funeral services.  Online condolences for Mr. Brown may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Hugh L. Brown.

Hattie Elizabeth Davis age 87, of LaFollette passed away on December 31, 2012. She was a member of Forks Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis enjoyed sewing, fishing, reading, and listening to gospel tapes, she loved her family very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Alvis Davis. Parents: Swepson and Nannie Miller Sutton. Brothers: Hosea Sutton, Bill Sutton and Charles Sutton. Sister: Ailene Sutton.

She is survived by sons: Jimmy Sutton and Charles A. Davis both of LaFollette. Daughters: Reita Royer of LaFollette, Astria Richardson and husband Ray of LaFollette and Lassie Steakley and husband Jimmy of Florida. 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 8 PM Wednesday January 2, 2013 from 6 until 8 PM in Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Alvis Richardson and Rev. Leroy Braden officiating. Interment will be 1 PM Thursday January 3, 2013 in Davis Chapel Cemetery.

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




Ethel Hignite age 98 of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2012. She was of the Baptist Faith and preceded in death by husband James Hignite, parents Tom & Mahala Howard Gillum.

Survivors: Daughters Doris Miller & Wanda Meredith Hill, LaFollette

                  Son: Howard Hignite, Kennesaw, GA

                  Grandchildren: Kim Miller Day, Kay Miller Turner, David Arnold (Arnie) Meredith, Lora Hignite Beatty, James D. Hignite,  Francine Hignite Cirillo & Frank Hignite.    17 Great-grandchildren

                   Sisters: Edna Gillum Overton & Ella Gillum Shepherd

                   Brother: Howard Gillum

                   Several Nieces & Nephews

Funeral Service 2 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Kenny Gillum officiating

Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery

The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Nell Powers Wright died Wednesday, December 26, 2012.   Mrs. Wright was a Campbell County school teacher for 29 years where she taught all elementary school grades.  She was born in Jacksboro, Tennessee on March 20, 1925 to Larry Carson Powers and Mary Agnes Clotfelter Powers.  After graduating from Central High School in Jacksboro she travelled to New York City where she worked as a model with the John Robert Powers agency for a short time before returning to Tennessee to attend East Tennessee State University.  She married Dudley Victor Wright of LaFollette in 1945 and received a B.S. degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 1958.  Mrs. Wright was a charter member of the Knoxville Chapter of Daughters of the Nile, an international fraternal organization that serves as a social and charitable organization and works to raise money for the Shriners Hospital for children.  She was a member of the East TN Education Association, National Education Association, and the First Baptist Church of LaFollette.  She lived in Jacksboro and LaFollette for 78 years before moving to Knoxville in 2002 to be near her daughter.  For the past 3 1/2 years, she was a resident of the Brakebill Nursing Home in Knoxville.

Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her sister June Powers Bivens.  She is survived by her daughter Sharon Wright Cottrell and husband Brad, two grandchildren Jason Cottrell and wife Angela and Suzanne Cottrell Christensen and husband Jeff, four great grandchildren Katie, Kenzie, Jake, and Olivia Cottrell all of Knoxville, two nephews David and Eric Bivens of Mechanicsville, Virginia, and brother William Barton Powers of Limestone, Tennessee.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 6, 2012 at Cross-Smith Funeral Home in LaFollette with funeral services following at 2:00 pm in the Cross-Smith Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Duane Mills officiating.  Interment will be at Jacksboro Cemetery following the service.