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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Mary Joyce Bunch
Mary Joyce Bunch, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. She enjoyed reading, visiting with friends & family, and she loved her family very much.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother William and Clara Pike Bunch and her Aunt Lillian Pike.
She is survived by her special cousin Judy Bullock of Jacksboro and a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2011 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Donald Allen officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Harness Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Miss Bunch’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
Lloyd Russell

Mr. Lloyd Russell age 92 of Speedwell passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at LaFollette Medical Center .  He was a member of Braden Chapel Baptist Church , and a Veteran of World War II.  Preceded in death by Wife, Audra Mae “Bobbie” Russell, Parents, Preston and Melvina Shoffner Russell, Four Sisters and Six Brothers. 

Survivors: Daughter, Gayle Hutson and husband Charles, of LaFollette; Son, David Russell of Speedwell; Three Grandchildren, Micaela Hutson, Adam Hutson, and Lindsey Hutson, all of LaFollette.  Special Friend, Kathy Welch of Speedwell.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Saturday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Elder J.C. Monday and Rev. Roger Leach officiating.  Family and friends will meet Sunday 2 P.M. at Leach Cemetery in Speedwell 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. Saturday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mr. Russell may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Lloyd Russell.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Tommy Caldwell, age 88, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011. He was a member of Ivey Dell Church of God. Mr. Caldwell was a very loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed going to church when he was able and spending time in the mountains hunting and fishing. He served in the Army during WWII.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother Benjamin & Birdie Saylor Caldwell, wife Louise Carroll Caldwell, infant sons William and Benjamin Caldwell, daughter Dolly Cooley and husband Ben, son-in-law James Green, brothers Ledford Caldwell, Lloyd Caldwell, and Elihue Caldwell, half-brother Arthur Caldwell, sister Josie Johnson, and 2 grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons Lonnie Caldwell and Andrew Caldwell both of Caryville, daughter Dorothy Green of Jacksboro, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Leon Fritts officiating. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Carroll Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Caldwell’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com




HATMAKER, GENEVA SMITH (GRANNY) - age 87 of Lafollette, TN and most recently of Seymour, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a devoted follower of the Sevier Heights Baptist Church Television Ministry since she had been unable to attend church for several years due to her health. Granny was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on April 4, 1924 to parents Matt Smith and Pearl Engle Smith. She retired from South Central Bell Telephone Company in 1975 and was a Telephone Pioneer. Granny was preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Pete" Hatmaker; mother, Pearl Engle Smith and father Matt Smith; step-mother, Mary Smith and step-father, Gaither Bell; sisters: Irene Kellems, Mattie Page, and Brenda Hawkins; brothers: George Smith, Tommy Smith, and David Bell. Granny is survived by her son, Kent Hatmaker and wife Janet, of Seymour; three grandchildren who were the light of her life: Adam Hatmaker, Laurel Hatmaker, and Jennifer Hatmaker all of Seymour; sisters, Lorene Parsons of Harlan, Kentucky; Lois Grayson of Bristol, Virginia; Tommie Smith; brothers: Jim Smith and Matt Smith, of Bristol, Virginia; and Price Smith; many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom she dearly loved; and great neighbors who lovingly watched after her for many years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to either of two ministries that were special to her: The King's Academy, 202 Smothers Road, Seymour, TN 37865 or Sevier Heights Baptist Church Television Ministry, 3232 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Family and friends will meet at Campbell County Memorial Gardens in Lafollette at 10:00 am on Thursday for graveside services, Dr. Hollie Miller officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com 

Brenda Fay Wilhoit, age 64, passed away at home on Monday, November 7, 2011. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, time with her family, and music. 

She was preceded in death by her father Robert C. Hickman.

She is survived by her mother Arletta Hickman of Lafollette, son Gerald “Pete” Wilhoit and wife Jamie of LaFollette, daughter Cheryl Nelson and husband Todd of Mt. Orab, OH, brothers Robert Bruce Hickman of LaFollette, Michael Lynn Hickman of LaFollette, Donnie Hickman of LaFollette, and Danny Hickman of Knoxville, sisters Carolyn Wilkerson and Vickie Petree both of LaFollette, grandchildren Whitney Brewer, Derrick Wilhoit, and Victoria Wilhoit, and great-grandchild Eric Brewer.

Memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Pastor Marty Stooksbury officiating.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

Monday, November 7, 2011

Oscar Goad, age 73, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011at Methodist Medical Center. He enjoyed watching old Western movies, visiting with his family & friends, and he loved his family very much.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father Cas & Oma Daugherty Goad and brothers Eddie Goad, Clayton Goad, and Lee Goad.

He is survived by his brothers Eugene Goad of Northfield, OH, James Goad of Briceville, Elmer Goad of Lane, IL, Richard Goad of Northfield, OH, and Wade Goad of Maple Heights, OH and sister Mary Anne Cvellbar of Bedford, OH.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

Friday, November 4, 2011

Lucille Lough Silcox Lloyd age 86 of Lafollette passed away November 3, 2011 at Scott Co. Hospital. She was the last living child of Alfred and Angeletta (Neal) Lough. She was a member of Lake City Church Of Christ. She retired from Imperial Reading after 30 years of service. 


Preceded in death by Parents: Alfred and Angeletta (Neal) Lough. Sisters: Reva Mae Silcox and Evon Cooper. Brothers: Cletis and Curtis Lough.

Survivors are children Billy Ray Silcox and wife Thelma of Norma, TN. Roger Silcox and wife Carol Sue of Jacksboro. Special niece Tomalee Fraley. Special friends Tim Mefford who was more like a son. Ruby Sanders and Brittany Jones, five nieces and one nephew.

Funeral services will be November 6, 2011 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Minster Tim Mefford officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Before funeral services. Interment will be Monday November 7, 2011 at 11 AM at Allred cemetery. 

Thursday, November 3, 2011



Lee Jess Seargeant, Jr., M.D. Lee Jess Seargeant, Jr. M.D.

Lee Jess Seargeant, Jr., M.D., age 95, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 03, 2011.  A long time physician of Campbell County and Member of LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by wife, Ella June Seargeant.

Survivors:
Daughter:  Carolyn Seargeant Miller
Son:  Lee Jess Seargeant III

 Services 4 PM Sunday LaFollette United Methodist Church
 Dr. Kenneth Faught officiating
 Interment 10 AM Monday Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honors given
By Campbell County Honor Guard
 Visitation 2 to 4 PM Sunday at LaFollette United Methodist Church

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Tuesday, November 1, 2011


Mae Oma Dossett, age 85 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 atLaFollette Medical Center.  Member of Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, John Dossett; parents, Otto & Parie Lee Heatherly Myers; brother, Carl Myers; Sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Asilee & Foster White, Hettie Cox &  C.E. Dossett; niece, Donna Myers, nephew, Roger Dossett.


Survivors:
Daughter:  Sondra & Don Farmer

Son:  Gary & Phyllis Dossett

Grandchildren:  Lori Richardson
                          Andy & Tabitha Dossett
                          Ben Dossett
                          Allie Dossett

Great grandchildren:  Kati Ann Dossett
                                   Maggie Beth Dossett

Sister:  Dorothy Black
Sisters-in-law:  Lucille Dossett
                         Betty Myers

Nephews:  Dennis Myers
                  Jimmy Black
Services 2 PM Wednesday Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church
Rev. Leroy Braden officiating
Interment Sunrise Cemetery 
Family will receive friends Noon til 2 PM at Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home