Betty J McGhee, age 82, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, cooking, & loved her family very much. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Sam McGhee, parents Ray & Edith (Heatherly) Workman, brother Jackie Workman, and sisters Elsie Mae Bullock and Loretta Cunningham. 

She is survived by her special niece Kathy Wilson of Jacksboro, special great-niece Cindy Silcox of Jacksboro, special friend Maria Ward of LaFollette, and several other nieces & nephews. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 8th, 2012 from 9:00 – 10:00 am in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 10:00 am with Rev Bobby Ray Wilson officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Campbell Memorial Gardens. 

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



Mr. Kenneth J. Martin, age 74 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012, at Cumberland Village Care & Rehabilitation Center of LaFollette.  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of Jacksboro Church of Christ.  Preceded in death by parents, D. Homer Martin and Vernie Etta Lewallen Martin, sister, Katherine Bailey, and brother, James Martin.

Survivors:  Wife, Tonya Martin of Jacksboro; Daughter, Tammy Plank of Idaho; Son, Kenneth J. “Rowdy” Martin, Jr. of Hawaii; Two Sisters, Della Cordell and Geneva Smith, both of LaFollette.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

he family has requested that all services be private.  Online condolences for Mr. Martin may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Kenneth J. Martin

Betty Jean Daugherty, age 75, of Paris, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. She was formerly of Dalton, GA and lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Chris & Dr. Jeff Mann for 6-1/2 years. She was married 37 years to Charles Daugherty who preceded her in death. She was a member of Cleveland Heights Baptist Church in Dalton, GA for more than 40 years. She was the department manager of Goody’s Clothing Store in Dalton, GA for 14 years. She loved all animals, especially her dog Roxie.

She was preceded in death by her father Frank Roach, mother Ethel Hatmaker, parents Noel & Mae Weaver, husband Charles Daugherty, and sister Opal Lee Roach.

She is survived by her daughter Chris Mann & husband Dr. Jeff of Paris, TN, special friend Ruth Fryer of Dalton, GA, brother-in-laws Lindon Daugherty & wife Madge of Jacksboro, TN and Andy Hill & wife Jolene of Dayton, OH, grandchildren Kourtney Varner of Cleveland, TN, Tiffany Mann of Akron, OH, and Mousa Shamieh of Martin, TN, great-grandchild Kaleigh Wallace of Akron, OH, special cousins Fay Head & husband Paul of Athens, TN, Sue Osborne of Jacksboro, TN, & Lagretta Cox & husband Gene of Dalton, GA.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 9th, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Bro Bruce Headrick & Pastor Bobby Ray Wilson officiating. Interment will be on Monday, December, 10th, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Willoughby Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cleveland Heights Baptist Church in Dalton, GA to buy a bench in Betty’s name.

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


Johnny Ray Draughn age 26 of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by Grandmother Paralee Nelson.  
Survivors:
Parents Linda & Randall Pierce
Brothers: Brandon & Benjamin Pierce
Grandparents: Arnold Ray Nelson, Randall & Joyce Ann Pierce
Great-grandmother: Tensie Nelson

Funeral Service 7 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel  
Rev. Roscoe Lindsay officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Saturday Stokes Cemetery Rev. Jimmy Barton officiating  
The family will receive friends 5 – 7 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Kathleen Martin, age 88, of Clinton, TN passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012. She was a very loving & devoted wife, mother, grandmother, & friend that enjoyed her family and life on Norris Lake. She was an educator in the states of West Virginia, Kentucky, & Tennessee. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of LaFollette and the Eastern Star in Charleston, WV.

She was preceded in death by her husband Denver Martin, brother Kern Messinger, and sisters Inez Smith, Lura Lee Lawson, Marie Spurlock, Oneta Jane Pack, Iris Jean Adkins, & Sue Lawson.

She is survived by her daughter Denise Pennington & husband James of Clinton, sister Marlene Farley & husband Nick of New Mexico, grandchildren James C. Pennington & wife Robin and Andrea M. Dubois & husband David, and great-grandchildren Cole, Luke, & Gage Pennington and Cade Dubois.

A gathering of family and friends for a celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 6:00 pm. Interment will be on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Martin Wilson Funeral Home or donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Kathleen’s honor.

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

Terry Lynn Hunley Terry Lynn Hunley, age 51 of Lake City, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born December 18, 1960 in Lake City to the late James “Jim” Hunley, and Judy Rains Shepard. Terry loved Tennessee Volunteer Football, avid coin collector since his childhood, building model ships and planes, and spending time with family and friends. He served as a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors Wife                                        Kimberly McKamey Hunley                          Lake City Daughters                              Penny Holstine and Husband Kevin                        Clinton                                                 Kelley Powers and Husband Timothy                     Lake City                                                 Sara Jo Hunley                                                          Clinton                                                 Michele Smith and Husband Josh                          Lake City                                                 Brandy Hunley                                                           Lake City                                                 Destiny Hunley                                                           Lake City Sister                                      Lisa Pebley and Husband Kevin                             Lake City                                                 Mary Hatmaker and Husband Dennis                    Briceville                                                 Micki Massey and Husband Cliff                             Texas 9 Grandchildren Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Dison officiating. Family and Friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012 to go in procession to Oak Grove Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment. You can also view Terry’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com  Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements. Jayvn Dele Lynn Lytle Jayvn Dele Lynn Lytle, born and taken to Heaven by Jesus on November, 29, 2012 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Jayvn is preceded in death by: grandfathers: Howard Eugene Adams Sr., and Bobby Stevenson, and his great grandmother, Wilma Parks. Survivors Parents                                   Doug and Jessica Lytle                                            Lake City Brother                                   Jesson Lytle                                                               Lake City Grandparents                        Vickie Stevenson                                                      Lake City                                                 Gloria and Gary Graves                                           Heiskell                                                 Bucky and Roxie Pridemore                                    Clinton Great Grandparents              Ralph Parks                                                               Lake City                                                 J.C. and Stella Nickels                                             Virginia Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Clinton, TN. You can also view Jayvn’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com  Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements. Margaret Ann Hamilton Jobe  Margaret Ann Hamilton Jobe of Lake City passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born September 21, 1923 at Napps, TN to the late William T. and Minnie Hamilton.  Mrs. Jobe retired from DOE after 35 years of service and always enjoyed working which included Charlie Hanes Drug Store and Museum of Appalachian. Mrs. Jobe was a graduate of Lake City High School. She was a staunch Democrat and loved spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the kids in her family.  Mrs. Jobe was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by beloved husband, Carl Jobe, sister, Dorothy H. Farr and nephew        Bill Meeks. Survivor’s son, Jim Jobe of Lake City Grandchildren: Jaime Jobe Limbaugh and husband Kevin of Knoxville Jacob Jobe of Clinton Jade Jobe of Clinton Great-grandchildren, Caleb, Hudson and Jaxson Limbaugh of Knoxville Sister, Betty Lovely and husband Owen of Daleville, AL. Nieces, Anne Harrell and husband Mike of Lake City Robbie H. Lowe of Lake City Pat Strahan and husband Kirt of Hatteville, AK Brother in law, Paul Farr of Clinton Great Nieces and Nephews: Jason and Justin Lowe, Eric, Dylan, and Kelsie Harrell, Melissa Jordan and Wesley Meeks. Great-Great Nieces and Nephews: Emily Osborne, Morgane, Michael and Elizabeth Lowe, Destani and Deanna Harrell, Matthew and Thomas Jordan. Special friends: Diane Agee, Sherree Phillips, and Linda Burress. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Clinch RiverBaptist Church with a Celebration of Life at 7:30 pm with Minister Jason Lowe officiating. Interment 1:00 pm Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Claxton.

Otis Williams, Jr., age 52, of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012.  Member of First Church of God Sunny Acres, Harlan, Ky.   Preceded in death by daughter, Amanda Nicole Williams; wife, Angie Longmire Williams; grandparents, Corbin & Ethel Williams and John & Lockie Pack; a host of aunts & uncles.
Survivors:
Parents:  Otis & Mary Williams
Sisters:  Sharon Murphy, Harlan, Ky
              Kathy & Steve Wilder, Baxter, Ky
              Debra & James Horne, Jacksboro
              Charlotte & Lawnie Penny, LaFollette
Several nieces and nephews 
Services 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Bill Braden officiating
Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday Longmire Cemetery
Family will receive friends 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Rocky L. Gibson, age 53, of LaFollette passed away Friday, November 30, 2012.   Preceded in death by parents, Carl Gibson & Lois Murdock; brother, Rusty Gibson & sister Valerie Gibson.
Survivors: 
Daughter:  Denika Tomblin
Sons:  Justin Lane Gibson
           Kyle Martin Garrow 
2 grandchildren
Sisters:  Patricia Davis, Audrey Ryan, Sandy Williams
A private family graveside service will be held at Carr Cemetery in White Oak 
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Betty L. (Patty) Douglas Smith

Betty L. (Patty) Douglas Smith age 59, of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 at her home. Member of Indiana Ave. Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Parents Raymond Robert & Goldie Douglas, Brothers Leland, Allen & Larry Douglas and Mother-in-law: Imogene Smith.
Survivors:
Husband: David (Trigger) Smith
Daughter: Kendra Weathington
Son: Clint Smith
Brothers: David & Robert Smith
Sisters: Phyllis Letner, Doris Hemmenway & Shelia Douglas Brooks
Sisters-in-law: Angie Montgomery & Missy Smith
Brothers-in-law: Robert Smith & Ray Brooks
Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral Service 8 p.m. Monday Cross-Smith Chapel
Bro. David Shepherd officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Tuesday Powell Valley Cemetery 
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross- Smith Funeral Home



Loretta Walker

Loretta Walker, age 80, of Cleveland, Tn., formerly of Jacksboro passed away Friday, November 30, 2012.  Of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by husband, John Richard Walker; son, Ronnie Lee Walker; daughters, Patricia Sue Shears & Nancy Evans.
Survivors:
Children:  Billy John Walker
                 Melissa Ann Gamble
                 Johnny Ray Walker
                 Sampson, Jr. Walker
                Carl Edward Walker
19 grandchildren    
several great-grandchildren      
several great-great-grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews
Graveside Services & Interment 2 p.m. Sunday at Nelson Cemetery
Rev. Wade Walls officiating
Family will receive friends 12 noon til 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Naomi Bolton

Naomi Bolton, age 74, of LaFollette passed away Friday, November 30, 2012.  Member of Stinking Creek Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Thomas Wince & Lue Tilda Bolton; brother, Troy E. Bolton 
Survivors:
Sisters:  Leona Black & Martha Bolton, both of Stinking Creek
Brothers: Delias Bolton, Stinking Creek
               Virgil & Katherine Bolton
               Lonnie & Mary Bolton, Virginia
Several special nieces and nephews
Services 2 p.m. Monday Cross-Smith Chapel
Interment Hall Cemetery
Family will receive friends 12 noon til 2 p.m. Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Martha Frances Teague Claiborne, age 82, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012.  Member of Fincastle United Methodist Church. A wonderful mother loved by so many and who made a positive impression on all who knew her. Preceded in death by parents, Burton & Frances Bowman Teague.

Survivors:

Husband: Ray Claiborne

Son:  Ronnie Ray Claiborne & wife Vickie

Daughter:  Mary Frances Gillum & husband Mike “PeeWee”

Grandchildren:  Mary Michelle Gillum

                          Michael Ray Gillum

                          Mikeeta Kizzire

                          Marcus Howard Gillum

                          Jennifer C. Wilson

Great grandchildren:  Tristan, Madison, Bailey, McKeena, Shakira, Jill, Kiley & Hunter

Brother:  Joshua Teague

Sister:  Mary Ollie Andrews

Services 7 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Joey Rutherford & Rev. Danny Wilson officiating

Interment 10 a.m. Monday Fincastle United Methodist Church Cemetery

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mr. Clifford G. Wilson, age 79 of Caryville passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at LaFollette Medical Center.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by son, Larry Wilson, his parents, Mack and Nannie Jane Llewallen Wilson, brothers, Harry, Clarence, Jim and Gurley Wilson, sisters, Pauline and Dorothy Wilson.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Barbara Daugherty Wilson of Caryville; Children, Linda Logsdon and husband, John of Mt. Washington, KY, Connie Wilson of Louisville, KY, Sheryl Roeder and husband, Steve of Cox’s Creek, KY, Darryl Wilson of Caryville, TN, Sheila Goodson of Caryville, TN, and Eugene Wilson of Jacksboro, TN; sister, Grace Wilson of Dayton, OH; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren.  Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Saturday 1 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Walker officiating.   The family will receive friends from 11A.M. to 1 P.M. Saturday before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home.  Family requests that in lieu of flowers  memorials be left at Walters Funeral Home to assist with medical and final expenses.  Online condolences for Mr. Wilson may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Clifford G. Wilson.

Rose Marie Daugherty, age 84 of Lake City, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was born December 22, 1927 in Briceville, TN to the late Hudson and Rachel Phillips Inman. Rose enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, and loved caring for people. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by, Husband: Harvey Daugherty, Brother; Eugene Inman, Sisters; Evelyn Queener and Pauline Irwin.

Survivors

Daughters                              Darlene Bankowski and husband, Leo                  Chesterton, IN

                                                Carolyn Wilson                                                          Atlanta, GA

Brother                                   Jonah Phillips                                                            Lake City

Sister                                      Helen Brewer                                                 LaFollette

Grandchildren                        David Carroll                                                             Glassboro, NJ

                                                Angela Carroll                                                           Bentonville, VA

                                                Shannon Myers                                                         Atlanta, GA

                                                Kelly Powers                                                              Columbia, MO

Great Grandchildren Michael Del Real                                                       Portage, IN

                                                Caroline La Valle                                                      Columbia, MO

                                                Bill Powers                                                                 Columbia, MO

                                                Mason Carroll                                                            Glassboro, NJ

                                                Hannah Cook                                                            Bentonville, VA

Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Friday, November 30, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Good officiating.

Interment will follow funeral service at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton, TN.

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

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

Josephine Byrd Stout

Josephine Byrd Stout, age 85, of Caryville passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

Member of Vasper Missionary Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by husband, Conley D. Stout; parents, Hobson & Anna Byrd; brother, Arthur Byrd; sister, Imogene Byrd

Survivors:

Special Friend:  Charles Leonard

Daughter:  Delores Jane Lauver & husband Larry, Knoxville

Son:  Bill C. Smith & wife Teresa, Caryville

Granddaughter:  Violet Jo McKinley

Special niece:  Vicky Byrd

Sister:  Phyllis C. Ashe, Caryville

Services 2 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Rick Murphy officiating

Interment New Vasper Cemetery

Family will receive friends 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Burma Wallace, age 67, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012.  Member of Red Ash Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Art & Edna Moberg.

Survivors:

Husband:  Luther Wallace

Sons:  Bobby, Scott, & Ray Wallace

3 grandchildren     4 great-grandchildren

Services 8 p.m. Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Don Allen officiating

Interment 1 p.m. Friday Meredith Cemetery in Pioneer

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

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Mrs. Kathy R. Wilson, age 49 of the Grantsboro Community, LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at her home. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by father, Sherman J. Adkins.

Survivors: Husband, Dale Wilson of LaFollette; daughter, Jessica Wilson of LaFollette; two grandchildren, Daxtin Jordan Miles and Megan Rain Miles of LaFollette; mother, Pauline Adkins of Sydney, OH; sister, Joan Aline Durst and husband, Robert of Jacksboro. Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Monday 1 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Sparks officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Monday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mrs. Wilson may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Kathy R.Wilson.



Sherry R. Leach, age 50, of  Vincent, AL passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012.  Of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by father, McKinley Leach; brothers, Jerry & Don Leach; grandparents, Hezzie & Rhoda Suttles, Roscoe & Stella Leach.
Survivors:
Mother:  Ruby Leach
Brother:  Terry Leach
Sisters:  Thelma Wilson, Kathy Byrd, Judy Shoupe
Several nieces & nephews
Graveside Service & Interment 1 p.m. Saturday at Leach Cemetery in Flat Hollow with Rev. Bill Braden officiating.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home