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.

Beatrice L. Nelson ,age 90 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday December 27, 2012. She was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church. Mrs. Nelson was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother that loved having her family around her, especially her grandchildren, she always thought more of others than she did herself. She enjoyed working in her garden and flowers. 

She was preceded in death by her husband: Henry Nelson Jr. Sons: Virgil Eugene White, Foster Nelson and( infant) Wayne Boshears. Parents: Alfred and Louisa Berry White. Brothers: Foster, Clarence and Walter White. Sister: Orabelle Miller 

She is survived by: Daughters: Bonnie Jordan and husband Jack of LaFollette, Wanda Terry and husband Larry of Caryville. Son: Don Nelson and wife Linda of Knoxville. Grandchildren: Christie and Donnie Nelson, Tonya White, Jimmy Gregg, Alicia Messick, Michelle Stewart and Jacqueline Boshears. 14 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. A host of other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 PM Sunday December 30, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Hobart McCreary officiating. Interment will be Monday December 31, 2012 at 10 AM in Sunrise Cemetery. 

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



Glenn B. Lay age 71 of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at his home. He was a member & deacon of Ford Town Baptist Church. He retired after 22 years of service from the US Army and then went on to retire from US Postal Service. He was a member of Campbell Co. Masonic Lodge, Knoxville Scottish & York Rite Bodies and a 33 degree Mason and Shriner. Preceded in death by Parents Green Berry & Hazel Lay.

Survivors: wife Anna Allred Lay

                 Daughters; Mary Ann Thomas & Sandra Hall

                 Grandchildren: Ashlyn Fox, Brianna Walker, Marina & Ain Hall

                  Great-grandchildren: Riley & Joseph Fox

                   Brothers: Roger, Jimmy & Benny Lay

                   Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of friends

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

Rev. Tim Dupuy & Rev. Adam Hunley officiating

Masonic Service 7:45 p.m. by Campbell Co. Lodge

Interment: 11 a.m. Wednesday Campbell Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by Campbell Co. Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends 5 - 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Mr. Raymond Earl Huddleston passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the age of 68. He was born on September 15, 1944. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Violet Huddleston, Sister, Janice Sue Nelson, Brothers, James Huddleston and Roger Lynn Huddleston.

Survivors: Wife, Leslie Huddleston of Pennsylvania; Children, Joseph of Washington, Latisha of Pennsylvania, and Nalina of Virginia; Sisters, Tommie Faye Lancaster of Dayton, OH, and Kathy Huddleston of LaFollette, TN; Brothers, Gary Lee Huddleston of LaFollette, and Jerry Wayne Huddleston of Duff; Four Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family has requested that all services be private with burial at the Nelson-Cooper Cemetery. Online condolences for Mr. Huddleston may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Raymond Earl Huddleston.

Glenn B. Lay age 71 of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at his home. He was a member & deacon of Ford Town Baptist Church. He retired after 22 years of service from the US Army and then went on to retire from US Postal Service. He was a member of Campbell Co. Masonic Lodge, Knoxville Scottish & York Rite Bodies and a 33 degree Mason and Shriner. Preceded in death by Parents Green Berry & Hazel Lay.

Survivors: wife Anna Allred Lay

                 Daughters; Mary Ann Thomas & Sandra Hall

                 Grandchildren: Ashlyn Fox, Brianna Walker, Marina & Ain Hall

                  Great-grandchildren: Riley & Joseph Fox

                   Brothers: Roger, Jimmy & Benny Lay

                   Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of friends

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

Rev. Tim Dupuy & Rev. Adam Hunley officiating

Masonic Service 7:45 p.m. by Campbell Co. Lodge

Interment: 11 a.m. Wednesday Campbell Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by Campbell Co. Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends 5 - 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Betty S. Boshears age 60, of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012.
She was a member of First Baptist Church Jacksboro and 20 year employee of Peoples Bank of the South. Preceded in death by Parents George & Alma Shoun Wright.


Survivors; Husband Delynn Boshears

                  Sons & Daughters-in-law: Mike & Teresa Boshears

                                                             Jeff & Jill Boshears

                Grand-daughters: Megan & Ella

Sisters: Peggy Wright & Judy Molnar

Brothers: Bobby, John & George Wright, Jr.

Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of Friends

Funeral Service: 8 p.m. Tuesday First Baptist Church Jacksboro

Rev. Bill Morris officiating

Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday Pond Cemetery

The family will receive friends 5 -8 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church Jacksboro

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home



Mr. James Barclay “J.B.” Wright age 81 of LaFollette, TN, originally from Glade Springs, VA passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at LaFollette Health and Rehab Center.  Mr. Wright was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War, a member of LaFollette United Methodist Church, and was Administrator of LaFollette Hospital for 20 plus years. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play golf.  Preceded in death by parents, Thomas Roy Wright Sr. and Katherine Taylor Wright; Sister, Jane Sandefur; Brothers, Paul and T.R. Wright.

Survivors: Daughters, Libby Wright of Knoxville, Traci Wright Chambers and husband David, of Caryville, Son, Ricky Wright and wife Karen, of Big Stone Gap, VA; Grandchildren, Matthew, Will, and Claire Chambers, all of Caryville, and Rachel, Sarah, and Rebekah Wright, all of Jonesborough, TN; Former wife and mother of the Children, Barbara D. Wright of LaFollette; Former wife and friend, Joyce McNeil Wright of Boone, NC; Sister-in-law, Peggy Wright of Chilhowie, VA; Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Wednesday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Son, Rev. Ricky Wright officiating.  Interment at Glade Springs Baptist Cemetery, Glade Springs, VA.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday before services.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: LaFollette United Methodist Church, 808 East Central Ave., LaFollette, TN 37766.  Online condolences for Mr. Wright may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. James Barclay “J.B.” Wright.

Georgia Lee Daugherty, age 70, of LaFollette passed away Friday, December 28, 2012. She was of the Baptist Seventh Day Adventist Faith. Preceded in death by parents, Ben & Maggie Inman Ward; brothers, Doyle Inman & Robert Ward; sister, Joyace Ann Hamblin

 Survivors:

 Husband:  Clarence Daugherty

 Daughters:  Peggy Willis

                   Mary Hicks

                   Patricia Hicks

 Sons:  Robert Daugherty

           James Daugherty

 18 Grandchildren          4   Great-grandchildren

 Brothers:  Ben Ward & Murriel Ward

 Sister:  Sarah Helm

 Several nieces & nephews



Services 2 p.m. Monday Cross-Smith Chapel

 Rev. Denny Davis

 Interment Woodlawn Cemetery

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

 Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Joshua Peavley, age 19, of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 24, 2012.  Preceded in death by Grandmother, Sharon Rutledge.

 Survivors:

 Parents:  Mike & Sissy Peavley

               Teresa & David Funk

 Sister:  Michelle

 Brothers:  Daniel Fisher

                 Mike E. Peavley

                 James Peavley

                 Matthew Peavley

 Grandparents:  Ronnie Murphy & Ann McClain

                        Wayne Peavley

 Fiance:  Ashlie Corley

 Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a host of friends

 A Celebration of his life will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church

 Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Drucilla Powell, age 80 of LaFollette passed away Friday, December 28, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, William H. Powell; son, William Charles Powell; grandson, Preston Powell; parents, Epps & Mary Ethel Smith Bray.

Survivors:

 Daughters:   Donna McHenry & husband Tony

                    Barbara Willoughby & husband Junior, both of LaFollette

 Sons:  Tim Powell & wife Missie

           Terry Powell

 11 Grandchildren        11 Great-grandchildren

 Brothers:  Ron & Virginia Bray

                Jerome & Shirley Bray, both of Tracy City, Tn

 Sisters:  Wilma Partin, Ohio

              Wanda & Homer Sanders and Brenda & Hershal Parson, both of Tracy City, Tn

 No Services are planned

 Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Lewis Tackett, age 66 of Lake City, Tennessee, received his summons to appear in the presence of His most High God on December 27, 2012. He was born on April 25, 1946 in Anderson County to the late Conda and Mary Alice Duncan Tackett. Awaiting him there was his beloved daughter, LeeAnn, who preceded him in death in 1988. Lewis was a chairman of the deacon board and an active member and Sunday school teacher for many years at Fratersville Baptist Church. He had a special love for the church and its congregation. Lewis was an avid bible reader who enjoyed antique cars, and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents and daughter, Lewis is preceded in death by his brothers: Arvil, Clarence, and Carl Tackett, his brothers-in-law: Goldman Kennedy, Gene Pyles, Aaron Duncan, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Dewey and Arthorine Wilson.

Survivors:  

Wife of 46 years                    Sue Tackett                                                   Lake City

 Brothers                                 Paul Tackett                                                   Lake City

                                                John Tackett                                                  Lake City

                                                Ronnie Tackett                                              Golden, MI

 Sisters                                    Ethel Kennedy                                               Lake City

                                                Myrtle Phillips                                                Lake City

                                                Hazel Duncan                                                Oak Ridge                            

And a Host of Family Members and Friends Who Mourn His Passing.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Fratersville Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Sweat officiating.

Mr. Tackett’s interment will follow his funeral service on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Oak Grove Cemetery.

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

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

Mrs. Mary Marie Ivey Leach formerly of Speedwell, born May 22, 1931, went to be with the Lord December 26, 2012.  She was preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Hubert Leach, and son, Michael; parents, Mack and Eliza Ivey; brothers, Clyde, Vernon, James, Porter, Bill, Everette, and Fred; sisters, Gertie and Gladys.  She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.  Marie lived her entire life in the Flat Hollow Community of Campbell County.  Most recently, she enjoyed life living near her son at Patriot Park Assisted Living in Oak Ridge.

She is survived by beloved son, Julis and wife Cindy; granddaughters, Shannon Leach and Fiancé Warren Amos, Julie Leach Wooten and husband Dusty, their children, Ethan, Tyler, Logan, and Ben; grandsons, Jordan Young and Daniel Leach; sister, Edith Walden, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.  She was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her great-granddaughter, Savannah.     

Funeral Services Friday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Jack Goins officiating.  Family and friends will meet Saturday 10 A.M. at Leach Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 P.M. Friday before funeral services.  Marie loved helping others and in keeping with her desire for helping others, the family would like to honor her by requesting that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in her memory to: Campbell County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 122, Jacksboro, TN 37757.  Online condolences for Mrs. Leach may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Mary Marie Ivey Leach.

Louis B. Struckman, age 87, recently of Dillsboro, Indiana, and long-time resident of Moores Hill, Indiana, passed away December 27, 2012 at one of his daughter’s homes in Tennessee. He worked at Aurora Casket Company 11 years and Stedman Foundry in Aurora for 33 years. Born and raised in Aurora, he would have graduated in 1945, but instead enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17.  As a turret ball gunner, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Distinguished Flying Cross, for his bravery in the Pacific Fifth Fleet. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Leona; daughters Roberta and husband J.W. Smith of Pontotoc, Mississippi; Patricia and husband Rick Elliott of Andersonville, Tennessee; Connie and husband Martin Kraus of San Diego, California, along with 9 grandchildren , several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded by all 8 siblings and parents, Florence (nee Goodpaster) and Frank Struckman.  Visitation will be at the Aurora Baptist Church, 600 Daugherty Road, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with graveside services immediately after at Riverview Cemetery in Aurora.  The family asks that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the VFW in Aurora, Indiana.  Rullman Hunger Denney Funeral Home in Aurora and Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City is in charge of arrangements. You may also view Louis’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Dorothy Faye Snodderly Taylor, age 77 of Powell, passed away at her nieces residence on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. She was born January 18, 1935 in Blue Diamond, KY to the late Harvey and Dinah Pratt Snodderly. Dorothy attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by, husband, Clyde E. “Dink” Taylor; grandparents, Granny and Pap Snodderly; sisters, Arthorine McDaniels Wilson and Wilma Snodderly Miles; nephew, M. Steve Miles; niece, Leanna Tackett.

Survivors:  

Sister              Patricia  “Peachie” Falor and husband, Jack                    Cleveland, OH

Numerous nieces, nephews and friends that loved her dearly.                                                                                

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Lane and Bro. Scott Martin officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012 to go in procession to the Oak Grove Cemetery for Dorothy’s 11:00 a.m. interment.

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

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

Mary Lou Vinsant Sharp, age 97 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012.  Member of 1st Presbyterian LaFollette & later attended Faith Home Mission Knoxville.  Preceded in death by husband, Elbert Monroe Sharp; son, James Elbert Sharp; grandson, David Hendricks; sisters, Anna Mae Denton, Ellen Fay Daugherty, Burnettia Davis; brothers, Jerry, Edgar Lee, Gaston & Stewart Vinsant. Survivors: Daughter:  Judith Kirkpatrick & husband Davis  Son:  Hugh C. Sharp  Grandchildren:  Jennifer Justus, Matt & Michael Kirkpatrick, Lisa Marlow,                           Mark Sharp, Barbara Pollard, Dana Brosan  9 Great-grandchildren Family will receive friends 12 Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday with services immediately following at 2 p.m. at Cross-Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette Interment Campbell Memorial Gardens In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Heart Association Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Nell Powers Wright died Wednesday, December 26, 2012.   Mrs. Wright was aCampbell County school teacher for 29 years where she taught all elementary school grades.  She was born in Jacksboro, Tennessee in 1925 to Larry C. 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 EastTennessee 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. Mrs. Mary Marie Ivey Leach formerly of Speedwell, born May 22, 1931, went to be with the Lord December 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Hubert Leach, and son, Michael; parents, Mack and Eliza Ivey; brothers, Clyde, Vernon, James, Porter, Bill, Everette, and Fred; sisters, Gertie and Gladys. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Marie lived her entire life in the Flat Hollow Community of Campbell County. Most recently, she enjoyed life living near her son at Patriot Park Assisted Living in Oak Ridge. She is survived by beloved son, Julis and wife Cindy; granddaughters, Shannon Leach and Fiancé Warren Amos, Julie Leach Wooten and husband Dusty, their children, Ethan, Tyler, Logan, and Ben; grandsons, Jordan Young and Daniel Leach; sister, Edith Walden, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her great-granddaughter, Savannah. Funeral Services Friday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Jack Goins officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 10 A.M. at Leach Cemetery for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 P.M. Friday before funeral services. Marie loved helping others and in keeping with her desire for helping others, the family would like to honor her by requesting that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in her memory to: Campbell County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 122, Jacksboro, TN 37757. Online condolences for Mrs. Leach may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Mary Marie Ivey Leach.

Shirley E. Walker Wilson age 77 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012.  Preceded in death by parents, John Leonard Walker and Issa Pearl Patterson Walker, many sisters, a brother, and Doug Ellison, and Steve Ellison.  She was a member of East Jacksboro Baptist Church.

Survivors: Four Children, Angela Taylor of LaFollette, Cindy Ford of Kodak, Eddie Ellison of Wisconsin, and Robin Russell of Caryville; Five Grandchildren, Jordan Ellison, Jason Ellison, Jennifer Smith, Lindsay Taylor, and Lauren Taylor; Two Great-grandchildren, Shelby Smith and Bailey Smith; Special nieces, Mrs. Gail Ray of Orlando, FL, Mary Howard of Phoenix, AZ, Sandra Boguth of Michigan; Three Special Friends, A.V. Violet, Katie Bunch, and Marie Claiborne.

Private Family Services are planned.  Online condolences for Ms. Wilson may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Shirley W. Wilson.


Doyle Wade Russell, age 56, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012.  Preceded in death by parents, Wayne & Rose Lindsay Russell; son, Cletus Wayne Russell, Jr. 
Survivors:
Daughters:  Christina Russell
                   Amanda Russell
                   Amber Russell
Son:  Joshua Russell
3 grandchildren
Brother:  Clayton Russell
Sisters:  Shelia Casey, Shannon Chumley, Cheryl Russell
Several nieces & nephews
No Services are planned. 
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Ray Delno Petree, age 68, of LaFollette, passed away, Tuesday, December 25, 2012, after a hard battle with lung cancer.  He had a Master’s Degree in Administration and served as Home Health Hospice Administrator in Somerset, Ky, and served eight years as Home Health Administrator in Springfield, Ohio. He worked as an interim Administrator at Beach Tree Manor in Jellico before he became too sick to work. He was also a school teacher, taught Sunday School and had served as a deacon.
Ray loved the Lord and his family.  He enjoyed working with people and always tried to be a peacemaker. His family will always feel the loss and have a hole in their heart from not having him in their lives.
Preceded in death by parents, Lee & Edith Petree; brother, Glen.
Survivors:
Loving wife, Frances Petree 
Son:  Del of Lexington, NC
Daughter: Rayna of Lake City
Brother: David Lynn (Renee), Mufreesboro, Tn
Sisters:  Phyllis Schiros (Jim), Milton, Fla
              Darlene Reynolds, Columbus, Ga
              Francine Paul, LaFollette
Granddaughters:  Rayanna and McKensie
Several nieces & nephews
Services 8 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. James Leach & Steve Williams officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Saturday Campbell Memorial Gardens
Family will receive friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mark E. Rector, age 44, of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 24, 2012.
Preceded in death by father, Marvin Plyer & mother, Linda Rector; daughter, Lydia Mae; brother, Matthew.
Survivors: 
Wife:  Penny Rector 
Stepfather:  Kyle Rector, Jacksboro
Brother:  Kyle Lee Rector, Maynardville, Tn
No Services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


 Betty Jean Spradlin Leach age 80 of Speedwell went Home on December 22, 2012 on her and dad‘s 49th wedding anniversary! Mother’s passions in life were hard work, loving and caring for her children and husband, as well as her siblings, nieces and nephews. Her heart was happiest on a piano stool singing and playing old time gospel music by the “Do-Re-Mi’s. Her knowledge and talent of “shaped-note” music was unsurpassed. Mother was the 13th child of 13 children. She was saved Nov. 3, 1944 and was a lifelong member of Duff Baptist Church. She enjoyed serving as pianist, Sunday school and Vacation Bible school teacher. 

Mother was preceded in death by husband: Horace Lee Leach. Parents: Jim and Sarah Ann Sharp Spradlin. 7 brothers: Emmett, Edgar, Elmer, Dee, Brooks, James Jr and Jess Spradlin. 4 sisters: Della Dupuy, Novella Spradlin, Ada Elliott, Pauline Smiddy Smith. 

She is survived by her son, Pastor Roger Lee Leach and wife Amy of Speedwell. Daughter, Lana Kay Leach Russell and husband Willard (Bill) Russell Jr. of Tazewell. Grandchildren: Caleb, Ethan and Hannah Leach of Speedwell. Mary Faith and Sherman McKinley Russell of Tazewell. Sister: Ruby Shoffner of Fairborn, OH. Brother in law, George Myers. Sister in law, Flossie Spradlin. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the extraordinarily compassionate staff of Claiborne County Nursing Home as well as the kindness shown by each caregiver. 

Visitation will be 6 until 8 PM Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel with the service to follow at 8 PM with Rev. Don Allen and Pastor Roger Leach officiating. Interment will be 2 PM Thursday December 27, 2012 in Leach Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made in her honor and memory to Leach Cemetery 198 Rachel Ridge Ln, Speedwell, TN 37870 

Honorary Pallbearer: Sherman McKinley Russell. 

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

Ms. Leach’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com 



Emma Leeotta Cox McGhee, age 92 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Sat, Dec. 22, 2012 Surrounded by her loving family and dear friends Rev. Charles Goins and Mark Moore. 
Emma was Born to Dan and Texas Mowell Cox on Auguest 28, 1920 in Jacksboro where she resided her lifetime. Emma was the oldest charter member of Cumberland View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her beloved ones: Parents, Dan and Texas Cox; Grand- parents: Jerry and Martha Vinsant Cox, James and Celia Miller Mowell; dear and only Sister Jewel Dean Cox; Husband , Lee E. McGhee, beloved only Son, Edward L. McGhee. 
Survivors are: Daughter: Novella and beloved Son In Law, Bobby Madison, very Special Grand-Daughter: Kim Rains, Special Grandsons, Nathan and Brad Rains, Special Grand-daughters Tammy Inman and husband Larry, Edwina Ogg and husband David, Melissa Roberts and husband Brent, Pamela Longmire; Special Great-Grandsons, Daniel and Austin Rains; Twelve great-great Grandchildren, nine great- Grandchildren. 
Emma retired from Imperial Reading after 35 years. She enjoyed working very much and made many lifetime friends there. 
After retiring she helped care for her parents. She loved spending time with her Loving family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. She enjoyed watching channel 12 Gospel Telecast. 
Emma put all her hope, trust and faith in God. She expressed her desires to go home and be with Jesus many times. 
Family will receive of friends on Wed, Dec. 26, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Funeral service at 8:00 PM at Martin Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Clarence Duncan, Rev. Charles Goins, and Rev. Chuck Kohlmeyer officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Willoughby Cemetery 
Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of arrangements