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February 7,1963
Mrs.Barnitz Dies Friday At Age 44
Mrs.Veatta Leinart Barnitz,44 of Lake City Rt.1 died Friday,at 5:30 p.m.at St.Mary's Hospital. She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church,where services were held Sunday at 2p.m. with the Rev.H.L. Hutchins and the Rev.Ernest Goins officiating.Burial was in Leach Cemetery. Survivors include her husband,Deadrick Barnitz,three daughters,Mrs.Linda Smith, Diane and Judy Barnitz, parents,Mr.and Mrs.R.C.Leinart all of Lake City Rt.1.three sisters,Mrs.Pearl Smiddy,Knoxville, Mrs.Helen Lindsay,Dayton,Ohio,Mrs.Vendetta Sise,Lake City, two brothers,Glemith and Arnold Leinart of Lake City.

October  14,1971
P.F. Bass Retired Coal Miner,Dies Porter Fillmore(Fill)Bass,75,a retired coal miner,died Friday at his home on Dutch Valley Rd.at Oliver Springs Rt.2. He has been ill for several years.since suffering a stroke.A native of Kentucky,he had lived in East Tennessee since a small boy.He worked as a miner in several areas,for the longest
period at Westbourne in Campbell County. He was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church,where services were held Sunday at 2p.m.with the Rev.Hayes Bass and the Rev.Clyde Kidwell officiating.Burial was in Hoskins Cemetery.He leaves his wife,Mrs.Pasty D.Bass,two daughters, Mrs.Mary Gardner of Cocoa Beach,Fla.and Mrs.Elvin Lively of Oliver Springs,six brothers,Paul,Clyde,and Elgin Bass all of Oliver Springs,Willard Bass of Indiana,Porter Bass of Dayton,O.,and Henry(Harry Lee)Bass of Little Rock,16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren,two sisters, Mrs.Irene Adkins of Oliver Springs and Mrs.Bell Housely of Lafollette and a
brother,John Bass of Oliver Springs.

August 31,1994
Robert Bass Aug.27,1994
Robert R.J.Bass,53,lifelong Oliver Springs resident,died Saturday in Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mr.Bass was a past member of Fellowship Baptist Church,Coalfield.He was preceded in death by his mother,
Tilda Jones Bass.Survivors include his father,William H.Bass of Oliver Springs,wife,Carrie Bass of Oliver Springs,
two children,Robbie Ollis and husband Mark,and Becky Wagers and husband,Scott all of Oliver Springs,
two grandchildren,Matthew Ollis and Mariah Ollis,half-brothers,Harvey,Jerry,David and Jeff Bass,all of Oliver Springs, half-sisters,Clara Ruth Richer,Trula Haney and Amy Braden,all of Oliver Springs,and a special aunt and uncle, Mildred and Ed Honeycutt of Oak Ridge.Funeral service was Monday in Sharp Funeral Home Chapel,Oliver
Springs, with the Rev.Steve McDonald officiating.Graveside service was Tuesday in Bulter Cemetery,Oliver Springs.

April 9,1994
John David Baxter Jr.,55,of Andersonville died Saturday night in Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Mr.Baxter,a veteran of the Army,was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell.He was employee of
the Knoxville News-Sentinel and former employee of Dempster Brothers,with 28 years service.
Survivors include his wife,Delores Seiber Baxter,son and daughter-in-law,John and Mary Lou Baxter
of Irving,Texas.,father-in-law and mother-in-law,Fred and Leora Seiber,brother,Robert Baxter of Knoxville,
sisters, Ann Hatmaker of Heiskell and Morgan Childs of Harriman. Services were Tuesday in Temple Baptist Church with pastor Clarence Sexton and son,the Rev.Matt mSexton officiating.Weaver's Cumberland Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

May 29,1981
Ex-Cook At Lake City School Dies Funeral servcies for former cook at Lake City Elementary School,Mrs.Berlena Beach,82,of 1013 Grace Avenue, Lake City,were held Friday at Willow Brook Baptist Church.She died of heart failure May 20 at Oak Ridge Hospital.She had been sick about one month and had been in the hospital five days.Mrs.Beach,a native of the Briceville and Lake City area,was a cook at the school in 1940s.She was diabetic and was wheelchair- bound for 13 years.Mrs.Beach enjoyed quilting and was a member of Willow Brook Baptist Church. She is survived by her ex-husband,Franklin Beach of Briceville,two sons,James D.Beach of Briceville,
Franklin Eugene Beach of California,three daughters,Mrs.Lonnie (Naomi)Duff of Clinton,Mrs.George (Ima Jean) Elliott and Mrs.Lillie Mae Heath,both of Lake City,22 grandchildren,25 great-grandchildren and two sisters,
Mrs.Effie Isabell of Lake City and Mrs.Retha Tackett of Caryville.Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery with
the Rev.Ronald Guthrie and the Rev.Howard Robbins officiating.

February 2,1984
Beach,Miner For 42 years,Dies
A Briceville native who was a coal miner for 42 years,Charles Franklin Beach 81,died last Thursday at Oak Ridge Hospital. Beach was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and hunting when he was
younger. He is survived by his wife,Lola McOwen Beach,two sons,J.D.Beach of Lake City and Eugene of Chula Vista,Calif. three daughters,Mrs.Lonnie(Naomi)Duff of Clinton,Mrs.George(Imogene)Elliott of Andersonville,and Mrs.Lillie Health of Dalton,Ga.,22 grandchildren,32 great-grandchildren,and three sisters,Katherine, Elsie and Cora,all of Kentucky. Funeral services were held Sunday at MartinFuneral Home in Lake City with the Rev.Edwin Phillips officiating. Burial was in Leach Cemetery.

August  10, 1999
Ronnie H. Beck Former K-25 worker
Ronnie H. Beck, 54, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999, at Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.Mr. Beck was employed for 11 years at the Oak Ridge K-25 Site before beginning his own business, Beck's Heating & Air.He was a member of Everett Road Baptist Church in Knoxville. His family described him as a beloved husband and father and as a great humanitarian who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.Mr. Beck is survived by his wife, Linda Beck; three sons, Jason Michael Beck and his wife, Melissa Landis, William Eric Beck and his wife, April, and Rodney Brandon Landis, all of Knoxville; two daughters,
Brenda Beck and Rhonda Beck, both of Alaska; and his mother, Mae Fritts of Oak Ridge.He is also survived by five grandchildren, Amber, Rhea, Tyanna, Corey and Devin; and two sisters, Sharon Presley of Oak Ridge and Carol Pierce and her husband, Frank, of Knoxville.The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, in the chapel of Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Lane, Knoxville. The Rev. Glenn Gregg will officiate.
In accordance with Mr. Beck's wishes, the body is to be cremated.The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to Everett Road Baptist Church, Everett Road, Knoxville, TN 37932.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at the funeral home.

August 3,1961
81-year-old Dies Monday
Mrs.Ida Herrell Beets,81,the widow of J.D.Beets,died at 2:50p.m.Monday at her home on Clinton Rt.4
Funeral services were held at 3p.m.Wednesday at the Farmer Grove Baptist of which she was a member
with the Rev.Luther Wilson and the Rev.Wayne Province officiating.Burial was in the Zion Cemetery with
Martin Funeral Home of Clinton in charge.Survivors include one son,Fred Beets Clinton Rt.4,brother,
Lon Herrell Lake City.

June 11,1936
Mrs.Bessie Bell
Mrs.Bessie Bell,43,died at her home in Caryville last Tuesday,June 9. Her death was the result of a four weeks illness of heart trouble.She is survived by her husband,six children and several brothers and sisters.
The Rev.Luther Wilson of Clinton is one of the brothers.Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 10am.Holley Funeral home was in charge.

October 14,1937
Rufus Bennett
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at Beech Grove Baptist Church for Rufus Bennett,
45,who died Monday morning in Kelly Hospital in Coal Creek.Mr.Bennett was a miner. His wife and six children.Geneva,Mabel,Rufus,J.T., Betty, Jo Anne surviver,as do two sisters, Mrs.Marion Sharp and
Mrs.Oliver Vowell,and three brothers,Frank and Bob of Coal Creek and George of Sullivan,Ind.
The Rev.T.H. Roark and the Rev.Mr.Burrell officiated and Martin Funeral Home
was in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery.

April 10,  1999
Rosie Elizabeth Bailey Bezark, 61, of Knoxville, died Saturday, April 10 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Rosa Bradshaw Bailey. Husband Michael Jay Bezark of Clinton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 13 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City with Rev. Joe Bridges officiating. Interment followed in Robbins Cemetery in Dutch Valley.

July 12, 1944
Emory Bishop, - age 69, of Heiskell, died early Thursday at his home. Survivors: widow, Mrs. Alice Taylor Bishop; son, W.C. Bishop, Heiskell; daughters, Mrs. R.L. Cox, Mrs. Kenneth Bartlett of Heiskell; sisters; Mrs. Violet West, Knoxville, Mrs. Lula Yarnell, Inskip, Miss Debbie Bishop, 4 grandchildren. He was a Deacon and member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church: also member of F & AM, Powell Station Lodge No. 582. The body will be removed to the home 3 p.m. Thursday. Funeral arrangements later.Emory Bishop b. 5/15/1875; d. 7/12/1944

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Clinton Courier April 15, 1971
Bolinger,85, Retired Farmer,Dies Friday.
John E. Bolinger,85,a retired farmer,died Friday in Lake City Hospital.He had lived in the Lake City Nursing Home for some time.Bolinger had a small farm in the Medford community,south of Lake City and farmed on a small scale.Earlier he had worked a a coal miner. He was married to the former Ocie Seivers. Services were at 4p.m. Sunday at Clinch River Baptist Church,where he was a member. The Rev.W.H. Beets and the Rev. George Delozier officiated.Burial was in the church cemetery.Beside his wife,he leaves a daughter, Mrs.Boyd (Geneva) Webster of Lake City, two sons,Dorcie Bolinger of Cleveland,O.,and Luther Bolinger of Clinton,27 grandchildren, 54 great- grandchildren,and one great-great-grandson

October 3,1940
Andrew Braden,
Coal Operator Passes At Home
Andrew Braden, 75, father of Mrs. W.O. Duncan of Clinton and father-in-law of
Mrs. Sue Burress,county trustee, died late Monday night at his home in the
Braden Flats community,near Briceville.He had been in failing health for a
considerable time.He was the foundery owner and operator of Braden Coal
company, the mines of which are near his late residence,being a part of Windrock coal seam. Surviving are widow,four daughters, Mrs.Oma White of Knoxville, Mrs. W.O. Duncan of Clinton, Mrs. Condy Disney of Briceville,Mrs.Ellery Futrell of Harriman,seven sons, J.K.,W.H.,Ernest and Joe Braden,Briceville, Jesse,Clinton, McKiney and Chandler Braden, Knoxville. There are 50 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Nearly every son and son-in-law is identified with the coal mining industry. Mr.Braden was interested also in education work among the mountain folk, in whose,interests he was unceasingly active.He ranked high in the profession as
a mining expert and producer. He was a member of the Baptist church,and was one of the oldest members of
Briceville Chapter,Royal Arch Masons. One of his grandchildren,Miss.Billie Elizabeth Braden,is teacher of domestic science in the Clinton High school.Another grand-daughter,Miss.Frances Braden, was graduated from U-T at the age of 17 years,making a record for graduation age.She is now a TVA supervisor.
A tribute was paid to memory of Mr.Braden by George P.Chandler,of Knoxville,who
said: "He was well and favorably known as a reliable coal producer and mining man. particulary in the Coal Creek and New River districts,He was active when coal mines were first developed,and remained so up to the time of death" Funeral services were to be held this (Thursday)afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Indian Bluff Baptist church,near his late residence.Burial was to take place in the church cemetery, services at grave being in
charge of the Briceville Lodge F (?) A.M with Mr.Chandler, Past Grand High Priest of the R.A.M. of Tennessee,as leader. Martin of Lake City was in charge.

February 21, 1968
Brenda Braden Fatally Injured in Wednesday Morning Wreck
Tragedy Strikes on Way to Work Brenda Braden, 19, of Lake City, was fatally injured last Wednesday morning, February 21 when the car she was driving went out of control and struck a tractor-trailer truck parked in front of the Green Valley Truck Stop on US 25W, four miles south of Lake City. Miss Braden, who was Chief Clerk at Sun Finance in Oak Ridge, was on her way to work when the accident occurred. She was brought to the Lake City Hospital and was being transferred to Oak Ridge Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival at 9:03 a.m. She lived with her mother, Mrs. Ruth Braden at 408 Creek Street and had left her home only minutes before the accident. Brenda was a 1966 graduate of Lake City High School and attended the University of Tennessee. She was a cheerleader at school and served as captain during her senior year. She was also Freshman Class Secretary, a member of the Drill Team, FHA, FTA and the Drama Club. Her church membership was in the Lake City First Baptist Church. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Brogans Braden; sister, Mrs. Annette Laudermilk of Zanesville,.. Addendum: Remainder missing Miss Braden died 2/21/1968
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September 16,1971
Clinton Veteran Dies Saturday In Auto Crash
Charles Braden,22,of Clinton Rt.3.,died Sunday afternoon at St.Mary's Hospital in Knoxville after
he sustained multiple injuries when his car ran off Pleasant Ridge Rd.in Knoxville and hit a utility pole. Braden,driving alone,apparently lost control of his car as he was rounding a long curve near the intersection
of Pleasant Ridge and Sullivan Rds,according to police officers.An Army veteran who had served in Vietnam,he had just returned home from the Verteran's Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church.While in Vietnam,Braden served as a scot dog handler in the 101st Airborne Division.He was awarded the Bronze Star,the Air Medal and the Combat Infantryman's Badge.Braden was a 1968 graduate of Clinton Senior High School. He leaves his parents,Mr.and Mrs.Ernest Braden of Laurel Rd.Clinton Rt.3,three brothers, David and Louis of Clinton Rt.3.,Calvin of Cumberland College,two sisters,Reba and Gail,both of Clinton Rt.3.,a grandfather,Melvin Braden of Clinton Rt.3.and a maternal grandmother,Mrs.Ernest Hensley of Rt.3.Clinton.Funeral services were held at 2p.m.Sunday at Dutch Valley Baptist Church with the Rev.Sammie Epperson,the Rev.Henry Hensley and the Rev.Harley Ramey officiating.Burial with military honors was in Sunset Cemetery.

November 8,1984
Dutch Valley Man Dies At 73 The caretaker of a farm near Oliver Springs,Clarence Braden,73,of Dutch Valley Rd.Rt.5.,died Friday at his home. Braden served with the U.S.Army during World War II.He is survived
by an adopted son,Jim Tadwell of Rockwood. Graveside services were held Sunday at Sulphur Springs Cemetery with the Rev.Edward McCarroll officiating.

December 4. 1944
Mrs.Hannah Smiddy Braden,56, wife of Noah Braden, died at her home in Briceville,RFD 1, Dec.4.
She was a member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church.Surviving her husband,four daughters, Mrs.W.H.Braden,
Mrs.J.K.Braden, Mrs.Carl Goins and Mrs.Pearly Byrge,all of Briceville,two sons,Byrd of Briceville,
and Ed of Clinton,one brother,Mark Smiddy of Briceville and one sister,Mrs.Ellie Daughtery of Lake City.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Indian Bluff Baptist Church with burial in the Church cemetery.
Martin of Lake City was in charge.
Clinton Courier

August 20,1970
Irvin Braden,63,Former Squire,Dies
Irvin Braden,63,for 20 years a Funeral Director at Martin Funeral Home in Lake City,died of a heart attack Friday morning after he went to work.He resided at 604 Church St.in Lake City.Braden was elected a member of Anderson County Court on Aug.5,194? and served one term.He also served on the Lake City Board of Mayor and
Commission from 1961 to 1963,in charge of the department of safety.Earlier employment was with Cambria Coal Co.at Briceville and as a sercurity gyard in Oak Ridge.Braden belonged to Cystal Lodge ?? F&A.M. at Briceville.He was a deacon at Main Street Baptist Church.Services were at 3p.m.Sunday at his church with the Rev.Edsel West officiating. Burial was in Sulphur Springs Cemetery.He leaves his wife,Mrs.Josephine Goodykootz Braden,a son,Rex Braden of Boise,Idaho.,three daughters,Mrs.Robert(Lucille)Foust of Clinton,Mrs.Loy(Noleeka)Marshall of Dallas,and Mrs.Lawrence(Coleen)Myers of Tucson,Ariz.,10 grandchildren,two brothers,Oscar Braden and Walker Braden both of Briceville,two sisters,Mrs.Frances McMann of Blaine and Mrs.Nellie Galbraith of Oliver Springs

July 19,1989
Johnnie Braden
A Fraterville man,Johnnie Braden,55,died Saturday night of a heart attack.He lived on Highway 116,Lake City Rt.2.Braden was born and raised in the Fraterville Community and was a member of Fraterville Baptist Church.He enjoyed hunting and camping as hobbies.He was self-employed carpenter.Survivors include his wife,Mary Ruth Reynolds Braden,a son and daughter-in-law, Johnnie Ray and Patricia Ann Barden,granddaughter,Carrie Ann Barden,grandson,John Ashley Braden, parents,Homer and Pheoba Braden,all of Lake City,brothers, Benny
Joe Braden of Tampa,Fla., Bill Braden of Lake City,Perlie Braden of Lafayette,Ind.,and a sister,Donna Faye Taylor of Lake City. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Fraterville Baptist Church with the Rev.William L.Thomas officiating.Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.Cox Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

August 26,1971

Miss.Braden Of Briceville Dies At 41 Funeral services will be held at 2p.m.Friday at Indian Bluff Baptist Church for Miss.Lorene Braden,41, of Briceville Rt.1,who died Wednesday morning at St.Mary's Hospital in Knoxville.She was a victim of Bright's disease.Miss.Braden,a member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church,was a native of Briceville,where she had lived all her life with her parents,Mr.and Mrs.William Riley Braden,in Lower Flats community. She had been employed for several years at St.Mary's Hospital as a member of the housekeeping staff. she became ill in February and had been in and out of the hospital before entering again three weeks ago. She leaves her parents,three sisters,Mrs.Evelyn Gibson of Maryville,Mrs.Maxie Bean and Mrs.Barbara Daugherty both of Briceville,six brothers,W.R.,Kenneth,Donnie and Tommy all of Briceville,Houston of Knoxville,and Eddie of Cumberland Gap. The Rev.Bill Henley and the Rev.Taylor McCreary will officiate at the services.Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday night at Martin's in Lake City.

July 14,1938
Former Briceville Man Killed In Virginia Mine The body of Lucus Braden,48 who was killed July 13 when he came in contact with an electric wire in a mine in Bonny Blue,Va.,where he was employed,was
returned to Briceville,where he had lived most of his life,for burial. Funeral services were held at 2p.m.
Thursday at Briceville with burial in Circle cemetery. Mr.Braden is survived by a son,Estel,three sisters, Mrs.Dora White, Mrs.Nellie Galbreath, Mrs. Frances Mahan,all of Briceville,and five brothers,Oscar, and Green of Bonny Blue, Walker,Wesley and Irwin,of Briceville. Martin Funeral Home in charge.

May 29,1981
Clinton Man Is Dead Of Cancer A member of the Laurel Grove Baptist Church,Walker Braden,71,of 709 Riverbend Rd.,Clinton, died Thursday morning at St.Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville of cancer.He had been in the hospital four days. Braden was a native of Briceville but lived the past eight years with his niece,Mrs.Wallace Carden,in Clinton. Braden,who had cerebral palsy,held a variety of odd jobs,when he was young but has not been employed the past 25 years.He enjoyed going to church.In addition to his niece,he is survived by his stepmother, Mrs.Litha Braden of Lake City,a brother,Oscar Braden of Clinton,two half-brother,Arthur and Arcus Braden, both of Indiana, a sister,Mrs.Nellie Galbraith of Clinton,and a half-sister,Mrs.Ollie Duncan of Oak Ridge. Funeral services were held Saturday at Laurel Branch Baptist Church with the Rev.Calvin Braden officiating. Burial was in Circle Cemetery

April 8, 1999
Ida "Irene" Chamblee Braff, 62, of Clinton, died Thursday, April 8 at her residence. She was preceded in death by father, Woodrow Chamblee; mother, Virgie Moody Aslinger; grandmother, Belle Kennedy Moody Survivors include husband, Arthur Bragg. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 11 at First Wesleyan Church with Pastor Samuel Condon officiating. Interment followed Monday in Mountain View Cemetery in Lake City. Cox-Martin
Funeral Home of Lake City in charge of arrangements

July 24,1986
Mrs.Brown Oldest Church Member,Dies The oldest member of
Laurel Branch Baptist Church,Mrs.Hester Patterson Brown,93,died Tuesday at Lake City Health Care Center.Her home had been on Briceville Rt.1.between Laurel Grove and Briceville.Mr.Brown was born and reared in Anderson County.She was the widow of a coal miner, Allen Brown,who died in 1937.She made quilts and raised beautiful flowers in her active years. Several years ago,Laurel Grove Baptist Church presented her a plaque designating her as its oldest member. Funeral services are to be held at 2p.m.Thursday(today)at Cox Funeral Home chapel,Lake City,with the Rev.Frank Collett and the Rev.Roy Patterson officiating.Burial is to be in Laurel Grove Cemetery. Mrs.Brown leaves a son,Charles Brown of Rockwood,four daughters,Mrs.William(Edna)Sims of Knoxville, Mrs.M.H.(Geneva)Campbell of Oliver Springs,Mrs.George(Janieve)Moxley of Peria,IL.and Mrs.Evelyn
Nash of Knoxville, 28 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren,and two sisters,Mrs.Almeda Byrge of Kingston, and Mrs.Mascel Phillips of Oliver Springs.

March 27,1991
Jack Brown
Jack Brown,61,of Lake City died Friday at the St.Marry's Medical Center. He was member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church and the VFW Post 6494.He was an Air Force Veteran.His parents,William and Nellie Brown,a sister, Virginia Mefford and a brother,Dion Brown preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife,Helen Huckaby of Lake City,step-daughters, Cindy King of Clinton, Denise Hatmaker of Lake City,step-daughter and husband,Lisa and Warren Lavender of Wartburg.step-grandchildren, Mark and Jackie Jo King and Warren Lavender III. a sister, Mildred DeVaney of Lake City. brothers, Corbin Brown of Eagan, Bob Brown of Lake City, and Howard Brown of Jacksboro,and half-brother Joe Brown of North Carolina. Funeral services were held Sunday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.Garvan Walls officiating.Burial was in Laurel Grove Cemtery

April 13, 1999
Josephine Vandergriff Brown, 79, of Clinton, formerly of Briceville, died Tuesday, April 13 at UT Medical Center. She retires as Postmaster of the Briceville Post Office and was a member of Coal Creek Chapter of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by husband, Ralph H. Vandergriff; husband, Grover Brown; parents, Noah and Eva Harness. Funeral services were held Monday, April 19 at Cox-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Duncan and Rev. Edwin Phillips officiating. Interment followed Tuesday in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Briceville.

Clinton Courier September 26,1963
Services Held Sunday For Mrs.Brown.
Mrs.Martha Brown,76,of Briceville,Rt.1,died early Saturday at the University of Tennessee Hospital.She is survived by two sons,Bill Brown of Briceville, Horace Brown, of Ohio,two daughters, Mrs.Rosa Harness and Mrs.Nellie Harness,both of Briceville. a brother,James Ault of Kentucky,and three sisters,Mrs.Jane Brown of Briceville, Miss.Rosa Ault of Ohio,and Mrs.Annie Hazard of California.Funeral services were held sunday at Indian Bluff Baptist Church with the Rev.Bill Hensley and the Rev.Tommy Brown officiating.Burial was in Brown cemetery.

March 7,1985
Funeral For Boy Killed In Texas
Timothy Brown,3,the son of former Claxton residents,of Lake Dallas,Texas,died Feb.27 as a result of injuries
sustained in an automoblie accident near his home the day before.The child was the son od Steve and Vanita Burleson Brown. Brown attends Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Ft.Worth.Mrs.Brown is a Clinton High School graduate. Timothy also is survived by a twin brother,Christopher,sister,Kerri,grandparents,Mr.and Mrs.Walter Brown of Claxton, and the Rev.and Mrs.John F.Burleson of Lenoir City,great-grandparents,Mrs.Joe Brown of Claxton,Mr.and Mrs.Bige Noe of Maryville and Mr.and Mrs.Pern Fielden of Powell,five uncles and five aunts.
Memorial services were held Saturday at the Edgemoor Baptist Church with the Revs.Charles Fritts and Carl Strickler officiating. Graveside services were Saturday at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville.Memorial contributions may be sent to the Timothy Brown Memorial Fund at the Edgemoor Baptist Church,Clinton Rt.4,37716.

January 5,1984
Mrs.Brown,Ex-teacher In County,Dies A school teacher in Anderson County's horse and buggy days,Mrs.Viola
Gadson Brown,99,formerly of Powell Rt.2, died Friday morning at Anderson County Health Care Center.Mrs.Brown,a native of the Gadsontown community,taught her students in a church building that was made available in that area.She also taught in the Wheat community in what now is Oak Ridge.She would live
there the week and then come home by wagon to be with her family on weekends. Mrs.Brown was a member of Haven Chapel United Methodist Church,the United Methodist Women and order of the Eastern Star.When she was younger,she helped organize note singing groungs.She also enjoyed gardening. Mrs.Brown is survived by a son,Cornelius L.Reeder Sr.of Powell,brother,Cleophus Gadson of Powell, and a sister,Birdie Laterback of Alcoa.Funeral services were held Monday at the Haven Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev.D.M.Grisham officiating.Burial was in the church cemetery.

September 17,1936
Roy Eugene Brummitt
Roy Eugene Brummitt,14 months old son of Mr.and Mrs.Mitchell Brummitt,died at their home on
Clinton RFD 3 at 5a.m. Saturday.Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother,Willard,and three
sisters.Mildred,Laurine,and Fay.Funeral services were held at Pleasant View Baptist Church Saturday at 3:30 o'clock with the Rev.Luther Wilson officiating and Wells Funeral Home in charge. Burial was in church cemetery.

January 18,1963
79-Year-Old Retired Coal Miner Dies Charlie Bullock Sr.,79,of Lake City Rt.2 Fraterville,died Wednesday at
8 p.m.at Oak Ridge Hospital after a long illness.Mr.Bullock was a retired coal miner.He was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2p.m.at Fraterville Baptist Church.Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. survivors include his wife,Mrs.Martha Bullock,one son,Charlie Bullock Jr,one brother,Edward Bullock,two sisters, Mrs.Minnie Snodderly and Mrs.Rosie Hendrix,all of Lake City.

April 6,1936
Claude Bullock
Claude Bullock,8 months,died at the home of the parents,Mr.and Mrs.Lonzo Bullock,last Tuesday afternoon, after a short illness.The family lived near Coal Creek.Surviving are;the parents,Mr.and Mrs.Bullock and four brothers, and sisters.Funeral services were held last Wednesday at 1p.m. at the home with the Rev.H.L.Hutchins officiating. Burial was in Bakers Ford Cemetery.Martin Funeral Home was in charge.

The following dates on headstone, b. Nov. 29, 1935 d. July 29, 1936

Submitted By Joan Davis Wilson

August 13,1964
Ed Bullock Retired Miner,Veteran Dies Death last Friday claimed Ed Bullock, 71,a retired coal miner and veteran of War World I. Mr.Bullock died at Lafollette Community Hospital.He is survived by his wife.Mrs.Aileen Brown Bullock of Lake City,one son,Ed of Ohio,four step-daughters.Mrs.Evon Miles,Velma and Flora Lou Lovely, all of Lake City,and Mrs.Wanda West of Cleveland,O.,two sisters,Mrs.Rosa Hendrix and Mrs.Minnie Snodderly of Lake City.Funeral services were held at Fraterville Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m.Sunday with the Rev.Ed McKamey and the Rev.Charles Johnson officiating.Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Clinton Courier
Submitted By Joan Davis Wilson

Frank Bullock
Frank Bullock,59,of Lake Station,Ind.,formerly of Lake City,died Monday while visiting relatives in
the Medford Community.He was a retired burner for U.S. Steel and a member of the Coon Hunters
Club and Steelworkers Union 1014.Bullock also a Navy veteran.He had lived in Indiana for the past 35 years. His parents were the late John and Nora Vowell Bullock. survivors include his wife,Vera Bullock of Lake Station,two daughters,Nora Callipare of Ohio,Carla Bullock of Lake Station,and two step-daughters,Charlotte Bullington and Lisa Berrier of Lake Station,three brothers, George and Joseph Bullock of Lake City and Willard Bullock of Clinton,two sisters, Lorraine Leinart of Clinton, and Maggie Stout of Michigan. Funeral services will be held Friday at Young Funeral Home in Lake Station with burial in Calumet Cemetery in Merrillville,Ind.Obituary courtesty of Martin Funeral Home in Lake City.

July 14,1938
Infant Bullock
Kathleen Bullock,infant daughter of Mr. amd Mrs.Clyde Bullock of Coal Creek, died Tuesday at their home in Coal Creek.Funeral services were Wednesday with the Rev.H.L. Hutchins officiating.Burial was in Longfield cemetery with Martin in charge.

January 26,1984
Mrs.Bullock,89,Dies At Wayside
A member of Fraterville Baptist Church,Mrs.Nora Ann Vowell Bullock,89,formerly of Lake City, died ay Wayside Health Care Center near Norris.Mrs.Bullock was born and raised in the Coal Creek community,now
known as Lake City.She was the widow of John F.Bullock,who died 10 years ago. She enjoyed raising a family and her hobbies include quilting and gardening.She is survived by two daughters, Mrs.Lorene Leinart of Clinton and Mrs.Magaline Stout of Mt.Clement,Mich.,four sons,Joe Bullock of Lake City, George Bullock of Knoxville,Frank and Willard Bullock,both of Lake Station,Ind.24 grandchildren,14 great-grandchildren, two sisters,Mrs.Mossie Bullock and Jennie Vowell,both of Clinton,and a brother,Luther Vowell of Lake City. Funeral services were held Monday at Martin Funeral Home in Lake City with the Revs.Elbert Baird and Jimmy Ault officiating.Burial was in Tennessee Valley Memory Garden.

Clinton Courier February 3,1977
Lake City's Oldest Man Dies At 98.
Lake City's oldest man,Silas Bullock,98,of 494 Biddle Lane,died Thursday at Lake City Nursing Home of complications of age.A native of Campbell County,he was the son of Mr.and Mrs.Bert Bullock and was born Oct.15,1878.He moved to Lake City after going to work in the Beech Grove mines.He was a miner until he retired in 1942.He enjoyed farming and fishing in earlier years.Survivors include his wife Mrs.Maudie Bell Bullock,three sons,Harvey Bullock of Caryville,Truman Bullock of Clinton,and Robert Bullock of Gary,Ind.three daughters,Mrs.Charles (Monnie) Russell of Oliver Springs, Mrs.W.J.(Rosie)Strong of Clinton.Mrs.Clayton(Nettie)Towe of Lake City.13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.Funeral services were held Sunday at West Side Baptist Church with the Rev.Howard Robbins and the Rev.L.B. Huskey officiating.Burial was in Murrayville Cemetery.

August 2,1956
Mrs.Bunch Dies At Wartburg
Mrs.Amanda Bunch, 68,died Friday morning at the home of her daughter,Mrs.Gertie Bunch of Wartburg Rt.1.
Survivors include five sons,Willie Bunch of Lansing Rt.2.Ralph,Raymond,and Elmer all of Fork Mountain, James of Wartburg Rt.1,two daughters,Mrs.Gertie Bunch and Mrs.Stella Overton of Fork Mountain,two brothers, Willie Byrge of Florida and John E.Byrge of Clinton Rt.5,two half-brothers,Charlie Byrge of Lafollette and Harvey Byrge of Detroit,Mich.,two sisters,Mrs.Delia Craig of Clinton Rt.5,and Emily Seiber of Charley's Branch, one half-sister,Mrs.Laura Bunch of Rosedale,22 grandchildren,and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday at the Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev.Owen Portwood officiating. Burial was in Phillips Cemetery at Rosedale.Martin of Lake City was in charge.

January 18,1963
Mrs.Bunch Dies Tuesday In Knoxville
Mrs.Bertha Ada Bunch,69, of Clinton Rt.4,died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at St.Mary's Hospital.She was the wife
of Willie Bunch,and a member of the South Clinton Baptist Church,where funeral services will be held Friday
at 3p.m. with the Rev.Paul Harding,the Rev.Ernest Goins and the Rev.Hoye Bunch officiating.Burial
will be in Zion Cemetery. In addition to her husband,she is survived by two daughters,Mrs.James Dishman,Clinton Rt.4 and Mrs.Horace W.Holmes,Milwaukee,Wis. seven sons,Algie L.Bunch,New York,William G.and Lloyd E.Bunch,Powell Rt.2.Phillip A.,Clilton C,Lee and Delno Bunch all of Clinton Rt.4 two sisters,Mrs.Fred Fritz of sanders,Ariz.and Mrs.Frank Goans of Clinton Rt.4.

February 4,1971
Bunch,54,dies after a long illness
Harrison Bunch,54,born in Devonia in North Anderson County,died at 10a.m.Saturday in St.Mary's Hospital.
He had been unable to work for many years due to being hit by a car.The home is on Prudential Hollow Rd,
on Oliver Springs Rt.1.He was a veteran of World War II.He belonged to Shiloh Baptist Church at Devonia.
Services were at 2p.m.Tuesday at Mt.Pisgah Baptist Church with the Rev.C.J.Holt,the Rev.General Phillips and
Rev.Bill Bass officiating.Burial was in Mt.Pisgah Cemetery.He leaves his wife,Mrs.Mary Byrge Bunch,four daughters, Roetta,Vickie Lynn,Kathy Lee,and Lisa Michelle,all at home,a sister,Mrs.Minnie Lee Gilmore,Oliver Springs Rt.2, a brother,Arlie Bunch of Oliver Springs Rt.3.

October 21,1971
Rites Held On Saturday For Mrs.Bunch
Funeral services for Mrs.Hazel Bunch,31,wife of Carlos W.Bunch,were held at 2p.m.Saturday at Gateway Baptist Church in Rockwood,of which she was a member.Mrs.Bunch resided on Old Harriman Highway at Oliver Springs Rt.2, died at 9:30a.m.last Wednesday in Presbyterian Hospital in Knoxville.She was the mother of two sons,Irvin and Harold. The Rev.Dewey Roberts officiating at the services.Burial was in Anderson Memorial Gardens west of Clinton. She also leaves her parents,Mr.and Mrs.Dewey Phillips of Devonia,two sisters,Mrs.Omer West of Oliver Springs,Rt.2. and Mrs.Edna Mae West of Devoina,three brothers,Elmer and Estel Phillips both of Devoina,and Oscar Phillips of Petros, grandmother,Mrs.Sally Carroll of Devonia.

July 25,1940
I.J. Bunch
I.J. Bunch,66,died Monday at his home at Caryville.He is survived by his widow,and six sons,
Walter,Jesse,J.R.,Eblen,Kermit,and Burley,all of Caryville, Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10a.m. at Bear Wallow Church,conducted by Rev. John Paul .Burial was in the Bunch cemetery near Rosedale.Martin was in charge.
From Martin Funeral records it gives
I.J. Bunch parents has Isaac Bunch and Dallas Daugherty
and give I.J. Bunch birthdate:April 2,1874 Tn,died.July 22,1940.

Leo Bunch
Leo Bunch, 55, of Wells Road Powell,died Sundayat his home.He was born in Clinton to the late
Willie and Bertha Leach Bunch.Mr.Bunch was a self-employed brick mason. Survivors include a son,Mark Bunch of Fort Lauderdale,Fla.a daughter,Rhonda Fernandez of Miami,Fla., two grandchildren,Jessica and Blake Fernandez,brothers, Phillip and Wilburn Bunch of Clinton.Lloyd Bunch of Paris,Ky,a twin brother,Delno Bunch of Jackson,Ind.sisters, Louise Dishman of Clinton and Lorene Durham, of Milwaukee,Wis.,and a special friend,Joyce Bunch of Clinton. A memorial services was held Tuesday night at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the
Rev.Danny Light officiating.

Rexie Bunch,Ex-Devonia Miner,Dies
Rexie Bunch,69,of Bedford,Ohio,died at 2:50p.m.Friday in a Bedford hospital. A former resident of Devonia,he was a retired coal miner and member of the United Mine Workers of America.Survivors include two daughters,Mrs.Raymond(Margie)West of Bedford Heights,Ohio and Mrs.Frank(Deloris)Phillips of Devonia,a son,Jay B.Bunch,of Twinsburg,Ohio, seven grandchildren,three sisters,Mrs.Delie McGhee of Cleveland,Ohio,Mrs.Della Patterson of Briceville Rt.1, and Mrs.Roxie Patterson of Oliver Springs Rt.2,and brother,Shadric Bunch of Devoina. Funeral services were held Tuesday at New Pilot Baptist Church at Devoina with the Rev.Arlie Lamarr and Rev.Guy Lively officiating.Burial was in Phillips Cemetery.

March 25,1987
Tom Clifford Burris
Burris,Tom Clifford,age 49,of Briceville,passed away March 14 at the of his mother,Mrs.Nellie Burris,in Harriman. Member of Clap Gap Baptist Church.Survivors,wife, Mary Lester Burris,daughters,Mrs.Pamela Hatmaker,Mrs.Mary Nell Moore, all of Briceville,mother, Nellie Burris of Harriman,brothers,Houston Burris of Florida,Silas Burris Jr,of Oregon,Jerry,Riley, John and Taylor Burris,all of Harriman,three grandchildren.Funeral services was held at Martin Chapel with Rev.Lonnie Dison and Rev.Edwin Phillips officiating.Interment Circle Cemetery.
Appalachian Observer News

July 31,1994
Esco E.Burress,68,of Clinton died Sunday in Methodist Center of Oak Ridge.Mr.Burress was born Feb.28,1926
in Anderson County.the son of Hobart and Hobart Jane Hoskins Burress.He was a maintenance supervisor for
ORAU,a member of anderson County Beer Board,and a member of First Baptist Vhurch.Mr.Burress served in
World War II with the U.S. Air Force.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his wife,
Juanita W.Burress of Clinton,one son,Scott Burress of Jacksonville,Fla.two daughters and sons-in-law,
Kathy and Bill Pemberton of Middlesboro,KY.,and Sheree and Walter Long of Old Town,Fla.grandchildren,
Stephanie and husband,Michael Brock,Mack Miller,Gary Miller,Nicole Pemberton and Chance Long,one
great-grandson,Justin Brock,brother,Louis Burress of Knoxville,sisters,Iva Deane Harber of Clinton, and Patsy Guenther of Nashville,several nieces and nephews,and mother-in-law,Sammie West of Clinton. Funeral services
was Monday in Clinton First Baptist Church with the Rev.Samuel Dean and Rev.Joe Bridges officiating.Burial was Tuesday in Tennessee Valley Memory Gardens.Holley Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Submitted By Susie Bullock

April 10,1994
Mary Lester Burris,61,of Lake City,died April 10 in Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Services were held Tuesday in Lake City Christian Fellowship Church with the Rev.Justin Phillips and the Rev.Arthur Kiser officiating.Burial was Wednesday in Circle Cemetery in Briceville.Cox Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement.Mrs.Burris was born July 20,1932 in Briceville.a homemaker, her family said she enjoyed gardening and raising flowers.She attended Lake City Christian Fellowship Church.Her husband,Tom Burris,parents,Sam and Marjorie Lester,and a brother,Sammie H.Lester, preceded her in death.Survivors include daughters,Margie Lawson of Lake City,Debbie Racketts and husband John,of Brooksville,Ohio,Pamela Hatmaker and husband Jerry,of Briceville,Mary Nell Moore of Caryville,grandchildren,Lori Wilson,Joe Lawson,Bobby Hoblit,Susan Hoblit,Jacob Racketts,John Racketts Jr, Dennis Hatmaker,Debbie Hatmaker and Darlene Hatmaker,great-grandsons,Joshua Wilson and Jordon Wilson, a sister,Beatrice Miller and husband,Gene,of Lake City,a brother,George Lester of Tampa,Fla.

October 14,1937
Z.Burress,55,of Clinton RDF 2 died at his home Monday about noon after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife,five daughters,Mrs.William May,Mrs.Pearl Dagley, Misses Vassal, Mary and Louise Burress,and two sons,
Nelson and Sam,two sisters,Mrs.Maggie Crippen and Mrs.Lizzie Farmer.and three brothers,Tom, Hugh and Trigg Burress. Funeral services were held at 2p.m. Wednesday at Sulphur Springs church with burial in the church cemetery. Wells Funeral Home was in charge.Ministers were the Rev.Arvin McKimsey and the Rev.Luther Wilson, Clinton Council No.88 Jr.O.U.A.M. was in charge of services at the grave. Pallbearers were:Clyde Farmer,Edward,Hobart,Homer and Reece Burress and Robert Crippen. In charge of flowers were Georgia King,Gladys Braden,Anna Mae Steel,Lizze Brock,Ruth Farmer.Flossie Burress.

March 4,1971
Byrge,48,Carpenter Dies Monday
Charlie Byrge,48,a carpenter,died unexpectedly at 11:45a.m.Monday at his home in the Stephens community
on Oliver Springs Rt.1. Byrge served as a deacon of the City Community Baptist Church of Oliver Springs.
He was a member of Oliver Springs Lodge 43 IOOF.Services were at 2p.m. Wednesday at his church with
the Rev.Roy Patterson and the Rev.Guy Lively officiating.Burial was in Stephens Cemetery.He leaves his wife,
Mrs.Reba Dean Byrge,four sons,Ray Gene,Michael,Avery,and Randy all at home,five daughters,Judy Esther, and
Darlene, both at home,Mrs.Bill Richardson,Mrs.Ruth Richardson and Mrs.Avery Wilson all of Oliver Springs Rt.1., 10 grandchildren, mother,Mrs.Sara Byrge of Petros,two brothers,Obie Byrge of Oliver Springs,and Eather Byrge of Lancing,two sisters. Mrs.Ollie Lively and Mrs.Bryant Seiber,both of Petros.

March 11 1944
John L. Byrg,a son of Mr.and Mrs Jesse Byrg,born February 27,died at the home RFD 1,
Briceville,March 11.He is survived by his parents,one sister,Nadine,two brothers,E.B. and
Enoch, grandparents,Mr.and Mrs.Eb Brown and the Rev.and Mrs.Mike Byrg,all of Briceville RFD 1.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home with burial in the Brown cemetery.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge.
Clinton Courier

Sept.16,1971
Mrs.Byrd Dies Of Heart Attack Sunday Night
Mrs.Alverta Jeffries Byrd,68,of Clinton Rt.3,died Sunday night at her home of a heart attack. She was telling her son of a seizure her husband had ssuffered earlier when she too sustained an attack. She was the wife of the Rev.Farnk Byrd.he had been taken to Oak Ridge Hospital at 10p.m. Mrs.Byrd was pronounced dead on arrival shortly thereafter at 10:51p.m. Her husband was told Monday morning of his wife dead.he is in the coronary unit of Oak Ridge Hospital. A native of Scott County,Mrs.Byrd and her husband had lived in Clinton for many years.He was a Baptist minister and was retired from operating Hilltop Market on Highway 25W. Mrs.Byrd was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.She leaves a daughter,Mrs.Cecil Crater,four sons, Bethel,Lones,Garnville and Dennis Byrd all of Clinton,five grandchildren,two great-grandchildren,two brothers, Elba and Thomas Jeffries of Clinton,and a sister,Mrs.Mertie Long of Clinton. Funeral services were held at 2p.m.Wednesday at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton. The Rev.E.J.Brown and the Rev.Darrell M.Lanford officiated at the services.Burial was in Anderson Memorial Gardens.