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February 3 2003
Willie C. Adkins, 72, Jacksboro died Feb. 3 at St. Mary's Medical
Center of Campbell County.He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Audrey
Danielle Adkins; parents, Edward and Flossie Adkins.Mr. Adkins is survived by
his wife, Anna Mae Adkins, Jacksboro; sons, Danny Adkins and Benny Adkins both
of LaFollette; daughters, Linda Adkins, Tammy Sue Branam all of Jacksboro; six
grandchildren; one great great grandchild; brothers, Robert Adkins, Caryville,
Doug Adkins, Nashville, Raymond and Willard Adkins both of Knoxville; sisters,
Carol Lawson, Clinton, Willa Dean Bell, Knoxville. Funeral services were Feb. 11
in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Reverends Mark Branam and
Charles Sparks officiating. Interment was in Mt. Paran Cemetery with full
military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. La Follette Press
Aug.3,1961 Mrs.Allen 69 Dies In Detroit Mrs.Eliza
Allen,69,wife of the late John L.Allen of Clinton Rt.2,died Friday in
Detroit,Mich.Servcies were held at 2p.m.Wednesday at the Oak Grove Baptist
Church with the Rev.Charles Johnsonthe Rev.T.H.Roark officiating.Burial was in
the Leach Cemetery with Martin Funeral Home of Lake City in charge.Survivors
include four daughters,Mrs.Aretta Byrge,Jacksboro,Mrs.Irene Sweeney,Mrs.Dorothy
Vaughn andMiss.Anna Mae Allen all of Detroit,Mich.,one sister,Mrs.Curtis
Isabell,Lake City,26 grandchildren,and 13 great-grandchildren.
John L Allen, 73, passed away Tuesday night at this home, Lake
City, Route # 1 (Oak Grove Community) Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Eliza Harmon
Allen, three sons Charles and Harry of Michigan and William of McDill Air Force
Base in Tampa, Florida, four daughter Mrs. Aretta Byrge of Jacksboro, Mrs. Irene
Sweeney and Mrs. Dorothy Vaughn and Mrs. Anna Mae Baker all of Michigan five
sisters Mrs. Minnie Craig of Kentucky Mrs. Goldie Jeffers, Mrs. Bessie Miller
both of Briceville Mrs. Mamie Adkins and Miss Ethel Allen of Lake City services
were held Friday at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles
Johnson and Rev. Walter Richardson officiating. Internment was in Leach Cemetery
with masonic services at the grave. Martins of Lake City in charge.
The Town Crier
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
September 9 2004
William Virgil Allen, age 70 of LaFollette, died Sept.9 at his
home. A great man, admired and respected by all. He was a faithful member of
Ivey Dell Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Allen;
parents, William H. and Tilda E. Allen; brother, James F. Allen;sister, Lois
Russell.He is survived by his sons; Robert Allen and William Earl Allen, both of
LaFollette; daughter, Rose Campbell and husband, Gary of Jacksboro;
grandchildren, Shannon Shears of Stinking Creek, Andrea Jones and husband, Jason
of LaFollette, April Allen of LaFollette, Dustin Campbell and Scott Campbell
both of Jacksboro; great grandson, Billy Davis of LaFollette; brothers, Bob
Allen and Glen Allen both of Washington State; sisters, Lou Guy of Speedwell,
Sue Freels of Knoxville, and Linda Pride of Idaho; several nieces and nephews
and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were Sept. 13 at Walters
Chapel with Rev. Randall Collins, Rev. Lloyd Campbell and Rev. Andrew Ayers
officiating. Interment was in Bakers Forge Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements. The Lafollette Press
October 30, 1977
Elmo Anderson. age 46 of Caryville. RT 1, Cherry Bottom Comm.
passed suddenly Sunday at 6:45 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Hospital of injuries
received in a truck accident. He was an employee of the Holbrook Motor Co.
member of the Ridge view Baptist Church. Survivors; wife, Mrs. Eva Randolf
Anderson; daughter, Mrs. Mike (Janet) Parks of Lake City; son Edward Anderson of
Caryville RT 1; Father, G. J. Anderson, Lake City; sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Edna)
coffman, Lake City, Mrs. Warren ( Evelyn) Carter of Powell RT 3, Brothers, Earl
Anderson of Texas, Estelle Anderson, and Amos Anderson ,Jr. both of Lake
City . Funeral will be Wednesday, 2:00 pm. at the Cox Chapel, Rev. Roy Jones and
L. B. Huskey officiating, Interment in the Lovely Cemt. Family will receive
friends, Tuesday 7-9 pm. at the Cox Funeral Home Lake
City.
Father: Genral Jackson Anderson & Ella Lovely
Submitted By Susan Cross Shouse
March 9 1972
Card Of Thanks
The family of Dannelle Ausmus wishes to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy and
assistance during our recent bereavement. We are especially grateful for your
prayers. We wish to extend to the officiating ministers Rev. Delmus Bruce and
Rev. Floyd Powell our heartfelt gratitude. Also a special thanks to Walters
Funeral Home and to all who sent flowers.
March 9 1972
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Ausmus wish to thank all their friends and
relatives who assisted them during the recent death of their daughter, Dannelle
Marie Ausmus. Little Dannelle was ran over while crossong the street after
geting off her school bus near her home in Gainesville Ga. The bus driver
was unaware that he had ran over Dannelle until he had finished his route and
returned to school to pick up his second load. He was told by a Georgia State
Trooper, Mr. and Mrs. Ausmus wish to take this opportunity to ask that everyone
be alert and drive carefully so needless tradigies like this one that killed
their daughter can be avoided. Other than her parents Dannelle is survived by
her sister Penny Lynn Ausmus and by her grandparents Mrs. Roger Powell Lake City
Carl Gibson Clifton, Colorado, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawe Rence Ausmus Lafollette
great grand parents Mr. Russell Siler Habersham, Mrs. Lydia Gibson Lafollette,
and Mr. and Mrs. Ben McCuliah, Pioneer. Friends who would like to express
theirsympathy may write to Route 12, Gaineville Ga. 30501.
Lafollette Press
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
Ayers, Sarah Elizabeth "Granny Lizzie" - age 92 of
LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord August 5 at her home. She
was a member of Stanfield Church of God for 79 years. She was a loving
mother and grandmother. Granny was preceded in death by her husband Robert
Ayers, infant daughters, Mary Lou and Essie Ayers, parents, Andy and Lou
McCullah and step-mother Julie McCullah. She is survived by sons and
daughters-in-law, Rev. Andrew & Wanda Ayers, Dub & June Ayers,
Charles & Linda Ayers, all of LaFollette. Eddie & Jessie of
Pioneer; daughters & sons-in-law, Reecie & Bill Ridenour, Esther &
Wayne Caldwell; daughters Dessie Smiddy and Ann Ayers all of LaFollette,
Leona Brinker of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Daniel Hoss McCullah,
Williamsurg, Ky and Nathan McCullah of LaFollette; sister, Esther Bolton,
LaFollette; 28 grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; special cousin
Ed McCullah and a host of other friends and relatives. Funeral service 2 pm
Sunday, August 8, at Stanfield Church of God. Rev. Delmus Bruce and Rev.
Ron Bruce officiating. Interment Ayers Cemetery, Stinking Creek. The family will
receive friends Saturday 6 til 9 p.m. at Cross Funeral Home. Arrangements
by Cross Funeral Home
The Volunteer Times
April 11, 1997
Sherry Ausmus, - age 41, wife of Art Ausmus of Speedwell,
Tenn., passed away April 11, 1997, at the University of Tennessee
Hospital. Born January 20, 1956, in Pineville, Ky. Survivors: husband,
Art Ausmus, Speedwell; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeremiah and
Renee Arthur, Kingston, Tenn., Phillip Loren Ausmus, Kingston, Tenn.,
Johnathan Lee Ausmus, Speedwell; parents, Alvin and Shirley Williams Keith,
Kingston, Tenn.; brother, Kenneth Ray Keith, Jacksboro, Tenn.; sister, Pat
Branham, Kingston, Tenn.; special friends, Margo Goins, Kelly Mayhall, both
of Speedwell; one grandson, Jeremiah Arthur, Jr. Funeral service will be
Saturday, 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel. Body will lie in state 30 minutes
before the service. Rev. Bill Hill officating. Music by the Faithful Few.
Graveside service Sunday 2 p.m. in the Ausmus Cemetery. Pallbearers:
Friends of the family. Visitation Saturday 6-8 p.m. at Reece Funeral Home
and Valley Chapel, 869-3651 or 626-4249.
