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October 2 2004
Charles A. Odum, age 76 of Speedwell died Oct. 2 at his home. He
was born Jan. 7, 1928 in Letcher County, KY. He was of the Baptist faith. He
worked for Blue Diamond Coal Company in KY and Scott Paper Company. He was a
member of the Odd Fellows and loved fishing and camping on Norris Lake. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Radford and Lorinda Watts Odom; sisters,
Beulah Morris and Mae Back; grandson, Alex Ray Cook; son-in-laws, Stanley
Hatfield and Lawrence Payne. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Thelma Hall
Odom, Speedwell; son, Larry Allen Odum and wife, JoAnne Heiskell of Knoxville;
daughters , Charles Ann Payne, Speedwell, Sandra Kaye and husband, Roger Young
of Tazewell, Mary Darlene Kohnie, Knoxville and Patricia Eileen and husband, Jim
Kelly of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Penelope Varnell, Brandy Hatfield, Kenny
Odum, Missy Corcoran, Christopher Cook, Adam Hatfield, Jason Odum, Marty Young
and Tony Bull; great grandchildren, Hannah Hatfield and Emory Odum; sisters,
Doris and husband, Douglas Yaden of Cumberland, KY, Deloris and husband, Arlis
Thompson of Fairland, IN; a host of family and friends. Funeral services were
Oct. 4 at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Billy Paul officiating. Graveside
services were in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jason Corcoran, Andy
Welch, Jim Kelly, Tony Bull, Larry Odum and Roger Young. Honorary Pallbearers
were Edsel Rains, Martin Young, Adam Hatfield, Gary Varnell Jr., and Kenny and
Jason Odum. Music was by Patricia Tarter. Reece Valley Chapel was in charge of
the arrangements. Lafollette Press
May 19 2004
Edna Farris Odom, age 86 of Palatka, Fl died May 19 at Palatka
County Center after an extended illness. She was a native of LaFollette and had
been a resident of Palatka for 47 years. She was an educator, having taught
school for more than 30 years. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist
Church in Palatka. She was preceded in death by her parents, Verlin and Effie
Farris; brothers, Verlin Farris, Jr. and Leon Farris; sisters, Hortense Farris,
Nora Lindsay and Wanda Jones; two infant sisters. She is survived by her husband
of 62 years, William M. Odom; son, Bill Odom and daughter-in-law, Sandra Odom of
Palatka; sister, Loraine Farris of LaFollette; two grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral services were May 22. Interment was in Palatka Memorial
Garden. LaFollette Press
February 5 2004
Walter P. Orick, 74, LaFollette died Feb. 5 at the Fort Sanders
Regional Medical Center.He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel H. and
Nannie Mae Comer Orick; sisters, Geneva McNeely and Agnes Ford.Mr. Orick is
survived by his wife, Magadlene Orick, LaFollette; son, Hugh Orick, Jacksboro;
daughters, Bobbie Jean Gross, Lake City, Faye Orick, Maggie Orick both of
LaFollette; Hazel Gibson, Caryville; Kathy Jessie, LaFollette; 12 grandchildren;
five great grandchildren; brothers, Clarence Roosevelt and Sam Orick both of
LaFollette; sister, Hazel Phillips, Caryville.Funeral services were Feb. 8 at
the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Reverends Don Chadwick and Allen
Shepherd officiating.Interment was in Baker's Forge Cemetery with full military
honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard.Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. The Lafollette Press
