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October 14 2004
Bessie L. Parker, 81, of Toledo, OH, formerly of the Cane Creek,
KY community, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Toledo Hospital, after a long
illness. She was born March 13, 1923, at Frakes, KY, the daughter of the late
Elbert and Mossie Jones Partin. Preceded in death by: husband: Chester Parker;
brothers: Willard Partin and Willie Partin; sister: Betty Sue Ball. She is the
loving mother of Verlin R. Parker & Wife, Linda, of Toledo, OH; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers: Jerry Wayne Partin & wife,
Ella Joan of Cleveland, TN; William Partin of Williamsburg, KY; sisters: Lois
Benson & husband, Ron of Los Angeles, CA; several nieces and nephews. She is
loved and will be missed. Reach down oh Lord, and take her hand so she may walk
where You have planned. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004
at the Cox & Son Chapel with Rev. Willie Partin officiating. Internment will
be in the Clear fork Cemetery at Cane Creek, KY. Friends may call Wednesday from
5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Cox & Son Funeral Home is in
charge.
The Volunteer Times
June 20 2004
Earnest M. Parker age 84 of Jacksboro, formerly of the Alder
Springs Community in LaFollette died June 20 at U.T. Medical Center in
Knoxville. He was a retired farmer, member and Deacon of the Alder Springs
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one sister, Rosie Parker Bruce;
brothers, Elisha Parker, Hubert Parker, and Leonard Parker.He is survived by his
wife,. Wanda L. Parker of Jacksboro; daughter, Janet Lovett and husband, Moses
of Lithia Springs, GA; son, Eugene E. Parker and wife, Peggy of Memphis, TN;
grandchildren, Felicia Lovett of Lithia Springs, GA and Bryan Parker and wife,
Karen of LaPorte, TX; great-grandchild, Aaron Parker of LaPorte, TX; brother,
Harvey Parker of LaFollette; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were June 22. at Walters Chapel with Rev. O.D. Hill
and Rev. Steve Elkins officiating. Interment was in Campbell Memorial Gardens.
Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The Lafollette Press
September 13 2004
Sgt. George Leon Parker, better known as (G.L.), age 74 of
LaFollette died Sept. 13 at his home. He was born March 5, 1930. A loving
husband of 58 years, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, G.L. was
a police officer for 33 years, constable for many years, and a farmer for 57
years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elisha and Belvia Parker.
Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Lucille Parker of LaFollette. Daughter, Sue Robbins of
LaFollette; grandchildren, Christal and Jeffrey Chumley, DeWayne and Brenda
Robbins, Jason and Leola Robbins, all of LaFollette; great-grandchildren, Tyler
Chumley, Russell and Courtney Robbins; several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are today (Sept. 16) at 8 p.m. at Walters Chapel with Rev.
Jimmy Orick and Rev. Steve Elkins officiating. Graveside services and interment
will be Friday (Sept. 17) at 11 a.m. at Shelby and Shepherd Cemetery. The family
will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 16) before services at
Walters Funeral Home. Walters Funeral is in charge of the arrangements. The
Lafollette Press
March 9 1972
In Memory
In memory of my dear son Richard E. Parrott who passed away 17
years ago March 9. My lips cannot tell how I miss him. My heart cannot tell what
to say. God alone knows how I miss him. In a home that is lonesome today. From
the one who love and miss you most Mother, Clossie Parrott
Lafollette Press
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
July 31, 1970
Jobie Partin of Route 1, Duff, Tenn., died July 31, 1970 at
Eagan, Tenn. He is survived by one son, Charles L. Partin, Detroit;
two sisters, Mrs. Stella Myers of Route 1, Duff, and Mrs. Ida Wynn, Detroit and
one brother, Shelt Partin, Barbourville.
Aug.24 2004
Virginia Partin, age 82 of Lake Charles, LA, formerly of New
Lebanon, OH went home to be with the Lord on Aug.24 at the Golden Age Nursing
Home. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of
Dayton, OH. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who
enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by
her grandson, Jeramy Shockey; parents, William and Maratha Longmire; sisters,
Wilma Longmire, Mary Ford, Grace Reynolds; brothers, Jack and Ed Longmire. She
is survived by her son and companion, Wayne Partin and Pam Adams of Lake
Charles, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and David Brombaugh of New Lebanon,
OH; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews
and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were Aug. 26 in the
Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating.
Interment was in Bakers Forge Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge
of the arrangements The Lafollette Press
April 11, 1985 Devonia Native Dies At
Hospital
A Devonia community native, Mrs. Lillie Patterson, 72, died at 4
p.m. Monday at Methodist Medical Center.Mrs. Patterson, who enjoyed quilting and
raising flowers, was a member of the Free Communion Baptist Church.Her husband,
George died in 1940. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Guy (Christine)
Byrge and Mrs. Cordis (Jurline) Byrge, both of Devonia, one grandson, brother,
Bryant Seiber of Petros and a sister, Miss. Luvernie Seiber of Devoina. Funeral
services were held Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Lake City with the Rev. Dana
Ward officiating. Burial is to be in Seiber Cemetery in Devoina at 1 p.m
Thursday (today). Contributed by Susie
Bullock
Aug. 12 2004
James H. Payne, age 76 of Hamilton, OH died at his home on Aug.
12 at 11:10 a.m. He was born in LaFollette on Oct. 21, 1927, the son of James
and Ruth Jeffries Payne. He was a member of the Princeton Pike Church of God,
the Amazing Grace Choir of the church, a veteran of World War II with the United
States Army from 1946 to 1947 and was employed as a machinist for Champion
International for 33 years, retiring in 1989. On June 7, 1947 he was married to
Juanita Collingsworth in LaFollette. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Payne,
Hamilton, OH; son, Michael and wife, Sheryl Payne, Hamilton, OH; daughters,
Carolyn and husband, Vergil Knight, Erlanger, KY, Brenda and husband, James
Arrowood of Greenville, SC, Helen Payne, Hamilton, OH; brother, Frank and wife,
Pat Payne, LaFollette; sisters, Arlie Carr, Mason, OH, Betty and husband,
Emerson Heatherly, formerly of High Point, NC; grandchildren, Noel, Daniel,
Traci and Lyndsey; great grandchildren, Kyla and Drew. Funeral services
were Aug. 14 at the Princeton Pike Church of God with Rev. Marvin Cann
officiating. Interment was in the Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers the
family requests memorials to the Senior Adult Ministries of Princeton Pike
Church of God. Brown-Dawson Funeral home was in charge of the
arrangements. The LaFollette Press
December 10, 2004
Monroe Pennington, age 81 of LaFollette passed away Friday,
December 10, 2004 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County. He was of
the Baptist faith. Mr. Pennington enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded
in death by son: Tony Pennington; Great grandchild: Tosha Archer; Parents:
Perrin and Della Huddleston Pennington. Mr. Pennington in survived by wife: Opal
Pennington of LaFollette; Sons: James Pennington of Richmond, Ky., Bill and
Terry Pennington; Daughters: Jean Morgan, Linda Heatherly, Pat Rosenbaum, all of
LaFollette, Audry Disney of Friendsville, Tn.; Step-daughter: Shirley Love of
LaFollette; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and 4 great-great
grandchildren; Sisters: Thelma Hill of Andersonville, Tn., and Ruth Claiborne
and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were at 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 12 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Cap
Henney officiating. Interment was at 11:00 am Monday in Davis Chapel Cemetery.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 pm Sunday before funeral services. In
lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Monroe Pennington Burial Fund at
Martin Wilson Funeral Home. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of these
arrangements.
The Volunteer Times
Aug.14,1994 Margaret E.Peterman,80,of Clinton,died Sunday in
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was the daughter of Isaiah and Lottie
B.Kershner.Mrs.Peterman was preceded in death bu her husband,Henry
Peterman,and a bother,Sammy Bailey.Survivors include daughters, Pat Snyder of
Clinton,Shirley Scholl of Clearwater Beach,Fla.and Mae Harmon of
Zanesville,Ohio, seven grandchildren,four great-grandchildren,sisters,Bertie
Davis of Zanesville and Ann Carte of Columbus,Ohio,brother,Charles Bailey of
Columbus and several nieces and nephew. Graveside services was Wednesday in
Mount Pleasant .
July 18, 1963
Funeral Held Wednesday For Mechanic
Funeral services for Amos Phillips, 41, of Lake City Rt 2 were
held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Fratersville Baptist Church with the Rev. Edwin
Phillips officiating. Burial was in Leach Cemetery. Mr. Phillips died Monday
night at his home. He was a mechanic, a veteran of World War II and a member of
Fratersville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.Ora Mae Phillips,
six daughters, Mrs.Shirley Temple Clowers of Cleveland, Ohio; Betty Jean, Irene,
Imogene, Patricia Ann, and Mary Ruth Phillips, four sons; David Jr., Amos
Russell, Jerry Lynn and Tommy Dean Phillips; mother, Mrs. Ike Phillips, all of
Lake City Rt 2; sisters; Mrs. Edith SEIBER, Stainville, Mrs. Dessie Gibson, Mrs.
Wilbia Bunch both of Lake City, brothers; Edd, Byrd C., B.Ray, Fred and Laymond
Phillips all of Lake City.
Mrs.Phillips Dies, Native Of Stainville. Mrs.Annie J.
Phillips, 69, of Oliver Springs Rt.1 died Friday at 11:25 a.m.in Oak Ridge
Hospital. She was the widow of a coal miner,William Phillips, and
formerly lived in the Stainville community of North Anderson County. Services
were held Monday afternoon at Grave Hill Baptist Church near Stainville with the
Rev. Edmund Phillips and the Rev. Carvin Phillips officiating. Burial was in the
church cemetery. She was a member of that church.Mrs.Phillips leaves three
daughtersm Mrs. Mary Seiber of Devonia, Mrs. Monroe Seiber Oliver Springs, and
Mrs.Margaret Jones of Wartburg, three sons, Early Phillips of Clinton, Lonzie
Phillips of Oliver Springs, and Fred Phillips of Middletown.
August 26, 1971 Mrs. Phillips Of Devonia Dies
Saturday
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Free
Community Baptist Church for Mrs. Annie Phillips, 81, of Devonia Rt.1, who died
Saturday at Lake City Hospital. Mrs.Phillips was the wife Mark Phillips, a
retired coal miner. The Devonia native was a member of the Free Community
Baptist Church. She leaves her husband, four sons, Columbus Jones of West
Virginia. Walker Phillips of Michigan, Ruben Phillips of Devonia and Jimmy
Phillips of Muddlesboro, Ky. four daughters, Mrs. Oma Kennedy of Duff,
Mrs.Girtha Sieber of Illinios, Mrs. Julia Bunch and Mrs. Maxie Seiber, both of
Devonia, 59 grandchildren, two half-brothers, L and Levi Daugherty, both of
Caryville. The Rev.Carvin Phillips officiated at the services. Burial was in
the Tommy Phillips Graveyard. Submitted by Susie
Bullock
Feb. 1956 Ben Phillips, 69 died at his home Caryville
Rt.1,Thursday Feb.16. Surviving are the wife,Mrs, Sallie Bell Phillips,
seven sons, Marshall, Isaac, and Oscar of Ohio, Fred of New Jersey, Columbus,
Harold and Don all of Caryville Rt.1. Four daughters, Mrs. Annie Phillips of
Stainville, Mrs. Elle Carroll, Mrs.Mary Lowe both of Caryville Rt.1,Mrs. Aslee
Ward of Ohio.32 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held
Sunday at 1p.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lee Phillips
officiating.Burial was in the church cemetery. Martin of Lake City was in
charge.
Aug.7,1994 Columbus C.Phillips,57,formerly of Campbell
County,died Sunday in Phoenix,Ariz. Survivors include two daughters,Donna Gail
Owens and Darlene Phillips of Ariz., two brothers,Oscar Phillips of Lake City
and Harold Phillips of Oak Ridge,four sisters, Mary Lowe of Claxton,Ann Phillips
and Ellen Carroll both of Clinton,and Odissie Ward of Straight Creek,Ky.,two
grandchildren,Matthew Steven Roberts and Christina Nicole Owens, and a host
of friends.Graveside services was Sunday in Vowell Mountain Cemetery with the
Rev.Al Byrd officiating.Martin Funeral Home of Lake City was in charge of
arrangement.
March 28, 1994
Ethel Kennedy Phillips, 68, of 1033 Foust Carney Road, Claxton,
died Monday in her home.She was a member of Beech Fork Baptist Church. Her
parents were the late Rev. George and Rachel McKamey Seiber. Survivors include
her husband, Matthew Phillips, three brothers, Conda Seiber of Caryville, Clouse
Seiber of Springfield, Ohio, and Marshall Seiber of Lake City, three sisters,
Erma Goddard of Clinton, Naomi Byrge of Caryville and Lou Rose Phillips of
Claxton, several nieces and nephews,and many other relatives. Services will be 2
p.m. Thursday in Beech Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Edwin Phillips and the
Rev. Wilbert Jones officiating. Burial will be in Beech Fork Cemetery. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home in
Lake City. Submitted by Susie
Bullock
Novmeber 28, 1997
Glenn Jr. Phillips, - age 44, of Caryville, Tenn., passed away
Friday, Novmeber 28, 1997, at his residence. He was born on August 29, 1953. He
is preceded in death by parents, Retha and Glenn Phillips. Visitation 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, November 30, 1997, at Cox-Martin Chapel. Funeral service 8 p.m. November
30, 1997, at Cox-Martin Chapel. Interment 11 a.m. December 1, 1997, at Foust
Cemetery, Lake City, Tenn. Cox-Martin Funeral Home of Lake City in charge of
arrangements.
October 24, 2003
Jack J. Phillips, 78, died Friday, October 24, 2003 at his home.
He was born August 5, 1925 at Red Oak Mountain. He was a coalminer for about 30
years and also worked for the County Highway Department for the State Forestry
Division and for the State on I-75 fencing. He was saved a few days before his
was 17 years old and joined the Red Oak Church. He sang in the choir as a bass
singer for about 12 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. James
and Sarah Byrge Phillips; three sisters, Cressie Phillips, Eva Bunch and Reba
Chapman; five uncles, Joe, Matthew, John, Melt and Bill Phillips; three aunts,
Elizabeth Daugherty, Mary Byrge and Emily Buckheart and son-in-law, George
Wieber. Jack is survived by her wife of 48 years, Mary Magdalene Fritts
Phillips; one daughter, Mary Delilah Wieber, Louisville, Ky.; son and wife,
Denford and Greta Phillips, Knoxville; four grandchildren, Travis and Aaron
Phillips, both of LaFollette, Monica Wieber Backette and George Wieber,
Louisville Ky.; four step-grandchildren, Laken Perri, Brookland Perri, Madison
Helton and Mason Helton, all of Knoxville; two step-great-granddaughters,
Samantha and Savanna Bickett; four sisters, Ollie and husband, Jasper Carroll,
Elamae Ellison, Lorene Mickles, and Ervie McCulley, LaFollette; brother, Virgie
and wife, Shirley Phillips, Jacksboro, and a host of nieces and nephews and
other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, October 25 in the
Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. David Hicks and brother, Carl
Bradshaw officiating. Interment was Sunday, October 26 in Woodlawn Cemetery. The
family received friends Saturday, October 25 before the funeral services. Martin
Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
April 18,1994 Janice Phillips,67,died Monday in her home on
New River Highway,Briceville.She was born Sept.2,1995 in Anderson County to the
late Jake and Sabra Daugherty Phillips.A member of the New Pilot Baptist
Church,she also served as church clerk. Mrs.Phillips enjoyed quilting and
flowers and gardening.Her sosn,Don and Moses I.Phillips Jr. and her parents
preceded her in death.Survivors include her husband,Moses I.Phillips,sons,Jackie
Phillips and Denny Ray Phillips both of Ligias Fork, New River,grandchildren,Don
Phillips Jr.,Sabra Lavene Phillips,Melissa Jan Phillips,Jacob Ray
Phillips,Jericka Cassie Phillips, Jennifer Denise Phillips and Jared Moses
Phillips,sister,Ella Mae Cochran of Toledo,Ohio,Elsie Phillips of Clinton,
sisters-in-law,Kizzie Phillips of Clinton and Hester Phillips of
Knoxville,several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2p.m.Thursday in the New
Pilot Baptist Church in New River with the Rev.Oscar Patterson and the Rev.David
Byrge officiating.Burial will follow in Phillips Cemetery.The body will lie in
state one hour before the services. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangement.
Oct.1977 Avid Quilt Maker Of Clinton Dies Mrs.Juda
Phillips,85,of Foley Hill Rd.Clinton Rt.2,died at 4:25a.m.Friday at Oak Ridge
Hospital of heart disease. she was the wife of Benjamin Phillips,a retired
coal miner,whose 100th birthday was Sunday.Mrs.Phillips was a member of
Fellowship Baptist Church of Caryville,and she enjoyed making quilts.She was a
native of Caryville,and she had moved to the home of her daughter,Mrs.Pearl
Wilshire,near Clinton three years ago.Other survivors include another daughter,
Mrs.Ernie Blanton of Shiloh,Ohio,four sons,Abe,Robert,and Jay Will Phillips of
Caryville Rt.1 and Matthew Phillips of Claxton, several
grandchildren,great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren,a stepson,Tommy
Phillips of Akron,Ohio, and a step-daughter, Sarah Patterson of Caryville
Rt.1.Funeral services were held Sunday at Beech Fork Church with the Rev.Edmond
Phillips the Rev.Carvin Phillips and Rev.Joby Byrge officiating.Burial was
in Phillips Cemetery.
Oct.1977 Ex-Pastor Of Graves Gap Church Dies The Rev.Link
Phillips,68,of Beech Fork community,Caryville Rt.1,died at 7a.m.Tuesday atOak
Ridge Hospital of heart disease and pneumonia.He was a Baptist minister and
served as pastor at several Anderson and Campbell County churches. Before
retiring he was pastor at Grave's Gap Church.Mr.Phillips was a member of
Fellowship Baptist Church at Beech Fork. He enjoyed farming.He was a native of
Campbell County.Survivors include his wife,Mrs.Stella Overton Phillips,three
sons, Coy E.Phillips of Dunkirk,Ind.Tommy and Larry Phillips of Caryville
Rt.1,four daughters,Mrs.Glenna Tassier and Mrs.Shirenia Tropes of
Dunkirk,Mrs.Elizabeth Dowden of Levonia,Mich.and Mrs.Imogene Nighbert of
Vasper,five brothers,Ethel Phillips of Clinton Rt.5, Johnny and Sam Phillips of
Caryville,Jessie Phillips of Rosedale,and Ike Phillips of College
Corner,Ohio,two sisters, Mrs.Alice Hale of Caryville,and Mrs.Ann Lloyd of Oliver
Springs,20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are to be
held at 2p.m.Thursday(today)at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev.Albert
Seiber officiating. Burial is to be in Phillips Cemetery.
October 1977 Link Phillips Rev. Ex-Pastor Of Graves Gap
Church Dies
The Rev.Link Phillips, 68, of Beech Fork community, Caryville
Rt.1, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday Funeral services are to be held at 2
p.m.Thursday (today) at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Albert Seiber
officiating.
June 13,1963 Stainville Man Dies On Wednesday Link
Phillips, 61,of Stainville died suddenly Wednesday at Lafollette Community
Hospital.He was a member and secretary of Grave Hill Baptist Church.Funeral
services will be held Friday at 2p.m.at Grave Hill Baptist Church with the Rev.
O.S.Dugger and the Rev.Henry Duncan officiating.Burial will be in the church
cemetery.Survivors include his wife,Lou Phillips, four sons,Rev.Carvin
Phillips,Lawrence Phillips,Verlon Phillips,all of Stainville,the Rev.Edwin
Phillips,Lake City,four sisters,Mrs.Polly Byrge,Mrs.Nannie Byrge,Mrs.Judy
Phillips all of Caryville Rt.1,Mrs.Rosa Byrge,Lafollette. One brother,Harrison
Phillips of Lake City,and eight grandchildren.
Luther David Phillips, 22, of Devonia died Monday at 10 p.m. in
the Medical division of Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies where he had been
admitted July 3. He was a victim of leukemia. Funeral services were to be held
Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church Devonia, with the Rev. Milford
Ely and the Rev. Edmond Phillips officiating. Burial was in Bray
Cemetery.Survivers include his wife, Mrs. Linda Jones Phillips, one son, David
Anthony Phillips, parents Mr. and Mrs. Carley Phillips, four sisters, Mrs.
Dorothy Bunch, Mrs. Bonnie Seiber, Mrs. Sally J. West, Miss. Janice Phillips,
two brothers, Meredith Joe and Rotel Avon Phillips all of
Devonia.
Mary Lou Phillips, 63, LaFollette died Feb. 9 at her home.She was
preceded in death by her husband, Audie Phillips; parents, George and Clara
Bolton Baird; brothers, Frank, Barney Ray and J.N. Baird; sister, Juanita
Carroll; grandson, Cory Timothy Bolton.Mrs. Phillips is survived by her
daughters, Vicki Mingus, NC, Miriam Adkins, LaFollette, Jennifer Albright and
Katherine Kimberly all of Jacksboro; 12 grandchildren; three great
grandchildren; brother, L.C. Baird, LaFollette; sisters, Letta Zink, VA and
Virine Pierce, NC.Funeral services were Feb. 11 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson
Funeral Home with Reverend Don Allen officiating.Interment was in Campbell
Memorial Gardens.
The Lafollette Press
July 17,1994 Roy Phillips,79,of Lake City,died Sunday in his
home.He was the owner of Armature and Motor Repair Shop,a veteran of World War
II and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He also a 32nd degree Mason.He was
preceded in death by his parents,John R.Phillips and Lydia Phillips,and two
sons,Danny Lynn and Billy Edward Phillips.Survivors include his wife, Mary Ola
Adkins Phillips of Lake City,two daughters and sons-in-law,Cleta J.and Lowell
V.Jones, and Phyllis Ann and Bill J.Canada,all of Clinton,mother-in-law,Irona
Adkins of Clinton,six grandchildren, Teresa Stanberry-Nolen,Cheryl
D.Canada,Melody L.Canada,Danny P.Hood,Angela L.Perez and Christopher
K.Phillips,and many special friends.Funeral services was Wednesday in
Fraterville Baptist Church with the Rev.Bill Thomas and Rev.Alvie Gough
officiating.Burial was in Tommy Phillips Cemetery.Martin Funeral Home,Lake
City,was in charge of arrangements.
May 1, 1952
Services were conducted Sunday morning at New Pilot Baptist
Church for Mrs. Sarah Phillips, 66, who died Thursday April 24, at her home in
Stainville. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Lee Phillips and Rev. Edwin
Phillips.A member of New Pilot Baptist Church, she is survived by three sons,
Guy and Condy, both of Charlie Branch, and Richard of Stainville, five sisters,
Mrs. Nancy Jane Wilson of Lake City, Mrs. Susie Seiber of Lafollette, Martha Ann
Phillips and Ellen Phillips of Stainville, three brother, Golda Phillips of
Stainville, Fletcher Phillips of Charlie Branch, Dewey Phillips of Rosedale,
nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial was in Phillips Cemetery
with Cox of Lake City in charge. Submitted by Susie
Bullock
February 10, 1949
William Eli Phillips, 54, died at his home in Stainville, Jan 26.
He was a member of Grave Hill Baptist Church. Survivor are wife Annie Jones
Phillips, three daughters, Mrs.Virgil Seiber of Charley's Branch. Mrs.Daffia
Seiber of Stainville, Mrs.Margaret Jones of Detroit, three sons, Early of
Lexington KY. Lonzie of Harlan, KY and Fred of Oliver Springs. Funeral services
were held Saturday, Jan 29 at the Grave Hill Baptist Church at Stainville
with Rev. O. S. Duggar and the Rev. Lee Phillips officiating. Burial was
in the Phillips Cemetery. Schubert of Wartburg had charge.
Freeman Pierce, age 84 of Speedwell was born April 12, 1920 and
died Sept. 1 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of Carr's Chapel
Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Milda Capps Pierce; parents,
Goerge and Sintha Russell Pierce; sister, Lettie Beeler; infant son and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie Braden Pierce; daughters, Hester and husband,
Jim Hurst, Wilma and husband, Pat McNew, Virginia and husband, Clay Fortner, all
of Speedwell; step-daughter, Rebecca and husband, Brian Harp; step-son, Ricky
and wife, Maria Braden, all of Speedwell; sisters, Ruth Jones, Tazewell, Daisy
Muncy, Sharps Chapel, Zettie Harless, Maynardville; brother, Fuller "Joe"
Pierce, Luttrell; 9 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 17 great
grandchildren, four great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Sept. 4 at Reece Valley Chapel with Revs. Leonard Ellison
and Mitchell Nash officiating. Interment was in the Greasy Hollow Cemetery.
Music was by the Speedwell Church of God Singers. Reece Funeral Home and Valley
Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
The Lafollette Press
November 19 2004
Yvonna Gail Chapman Pistello, - age 51 of LaFollette, passed away
on November 19 at her home. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mrs.
Pistello was a nurse and worked in LaFollette Medical Center Emergency Room
before going to work at Brycliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge till she
retired in 1998. She loved the outdoors, fishing, swimming, and waterskiing. She
also loved her family very much. She is preceded in death by: grandparents,
Blaine and Ollie Chapman and Johnny and Alma Henegar; nephew, Sammy Richardson.
Mrs. Pistello is survived by: husband, Micheal Pistello of LaFollette; daughter
and son- in-law, Robin and Rex Kitts of Jacksboro; daughter, Melissa Pistello of
LaFollette; grandchildren, Robin and Ryan Kitts of Jacksboro; parents, Arlis and
Helen Chapman of LaFollette; sisters, Shelia Strunk of Huntsville, Karen Miller
of LaFollette, and Melinda Richardson of Jacksboro; 8 nieces and nephews; and
host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services 8 pm Tuesday in the Chapel
of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Braden officiating. Interment will
be 11 am Wednesday in Bakers Forge Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6
to 8 pm prior to services Tuesday at Martin Wilson Funeral Home. Martin Wilson
Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements.
The Knoxville News Sentienel
Lucy Rosella Pittman, 62, of Clairfield, died July 21, at Jellico
Community Hospital. She was a member of the Rock Creek United Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by son, James Pittman.Survivors; husband, Rev. Johnie Pittman
of Clairfield; daughters Joyce Huddleston of Clairfield, Mary Byrd of Tackett
Creek, Tn. Virginia Adkins of Eagan sons Johnny Arville Pittman of Denium
Springs, Lousiana Kenneth Ray Pittman of Clairfield Jimmy Lee Pittman of Eagan
Dennis Wayne Pittman of Clairfield Charles Franklin Pittman of Roses Creek Tn
Bradford Mark Pittman of Rose Creek Tn 26 grand children 14 great grand children
brother Emmitt Thomas of Clairfield half brothers Bobby June Thomas of Georgia
R.D. Thomas of Williamsburg Ky Don Thomas of Jellico.Services were July 24 at
The Way of Holiness Church of God at Black Diamond, with Rev. Byrd Bray and Rev.
Don King officiating. Burial was in Clairfield. Harp Funeral Home Jellico in
charge. There was no date for this (clipped out of
newspaper)
June 19 2004
Mary C. Powers, age 86 of Jellico died June 19 at Jellico
Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Caleb Powers;
sons, Roscoe, Delmus and Junior Powers; daughter, Brenda Brandenburg; one great
great granddaughter. She is survived by her sons, Rev. Estes Powers and wife,
Doris of Jellico and Rev. Earl Powers of Jellico; daughter, Lillie Cox of
Cleveland; uncles, Claude Campbell, Williamsburg and Finley Campbell of
Williamsburg; special friend, Renda Rutherford, LaFollette and Phyllis Bailey of
LaFollette; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were June 22 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Sam Walden and Rev. Ed Smiddy officiating. Interment was in the
Peabody Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LaFollette Press
February 7, 1997
Albert Nathan Prater, 87, of LaFollette, died Wednesday, Feb. 7.
He was a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Nancy
Wright Prater; brothers Chester L. Prater and Ulis Prater; sister Martha Prater
Robbins.
He is survived by wife Jessie M. Prater of LaFollette; daughter
Gloria Jean Prater of LaFollette; sister Reva Prater and Maggie Prater Sharp
both of LaFollette; brothers Frank Prater of LaFollette and Charlie Prater of
Clinton.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Feb. 8, at Walters Chapel
with Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Interment was held in Bakers Forge
Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
October 4, 2004
Preston David Presley, died suddenly at his Jacksboro home on
Monday, Oct. 4, 2004. After growing up in the Akron, Ohio area, he served in the
Army Air Corps in World War II and in the Naval Air Reserve during the Korean
Conflict. Mr. Presley worked for Burroughs for 36 years, many of them as a Field
Engineering Manager in Lima, Ohio. He was a member of Lafollette United
Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir for many years. He was also on the
board of Food Life Service of Campbell County and a Boy Scout Leader in Lima,
Ohio and in the Cumberland District. He was preceded in death by: his mother,
Marie Dennis; brother, Darold Slabaugh; and grandson, Matthew Presley. Mr.
Presley is survived by: his wife, Ruby; son, David of Fremont, Ohio; and
grandchildren, Amanda and Steven; son, Gary of Milford, Ohio; daughter-in-law,
Christine and grandchildren, Nicole, Caitlin and William; sisters, Norma
Coughlin and Sheryle Ball (Paul); brother, Gary Slabaugh (Alyce); and
sister-in-law, Debra Slabaugh. Extended family includes: Ola Wood, Dr. Burgin
and Jo Wood, Wilma Jonston, and Mike and Jane Westbrook. Visitation is Thursday,
Oct. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lafollette Methodist Church, with a memorial service
at 5 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to: Food
Life Services of Campbell County, P.O. Box 804, Jacksboro, TN, 37757, or to: Cub
Scout Pack 435 at Lafollette United Methodist Church or Boy Scout Troop 622 in
Lafollette Presbyterian Church. Cross Funeral Home assisted the family with
arrangements. The Knoxville News Sentienel
March 9 1972
Timothy Scott Price, four-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Price, Fairborn Ohio formerly of Lafollette, died March 1 at Childrens Medical
Center Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his brother, William Earl, at home; his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Price formerly of Lafollette and Mr. and Mrs.
James Givens of Fairborn Ohio his great grandmother Mrs. Doris Price of
Knoxville. He was buried Saturday March 4 in Fairborn.
Lafollette Press
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
March 9 1972
Jack Proffitt 47 died Monday at Lafollette Community Hospital. He
was the son of the late Milton Proffitt. Survivors include his stepmother Mrs.
Jean Proffitt his half brother Bill Cummins both of Lafollette and a host of
aunts and uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Walters Chapel by the Rev. Hudson Overbay and the Rev. Luke Wilson. Burial was
in Bakers Forge Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home Lafollette was in charge of
arrangements
Lafollette Press
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
December 6, 2004 Luther Pyles Jr., age 81 of LaFollette passed away Monday,
December 6, 2004 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County. Luther
enjoyed guns, cars, watching football and enjoyed his grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Luther Sr. and Parlie Ayers Pyles. Mr. Pyles
is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Luther III and Angel Pyles;
Grandchildren: Adam, Ivan, and Evan Pyles all of LaFollette; and other relatives
and friends. Memorial services to be announced at a later date. Martin Wilson
Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. The Volunteer
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