8-2-2004

A native of Englewood and a McMinn County resident for the past 40 years, she was an Avon representative. A daughter of the late Elihue and Chessie Mae Carruth Barnett, she was a member of the Benton Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Lula Barnett; two sisters, Mae Satterfield and Elizabeth Barnett; and four brothers, Fleetus Barnett, Kenneth Barnett, Dillard Barnett and Voyd Barnett.

Survivors include her husband, Carl D. McCaslin of Etowah; two daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce and James Watson of Riceville, and Annette McCaslin of Etowah; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl Dwain and Hazel McCaslin of Etowah, and Larry Edward and Janice McCaslin of Knoxville; 13 grandchildren, Carrie Williams, Ivan and Venice McCaslin, Matthew, Jeremiah and Jonathan Watson, Allison, Meredith, Brandon and Jessica McCaslin, Candice Taylor and Autumn Nicole and Devin Green; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Velma Derrick of Englewood; one sister-in-law, Bennie Barnett of Englewood; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Elder Harold Haddock officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Tuesday and proceed to Green Hill Cemetery for the 11 a.m. burial.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hewitt, Lonnie Thomas, Scott Abbes, Jessie Jarreau, Sean Jacobson and David Morgan. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Ivan McCaslin, Vince McCaslin, Matthew Watson, Jeremiah Watson, Brandon McCaslin and Devin Green.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

He was born on Oct. 10, 1929, in Valley Head, Ala. At six years of age, he moved to Cleveland and was educated in Cleveland and Bradley County schools. He volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1946 and was discharged in 1948, holding the rank of sergeant. He worked for the Duplan Corporation from 1948 to 1972 and was employed in 1973 at Combustion Engineering as purchasing agent and in 1986 in sales for International Paper, until his retirement.

In 1964, he was elected to the Tennessee Legislature and, in 1966, he was elected Cleveland City Police Commissioner and served for six years. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and he loved his family, church and playing golf. He was preceded in death by one son, Brian Keith Hall; his parents, John and Clara Hall; two brothers, Paul Hall and Ralph Hall; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clyde and Marclie Stephens; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Roscoe and Willie Moats, C.F. Stephens Jr., Elizabeth Carr, Don Stone and Margaret Stone Roof.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Charlotte Hall; two stepchildren and their spouses, Carol Ann and Randy Yates and Rodney and Sara Burris, all of Benton; seven grandchildren, Tiffany and Chris Harris, Rodney G. Burris, Rachel Yates, Brandi Hall, Jason Hall and Shelly Hall; six great-grandchildren; two sisters and spouses, Karen and Tommy Pickle and Frances and Tommy Trotter, all of Cleveland; one brother, Nick Hall of Cleveland; one sister-in-law, Johnny Kate Hall of Decatur; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Clyde Brown, J.C. and Carolyn Stephens, Jerry and Frances Stephens and Don and Betty Stephens, all of Benton, Paul and Helen Davis of Cleveland, Alberta and Hoyt Williams of Delano, Agnes Stephens of Orlando, Fla., Hoyt Carr of Copperhill, and Duane Roof of Etowah; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Benton with the Rev. Charles Cheatham officiating. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Benton Memorial Gardens with full military honors and concluding with a white dove release provided by Higgins Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Dale Atnip, Bill Moats, Eddie Davis, Scott Stephens, Dennis Stephens and Darin Stone. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Smith’s Sunday school class and his Cherokee Springs golfing buddies.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund.

If you are unable to attend the services, view and sign the family guest book at www.ralphbuckner.com

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton is serving the family of John H. Hall

A native of Bradley County and a resident of McMinn County for most of his life, he was a 2002 graduate of McMinn County High School, where he was active with the football program. He was a student at Cleveland State Community College and was employed part-time with Jerry Monroe Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charlie and Donnie Wilson.

Survivors include his father and stepmother, Ray L. and Carolyn Axley of Knoxville; his mother and stepfather, Kay and Larry Sorah of Athens; one sister, Julie Axley of Atlanta, Ga.; his paternal grandparents, O.J. and Ruth Axley of Athens; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were 5 p.m. Sunday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Dr. Carlos Peterson officiating. Family and friends assembled at the funeral home at 8 a.m. Monday and proceeded to New Zion Cemetery for the 9 a.m. burial, which concluded with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

Pallbearers were cousins, Matt Axley, John Webb, Jamie Webb, Wes Stewart, Brad Stewart and Eric Newberry and best friends, Drew Webb and Adam Priestwood. Honorary pallbearers were members of the McMinn County High School football team.

The family received friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

A native of Madisonville and a resident of Englewood for 15 years, she was a daughter of the late Ralph H. Rogers. She was a homemaker for 20 years and a former accountant for TVA and the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga. A graduate of Madisonville High School and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, she was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church and the Catherine Keith Circle. She was active with Englewood Cub Scouts as a Cub Master for several years.

Survivors include her husband, Harold Masengil of Englewood; three sons, Brandon, Adam and Kevin Masengil, all of Englewood; her mother, Mirilla Watson Rogers of Madisonville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann and George McKeehan and Anne and Eugene Martin, all of Madisonville; and one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Debbie Rogers of Madisonville.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Hubble and Bill Childress officiating and will conclude with the Celebration of Life video. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Cochran Cemetery in Englewood, concluding with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Richeson, Ken McJunkin, Eugene Martin, George McKeehan, David Brock, Mike Martin and Brian McKeehan.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Project ALS, 511 Avenue of the Americas, PMB No. 341, New York, NY 10001 or call toll-free 1-800-603-0270.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Fred and Hazel Lee Hicks. He was a 50-year member of Manilla Lodge No. 633 and had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Beaunitt Corporation and was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Maxwell Hicks; two brothers, Bill and L.D. Hicks; two sisters, Elizabeth Young and Nelva Patrick; and one infant daughter, Carol Ann Hicks.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Ann Palmer Hicks of Englewood; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Hazel Hicks of Englewood; two sisters and one brother-in-law, JoAnn Cobble of Niota, and Dollie and John Vanderbosch of El Paso, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with Pastor Mitchell Payne officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

A son of Beatrice Armstrong Parris of Etowah, and the late Harry Armstrong Sr., he was also preceded in death by one brother, Victor Armstrong.

Survivors include four sisters and one brother-in-law, Joyce Armstrong of Cleveland, Priscilla Armstrong of Etowah, the Rev. Angela and Adrian Billingsley of Etowah, and Charlene Townsend of Detroit, Mich.; one brother, Alvin Armstrong of Etowah; three aunts, Lillie Reed of Chattanooga, Phoebe Smith of Knoxville, and Lucille Armstrong of Etowah; one uncle and spouse, Hubert and Sheila Armstrong of Ooltewah; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Olive AME Zion Church of Etowah with the Rev. Joe W. Moore and the Rev. Angela Billingsley officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service. Visitation by friends will begin after 2 p.m. Monday at M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home.

8-3-2004

He was born on Oct. 10, 1929, in Valley Head, Ala. At six years of age, he moved to Cleveland and was educated in Cleveland and Bradley County schools. He volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1946 and was discharged in 1948, holding the rank of sergeant. He worked for the Duplan Corporation from 1948 to 1972 and was employed in 1973 at Combustion Engineering as purchasing agent and in 1986 in sales for International Paper, until his retirement.

In 1964, he was elected to the Tennessee Legislature and, in 1966, he was elected Cleveland City Police Commissioner and served for six years. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and he loved his family, church and playing golf. He was preceded in death by one son, Brian Keith Hall; his parents, John and Clara Hall; two brothers, Paul Hall and Ralph Hall; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clyde and Marclie Stephens; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Roscoe and Willie Moats, C.F. Stephens Jr., Elizabeth Carr, Don Stone and Margaret Stone Roof.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Charlotte Hall; two stepchildren and their spouses, Carol Ann and Randy Yates and Rodney and Sara Burris, all of Benton; seven grandchildren, Tiffany and Chris Harris, Rodney G. Burris, Rachel Yates, Brandi Hall, Jason Hall and Shelly Hall; six great-grandchildren; two sisters and spouses, Karen and Tommy Pickle and Frances and Tommy Trotter, all of Cleveland; one brother, Nick Hall of Cleveland; one sister-in-law, Johnny Kate Hall of Decatur; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Clyde Brown, J.C. and Carolyn Stephens, Jerry and Frances Stephens and Don and Betty Stephens, all of Benton, Paul and Helen Davis of Cleveland, Alberta and Hoyt Williams of Delano, Agnes Stephens of Orlando, Fla., Hoyt Carr of Copperhill, and Duane Roof of Etowah; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Benton with the Rev. Charles Cheatham officiating. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Benton Memorial Gardens with full military honors and concluding with a white dove release provided by Higgins Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Dale Atnip, Bill Moats, Eddie Davis, Scott Stephens, Dennis Stephens and Darin Stone. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Smith’s Sunday school class and his Cherokee Springs golfing buddies.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund.

If you are unable to attend the services, view and sign the family guest book at www.ralphbuckner.com

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton is serving the family of John H. Hall

She was employed by American Sunroof Corporation in Detroit, Mich., for many years and was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Neva Wright; and three brothers, Hoyt Wright, Bill Wright and Jr. Wright.

Survivors include her ex-husband and best friend, Johnnie Cook of Cleveland; two sons, Jackie Pendergrass of Tiftonia, and Michael Cook of Chattanooga; four daughters, Judy Parker, Janice Beasley and Sue Englund, all of Soddy-Daisy, and Sharon Everhart of Bradenton, Fla.; two brothers, Dewey Wright of Soddy-Daisy, and Newell Wright of Sale Creek; two sisters, Marchie Cook of Cleveland, and Ada Davis of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Nunley and the Rev. Meg Poister officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family received friends from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

8-4-2004

A native of McMinn County, in the Idlewild community, she was a daughter of the late Hugh Arnold and Anna Mae McKenzie Riggs, of pioneer McMinn and Meigs families. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles H. "Charlie" Miller.

She was a graduate of McMinn County High School, attended Gulf Park Girls College in Gulf Port, Miss., and graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College. She was a member of Springbrook Golf & Country Club, where she was an avid golfer and member of the Women’s Golf Association, as well as an avid bridge player.

She served Meals on Wheels for 15 years and was well known as a generous person who enjoyed baking and preparing food to share with friends and family.

She was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, having joined in 1937.

She was one of the two oldest living Girl Scouts in Tennessee who received a curved bar. As a young girl, she was always involved in athletics, church, Scouts, PTA and youth activities and continued and encouraged these interests with her children, grandchildren and extended family of young people.

At the age of 14, she and a friend wrote a play that was performed at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga.

Survivors include her husband, Harold F. "Snooky" Miller of Athens; one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth "Libby" Miller-Rogers and Jack Wayne Rogers; one grandson, Charles Howard Cunnyngham of Chattanooga; two granddaughters, Amy Miller Cunnyngham of Washington, D.C., and Ashley Elizabeth Johnson and husband, Andrew Thomas Johnson, of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sisters, Frankie Sue Kinser of Chattanooga, and Joan R. Clift and husband, William A. Clift Sr., of Athens; three nephews, Frank J. Kinser and wife, Rebecca W. Kinser, of Chattanooga, William A. Clift Jr. and wife, Carla Clift, of Washington, D.C., and Robert D. Yarbrough of Mt. Juliet; two nieces, Janice Clift Williams and husband, Mark Williams, of Athens, and Deborah Thomas, of Memphis; one sister-in-law, Lila Jean Cate of Knoxville; three great-nieces and three great-nephews, Julia L. Kinser and Frank J. Kinser Jr., both of Chattanooga, William Alexander Clift and Kimberly Clift Jenkins, both of Knoxville, and Nolan Alexander Williams and Victoria Lynn Williams, both of Athens; and one great-great-nephew, Sean Micah Jenkins.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with Dr. Stella Roberts and the Rev. Jason Gattis officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Frank J. Kinser, Larry Roseberry, James Marcrom, Andrew Thomas Johnson, Jack Wayne Rogers, Charles Howard Cunnyngham, G.R. "Dick" Rush and William A. Clift Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Quillen and Lem McSpadden.

The body will be in state at the funeral home after 11:30 a.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, 600 West Madison Ave., Athens, TN 37303, or to the American Diabetes Association, Tennessee Affiliate, Inc., 4004 Hillsboro Road, Suite B-216, Nashville, TN 37215.

If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, sign the guest register book online at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com

He was the founder and CEO of Perky Cap Company in Eatonton, Ga., and was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, the Robinson-Dance Sunday School Class and the Energizers group. His most recent affiliations have been with the Georgia College & State University Executive Forum, the Putnam County Hospital Board of Directors and Foundation, the Putnam County Diabetic Association and the Eatonton Chamber of Commerce. He was an enthusiastic supporter of virtually every civic and community project in the area.

He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army with the rank of captain. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rachel; one brother, J.D.; and one sister, Josephine Burger.

Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; one daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Pat Nugent; one son, Scott; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Bill Williams; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Maria; a number of nieces and nephews; and his most cherished twin granddaughters, Sara Elizabeth and Rachel Alexandra Allen.

A celebration of his life will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Eatonton First United Methodist Church Great Hall. Burial will be 6 p.m. Friday in Riceville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Vining-Ivy Hill Funeral Home.

A member of Concord United Methodist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Schlosshan; and three brothers, James, J.B. and Otho Sharp.

Survivors include her very special friends, Dewayne, Mary and Matthew Ensley of Decatur; and one niece, Francine Buchannon and sons of Cleveland.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Decatur City Cemetery with the Rev. Archer Coppedge officiating.

There will be no formal visitation.

8-5-2004

A native of Bald Knob, W.Va., and a resident of McMinn County for the past nine years, he had been an employee of Athens Furniture and Thomas & Betts of Athens. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Hall.

Survivors include his wife, Tonya Johnson Hall; one daughter, Leah Hall; his parents, Eddie and Carolyn Hall; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Vickie Hall and Johnny and Mona Hall; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Danville Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Handley’s Funeral Home in West Virginia.

Memorial contributions or cards may be sent to Leah’s Fund c/o McMinn Memorial Gardens, 1739 County Road 561, Athens, TN 37303.

He was born on April 9, 1926, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Ballard Lewis of Midway, and formerly of Niota; and special friends, Frances Russell, Gary Russell and Rose Ann Russell.

Burial will be in St. Johns Norway Cemetery in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

A son of the late Pink Julius and Mary Hayes Tallent, he lived in McMinn County for most of his life. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Magic Chef in Cleveland. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters, Lenar Graves, Hassie Dalton, Martha Graves, Bessie Walker, Pearl Breeden, Lillie Mullinax, Andrew Tallent and Grace Kincaid; and one daughter, Edna Rae Disney.

Survivors include his wife, Cora Belle Tallent of Etowah; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Jay Wallis and Audine and Tom Aderhold, all of Etowah; six grandchildren and five spouses, Cecilia Lawrence, Frank and Bobbie Disney Jr., Marty and Theressa Aderhold, Keith and Pam Aderhold, Greg and Laura Aderhold and Cindy and Mike Bible; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim McElhaney and the Rev. Ron Allen officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday in Etowah Cemetery and will conclude with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

Pallbearers will be Marty Aderhold, Keith Aderhold, Greg Aderhold, Mike Bible, Tommy Hooper, Frankie Disney, Steve Kincaid, Joe Ben Kincaid and Ray Kincaid.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

He was a member of the United Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Malissa Clark Powers; his wife, Geraldine Powers; one son, Danny Powers; two great-grandsons, Austin Cofer and Ryan Hughes; four brothers; and four sisters.

Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, C.M. and Patsy Powers of Ringold, Ga., Billy and Reba Powers of Niota, Sam and Robin Powers and Luke and Glenda Powers, all of Cleveland, and Terry and Donna Powers of Georgetown; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Debbie and Kenny Cofer of Georgetown, Louise Brogden of Athens, Delilah and Randall Baine of Cleveland, and Brenda and Jim Ledford of McDonald; one brother and sister-in-law, Ammie and Sue Powers of Crossville; 38 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Toby Brogden and the Rev. Jack James officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Keith Ledford, Chris and Rody Powers, Phillip and Todd Hughes, and friend, David Scroggins.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Formerly of Boston, Mass., where he worked more than 20 years for the Boston Transit Service, he was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Niota.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Howard of Athens; one son, Leon Vincent Howard of Athens; seven stepchildren, Tyrone, Charles, Kevin, Kenny, Lia, Myniesha and Kim, all of Athens; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Edith Howard of Birmingham, Ala.; and one sister, Kim Gibson of Memphis.

The body will be cremated. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

8-6-2004

Born Feb. 23, 1955 in Los Angeles, Calif., she was a daughter of the late Wellands Leon and Carolyn Jo McCammon Allen.

Survivors include one daughter, Nichole Campbell of Paxton, Ind.; one son, Joseph Mize of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one sister, Joy Mahurin of Sullivan, Ind.; one brother, Randall Hancock of Evansville, Ind.; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Banks and Brust Funeral Home with Kim Pitts officiating. Burial will follow in Morris Chapel Cemetery in Oaktown, Ind.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the service time Saturday.

A native of Genoa, W.V., a former resident of Marshallville, Ohio and a resident of Athens since May, he was a son of the late Clyde and Mildred Vinson Wilson and was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Sue Davis Wilson of Athens; one stepdaughter and spouse, Mickie Lynn and Robert Yurick of Doylestown, Ohio; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Cathy Wilson of Tampa, Fla.; Michael and Nida Wilson of Akron, Ohio; one stepson and spouse, Ronald Lee and Debbie Easterday of Barberton, Ohio; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Sally Wilson and Calvin and Janice Wilson, all of Smithville, Ohio; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Wilson of Rittman, Ohio, Barbara and Howard Smith of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Ruth and Robert Faul of Centreville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Plemons officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post No. 5146, P.O. Box 541, Athens, TN 37371-0541.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Fennie Buckner Bowers and attended Woodward Avenue Church of God. She was retired from Pioneer Furniture Company and was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Ray Axley; several brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Helen Axley McMillan of Athens; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Bernice Axley of Athens; three grandchildren, Pam Sadler and husband, Tracy, Mike McMillan and Travis Axley; six great-grandchildren, Tony and Taylor McMillan, Madison and Noah Sadler and Cheyenne and Chasady Axley; one sister, Reba Watson of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with Pastor Venny Castellani and Pastor Wayne Fritts officiating. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at McMinn Memory Gardens, concluding a white dove release.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

A native of Taegu, Korea and a resident of the Etowah area for 31 years, she was a graduate of Kae Myung University, majoring in music. She was a member of the Korean Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Yung Gil Lee of Athens; two sons, Michael Lee and Eugene Lee, both of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Monica Lee of San Francisco, Calif.; and one sister, Hee Suk Jeon of Athens.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

He was a charter member and an ordained deacon of Victory Baptist Church for many years. He was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church at the time he was called to his eternal home and was employed with Cleveland Tennessee Enamel Company for 21 years. At the time of his retirement, he was employed with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Born Sept. 30, 1916, he was a son of the late Walter N. and Julia Lingerfelt Moorhouse and was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Alice McDonald Moorhouse; four brothers, Richard Moorhouse, Jack Moorhouse, John H. Moorhouse and Walter M. Moorhouse; and two sisters, Stella Hall and Elizabeth Crumley.

Survivors include one daughter, Betty Frances Moorhouse of Benton; three sisters and spouses, Iola and Elton Brock of Benton, who were faithful part-time caregivers, Pearl and Carl Gross of Georgetown, and Velma and R.M. Massengill Jr. of Benton; two brothers and spouses, Charles E. and Joyce Moorhouse of Ocoee, and Earl and Edna Moorhouse of Benton; one special niece, Debbie Davis of Delano; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Kinzel Hooker and the Rev. Barry Massengill officiating. Burial will follow in Benton Memorial Gardens concluding with the release of a flock of white doves.

Pallbearers will be Brian Massengill, Barry Massengill, Randy Davis, Byrd Moorhouse, Dean Moorhouse and Jamie Davis.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Send a message of condolence and view the Moorhouse family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of arrangements

8-9-2004

Howard Leon died August 4 2004 at Woods Memorial Hospital in Etowah

George E Ervin died Aug 6 2004 At UT Knoxville

James Alton Everett died Aug 6 2004 At UT Knoxville

Barabara Hamilton Carter died Aug 6 2004 At Parkridge Medical Center

The widow of Willard Newman, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Madisonville and was an avid gardener. She was preceded in death by her parents, William M. and Mary Virginia Davis Kelley.

Survivors include one daughter, Gail Moser of Cleveland; one son, Frank Newman of Madisonville; two grandsons and one spouse, Chris and Gloria Moser of Cleveland, and Denny Moser of Cape Canaveral, Fla.; one sister, Thelma Alexander of Kingston; one brother and sister-in-law, Quinton and Orangie Kelley of Morristown; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Hamilton and Dr. Lon Shoopman officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

8-10-2004

He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar R. and Martha Ann Long Joines.

Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Karen and Ann Joines of Birmingham, Ala., and Robert and Jody Joines of Niota; two nieces; and two nephews.

Funeral services will be Wednesday in the west chapel of Smith Mortuary. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Smith Mortuary of Maryville is in charge of arrangements.

A native of Greeneville, he had lived in Decatur since he was 11 years old. He was a son of the late James M. and Edna Lamb, and was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Lamb; one grandson, Darrell Letner; and two brothers, J.M. and Jess Lamb.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Inez Narcie Powers Lamb; five daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Ted Spears of Decatur, Kathy and Garlen Veals of Athens, Sharon and Danny Shell of Riceville, Cindy and Ricky Crowe of Athens, and Ronda and Bobby Letner of Ten Mile; four sons and three daughters-in-law, John and Linda Lamb, Jack Lamb and Bo and Judy Lamb, all of Decatur, and Robert and Shannon Lamb of Dalton, Ga.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Couch and the Rev. Billy Ricker officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Decatur.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

8-11-2004

He was a native of Blount County and had lived in Etowah for 30 years. In May of 2003, he moved to Florida, after retiring from 40 years of service with CSX Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Hubbard; and three brothers, Edward, Roy and Ray Hubbard.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Wanda Roberts Hubbard; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheri and Joe Vaughn of Cleveland; one son and daughter-in-law, Capt. Richard Chris Hubbard and Nancy Jo Hubbard of Williamsburg, Va.; four grandchildren, Cameron Vaughn, Devon Vaughn, Christopher Hubbard and Gavin Hubbard; other surviving family members, W.M. Hubbard, Harold Hubbard, Carl Hubbard, Betty Roberts, Aileen Whitaker and Hazel Goode; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Bailey officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday in Grandview Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Mary Bellard Pirkle; two brothers, Warren and Donald Pirkle; and two sisters, Eula and Helen Pirkle. She was a member of Bethsadia Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Tom Elder of Decatur; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanna and Jerry McKenzie of Decatur, and Debra and Bill Inman of Ten Mile; one brother, E.A. Pirkle Jr. of Everett, Wash.; one sister, Thelma Phillips of Cleveland; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe K. Miller and the Rev. Alvin Tallent officiating. Burial will follow in Bethsadia Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Tony Young, Tanya Moss, Keith Edgemon, Josh Edgemon, Amanda Inman, Jeff Inman and Clay Moss.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements.

8-12-2004

A native of Macon, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Thomas S. and Lucille Nash Wells, and was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Avant. A 1947 graduate of Emory University in Athens, Ga., she served as a registered nurse for almost 40 years, having worked at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge, Fla., for more than 21 years. At the time of her retirement, she served as supervisor of the surgical unit.

Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and James E. Mitchell of Sweetwater; one niece, Jan Abney of Sweetwater; five nephews, Keith and Michael Abney, both of Orlando, Fla., and Barry Melton and Harry and Larry Avant, all of Macon, Ga.; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ziegler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, concluding with a white dove release.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

He was a member of the Big Spring Church of Christ and was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Franklin and Ruth Moore Dennis.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia "Pat" Howard Dennis of Cleveland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert F. "Buddy" Dennis Jr. and Ann Kathryn "Katie" Dennis of McDonald, and Brian Patrick and Stephanie Dennis of Cleveland; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris Ann and Harold Layman and Linda and Doug Graham, all of Decatur; one granddaughter, Kathrynn Womack; one grandson, Brian Hunter Dennis; a very special mother-in-law, "Mom" June Howard; and many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with Minister Paul Stidham officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Charles E. Flowers, Monroe Sneed, C.D. Wade, Donald Akin and Buddy and Brian Dennis.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family requests that no flowers be sent.

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements.

8-13-2004

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Catharine Miller. Born in Athens, he graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College and began his career as a police officer. In 1965, he moved his family to Pensacola, Fla., and worked for the Pensacola Police Department. Retiring in 1986 after 21 years of service, he became a court security officer at the Federal Court House, retiring in 2003. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and woodworking, but he was happiest spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Gib Wimberly of Sweetwater; seven children and five spouses, Missy and John Brizzard, Tracy and Pae Tai Miller, Stacy Chaney, Stephanie and Jason Potts, and Shannon Miller-Pugh and David Pugh, all of Pensacola, Fla., Scott Miller of San Diego, Calif., and Taffy and Sean McSheehy of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Amanda, Katie and Ashley Chaney, Johnny and Rachael Brizzard, Taylor, Brook and Skyler McSheehy, Michael Potts and Megan and Mackenzie Pugh; and one niece and spouse, Teri and Brian Grooms of Nashville.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Sean McSheehy officiating. Burial will follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be John Brizzard, Jason Potts, Jerry Potts, David Pugh, Gib Wimberly and Jerome Waites.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Soddy-Daisy and was a Worthy Matron and 50-year member of the Soddy-Daisy Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Reed and Ella Cain Roberts; her husband, Coy Higgins; one son, Arthur Higgins; one daughter, June Stephens; and one grandson, Carl Griffith.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Donna Higgins of Arlington, Texas, and Charles and Donna Higgins of McKinney, Texas; six daughters and four sons-in-law, Betty and Tom Gann of Soddy-Daisy, Norma Weller of Hixson, Margaret and Jack Routt and Linda and Jerry Masters, all of Decatur, Joyce Miller of Murfreesboro, and Judy and Ricky May of Soddy-Daisy; six sisters; and three generations of grandchildren for a total of 95.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Oliver, the Rev. Larry Johnson and Charles "Chuck" Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Hixson with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements

"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."

Born July 8, 1930, she was preceded in death by her parents, Ira C. and Eva Roberson Standridge; three sisters, Clearie Standridge, Gladys Hampton and Grace Bain; four brothers, Alman, Reuben, D.L. and Luther Standridge; and one son-in-law, Lee Hartley.

Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Edgar B. Harrill of Madisonville; one daughter, Trudy Hartley of Madisonville; three sons and daughters-in-law, David E. and Dede Harrill, Mick and Polly Harrill and Cliff and Connie Harrill, all of Madisonville; one granddaughter and spouse, Dina and Danny Long of Athens; three grandsons, Clifford Harrill and fiance, Rachel Norwood, Bo Hartley and friend, Telisha Gentry, and Thomas Harrill, all of Madisonville; one loving niece and husband, Dianne and Bill Constant; and one brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, Bobby D. and Mildred Croft of Madisonville.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Watson and the Rev. Jimmy Tallent officiating and singing by Telisha Gentry. Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Chestua Methodist Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Clifford, Bo, Thomas and Danny, and nephews, Justin and Austin Constant.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

8-16-2004

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Tellico Plains and was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Milita Jane Eddington Tippens; and three brothers, Tom and Claborn Eddington and George Tippens.

Survivors include two special friends, David and Pat Walker of Tellico Plains; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 8 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Hicks and the Rev. Cecil Baxter officiating. Burial was 2 p.m. Sunday in Unicoi Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Troy and Edna Lee Huff Queen, and was a member of Peakland Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Gene and Orzetta Queen of Decatur; one daughter and son-in-law, Tamothy Jean and Robert Trowbridge of Riceville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Aileen Queen of Dalton, Ga., and J.R. and Tenae Queen of Sweetwater; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Bernice Clayton of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., and Barbara and Jerry Rice of Ten Mile; seven grandchildren, Scotty Queen, Kyla Queen, Anna Marie Queen, Sarah Moses, Christina Moses, Glinda Moses and Chelsi McHone; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Rolen, the Rev. Richard Tallent and the Rev. Lynn King officiating. Burial followed in Sweetwater Memorial Park.

The family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

She was a member of Columbia Heights United Methodist Church, and was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Stella Arbaugh Bowen; one infant son, Jimmy; and 10 siblings, including her twin sister, Mary McClanahan.

Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Bill Long of Ohio; four sons and daughters-in-law, William C. and Marcia Long of Sweetwater, Jack and Barbara Long of Zanesville, Ohio, Carl and Theresa Long of Columbus, Ohio, and David and Cindy Long of Hamburg, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and two spouses, Russell and Melanie Long, Danny and Dina Long, Chad Long, Todd Long, Karen Long, Stephen Long and Christina Long; one great-granddaughter, Hailey Long; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 4 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Heights United Methodist Church with the Rev. A. Gail Sims officiating. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Monday at Vinton Memorial Cemetery.

The family received friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Columbia Heights United Methodist Church, 91 Sturbridge Road, Columbus, OH, or to the American Heart Association.

He was a native of McMinn County, where he lived for most of his life, and was currently a resident of Polk County. He was a son of the late John Dellis and Iva Lou Barker Wilson, and was of the Baptist Faith. He was an avid "old car" fan and deer hunter and was employed as a truck driver with the McMinn County Highway Department.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn "Sam" Waters Wilson of Calhoun; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ryan and Melissa Wilson of Etowah, and Steven and Pam Bowman of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Rex Runyan of Etowah; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Shelby and Marvin Tipton, Shirley Green and Pat Stewart, all of Etowah, Linda and Don Dunn of California, and Johnnie and Michael Barnes of Marietta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Dalton, Carlie, Joseph, Becca and Ivan; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Watson officiating and will conclude with the Celebration of Life video. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday and will proceed to Green Hill Cemetery for the 11 a.m. burial, which will conclude with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

Pallbearers will be Michael Dunn, Don Dunn, Chuck Stewart, Bobby Barnes, Michael Barnes and Greg Tipton. Honorary pallbearers will be Bennett Bryant, Ray Yarber, Travis Stout and Jimmy Johnson.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

A native of Coal River, W.Va., a former resident of Maumee, Ohio, and a resident of Ten Mile for the past 33 years, he was a son of the late James and Mayme Mason Estep, and was preceded in death by one half-brother, Carter Miles. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for 25 years. A retired employee of Thomas & Betts, he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Doris Ann Mullins Estep of Ten Mile; one son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Janie Estep of Athens; two grandchildren, Billy Estep and Barry Ray Estep Jr. and wife, Tammy; one step-grandson, Tyler Poe; and two great-grandchildren, Hailey Estep and Madison Estep.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Ivey and the Rev. Wayne Townsend officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Decatur.

Pallbearers will be Jim Carnut, Robert Jackson, Franklin Carter, Tommy Hope, Ottis Gene Moore and Robert Renfro.

The body will lie in state for one hour prior to the service at the church. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home.

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

A native of Alhambra, Calif., and a resident of Athens for the past eight years, she was a daughter of the late Maxwell and Velma Mae Webb Gonzalez, and was preceded in death by one infant brother. She was of the Pentecostal faith, was a member of the American Kennel Club and was a former real estate broker with ReMax Realty.

Survivors include her companion and loving best friend, Timothy Frizzell of Athens; one daughter, Maxine Frizzell of Athens; one son, Stephen Neal Frizzell and fiancee, Timeka Sneed, both of Athens; and two grandchildren, Matthew Ryan Frizzell and Tyler Logan Gray, both of Athens.

There will be no formal visitation.

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

A lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late John Grover and Anna Ball Ingram, and was preceded in death by one sister, Audra Ingram Richeson. She was a member of the Beulah Chapel Nazarene Church.

Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Matthews of Athens; one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Curtis Trotter of Athens; two nieces and their husbands, Janet and Michael Laymance and Diane and Gary Hicks, all of Athens; and one great-niece, Tully Anne Hicks of Athens.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne McKenzie, the Rev. Clifford Ingram and the Rev. Bill Dawson officiating. Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Seaton, Mark Seaton, J.T. Farris, George Duncan, B.L. Ball and Doug Matthews.

The body will be in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday, where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of McMinn and Meigs Counties, 735 Broad St., Suite 300, Chattanooga, TN 37402.

If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, sign the guest register book at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com

A native of Columbus, Ohio, and a former resident of Lake City, Fla., she had been a resident of McMinn County for seven years. She was employed as an assistant manager at the Athens K-Mart and was preceded in death by her father, James Kirk.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Larry McMurray of Athens; two daughters, Devon M. McMurray of Riceville, and Deon L. McMurray of Athens; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Joe C. and Liz McMurray, James L. and Storm McMurray and Larry Joe McMurray, all of Athens; one sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Larry Wright of Danville, Ohio; one uncle, Geno Deskins of Athens; and four grandchildren, Shelby, Jamie and Steven McMurray and Wesley Crisp.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Cardin officiating. Burial will follow in Sullins Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

She was a daughter of the late Sterling Franklin and Pearl Womac Morrow, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Jolley; two sons, Jimmy and Jerry Jolley; one granddaughter, Missy Jolley; four sisters, Mattie Burke, Willie Mae Lawson, Bertha Benson and Catherine Burns; and two brothers, Frank and Bill Morrow. She was a lifelong member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church and had worked in a local hosiery mill and owned a beauty shop in Athens.

Survivors include two sisters, Eleanor Casteel and Margaret Elrod, both of Athens; three grandchildren, Jennifer and Ryan Jolley and David Waldrum, all of Nashville; several nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver, Lela Tallent.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Wright and the Rev. Ogle Wattenbarger officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Harold Burke, Jimmy Lynn Burke, Kenneth Burke, Charles Burke, David Waldrum and Ken Crabtree.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Oliver "Otto" Lee and Judy Martin Roberts, and was a member of Manilla Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Taylor Vaughn; two sons, James Kenneth Vaughn and an infant, George Vaughn; two great-grandchildren, James David Vaughn and Shauna Russell; one brother, Bud Roberts; and two sisters, Nellie Buckner and Ray Roberts.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Jerry Riggs of Athens, and Grace and Fred Malone of Niota; one son and two daughters-in-law, Ed and Tommie Vaughn and Zilpha Vaughn, all of Athens; seven grandchildren and five spouses, Jerry and Amy Riggs, Regina and Cedric Brown, Faith Malone, Kenny and Caletha Vaughn, Melissa Vaughn, Jodie and Walter Sitzler, and Sharon and Hans Russell; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Geneva Cardin of Athens; and one brother and two sisters-in-law, Leroy Tim and Mildred Roberts of Lawton, Okla., and Eula Mae Roberts of Englewood.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Manilla Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Duncan and the Rev. Doug Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Cochran Cemetery in Englewood.

The body will lie in state for one hour prior to the service at the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ziegler Funeral Home.

8-17-2004

Died 8-14-2004 in Hixson

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Art and Bessie Melton Dockins and was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Larry Waggoner. She was a former employee with Duracell, Inc. in Cleveland for 27 years.

Survivors include two daughters, Carrie Williams and Brandy Stanfield, both of Riceville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ivan and Julie McCaslin of Talmo, Ga., and Vence and Tammy McCaslin of Riceville; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary and Tony Burns of Cleveland, and June Waggoner of Graham, N.C.; and six grandchildren, Cami, Madison, Montana, Morgan, Hunter and Raine.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home.

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

A native of Crisfield, Md., she lived most of her life in Williamsburg, Pa. She moved to Ten Mile in 1980 to be near her children. She was a daughter of the late John and Irene Killman DeHaven and was an active member of Maranatha Church of the Harvest in Lenoir City, where the church library has been named in honor of her and her husband. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Paul W. Parks; one grandson, Jason Parks; three sisters, Elizabeth Collins, Mary Collins and Levener Ludlum; and two brothers, Jackie DeHaven and George Cannon.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Dotty and Chuck Herd and Katie Ruth Parks, all of Ten Mile; three grandsons, Travis Herd of Ten Mile, Benjamin Herd and wife, Allison, of Athens, and Adam Dowling and friend, Kristen Hicks, of Knoxville; one great-grandson, Alexander Herd of Athens; three sisters, RoseAnna Hall, Caroline Warwick and Naomi Lee, all of Crisfield, Md.; and special friends, Tommy and Janice Patterson and family.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy D. Patterson officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Ten Mile Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Frank Prewitt, Bob Parr, Daniel Ruskey, Dickey Harold, Rick LaFollette and Bob White. Honorary pallbearers will be LeRoy Killman, Dee Stinnett and Joe Powell.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a member of Chestua Baptist Church and was a graduate of McMinn Central High School. She had attended Tennessee Wesleyan College and was currently a student at LMU Nursing School. She was a student nurse and employee at Athens Regional Medical Center and also loved farming. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Preston Philpott; and her grandparents, Bruce and Virgie Philpott and Ruse Tucker.

Survivors include her father, Dale Philpott of Englewood; her mother and stepfather, Ruthe and Gary Short of Ashland City; one sister and brother-in-law, Gretchen and Michael McDonald of Englewood; two brothers, Marc Philpott and wife, Cathy, of Chattanooga, and Perry Philpott and fiancee, Sarah Lewis, of Englewood; her grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Tucker of Ashland City; four nieces and nephews, Madeline and Tucker McDonald and Kaitlyn and Megan Philpott; and a special friend, Jason Bowers.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. John Smith and the Rev. Nevil Smith officiating and concluding with the Celebration of Life video. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Thursday and proceed to Conasauga Cemetery for the 10 a.m. burial, which will conclude with the White Dove Liberation ceremony.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Station Presbyterian Church in Englewood.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Oliver "Otto" Lee and Judy Martin Roberts, and was a member of Manilla Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Taylor Vaughn; two sons, James Kenneth Vaughn and an infant, George Vaughn; two great-grandchildren, James David Vaughn and Shauna Russell; one brother, Bud Roberts; and two sisters, Nellie Buckner and Ray Roberts.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Jerry Riggs of Athens, and Grace and Fred Malone of Niota; one son and two daughters-in-law, Ed and Tommie Vaughn and Zilpha Vaughn, all of Athens; seven grandchildren and five spouses, Jerry and Amy Riggs, Regina and Cedric Brown, Faith Malone, Kenny and Caletha Vaughn, Melissa Vaughn, Jodie and Walter Sitzler, and Sharon and Hans Russell; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Geneva Cardin of Athens; and one brother and two sisters-in-law, Leroy Tim and Mildred Roberts of Lawton, Okla., and Eula Mae Roberts of Englewood.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Manilla Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Duncan and the Rev. Doug Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Cochran Cemetery in Englewood.

The body will lie in state for one hour prior to the service at the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ziegler Funeral Home.

8-18-2004

She was a member of Clearsprings Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, William Buck and Bessie Lee Kinser Kennedy; two sisters, Bonnie Ricker and Martha Patterson; and one brother, Donnie Kennedy.

Survivors include one son, Justin Kennedy of Athens; one daughter, Samantha Kennedy of Athens; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bud Kennedy and John and Linda Kennedy, all of Decatur, and Rick and Rachael Kennedy and Doug Kennedy, all of Clarksville; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Maxine and Dean Stokes of Decatur, Mildred Borden of Clarksville, and Mary Ruth Kennedy and Pat Kennedy, both of Athens; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with Brother Jim Bowers officiating. Burial will follow in Clearsprings Cemetery in Athens.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Anderson, Mark Patterson, Bobby Stokes, Wayne Borden, Justin Smallen and Michael Tallent.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Born March 24, 1915, in Meigs County, she was preceded in death by her mother, Meda Elizabeth Dake; her father, Walter Lewis Powers; her first husband of 25 years, Johnny Wendell Highsmith; her second husband of 25 years, Millard H. Watson; one sister, Dortha Inez Frazier; and one brother, Walter Lewis Powers. She was the first woman store manager for Sears, Roebuck and Company, with various businesses owned in Athens, Knoxville and Rockwood. She started with her brother at Walter Powers Realty in 1968 and was owner of Watson and West Realtors from 1975 to 1985. She was Realtor of the Year twice; was the first woman president of the Board of Realtors in 1981; won a trip to Hawaii for being the number one Knoxville agent; and was president of the Women’s Council.

Survivors include two children and spouses, Johnny Marvin and Pam Highsmith and Mary Elizabeth "Libbi" and Terry O’Sullivan; six grandchildren, Micah Christian O’Sullivan, Misti Renee Binkley, Robert Keith Brown, Johnny Marvin Highsmith II, Dustin Edward Highsmith and Crystal Leia Church; and six great-grandchildren, Marcus Skye Stalsworth, Tanner Austin Binkley, Jaden Brody Binkley, Hailey Renee Ingle, Travis Tyler Breeden and Nayland Keith Brown.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Richard Elserode officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Highland Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations.

James Wayne Cole

died 8-13-2004 in Modesto CA

8-19-2004

James Wayne Cole

died 8-13-2004 in Modesto CA

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late James Givens and was preceded in death by one daughter, Angel Givens. He was an electrician and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era.

Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Michelle and Wayne Key of New Ellenton, S.C., and Anna Thompson and Annette Givens, both of Waycross, Ga.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James and Janet Flynn of Aiken, S.C., and Pete Givens of Waycross, Ga.; his mother, Annie Palmer Givens of Athens; 15 grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Margaret and Bobby Robinson and Gladys and Rick Kehrer, all of Niota, Darlene and Tommy Carroll of Athens, and Janie Puckett of Decatur; and one brother and sister-in-law, Marshall and Sheila Watson of Etowah.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

A native of Loudon County, he was a son of the late Martin Tipton and Julia Rose McMillan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Vincent McMillan, on May 27, 1994; two sisters, Rossie Newman and Lela Conner; and six brothers, Charles, David, Floyd, Robert, Herschell and Joe McMillan. He was a member of Cedar Springs United Methodist Church and was a plumber for 40 years. He was associated with Athens Plumbing and Heating for many years and later operated his own plumbing business until his retirement.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Virginia M. Stephenson and Linda and Raymond Latham, all of Athens; four grandsons, John Michael Stephenson and David Lee Stephenson, both of Athens, John Charles Latham and wife, Shenna, of Lenoir City, and Raymond Anderson "Andy" Latham and wife, Shalice, of Athens; six great-grandchildren, Allison Michelle Latham, Anna Beth Latham, Joshua David Elliott, Chandler Anderson Latham, Tyler Ray Miller and Kylie Shalice Miller; and one sister, Lula Henderson of Athens.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Ogle Wattenbarger officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

The body will be in state at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Friday, where the family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, sign the guest register book at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com

A native and former resident of McMinn County and a former resident of Columbia, S.C., she was a daughter of the late James Virgil and Emily Fillers Wallace, and was preceded in death by her former husbands, Raymond Edward McDaniel Sr., on April 14, 1977, and Robert Joe "Bob" McDaniel, on Aug. 29, 1995; and one son, Raymond Edward "Eddie" McDaniel Jr., on June 19, 1984. She was a member of the Church of Christ and had owned and operated the High Chaparral Trailer Park in Columbia, S.C.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy M. Boles of Hartwell, Ga., and Sherry M. D’Lacich of Surf City, N.C.; one stepdaughter, Gay M. Oxendine of Anderson, S.C.; two stepsons, Ted William McDaniel and wife, Susan, of Columbia, S.C., and Robert Joe McDaniel Jr. of Gaston, S.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, James D. "Jimmy" and Bobbie Wallace of Athens; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Deane W. and Harold Cordell and Virgie W. Paisley, all of Athens; seven grandchildren, Raymond McDaniel III, James McDaniel, Inga Newton, Steven Norton, Christina Temple, Thomas Durham and Justin D’Lacich; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Sewell officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Steven Norton, Raymond McDaniel III, Isaac Temple, Thomas Durham, Steven Newton and Justin D’Lacich.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cindy Boles, 186 James Drive, Hartwell, GA 30643.

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

She was a member of Clearsprings Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, William Buck and Bessie Lee Kinser Kennedy; two sisters, Bonnie Ricker and Martha Patterson; and one brother, Donnie Kennedy.

Survivors include one son, Justin Kennedy of Athens; one daughter, Samantha Kennedy of Athens; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bud Kennedy and John and Linda Kennedy, all of Decatur, and Rick and Rachael Kennedy and Doug Kennedy, all of Clarksville; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Maxine and Dean Stokes of Decatur, Mildred Borden of Clarksville, and Mary Ruth Kennedy and Pat Kennedy, both of Athens; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with Brother Jim Bowers officiating. Burial will follow in Clearsprings Cemetery in Athens.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Anderson, Mark Patterson, Bobby Stokes, Wayne Borden, Justin Smallen and Michael Tallent.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

A native of Athens and a resident of Chattanooga for seven years, she was a daughter of the late Sterling Franklin and Pearl Womac Morrow, and was a member of Community Baptist Church in Chattanooga. She was a former instructor at Athens Beauty School and worked at Mary’s Beauty Shop in Athens for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Casteel; two sons, Dewey and Bobby Casteel; one granddaughter, Karen Fleming; two brothers, Frank and Bill Morrow; and five sisters, Mattie Burke, Willie Mae Lawson, Bertha Benson, Catherine Burns and Dora Jolley.

Survivors include four daughters and one son-in-law, Donna and Larry Fleming, Beverly Bowman, Tanya Brown and Bonnie Rowe, all of Chattanooga; one son, Bill Casteel of Chattanooga; one sister, Margaret Elrod of Athens; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 8 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Wright officiating. Burial was 11 a.m. Friday in McMinn Memory Gardens.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.

8-20-2004

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Wallace W. and Susie Ford Brown. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II. He was retired from Vestal Manufacturing Company and was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Stone Brown; one son, Gary L. Brown; four brothers, Reed, Jeep, Hazelwood and Robert Brown; and one sister, Mildred McCullough.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Wallace and Debbie Brown of Etowah; one granddaughter and spouse, Julie and Brian Teague; two great-granddaughters, Abbie and Allie Teague; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Frank Landreth and Sarah and Jay Fowler, all of Etowah; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Johnson of Morristown; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Groseclose officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.

A native of Athens and a resident of Chattanooga for seven years, she was a daughter of the late Sterling Franklin and Pearl Womac Morrow, and was a member of Community Baptist Church in Chattanooga. She was a former instructor at Athens Beauty School and worked at Mary’s Beauty Shop in Athens for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Casteel; two sons, Dewey and Bobby Casteel; one granddaughter, Karen Fleming; two brothers, Frank and Bill Morrow; and five sisters, Mattie Burke, Willie Mae Lawson, Bertha Benson, Catherine Burns and Dora Jolley.

Survivors include four daughters and one son-in-law, Donna and Larry Fleming, Beverly Bowman, Tanya Brown and Bonnie Rowe, all of Chattanooga; one son, Bill Casteel of Chattanooga; one sister, Margaret Elrod of Athens; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 8 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Wright officiating. Burial was 11 a.m. Friday in McMinn Memory Gardens.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

8-23-2004

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he served in the U.S. Air Force, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, James E. and Mary G. Elliott and John and Linnie Goins.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Jessica and Kevin Faulk of Newnan, Ga., and Melanie Rose Elliott of Madisonville,; one son, Michael Elliott of Madisonville; three grandchildren, Alex, Theresa and Tristen Faulk; his parents, Clifford and Joan Elliott of Niota; one sister, Rhonda Burke of North Charleston, S.C.; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Phillip and Olga Elliott of Hardwick, Vt., Alvin "Sonny" and Linda Ware of Summerville, S.C., James Elliott of Niota, Mark and Suzanne Elliott of Ellerslie, Md.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Sewee Church of God with Pastor Linda Parton and Pastor Dewey Feezell officiating. Burial will follow in Sewee Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Keith and Wade Elliott, Tracy Elliott, Jack and Donald Kennedy and James Elliott.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church.

She was a member of Lake City United Methodist Church, where she was organist/pianist for more than 20 years, and she was also a member of the choir. She formed and played in the rhythm band at the Lake City Nursing Home and was a member of the Keen Club at Lake City. She taught school in the Campbell County School System for 34 years, and was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas and Nell Elizabeth Masden; two sisters, Mary Helen "Juicy" Miller and Elizabeth Masden; and one brother, William Thomas "Budge" Masden.

Survivors include her husband, Matt Marion of Caryville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Jim Chadwell of Caryville, Donna and Richard Byrd of Clarksville, and Dr. Jenny and Dr. David Byrd of Athens; eight grandchildren and two spouses, Kim and Dr. Keith Campbell of Knoxville, Jamey Chadwell, Jonathon Chadwell, Kristin Byrd, Wes Byrd, Todd and Rachel Marion, Katie Byrd and Will Byrd; one special great-granddaughter, Collins McClary "Angel" Campbell; three special great-grandsons, Dalton, Levi and Steele Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Glenn Rose of Etowah; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 8 p.m. Saturday at Lake City United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brenda Poole officiating. Burial was 3 p.m. Sunday in Green Hill Cemetery in Etowah.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake City United Methodist Church.

A lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late William Thomas and Nora Sherlin Malone. She was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was a charter member of the Home Service Class and a member of the Grace Wilkins Circle. She was retired from Van Raalte Hosiery Mill.

Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Reed L. and Helen Taylor Malone of Athens; one niece, Cynthia Fogleman of Matthews, N.C.; one great-nephew, Preston Fogleman of Matthews, N.C.; and one cousin and wife, George and Connie Moses of Athens.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Hubble officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be friends at Keith Memorial United Methodist Church.

The body will be in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, sign the guest register book at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com

He was a native of McMinn County and a machinist by trade. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, and was of the Baptist faith. He is a son of the late Elbert and Ada Plumley Stewart.

Survivors include four children, Charles Stewart Jr. of Cleveland, Bradley Stewart of Etowah, Sandra Smith of Etowah, and Douglas Stewart of Cleveland; one sister and four brothers, Arnold Stewart of Biloxi, Miss., Wilburn Stewart of Cleveland, Mary Mowery of Cleveland, Leeroy Stewart of Benton, and Avery Stewart of Cleveland; eight grandchildren; his former wife, Pat Stewart of Etowah; and two special friends, Wayne Standridge and Jim Roberts, both of Cleveland.

Funeral services were 8 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Dunn officiating. Burial was 10 a.m. Monday in Delano Cemetery.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald Richardson.

Other than his parents, survivors include two brothers, Ryan and Chase Skiba, both of Cleveland; his maternal grandmother, Rosalyn Arnwine of Cleveland; his maternal grandfather, Herman Arnwine of Athens; his paternal grandmother, Phyllis Richardson; three uncles, Shawn Richardson and Rodney and Graylon Arnwine, all of Cleveland; two aunts, Anita Brock of Cleveland, and Crystal Cox of Athens; his godparents, Brent and Dawn Runyon of Decatur; and his godbrother and godsister, Drake and Chloe Runyon, both of Decatur.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Grissom Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Sears officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, concluding with a Trinity Dove Release Ceremony.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Grissom Funeral Home of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. Sr. and Frances McDaniel Thompson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence L. Thompson; one sister, Jeanne Fagg; two brothers, Hobert W. Thompson and Thurston L. Thompson. She was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church.

Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Bertha Helen Thompson of Athens.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Etowah City Cemetery with the Rev. Don Morris officiating.

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

A native of Detroit, Mich., he was a son of the late George S. and Jessie Witzell Clift, and was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers, Catherine Clift Whipple, Clement Allen Clift and George Harvey Clift. He was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a staunch Democrat and traveled with Senator Estes Kefauver during his last campaign, as advance coordinator. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College. He was a Life Master Bridge Player in the ACBL, an avid golfer, a member of BPOE No. 1927 and had obtained a private pilot’s license. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Riggs Clift of Athens; one daughter and son-in-law, Janice C. and Mark S. Williams of Athens; one son and daughter-in-law, William A. "Bill" Jr. and Carla Clift of Woodbridge, Va.; two granddaughters, Kimberly Clift Jenkins and husband, David, of Knoxville, and Victoria Lynn Williams of Athens; two grandsons, William Alexander Clift of Knoxville, and Nolan Alexander Williams of Athens; one great-grandson, Sean Micah Jenkins of Knoxville; and three sisters, Lois C. Bensch of Midland, Mich., Lillian Jean Clift of Milaca, Minn., and Alice C. Wokson of Minneapolis, Minn.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Hubble and the Rev. Jason Gattis officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jack Rogers, Charlie Cunnyngham, Scott Anderson, Mark Williams, Nolan Williams, Fred McKinney and Jay Kinser. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Smith, Drew Johnson, Alex Clift, James Marcrom, Frank Kinser and Harold "Snooky" Miller.

The body will be in state at Jerry Smith Funeral Home after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, where the family will receive friends from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1, Athens, TN 37371-0001, or to the charity of the giver’s choice.

If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, sign the guest register book at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Betty Jo Derrick. He was an employee of Denso Manufacturing Company and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruel and Louise Duff.

Survivors include his father, Jack McKinney of Athens; one sister, Debra Robinson of Etowah; three brothers, Jerry Robinson of Etowah, Tommy Robinson of Riceville, and Michael Derrick of Englewood; one brother-in-law, Ben Whitaker of Etowah; several other half-brothers and half-sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Cardin officiating and concluding with the Celebration of Life video.

Burial followed in McMinn Memory Gardens with full military honors provided by the Sweetwater VFW.

Pallbearers were Ben Whitaker, Roger Sanford, Howard Mullins, Randy Watson, Ronnie Tyler and Chris Duff.

The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.

A native of Rhea County and a resident of Etowah for the past 18 years, she was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church. She was a retired supervisor with the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge, and was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Barger; one stepson, Charles Cockrell Jr.; two sisters, Elsie Waldo and Millie Cottrell; and one brother, Clyde Keylon.

Survivors include her husband, Charles H. Cockrell of Etowah; one daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Jack Higgs of Rutledge; two stepdaughters and spouses, Jean and Chipper Williams of Cleveland, and JoAnn and Bobby Davidson of Nashville; five grandchildren, Jason Higgs, Shanda Leach and husband, Randy, Jennifer Thames, Krista Williams and Dal Williams; one great-grandson, Michael Thames; one sister, Georgia Clack of Rhea County; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Dr. Gerald Atkins officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Wednesday and proceed to Green Hill Cemetery for the 10 a.m. burial.

Pallbearers will be Kent Bledsoe, Bill Davis, Lynn Williams, Jack King, Jack Elliott and John Brock.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McMinn Area Cancer Relief Fund, P.O. Box 352, Athens, TN 37371-0352.

A native of Monroe County, he was a son of the late George C. and Bessie Stiles Edmonson, and was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Coleman Edmonson. He was a member of the Springtown Baptist Church and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired farmer and route carrier for the Chattanooga Times.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda Ruth and Bobby Roberts of Sweetwater; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Johnny Edmonson, Calvin Edmonson, Lester and Robin Edmonson and David and Cherie Edmonson, all of Athens; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, William Edmonson of Athens; and one sister, Ruby Shell of Athens.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Leamon and the Rev. Bob Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Danny Edmonson, Johnny Edmonson, Tony Carpenter, Michael Edmonson, Bryan Couey and Elijah Evans.

The body will be in state at the funeral home after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, sign the guest register book at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com

8-24-2004

A native of Rockford, Ill., and a resident of Meigs County, he was a son of the late Diane Bockman. He was certified as a collision repairman at Tennessee Tech.

Survivors include his father, Marlin Coldren of Rockford, Ill.; three sons, Robert Coldren Jr. of Byron, Ill., Dustin Lee Coldren of Athens, and Nathaniel Coldren of Chicago, Ill.; one stepson, Christopher Ludwick of Athens; two stepdaughters, Cassandra Beckingham and Dawn Markle, both of Athens; his former wife, Kathy Ann Beckingham of Athens; one brother, Joey Coldren of Illinois; and three sisters, Kelli, Sherri and Lisa.

Friends and family will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Lamontville Boat Ramp for a farewell memorial service.

A native of McMinn County and a former resident of Polk County, he had resided in Etowah for the past 10 years. A son of the late Charles R. and Stella Marie Yates Waldrop, he attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Benton. He was a retired musician and concrete finisher.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Mantooth Waldrop of Etowah; two sons, Justin Waldrop of Canada, and Matthew Ryan Waldrop of Florida; one daughter, Chandra Waldrop of Florida; two stepsons, Greg Pirkle and Gary Pirkle, both of Etowah; three grandchildren, Lakota, Shakori and Makenzie Pirkle; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Wanda and Odell Saffels of Englewood, and Pat Hubbard of Athens; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Friday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with speaker Don Peterson officiating.

He was born in the Erie community of Roane County in 1929 and proudly served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II in Japan. He married Myrel Hinds in 1948 and had one son, Johnny Lee. He was well known in the area as the "Merita Bread Salesman" for many years until he retired. After Myrel’s death, he married Shirley Rucker of Sweetwater. He was a longtime member of Johnson Baptist Church in Philadelphia (Erie community), but joined Lee’s Chapel in the past few years. He loved attending church and was a faithful friend to his pastors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clara John "Johnnie" and Sexton "Sec" Raby; his first wife, Myrel; four brothers, Alex, Bert, Stanley and Ed; and two sisters, Nell Hanley and Mary Galyon.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Rucker Raby; one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Linda Raby; Raby grandchildren, J. Mathew Raby and wife, Elizabeth, of Johnson City, Kara Raby and fiance, Brian Miscio, of Chattanooga, and Tori Raby of Greeneville; their mother, Louise Barnes; Rucker children and grandchildren are Tim Rucker and wife, Donna; their daughters, Tara and Tori, Sherry Rucker Goodman and husband, Benny; their sons, Clayton, Darron and Daris Chamlee; two sisters, Kate Alexander and husband, James, and Rhoda Joe Kyle; one brother, Jack Raby and wife, Lynn; his mother-in-law, Willie Mae Byrum; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous church friends from Johnson Baptist and Lee’s Chapel; and very special friends, Ted and Pat Pegram and their children, Randy and Marilyn Brannon, Junior and Linda Phillips and Jim and Betty Lippard.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Baptist Church with the Rev. Ted Pegram and the Rev. Randy Brannon officiating. Celebrating his life in song will be Sheb Phillips, Janie Murray, Amy Dawson and Polly McDaniels. Graveside services will follow at Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Jim Lippard officiating along with a song by John Whitehead. Military honors will be provided by Sweetwater VFW Post No. 5156.

Pallbearers will be Moses Maggart, Benny Goodman, Billy Goodman, Clyde Duncan, Joe Harmon, Sonny Galyon, Mike Kyle and Charlie Brewer.

The body will lie in state at the church from noon until 1 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home.

A son of Mary Sue Price, of Lenoir City, and the late Clyde W. Price, he was a member of Tazewell United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents; and several uncles and aunts.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha Lynn Price of Tazewell; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Brian C. and Meredith Price and Brandon A. Price, all of Tazewell; one sister and brother-in-law, Elona and Lloyd Powers of Lenoir City; extended family members, Jan and Gary Weaver of Florida, and Phil and Renee Pierce of Lenoir City; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Claiborne Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddie Overholt and the Rev. Bill Rimmer officiating. Rusty and Althea Hardin will provide music. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bruce McDowell, Bill Garland, Danny Mallicoat, Alvin Duncan, Tony Jennings and Bill Smith.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Claiborne Funeral Home of New Tazewell is in charge of arrangements.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Lucille Elkins, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of Pope Avenue Baptist Church and had attended West End Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ratledge; one brother, Joe Elkins; and two infant sons.

Survivors include five daughters, Patricia Reynolds, Tedye Stevens, Peggy Landers, Debbie Matz and Robin Moss; one granddaughter and adopted daughter, Melissa Ratledge; two sons, George and Jeff Ratledge; three stepdaughters, Mable Dills, Sally McKeehan and Phyllis Palmer; five stepsons, James, Bobby, Larry, Ronnie and Danny Ratledge; 45 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Dean McKeehan; and two brothers, Elbert and Ross Elkins.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Oran Creasman and the Rev. Jim Price officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cedar Grove Cemetery, concluding with the White Dove Release.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

A native of Eatonton, Ga., and a resident of Etowah for the past 74 years, she was a retired teacher from McMinn Central High School, where she taught commercial business. She was the former "Vice Mayor" of Etowah and a former manager of the Teacher’s Credit Union. She was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens and was a daughter of the late Paul O. and Mary Katherine Hicks Dunn. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, where she served on various committees.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne Frazier of Etowah; one brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and Cecelia Dunn of Chattanooga; one uncle, Tony Dunn of Etowah; one nephew, Wesley Dunn of Mt. Juliet; one sister-in-law, Jean Frazier of Knoxville; two brothers-in-law, Bill Frazier and Edwin Frazier, both of Etowah; and several other nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Allen officiating, and will conclude with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

There will be no formal visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley Memorial Window Fund.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend this service, call the office at 263-7033 for further information, or sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com

8-25-2004

Born Sept. 11, 1909, in Athens to the late James Harold Gann and the late Mary Elizabeth Shoffiette, she married the late Frank Reed in Athens in 1932. He died in 1970. She was a buyer for bridal retailers and had worked at Stewart’s Department Store in Louisville, Ky., and was manager of Selman’s Ladies Department Store, also in Louisville, Ky. She was a member of the Highland Women’s Club in Louisville, Ky., and sang in her church choir. In 1991, she moved to Estes Park, Colo., from Lakeland, Fla., where she was very active in the Presbyterian Apartments Retirement Community. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Bennett Penn of Estes Park, Colo.; one granddaughter, Keri Kelsey-Gaona and husband, Richie; one great-grandson, Alexander Reed Gaona; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the EPMCF for Prospect Park Living Center, c/o Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517.

To sign the online guest register, visit www.allnutt.com

He was a member of Calhoun United Methodist Church and was employed with the Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 48. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite, and a member of both the Charleston Lodge No. 434 and the Alhambra Shriners of Chattanooga.

Survivors include three children, Nicolas Dwight Cook of Athens, Lindsay Marie Cook of Knoxville, and Jacob Cordell Cook of Cleveland; his parents, Harold "Ralph" and Marchie Geneva Wright Cook of Cleveland; one grandson, Landon Cook of Chattanooga; six brothers, Kenneth Coleman and wife, Sharon, of Athens, Bobby Coleman and wife, Shirley, of Athens, Wayne Cook of Athens, Randy Cook of Cleveland, Larry Cook of Athens, and Frank Cook of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Burlingham officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m.

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A lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Arnold and Nina Parkinson Womac. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Riceville and was a graduate of Knoxville General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse, serving in the U.S. Navy and later in the Veterans Hospitals in Nashville, Johnson City and Atlanta, Ga.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Patrick W. and Glenda Vance Edwards of Riceville; one grandson and wife, Keith and Julie Edwards of Riceville; one granddaughter, Kimberly Edwards of Riceville; two great-grandchildren, Jeremy Edwards and Haylee Morrow; three sisters, Evelyn Brooks of Tazewell, Nina Kinder of Eustis, Fla., and Cathryn Guffey of Orange City, Fla.; and six brothers, Lee Womac of Athens, Joe Womac of Riceville, Charlie Womac of Honolulu, Hawaii, Sterling Womac of Calhoun, Max Womac of Greeneville, and Paul Womac of Cohutta, Ga.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Mickey Basham and the Rev. Oran Creasman officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday in McMinn Memory Gardens with nephews serving as pallbearers.

The body will be in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, sign the guest register book at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com

A native of Barboursville, Ky., he was a son of the late Edward and Eunice McNeal McAllister. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy McAllister; one sister, Joann McAllister; and three brothers, Steely McAllister, Neal McAllister and Michael McAllister. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired foreman at LTV Steel in Detroit, Mich.

Survivors include his wife, Cora Carver McAllister of Ten Mile, to whom he had been married for 55 years; three daughters and one son-in-law, Martha Sard of Monroe, Mich., Janise Asarian of Ten Mile, and Patricia and Jim Hall of Wewahitchka, Fla.; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Linda McAllister of Taylor, Mich., and Billy and Rene McAllister and Douglas and Kim McAllister, all of Southgate, Mich.; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cecile McAllister and Anita McAllister, both of Athens; and one brother, Jack McAllister of Denver, Colo.

Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at McMinn Memory Gardens with Earl Haney officiating and grandsons serving as pallbearers.

The family will have a private visitation prior to the service.

If you are unable to attend this service, sign the guest register book at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com

8-26-2004

He was of the Church of Christ faith and was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Mae Grubb Turner; and one brother, Leroy Turner.

Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Harold and Betty Turner of Decatur, Gary Turner of Etowah, and David and Dori Turner of Athens; one daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and James Byrum of Cleveland; three sisters, Kallie Johnson of Dunlap, Tennlee Smith of Chattanooga, and Norma Billingsly of Jasper; four grandsons, Billie Allen, Bobby Turner, Frank Turner and Eddie Turner; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with Minister Charles Lusk and Minister Michael Lusk officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Colliers Cemetery in Dunlap.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John E. and Callie Belcher Belcher; her husband, Litton Moses; one son, Walter "Buddy" Moses; and one daughter, Ruth "Sis" Elder. She was a member of Bethsadia Baptist Church.

Survivors include nine sons and six daughters-in-law, A.J. and Reba Moses of Decatur, Thomas and Reta Moses of Soddy-Daisy, Donald and Willie Moses, Eugene and Brenda Moses and Robert and Janice Moses, all of Decatur, Bobby Moses of Birchwood, Billy and Katie Moses of Cleveland, Randall Moses of Athens, and son-in-law, I.L. "Sonny" Elder of Decatur; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Johnny Cranfill and Angie and Larry Wilford, all of Decatur; one sister, Lois Flarity of Rising Fawn, Ga.; 37 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe K. Miller officiating.

Burial will follow in Spencer Cemetery in Dayton.

Pallbearers will be Mikie Moses, Mitchell Moses, Jerome Wilford, Tim Moses, Dan Elder and Lonnie Elder.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

He was a member of Everett Hills Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Alcoa and was a member of the 25 Year Service Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lizzie Dodson, formerly of Riceville.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Hutsell Dodson; one daughter, Brenda Dodson; one brother, Edward Dodson of Etowah; and one sister, Ruby Dodson of Athens.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home with Dr. Allen Raines and Dr. John Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

8-27-2004

He was preceded in death by one son, Chad Holcomb; and his father, Charlie C. Holcomb.

Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Holcomb of Tellico Plains, and Angelia Lakes of Madisonville; two sons, Michael Holcomb of Athens, and Jeffrey Holcomb of Tellico Plains; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Holcomb, Trevor Lakes and Keauna Lakes, all of Tellico Plains; his mother, Etta Payne Holcomb of Tellico Plains; two sisters, Lola Johnson and Gena Yates, both of Tellico Plains; and two brothers, Steve Holcomb and Browder Holcomb, both of Tellico Plains; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Davenport officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Eleazar Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

He was a member of Decatur United Methodist Church and was a member of the AMVETS Post No. 90 and the American Legion Post No. 79. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy, and was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Nellie Osinga Scholten; his first wife, Ruth Scholten; two infant sons; one brother; and three sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Gardner Scholten of Decatur; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Diane Scholten of Lockport, Ill.; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Judy and Russ Mushrow of Gaitherburg, Md., Karen Rowe of Appleton, Wisc., and Jolene and Dustin Fairbanks and Lois and James Turner, all of Athens; one sister Ester Elliott of Pinellas Park, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren, Jeff Rowe, Elizabeth and Todd Hirst, Eric Rowe, Arron, Matt and Greg Mushrow, John and Jason Scholten and Anthony and Joshua Fairbanks.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Decatur United Methodist Church with the Rev. Archer I. Coppedge officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery in Oak Lawn, Ill.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at their home.

If you wish to send flowers, have them sent to the Decatur United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 28, prior to the memorial service.

A native of Ten Mile and a resident of Chatsworth, Ga., for 10 years, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Arch Pritchett; and his maternal grandparents, Andrew David and Lorien Hedgescott Daniels.

Survivors include two daughters, Cerrissia Pritchett and Kayla Pritchett, both of Delano; his father and stepmother, Jimmy Ray and Sarah Pritchett of Ten Mile; his mother and stepfather, Elizabeth Diane Daniels and Mike Hamby of Chatsworth, Ga.; one sister and fiance, Sharon Pritchett and Homer Guffey of Athens; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Travis and Linda Pritchett of Athens, and Jonathan and Candy Pritchett of Ten Mile; his paternal grandmother, Bonnie Mae Pritchett of Athens; one aunt, Tilda Olden of Athens; his best friend, David Grooms of Chatsworth, Ga.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Roberts Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Travis and Jonathan Pritchett, Homer Guffey, Tony Wood, Mike Hamby and David Pilkey.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

He was a graduate of Charleston High School and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edith and Marshall Townsend and Felix and Mildred Liner.

Survivors include his father, Ralph Liner of Riceville; his mother, Thelma Liner of Cleveland; two daughters, Niki Liner of Cleveland, and Brooke Liner of Athens; one brother, John Liner of Athens; one sister, Donna Cansler of Cleveland; several nieces and nephews; and one great-niece and one great-nephew.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Grissom Funeral Home with Pastor Eugene Oody officiating. Burial will follow in the Council Baptist Church Cemetery with Johnny Townsend, DeWayne Townsend, Danny Townsend, Tony Denton, Ronnie Haney and Keith Combs serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

8-30-2004

A native of Madisonville, Ky., and a Tennessee resident for the past 40 years, he was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, and was a self-employed carpenter. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, J.H. Bivens Jr.; and his grandfather, Holt Bivens.

Survivors include four daughters, Ashley Wagoner and Amanda Wagoner, both of Etowah, and Angie Rymer and Stephanie Rymer, both of Athens; one son, D.J. Wagoner of Etowah; his mother, Mary Lee Bivens of Athens; his grandmother, Annie Bivens of Athens; and several cousins.

Graveside services were 10 a.m. Monday at Wesleyanna Cemetery with the Rev. Charles McKinney officiating and concluding with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bordwine Funeral Home.

Born in Sweetwater, she was a graduate of Sweetwater High School and had attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She was a longtime resident of High Point, N.C., and was employed with a variety of organizations during her life, including Head Start, Guilford County Schools (High Point City Schools), Westchester Academy and Hickory Printing/High Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Smith; her mother, Helen Henderson; her father, Bruce Case; one brother, Cecil Case; and one sister, Delores Crabtree.

Survivors include three children, Marcus W. Smith, Leslie Smith Brooks and Eric A. Smith; one sister, Alice Ann Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the home of Leslie Brooks.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Endowment for the Arts, Attn: Development Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 528, Washington, D.C. 20506, or the National Mental Health Association, Attn: Gift Office, P.O. Box 16810, Alexandria, VA 22302.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Rosenna Kelley Rose; one sister, Marjorie Lafaye Lowe; and her husband, Glenn Self.

Survivors include her children and spouses, Frank and Jodi Self, Angela and Roger Yarborough, Glenda and Bill Starritt and Kay and Richard McCalley, all of Maryville, and Allen Self and Peggy Festerling of Atlanta, Ga.; nine grandchildren, Michael and Branson Self, Andy Duncan, Shanna Manis, Chris and Tony Starritt, Nadea Layne, Josh Self and Daniel Daws; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Howard K. Rose of Birmingham, Ala.

Funeral services will be 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Alvin Tallent officiating. The family and friends will meet at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and will proceed to Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the 11 a.m. graveside service.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to memorialfh@yahoo.com

Born in Riceville in 1910, he was a son of the late William H. and Margaret Montgomery Grubb. Following graduation from McMinn County High School, he enrolled in Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, where he played football and was for one year awarded Most Valuable Player both at Carson-Newman and in the Smoky Mountain Conference. He was inducted into the college’s Athletic Hall of Fame and, in 1966, was also honored as a Distinguished Alumnus.

After graduation, he was employed as director of the Baptist Student Union on the University of Tennessee campus until he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he was trained as a bomber pilot. Until bad weather delayed his arrival at the starting base, he had been selected to be a part of the famous Doolittle Raid over Japan. He always regretted missing it.

Subsequent to the end of the war, he and his wife, the late Elizabeth Frizzell Grubb, of San Antonio, Texas, were stationed at several sites in Europe and Japan, plus several bases in the U.S. Following his retirement from the U.S. Air Force, he and his wife returned to Fort Walton Beach, Fla., where they had been stationed on two previous occasions.

He was employed by First City Bank of Fort Walton Beach as a Senior Vice President for Public Relations. After 19 years he again retired, and he and his wife returned to San Antonio, Texas, where they lived until their deaths.

He and his wife were active and lifelong members of Southern Baptist churches. They joined a church in all of their different locations holding various positions. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Grubb, formerly of Riceville, and Charlotte Grubb Robbins, formerly of Chattanooga; two brothers, P.J. Grubb, formerly of Riceville, and James Wiley Grubb, formerly of Chattanooga.

Survivors include one sister, Margaret Grubb Fleming of Florence, Ala.; two nieces, Virginia C. Robbins of Chattanooga, and Julia Ann Fleming of Birmingham, Ala.; and two nephews, Glenn H. Fleming of Knoxville, and Robert G. Fleming of Abbeville, S.C.

Graveside services were 3 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas. A memorial service was 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Porter Loring Mortuary with the Rev. John Payne officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Eastanallee Baptist Church, P.O. Box 3281, 2457 County Road 700, Riceville, TN 37370, or to a charity of choice.

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8-31-2004

A native of Monroe County and a resident of McMinn County for most of his life, he was a son of the late Joseph E. Sr. and Minnie J. Harris Brakebill, and was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Marcia Lynn McCoy; one sister, Gladys Allen; and two brothers, Thomas E. Brakebill and Lewis E. Brakebill. He was a member of Niota United Methodist Church, was a retired carpenter and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Mildred Edna Edgmon Brakebill; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Hubert McCoy, Jody and Bob Joines and Jill and R.L. Stephens, all of Niota; one sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Jim Linkle of Sunset Beach, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Reed and Beatrice Brakebill of Niota; seven grandchildren and spouses, Carol and Shawn Rumbolt, Kathy McCoy, Richard McCoy, Patrick Stephens, Julie and William Rikard, Michael Joines and Tina and Jamie Benedickt; six great-grandchildren; special friends and neighbors, Gordon and Fannie Miller of Niota; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Niota United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Ensminger and the Rev. Bill Sikes officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Michael Joines, Patrick Stephens, Richard McCoy, William Rikard, Shawn Rumbolt and Gordon Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Conar, Yale Knox, Bill Shell and Bob Wallace.

The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home.

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

A resident of Alcoa and a previous resident of McMinn County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie V. and Charles Oley Kennedy Sr.

Survivors include one daughter, Pam Rollins of Athens; one son, Scott Kennedy of Walland; six grandchildren, Samantha Epstein of Missoula, Mont., Claire and Jake Rollins of Athens, Michael Kennedy, Johnny Van Kennedy and Adam Kennedy; dear friend and companion, Phyllis Campbell of Alcoa; two brothers, Harry B. Kennedy and Charles O. Kennedy Jr.; and one sister, Billie Jane Kennedy Wine.

No services are scheduled at this time.