A native of Polk County, he had been a resident of Etowah for 32 years and had resided in Riceville for the past 4 months. He was a son of the late Norman Morrow and George and Selma Burchell and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by one brother, Norman Morrow Jr.

Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Jeffrey Morrow of Rockford, Ill., Steven and Evelyn Morrow of Rockford, Ill., Rex and Dottie Morrow of Riceville, and Patrick and Cathy Morrow of Etowah; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Rachel Marasti and Joann Gadish; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Pat McCulley officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cochran Cemetery.

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

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, call the office at 423-263-7033 for further information

Born July 3, 1932 in Bartow County, Ga., he was a son of the late Roy William Arp. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, the Elks Club and the Cherokee Promenators Dance Club. He was a member of the Saint Clement’s Catholic Church and had worked in the trucking industry for over 29 years. He worked for Mason Dixon Trucking for 22 years and Mohawk Industries for years also. He was a veteran of the Korean War and, for 3 1/2 years, had served on the USS Atule SS403. In addition, he was a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans organization.

Survivors include his mother, Thelma Mansfield Arp; his wife of 50 years, Theresa Latinville Arp of Calhoun, Ga.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Gail Arp Davies and Jeanne Arp and Dann McDade, all of Calhoun, Ga.; and one grandson, Roy Davies of Calhoun, Ga..

Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Saint Clement’s Catholic Church with Monsignor Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery in Etowah at 3 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Robert Daniel, Jack Bibb, Dick Surdykowski, Bill Loy, Gary Beisser and Bill Franklin.

A wake service will be 7 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Thomas Funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Clement’s Catholic Church.

Thomas Funeral Home of Calhoun, Ga. is in charge of arrangements

A native and life long resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Gertie Ervin Black. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Etowah and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth B. Hooper; two grandchildren, Brian K. Hooper and Adrian Kenneth Hooper; one great-granddaughter, Jaden Ashlyn Buys; three sisters, Mary Lee Pass, Bertie Patrick and Annie Mitchell Morris; and one brother, Homer Black.

Survivors include, one daughter and son in law, Gail and Arnold Sledge of Athens; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Tommy and Laura Hooper and Eddie Hooper, all of Etowah, and Mike and Mitzi Hooper of Loudon; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Hooper, Tonya Presswood, Candace Hooper, Cindy Bible, Pam Hooper, David Cooley, Shannon Loyd and Jessica Green; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Cora Bell and Cecil Tallent and Irene McDowell, all of Etowah, and Edna Mae Greg of Cleveland; two brothers and sisters in law, Clarence and Ann Black of Cleveland, and Robert and Lee Black of St. Charles, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim McElhaney and the Rev. Doyle Lloyd officiating. Services will conclude with the Celebration of Life video. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Tuesday and proceed to Etowah Cemetery for the 11 a.m. burial.

Pallbearers will be Mickey McInturff, Mike Bible, Darrell Snyder, Ivan Snyder, Bill White, Jerry Hooper, Jeffrey Hooper and David Cooley.

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

A lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Newt and Minnie Watts Hicks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Creasman; one son, Billy Jack Creasman; and three brothers, H.J., Johnny and Tommy Hicks. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Athens and was associated with Van Raalte Hosiery Mill for many years.

Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Smith of Manchester; one son and daughter-in-law, David Gene and Elsie Creasman of Ft. Worth, Texas; one granddaughter, Mia Smith of Sugarland, Texas; five grandsons, Steve Creasman and Joe Creasman, both of Knoxville, Phil Smith of Acworth, Ga., Mark Creasman of Antioch, and Scott Creasman of Ft. Worth, Texas; four sisters, Naomi Hughes of Johnson City, Margaret Starr Jones of Knoxville, Ruth Williford of Santa Clara, Calif., and Glenn Stephens of San Jose, Calif.; and one brother, Walter Hicks of Chattanooga.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Brown officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum of McMinn Memory Gardens.

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

A native of McMinn County, he was a son of the late James L. "Fate" and Effie Simpson Kennedy. He was preceded in death by two brothers, J. Bruce Kennedy and Howard Kennedy. He was a retired farmer and lumber and timber dealer and was involved in several civic and agricultural organizations, including the Agriculture Stabilization Committee. He was a member of the Noble Grange and a past commissioner of the Newport Cemetery district.

Survivors include his wife, Katherine Gretener Kennedy of Newport, Wash; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Madeline Kennedy of Oldtown, Idaho; one granddaughter and spouse, Cheryll and Brad Fickett of Post Falls, Idaho; one great-grandson, Bradley Curtis Fickett; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nelle K. Ward of Sweetwater, and Mary Fay and Lee A. Griswold of Bristol, Va.; one sister-in-law, Nelda M. Kennedy of Niota; five nieces; and one nephew.

A private memorial service will be conducted for the family in the chapel of Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home with the Rev. Craig Hasselbach officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sewee Cemetery Fund c/o Winona K. Pless, 3475 Highway 39 West, Athens, TN 37303.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home of Newport, Wash. is in charge of arrangements.

He was a son of the late T.R. Malone and was the owner and operator of the Pop a Top Veteran’s Club in Riceville. He enjoyed refinishing wood and antique furniture as a hobby.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Janey Dantzler Malone of Athens; his mother, Leona Malone of Columbus, Miss.; one daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Stanley Weaver, of Clinton; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Helen Malone, of Benton; one sister and brother-in-law, Flora and Harry Olsen of Columbus, Miss.; one brother-in-law and sister in law, Bob and Joyce Dantzler of Cleveland; two grandchildren, Ian Thomas Weaver and Hannah Weaver; one great-granddaughter, Hailey Nichole Weaver; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Graveside services were noon Monday in McMinn Memory Gardens with the Rev. Mike Hawkins officiating.

The family received friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Ziegler Funeral Home.

She was a past president of the Moose Club in Ormond Beach, Fla., past president and treasurer of the VFW in Ormond Beach, Fla. and a fund raiser. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Florence Moore Lashbrook; and one daughter Detree Yagel.

Survivors include three daughters, Robin Walker and Jill Anderson, both of Decatur, and Tine Bender; one brother, Garth Lashbrook; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

There will be no formal visitation or service.

He was a sergeant in the Tennessee Highway Patrol Department with 32 years of service, 16 of which were with the THP tactical squad. He was a retired member of the Tennessee Army National Guard and a member of Miracle Baptist Church in La Vergne. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dave and Stella Morgan of Etowah; and his maternal grandparents, Stella Miller of Etowah, and Robert McCampbell of Canton, Ga.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Thomas Morgan of La Vergne; one son, Michael D. Morgan II of La Vergne; two daughters and one son-in-law, Michelle and Robbie Crips and Carmen Morgan, all of La Vergne; two granddaughters, Alex Crips and Sophie Morgan, both of La Vergne; his parents, Harry and Velma Morgan of Etowah; and one sister, Bonny Hadacek of Chattanooga.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Hamilton Hills Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Scarlett officiating. Burial followed in Maple View Cemetery in Smyrna with his Tennessee Highway Patrol "family" serving as active pallbearers.

The family received friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR), R. Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.

Hamilton Hills Funeral Home of Antioch was in charge of arrangements.

Jarvis E. "Jabo" Odum
Died: 02-01-2004

Jarvis E. "Jabo" Odum, 93, of Athens, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Woods Memorial Hospital in Etowah.

A son of the late Oscar Franklin and Nancy Carolyn Wyatt Odum, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He was a retired brick mason, a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army, and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Marie Pardue Odum, on Feb. 15, 1998; one son, Ricky Dale Odum; one daughter, Nancy Carolyn Hollomon; one son-in-law, Fred T. Spain; four grandchildren, Steven Ray Hollomon, Dendel Neil Hollomon, Bryan Lynn Odum and Harry Megill; and one great-granddaughter, Katrina Anne Conn.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, J.E. "Sonny" and Lilly Odum of Athens; two daughters and one son-in-law, Linda Spain of Athens, and Juanita and Frank Spain of Niles, Mich.; one brother, Clarence A. "C.A." Odum of Etowah; nine grandchildren and spouses, Robin and Don Long, Scott and Jennifer Odum, Elaina Conn, Ryna and Harry May, Kathy and Rex Henry, Ricky Hollomon, Eddie and Jutta Megill, Stacey and John McWilliams and Carol Lynn Odum; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Sullins Cemetery with Pastor Jan Munch officiating.

Active pallbearers will be Sonny Odum, Rex Henry, Frank Spain, Scott Odum, Paul Looney, David McKeehan, Jeff Brady, Ed Megill and Don Long. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Schultz, Wendell Harris and J.W. Brady.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jarvis E. Odum Memorial Fund c/o Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, P.O. Box 428, Athens, TN 37371-0428.

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

Minda Vaughn Boatman
Died: 02-02-2004

Minda Vaughn Boatman, 90, of Englewood, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at NHC of Athens.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a former resident of Englewood, she was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Floyd Boatman. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Englewood and was owner/manager of Moses Café in Englewood.

Survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, Thelbert D. Boatman of Etowah, Floyd "Tom" and Millie Boatman of Anderson, S.C., and Charles W. Boatman of Puerto Penasco, Mexico; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Byron Gibson officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday in McMinn Memory Gardens.

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

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

James Ray Morrow
Died: 02-02-2004

James Ray Morrow, 66, of Riceville, died early Monday morning, Feb. 2, 2004, at Bradley Memorial Hospital in Cleveland.

A native of Polk County, he had been a resident of Etowah for 32 years and had resided in Riceville for the past 4 months. He was a son of the late Norman Morrow and George and Selma Burchell and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by one brother, Norman Morrow Jr.; and two sisters, Rachel Marasti and Joann Gadish.

Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Jeffrey Morrow of Rockford, Ill., Steven and Evelyn Morrow of Rockford, Ill., Rex and Dottie Morrow of Riceville, and Patrick and Cathy Morrow of Etowah; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Pat McCulley officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cochran Cemetery.

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

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

Terrence Patton
Died: 02-03-2004

Terrence Patton, 83, of Etowah, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, 2004, at Etowah Health Care Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Etowah, he was a son of the late William Kimsey and Daisy Trammel Patton. He was retired from TVA and was also retired from American Medical, as a pharmaceutical representative.

Survivors include one daughter, Terry A. Talley of Chattanooga; one sister-in-law, Zelda Mae "Curley" Patton of Englewood; one brother, William K. Patton Jr.; and one nephew, William T. Blair of Los Angeles, Calif.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Chism officiating. Burial will follow in Etowah Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Maggie Lee Gossett Bidwell
Died: 02-03-2004

Maggie Lee Gossett Bidwell, 82, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Pink and Nancy Butler Gossett, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a beloved mother and grandmother and a local housekeeper for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luttie Bidwell; and one sister, Anna Bell Goins.

Survivors include six daughters and three sons-in-law, Cathy and Carl Teague, Juanita Bidwell and Carolyn Bidwell, all of Athens, Barbara Godfrey and Mary and Joe Massengill, all of Cleveland, and Louise and Bobby Nelson of Cleveland, Ohio.; two sons, Ernest Bidwell of Polk County, and Clifford Bidwell of Athens; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Sally Gossett of Athens.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. John Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Sullins Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael King, Danny Bidwell, Donnie Ricker, James Bidwell, Daniel Ricker and Ernie Bidwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Cogdill and Billy Goins.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

Otsie "nee Gay" Jimerson
Died: 02-03-2004

Otsie "nee Gay" Jimerson, 98, of Elyria, Ohio, and formerly of Englewood, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at New Life Hospice in Lorain, Ohio, after a short illness.

Born in Liberty Hill in Englewood, she lived and worked there for 70 years and retired from Etowah Sportswear. She also lived in Centerville before moving to Elyria, Ohio, to live at the home of her daughter and son-in-law for the last 10 years. She was a lifelong member of Liberty Hill Church of Christ, was the wife of a farmer and was an excellent cook and seamstress, providing for the needs of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, John Jimerson; one great-granddaughter, Kelly Mahan; her parents, John and Alice Gay; five brothers, Lowe Cardin, Bob Gay, Akie Gay, Hobert Gay and Elbert Gay; and three sisters, Rossie Casteel, Ozra Maupins and Lenis Bradley.

Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Pauline and Bill Adams of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mae Smith of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, and Lela Rae and Frank Lach of Elyria, Ohio; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Pauline Jimerson of Centerville; one special grandson, James Champion of Oakland, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Pat Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the organization of your choice.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend this visitation and/or service, call our office at 263-7033 for further information.

Ambers William "Bill" Lyons
Died: 02-04-2004

Ambers William "Bill" Lyons, 62, of Englewood, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.

A son of the late James E. and Bertie Howard Lyons, he was a native of Chillicolte, Ohio, a former resident of Ft. Pierce, Fla. and had resided in Englewood for the past 11 years. He was an avid league bowler and was self-employed as a drywall hanger. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Joan Lucille Lyons; one son, Jeffrey Steven Lyons; and three brothers, Charlie, Jerry and George Lyons.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Joanne Farris Lyons of Englewood; two sons, William Joseph Lyons of Athens, and Kenneth William Lyons of Ten Mile; four brothers, Ronald Lyons of Pennsylvania, Kenneth Lyons of Florida, and Jim Lyons and Bob Howard, both of Delaware, Ohio; two sisters, Carol Fowler of Columbus, Ohio, and Martina Harper of Delaware, Ohio; three grandchildren, Joshua Ambers Lyons, Jessica Sara Lynn Venters and Brady Hawthorne; one great-granddaughter, Brandy Hawthorne; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home.

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

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

Daniel Justin Filyaw
Died: 02-04-2004

Daniel Justin Filyaw, 19, of Decatur, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.

He was of the Baptist Faith and was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Cason "Fuzz" Fairbanks and Leroy Filyaw, his aunt, Reba Fairbanks; and a special cousin, Tiny Bonds.

Survivors include his parents, Daniel and Carolyn Fairbanks Filyaw of Decatur; his loving girlfriend, Amanda Cody; one brother, Lee Allen Filyaw and his friend, Amy McGinnis, both of Decatur; he was expecting a niece, Sarah Leann Justine Filyaw; his paternal grandmother, Patricia Jablonski and husband, Craig, of San Antonio, Texas; and his maternal grandmother, Sarah Fairbanks of Decatur.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Malone officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Decatur.

Pallbearers will be Lee Filyaw, Jimmy Gray, Eddie "Little Bit" Tinker, Lance Farrell, Caleb Graham and Jeremy Ellis.

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

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements

Cam Alexandra Boggess
Died: 02-05-2004

Cam Alexandra Boggess, 90, of Decatur, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native of McMinn County and a former resident of the Clearwater community near Athens, he had lived in Meigs County for more than 20 years. He was a son of the late Simmon and Bell Goins Boggess and was preceded in death by his first wife, Arie Emma Robinson Boggess; three sons, Ross, Roy and Ray Boggess; one daughter, Faye Boggess; and two brothers, Tom and Homer Boggess.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline Morgan Boggess of Decatur; nine daughters, Emma Boggess, Bobbie Ramirez and Patsy Murray, all of Decatur, Ruby Rue, Mary Akins, Pauline Hickman, Ivie Hall and Margie Caraway, all of Athens, and Ruth Bowers of Etowah; four sons, James Boggess of Niota, Loyd Boggess of Riceville, J.C. Boggess of Etowah, and Floyd Boggess of Cleveland; 29 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. James Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Clearwater Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Timmy Buckner, Bill Hall, Tracy Hall, Spencer Hall, Allen Boggess and James Boggess.

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

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

Benny Ray Morgan
Died: 02-05-2004

Benny Ray Morgan, 49, of Athens, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Woods Memorial Hospital.

A native of Madisonville and longtime resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Reed and Etta Worthy Morgan. He was preceded in death by one sister, Loretta Hardy; and one brother, Melvin Lester Morgan.

Survivors include one daughter, Rose Morgan of Etowah; two sons, Timmy Lee Morgan of Athens, and Matthew Morgan of Etowah; two sisters, Norma Sylvester of Madisonville, and Bernice Vann of Memphis; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, James and Tina Morgan of Crossville, John Morgan of Englewood, and Timmy and Brenda Morgan of Athens; and several aunts and uncles.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the Hiwassee Church of God Cemetery with the Rev. Floyd Duncan officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Ziegler Funeral Home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

Cordia Tucker
Died: 02-07-2004

Cordia Tucker, 80, of Englewood, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at her residence.

A daughter of the late Joe and Ida Buckner, she was a native and lifelong resident of Englewood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Tucker; four brothers, Edd, Robert, Lonnie and Buck "Lewis" Buckner; three sisters, Donnie and Rachel Buckner and Ellie Casteel; and two stepsons, Walter and Curtis Tucker.

Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Ruth Tucker and Thalmer and Gene Buckner, all of Englewood, and Rhea and Dwayne Armstrong of Etowah; six sons and daughters-in-law, Roe and Kitty Tucker, Lonnie and Kathy Tucker, Ronnie and Evone Tucker and Claude "Cotton" and Janet Tucker, all of Englewood, Dale and Debbie Tucker of Georgia and Bill and Sherleen Tucker of Ooltewah; four stepchildren, Francis White, John Tucker and Ozella Hicks, all of Georgia, and Marie Orr of Etowah; one brother and sister-in-law, Curtis "BaBe" and Lucille Buckner; 48 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Tate officiating. Burial will follow in Conasauga Cemetery and will conclude with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Tucker, April Tucker, Blair Haney, Ronnie Harris, Daniel Tucker and Frank Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Tucker, Josh Tucker, Donnie Harris, Tommy Buckner and Chad Chrisman.

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

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

William M. Wade
Died: 02-08-2004

William M. Wade of Riceville, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Ernest M. and Cleo Benson Wade. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Wade; and two sisters, Thelma Womac and Mildred Clark. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, he served three tours of combat duty in Vietnam and worked there for more than a year as a civilian. Upon retiring from the military, he was employed with TVA, CSX Railroad and the McMinn County Sheriff’s Department.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Nhai "Lai" Wade of Riceville; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Bill and Joanne Wade of Atlanta, Ga., David Wade of Charleston, S.C., and Carmen Wade of San Fernando, Calif.; two daughters and one future son-in-law, Helen Wade and Tony Trinidad, both of Tampa, Fla., and Priscilla Wade of Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Ernest Junior Wade of Riceville; one sister, Cleatta Wade Townsend of Chattanooga; and two grandchildren, Ashley Wade and Waverly Dean.

Graveside services with full military honors will be 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Wade family farm.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at Ziegler Funeral Home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

Hubert Ray McCowan
Died: 02-08-2004

Hubert Ray McCowan, 66, of Sweetwater, died Sunday Feb. 8, 2004, at an Athens nursing home.

He was born and raised in the Oak Grove community, was of the Baptist faith and attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was employed for 20 years with Loomis Packing Company in Sweetwater and was then employed and retired after 22 years with the Sweetwater City School System. He was preceded in death by his parents, Timothy and Arlice Moore McCowan; one sister, Frances Latham; and two brothers, Houston and Timothy McCowan.

Survivors include his wife, Julia Ann Pierce McCowan of Sweetwater; one son, Douglas McCowan of Sweetwater; six sisters, Helen Ruth Rucker and Eula Mae Smith, both of Athens, Dean Oggs, Pauline Mynott and Judy Wells, all of Sweetwater, and Elizabeth Shields of the Oak Grove community in Niota; three brothers, James "J.L" McCowan and Chester McCowan, both of the Oak Grove community in Niota, and Robert McCowan Jr., of Athens; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law, John and Frances Pierce and Tony Pierce, all of Sweetwater; his stepmother, Clemmie McCowan of Niota; two aunts-in-law, Daisy Kelso and Veanetta Sanders, both of Sweetwater; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Ivy Smith officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Moore Cemetery in Niota.

The family will receive friends after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

Billie Christine Martin
Died: 02-08-2004

Billie Christine Martin, 77, of Decatur, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at her residence.

She was born in Bessemer, Ala., but spent most of her life in and around Etowah. She was a member of Lamontville Baptist Church, had a love for crafts and candle making and will be well remembered as "Mrs. Santa Claus," due to her passion for collecting Christmas memorabilia. She was a daughter of the late William Theodore and Carrie Lee Wilson Brock, and was preceded in death by one son, Larry Martin.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Audrey "Speck" Martin of Decatur; one daughter, Linda Martin of Benton; two sons and three daughters-in-law, Ron and Polly Martin and Mike and Debbie Martin, all of Etowah, and Charlene Franzen; two sisters, Joy Tilson of Etowah, and Wilma Dale of Benton; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members in 11 states.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Benton Memorial Gardens and will conclude with a white dove release provided by the funeral home.

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

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

Ralph Buckner Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.

Earsel D. Moses
Died: 02-07-2004

Earsel D. Moses, 75, of Englewood, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Woods Memorial Hospital.

He attended New Bethel Church of God and was preceded in death by one daughter, Denise Moses; and his parents, Virgil and May Moses.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Moses; six daughters, Caroline K. Moses of Elizabethtown, Ky., Patricia A. McAllister and Ginger Riden, both of Englewood, and Brenda M. Griggs, Connie L. Moses and Donna Moses, all of Englewood; seven sons, Donald Moses and Billy Ray Moses, both of Athens, Virgil Moses of Englewood, Tim Moses and Chris Moses, both of Etowah, Tony Moses of Cleveland, and Michael Croft of Sharpsburg, Ga.; 28 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; five sisters; eight brothers; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Bethel Church of God with the Rev. David Watson, the Rev. Frank Kincannon and the Rev. Anthony Wynn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home.

Biereley-Hale Funeral Home of Madisonville is in charge of arrangements.

Delzie Mae Williams Gregory
Died: 02-09-2004

Delzie Mae Williams Gregory, 83, of Athens, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at Woods Memorial Hospital.

A native of Reliance and longtime resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Riley C. and Minnie Hicks Williams, and was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, George Harry Gregory; three brothers, Clarence, Lester and Arthur Williams; and two grandchildren, Scott Cary Gregory and Richard Lamar Owens.

Survivors include six daughters and six sons-in-law, Gloria Owens of Auburndale, Fla., Wanda and Bud Coffman of Athens, Nancy and Bill Ferrell of Etowah, Eddie Jo and J.T. Howard of Lincoln Park, Mich., Susie Watson and R.B. Crowder of Englewood, Retta and Larry Howard of Athens, and Ed Vaughn of Athens; four sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Debbie Gregory of Decatur, Harry C. and Shirley Gregory of Englewood, George Gary and Ruth Gregory of Athens, Tom and Geraldine Gregory of Taylor, Mich.; 20 grandsons; four granddaughters; 36 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in McMahan Calvary Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

Darrell Timothy Wilson
Died: 02-08-2004

Darrell Timothy Wilson, 56, of Riceville, died Sunday night, Feb. 8, 2004.

A lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Clyde and Sara Lee Elder Wilson and was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Wilson. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was a well-known farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Davis Wilson of Riceville; one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Alan and Tammy Wilson of Riceville; one grandson, Kenneth Dewayne Wilson of Riceville; one sister, Joan Wilson of Riceville; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Ann Wilson of Riceville; two nephews, Shane Williams of Athens, and Tyler Wilson of Riceville; and two nieces, Angie Farner Hicks and Samantha Breedlove, both of Riceville.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Leaman and the Rev. Michael Roach officiating. Burial will follow in Riceville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Paul Evans, Barry Green, Arnold Philips, Marvin Guffey, Romie Reid and Johnny Curtis.

The body will be in state at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Darrell Timothy Wilson.

Wilda Minish
Died: 02-08-2004

Wilda Minish, 81, of Athens, died Sunday night, Feb. 8, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native of Commerce, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Henry Doss and Arrie Zonia Garrison Minish. She was a member of East Athens Baptist Church, where she had been active with the children’s ministry.

Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry D. and Vivian Minish of Oak Ridge, and Dr. James Royal and Patsy Minish of Ft. Smith, Ark.; one sister, Mary Sue Minish of Athens; seven nieces and nephews; and 13 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Pete Mullins officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

The body will be in state at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Wilda Minish.

Herbert "Bo" Carter
Died: 02-08-2004

Herbert "Bo" Carter, 58, of Sweetwater, and formerly of Lepanto, Ark., died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Sweetwater Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Survivors include three daughters, Penny Pilgrim, Judy Gonzalez and Karen Goins, all of Sweetwater; one son, Jerry Carter of Truman, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at a later date at Wilson Funeral Home, Main Street, Tyronza, AR 72386, (870) 487-2428.

Kyker Funeral Home of Sweetwater is in charge of local arrangements

Arie "Carolyn" Wood
Died: 02-08-2004

Arie "Carolyn" Wood, 59, of Etowah, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Mary Leola Holland Wood. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Clyde and Youit Lee Wood; one sister, Mary Edith Wood; three nephews, Johnny Ables, Jackie Webb and Mike Webb; and one great-nephew, Terry Lynn Pilkey.

Survivors include three sisters and one brother-in-law, Helen Marie Webb of Athens, her devoted sister Jean Wood of Etowah, and Martha and Jerry Wagner of Etowah; two brothers, James Willie Wood of Ft. Payne, Ala., and Claude Wood of Sun City, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. James Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Womac, Will Cass, Bobby Webb, Charlie Phillips, Mike Dalton and Kirby Sweatt II. Honorary pallbearers will be Dusty McKinney, Tony Webb, Doug Nichols and Dave Whittaker.

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

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

Billie Christine Martin
Died: 02-08-2004

Billie Christine Martin, 77, of Decatur, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at her residence.

She was born in Bessemer, Ala., but spent most of her life in and around Etowah. She was a member of Lamontville Baptist Church, had a love for crafts and candle making and will be well remembered as "Mrs. Santa Claus," due to her passion for collecting Christmas memorabilia. She was a daughter of the late William Theodore and Carrie Lee Wilson Brock, and was preceded in death by one son, Larry Martin.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Audrey "Speck" Martin of Decatur; one daughter, Linda Martin of Benton; two sons and three daughters-in-law, Ron and Polly Martin and Mike and Debbie Martin, all of Etowah, and Charlene Franzen; two sisters, Joy Tilson of Etowah, and Wilma Dale of Benton; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members in 11 states.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Benton Memorial Gardens and will conclude with a white dove release provided by the funeral home.

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

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

Ralph Buckner Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements

Jewel Nina Colloms Walker
Died: 02-10-2004

Jewel Nina Colloms Walker, 84, of Calhoun, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Ed and Hattie Goforth Colloms and was a member of Central Church of Christ in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Chester F. Walker on Nov. 22, 1996; three brothers, William, E.D. and Frank Colloms; and two sisters, Stella Roberts and Blanche Sharp.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and James Hodsden of Calhoun; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Vernon and Sylvia Walker of Johnson City, David and Pat Walker of Chattanooga, and Michael Walker of Calhoun; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis Colloms Legg of Athens; and two sisters-in-law, Frances Colloms of Bloomington Springs, and Irene Colloms of Nashville.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at McMinn Memory Gardens with James Hodsden officiating and grandsons serving as pallbearers.

There will be no formal visitation.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

Evelyn Marie Cass Watson
Died: 02-10-2004

Evelyn Marie Cass Watson, 65, of Englewood, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, 2004, at Life Care Center of Athens.

A daughter of the late John James and Edith Miranda Derrick Cass, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a former employee of The Daily Post-Athenian and Fox Photo.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Joe Ernest Watson of Englewood; one brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Joan Cass of Athens; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Bob Calahan of Athens, Geneva and Denzil Burke of Riceville, Johnnie Cass of Florence, Ky., and Connie and Morris Bohannon of Athens; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Cecil Duncan and the Rev. Benny Watson officiating. Burial will be noon Friday in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Active pallbearers will be J.B. Watson, W.D. Watson, Dewayne Watson, Keith Myers, Ken Hammonds and Shane Carroll.

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

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

Wayne V. Stevenson
Died: 02-10-2004

Wayne V. Stevenson, 64, of Etowah, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Bennie F. and Callie Lankford Stevenson. He was a former employee of Mayfield’s Dairy Plant and Clayton Mobile Homes. He had owned and operated Wayne’s Barber Shop in Englewood and Wayne’s Package Store in Etowah and had also served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Rosanna and Scott Vestal of Athens; and two granddaughters, Amanda Shamblin and Jammie Vestal.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Hawkins officiating. Private burial will be in Chestua Methodist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 5805 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

Billy Yarber
Died: 02-09-2004

Billy Yarber, 75, of Athens, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Addie Yarber. He retired from Athens Table Company, after 42 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Thelma "Peggy" Dailey Yarber of Athens; one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Lynn Large of Winston Salem, N.C.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Daryl and Donna Yarber and Luther Roberson, all of Athens; four granddaughters, Jennifer Knox and husband, Gene, Cayci Roberson, Starr Roberson and Lauren Large; two grandsons, Austin Yarber and Chris Large and wife, Belle; five great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

At Billy’s request, there will be no visitation or service. Private graveside services will be for the immediate family at Chestua Methodist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

William M. Wade
Died: 02-08-2004

William M. Wade of Riceville, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Ernest M. and Cleo Benson Wade. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Charlotte Ramona Wade; one brother, Charles Wade; and two sisters, Thelma Womac and Mildred Clark. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he served three tours of combat duty in Vietnam and worked there for more than a year as a civilian. Upon retiring from the military, he was formerly employed with TVA, CSX Railroad and the McMinn County Sheriff’s Department.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Nhai "Lai" Wade of Riceville; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Bill and Joanne Wade of Atlanta, Ga., David Wade of Charleston, S.C., and Carmen Wade of San Fernando, Calif.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Helen Wade and fiancé, Tony Trinidad, and Priscilla Wade and Michael Dean, all of Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Ernest Junior Wade of Riceville; one sister, Cleata Wade Townsend of Chattanooga; and two grandchildren, Ashley Wade and Waverly Dean.

Graveside services with full military honors were 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Wade family farm.

The family received friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at Ziegler Funeral Home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.

Arthur McKinley Lee
Died: 02-10-2004

Arthur McKinley Lee, 85, of Maryville, and a former resident of Athens, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004.

A native of Polk County, he spent most of his life in McMinn County. He was preceded in death by his father, James Arthur Lee; his mother and stepfather, Ida Hibberts Lee Mason and Buster Mason; one brother, E.W. Mason; and one sister, Loraine Mason. He was a member and deacon of Marshall Hill Baptist Church, and was also a member of Woodman of the World for many years. He retired from Athens Utilities Board, as manager of the gas division, after 32 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Viola Arnwine Lee of Maryville; one daughter and son-in-law, Virginia Lee and Dewey Maples of Seymour; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Loretta Lee of Stockbridge, Ga.; five grandchildren and spouses, Robert Jr., and Lynn Lee of Newnan, Ga., Lora Lee of Atlanta, Ga., Lori Maples and Gordon Wright of Seymour, Wendy Maples and Scott Barker of Friendsville, and Steven and Trisha Brady of Knoxville; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Eliece Arnwine of Niota, and Leah and Jimmy Key of Knoxville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Calvin and Katherine Mason, Hoover and Evelyn Mason and Junior and Mary Sue Mason; many nieces and nephews; and one aunt, Geneva Young.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at McMinn Memory Gardens with the Rev. Ronnie Moore officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews.

The body will be in state at Jerry Smith Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Arthur McKinley Lee.

Mattie Harper McCroskey
Died: 02-10-2004

Mattie Harper McCroskey, 68, of Etowah, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in an Etowah nursing home.

She was a daughter of Zenobia Deed and Patrick Ervin and was preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson McCroskey. She sang gospel music with Marion Williams and the Stars of Faith and her singing career took her all over Europe and Africa. She sang for Pope John Paul III, kings and queens, royalty and many other heads of state. She shared the gospel entertainment stage with the likes of Clara Ward, the Swan Silvertone Singers, Mahalia Jackson and James Cleveland. She was a member of Charming Wonders gospel group that started in Etowah in 1968 and was a devoted member of Star Bethel Baptist Church in Etowah.

Survivors include one daughter, Maria S. Williams Anthony of Chattanooga; three grandchildren and spouses, Glenn and Felicia McCroskey and Quennechous Bigoms, all of Chattanooga, and Marlin and Christina McCroskey of Johnson City; nine great-grandchildren; a special niece, Teletha L. McCroskey of Athens; one stepson, Tommy Lee McCroskey of Englewood; and two stepdaughters, Sena Arnwine-McCowan and Sonya McCroskey, both of Etowah.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in New Zion Cemetery in Etowah with the Rev. James Moore officiating.

M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

Norman R. Henry
Died: 02-11-2004

Norman R. Henry, 65, of Austin, Texas, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004.

Born Aug. 26, 1938 in Lampasas, Texas to the late Eugene V. and Beulah Elledge Henry, he had served in the U.S. Army and was a retired railroad switchman.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley R. Henry of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Pamela Sue Henry of Austin, Texas, and Vickie Rayfield of Oak Ridge; two sons, William Henry of Midlothian, Texas, and Norman Henry Jr. of New Hampshire; one sister and brother-in-law, Sherrie and Larry Jenkins of Athens; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill E. and Dorothy Henry of Athens; 11 grandchildren; and loved ones, Joe and Christy Rudish of Lavernia, Texas.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Lashley T. Banks officiating. Burial will follow in Capital Parks Cemetery.

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

Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home, Inc. of Austin, Texas is in charge or arrangements

Clifford Elwood Miller
Died: 02-12-2004

Clifford Elwood Miller, 68, of Athens, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.

A son of the late Clifford E. and Mary Jane Wallace Miller, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He was a member of New Vision Baptist Church, the McMinn County Senior Citizens and VFW Post No. 5146. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army, and was preceded in death by one sister, Iva Ruth Millard.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Carol Ruth Branam Miller of Athens; two sons, Sgt. Michael Edward Miller of Hawaii, and Jason Charles Miller of Athens; one daughter and son-in-law, Crystal Dianne and Shawn Johnson of Athens; one sister, Alice Cline of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one niece, Joanie Abbott; five nephews, Tommy, Ronnie and Dewayne Millard and Allen and Michael Cline; one cousin, Linda Gray; and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Dewayne Howard officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

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

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

Sarah "Cat" Farley
Died: 02-12-2004

Sarah "Cat" Farley, 71, of Englewood, died Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2004, at Woods Memorial Hospital.

A daughter of the late John Bruce and Celia Matlock Mays, she was a native of Pikeville, Ky, and had resided in Englewood for the past 42 years. She was a member of the Athens Senior Citizens Center and was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Farley; one son, Mark Adam Farley; one brother; and two sisters.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Mark Scribner of Englewood; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Kim Farley of Madisonville; nine grandchildren, Joyce Marie Gable, Josel Burns, D.J. Dockins, Beth Farley, Adam Farley, J.T. Falcon, Tammy Houlihan, Jason Scribner and Josh Scribner; 18 great-grandchildren, Samantha, Joshua, Devin, Megan, Carson, Riley, Hannah, Koby, Kaden, Jordan, Krysta, Tyler, Makala, Katie, Ben, Caitlin, Teagan and Conner; and three sisters, Bonnie Eastridge of Barbourville, Ky., Dessie Ballew of New Albany, Ind., and Delphie Farmer of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

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

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com or call the office at 423-263-7033.

Deborah L. Rayburn Arrants
Died: 02-12-2004

Deborah L. Rayburn Arrants, 49, of Athens, died Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2004, at her residence.

A daughter of the late Robert Rayburn, she was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and had resided in McMinn County for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband, W.H. "Buddy" Arrants of Athens; one son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Patricia Arrants of Riceville; one stepson and spouse, Rob and Denise Arrants of Bristol; three grandchildren, Cheyenne, Bailey and Zack Arrants; her mother, Martha Louise Roberts of Etowah; one sister, Sandy Harris of Delano; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Charles Ensminger officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Saturday and proceed to Conasauga Cemetery for the 10 a.m. burial.

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

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com or call the office at 423-263-7033

James Donald "Jim" Haren
Died: 02-13-2004

James Donald "Jim" Haren, 70, died Feb. 13, 2004.

Born in Etowah on Nov. 24, 1933, he was the youngest child of the late Ed and Sarah Boyd Haren. He was preceded in death by two sisters Ernestine Haren Magee Foster and Mary Gertrude Haren Bethel; and one brother Edward Boyd Haren.

Survivors include his wife, Anne Virginia Dill Haren; one daughter, Mary Anne Haren; one sister, Adrienne Haren Waisman; one brother, Frank Evan Haren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sparkman-Hillcrest Mausoleum, East Chapel.

Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home of Dallas, Texas is in charge of arrangements.

Randall Scott Bailey
Died: 02-13-2004

Randall Scott Bailey, 44, of Athens, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at his residence.

A native of Alexandria, Va., he was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church No. 2 and was a carpenter.

Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Bailey of Etowah; one son, Randall Scott Bailey II of Etowah; his mother, Shirley Brandt Bailey of Marietta, Ga.; his father, Randy R. Bailey of Mt. Jackson, Va.; his maternal grandmother, Ella Brandt of Roanoke, Va.; two sisters, Debra Berezin of Atlanta, Ga., and Malinda Howe of Ackworth, Ga.; two stepbrothers, Tom Prisaznick of Strasburg, Va., and Mark Prisaznick of Maryland; one stepsister, Jeanne Wood of Mt. Jackson, Va.; a special friend, Connie Temple of Etowah; and his former wife and the mother of his children, Kimberly Bailey-Hutchinson of Etowah.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with Dr. Carlos R. Peterson officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service.

Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Randall Scott Bailey.

Martha Emily Silvers
Died: 02-13-2004

Martha Emily Silvers, 89, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at a Cleveland area hospital.

She was one of the oldest members of Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Albert Silvers; her parents, William and Cora Tilley; three sisters, Opal Higdon, Grace Norris and Ola Williams; and three brothers, Clyde, Gene and Euclid Tilley.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law with whom she made her home for the past few years, Jo Ann and William Queen of Old Fort; one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Linda Silvers of Old Fort; two grandsons, Barry Queen and wife, Kim, and Mark Silvers, all of Old Fort; one brother and sister-in-law, W.H. and Blanch Tilley of Blue Ridge, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 8 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Campbell officiating. Burial was 11 a.m. Monday in Dill Cemetery in Old Fort. The family received friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Beech Springs Baptist Church, P.O. Box 160, Old Fort, TN 37362.

Family and friends may share their thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com

Fike Funeral Home of Cleveland, a Dignity Memorial Provider, was in charge of arrangements

Ellen Rachel Massey Cassady
Died: 02-14-2004

Ellen Rachel Massey Cassady, 90, of Athens, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at her residence.

A daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Ardelia Carter Massey, she was a native of Loudon and a resident of McMinn County for 35 years. She was a member of Blairland Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Allen Cassady on Feb. 25, 2002.

Survivors include two daughters Shirley Jane Brewster of Loudon, and Connie Sue Regan of Hope Sound, Fla.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, John T. and Virginia Miller of Athens, and Herbert C. Miller of Coalfield; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. J.A. Schaffer officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

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

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

Carl Edward Hicks
Died: 02-14-2004

Carl Edward Hicks, 86, of Athens, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late James Martin and Mary Ellen Hutsell Hicks, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He was a retired builder at the Furniture Company and a member of New Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army during D-Day in Normandy, and was part of a detail that guarded Hitler’s remains after his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian McDonald Hicks, on Oct. 3, 1980; three sisters, Jewell Torbett, Iva Mae Jolley and Gracie Lee Hicks; and three brothers, Gilford, Burl and Earl Hicks.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla and Carl Brannon and Carlene and Albert Kuykendall, all of Athens; six grandchildren and spouses, Roxanna Church, Tim and Teresa Owens, Norman and Amanda Owens, Jamie and John Hall, Kevin Kuykendall and Kari Kuykendall; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be John Hall, Tim Owens, Norman Owens, Ken Kuykendall, Steve Torbett, Danny McDonald, Bill Torbett and Travis Moore.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen Memorial Youth Group, 800 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303, or to Lakeview Baptist Church, 183 County Road 126, Athens, TN 37303.

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

Della Kennedy Wilson
Died: 02-15-2004

Della Kennedy Wilson, 93, of Athens, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at her daughter’s residence.

A native of Meigs County and a resident of Athens for the past four years, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Mae Farris Kennedy and was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Decatur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Wilson; two sons, Samuel and James "Jimmy" Wilson; one daughter, Mae Rymer; one granddaughter, Tonya Shena Everett; one great-granddaughter, Brandi Nicole Blair; one sister, Daisy Thurman; and two brothers, Jasper Kennedy and Arlin Moore.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Ken Goodwin of Athens, and Priscilla Faye and Dan Vaughn of Etowah; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy McCarter officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Ward Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

Rev. Charles M. Freeman
Died: 02-15-2004

Rev. Charles M. Freeman, 101, of Tellico Plains, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Etowah Health Care Center.

He was the founder and former pastor of Piney Grove Church of God and his first job was with the Babcock Lumber Company in Tellico Plains, where he worked for a number of years. He was preceded in death by two wives, Lottie Mae Freeman and Eula Freeman; three infant daughters; three infant sons; and one daughter, Lona Mae Smith.

Survivors include five daughters and four sons-in-law, Ann and John Powdrill of New Market, Lillie and Melvin West and Dorothy James West, all of Vidor, Texas, Rose and James Davis of Nedarland, Texas, and Lucy Manning of Rose City, Texas; three sons and two daughters-in-law, James and Mildred Freeman of Tellico Plains, Thomas and Ethelyne Freeman of Sweetwater, and Marcus Freeman of Athens; 26 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Carrie Quillen of Knoxville, Marietta Freeman of Florida, and Naomi Layne of Akron, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Cemetery.

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

Biereley-Hale Funeral Home of Tellico Plains is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Lee Margrave
Died: 02-14-2004

Frank Lee Margrave, 72, of Ten Mile, and formerly of Clinton, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at his home.

A son of the late Frank Lee Margrave Sr., and Viola Margrave, he was a member of the Philadelphia Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary S. Margrave; and two sisters, Mary Ann Price and Jean Forrest.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Tim Stanley of Modesto, Calif.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Sue Margrave of New Plymouth, Idaho, and Stephen Margrave and wife of Sisters, Ore.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, John Margrave of Santa Monica, Calif.; his stepmother, Grace Margrave of Maryville; four stepchildren and one spouse, Jerry and Mary Ann Cagle of Ten Mile, Janice Schaefler of Toledo, Wash., Gene Bond of Columbus, Ohio, and George Schaefler of Lawrenceville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Madisonville City Cemetery with the Rev. Allan Watson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home.

Biereley-Hale Funeral Home of Madisonville is in charge of arrangements.

Carl Edward Hicks
Died: 02-14-2004

Carl Edward Hicks, 86, of Athens, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late James Martin and Mary Ellen Hutsell Hicks, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He was a retired supervisor at Athens Furniture and a member of New Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army during D-Day in Normandy, and was part of a detail that guarded Hitler’s remains after his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian McDonald Hicks, on Oct. 3, 1980; three sisters, Jewell Torbett, Iva Mae Jolley and Gracie Lee Hicks; and three brothers, Gilford, Burl and Earl Hicks.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla and Carl Brannon and Carlene and Albert Kuykendall, all of Athens; six grandchildren and spouses, Roxanna Church, Tim and Teresa Owens, Norman and Amanda Owens, Jamie and John Hall, Kevin Kuykendall and Kari Kuykendall; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be John Hall, Tim Owens, Norman Owens, Kevin Kuykendall, Steve Torbett, Danny McDonald, Bill Torbett and Travis Moore.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen Memorial Youth Group, 800 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303, or to Lakeview Baptist Church, 183 County Road 126, Athens, TN 37303.

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

Mary Lee Minnick Roseberry
Died: 02-15-2004

Mary Lee Minnick Roseberry, 78, of Athens, died Sunday night, Feb. 15, 2004, at the University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital in Knoxville.

A native of Norfolk, Va., she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Blanche Ashlin Minnick, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A. Roseberry, on Jan. 5, 1999. She was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, was well-known for her culinary skills and was active in the community in several capacities, when her health permitted.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Laura Roseberry of Lexington, Ky., James and Deborah Roseberry of Dallas, Texas, and Robert and Janice Roseberry of Athens; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters; one sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Dr. Fred Barry of Oak Ridge; one brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Jack and Ann Minnick of Chesapeake, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Keith Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Hubble and the Rev. David Graybeal officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Larry S. Roseberry Jr., Chip Roseberry, James Roseberry, Scottie Mayfield, Charles Mayfield, Jeff Wilkins, Jim Barry, Michael Mayfield, Glenn Allen and Gary Allen.

The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service and at Jerry Smith Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Holston’s Home for Children, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, TN 37744, Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1, Athens, TN 37371-0001, or Tennessee Wesleyan College, P.O. Box 40, Athens, TN 37371-0040.

Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Mary Lee Minnick Roseberry

Ola S. Bridges Hallman
Died: 02-15-2004

Ola S. Bridges Hallman, 98, of Decatur, and formerly of Lincolnton, N.C., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Brookewood Nursing Center.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Exodus 33:15, "And He said, ‘My presence shall go with Thee, and I will give thee rest.’" She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charlie Oscar Bridges and Earnest Hallman; her parents, Charlie and Effie Clemmer Sisk; three sons, Fred Bridges, Luie P. Bridges and Claude Bridges; five brothers, Roy Sisk, Claude Sisk, Henry Sisk, Grady Sisk and Gordon Sisk; one sister, Ferry Wise; four stepsons, Alvin Hallman, Coey Hallman, Arie Hallman and Pete Hallman; and three stepdaughters, Zolie, Ruth and Jessie.

Survivors include two daughters and son-in-laws, Juanita and Zimmie Harrison of Ranlo, N.C., and Margaret E. and Charlie Heavner of Decatur; three stepdaughters, Marge, Louise and Loretta; one brother, Marshall Sisk of Lincolnton, N.C.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Warlick Funeral Home. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Lincolnton, N.C.

Pallbearers will be Steve Bridges, Jerry Harrison, Terry Lee Bridges, Lee Sisk, Bob Sisk and Graham Sisk. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ralph Sisk, David Moore, Jim Sisk and Marshall Sisk.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of local arrangements.

Anna Mae Cline Maples
Died: 02-16-2004

Anna Mae Cline Maples, 81, of Niota, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at her residence.

A daughter of the late Charles Dudley and Gertie Mae Casteel Cline, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She was retired from Athens Furniture Company and was a member of East Niota Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Emerson Maples; one daughter, Eva Sue Wallis; and one son-in-law, Elmer Miller.

Survivors include one son, Richard Allen Maples of Niota; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Betty Jean and Vanston Ross Brantley of Knoxville, Rozella Miller of Niota, and Brenda and George Pickard of Springfield; one brother, Brownie Cline of Englewood; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Sikes and the Rev. Wayne Bryant officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Active pallbearers will be Billy Cline, Charles Cline, Randy Miller, Steve Torbett, Paul Cline and Jeff Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Van Brantley and George Pickard.

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

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

Edith Irene Williams
Died: 02-17-2004

Edith Irene Williams, 79, of Athens, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 17, 2004, at her residence.

A daughter of the late Sam and Daisy Edith Cameron Jones, she was a native of Bean Station and a resident of McMinn County for the past 47 years. She was a member of Clay Hill Baptist Church and was a retired beautician. She was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanette Daniels; and one brother, James Jones.

Survivors include her husband, Theades Williams of Athens; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kay Williams of Englewood; one daughter and son-in-law, Kaye and Troy Burton of Riceville; eight grandchildren, Missy Huskey, Penny Davis, Angie Chandler, Ty Williams, Wendy Williams, Kelly Reed, Heidi Ford and Honey Williams; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Louise Hammond of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; three brothers, Bill Jones of Rutledge, Don Jones of Kettering, Ohio, and Larry Jones of Corrytown; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Theades Williams, the Rev. Craig Wilcox and Minister Mike Williams officiating. Burial will follow in New Zion Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joe Reed, Jason Ford, Marc Davis, Scott Huskey, Ty Williams and Robert Williams.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, followed by the Celebration of Life video at 8:30 p.m.

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

Mary Frances Dunn
Died: 02-16-2004

Mary Frances Dunn, 77, of Etowah, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home in Etowah.

A daughter of the late Rual Lester and Barton Grace Gaston Johnson, she was a native of McMinn County and a resident of Etowah for most of her life.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Athens and an active member of the Athens Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Dunn; one sister; and four brothers.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Quay and Joann Morgan III of Etowah; one sister and brother-in-law, Flora and Leon Barclay of Athens; one brother and sister-in-law, Rual and Sarah Johnson of Etowah; three grandchildren; special nieces, nephews and caregivers, Jane and Bill McConkey of Etowah, Mary Helen and David Newman of Athens, and Linda and Alvin Lee of Louisville; several other nieces and nephews; and two special great-nephews, Kevin and Cody McConkey.

Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. R.B. Bryan officiating.

There will be no formal visitation.

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

Danny Warren "Sugar Bear" Goodwin III
Died: 02-13-2004

Danny Warren "Sugar Bear" Goodwin III, 28, of Athens, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at his residence.

He was born in Baltimore, Md., but lived most of his young life in Athens. He attended Job Core, where he obtained his GED diploma. In April 2002, he received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and then became a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Niota. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Bumgardner; and his grandmother, Tilda Marie Bumgardner.

Survivors include one daughter, Ayana White of Athens; two aunts and spouses, Esther and Bruce McCowan of Athens, and Arnetta and Alonzo Hagans of Wilmington, N.C.; five uncles and spouses, Warren and Lena Bumgardner III, Douglas and Denise Bumgardner and Kenneth Bumgardner, all of Baltimore, Md., David and Lori Bumgardner of Seattle, Wash., and Victor Bumgardner of Atlanta, Ga.; his grandfather, Warren Bumgardner Jr., of Kissimmee, Fla.; a host of cousins and friends; and a special friend, Tara Phillips of Knoxville.

Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Hickman and the Rev. Beverly Campbell officiating.

The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements

Sheena Nichole Stone

Died: 02-15-2004

Sheena Nichole Stone, 21, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at her residence.

She had been a resident of Polk County for the past eight years, moving there from McMinn County. She was of the Baptist faith and will be remembered by her family as someone who was able to express herself through art and writing. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Luther Stone; one aunt, Linda Sanford; one uncle, Tommy Powell; and one great-aunt, Phyllis Ramsey.

Survivors include one son, Logan T. Cross of Benton; her father and stepmother, Bobby and Tina Stone of Benton; her mother and stepfather, Regina and Ron Townsend of Cleveland; her fiancé, Michael "Bull" Cross of Benton; one sister, Mindy Cox of Cleveland; two brothers, Tyler Cox of Riceville, and Michael Townsend of Cleveland; her grandparents, Reba Stone of Benton, and Richard and Ruby Tomlinson of Calhoun; and several aunts, uncles, extended family members and many friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with Minister West Dandridge, the Rev. Tony Vines and the Rev. Carl Haulk officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, concluding with a white dove release provided by the funeral home.

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

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

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Ruth Locke
Died: 02-16-2004

Mary Ruth Locke, 69, of Etowah, died late Monday evening, Feb. 16, 2004, at her residence.

A daughter of the late James Wesley Cavett, she was a native of Polk County and had lived in Etowah since 1956. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her first husband, Hoyt C. Martin; and three sons, Ralph, Tim and Bryant Martin.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Locke of Etowah; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Wesley and Deborah Martin and Rod Calvin and Debra K. Martin, all of Cleveland, and Kim David and Karen Martin of Old Fort; 11 stepchildren, Betty Self of Englewood, H.D. Martin of Riceville, Joyce Atwood of Knoxville, Carolyn Spurling of Etowah, Ellen Burnett of Athens, Susan Rymer of Athens, Pamela Locke of Etowah, Donna Cross of Etowah, Benny Locke of Benton, Larry Locke of Englewood, and Billy Locke of Athens; her mother, Glada Cavett of Etowah; seven grandchildren, Vic Martin, Jeremi Martin, Eric Martin, Laurel Martin, Brenton Martin, Mandy Martin and Kayla Martin; 37 step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, Daisy Martin and Calvin Martin; and two brothers, Ray Cavett of Old Fort, and Ronald Cavett of Saginaw, Mich.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Triplett officiating. Burial will follow in Etowah Cemetery.

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

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend this visitation or service, call the office at 423-263-7033, or sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com

Linda Moses Martin
Died: 02-16-2004

Linda Moses Martin, 60, of Etowah, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Pauline Logan Moses.

Survivors include her husband, Lewis Martin of Etowah; two daughters and one son-in-law, Sandra Kennedy of Etowah, and Sherry and Brian Long of Gray; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Sheba Townsend of Madisonville; five grandchildren, Nicholas and Nicole Kennedy, Michael and Andrew Long and Amanda Kolak; and one brother and sister-in-law, Charles "Butch" and Sarah Moses of Athens.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Tripplett officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

Roy E. "Poochie" Russell
Died: 02-18-2004

Roy E. "Poochie" Russell, 64, of Schererville, Ind., and formerly of Griffith, Ind., died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004.

A son of the late Otto and Alene Russell, he was a general foreman at Bethlehem Steel for more than 30 years. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel overseas.

Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Roy Jr., and Teresa Russell of Schaumburg, Ill., Sam and Jennifer Russell of Highland, Ind., and Garrett Russell of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren, Sarah Russell, Todd Russell, Ryan Russell and Logan Russell; his loving companion, Nancy Collier of Schererville, Ind.; four brothers and one sister-in-law, J.D. and Pat Russell of Florida, Bill Russell of Athens, Jack Russell of Delano, and Danny Russell of Maryville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Bruce Davis of Delano, and Bobbie and Olear Lowe Jr., of Pascagoula, Miss.; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Kuiper Funeral Home in Highland, Ind. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or to the Cancer Resource Centre, 900 Ridge Road, Suite J, Munster, IN 46321.

Kuiper Funeral Home of Highland, Ind., is in charge of arrangements

Bonnie E. "Bud" Adams
Died: 02-18-2004

Bonnie E. "Bud" Adams, 77, of Etowah, died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, 2004, at Woods Memorial Hospital.

A daughter of the late Charles Nelson and Suzanna Palestine Ghorley Adams, she was a native of Polk County and had lived in McMinn County for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by four brothers; and four sisters.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday in the north chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday in Mt. View Cemetery in Polk County.

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

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

Billy B. Johnson
Died: 02-17-2004

Billy B. Johnson, 72, a native of Englewood, and a resident of Cleveland for the past 32 years, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at a local hospital.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Cleveland, where he was also a deacon. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, with 21 years of service, and was a son of the late S.B. and Amanda Grant Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Bramlett Johnson of Cleveland; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Howard Johnson of Dalton, Billy and Pam Johnson of Cabot, Ark., Michael and Shauna Johnson of Barrington, Ill., and Timothy Johnson of Manchester, Ky.; six grandchildren: Jeremy Johnson, Laura Johnson, Mikayla Johnson, Brett Wapotish, Brooke Sims and Lori Sims; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Pickard and Viola Jones, both of Cleveland; one brother, Cecil Johnson of Madisonville; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the First Christian Church of Cleveland with Pastor Dewayne Renfro officiating.

The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Music Department, 3925 N. Ocoee St., NW, Cleveland, TN 37312.

Ralph Buckner Funeral Home of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements

Louise Josephine Hicks Boles
Died: 02-17-2004

Louise Josephine Hicks Boles, 62, of Decatur, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.

A daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Hicks, she was a native of Bradley County and a resident of Meigs County for most of her life. She was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church of Decatur.

Survivors include her husband, Willis Boles of Decatur; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Wagner and James Greene, and Linda Wagner and Darrell Davis, all of Decatur; one son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Janie Boles of Cleveland; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Roy Hicks of Cleveland, Troy and Mary Hicks of Murfreesboro, and Lowell and Shirley Hicks of Cleveland; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha and Raymond Rodgers and Joann and Arnold Truelove, all of Cleveland; six grandchildren, Eric and Amy Faulkner, Seth Boles, Brooke and Angel Davis and Kristan Greene; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Bonnie Crisp and Faye Richmond, both of Decatur.

Funeral services were noon Friday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Wilcox and the Rev. Max Redman officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ruel Nance, Ralph Bredwell, Guffey Boyd, Gary Bennett, Frank Colbaugh and Bill Crisp.

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

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur was in charge of arrangements.

Louise Josephine Hicks Boles
Died: 02-17-2004

Louise Josephine Hicks Boles, 62, of Decatur, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.

A daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Hicks, she was a native of Bradley County and a resident of Meigs County for most of her life. She was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church of Decatur.

Survivors include her husband, Willis Boles of Decatur; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Wagner and James Greene, and Linda Wagner and Darrell Davis, all of Decatur; one son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Janie Boles of Cleveland; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Roy Hicks of Cleveland, Troy and Mary Hicks of Murfreesboro, and Lowell and Shirley Hicks of Cleveland; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha and Raymond Rodgers and Joann and Arnold Truelove, all of Cleveland; six grandchildren, Eric and Amy Faulkner, Seth Boles, Brooke and Angel Davis and Kristan Greene; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Bonnie Crisp and Faye Richmond, both of Decatur.

Funeral services were noon Friday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Wilcox and the Rev. Max Redman officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ruel Nance, Ralph Bredwell, Guffey Boyd, Gary Bennett, Frank Colbaugh and Bill Crisp.

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

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur was in charge of arrangements

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Larry Bain
Died: 02-19-2004

Larry Bain, 60, of Decatur, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at Cleveland Community Hospital.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery.

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

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Leonard Palmer
Died: 02-21-2004

Joe Leonard Palmer, 85, of Athens, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Powell and Minnie Bell Gossett Palmer, and was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Swafford Palmer; one daughter, Sherry Mashburn; one son, Sam Palmer; three brothers, Jack, John and Edison Palmer; and four sisters, Edna Butler, Mamie Martin, Rittie Rosa Malone and Mary Nell Thrasher.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Joetta Wnuk of Athens, and Wanda and Charlie Kennedy of Philadelphia; one son, Leonard Palmer of Athens; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Roe and Ruth Palmer of Athens.

Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Malone Cemetery with the Rev. Claude Irons officiating.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

Allen "Nick" Stanage
Died: 02-22-2004

Allen "Nick" Stanage, 29, of Decatur, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John William and Patricia Gladin, was of the Baptist faith and played football.

Survivors include his father, Allen Lewis Stanage of Decatur; his mother, Patricia Gladin Oran of Decatur; two brothers, Charles Martin Baugis of Decatur, and Jamie Baugis of Lebanon; and special friend, Jamie Armstead of Nashville.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Max Redman officiating. Burial will follow in Decatur City Cemetery.

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

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements.

Ethel Stone Carroll
Died: 02-22-2004

Ethel Stone Carroll, 85, of Athens died Sunday evening, Feb. 22, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native of Lenoir, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Bertie Lee and Lydia Kerley Stone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. "Berry" Carroll; one stepson, Johnny Carroll; and five brothers, Kermit, Max, Ed, Kenneth and Herman Stone. She was a member of the South Liberty Church of Christ and had assisted her late husband in the grocery business for many years. She was a member of the Athens Area Council of the Arts and the Community Artist League and was a well-known artist in the East Tennessee area.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Waymon Masingale of Riceville; one son and daughter-in-law, Max and Melody Carroll of Calhoun; two granddaughters, Patti West of Riceville, and Anne Montgomery of Athens; five grandsons, Ronnie Lingerfelt of Alpharetta, Ga., Mike Masingale of Athens, Steve Carroll and Eric Carroll, both of Cleveland, and Terry Carroll of Ft. Myers, Fla.; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bertie Lee Bratton of Athens, and Pattie S. Tomlin of Woodstock, Conn.; and a special friend, Rhodelle Cunningham Miller.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with Minister Jim McGaha and Minister Bill Wilkinson officiating. Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in McMinn Memory Gardens with her grandsons and grandsons-in-law serving as pallbearers.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the AACA Building Fund, 1 North Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303, or to the Ethel Stone Scholarship Fund that is being established at Athens Federal Community Bank, Athens, TN 37303, for a worthy student to further their art education.

Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Ethel Stone Carroll.

Margaret Sarah Fairman
Died: 02-21-2004

Margaret Sarah Fairman, 70, of Athens, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Thomas and Dollie S. Carter Fairman, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She retired from Thomas & Betts in 1994, and was a former employee of Park Avenue Laundry and Burlington Woolen Mills. She was a member of Liberty Church of Jesus Christ and was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ on Oct. 28, 2001, and received the gift of the Holy Ghost in 2002. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Maggie Fairman and Kathleen Green; and one brother, Wesley Fairman.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Tammy Fairman of Niota; one grandson and spouse, Roger and Amanda Fairman II of Athens; one granddaughter, Krystale Fairman of Niota; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Daisy Woods of Bradenton, Fla., Lorine Murr of Athens, Rose and John Whitmer of Resaca, Ga., and Faye and Johnny Hall of Charleston; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Nella Fairman of Duncan, Okla., and Mancil and Helen Fairman of Athens; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Pryor and the Rev. Roger Fairman officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

Active pallbearers will be Brother Larry Kennedy, Brother Tommy Frye, Brother Mitchell Wright, Brother Jason Kennedy, Brother Jim Wallace, Brother Ed Pryor, Brother Keith Pryor and Brother Rod Pilkey.

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

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

Mary Land Buckner
Died: 02-20-2004

Mary Land Buckner, 67, of Cleveland, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Bradley Memorial Hospital in Cleveland.

A native of McMinn County, she had resided in Bradley County for several years. A daughter of the late Polk and Grace Blackwell Land, she was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rachel Brooks; and one son, Mark Buckner.

Survivors include her husband, John L. Buckner of Cleveland; three daughters, Gracie Hicks of Cleveland, Karen Minnis of Decatur, and Jeanette Millsaps of Cleveland; two sons, James Dale Buckner of Englewood, and Ora Johnny Buckner of Ocoee; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Clayton Buckner officiating. Burial followed in Mars Hill Cemetery.

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

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah was in charge of arrangements. If you were unable to attend this visitation or service, please call the office at263-7033 for further information, or you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com

Jack Frankiln Puett
Died: 02-20-2004

Jack Franklin Puett, 74, of Madisonville, and a former resident of Athens, died Friday morning, Feb. 20, 2004, at his residence.

A native of Athens and a longtime resident of Monroe County, he was a son of the late Willis Lee "Big Boy" and Rosa Pearl Rowland Puett, and was of the Church of Christ faith. He served in the U.S. Army and was a mechanic/truck driver.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Billie McElroy Puett of Madisonville; one daughter, Gail Brewton of Madisonville; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ken Puett of Madisonville, and Audie and Linda Puett of Athens; two granddaughters, LeAnn Brewton and Jennifer Puett; three grandsons, Jamie Polke, Michael Polke and Barry Myers; one great-grandson, Brandon Polke; and two brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law, Horace Thompson and Curtis and Elizabeth McElroy, all of Maryville, Evelyn Himes of Alexandria, Va., Tommye Fisher of Alcoa, Orzell McElroy of Kenosha, Wis., and Connie McElroy of Tracy City.

Graveside services were 2 p.m. Sunday at Mars Hill Cemetery with Carlos Matthews officiating.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ziegler Funeral Home.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.

Gordon Larry Bain
Died: 02-19-2004

Gordon Larry Bain, 60, of Decatur, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at Cleveland Community Hospital.

He was of the Baptist faith, was an avid horseman and was a self-employed dump truck driver. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Bain.

Survivors include his mother, Edna Potter Bain of Ft. Olgethorpe, Ga.; his wife, Linda Hicks Bain of Decatur; one son, Jordan Bain of Flintstone, Ga.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Paul Marsh of Chattanooga, Jennifer and Mark Caldwell of Decatur, Laura and Dale Forrester of Chickamauga, Ga., and Leslie and Tim McBride of Ooltewah; and 11 grandchildren, Katie, Caroline, Eric, Phillip, Gage, Seth, Corey, Kirby, Holly, Haven and Colby.

Graveside services were 1 p.m. Saturday in Good Hope Cemetery with the Rev. David Evans officiating.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur was in charge of arrangements

Luke "Adrin" Farley
Died: 02-21-2004

Luke "Adrin" Farley, 75, of Decatur, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at his residence.

He was a member of St. Girard Catholic Church in Rossville, Ga., and was a member of the East Ridge American Legion and the Meigs County AMVETS in Decatur. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Dorothy Farley.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years in April, Jane Wise Farley of Decatur; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Kit and Lisa Farley of Friendsville, and Kevin Farley of Pikeville; one daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Sonny Metts of Decatur; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ilien and Dill Causby and Dorothy Ann Farley, all of Chattanooga; seven grandchildren, Beth, Casey, Shelbi and Avery Metts and Alyssa, Joshua and Kane Farley; and two great-grandchildren, Tara and Abby Farley.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Ruchling officiating. Burial will follow in the Farley Family Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Adventa Hospice, 744 Tell St., Suite 100, Athens, TN 37303.

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements.

John Wesley Powell
Died: 02-23-2004

John Wesley Powell, 92, of Athens, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Thomas T. and Ella Sutton Powell, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He was the oldest member of Fairview Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Union Carbide Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelle Faye Mahoney Powell on Sept. 23, 1991; one daughter, Wanda Lee Powell; one brother, J. Lawrence Powell; and two sisters, Ruth Puett and Mamie Lee Smith.

Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Glenna and Jim Gilliam of Athens, Billie Crook of Nashville, and Betty and Bob Beck of Helena, Mont.; one sister, Mildred Grisham of Athens; two brothers, James Powell of Oakdale, and Thomas Powell of Strawberry Plains; four grandchildren and spouses, Pam and T.J. Jurgeluks, Ken Crook and fiancée, Amanda Hopkins, Amy and Lynn Spears and Eric Gilliam and friend, Angie Watkins; four great-grandchildren, Lauren Jurgeluks, Lindsay Jurgeluks, Leslie Jurgeluks and Ashlynn Spears; and a special friend, Sue Ball.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Scallions, the Rev. Steve Grubbs and the Rev. David Grisham officiating. Graveside services will be noon Wednesday at McMinn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Jim Gilliam, Eric Gilliam, Lynn Spears, T.J. Jurgeluks, Ken Crook and Harold Hunter. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Carter, Tom McDaniel and Joe Webb.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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

Joseph A. "Paddle" Casteel
Died: 02-24-2004

Joseph A. "Paddle" Casteel, 79, of Englewood, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Horace and Alma Brown Casteel. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Englewood, where he served as a deacon and choir member. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Englewood and was retired from Athens Products. He was a veteran and POW of World War II and received the Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, American Campaign Medal and EAME Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years and the mother of his children, Margaret McCaslin Casteel; two sons, Joseph Micheal Casteel and Randy Casteel; his second wife, Ada Bryson Casteel; one great-granddaughter, Macy Margaret Speed; and two brothers and one sister-in-law, William O. and Louise Prichard Casteel and Lester Casteel.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Gary and Maria Casteel of Miami, Fla.; one daughter, Teresa Casteel of Englewood; two grandsons, Levi Casteel and Joseph Adams, both of Miami, Fla.; two granddaughters, Ginger Speed of Knoxville, and Cheri Kelly of La Crosse, Ind.; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Madison Speed, both of Knoxville; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Marie and Jake Haney, Edna Green, Princess and Carl Reed, Gracie and Jack Raper and Carrie Sue and Lynn Brown, all of Englewood; one sister-in-law, Freda Casteel Watson; several nieces and nephews; and three very special and loving caregivers, Jill Torbett, Nettie Williams and Joy Shadden.

Funeral services will be 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy McCarter officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday and proceed to Sunrise Cemetery in Englewood for the 11 a.m. burial with military honors and nephews serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Mirdeth A. Roberts
Died: 02-24-2004

Mirdeth A. Roberts, 92, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bowers Funeral Home.

A complete obituary, including survivors, will be in tomorrow’s newspaper.

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements.

Agatha Elizabeth Moon
Died: 02-24-2004

Agatha Elizabeth Moon, 90, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at a Cleveland hospital.

Born in Meigs County on July 31, 1913, she was a retired registered nurse and dedicated her life to helping people. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Jacob Moon and Hattie Ethel Hood; four brothers, James Jacob Moon, Walter Agnew Moon, Harvey Lester Moon and John Austin Moon; and one sister, Margaret Euphemia Kelly.

Survivors include two brothers, Robert Lee Moon and Nathaniel H. Moon, both of Decatur; four sisters, Dorothy Marie Whitehead of Knoxville, Phyllis Ethel Shelton of Calhoun, Julie Lee Madix of Oak Ridge, and Mabel Louise McKinney of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Good Hope Baptist Church in Big Spring with the Rev. Earl Graves officiating. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends after 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Fike Funeral Home of Cleveland, a Dignity Memorial Provider, is in charge of arrangements.

Maggie Lee Farner Ferguson
Died: 02-25-2004

Maggie Lee Farner Ferguson, 85, of Athens, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at NHC of Athens.

A daughter of the late Will and Jane Runyon Farner, she was a native of Farner and a resident of Athens for most of her life. She was a member of North Athens Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Athens Hosiery Mill. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Warren G., Hayden, Lester, Harvey and Fred Farner; and six sisters, Monnie Axley, Jessie Winder, Bessie Melton, Nola Ellis, Alvilla Calhoun and Hazel Farner.

Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Rosezella and Wayne Crabtree of Athens, Vaughnette and Eddie Parker of Port Orange, Fla., Jean and Allen Derrick of Athens, and Jane and Roy Lee Whaley of Athens; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ray Ferguson and Jeff and Karen Ferguson, all of Athens; 12 grandchildren, Dr. Barry Crabtree, Brent Crabtree, Renee Parker, Kim Darden, Stevie Parker, Karen Derrick, Brian Derrick, Dana Jaquish, Shayne Whaley, Todd Ferguson, Dustin Ferguson and Cortney Ferguson; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Wattenbarger officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Faye Forgety, 120 County Road 447, Athens, TN 37303.

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

Mirdeth Amanda Pullen Roberts
Died: 02-24-2004

Mirdeth Amanda Pullen Roberts, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, 2004.

Leaving this world with the same quiet dignity that distinguished her life, she devoted nearly a century of service to God, her family, her community and her church.

Born in Decatur in 1911, she was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and a longtime member of the Home Demonstration Club. She was an alumnus of Tennessee Wesleyan College and, although she never held a job outside the home, she was known as a skilled seamstress in the area and was a constant supporter of her late husband, E.F. "Gene" Roberts’, many civic activities and his lengthy participation in gospel music, for which he was widely known.

She found fulfillment in the simple pleasures of nature, being an ardent gardener. Not only did she have an abundance of flowers and plants outside her house each year, but she also kept a bright spot of flowers inside at all times to cheer her family and friends. She was a daughter who earned the unquestioned respect of her parents, a faithful and loyal wife of 67 years, a mother who gave unconditional love to her children and their spouses, a grandmother who provided each grandchild with a solidarity that has contributed to their personal happiness and success, and a great-grandmother who shared a common spirit with even the tiniest one.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William E. and Ella Rose Pullen; three brothers, Corbin, Hubert and Cecil Pullen; one sister, Veda Pullen Powers; and one granddaughter, Sandra Elizabeth Dannel.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Bobby" Pullen and Anna Jean Roberts of Decatur; two daughters and sons-in-law, Eleanor R. and J.W. Dannel of Athens, and Celia R. and Charles Thompson of Fountain City; six grandchildren and spouses, Mike and Michelle Dannel of Athens, Margaret and Kevin Eichelburger of Newport News, Va., Cindy and Sam Jiles of Knoxville, Caroline and George Hatcher of Greenbrier, Sharmin and Clint Baker of Decatur, and Shane and Sharon Roberts of Athens; 21 great-grandchildren; three sisters, June Liner of Athens, Juanita Bentley of Gallatin, and Verna Pullen, a 30-year missionary to Africa who now lives in Athens; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Tom Blacksheir officiating. Burial will follow in Goodfield Church Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Goodfield Cemetery Trust Fund, c/o Frances Roberts, 12679 Highway 58 South, Decatur, TN 37322.

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements

Becky Jean Taggart
Died: 02-27-2004

Becky Jean Taggart, 42, of Etowah, died early Friday morning, Feb. 27, 2004, at her residence.

A native of Waupaca, Wis., she had been a resident of McMinn County for the past three years. She was of the Methodist faith and had worked as a school bus driver and a housekeeper at Woods Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Harlan C. Jensen Sr.; her maternal grandparents, James and Margaret Ryan; and three nephews.

Survivors include her husband, Kevin Taggart of Etowah; two sons, Jason Robert Taggart and Adam William Taggart, both of Waupaca, Wis.; one daughter, Amy Jo Taggart of Etowah; her parents, Harlan C. Jr., and Jean Marie Jensen of Waupaca, Wis.; her grandmother, Ramona Jensen; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lynne and Ronald Minton, Nancy and David Hinte and Theresa Jensen, all of Waupaca, Wis.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harlan C. III and Andrea Jensen of Waupaca, Wis., and James and Evelyn Jensen of Serra Vista, Ariz.; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edwin and Peggy Taggart of Waupaca, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, Wis., at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home.

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

Nellie Lucile Elkins
Died: 02-26-2004

Nellie Lucile Elkins, 99, of Etowah, died late Thursday evening, Feb. 26, 2004, at Etowah Health Care Center.

A daughter of the late William H. and Kitty Maxwell Peck, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She was the oldest member of North Etowah Baptist Church, and was the oldest living graduate of McMinn County High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. Elkins; and one son, Joe E. Elkins.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Elbert W. and Charlsie Elkins of Athens, and Ross and Glenna Elkins of Etowah; one daughter and son-in-law, Dean and John Ray McKeehan of Athens; one daughter-in-law, Linnell Elkins of Chattanooga; 11 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Sunday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Dr. Gerald Atkins and the Rev. Allen Bates officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home and proceed to McMinn Memory Gardens for the 11 a.m. burial.

Pallbearers will be Michael Elkins, Jeff Ratledge, George Ratledge, Shawn McKeehan, Josh Stevens and Mitchell Elkins.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Friends may call after 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Etowah Baptist Church Connector Building Fund.

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

Mary Anne Thomas Long
Died: 02-26-2004

Mary Anne Thomas Long, 73, of Athens died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2004, at her residence.

A lifelong resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Horace R. and Neenah "Billie" Billingsley Thomas. She was a longtime community leader and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for the past 70 years, where she had served in all offices of the church. She was chosen Athens Mother of the Year in 1993 and was chosen Tennessee Mother of the Year by the Tennessee Mothers Association. She was a member of the Athens Chapter No. 159 OES. She was past president of Athens Federated Garden Club; past president of Athens Browning Federated Woman’s Club; past president of McMinn County Library Board; and had served on the Fort Loudoun Regional Library Board. She served as president of the PTA in several schools, being a member from 1956 until 1978. She was a strong supporter of the Adult Basic Education program "Help Adults Learn," and had been a volunteer swimming instructor for the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.

Survivors include her husband, Ed Long of Athens; two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Randy Ensminger of Cleveland, and Mary Elizabeth and Tom McCormack of Athens, Ga.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Sheila Long of Readyville, and Rob and Beverly Long of Englewood; five granddaughters, Jamie Ensminger, Mandy Ensminger, Rachel Long, Calli McCormack and Cassi McCormack; four grandsons, Chris Long, Josh Ensminger, Josh Alexander and Ryan Ensminger; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillian and Harold Coker of Chattanooga, and Neenah and Guy Willingham of Birchwood; two sisters-in-law, Jo Long of Athens, and Peggy Rogers and husband, Jim, of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Chris Long, Josh Ensminger, Ryan Ensminger and Joshua Alexander, and Carl Richesin, Jack Underdown, Frank McMillian and Trey Seymour.

The body will be in state at Jerry Smith Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the E.G. Fisher Library, P.O. Box 1815, Athens, TN 37371-1815, or to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 396, Athens, TN 37371-0396.

Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Mary Anne Thomas Long