9-1-2004

A lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Luther W. "Luke" and Leta Casteel Perkinson, and was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Lou Partain Gamble. He was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and regularly attended the First Baptist Church of Athens. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, in the 320th Bomb Group-443 Squadron, and attended many of the annual reunions. He was a member of the Sweetwater Valley Life Underwriters Association and was retired from Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company. He was a past member of the Rotary Club and the Jaycees. He was the longtime scorekeeper for the McMinn County Cherokees football team and a member of the Cherokee Booster Club.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Bohannon Perkinson of Athens; one son and daughter-in-law, Bo and Lynn Perkinson of Athens; one daughter, Ann Perkinson of Knoxville; one granddaughter, Lindsay Perkinson of Washington, D.C.; one grandson, Tyler Perkinson of Athens; and one sister, Verna Peck of Orlando, Fla.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Womack officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Steve Norwood, Carl Hutsell, Sam Feezell, James Burris, Tyler Perkinson, Jerry Partain, Billy Partain and Johnny Coffman.

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

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

He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Niota, where he had served on the deacon board, and was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lula Moore.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 19 years, Ella Mae Moore of Niota; one son and daughter-in-law, Clinton Ray and Pharriest Moore of Lebanon; three daughters and one son-in-law, Ester Moore and Tonya and Raymond McDermott, all of Niota, and Kathleen Gray of Mt. Clemens, Mich.; one stepdaughter and spouse, Nancy and Tony Moore of Niota; seven stepsons and four spouses, J.B. and Carolyn Smith of Madisonville, David Smith, Chris Smith and Marcus Smith, all of Athens, Lloyd and Victoria Smith of Cleveland, and Timothy and Angela Wilkerson and Terrance and Susan Smith, all of Niota; one sister, Mary Wilson of Sweetwater; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Bob Moore of Athens, and Ulysses and Louise Moore of Niota; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one devoted sister-in-law, Catherine Moore of Niota.

Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Donnie Hickman officiating.

09-03-2004

He was a retired engineer for Taylor Implement Company and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Lena Borden Davis of Niota; two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Sandra Davis and Ricky and Lisa Davis, all of Niota; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and Robert Turner of Niota, Karen and Larry Knox of Sweetwater, and Donna Trew of Ten Mile; five grandsons, John Davis and his wife, Tammie, Eddie and Jason Wyrick and Kirkland and Keegan Knox; four granddaughters, Melissa Carpenter and her husband, Bobby, Alessi Turner, and Amy and Keri Davis; one great-grandson, Noah Davis; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Gail Davis; and three sisters, Lena Thompson, Edith Newberry and Martha Anderson.

Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at Loudon Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Moore officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sweetwater Memorial Garden for the graveside service with military honors provided by VFW Post 5156.

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

A son of the late Claude and Flora Hood Stiles, he was a native of McMinn County and a former resident of San Diego, Calif. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a dispatcher for the Charleston Police Department and Amtrack.

Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Alice Degroote Stiles of Calhoun; one son, Michael Larry Stiles of Calhoun; three daughters, Stacy McNeely and her husband, Danny Mowery of Charleston, Pamela Hackett of San Bernardino, Calif., and Sheryl Dillion of Arrowhead, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Stiles Family Cemetery with Danny Mowery, Michael McNeely, Michael Stiles, Eric Stiles, Mike McNeely and Kevin Chin serving as pallbearers.

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

09-6-2004

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Horace and Elizabeth Gentry Ware. A member of East Athens Baptist Church and a former Sunday school director, he enjoyed singing and leading singing at the church and the McMinn Senior Activity Center. He had been a member of various quartets and was a retired supervisor at Mayfield’s Dairy after 35 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Thelma Mae Gravitt Ware of Athens; three sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Carole Ware of Athens, Glenn and Prissey Ware of Athens, Ga., and Larry and Terry Ware of Knoxville; one brother, Paul Ware of Athens; six grandchildren; five great-granchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Pete Mullins and the Rev. Arliss Slack officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Bill Cox, Johnny Cox, Don Gravitt, Tommy Sanders, Allen Swafford and Donald Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Leon Roy Sunday School Class of East Athens Baptist Church.

The family received friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to East Athens Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 446, Athens, TN 37371-0446.

She was a daughter of the late Charley and Maud Clark Letner, and was a member of Ten Mile Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis J. Gunter; one brother, Elmus Curly Letner; and two baby brothers, Billy and Lester Letner.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald J. and Joy Gunter of Kenosha, Wisc., and Ronald and Sandy Gunter of Ware Shoales, S.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Wade Stephens of Ten Mile; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Cotton and Betty Letner and J.W. and Louise Letner, all of Chattanooga, Bud and Carolyn Letner of Trion, Ga., and Chester and Connie Letner and Earl and Dorothy Letner, all of Ten Mile; three sisters, Anna Mae Letner of Ten Mile, Ruby Letner of Georgetown and Faye Letner of Ten Mile; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday at Ten Mile Holiness Church with the Rev. Edgar Howard officiating. Burial was in Roberts Cemetery in Ten Mile.

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

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Thomas Maynor Malone. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Bellfount Baptist Church.

Survivors include his loving wife of 23 years, Maria G. Malone of Athens; one daughter, Bridgett Malone of Athens; his mother, Lillie Mae Malone of Athens; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Larry and Judy Malone, Mark and Patricia Malone and Marshall Malone, all of Athens; one sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Garry Turpin of Madisonville; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jose and Rieardo Barrados of Mexico City, Mexico, and Victoria and Eva Barrados of Mexico City, Mexico; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Lake Walker officiating. Burial will be in McMinn Memory Gardens.

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

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Carey Boyd, and was an electrician/plumber.

Survivors include his wife, Lora Cody Boyd of Athens; his mother, Grace Ghorley Boyd of Athens; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Charlotte Boyd of Niota, and Paul and Patricia Boyd of Sweetwater; and one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Clyde Baker of Buckeye, Ariz.

Graveside services were 10 a.m. Sunday at Eastanallee Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Dishman officiating.

Pallbearers were Jeremy, Chris and Rocky Boyd, and Tim and Melvin Farner.

There was no formal visitation.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.

A daughter of the late Alex and Susie Williams Lance, she was a member of High Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Carl "Buddy" Lance Jr.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Ellis "Bud" Bettis; her children and their spouses, Hubert and Della Bettis, Etta and Billy Wallace, all of Niota, Linda and Charles Mason and Doris and Mike Ingram, all of Sweetwater; and Wayne Bettis of Philadelphia; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six sisters, Geneva Bearden, Frankie Tompkins, Toby Sims, Rosa Ward, Louise Lane and Dorothy Abercrombie, all of Florida; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Edna Bryant and Ruth Miller.

Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Loudon Funeral Home with Brother Bob Grigsby and Brother Ted Halcomb officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cedar Fork Cemetery for the graveside service.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Loudon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A native of Havre de Grace, Md., and resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Margaret Davis, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and Gary Davis.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Bebber Davis of Athens; two daughters, Tereasa and Tory Davis of Virginia Beach, Va.; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Kevin Davis of Virginia Beach, Va., Rodney Blevins of Athens, and Chris and Teresa Blevins of Athens; six grandchildren, Tyler Davis, Cheyene Davis, Brady Blevins, Sara Blevins, Isabella Maytinelli and Ian Maytinelli; his father, Robert Davis of Havre de Grace, Md.; and two sisters, Karen Dean of Havre de Grace, Md., and Linda McDowell of Norfolk, Va.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Moses officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Walt Yarosh, Mike Thompson, Randy Hunt, Steve Huckaby, Rick Kehrer and Shawn Smith.

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

He was a retired farmer and dairy farmer, and was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church. A native of Bradley County and former resident of Monroe County, he was a son of the late Henry Joseph and Josephine Bruce Murphy, and was preceded in death by an infant son, W. J. Murphy; five brothers, Sam, Sanford, Tom, Boyd and Lloyd Murphy; and two sisters, Cora Bowman and Gracie Murphy.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Zelma Marie Todd Murphy of Athens; three sons and daughters-in-law, William Max and Joyce Murphy, Wilbur and Nadine Murphy and Hugh and Jane Murphy, all of Athens; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nora and Bill Housley of Cookeville and Jewel Conner of Knoxville; one granddaughter, Tammie Murphy; one grandson, Rodney Murphy; special friends, Charles and Mary Coffey and Ed and Evelyn Miller, all of Athens; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. James Poe and Rev. Dennis Leamon officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery in Loudon County.

Pallbearers will be Charles Coffey, James Wise, Joe Murphy, Rodney Murphy, Jimmy Evans and Benny Conner.

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

Survivors include her husband of nine years, Don Atkins of Madisonville; two daughters, Chelsea and Megan Atkins, both of Madisonville; her parents, Larry and Faye Neal of Ten Mile; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and James Ragland of Signal Mountain; her grandmother, Eula Neal of Byrdstown; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Muriel and Wayne Atkins of Madisonville; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Stacie and Randall Moser of Madisonville; two nieces, Madeline and Elizabeth Ragland, both of Signal Mountain; and two nephews, Christian and Seth Moser, both of Madisonville.

Funeral services are 8 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Rockholt, the Rev. Chad Kirkpatrick and the Rev. Curt Porter officiating.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2000 L St., N.W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036, or online at www.lupus.org

He attended Watson Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Opal Martin of Madisonville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and David Wand of Salt Lake City, Utah, Lisa and David Marney and Tammy and Carl Scroggs, all of Madisonville; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Maria Martin of Salt Lake City, Utah; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nine sisters and eight brothers-in-law, Cindy Marie and Bob Jennings of Riceville, Billie McNally of Athens, Evelyn and David Winder and Dorothy and Johnny Hyde, all of Athens, Laura and Charlie Hobbs of Cleveland, Priscilla and Andy Watkins, Diane and Roho Lamb, Teresa and Bobby Stokes and May and Tony Atchley, all of Athens; two brothers and four sisters-in-law, Harriell and Tammy Martin and Wayne and Jenny Martin, all of Athens, Wanda Martin of Dalton, Ga., and Betty Martin of Niota; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. Russ Cooper officiating. Burial was in Sullins Cemetery in Athens.

9-7-2004

A native of Waverly and longtime resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Lillie Milford Byrum, and was preceded in death by her husband, James Melvin Long; and one son, William H. Long. She was a former employee of the Dollar General Store and she enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James Alfred and Gail Long of Charleston, and Danny Ray and Robbie Long of Englewood; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Anna Mae Rigney of Manchester; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Franklin officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday in McMinn Memory Gardens with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

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

9-8-2004

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Carey Boyd, and was an electrician/plumber.

Survivors include his wife, Lora Cody Boyd of Athens; his mother, Grace Ghorley Boyd of Athens; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Charlotte Boyd of Niota, and Paul and Patricia Boyd of Sweetwater; and one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Clyde Baker of Buckeye, Ariz.

Graveside services were 10 a.m. Sunday at Eastanallee Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Dishman officiating.

Pallbearers were Jeremy, Chris and Rocky Boyd, and Tim and Melvin Farner.

There was no formal visitation.

Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.

He attended Watson Chapel Baptist Church. A son of the late Jim and Ruth Martin of Athens, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Karen Marie; one sister, Mollie Ruth Martin; and five brothers, Junior, David, Jackie, Eddie and Kenneth Martin, all of Athens.

Survivors include his wife, Opal Martin of Madisonville; one daughter and son-in-law, Anita and David Wand of Salt Lake City, Utah; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Maria Martin of Salt Lake City, Utah; two stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and David Marney and Tammy and Carl Scroggs, all of Madisonville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nine sisters and eight brothers-in-law, Marie and Bob Jennings, Billie McNelley, Evelyn and David Winder and Dorotha and Johnny Hyde, all of Athens, Laura and Charlie Hale of Georgetown, Priscilla and Andy Watkins, Dianne and James "Roho" Lamb, Teresa and Bobby Stokes and Mary and Tony Atchley, all of Athens; two brothers and four sisters-in-law, Wayne and Jenny Martin, and Harold and Tammy Martin, all of Athens, Wanda Martin of Dalton, Ga., and Betty Martin of Niota; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. Russ Cooper officiating. Burial was in Sullins Cemetery in Athens.

She was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by her father, Benny Farrington.

Survivors include her mother, Carolyn Womac of Ten Mile; her husband, Timothy Peak of Decatur; one son, Timothy Peak Jr., of Decatur; one daughter, Christina Peak of Decatur; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Amanda Farrington of Decatur, and Benny and Misty Farrington Jr., of Englewood; and one sister and brother-in-law, Tonya and Allen Stinnett of Decatur.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Couch and the Rev. Bruce Malone officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Memorial Gardens.

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

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Arnold L. Ware, Jr. of Cleveland; four children and their spouses, Mark and DeeDee Ware of Calhoun, Marilyn and John Duncan of Calhoun, Melinda Purdie Heatherly of Caryville, and David Ware of Cleveland; one brother and sister-in-law, William H. and Barbara Walker of Calhoun; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Dee Bailey of Tampa, Fl.; eight grandchildren, Kelly McCutcheon, Ben Ware, Nancy Carey, Brandon Ware, Ty Purdie, Matthew Purdie, Alexis Ware, and Shaelyn Ware; and two great grandchildren, Natalie McCutcheon and Brodie Ware.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday at Grissom Funeral Home with Pastor Allan Lovelace officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at Calhoun Baptist Church Cemetery with Ben Ware, Brandon Ware, Ty Purdie, Matthew Purdie, Doug McCutcheon, and Brian Carey serving as pallbearers. A Trinity Dove Release Ceremony will conclude the service. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105 or by phone (901) 578-2000.

Grissom Funeral Home of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements

9-9-2004

A resident of Monroe County and former resident of Loudon, she was a member and missionary of the Jehovah’s Witness. She was a daughter of the late James Owen and Susan Taylor Mills and was preceded in death by her husband, Elige W. Blair, Sr. in 1972 and a son, Max Gordon Blair on April 16, 1994.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Georgia and Donald McNabb of Riceville; one son and daughter-in-law, Elige W. Blair, Jr. and Marion Blair of Knoxville; one brother, Laylie Mills of Oviedo, Fl.; seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2004 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Athens with Doyle Scott officiating.

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A native of Monroe County, she was a resident of McMinn County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late George and Gertrude Ervin Black. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil J. Tallent, who died Aug. 4, 2004 and her parents, George and Gertrude Ervin Black; a daughter, Edna Rae Disney; sisters Annie Mitchell Morris, Imogene Hooper, Mary Lee Pass and Bertie Mae Patrick; and brothers Homer Black and Willie Black.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Jay Wallis, and Audine and Tom Aderhold, all of Etowah; grandchildren, Frank and Bobbie Disney, Jr., Cecilia Lawrence, Marty and Theressa Aderhold, Keith and Pam Aderhold, Greg and Laura Aderhold, and Cindy and Mike Bible; 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Irene McDowell of Etowah; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Lee Black of St. Charles, Mo., and Clarence and Ann Black of Cleveland, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the South Chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim McElhaney and the Rev. Ron Allen officiating.

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

Family and friends will assemble at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, at Etowah Cemetery for the committal service, which will conclude with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

Pallbearers will be Joe Ben Kincaid, Keith Aderhold, Greg Aderhold, Marty Aderhold, Tommy Hooper, Mike Bible, Frank Disney and Dustin Aderhold.

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

9-10-2004

A native of Quebec City, Canada, he was a son of the late Nathan and Victoria Tritt Swartz. He was a graduate of McGill University where he received his PhD. He was associated with Bowater as chief chemist beginning in 1954 until his retirement.

Survivors include one brother, Mel Swartz, M.D., of Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada; and two special friends, Lois Coe of Athens, and James Lee of Calhoun.

Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Shaarey Shomayim Cemetery in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, with Sydney Halter officiating.

There will be no visitation.

You may sign the register book online at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com

9-13-2004

A daughter of the late George Blackman and Belva Athey Debety, she was a member of Tellico Chapter No. 324 O.E.S. and Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, J.L. Green of Etowah; five children, Steve Aldridge and Barbara Brakebill, both of Athens, Rita Burgess of Oliver Springs, and LaVonda Matherly and Martha Bryan, both of Etowah; nine grandchildren, Dustin and Colby Aldridge, Alicia Halcomb, David and Kevin Burgess, Destiny Homa, Ashley Matherly, and Tyler and Jordan Bryan; two stepchildren and spouses, Faye and Wendell Ethridge of Old Hickory, and Kevin and Tammy Green of Mt. Juliet; and three stepgrandchildren, Whitney Ethridge, Brittney Green and Kaelan Green.

Graveside services were 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Shady Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Coleman officiating.

9-14-2004

She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Roberts; one son, Randall Roberts; her parents, Fate and Lou Baker; and two brothers, Jr. and Herman Baker.

Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Char Roberts of Tellico Plains, Leon and Bernice Roberts of Madisonville, Gary Roberts of Tellico Plains, and Clayton and Vicki Roberts of Englewood; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Armenda Rutherford of Illinois, Nina Killian of Tellico Plains, Wilma Jean Baxter of Georgia, N. Ruth Hunt of Harrison, and Dora Debety of Tellico Plains; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. Grady Butler officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Shady Grove Cemetery.

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

Survivors include her loving husband, David M. Cleveland Jr. of Sweetwater; her loving children and their spouses, Cynthia McInnis and Tommy Lemmonds of Sweetwater, Tom and Kathy Amos of Lakewood, Colo., and Jackie and H.J. Owen of Lynchburg, Va.; seven grandchildren, Keri Virginia McInnis, John McInnis III and wife, Elizabeth, Jason, Kristi and Marc Amos and Jeremy Eric and Joel David Owen: one great-granddaughter, Emma Virginia McInnis; and two sisters, Mary Kalmer of Salt Spring, Fla., and Carol Dexter of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ Presbyterian Church in Sweetwater with a memorial/celebration service to follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Wes Alford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Gideon Bibles, Gideons International, P.O. Box 821, Sweetwater, TN 37874, be donated in her memory.

He attended Cox Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Athens, and was employed for 40 years at Athens Stove Works. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Lucy McGill McDermott; two sons William and David "Jackie" McDermott; and 12 brothers and sisters, Lucille McDermott, Rosie Jonkin, Freda Bailey, Alberta Harrison, Ellen McDermott, Alfred Cox, Rob Cox, Roy McDermott, Webster McDermott, Clust Montgomery, Joe McDermott and Robert McDermott.

Survivors include his wife, Oggie "Dean" Smith McDermott of Athens; three children and two spouses, Patsy and the Rev. Elihue Looney of Athens, Lola J. and Richard Arnold of Sweetwater, and Glenn McDermott; one devoted niece, Lafreda McDermott of Athens; one sister, Jannie Brown of Athens; nine grandchildren, Troy McDermott, Shevonne McDermott, Shannon McDermott, Rhonda Mullen, Tiffany Parris, Stuart McDermott, Tyson Brewster, Jason Looney and Dawne McDermott; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Arnold Snowden and the Rev. J.T. Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in Lanetown Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and for one hour before the service at the funeral home.

She was a native of Polk County and moved many times until settling in Etowah one year ago. She was a daughter of late Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Brannon Hamby, and the wife of the late Robert Aley Price. She was also preceded in death by one son, Capt. Kenneth Randall Price; one daughter, Lillian Price Juda; two sisters, Hester Price and Dot Brooks; and two brothers, Clayton Hamby and Herman Hamby.

Survivors include one son, Alex Price of Etowah; one daughter-in-law, Glenda Price of Oldfort, N.C.; one sister, Frances Presswood of Cleveland; one brother, J.W. Hamby of Turtletown; three grandchildren, Robert Dennis Price of Etowah, Catherine Price Scritchfield of Hawaii, and Sean Price of Hawaii; five great-grandchildren, Cody, Cameron and Aley Price, Melissa Maanao and Larissa Hammond; one special niece, Billie Sue Higgins; one special nephew, James Robert Price; and several other nieces, nephews and extended family members.

There will be no formal services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McMinn County Education Foundation. For information, contact the funeral home.

9-15-2004

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Marvin Gilbert Teague, and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Allen Teague; her grandparents, Floyd and Vonnie Haney, Johnny Millard and Dorothy Edith Teague; two uncles, A.J. Haney and Mitchell Haney; and one aunt, Louise Teague Freeman.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Tina Marie and Allen Walden of Riceville, and Crystal Gale and Chris Hitson of Athens; four grandchildren, Laura and Cody Walden and Austin and Dustin Fairbanks; her mother, Evelyn Mae Haney Teague of Athens; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Sandra Lee and David Daniels and Carol Elaine Teague, all of Athens, Vonnie Edith and Randy Swafford of Decatur, and Elizabeth Evelyn and Mike Eller of Cleveland; three brothers, Marvin Ray Teague of Athens, Michael Jay Teague of Lenoir City, and Mitchell Clay Teague of Riceville; and a special friend, Fleston Russell of Benton.

Funeral services will be noon Friday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Leamon and the Rev. Gary King officiating. Burial will follow in South Liberty Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mitch Teague, Trean Bowers, Tim Stoika, Mike Eller, Chad Odum, Scott Griand and Randy and Chad Swafford.

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

She was a native of Polk County and moved many times until settling in Etowah one year ago. She was a daughter of late Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Brannon Hamby, and the wife of the late Robert Aley Price. She was also preceded in death by one son, Capt. Kenneth Randall Price; one daughter, Lillian Price Juda; two sisters, Hester Price and Dot Brooks; and two brothers, Clayton Hamby and Herman Hamby.

Survivors include one son, Alex Price of Etowah; one daughter-in-law, Glenda Price of Oldfort, N.C.; one sister, Frances Presswood of Cleveland; one brother, J.W. Hamby of Turtletown; three grandchildren, Robert Dennis Price of Etowah, Catherine Price Scritchfield of Hawaii, and Sean Price of Hawaii; five great-grandchildren, Cody, Cameron and Aley Price, Melissa Maanao and Larissa Hammond; one special niece, Billie Sue Higgins; one special nephew, James Robert Price; and several other nieces, nephews and extended family members.

There will be no formal services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McMinn County Education Foundation. For information, contact the funeral home.

She was a native of Dayton, a former Chattanooga resident and a resident of Etowah for the past 67 years. She was a daughter of the late A. Fitzgerald and Mary Anna Evans Hood, and was the oldest member of Etowah Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.E. "Jake" Lawson.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and J.C. Blankenship of Etowah; one son and daughter-in-law, LeBron and Diane Lawson of Etowah; one granddaughter and spouse, Kelly and Steve Thomas of Dallas, Ga.; and one nephew, Michael B. Whalen.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Queen officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Green Hill Cemetery and will conclude with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

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

A native of the Cambria community near Etowah, she was a daughter of the late Frank Godfrey and Pearl Morrow Godfrey Machen. She was a member of East Etowah First Church of God and was a member of the Eastern Star, Scottsboro, Ala. chapter. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.R. Snoddy Jr.; and one brother, Kenneth Godfrey.

Survivors include one daughter, Karen Snoddy of Etowah; two sisters, Cora Anne Machen Scott of Waynesville, N.C., and Mary Jane Machen Davis of Etowah; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Doyle Lloyd and the Rev. David Watson officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday and proceed to Delano Cemetery for the 11 a.m. burial.

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

A native of Iuka, Miss., and a resident of McMinn County for the past 51 years, he was a son of the late James and Minnie Wright Holt. He was a member of Coghill Baptist Church, the American Legion, the Alhambra Shrine – Etowah Lodge No. 653, the Scottish Rite and the Chilhowee Rod and Gun Club. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served as a master sergeant in the U.S. Army, and was retired from Hiwassee Land Company as a contractor. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Wilson, J.R., James, Johnny and Bobby Holt; and one sister, Gertrude Ballard.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Evans Holt of Delano; one daughter and son-in-law, Rita and John Packett of Delano; one son and daughter-in-law, Herman and Kathy Holt of Delano; eight grandchildren, Daniel Corn, Timothy Corn, Adam Holt, Aaron Holt, Tara Perkinson, Amanda Perkinson, Aleksander Hering and Samantha Hering; two great-grandchildren, Savannah Johnson and Madison Thomas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sybil and Robert Plaxico of Jackson, and Doris and Thurman Richard of Tuscumbia, Ala.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Linda Holt of Leighton, Ala., and Joe and Linda Holt and Frank and Gloria Holt, all of Tuscumbia, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.

A Masonic service will be 8 p.m. Thursday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service officiated by the Rev. Joe Hatcher, and concluding with the Celebration of Life video. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday and proceed to Green Hill Cemetery for the 11 a.m. burial with military honors provided by the Sweetwater V.F.W.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Corn, Timothy Corn, Adam Holt, Aaron Holt, Aleksander Hering and Benny Ballard. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Maynard, Jerry Millsaps and Christopher Maynard.

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

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late William Ray and Dulcie Cline Snider, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a former employee of Athens Bed Company and was employed with Goody’s Warehouse. She was preceded in death by one sister, Billie Snider Brown; and one brother, Kenneth Snider.

Survivors include her husband, Wendell C. Montgomery of Niota; two sons and one daughter-in-law, William Buzz and Tammie Montgomery of Athens, and Doug Montgomery of Niota; three grandsons, Josh Withrow, Tyler Hughes and Cody Williams, all of Athens; one sister, Sue Snider of Knoxville; one brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Pat Snider of Etowah; one special cousin whom she helped raise, Serena Bonnett, and her husband, Mike, of Athens; special friends, Ruth Campbell and Mellie Miller, both of Decatur; several nieces and nephews; and many special loved ones and friends.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. J.E. Firestone and the Rev. Randy Montgomery officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Clearwater Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chad Stephens, Lynn "Stump" Spears, Dewight Brannon, Greg and David Kissel and Skip Kyle.

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

9-16-2004

Born on April 10, 1957, in Cleveland, to Mary Ellen McGuire and Gilbert Roberts, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was united in marriage to Judy Phillips on Aug. 14, 1987, and he, Judy and their children have lived in Ames, Iowa, since 1990. He attended Iowa State University, pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, and worked for Swine Genetics International, owned USAI Lab Supplies and managed ITSI. He was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, and was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ellen Roberts; and one sister, Tammy Butler.

Keith loved his family and always put them first in his life. His passion was music and he enjoyed songwriting and singing. He was a wonderful father and a loving husband. He is irreplaceable and unforgettable in our hearts.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Roberts of Ames, Iowa; one son and daughter-in-law, Gabriel and Chris Roberts, and their daughter, Shelby, all of Ames, Iowa; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Harmony, and her three children, J.J., Shayla and Greggory, all of Chattanooga, Charity and Larry Faber of Ames, Iowa, Heather and boyfriend, Jason Darland, both of Roland, Iowa, Bethany and boyfriend, Tony Gaul, of Ames, Iowa, and Amber and Ryan Cross of Ames, Iowa; his father, Gilbert Roberts of Calhoun; one sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Don Miller, and their daughter, Amber, all of Calhoun; one brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Susie Roberts of Niota; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church followed by burial in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Stevens Memorial Chapel.

Stevens Memorial Chapel of Ames, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements

Born in Meigs County on Sept. 4, 1912, she was preceded in death by her parents, D.T. and Bell Masoner Petitt; her husband, Mansel I. Ziegler; one brother, J.C. Petitt; and two sisters, Vernice Melton and Vera Smith.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and William Ward of Dayton; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Thomas and Pat Ziegler of Corona, Calif., James Ziegler of Santa Ana, Calif., and William Ziegler of Lake Elsinore, Calif.; five grandchildren and three spouses, Christy and Jeff Willhite, William Ziegler, Rachelle and Don Bell, Phillip and Mary Ziegler and Kevin Ziegler; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Masoner Petitt; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Lawrence Kennedy and Pauline and Tom Isom.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Beta Cemetery in Decatur with the Rev. Rusty Revis officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Bowers Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Irvine, 2472 Walnut Ave., Tustin, CA 92780.

A native of Bradley County and a resident of McMinn County for the past 67 years, he was a son of the late Carl and Tennie Shoemaker Baker. He was a member of Etowah Church of Christ, and was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Baker; and three sisters, Anna Bell Daugherty, Marie Brunett and Edith Phillips.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Erma and Spencer Casteel of Etowah; two grandchildren, Charles Casteel and Laine Casteel and wife, Margaret; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Blanche Moates of New Middleton, Ohio, and Wilma Brown of Vonore; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Minister Pat Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Conasauga Cemetery and will conclude with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

The family received friends from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

A native and lifelong resident of Etowah, he was a son of the late Wade and Alice Stewart Miller. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Miller; three brothers, Hubert Miller, Eugene Miller and William Miller; two sisters, Rosella Rayburn and Beulah Sue Rich; and one son-in-law, Charles Green.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara Green of Etowah, and Nancy and Dwayne Carroll of Englewood; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Marie Miller of Etowah, Tommy and Rose Ann Miller of Englewood, and Don and Anita Miller of Etowah; two sisters, Bessie Mae Givens of Etowah, and Lucile Clark of Florida; two brothers, Marvin Miller of Georgia and Tom Miller of California; six grandsons, Todd Carroll, Sam Carroll, Charlie Green, Jason Miller, Jimmy Miller and Kevin Miller; seven granddaughters, Haley Carroll, Arlene Murphy, Ann Ervin, Michelle Miller, Lisa Miller, Stephanie Webb and Jennifer Cheek; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the north chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Crockett and the Rev. Eddie Rowland officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Mars Hill Cemetery with grandsons serving as honorary pallbearers.

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

A native of the Cambria community near Etowah, she was a daughter of the late Frank Godfrey and Pearl Morrow Godfrey Machen. She was a member of East Etowah First Church of God and was a member of the Eastern Star, Scottsboro, Ala. chapter. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.R. Snoddy Jr.; and one brother, Kenneth Godfrey.

Survivors include one daughter, Karen Snoddy of Etowah; two sisters, Cora Anne Machen Scott of Waynesville, N.C., and Mary Jane Machen Davis of Etowah; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Doyle Lloyd and the Rev. David Watson officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday and proceed to Delano Cemetery for the 11 a.m. burial.

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

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late William H. "Shorty" and Sue Lusk Allen, and was preceded in death by one brother, James Morris "Morris" Allen, on Sept. 29, 1999; and his stepmother, Alta Isabell Bohannon Allen, on Oct. 28, 1997. He was a former employee of Bowater Southern Paper Corporation and a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Tammy Denise Jones Allen of Athens; two daughters, Casey Wheaton and Brandi Haid, both of Athens; one son and daughter-in-law, Max and Cam Allen of Sevierville; five grandchildren, Leah Wheaton, Bradley Haid, Cameron Allen, Corey Allen and Callie Allen; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Deborah and George Carriker of Gatlinburg, Joyce and Robert Powers of Athens, and June Samples of Sevierville; two sisters-in-law, Melissa Pritt and husband, Sherman, of Athens, and Linda Allen and her children, Elisha Elliott, Mark Allen and Scott Allen, all of Athens; two aunts, Rue Shamblin and husband, Ralph, of Kennesaw, Ga., and Edith Allen of Athens; special caregiver, Karen Crowder 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. Oran Creasman officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Eastanallee Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Brock, Jerry Wilson, Jack Curtis, Keith Elliott, Mark Allen, Sherman Pitt, William Jones Jr., Jerry Millsaps and Ray Yarber.

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

9-17-2004

A native and lifelong resident of Etowah, he was a son of the late Wade and Alice Stewart Miller. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Miller; three brothers, Hubert Miller, Eugene Miller and William Miller; two sisters, Rosella Rayburn and Beulah Sue Rich; and one son-in-law, Charles Green.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara Green of Etowah, and Nancy and Dwayne Carroll of Englewood; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Marie Miller of Etowah, Tommy and Rose Ann Miller of Englewood, and Don and Anita Miller of Etowah; two sisters, Bessie Mae Givens of Etowah, and Lucile Clark of Florida; two brothers, Marvin Miller of Georgia and Tom Miller of California; six grandsons, Todd Carroll, Sam Carroll, Charlie Green, Jason Miller, Jimmy Miller and Kevin Miller; seven granddaughters, Haley Carroll, Arlene Murphy, Ann Ervin, Michelle Miller, Lisa Miller, Stephanie Webb and Jennifer Cheek; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the north chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Crockett and the Rev. Eddie Rowland officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Mars Hill Cemetery with grandsons serving as honorary pallbearers.

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

She was a daughter of the late Virgil Cooley.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Tim Barker of Athens; two grandsons, Ethan and Austin Barker, both of Athens; her mother, Margaret Barnett Cooley of Loudon; one sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Vance Bivens of Sweetwater; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Roy and Dianne Cooley of Morristown, and Terry Cooley and best friend, Darlene, of Lenoir City; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Loudon Funeral Home with the Rev. Vance Bivens and the Rev. Chris Farmer officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Steekee Cemetery.

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

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9-21-2004

A native of Bradley County, he was a son of the late Horace Mack and Julia Gibson Johnson, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Stella Owens Johnson. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a tool and die maker at Athens Stove Works for many years until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife, Katie Tallent Johnson of Athens; two sisters-in-law, Annie Arp of Benton, and Louise Jenkins of Farragut; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Bud and Sue Hicks of Athens.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at McMinn Memory Gardens with the Rev. Don Morris officiating.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jerry Smith Funeral Home.

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

She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Decatur and the Harriman chapter of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Jennings.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Keith Brasher of Atlanta, Ga., Joann and Rick Busick of Red Bank, and Becky and Ron McLeod of Austin, Texas; four grandsons, David and Daniel Douglas and Sam and Josh Lawson; one brother, Richard Pridmore; one sister, Margaret McCreless; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the north chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

9-22-2004

He was a member and deacon of Old Sweetwater Baptist Church and was a retired employee of X-10 Oak Ridge. He was a member of Sweetwater Masonic Lodge No. 292 F&AM, and was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosa Lee Purdy Moore.

Survivors include his wife, Geneva Hall Moore; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Paul L. and Gail Moore of Sweetwater, and Stephen Moore and fiancée, Faye Clark, both of Athens; three grandchildren, Sharmin Bradley of Sweetwater, Matthew Moore of Chattanooga, and Andy Moore of Athens; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Virgil Moore of Lenoir City, and David Moore; and two sisters, Mary Sue Cooper of Augusta, Ga., and Pat Stevens of Loudon.

Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Loudon Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Hunt, the Rev. Chad Schaffer and the Rev. Clinton Riddle officiating. Masonic services will follow the funeral services. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Sweetwater Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

A member of Trenton Street Baptist Church, she worked as a private-duty nurse in the Roane County area for many years. She had a very loving spirit and opened her heart and home to many children. Her faith was very strong and she loved the Lord completely. In spite of serious health problems, she was still tending her own yard as recently as a year ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zack and Rosie Lackey Hester; her husband, William Rankin Malone; five sisters, Martha, Julia, Cynthia, Bessie and Kelly; and four brothers, Bill, Leonard, Taylor and Sam.

Survivors include one sister, Ada Collins of Sweetwater; one niece and caregiver, Mildred Standridge of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Trenton Street Baptist Church in Harriman with the Rev. Waylan Payne officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Tellico Plains.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kyker Funeral Home.

Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman is in charge of arrangements

9-23-2004

She was a native of Franklin, Ind. and moved to McMinn County eight years ago from Tompkinsville, Ky.

Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Billy Darrell Carter; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Billy Wayne and Melissa Carter of Etowah, and Kyler Nicholas Carter of Etowah; one daughter, Cassie Ann Carter of Etowah; her father, Lowell Wayne Mason of Indiana; her mother, Shirley Grooms Watson of Indiana; two brothers, Donnie Fewell of Etowah, and Perry Mason of Indiana; one sister, Cindy Storms of Indiana; two grandsons, Jacob Ryan Carter and Jordan Bryan Carter; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Etowah City Cemetery and will conclude with a white dove release provided by the funeral home.

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

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

Ralph Buckner Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements

9-24-2004

She was a member of Old Washington Baptist Church in Dayton, and was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lillie Miller Roddy; her husband, James "Jimbo" Henley; four sisters, Agnes Cochran, Audrey Harris, Celia Cook and Mary Powers; and five brothers, Estell, Seaborn, Harold, Seth and Gibb Roddy.

Survivors include one stepdaughter and spouse, Christine and T.F. Dake of Decatur; one brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Bobbie Roddy of Dayton; one sister, Betty Crawley of Dayton; one step-grandson and spouse, Tommy and Romona Dake of Ringgold, Ga.; two step-great-granddaughters, Mallory Dake and Stephanie Gagliardi; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Couch officiating. Burial will follow in Decatur City Cemetery.

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

A native of Beckley, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Marvin Lee and Pearl Lewis Hash. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 96 in Etowah. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women.

Survivors include her husband, Tom E. Sanford of Franklin; one daughter and son-in-law, Shauna and Mark Howell of Franklin; one brother, Leonard Hash of Longview, Texas; two sisters, Ruth Sills of Austin, Texas, and Melody Swift of Antioch; two grandchildren, Morri Faith Howell and Jake Howell; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Herring and the Rev. Marv Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Wednesday Night Bible Study Group at Friendship United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

She loved gardening, cooking and canning for her family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith and had attended Glenlock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, George May; and three brothers, Elmer, Escoo and Curtis Glandon.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Troy Hall of Madisonville; one son, John May of Sweetwater; three grandchildren and one spouse, Lavonne May Wilson of Athens, Jay and Brenda May of Niota, and Karen May of Chattanooga; two great-grandchildren, Layla and Lincoln Wilson, both of Athens; two sisters, Myrtle Chapman and Lucille Avens, both of Sweetwater; one brother and sister-in-law, Mack and Lucille Glandon of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.

The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Don Rockholt officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Sunday in West View Cemetery.

9-27-2004

Born on Jan. 15, 1921, at Cole’s Crossing in Fannin County, Ga., he was a son of the late Rosa Davis and George Everett Ross. He moved to Etowah as a small child when his father was transferred there by L&N Railroad and he resided in McMinn County for the remainder of his life.

He proudly served his country as the radio operator on a B-17 Bomber in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. While on a bombing mission in North Africa, his plane was shot down over Tunisia on Jan. 3, 1943. He was immediately captured by the Germans and spent the remainder of the war in Nazi prison camps, much of that time being spent at the infamous Stalag XVII-B in Krems, Austria. He was liberated on May 3, 1945, by forces of the 3rd U.S. Army under the command of General Patton.

Shortly after his return to his home in the Goodsprings community, he met and soon thereafter married his wife, Helen Ruth Bryan. They would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on Oct. 21, 2004.

A lifelong Republican, he was elected as the McMinn County Property Assessor in 1948 and served one term in that office. Shortly thereafter, he was appointed by President Eisenhower as the postmaster of the Englewood Post Office, where he served until his retirement.

He resided in Englewood for many years, where he and his family attended the Englewood First Baptist Church. He taught Sunday school for many years and served as a deacon. After his retirement, he and his wife moved back to Etowah, where they became active members of the Etowah First Baptist Church. He is remembered by many friends from both of those communities and from both of those churches.

He was a charter member of the Englewood Lions Club and was recently honored for being a member of the Englewood Manilla Lodge No. 633 for more than 50 years.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Bryan Ross; two daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda Ross and Paul Baxter of Knoxville, and Cathy and Doyle McNabb of Cleveland; two sons, Carroll Ross of Etowah, and Johnny Ross of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Mary Helen Smith, Julia Smith, Michael Smith, Catherine Maples, and Elizabeth Torbett and husband, Jonathan; two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Torbett and Makayla Maples, daughter of Adam Maples; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marie Malone, Edna and Ed Davis and Phyllis and Andy Leslie, all of the Goodsprings community, and Genevie Reed of Rockford; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Edna Ross of the Goodsprings community, and Wayne and Bess Ross of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; special friend, Wayne Quinn, husband of Hazel Quinn, who is the sister of Helen Ross; several other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday at Bordwine Funeral Home with his pastor, Shaun King, of the Etowah First Baptist Church, and his former pastor and friend of many years, James A. Hoyal, officiating and concluding with the Celebration of Life video. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Tuesday and proceed to Green Hill Cemetery for the 10 a.m. graveside service, which will conclude with the White Dove Liberation Ceremony.

Pallbearers will be Rixey Quinn, James Bryan, Adam Maples, Michael Smith, Jeff Davis and Joshua Ross.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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

She was a member of Madisonville Presbyterian Church and was a school teacher for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Dixie Culvahouse; five brothers, Bogges Culvahouse, Dr. Bruce Culvahouse, Dudley Culvahouse, Chet Culvahouse and Robert Culvahouse; and four sisters, Nelle Magill, Anna Ruth Gardner, Edna C. Evans and Jane C. Gordon.

Survivors include many special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home. Burial followed in Decatur City Cemetery.

The family received friends from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

She was a member of Madisonville Church of Christ, enjoyed painting and was a soccer mom. She was loved by her family and will be missed by those who knew her well.

Survivors include one son, Chad Harper of Sweetwater; her parents, James R. "Jim" and Comer Dell Fain Phillips of Sweetwater; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Sonya Miller of Sweetwater, and Jimmia and Charles Lawson of Ten Mile; one nephew and his wife, James and Crissy Lawson of Sweetwater; one niece and her husband, Lynette and Spencer Coon of Sweetwater; one great-nephew, Justin Lawson of Sweetwater; two great-nieces, Jessie Coon and Tori Coon, both of Sweetwater; and two very special friends in Christ, Kirby and Pam Hines.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be 6:30 p.m. Monday at Madisonville Church of Christ.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Madisonville Church of Christ, 529 College St., Madisonville, TN 37354.

A native of Sweetwater and a resident of McMinn County for most of her life, she was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Ten Mile, and was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Watson, on Oct. 18, 1984; and her mother, Kate Colquitt Stevens.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Donna Watson of Knoxville; one daughter, Tracey Watson of Athens; her father, James E. "Jim" Stevens of Sweetwater; and two granddaughters, Jennifer and Allison Watson.

Funeral services were 8 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg McCosh officiating. Burial was 11 a.m. Monday in Sweetwater Memorial Gardens.

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

9-28-2004

Born June 2, 1918, in Etowah, he was a son of the late W.T. and Bertha Upshaw, and attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He attended public school in Etowah, graduating from Etowah High School in 1937, and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College. He was an outstanding punter for both his high school and college football teams. He was a veteran of World War II, having joined the U.S. Army in 1941, serving as a Sergeant Clerk at Ellington, Pinedale and Victorville Army Air Force Fields, and being discharged in 1945. He worked for the city of Fresno, Calif., as a maintenance supervisor and, after retiring, he became the manager of the D&D Ranch of Madera, Calif., until 1997. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Juanita Miller Upshaw; four brothers, Albert, G.L., Jack and Thomas Upshaw; and one sister, Frances Gilliam.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dawna and Don Kale of Madera, Calif.; one son and daughter-in-law, Monty and Susan Upshaw of Tillamook, Ore.; two grandsons, Christian and Karlton Ellinger, both of Madera, Calif.; one great-granddaughter, Savannah Ellinger of Madera, Calif.; one brother-in-law and wife, Frontz and Phyllis Miller of Beaverton, Ore.; two sisters, Ruth Duffy of Knoxville, and Bertha Dean Baker of Etowah; and several nieces, one nephew and a special friend, Zona Cline of Fresno, Calif.

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of the Neptune Society of Central California in Fresno, Calif. Burial will be later at Mount Hood, Ore.

Announcement made courtesy of Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah

She was a member of Madisonville Church of Christ, enjoyed painting and was a soccer mom. She was loved by her family and will be missed by those who knew her well.

Survivors include one son, Chad Harper of Sweetwater; her parents, James R. "Jim" and Comer Dell Fain Phillips of Sweetwater; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Sonya Miller of Sweetwater, and Jimmia and Charles Lawson of Ten Mile; one nephew and his wife, James and Crissy Lawson of Sweetwater; one niece and her husband, Lynette and Spencer Coon of Sweetwater; one great-nephew, Justin Lawson of Sweetwater; two great-nieces, Jessie Coon and Tori Coon, both of Sweetwater; and two very special friends in Christ, Kirby and Pam Hines.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be 6:30 p.m. Monday at Madisonville Church of Christ.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Madisonville Church of Christ, 529 College St., Madisonville, TN 37354.

She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Mattie Kirby Hester; and one daughter, Etta Lynn Varnes.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Varnes of Lewis Chapel; three children and two spouses, Edna and James Lewis of Soddy-Daisy, Eva Atalla of East Ridge, and William E. Jr. and Vicki Varnes of East Brainerd; one sister, Sue Mason of Riceville; and six grandchildren, Bobby Lawson and wife, Rose, Daniel Lewis, Matthew Varnes, Christopher Varnes, Aaron Varnes and Mary Atalla.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the north chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Chaplain John McCarty officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

9-29-2004

He had for worked for many years in the Athens area as an auto mechanic and had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Smith; and one sister, Peggy Smith Burke.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Zelma and Thomas Dickerson of Athens; three children and two spouses, Teresa and Roger Barnett of Cleveland, David Alvin Smith of Knoxville, and Vincent Edward and Shelia Smith of Athens; two grandchildren, Misty Dawn Smith and Mathew Caleb Barnett; three brothers and one sister and their spouses, Gladys McCowan of Niota, and Alfred Smith, Richard and Tina Smith and Glenn and Martha Smith, all of Athens; aunts and uncles, Rachael Fuqua and Reava Moore, both of Chattanooga, Eldridge Moore of Meigs County, Fred Smith and wife, Zella, of Niota, and Oggie Mae McDermott of Athens; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Vant Hardaway officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Flat Cemetery in Decatur.

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

She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Mattie Kirby Hester; and one daughter, Etta Lynn Varnes.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Varnes of Lewis Chapel; three children and two spouses, Edna and James Lewis of Soddy-Daisy, Eva Atalla of East Ridge, and William E. Jr. and Vicki Varnes of East Brainerd; one sister, Sue Mason of Riceville; and six grandchildren, Bobby Lawson and wife, Rose, Daniel Lewis, Matthew Varnes, Christopher Varnes, Aaron Varnes and Mary Atalla.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the north chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Chaplain John McCarty officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

9-30-2004

He was baptized in the Church of Christ and was a 1983 graduate of Polk County High School. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers and owned and operated "The Computer Guy" in Etowah. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jackie Moss; and his grandparents, Glenn and Emma Lene Wilson.

Survivors include his wife, Tina White Wilson; his parents, Ted E. and Linda Faye Moss Wilson of Benton; two sons, Daniel and Cody; two stepsons, Rance White and Ryan Russell; one sister and brother-in-law, Heidi and Matt Mckeown of Mystic, Conn.; two brothers, Ted "Pig" Wilson of Benton, and Henry "Hank" Wilson of Delano; his grandfather, Henry Moss of Delano; and nieces and nephews, Carlissa, Makylla and Landan Meneses, Wyatt Wilson, Jackson Wilson, Rachael Mckeown and Garrett Mckeown.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with Minister Franklin Hyberger officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Benton Memorial Gardens and will conclude with a white dove release provided by Higgins Funeral Home.

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

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

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of arrangements.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late William Alexander and Edna Mae Shoemaker Gennoe, and was preceded in death by two daughters, Vickie Darlene Gennoe Jessen and Sharon Annette Gennoe Lynn. He was a member of Knoxville Avenue Baptist Church and was a former employee of Donco Logging Company.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Patricia Louise Hicks Gennoe of Niota; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte Ann and Jerry Wallace and Angie G. and Jimmy Lankford, all of Niota; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony Lee and Pamela Gennoe of Niota, and Ricky Joe and Felicia Gennoe of Knoxville; one brother and sister-in-law, Ray Edward and Sue Gennoe of Decatur; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Wilma Gennoe of Decatur, Wanda and E.L. McKeel of Maryville, and Dean and Gene Duckworth of Sweetwater; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Jones officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Foster Cemetery.

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

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

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late J.T. Watkins. He was a member of Delano Baptist Church and was employed by Olin Chemical Company. He served six years in the Tennessee Army National Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Hicks Watkins of Etowah; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Russell Rayburn of Etowah, and Debbie and Robert Martinez of Houston, Texas; one grandson, Tyler Rayburn; his mother, Ruby Watkins of Etowah; one cousin and spouse, Karen and Steven Newman of Delano; one aunt, Shirley Watkins Coates of Modesto, Calif.; and several other aunts and cousins.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Dr. Harold Curtis officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Stanley Trew, Tony Beard, Steve Newman, Ernie Droke, Doug Wood, Butch Smith, Buster Green and Harold Landers.

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

A native of Jacksonville, Ill., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Dunniway, and the wife of the late Thomas Comerford and the late L. Gerald Claudon. She was a retired newspaper business owner.

Survivors include five sons and four daughters-in-law, Jeff and Susan Comerford of Clark County, Ill., Todd Comerford of DuPage County, Ill., Conn and Linda Comerford of Athens, Dann and Terry Comerford of Niota, and Tedd and Lisa Comerford of Columbia; two granddaughters, Cassidy and Peyton Comerford; six grandsons, Clark, Ty, Brett, Heath, Mitch and Preston Comerford; and one sister, Margaret Niccum of Columbia.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Oran Creasman officiating.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Clark, Ty, Brett, Heath and Mitch Comerford, Mike Tanzi and Bob Williams.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the home of Conn Comerford, 1416 Miami St., in Athens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 200 Central Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.

Go online and sign the guest register book at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com