Archive December 2002 Click Obituaries

Vaughn, Gerald Lynn age 55 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday, December 1, 2002 at the Parkwest Hospital. Gerald was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. A retired construction worker. He was preceded in death by mother, Cora Lee Vaughn; sister, Patricia Ann Vaughn. Survived by wife, Kathleen Shelton Vaughn; father, Charles Allen Vaughn; brother-in-law, David Shelton and wife, Flossie; special cousin, Frank Kilby and wife, Paula; sister-in-law, Joyce Mitchell and husband, Troy; nieces and nephews, Cynthia Mitchell, Marie Davis, David Christopher Shelton, Kenneth Gene Shelton Jr., Bobby Joe Shelton, Sharon Ingram, Rosanna Lane, Tracey Shelton and Patricia Shelton. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Monday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Frank Adkins and William Cox officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1p. m. Tuesday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Gerald Vaughn.

Pierce, Virginia Wolff Clark (Ginny) passed away Sunday, December 1, 2002 at Park West Medical Center after a long illness of congestive heart failure. She was a native of Pittsburgh. She was a current member of Faith Lutheran Church and a long-time former member of Messiah Lutheran Church, serving on Church Council, Altar Guild, Pastor Advisory Committee, representative on the board of Williams-Henson Home for Children, Contact Teleministries for 11 years and as a volunteer in several other capacities. She and her husband were avid travelers, visiting over 60 countries on 6 continents. She loved sports, golf, tennis and bowling and was a member of Fox Den Country Club for 33 years. She was also a member of several local bridge clubs. She received her degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, and was employed by Gimbels of Pittsburgh prior to enlisting in the Women's Army Corps. She served three and one half years during World War II specializing in procurement while in the states and in Graves Registerarion France, achieving the rank of captain. She last worked for Millers as personnel manager, opening their West Town Mall Store. She is survived by her husband, Ralph; son, Gregory H. Clark of Atlanta, GA; stepsons, Russell Pierce and family of Brighton, CO, and Paul Pierce and family of Athens, TN; stepdaughter, Wendy Valentine of Kingston, TN; sister, Oliffe Leix; and brother, Dr. Regis Wolff, both of Pittsburgh; sister-in-law, Jean Wolff of Atlantis, FL; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher W. Clark, daughter, Cynthia Clark, previous husband, Hugh Clark, mother and father Charles and Anna Wolff of Pittsburgh, sisters, Kathryn McDonaugh and Mary Grace Divers of Pittsburgh, and brother, Dr. Charles R. Wolff of Atlantis, FL. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2002,at the Tennessee State Veterans' Cemetery prior to burial of ashes. Pastor Bob Stelter, Faith Lutheran Church, will be officiating, with participation by the East Tennessee State Veteran Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Williams-Henson Lutheran Home, 3508 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, Tn 37920. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, is serving the family of Ginny Pierce.

Green, Daney R. age 72 of Lenoir City passed away December 1, 2002 at his home. He had fought a battle with cancer for 3 1/2 years. He was of Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father, David D. Green; mother, Judy Stella Johnson Green; sisters, Josephine Harris, Kathleen Headrick and Ellen Casey. Survived by wife, Tennie Seals Green; daughter, Deborah Kelley and daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Joe Holloway; grandchildren, Joseph Holloway Jr., Jordan Holloway, Jesse Holloway and Juliette Holloway; brother, Lake William Greene of Macon, Ga., Half- brother David Green, Knoxville; sister, Irene Smith of Concord and Maudie Turner of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Bobby Gene Key, Jack Lee, Gerthie Satterfield, Eula Ledford, Ray and Geneva Kelley and Tommy Brewer. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday at the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Kelley and Rev. C. J. Spears officiating. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Daney Green.

Pearson, Bessie L. Price age 87 of Lenoir City passed away Monday, December 2, 2002 at the Ft. Sanders Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of Nelson Street Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Dewitt Price. Survived by several nieces and nephews including, Mary Mac Smith, June Wilson and husband, W. O., Lela Day, Marian Day, Robert Day and wife, Mary, Paul Andrew, George Day, Peggy Day, Carl Day, and John Day. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bradbury Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Bessie Price Pearson.

Moats, Carl R. age 79 of Lenoir City passed away Monday, December 2, 2002 at his home. He was a member of Sixth Avenue Church of God. Carl owned and operated Little M Market #2. He was a 50 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #760 in Knoxville and had worked mainly for T. V. A. A veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Navy on Boganville Island in the South Pacific. Carl was an avid Nascar fan. He was preceded in death by son, Hoyt W. Moats; parents, Lon and Daisy Moats; brothers, Bonnie, Glenn, Gene and Ray; sisters, Clara, Helen and Elsie. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Glenn U. (King) Moats; daughter, Joyce Ann (Moats) Jenkins and husband, Vernon of Lenoir City; sons, Thomas C. Moats Sr. and wife, Lola, David Moats and wife, Barbara, and Boyd Moats Sr. and wife, Elaine all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Adam and Andrew Jenkins, Thomas Moats Jr. and wife, Heather, Terry Moats and wife, Dawn, Lori Chambers and husband, Bryan, Monica Ridenour and husband, David, Danyelle McLain and husband, Carleton, Mary Kate Moats, Boyd Moats Jr. and Bradley Moats; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Hayes Moats of Knoxville; sisters, Margaret Lyles of Loudon and Flora Oebel of San Antonio, Tx; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ernie Varner and Rev. Fred Cook officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Carl Moats.

Cronin, Joan, age 65 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday afternoon December 3, 2002 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Joan was retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems Inc. Y-12 plant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Howell (Hal) York and Linnie Lee Stewart York; brother, James York; sister, Helen York Alder. Survivors: husband, Don Cronin; daughter and son-in-law, Tereasa and Steve Mouser of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Faye York of Etowah; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Thursday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Ron Mouser officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for graveside services.Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Joan Cronin.

Braun, Mildred C. (Millie) - age 89 of Farragut, TN formerly of Rochester, NY and Toledo, OH passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Millie was also a former member of Young Matrons in Toledo, OH. She attended All Saints Catholic Church. Millie enjoyed sewing, knitting, and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maxwell Faustman and Cecelia Faustman. former husband, Albert Braun, and her only sibling, Evelyn Simpson. Survivors: daughters Marilyn Braun of Atlanta, GA, Barbara Yosick and husband, Paul of Knoxville; son, Bob Braun and wife, Joan of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Matthew, Maggie and Bailey Braun, Gina and Mark Yosick and Julie Yosick Cutler. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Millie's name to The American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Millie Braun.

Llewellyn, Eleanor Nicholls age 79 of Knoxville, formerly of Roanoke, VA and Summitt Hill, PA, passed away early Thursday morning December 5, 2002 at Park West Medical Center. Eleanor was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She was a former high school teacher in Pennsylvania. Eleanor was an avid hiker and was a wonderful artist. Survivors: husband of 55 years, Sam Llewellyn; son and daughter-in-law, John R. and Christine Llewellyn of Knoxville; grandson, Andrew; sisters, Margaret Marsden of Orlando, FL and Joan Treweek of Gainesville, FL; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services and inurnment will be held at a later date at Messiah Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church Bldg. Fund, 6900 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Llewellyn family.

John, Constance Mae (Connie), age 67 of Tellico Village Community, Loudon passed away Thursday, December 5, 2002 at the Ft. Sanders Loudon Medical Center. Connie was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City. She was preceded in death by father, Earl Hensel. Survived by husband, David P. John; daughter Jennifer and husband, John Chambers of Bonita Springs, Fl; sons, Jeffrey Paul John and wife, Sandra of Alpharetta, Ga, James Andrew John of Clarkston, Mi; granddaughter, Devin Alexis John; mother, Louise Hensel of Waterford, Mi; sister, Lorraine Newkirk of Waterford, Mi; and brother, David Hensel of Okeechobee, Fl; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. A funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church with Father David Boettner officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made in Memory of Connie John to the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1580 St. Thomas Way, Lenoir City, Tn. 37772. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Connie John.

Weaver, Cecil H. age 97 of Knoxville, formerly of Bristol, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon December 6, 2002 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. Cecil was of the Presbyterian faith. He was retired from Davis Piping Company. He was an avid fisherman. Cecil was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie W. Weaver. Survivors: daughter, Phyllis A. Calhoun of Mulberry, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Marvin (Sonny) and Ellen Weaver of Knoxville, with whom he made his home for the last 16 years; grandchildren, Barbara Watters of Savannah, GA, Marvin Weaver Jr., Lynn Wright , Charles Escue, Emily Escue, Jacob and Tom Weaver all of Knoxville; 7 great grandchildren and a great great grand daughter; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Monday at East Lawn Memorial Park in Kingsport for graveside services and interment with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 900 East Hill Ave., Suite 240, Knoxville, TN 37915. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Weaver family.

Gillis, Alberta Christine Littleton - age 78 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday morning, December 7, 2002 in Oklahoma City. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Lenoir City and a former employee of Care Inn in Loudon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Gillis; sons, Charles William and Dan Monroe Gillis; brothers, Curtis and Edward Littleton; parents, Wiley P. and Lena Fritts Littleton; sisters: Louise Stinnett, Elizabeth Wilson and Vivian Littleton; infant twin great grandsons. Alberta is survived by her son, Curtis E. Gillis of Lenoir City; daughter, Mary Lou Myers and husband, O.J. of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren: Christy Glover and husband, Kevan, Mike Gillis and wife, Kandace, Daniel Gillis and wife Tonya all of Loudon, Michelle Walls and Steven West both of Oklahoma City; eight great grandchildren; sister, Irene Norman of Lenoir City; many nieces and nephews and special friend, Patricia Anderson of Loudon. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral service at 7 p.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Henson officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Alberta Gillis.

Gregory, Ray- age 82 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2002 at the Loudon Health Care Center. He was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. Ray retired from Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant. He served during World War II in the United States Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 70. Ray was active with Avery Masonic Lodge F&AM 593 and was a 32nddegree Scottish Rite. He was preceded in death by his parents, Izra Lee and Iva Jane Sparks Gregory and his brother, Asa Gregory. Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mae Gregory; sister, Oca Crain of Niota; brother, Bob Gregory of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews and many special friends. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday followed by a Masonic Service at 8 p.m. conducted by Avery Masonic Lodge. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and proceed to the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for a 2 p.m. graveside service. Rev. Tony Collins and Rev. Walter Hicks will officiate. Pallbearers will be : Bernard Bostic, Homer Lee, Wayne Pierce, Melvin Pressley, C.W. Holland, and Dewey Purkey, Honorary Pallbearers will be: J.D Click, Clarence Cusick, Rousseau Browder, Lee Ellis, Gerald Campbell, Calvin and Van Shaver. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Highland Park Baptist Church Building Fund or the Charity of your choice. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Ray Gregory.

Oslizly, Thelma Faulkner ( Granny O) - age 91 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2002 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Master Sgt. John Oslizly; son, Rev. Paul Faulkner, daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Jim Underwood, Barbara and Bob Light; grandson, Mike Underwood. Thelma is survived by her son, Roger Oslizly of Delaware; special daughter-in-law, Barbara Faulkner Rogers of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Steve Underwood, Bill Faulkner, Connie Norton, Sandra Harvey and Amy Faulkner all of Lenoir City, Kevin, Kelley and Kasey Light all of Georgia, several great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Friends may also call at the home of granddaughter Connie Norton in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Parris officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Gus Faulkner, Don Turner, Mike Harvey, Randy Norton, Jason Lankford and Chris Smith. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Thelma Faulkner Oslizly.

Long, Jackson Raymond- age 21of Lenoir City passed away suddenly Sunday morning, December 8, 2002. Jackson was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He graduated from Lenoir City High School in 2000. He was employed by H & H Trucking. Jackson was an avid fisherman and loved hot rods. He was proud of his American Indian Heritage and was member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Lake Traverse Reservation in Sisseton, South Dakota. Preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Hampson; grandparents, Clifford Raymond and Ruby Louise Moore Long. Survived by son, Logan Dakota Sullivan Long; parents, Jimmy and Vanessa Long of Lenoir City; sisters, Kathy Watson and husband, Billy of Athens, Jennifer Stacey of Cleveland of; brothers, Michael Herron and wife, Brianne of Chattanooga, Jimmy Jr. Bigham and wife, Mandy of Cleveland; grandparents, Jack and Cisti Everett of Knoxville; nieces, Amber and Alana; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allen Owens and Rev. Steve Kirby officiating. Family and friends will gather by 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Lake View Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Pallbearers will be: Danny Raby, Justin Raby, David Long, Jimmy Long, Jr. Josh Cody, Jason Noble, Clyde Long and Chris Stafford Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jackson Long.

Abouelata, Mohamed Fathi age 67 of Boone, North Carolina, formerly of Falls Church, VA and Rochester, NY, passed away Monday evening December 9, 2002 in Knoxville, Tn. Mohamed came to the University of Tennessee in 1960 to study mathematics and nuclear physics. He held a professorship at Rochester Institute of Technology. His last position before retiring was with the Defense Mapping Agency in Washington, DC. Mohamed was a loving gentle father, grandfather and friend who will be sorely missed. He was the author of numerous publications and books. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Harvey and Kristin Abouelata of Knoxville, TN and their daughters, Sophia and Natalie; companion of 14 years, Tove Holmer of Boone, NC and her children, Hans Holmer and Nina Wolf both of Washington, DC; brother, Abdul Aziz Abouelata of Cairo and other extended family in Egypt; mother of his son, Wilma Schramm of Loudon, TN. Graveside services and interment were held December 10, 2002 at the Lake View Cemetery in Lenoir City, TN. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 4450 Walker Blvd., Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37917. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Abouelata family.

Lawhon, Iva Sue Littleton Cagley age 66 of Winchester, TN formerly of Lenoir City passed away to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2002. Iva Sue was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by father, Frank Littleton; mother, Mollie Littleton; sister, Jewel Howard; and daughter, Charlene Cagley. She is survived by son, Steve Cagley; daughter, Robbie McCurry; grandson, Tucker Cagley; sisters, Lula Smith of Lenoir City, Jean DeFord and husband, Hurley of Manchester, Peggy Brown and husband, Bobby of Pasadena, TX; brothers, Billy Paul Littleton and wife, Sue of Loudon, Bobby John Littleton and wife, Jacqueline; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jonathan Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Iva Sue Lawhon.

Black, Gerald L. (Blackie) age 60 of Knoxville, formerly of Niota, went to be with the Lord suddenly Wednesday evening December 11, 2002 at his home. Blackie had served in the U S Navy on the USS Cole in 1960. He was an employee of A Plus Mobile Homes in Knoxville. Blackie was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his father, Hayden Black. Survivors: wife of Dolores Black; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Tracy Black of North Carolina; daughters; Paula Davis and Dana LeCompt both of North Carolina, Kimberly Black of Knoxville; step children, Dorette Dupuis and Geoffrey Carel; grandchildren, Michael, Megan, Hayden, Austin, Brandon and Dezirae; mother, Jean Jiles of Athens; brother, Darrell Black of California; several nieces and nephews. Blackie will be sadly missed by his friends and family. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Saturday followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Lynwood Lavinder officiating. Interment will follow in the Niota Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Black family.

Lyell, B. Donald (Don) of Knoxville, formerly of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Don was a very active member of Karns Church of Christ and was formerly very active at the Central Church of Christ in Johnson City. He was a Mason, Shriner and member of the Johnson City Metro Lion's Club. Don was retired from American Water Heater Corp. in Johnson City. He was an avid golfer, a master craftsman and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors: wife of 43 years, Shirley Cunningham Lyell; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Jim DeSilvey of Greenwood, IN; sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Mary Lyell of Farragut, Rob and Kristina Lyell of Karns; grandchildren, Mark, Thomas and Jordan DeSilvey, Forrest, Haley and Gavin Lyell; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Friday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Brother Edwin Jones officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake View Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Brother Tim Hall officiating. Pall bearers, Harold Cunningham, Dickie Bass, Mark DeSilvey, Bradley Cunningham, Ron Dawson and Kenny Powell. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Lyell family.

Rene' Sonnenfeldt born February 15, 1925 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, died Thursday December 12, 2002 at home in Loudon, TN. He was a naturalized citizen of the United States of America and a graduate of the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands with a degree in chemistry. As a World War II concentration camp survivor, he was awarded the Dutch Freedom Medal for his involvement with the Dutch Underground Movement during the war. Retired from Occidental Petroleum and Technique, Inc. Mr. Sonnenfeldt was a fellow of the American Electroplaters Society, treasurer of the International Branch of the AESF, a Notary Republic at Large and a licensed real estate agent in the state of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his mother Gertrude and father Moses both of the Netherlands. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Tina Sonnenfeldt of Loudon, TN, his sons Maurice Sonnenfeldt of Duluth, Ga., Marcel Sonnenfeldt of Roswell, Ga. and Marty Sonnenfeldt of Knoxville, Tn. Daughters-in-law Janie Sonnenfeldt, Doreen Sonnenfeldt and Betty Sonnenfeldt. Grandchildren include: Michelle Sonnenfeldt, Sharon Sonnenfeldt, Brian Sonnenfeldt, Maggie Sonnenfeldt, and Rebecca Sonnenfeldt of Atlanta, GA. Matthew Sonnenfeldt and Daniel Sonnenfeldt of Knoxville, TN. A Memorial Service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Marty Singley and Rev. Carl Burke officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Rene' Sonnenfeldt.

Settles, Emma Lee- age 68 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2002 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. (Pop) Settles; parents, Samuel and Sally Patterson Phillips; several brothers and sisters. Emma is survived by her daughter, Debbie Settles, with whom she made her home; sisters, Susie Seeber of Oliver Springs and Louise Brown of Kentucky; brother, Louis Phillips of Oliver Springs; sister-in-law, Sally McConkey; several nieces and nephews; special caretakers: Margaret Rather, Julia Terrill and Shirley Hunt of Covenant Hospice. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 Wednesday morning and proceed to the Lenoir City Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Emma Settles.

Pilcher, Meta Jane age 77 of Knoxville, formerly of Wilmington, DE, and Hilton Head, SC, passed away Saturday evening December 14, 2002 at Park West Hospital. Meta was currently a member of Welcome Wagon, Omni Women's Club and Newcomer's Club. She was an avid bridge player. Meta had devoted much of her time to the South Carolina Chapter for Down Syndrome and was very involved in South Carolina Special Olympics. While residing in Wilmington, she was very involved with Ronald McDonald House. Meta was a very devoted friend and mother whose memory will be cherished. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Pilcher. Survivors: son, Bob Pilcher of Charleston, SC; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Steve Davis of Knoxville, TN, Jackie and Andy Grasty of Marietta, Ga; grandchildren, Jennifer Bracey, Justin Davis, Heather Davis, Chris Pilcher, Beth Pilcher, Ali Grasty and Katie Grasty. Great grandson, Cole Bracey. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2002 in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Chaplain John Smiley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Pilcher family.

Lay, Ronald (Ron) age 64 of Knoxville passed away Saturday morning December 14, 2002 at his home. Ron was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force with 8 years of active duty and 25 years of service with the Air National Guard 134th Refueling Group. Ron was retired from the City of Knoxville with 37 years of service in the Department of Engineering. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert W. Lay; brother-in-law, Dan Headrick. Survivors: wife, Clara Ann Lay; daughters, Gina Denise Lay and husband Gary Cress, Kimberly Renee Grubb and husband Rodney, DeAnna Maria Lay; son, Todd Ronald Lay; step children, Robert L. Atkins, Hope Hubbard and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Mikel Glenn Grubb, Nicholas Todd Grubb, Kimberli Erin Cress, Heather LeAnn Lay, Cody Duane Hubbard; mother, Helen Reed Lay; sister, Judy Ann Headrick; niece, Ashely Bice and husband Jody. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Pruette Plemens and Rev. Ronnie Steele officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the main gate of Highland Memorial Cemetery on Sutherland Avenue for an 11 a.m graveside service with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee State Veteran Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Ron Lay.

Haskins, Dr. Ralph W., retired professor of history at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2002, after a long illness. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Haskins attended Northeastern State Teachers College (now Northeastern State University), where he received a B.A. degree and met his wife, Florence Brady. He received an M.A. degree at the University of Oklahoma and his Ph.D. degree at the University of California at Berkley. Besides teaching the History of the South, his specialty, he also taught Latin American History. He leaves behind a host of students who profited from his dynamic lectures, for his concern was always his students Dr. Haskins and his colleague, the late LeRoy Gray, collected and edited the writings of President Andrew Johnson. At a ceremony in the White House, President Lyndon Johnson received the first copy of the publication. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence and his son, Jim Haskins. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with the family receiving friends following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church Mission Fund, 9132 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915Kingston Pike is serving the Haskins family.

Smallen, Mary Lou Baker age 84 of Lenoir City passed away Monday, December 16, 2002. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Retired from Yale Security, Inc. Preceded in death by parents, J. J. and Maude Baker; brothers, W. D. (Cherry) Baker,R.L. Baker and Earl Baker ; sisters, Lodema Baker Sanders and Colleen Baker Thompson. Survived by husband, of 65 years, Virgil Smallen; sister, Burnell Baker Brown of Church Hill, TN; sisters-in-law: Polly Stallard of Lenoir City, Wanda Baker of Boonesville, Mississippi and Ruby Smallen Gray of Loudon; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to NHC Farragut Healthcare. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Taylor and Rev. Bobby Lockwood officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Lake View Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 308 West 1^st Ave., Lenoir City, TN. 37771 Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mary Lou Smallen.

Proaps, Harold E. (Frosty) age 78 of Lenoir City passed away Monday, December 16, 2002 at the Park West Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Frosty served during W. W. II in the U. S. Marine Corp. He was awarded the Purple Heart after being shot in the Pacific Islands. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He was employed for over 30 years at Moore Drug Co. which later became Atchley’s Drug Store. Frosty retired from the City of Lenoir City where he was Treasurer Recorder for 20 years. He was a past member of the Lenoir City Civitan Club. Preceded in death by infant daughter; parents, William and Belle England Proaps; brothers, Raymond, Paul and Wayne; an infant brother and sister. Survived by devoted wife of 50 years, Alyce Shubert Proaps; children, Army Maj. Ret. Michael Proaps and wife, Heather of Huntsville, Al, Michelle Laughlin and husband, Jeff of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Chelsea and Tyler Laughlin of Lenoir City, Alex, M. G. Kelley and Brendan Proaps of Huntsville; brother, James R. (Bob) and wife, Dee of Lenoir City; sisters, Sue Jane Tilley and husband, Ron of Knoxville, Barbara Bright and husband, Allen of Maryville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain David Bluford and Rev. Steve Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery with full military honors. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Frosty Proaps.

Phillips, Bessie M. age 91 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday, December 15, 2002 at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Bessie was a charter member and was the oldest member of Kingston Pike Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired after 32 years service from Oak Ridge, Y-12 Plant. She was active in church and senior citizens groups. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Phillips; parents, Ed and Fannie McDaniel; several brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Shirlene Hogan and husband, D. W. of Cleveland, TN and James Phillips and wife, Barbara of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Eddie Phillips of Lenoir City, Cindy Rickman and husband, Brent of Lenoir City, Niki Freshour and husband, Matt of Lenoir City, Marcy Smith and husband, Ray of Cleveland, Tommy Hoss of Indiana; great grandchildren, David Erwin, Caressa Robinson and Kesha Phillips all of Lenoir City, Amy Smith of Cleveland; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Ann Pirce of New Market. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronny Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: C. A. Dockins, Gerald Jones, Steve Lawhon, Eddie Phillips, Matt Wallace and Ronnie Courtney. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Bessie Phillips.

Gordon, Vivian (Vegie) Lynch age 79 of the Karns Community passed away Wednesday morning, December 18, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospice Center. Vivian was a member of Beaver Ridge Methodist Church. She retired as a plant nurse from Allied Chemical. She then owned and operated Gordon's Deli. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Gordon; parents, Walter and Addie Rogers Lynch; brothers, Oris and Boyd Lynch; sister, Wilma Lynch Goins; Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Gordon and Terry Johnson of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Sherry Gordon of Farragut, Mike and Rhonda Gordon of Knoxville; grandchildren, Sean and Heather Gordon, Rachel Johnson, Sarah and Grace Gordon; brothers, John Lynch of Wellington, KS, Bob Lynch of Knoxville; sisters, Gladys Lynch Bridges, Myrtle Lynch Ailor, Ruby Lynch Ramsey and Bernice Lynch Peardon; sister-in-law, Mildred Lynch all of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Friday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Walter Weikel officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11a.m. Saturday at Lynch-Bethel Cemetery for graveside services. Pall bearers, Mark Cawood, Obie Goins, Dewey Gordon, Sean Gordon, Jonathan Sprouse and Oakie Triplett. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Gordon family.

Franklin, Pearl Irene Goforth, age 88 of Friendsville went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at Colonial Hills Nursing Center, Maryville. She was retired from Alcoa, Inc. and faithfully attended Unitia Holiness Church near Friendsville, where she will be sadly missed by her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Bertha Giles Goforth; and sister, Lillian Goforth Thompson. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Clifton V. Franklin; brother-in-law, Charles Thompson; niece, Margaret Nell Hughes all of Friendsville; many cousins, especially Thelma Coleman of Charlotte, N.C. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewey Morton and Rev. Jimmy Guider officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday in the Unitia Cemetery for graveside services. Following the graveside service lunch will be served at Unitia Holiness Church. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Pearl Franklin.

Thomas, Bette Faye Richmond age 69 of Ft. Pierce, Fl. formerly of Lenoir City passed away, Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Survived by husband, Clyde Thomas; daughter, Lesa Thomas and fiancée, Ron Richards of Kingston; son and daughter-in-law, Mike Thomas and wife, Deloris of Lenoir City, granddaughter, Heather Thomas of Lenoir City; brothers, Quinis Richmond and wife, Jo, and Donnie Richmond of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. C. E. Jackson II officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Bette Thomas.

Jackson, Jace Rule infant son of Jennifer and Joe Jackson of Lenoir City with to be with our Lord, Thursday, December 19, 2002 at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Hospital. Preceded in death by great grandfather, Stacey Gamble; great great grandparents, Tom and Hazel Plemons and George and Edith Coffman. Survivors including parents; brother, Bryce Gamble; grandparents, Charles and Bernita Gamble, Bonnie Jackson all of Lenoir City, David Jackson of Livingston, Ky; great grandparents, Curtis and Ty Williams, Charles and Christine Mercer all of Lenoir City; great grandmothers, Aslaw Hurst of Pineville, Ky, and Hazel Jackson of Corbin, Ky; special uncles, aunts and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jace Rule Jackson.

Key, Ed Norton - age 75 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday morning, December 22, 2002, at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Ed was retired from General Electric. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Lenoir City Post. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Stout Key; sister, June Stout along with several other brothers and sisters and his puppy, Ginger. Ed is survived by his wife, Kate McNabb Key; step-son, Robert Scott and wife, Sandra of Lenoir City; daughters, Anita Dugan and husband, Dain of Lenoir City, Zena Moore and husband, Dan of Clearwater, FL; grandchildren: Shannon Fritts of Lenoir City, Eric Fritts and wife, Danielle of Marietta, GA and Amber Scott of Lenoir City; great grandson, Elijah Fritts of Marietta; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Thomas officiating. Family and friends will meet at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m Tuesday and proceed to the Lenoir City Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service with full military honors. Pallbearers will be: Shannon, Eric, and Duane Fritts, David Watts, Sonny Fletcher, and Jerry Munsey. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Ed Key.

Perry, Sandra Jo Phillis Vanover age 43 of Lenoir City passed away suddenly, Sunday, December 22, 2002 at her home. Sandra was born in Peoria, Illinois. She was of the Baptist faith. A computer technician at U. T. Hospital. Sandra was a graduate of Illinois State University. She was married to Patrick Logsdon and later married Steve Vanover who preceded her in death. Survived by husband, Robert Perry; children, Joseph Patrick (J. P.) Logsdon; Sara Elizabeth Logsdon both of the home; parents, William G. and Anne Phillis of East Peoria, Ill.; brothers, James Phillis of Hendersonville, N.C. and Roger Phillis of Morton, Ill. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2002 with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Roberts officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to her children, CEFCU, P. O. Box 1715, Peoria, Ill 61656. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Sandra Perry.

Taylor, Gail (Badiyah Bayan) age 55 of Knoxville passed away Monday, December 23, 2002. She was a member of MCK. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Frances Taylor. Survived by husband, Al-Rahim Bayan; daughter, Toi Ingram of California; son, Butch Ingram of Tucula, Texas; sister, Carla Davis; brothers, Butch Taylor and Ricky Taylor all of Kansas City, Missouri; several nieces and nephews. Services were held on Monday, December 23rd in the Lake View Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Gail (Badiyah Bayan) Taylor.

Pratt, Marjorie (Marnie) age 79 of Farragut, formerly of Nashville, passed away Tuesday evening , December 24, 2002 at her home with all of her family at her side. Marjorie was a member of Laurel Church of Christ in Knoxville. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors: husband of 59 years, Doug Pratt; daughters, LaRue Kalthoff and husband Tim, Pam Lewis; grandchildren, Matthew, Shannon, Jeffrey and Judson Kalthoff, Andrew, Craig and Blake Lewis; great grand daughter, Camilla LaRue Kalthoff ; brothers and sisters-in-law, Teddy and Betty Lowry of Birmingham, AL, Don and Marji Lowry of Huntsville, AL; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Mr. Herb Byrd officiating. Entombment will follow in the Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Grandsons will serve as pall bearers. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Pratt family.

McConkey, Gordon R.- age 79 of Lenoir City passed away December 24, 2002 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born June 14,1923 in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Gordon was a member Calvary Baptist Church, Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F&AM, the International Brotherhood and Allied Trades for 55 years and he served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Etta; daughter, Gordon Ann White of Sarasota, Florida; son, James D. McConkey of Cartersville, Georgia; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11a.m.-12 noon Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will then proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Steve Taylor officiating and full military detail conducted. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Gordon McConkey.

Ogg, Wendall Wayne - son of Ernest R. and Larue Petty Ogg, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, after a long illness. The Memorial Service will be at First Baptist Church of Concord on Saturday January 4th beginning at 2:30 p.m. Wendall, age 77, was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He demonstrated through out his life the love of Jesus. Wendall served in the Navy in World War II and followed that with a degree in Physics from Carson Newman College. He worked in the field of health physics through out his career in Oak Ridge, culminating his career as a nuclear physicist, traveling the world extensively for the I.A.E.A., setting up and inspecting the safe handling of radioactive materials throughout the world. In addition to a deep love of the Lord, and a strong work ethic, Wendall was fluent in six languages. Wherever Wendall traveled he learned the language and helped to spread the Word of God. Wendall won the Golden Gloves in his weight division in 1941. He was part of an exploration in 1949 searching for Noah's Ark on Mt. Ararat in his early twenties. He is survived by his wife, Alice Hollyfield Ogg, of Knoxville, children, Neil Justin Ogg, Ph.D. of Clemson, S.C., Alice Elaine Gilmartin of Winter Springs, Fl., and Mary Jane Fisher of Knoxville. He is survived by his sister Barbara Webster Minton, two brothers J. C. and Ernie Ogg and eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in Wendall's name to the Alzheimer's Association, East Tennessee Chapter, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite #102, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Ogg family.

Burger, Betty Jane age 82 of Tellico Village Community, Loudon, Tn. formerly of Morton and Naperville, Ill. passed away Saturday, December 28, 2002. She attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill. She was a member of Tellico Village Community Church. Betty was founder and first president of Ladies Golf Association at Tellico Village. She was a PEO member. Betty was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter in Morton. Preceded in death by parents, William and Anna Rapp. Survived by husband of 59 years, W. E. (Bud) Burger, who was the head coach at North Central College form 1956-1968; children: Carole Heiser and husband, Don of Knoxville, Tn., Tom Burger and wife, Cindy of Cumming, Ga.; grandchildren, Craig Heiser and wife, Brooks and their daughter Virginia, Jill and Leslie Heiser, Shawn and Nicole Burger; great granddaughter, Virginia Heiser; brother, Don Rapp and wife, Patsy of Tallahassee, Fl; nephews, Darryl and Murray Rapp. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2002 at Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Marty Singley and Rev. Ron Fisher officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church Christian Life Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 4450 Walker Blvd., Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37917. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, Tn. is serving the family of Betty Jane Burger.

Bobo, Elsie Lou Rowles - age 78 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, December 30,2002 at her home. She was a member of Lenoir City Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Order of Eastern Star Athens, Ohio Chapter. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Jesse Hostetter Rowles; sister, Jesse Marie Tom and son, Michael Howard Bobo. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Howard Bobo; daughters: Cinda Beeler and husband, Paul of Lenoir City, Judith McPherson and husband, Randy of Kingston and Barbara Badger of Maryville; grandchildren: Hilary and Jared McPherson, Kristen and Michael Badger; sister, Ann Ruth of Pittsburgh, PA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, January 2, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Phillips officiating. The family would like to thank Tawanna Akins, Patty Davis of Adventa Hospice and all their staff, Dr. Antonio Ramos, his nurse, Karen and all the staff at Tennessee Center of Internal Medicine for all of the compassionate care they have given during this time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Adventa Hospice, 1420 Dutch Valley Road, Knoxville, Tn. 37918 or the charity of your choice. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Elsie Rowles Bobo.

Nolan, Betty Moyer - age 75 of Lenoir City, Tn., formerly of Pleasant Gap, Pa., passed away Monday, December 30, 2002 at the Loudon Health Care Center in Tennessee. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Pleasant Gap. She was former employed with Bell Telephone Co. and later retired from Center County Vocational School. She was preceded in death by husband, Gerald T. Nolan and daughters, Denise Nolan and Sheri Truan; parents, Guy E. and Katheryn Smith Moyer. Survived by daughter and sons-in-law, and Debbie and Bob Moore of Lenoir City, Tn. and Tom Truan of Lake City, Pa. grandchildren, Weston and Brittany Moore of Lenoir City; brothers, Lloyd Moyer of Murray, Ky. and Kenneth Moyer of Woodward, Pa.; sister, Barbara Alexander of Hountzdale, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2003 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in with Pastor Zuber officiating. The family will receive friends following the service Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, Tn. is serving the family of Betty Nolan.

Marsh, Joseph Eugene age 86 of Loudon passed away Monday, December 30, 2002 at Loudon Health Care Center. He was a member of Helton Springs Baptist Church in Grainger Co. A veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Army. Joe was retired from T. V. A. Preceded in death by wife, Agnes M. Marsh; son, Joseph Jr.; parents, Burt Marsh, W. F. and Della Ford; grandson, Jacob Stroot; brothers, Letcher Ray Marsh, Adrain Ford and Horace Ford; sisters, Roetta Jones, Eva Lickliter, and Viven (Bid) Ford . Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Annabelle and Thomas Hewitt of Knoxville, Agnes and Bill Stroot of Minn. and Betty and Eddie Craig of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Rick and Pam Stair, Michael and Dawn Stair, Casey and Amber Stair, Rodney and Angie Hewitt, Kevin and Bobbie Hewitt, Jimmy and Beth Courtney, Jodi and Jimmy Capps, and David Cagle, Aaron and Lil Stroot, Paul Stroot, and Stacie Longino; 14 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, J. G. and Joyce Ford, Jimmy Ray Ford and Patty; sisters and brother-in-law, Neita Gibby, Evelyn and Joe Burgin, Agnes Fine and Flora Ferrill; brother-in-law, Tommy and Betty Hammond; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Bandy and Rev. Taylor Adams officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lake View Cemetery for 11 a.m. graveside services. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Joe Marsh.

McGaughey, Leslie Farrell age 38, a native of Mobile, Alabama, a resident of Loudon for the past three years, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 31, 2002. She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ. Survived by husband, Earl F. McGaughey; daughter, Meg Farrell Aubrey; son, Andrew (Drew) Farrell McGaughey; parents, Norma Leffew Farrell and Bernie Farrell of Loudon; sister, Anita Albano and husband, Terry; niece and nephew, Hannah and Connor Albano all of Mobile, AL.; many other relatives, friends, and her Ruby Tuesday family. The family wishes to express a very special thanks to Ruby Tuesdays Corporate Office in Maryville for the many acts of kindness shown to them during Leslie's illness. A special thanks for the love, prayers and food, and also to the Lenoir City Church of Christ and the First Methodist Church of Mobile, AL. for the prayers, love, gifts and other kind deeds shown to the family. Leslie was employed by Alabama Christian College, Roberts Brothers Realty and Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama before being transferred to Ruby Tuesday Corporation in Maryville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click-Hawkins Chapel with Mr. John Shaw and Mr. Kent Bailey officiating. Family and friends will gather at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Click-Hawkins Chapel and proceed to Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 10 a.m. Serving as pallbearers: Fred Isaacs, Rob Dugas, Jack Vaughn, John Mattera, Art Cash and Les Brazzel. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Leslie McGaughey.

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