Frye, Cora Lee, age 77 of Loudon passed away Friday, March 1, 2002 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. Cora was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Frye; and son, Bud Frye. Survived by children, Margaret Huffstetler Rather and husband, Gilbert of Lenoir City, Ruby Amos and husband, Jack of Lenoir City, Billy Frye and wife, Shannon of Loudon, Curtis Frye and wife, Louise of Farragut, Jeannie Roach of Loudon, Shirley Diane Knight and husband, Johnny of Lenoir City, Helen Parks and husband, Johnny of Harriman, Johnny Frye and wife, Brandy of Loudon; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister, Clara Mae Walker. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Cora Frye.
Griffitt, Jerry Lamar age 60 of Concord, TN, formerly of Trion, and Atlanta, GA, passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, March 3, 2002 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He had a keen sense of humor and never met a stranger. Survivors: wife of 37 years, Linda Griffitt; sons, Terry and Thomas Griffitt both of Concord; brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd Lester and Barbara Griffitt of Trion, GA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Griffitt family.
Price, Nellie P. age 72 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 at Park West Medical Center. She was of the Church of God faith. She was preceded in death by parents, Homer and Sarah Preston; son Roy Price. Survived by daughters, Cheryl McCullouch and husband, Mike, and Debbie Esquilin all of Lenoir City; sons John Price and wife Joyce and Carl Price and wife Shirley all of Loudon; step daughters, Sue Monger of Michigan and Margaret Bodell of Indiana; step son Kenneth Price of Indiana; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Clabough and husband Ronnie of Loudon; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 - 7:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard Shubert officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the New Providence Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the family of Nellie Price. 
Wampler, Rev. Billy John age 71 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 at the Maryville Health Care Center. He was a member of Nelson Street Baptist Church. Bill had worked at Elm Hill Meats for many years. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Lennie Wampler; brothers, Argust, Elbert, Ralph, D. J., Frank Willard Wampler; sister, Roxanne Wampler. Survived by brothers Arnold Wampler and wife, Bertha Mae of Okeechobee, FL, George Wampler of Loudon, Jack K. Wampler and wife, Polly of Winchester, VA, Tom Wampler and wife, Mary Lynn of Monroe, MI, Jim Wampler and wife, Pat of Lenoir City, C. L. Wampler and wife, Rose, of Winchester, VA; sisters Bea Reynolds and husband, Jim, of Lenoir City, Arizona Peters of Monroe, MI; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 - 7:45 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack W. Wampler, Sr. and Rev. George Seay officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Rev. Billy Wampler. 
Alford, Helen Fine Kollock - age 89 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002. She was a member of New Providence Baptist Church where she had been active with WMU. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Francis Smith Fine' husbands, Ben Kollock and Henry Alford; several brothers and sisters. Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jess Harper, Jr. of Lenoir City; son and daughter-in-law, J.B. and Evelyn Kollock of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Sean and Andi Harper of Lenoir City, Jill and Darrin Nichols of Sweetwater, Josh and Kathy Harper of Hixon, Tony and Traci Kollock of Lenoir City, Dale and Anita Kollock of Lenoir City, Greg and Alicia Kollock of Philadelphia; six great grandchildren; brother, Harry Fine of Elizabethton; special friend, Tom McCarroll of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 5 - 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark A. Caldwell Sr. officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services and interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Neew Providence Baptist Church Building Fund, 245 White Road, Leoudon, TN 37774. A special thank you to the staff of Home Health Care of East Tennessee for their care and compassion. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Helen Kollock Alford.
Livingston, Robert S. age 87 of Powell, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2002, at NHC Cavett Hill. Mr. Livingston was born in Summerland, California. He received his bachelors degree from Pomona College and his PHD from the University of California Berkeley. Mr. Livingston moved to Oak Ridge in 1943. During his career, he was Director of the Electronuclear Research Division and a pioneer in cyclotron research and development. He retired in 1982, as Director of Program Planning and Analysis at ORNL. He was a Senior Fellow of the American Physical Society and of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Mr. Livingston was a charter member of Church of the Savior, United Church of Christ, Knoxville. Survivors: wife of 47 years, Audrey Braden Livingston; children and spouses, Larry Livingston of Knoxville, Bobby Livingston of Knoxville, Philip and Nancy Livingston of Knoxville, Richard and Ana Livingston of Sarasota, FL, Barbara and Ray Skelly of Houston,TX; grandchildren, Natasha and Natalie Livingston, Robert and William Livingston, Garrett Skelly; sisters, Catherine Livingston of Oregon and Margaret Loomis of California; several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at Lynnhurst Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Church of the Savior, United Church of Christ with The Rev. Mr. John Bluth Gill officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Church of the Savior, United Church of Christ, 934 Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Livingston family.
Light, Ruth Lucille Scott, age 89 of West Knoxville, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 6, 2002, at the home of her daughter, Pansy Hayes. Ruth attended Grigsby Chapel United Methodist Church. She was an avid quilter. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, James Samuel Light, sister Fern Miller, brothers Ben, Dan, Bob and Harold Scott. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Estella and Jesse Ogle, Virginia Hayes, Mary Lou and Clifford Hayes, Pansy and Glen Hayes all of Knoxville, Rossie and Bill Ogle Lenoir City; fourteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Evelyn Scott of California; sisters-in-law, Mattie Neeley of Knoxville, Retta Scott of Florida, Dorothy Scott of California, Christine Scott of Missouri, Emma Ruth Neeley of Knoxville; special niece, Rosa Lee Brewer; Several other nieces and nephews; special cousin Joel McCarty; special care givers, Arnold and Barbara Haddix. The family will receive friends from 6 - 7:45 p. m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Paul Hughes and Rev. James Titcombe officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at Grigsby Chapel Cemetery for graveside services. A special thanks to Senior Services Staff. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Light family.
Simpson, William F., Sr. (Bill) age 92 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Greensboro, NC, passed away Thursday morning March 7, 2002 at the Farragut Health Care Center in Farragut, TN. Bill was a member of First Baptist Church Concord and the Bring Them In Sunday School Class. Survivors: wife, of 66 years, Julia Anna Simpson; son and daughter-in-law, William F. (Bill) Simpson, Jr. and Mary of Knoxville, TN. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of First Baptist Church Concord with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Steve Peek officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Crusade. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 12 at the Hertford Cemetery in Hertford, North Carolina. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Simpson family.
Thomas, John Elmer age 68 of Maryville formerly of Lenoir City passed away Thursday, March 7, 2002 at his home. Elmer was a member of Old Time Gospel Church. He was a former employee of Carver Chair Company. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Annie Thomas; brothers, Earl and L. J. Thomas. Survived by wife of 42 years, Ophelia Thomas; daughters, Mary Russell and Melissa Gail Cross and husband, Tommy all of Maryville; sons, Darrell Thomas, John Thomas and wife, Connie, all of Lenoir City, Benny Thomas of Maryville, Terry Thomas and wife, Cindy, James Thomas and wife, Tina and Mark Thomas and wife, Nola all of Lenoir City; 13 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Laura Ruth Herron of Knoxville; brother, Robert Thomas Jr. of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Seay, Rev. Jr. Ward and Rev. Gary Neely officiating. Family and friends will gather at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 2 p.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Elmer Thomas.
Mizell, Marietta, age 77 of Lenoir City passed away Friday, March 8, 2002 at the Maryville Health Care Center. She was a former employee of Charles H. Bacon Hosiery Mill. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Lillie Harvey Mizell. Survived by several cousins and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Carpenter officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Monday in the Hickory Valley Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Marietta Mizell.
Meckstroth, Nathan Peter age 16 of Vonore passed away Friday, March 8, 2002 at his home. Nathan was a student at Sequoyah High School. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Marcia Meckstroth; sister, Meghan Meckstroth; grandmother, Ann Knes; uncles, Michael Knes and wife, Sandie of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Steve Meckstroth and wife, Patty of Bloomington, Illinois. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at the Tellico Village Community Church. Rev. Steven Nash will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Nathan’s memory to University of Miami (R-5), Brain & Tissue Bank for Developmental Disorders, 1550 N.W. 10th Ave., P.A.P. Bldg, Room 410,
Miami, FL 33136 for Cerebral Palsy Research and Support. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Nathan Meckstroth.
Hardin, Benjamin J., Sr. age 66 of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, March 8, 2002, at the Ft. Sanders Loudon Medical Center. Ben was a member of Riverview Missionary Baptist Church. He was Camp Director of the Loudon District B.M.&E Association. He was preceded in death by mother and father, William Hardin and Demaras Walker; sister, Nannie Clark; brother, James Avery Hardin. Survived by wife, Vivian Hardin; sons, John Jenkins, Jordan Hardin, Benjamin Hardin, Jr. and wife Cassie, Nathaniel Hardin and wife Teresa, Perry Hardin and wife Karla all of Lenoir City; daughter, Deloris Matlock Cowart and husband Darnell of Lenoir City; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Lawrence Billingsley and wife Debbie of Lenoir City, Gilbert Pride and wife Mary Cathy of Pride N.C. and Paul Walker and wife Phyllis of Georgia; sisters, Wilhelmina Saffell of Ohio and Wanda Jackson of Rogersville. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Riverview Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jessie Jones and Gilbert Pride officiating. Interment will follow in the Martel Cemetery. Click Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street Lenoir City is serving the family of Ben Hardin, Sr. 

Frank Hicks Evans age 82, died Thursday evening at Durham Regional Hospital after a brief illness.  Born in Lenoir City, TN to the late Charles Robert and Fannie Hambright Evans, Frank lived in Durham for 47 years and was an active and long-time member of Bethany United Methodist Church and the Cornelia Sunday School Class. After graduating from Lenoir City High School, Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Signal Corp during WWII.  He received a BA Degree from High Point College and subsequently studied at Duke Divinity School. Frank taught in the Statesville, Hillsborough and Durham Public School Systems for 31 years. He spent 25 of those years at Durham High School as a teacher, football and track coach, dean of boys and assistant principal before his retirement in 1981. A dedicated and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Frank was popular and well respected by the many students he taught and coached during his exemplary career.  He was a man of strong Christian faith who always set an example for those around him.  Accepting credit for his many accomplishments was not Frank’s style.  Instead, in his own modest and humble way, Frank preferred to leave the spotlight to others. Frank is survived by two children, Carolyn Evans-Rose Parker and husband, Wiley, of Wendell; Charles Robert Evans and wife, Annette, of Cary;  three grandchildren, David Rose and wife, Chiyon; and Blaire and Tyler Evans; a close family friend, Staton Strother; and former son-in-law, Randy Rose.   Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 59 years, Eva Lois Starnes Evans, who died in July 2001. Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Sunday at Bethany United Methodist Church, Durham, NC.  Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Flowers are acceptable or contributions may be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2809 Guess Rd., Durham, NC  27705.
Snodderly, Ruby A. age 68 of Lenoir City passed away early Sunday morning March 10, 2002 at Park West Hospital. Ruby was a member of Silver Ridge Baptist Church. She was retired from Eaton Yale and Towne. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Snodderly; parents, Bill and Flossie Turpin; sister, Jane Seals; brothers, Bill Turpin, Jr. and Paul Turpin. Survived by daughters, Becky Hubbard and husband, James of Lenoir City, Debbie Lorenz and husband, Eddie of Loudon; grandchildren, Jason Lorenz and wife, Misty, Jeremy Lorenz and wife, Emily all of Loudon, Brandy Snodderly of Japan, Bobbie Jo Kagley and husband, Billy of Lenoir City, Bridgett Snodderly, Jamie Smith, Jeremy Hubbard all of Loudon and Stephanie Hubbard of Texas; great grandchildren, Lacie Kagley, Courtney Kagley, Breeanna Smith, Shaden Smith and Jayln Lorenz; sisters, twin sister, Mary Ruth McNabb, Shirley McDonald, Virginia McNabb all of Lenoir City, Carolyn Petty of Chattanooga; brothers, Roy Turpin of Lenoir City and Eddie Turpin of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m Monday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Wells and Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Family and friends will gather at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ruby Snodderly. 
Varner, Rodney William (Bill) age 63 of Lenoir City, formerly of Harrisburg, Pa and Shippensburg, Pa, passed away early Monday morning March 11, 2002 at his home. Bill was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving 2 tours with the U. S. Marines Corps and retiring after 12 years of service. He was a member of Roofers Local #30. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Vincent Michael (Mike) Varner and Doris Goode of Lenoir City; daughters and sons-in-law, Devy and Chris Bellnier of Lenoir City, Vickie Kim and David Kincaid of Biloxi, MS; 10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Providence Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the United States Marine Corps. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Varner family.
Hanson, Johnny L. formerly of Lenoir City, Tennessee, passed away Monday, March 11, 2002, after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; step children, Tonya and Butch of Garland, Texas, and son, Ronnie of Destin, Florida. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Hester Hanson; sisters Mattie Cardin, Joyce Peardon, and Ruth Chote, and brothers, Buck and Boyd Hanson. Survivors include sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Kenneth Maxwell of Lenoir City, Tennessee, brother, James Hanson of Fort Worth, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Linda Hanson of Lenoir City, Tennessee plus a host of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Obituary provided by Click Funeral Home of Lenoir City, Tennessee for friends of the Hanson family. 
Williams, Terri Vichich age 30 of Maryville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 9, 2002, in Florida. Terri was a physical therapist with Housecall Home Health Care. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred P. Vichich; brother, Daniel Paul Vichich; grandparents, Carl W. Perkins Sr. and Esther M. Vichich; Survivors: husband, Alan Williams; mother, Bonnie Vichich of Lenoir City; brothers and sisters-in-law, James P. and Amy Vichich of Lenoir City, Robert P. and Suzette Vichich of League City TX; several nieces and nephews; grandparents, Ruth J. Perkins of Owego NY and Fred L. Vichich of Knoxville. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Perpetual Motion Center, 1452 East Brown School Road, Maryville, Tn. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to East TN. Sled Dog Rescue, c/o Bone-A-Fido West, 10941 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. The brightness that Terri brought to our lives will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Williams family. 
Sullivan, Beverly L. age 70 of the Tellico Village Community in Loudon County, TN passed away March 12 at St. Mary's Select Specialty Hospital. She and her husband John resided in the Village for over 12 years. She attended the Village Community Church. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Lorna and Russell Brockway of Farmington, MI .In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Stephen, James and Lawrence Wahlberg and by stepsons, John, Michael, and David Sullivan, her twin sister Barbara Wozniak and brother-in-law Gene, and brother David and sister-in-law Lillian plus nine grandchildren.
Beverly graduated from Michigan State University and earned a Masters Degree from Wayne State University. She was an elementary school teacher for over 20 years in Dearborn, MI and Fairfax County, VA. Her students (and their parents) loved her as did all who met her, She had an ineffable sweetness that permeated her being. She was very active in community activities over the past decade including teaching GED classes in Lenoir City, TN, working with the book club, the art group, the Village Players, and the Walk and Talk group. Bev was a creative artist, working primarily in water colors. She usually had pictures displayed in the annual art show and the art/music lunch each January. She enjoyed the lake both for swimming and boating. In the early nineties, she helped coordinate the weekly pontoon boat picnics. But in the main, she loved to travel, making over a dozen trips to Europe. She had almost as much fun planning the trips as actually taking them. Mostly she loved life and living in Tellico Village. The people she met here were her friends and she held to them as close as she could. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. March 15 at the Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Marty Singley officiating. Enurnment will be in the church collumbarium. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Tellico Village Community Church, 130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN 37774. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Sullivan family. 
Burp, Earl Weldon age 82 of Lenoir City, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2002 at the Park West Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents, William and Olie Mae Burp; wife, Betty Rose Burp; brothers, Clarence, David and James Burp; sisters, Anna Mae Littell and Dolly May. Survived by daughters, Bonnie Rose Narvaez and husband, James of Lenoir City, Karen Ruth Treadway and husband, Harold of Powell and Deborah Earline Miller of Knoxville; 8 grandchildren, Daniel Ellenburg and wife, Julie, Traci Lonas, Lisa Finn and husband, Matt, David Heydasch and wife, Sally, Michael Heydasch and wife, Lisa, Kathy Heydasch, Jason Heydasch and Matthew Miller; 7 great grandchildren; brothers, Ben Burp of Indiana, Joe Burke of California and Robert Burk of California; several nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will be held. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Earl W. Burp.
Green, Amy Carmen age 96 of Farragut, beloved mom, grandmother, and great grandmother, accepted the call from Jesus to come home Friday afternoon, March 15, 2002 at Park West Hospital, after a fruitful life. Amy dedicated her life to her home and family. She was active in the community serving as President of the Home Demonstration Club 1967, a leader for the Girl Scouts, and a member of the Farragut Church of Christ. Preceding her in death were her husband W. E. Green, grandson Ricky Brakebill, great grandson Joshua King and son-in-law B.F. Hayes Jr. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Doris Hayes, Lenoir City, TN, Ann & Gene Turner, Knoxville, TN, Connie & Dick Brakebill, Athens, TN; Amy loved, enjoyed and lived for her 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; sister Maxine Burkett, niece Barbara Drake, Crofton, MD. Thanks to friends Polly Gilmore, Teresa Toole and Dr. Thomas & Anna Koenig. The family wants to especially thank Dr. Jermone McKenzie and Dr. Thomas Koenig and family for their guiding care and support. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday followed by funeral services at 4 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Bill Hayes officiating. Family and friends with gather at 12 noon Monday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Amy Green.
Hurst, Irma Jean age 73 of Knoxville passed away Saturday morning, March 16, at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Medical Center. Irma a member of Grove Hill Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife and mother. Irma was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Hurst. Survivors: sons Robert W. Hurst, Stanley Noel Hurst, Richard Earl Hurst, and Jeffrey Lynn Hurst all of Knoxville, Stewart Neal Hurst of Roane County. Grandchildren: Christopher, Adam, David, Stacy, Justin, Jeremy, Jennifer, and Randi. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Tom Tomberlin officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for grave side services and interment. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, Farragut TN is serving the family of Irma Jean Hurst.
Spoon, William James (Bill) age 55 of West Knoxville, TN, passed away Friday evening, March 15, 2002, at his home. Bill was a member of Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was Sales Director for Kirby Manufacturing in Lenoir City, TN. Bill served with the U.S. Marines Corp. from 1966 until 1970. He was an avid fisherman. Bill was preceded in death by brother, Paul Spoon; Survivors: wife of 32 years, Nancy McCreery Spoon; children, Rex Spoon and wife Kimberly of Oliver Springs, TN, Daren Spoon of Lake City, TN, Heidi Snyder and husband Bryan of Memphis, TN; grandchildren, Zachary, Alex and Abigail; parents, Larry and Betty Spoon of Rome, NY; brothers, Dave Spoon and Tim Spoon; sisters, Cheryl Kegley and Mary Irvine; sister-in-law, Sandra Spoon, wife of Paul Spoon, of Rome, NY; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Randall Mayfield officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Marietta Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909 or to the Marietta Cemetery Association, 11402 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Spoon family.
Jenkins, Raymond F.(Cokomo) - age 91 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday morning, March 16, 2002, at the Loudon Health Care Center. Raymond was born September 4, 1910 to George and Annie Hunt Jenkins. He was a retired machinist with Bacon Hosiery Mill and a longtime gunsmith in Lenoir City. He was a lifetime member of NRA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ella Mae Lively. He is survived by his children: Peggy Shubert and husband, Leonard, Shirley Weaver and husband, Doyle and George Jenkins all of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Debbie Clabough of Dalton, Ga., Kathy Helton, Sandra Shubert, Kimberly Weaver and Eddie Weaver all of Lenoir City; eight great grandchildren and five great - great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Sunday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard Shubert and Rev. Bryan Courtney officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 Monday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. graveside. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Raymond Jenkins.
Sweeney, Mary Elizabeth (Betty) age 78 of Lenoir City, formerly of Thomaston, GA, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon, March 15, 2002, in New York City, NY. Betty was a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church. She was a member of the local chapter of the AARP, the Loudon County Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma. Betty was retired from Lenoir City Schools with 25 years service. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret Sue Sweeney; father, Otho Beverly and brother, Billy Beverly. Survivors: husband of 55 years, R. W. Sweeney Jr.; children, Ricky Sweeney of Lenoir City, Tommy Sweeney of Lenoir City, Beverly Sweeney of St. Petersburg, FL, Joe Sweeney and wife Tammy of Lenoir City, Carole Conner and husband Richard of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Sarah Loveday and husband James, Jeffrey Sweeney and wife Kelley, William Ellis Sweeney and Beth Sweeney all of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Ryan and Ethan Loveday; mother, Lila Beverly of Thomaston, GA; sister, Joy Wall of Riverdale, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Corley and Frances Beverly of Stock Bridge, GA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 7:30 with Rev. John Burleson, Rev. James Clayton and Pastor J. Morgan Davis officiating A private graveside service will be held at Dixie Lee Baptist Church Cemetery. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Sweeney family.
Courtney, Geneva Case age 84 of Knoxville passed away Saturday afternoon, March 16, 2002, at the Farragut Health Care Center. Geneva was retired from the Knox County Property Assessor's Office after 25 years of service. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and past President of the UMW. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence (Pard) Case and Mary Willard Case; sisters, Pauline Case and Blanche Case Scarbrough. Survivors: husband of 60 years, Joe Courtney Jr.; daughter, Deidrea Beeler; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Amanda and James Swanson; granddaughters, Alison and Casey Beeler; great grandchildren, Jared and Sabrina Swanson all of Knoxville; twin sister, Jeanette Morrissey of Penny Farms, FL; many beautiful nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Bryan Courtney officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 7001 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Courtney family. 
Norman, James L., age 56 of Chambersurg, Pa., formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday March 21, 2002 in the Chambersburg Hospital. He is the son of Frances Thompson Norman and the Late Luther Norman. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Musical Arts. He was employed by the federal government for 30 Years as a computer programmer, retiring from Letterkenny Army Depot in 1999. At the time of his death he was employed by Computer Science Corp. At Letterkenny, Mr. Norman was a great supporter of classical music and was a member of Mensa. In addition to his mother, He is survived by a brother, Stephen E.Norman and wife Gail Cummens Norman of Yuma, AZ; 2 nieces; 1 nephew; 2 great nieces; 1 great nephew; aunt, Mary G. Thompson, of Desert Hot Springs, Ca. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002 in the Click Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Family of James Norman.
Smith, Dock age 79 of Lenoir City, passed away Friday morning, March 22, 2002, at his home. Dock was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Mamie Smith; daughter, Carol Ann Smith; brother, Ralph Smith. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen Hill Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and J. C. Craig; grandchildren, Rhonda Mills, Brent and Derek all of Lenoir City; step-grand daughter, Alley of Melbourne, FL; 5 great grand children; sisters, Joyce Bowden, Geneva Jones, Myrtle Hudson and Mary Jane Glass all of Lenoir City, Nell Clayton of AL, Carolyn Moore of Loudon; brothers, Billy Smith and Harold Smith both of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Riner officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Pall bearers: J. C. Craig, Dale Gentry, Gary Goforth, Mike Mills, Ken Gentry and Tony Arden. Hawkins chapel 102 B Street in Lenoir City is serving the family of Dock Smith. 
Blake, William Wallace (Bill) age 68 of West Knoxville, passed away Wednesday morning March 27, 2002 at his home. Bill was a member of West Emory Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Michigan State University, retired from Garland Coal Company and a member of the Knoxville Coal Club. He was a long time member of Fox Den County Club, an avid golfer, boater, and a member of Knoxville Power Squadron, Inc. Bill was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors: wife of 41 years, Carrol Blake; sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory and Ginny Blake of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, Michael and Kimberly Blake of Knoxville, Patrick and Donna Blake of Farragut; grandchildren, Gina, Brandy, Whitney, Haley and Kyle Blake. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at West Emory Presbyterian Church with Dr. G. Kenneth Gates officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis, 5401 Kingston Pike, Suite 185, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home is serving the Blake family.
Beach, Dr. Charles L. (Lt. General U.S. Army Retired) of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at his home. Charlie was born in Loudon County to Sola John and Gladys Beach. He graduated from Lenoir City High School, Hiwassee College, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Mercer University South School of Pharmacy and Nashville School of Law. He was the pharmacist for several area drugstores. He served as Judicial Commissioner for Williamson County. Charlie practiced law as a criminal defense attorney in East Tennessee. He was a former member of Tennessee National Guards having serving in the 278th infantry and the 190th Med Company. He went on to become commander of the Unit in Knoxville on Sutherland Avenue. Charlie was a graduate of the United States Army Special Warfare School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was 32nd degree Mason and a Knight Templar. Charlie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended Bell Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Jo Beach and Mary Sue Beach Howell; brothers, William Marion (Buddy) Beach, Robert Allen (Bobby) Beach and S. J. Beach; uncles, Reginald Brown and Marion Brown; former wife and mother of his son, Mike, Faye Walker. Survivors: son, Robert Michael Beach of Allentown, PA; grandson, Michael Beach and wife Dottie of Oliver Springs; great granddaughter, Audre Michaela Beach; brothers, Dr. Ted Beach and wife, Nancy of Johnson City, Rev. George Seay and wife Glenda of Lenoir City, Gene R. (Dick) Beach and wife Jo Ann of Oak Dale, LA; sisters, Helen Thomas of Charlotte, NC, Sandra Thomas and husband Gary of Akron, OH;Several nieces and nephews; special friend, Diane Savage of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 5-7:45 p.m. Friday at Bell Avenue Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Ernest Gardner Jr. and Rev. Gordon Dykes officiating. Graveside services 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake View Cemetery with full military honors to be conferred. Honorary pall bearers, Ken Cook, Roy Howard, Ron Flagg, Ben Tyler, Donald (Jabo) Francis and Jim Walker. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Loudon County Humane Society. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Beach family. 
Reddick, Ralph Gordon of West Knoxville, died peacefully on the evening of March 25th, 2002 with his wife of 35 years, Allene, by his side at his home. Born in Gallatin, TN in 1931, son of James Harris Reddick and Callie Mae Perry Reddick, Ralph moved to Knoxville following his service in the Korean War with the U. S. Air Force. An active member of the Knoxville community for 40 years, he was the former Vice President and Partner of Duchess Beauty Supply, a member of the East Tennessee Dance Club, King Solomon Lodge #94 F&AM, the Knoxville Scottish Rite Bodies, and a life member of the Shriners Kerbela Temple. Known as a wise and caring husband and father, Ralph was also an avid bridge player, enthusiastic musician, a natural salesman, and fun-loving friend to many. Ralph is survived by his loving wife Allene Denton Reddick, his children Barry Denton Reddick of Knoxville, Bradley Harris Reddick and wife, Melissa Black Reddick, and grandson Benjamin Wiley Reddick of Boston, MA. He is also survived by his sisters, Dorothy Reddick Ensor of Clarksville, TN, Lucille Reddick Fitzpatrick of Castillion Springs, TN, and brother, Robert Reddick of El Paso, TX. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday April 1, 2002 in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Bill Wilkinson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice , PO Box 22, Knoxville, TN 37901. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Reddick family.
Crispin, Sandra Margaret age 91 of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Arthur, IL, passed away suddenly Friday morning, March 29, 2002, at Ft. Sanders Park West Hospital. Sandra was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City. She was a retired teacher from Arthur Elementary School in Arthur, IL. She served in the Peace Corps in the Fiji Islands for five years. Sandra was an artist and a friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Lafayette Henson and Minnie Bollinger Dreisbach Henson; step-mother, Jessie Henson; husband, William Keith Crispin; and son, William David Crispin. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Lloyd Johnson; granddaughter, Rachel Johnson all of Loudon, Tn; daughter-in-law, Dr. Kathleen Crispin of Greenville, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Joseph and Grace Henson of Greenville, SC. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Monday at Central United Methodist Church with a Celebration of Life to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. C. Mark Gooden officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Join the Journey, % Central United Methodist Church, 201 B Street, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Crispin family.
Daniel, Willie Settle (Billie), age 83, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, in Knoxville. Born in South Carolina, and formerly of Detroit, Michigan, Billie was the beloved wife of James W. Daniel of Knoxville; devoted mother of Doreen Daniel Foutch of Knoxville and Martha Daniel-Knight of Denver, Colorado; loving grandmother of Laura Wiseman of Leonard, Michigan, and Greg Merritt of Lexington, Kentucky; and proud great grandmother of Benjamin, Abigail and Eliza Wiseman of Lenonard, Michigan. The family wishes to thank Tammy Parker and Mirela Holbura for their wonderful care and Hospice of Knoxville for their kind and loving attention. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution to a charity of your choice. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Mrs. Daniel. 

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