Nichols, Martha June - age 78 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Ft. Loudoun Medical Center.  She was retired from Dempster Brothers.  June had been a resident at Baptist Health Care in Lenoir City for 15 years.  She was preceded in death by husband, John C. Nichols; brother, Johnny King; sisters, Katherine Tipton and Audrey King.  Survived by daughters, Neita Berrier and Jackie Nichols both of Knoxville; grandchildren, Tanda Lenae Pierce and Jody Berrier; great granddaughter, Kelsey Nichole Thomas; brother, John B. King of Knoxville; sisters, Margaret King of Spring City and Alice Jane Human of Dayton; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 12:30 Friday and proceed to Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for 1 p.m. graveside services with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Martha June Nichols. 
McDonald, William K. “Mac” - age 73 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Parkwest Hospital.  He was a Corporal (T) 7 serving in the U. S. Army where he was an ambulance driver/Medic.  Mac was a member of the American Legion and the Optimist Club.  He was retired from Revco where he worked as a guard.  He was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church in Middlesboro, KY.  Preceded in death by the mother of his children, Neille More McDonald; parents, Thomas and Lottie McDonald.  Survived by wife, Shirley Turpin McDonald; children, Martha and Connie Osborne of Bristol, TN, Billy and Eddie McDonald of Knoxville, Stacy and Terry Clabough, Tracy Mills, Billy and Christina Davis, Donna and David Wade all of Lenoir City; 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Eddie Click officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 3 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa for graveside services at 4 p.m.  Military honors will be conferred by VFW Post 5150, American Legion Post 120, Post 70 and Post 256.  The family would like to express a special thanks to nurses, Barbara Bowers and Sheila Risher for their special care.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of William “Mac” McDonald. 

Eric Stone Encarnacion, age 16 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, February 1, 2006. Eric was a Junior at Webb School where he was a member of the Webb Baseball Team and  the Robotics Team.  Eric was also active in community service at  East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Eric attended Cokesbury United Methodist Church and participated in REACH. He was a loving son and brother who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his parents, Amy and Bernard Encarnacion; brother, Alex; grandparents, Debbie Lowe of Athens, OH, Rich and Teresa Price of Jupiter, FL, Valeria and Herb Batson of Nellysford, VA, Bernard Encarnacion Sr. of Chadds Ford, PA; several aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel and from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9908 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. TN 37922. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1 p.m. with Dr. Steve Sallee and Rev. Stephen DeFur officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children's Rehab Center Memorial Fund to honor Eric Encarnacion. Please make checks payable to E. TN. Children's Hospital, P. O. Box 15010, Knoxville, TN 37901 or to the Eric Encarnacion Memorial Fund at Webb School of Knoxville, 9800 Webb School Lane, Knoxville, TN 37923. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Encarnacion family.
Axley, Alice A. - age 66 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2006.  She was of the Church of God Faith.  Alice and her husband owned and operated Tee’s Restaurant in Lenoir City for 14 years.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  Preceded in death by father, Robert Stamey; brothers, Cotton and J. R. Stamey.  She is survived by her husband of 47 years, J. T. Axley; children, Donna Kemp and husband, Jerry of Gallatin, Jeff Axley and wife, Kim of Sevierville and Cindy Hickman of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Melanie Waxler and husband, Erik of Louisville, KY, Amanda Ray and husband, Tommy of Helena, AL, Matthew Snow of Gallatin, Austin and Hannah Axley of Sevierville; great grandchild, Vanessa Nicole Snow; mother, Ruby Stamey of Vonore; sisters, Bobbie Moore of Lenoir City and Paulette Battise of Vonore and special friend, Mark Graves.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Friday with Rev. Andrew Hurst officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday in Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park for graveside services.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Suite H102, Knoxville, TN 37919.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Alice A Axley.
Allen, Isabelle (Granny) - age 85 of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, February 3, 2006 at her home.  She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church in Kingston.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Allen; daughters, Wanda Sue and Patricia Ann Allen.  Survived by her children, Charles (Skip) Allen and wife, Bonnie of Knoxville, Paul Edward Allen of Maryville and Sharon Allen of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Chris, Tony, Tommy, Sherri, Darlene, Heather, Stephanie and Teresa; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Ruby Stout of Mascot; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. Sunday with Rev. George Maddox, Rev. Doug Greene and Rev. David Coffman officiating.  Family and friends will gather 11 a.m. Monday in Clear Springs Cemetery in Mascot for graveside services.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Isabelle Allen. 
Smithers , Kenneth (Smitty) - age 53 formerly of Spring Place Apartments in Lenoir City, passed away Sunday morning, February 5, 2006, at Life Care Center in Wartburg. He was a member of Lee Heights Baptist Church and a former mechanic at Waldrop Auto Service. He was an avid car race fan and was a former employee of Atomic Speedway. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bertha Smithers; brother, Bobby Smithers and brother-in-law, Bill Haggard. Survived by his daughter, Tia Cameron; brother and sisters-in-law, Charles Ray and Becky Smithers of Alabama, Jackie and Mary Smithers of Georgia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Billy Silcox, Theresa and Wayne Thomas, Johnnie Haggard and fiancee’, Charles Talmadge all of Lenoir City, Frances and Eddie Osborne of Bluff City, TN; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Bingham and Rev. Doug Kizer officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with nephews and friends serving as pallbearers.  Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Kenneth Smithers.
Barger, Mary Louise - age 71 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2006. She was a member of Northside Church of God and retired from Monterey Mushroom after 18 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Gertrude Coffman; husband, Jim Barger; brother, Frankie Coffman; sister, Rosa Wiseman and great-grandson, Daniel Shirk. Survived by her son, Lynn Kagley and Cheryl Spangler; daughter, Tammy Smith; three grandchildren, Billy Kagley and wife, Chasity, Melody Shaver and Becky Fernandez; ten great grandchildren; brother, Roy Coffman and wife, Jessie; brother-in-law, Ernest Wiseman; sister-in-law, Martha Coffman; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Maynard Scott will officiate. Family and friends will gather by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Mary Louise Barger.
Charles Ronald Harvey - age 71, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday evening, February 4, 2006. Ronnie was a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City and active with the Senior Adults. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alta Harvey, and his sister, Edna Ruth Harvey Byrd. Ronnie is survived by his brothers, Joe Paul Harvey and wife, Carolyn, Jackson R. Harvey and Tony W. Harvey all of Lenoir City, Jimmy Harvey of Knoxville, Emory Dillishaw Jr. of Hixson, TN; sisters, Barbara Jean Harvey, Glenda Guffee and husband, Robert all of Lenoir City; nieces: Stacey Wiggins and husband, James, Alisha Schulz and husband, Richard, Heather Burgiss and husband, Sam; nephews: James A. Harvey and wife, Angela, Kevin Guffee. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dick DeMerchant will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Ronnie Harvey.
Brown, Betty Sartin - age 52 of Loudon, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 5, 2006. She was of the Baptist Faith. Betty was an employee of Loudon Health Care center. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Louise Sartin; brothers, James Edward Sartin Jr. and Robert Sartin. She is survived by her longtime companion, John Underwood; daughters, Missy Brown White and husband, William, Brittney Underwood all of Loudon; grandchildren: David, Chelsey, Ashley, Shelby, Dalton, Amber and Joven; brothers, Kenny, Wesley and Clifford Sartin; sisters, Edna Spoon and Patricia Cochran; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Kirby officiating. Interment will follow the service. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Betty Brown.
Johnson, Sandra Jean Romine - age 61 of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly, Monday, February 6, 2006. She was of the Baptist Faith. Sandra was a carrier for the Knoxville News Sentinel for 15 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Johnson; parents, Aubrey Romine and Martha Romine Reed. She is survived by her three children, Karen and Ronnie Brown of Knoxville, Ricky Johnson and Cheryl Phillips of Powell, Dedra Johnson of Lenoir City; fiancee’, Gilbert Strunk of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Ronnie, Randy and Robert Brown, Wanda, Jackie, Clifford, Franklin, Craig and Teresa Gail Johnson, Destin Phillips; great grandchildren, Lucas, Jacob and Brandon Brown; sisters, Sheila Pierce and husband, Terry of Lenoir City, Bobbie Huff of Loudon, Hazel Crawley and husband, Bill of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Bud Romine of Newark, DE; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Seay and Rev. David Latham officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Sandra Johnson.
Hatcher, Bonnie Marie - age 79 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2006.  She was a member of Hensley Chapel Primitive Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Hatcher.  Survived by her son, Allen Hatcher of Lenoir City; daughter, Juanita Sampson of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Lisa Thacker, Shannon Jenkins and husband, Chris, Brad Hatcher and wife, Stephanie, Freddie Hatcher, Jr. and wife, Amy; great grandchildren; Ryan Thacker, Carissa and Breanna Hatcher, Alecs Hinkle, Clay and Chloee Jenkins and Kayden Hatcher (unborn); sisters, Nell Hardin and Ruth Davis; brother, Burch Lee; many nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Jon Henson officiating.  Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Bonnie Marie Hatcher. 
Hensley, Jimmy Ray (Red) - age 59 of Maryville, passed away February 5, 2006.  He was an employee of Cerama-Speed of Maryville.  Red was a former employee of Cherokee Distributing and Mayo’s.  Preceded in death by mother, Mildred Hensley; grandchildren, Benjamin Daniel Brashears and Kayla Nicole Hensley.  Survived by daughter, Joyce Hensley Brashears and husband, Mike, Tammy Hensley Amburn and husband, Jimmy all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Josh and Abigail Brashears; father, James Hensley and wife, Ietta; sister, Peggy Webb and husband, Frank all of Knoxville; brothers, Ronnie Hensley and wife, Becky, Benny Hensley all of Knoxville; half sisters, Tammy, Becky and Sarah; half brother, Earl Bolin; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Latham officiating.  Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Lenoir City.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jimmy Ray (Red) Hensley.
Hartline, Agnes E. - age 71 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, February 6, 2006 at Park West Hospital.  She was a member of First Baptist Church.  Retired from Production Credit Association where she worked as secretary.  Agnes was an avid gardner and Vol Fan.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Preceded in death by her husband, Oscar R. Hartline; parents, Jerry and Verla Evans.  Survived by children, Lea Ann Smith and husband, Mike of Knoxville, Jerry Ray Hartline and wife, Billie of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Alaina Cox, Joshua Hartline both of Knoxville and Amanda Hartline of Lynchburg, VA and Hannah Smith; great grandchildren, Shalin and Logan.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Steve Kirby officiating.  Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 9:30 a.m. Thursday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 10 a.m. graveside services. Pallbearers will be: Leroy Hartline, Mickey Hartline, Bobby Gene Hartline, David Hartline, Richard Gibson, Mike Smith and Bob Rhinehart.Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Agnes E. Hartline.
Roach, Shirley Sue - age 57 of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2006. She was of the Baptist Faith and a former employee of Time Saver Cleaners. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Jo Roach; parents, Jack and Irene Kilby; brothers, Jackie Kilby, Jay Will Kilby and Kenneth Paul Kilby and special cousin, Kathleen Vaughn.  Survived by her husband of 36 years, Johnny Bill Roach; daughter, Peggy Fields of Lenoir City; sons, Timothy Wayne Kilby of Sweetwater, Johnny Wayne Roach, Jerry Lee Roach and Walter Jay Roach all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Justin, Shannon, Desiree and Johnny Fields all of Lenoir City and Summer Dawn Kilby of Sweetwater; special nieces, Linda Jaques and Wanda Burger.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Simpson officiating.  Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers: Wayne Kilby, Jerry C. Roach, Harrison Roach, Johnny Roach, David Roach and Terry Roach.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Shirley Sue Roach.
Brown, Joyce J. - age 66 of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at her home. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a faithful friend to all who entered her life. She was a member of Pine Top Primitive Baptist Church.  Joyce retired from T. V. A. and formerly worked with the Loudon Co. School System.  She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Jenkins and mother, Mildred Jenkins.  Survived by her husband of 48 years, William “Bill” Brown; children, Billy Brown and Kathy, Retha Stapp and Pete all of Lenoir City, Kenneth “Hawkeye” Brown and Beth of Loudon, Richard “Dicky” Brown and Connie, Chrystal McConkey and Travis of Lenoir City, Cherry LaRue of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Brandy, Kasey, Donovan, Kayla, Cody, James, CoRi, Blake, Cassie and Thomas; brother, Tommy Jenkins and wife, Ludy of Smyrna, TN; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Linda Rodgers, Darrell and Paula Liles, Penny and Terry Brown.  The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Pine Top Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Whitehead officiating. The body will lie in state from 3-4 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Joey Brown, Dewey Brown, Tim Daniels, Greg Cantrell, Darrell Liles & Jerry Weatherly  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Joyce J. Brown.
Maluga, Robert Andrew III - age 27 of Knoxville, TN, a former resident of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, passed away February 6, 2006.  He was a graduate of Loudon High School Class of 1997.  Preceded in death by grandfather, Robert Andrew Maluga Sr. and uncle, Daniel John Maluga.  Survived by his mother, Barbara Jean Eachus; father, Robert Andrew Maluga Jr.; sister, Stephanie Danielle Smith and husband, Zac; brothers, Brian Eachus, Frank Eachus, Caleb Eachus and Ben Eachus; grandparents, Nancy L. Maluga and Morry Smith of Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN; great grandmother, Henrietta Ulm; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  A celebration of Rob’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 12th at Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Martin Singley officiating.  A reception will follow the service.  A service is also being held in Tiffin, OH at the Shiloh Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 11th.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Robert Andrew Maluga III.

Virginia Peterman Gibson age 80 of Hampton, VA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 8, 2006 at NHC Cavett Hill in Farragut, TN after a brief illness.  Virginia was a member of West Hampton Baptist Church for over 50 years. She taught Sunday School for over 35 years and was a member of the Senior Adult Choir for many years. She was retired from NASA at Langley Field in 1983 after 32 years of service. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband William James Gibson Jr.; parents, Claude Peterman and Faye O'Hare Peterman Nunn; brother, Robert Peterman. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, James Daniel and Kathy Gibson; granddaughter, Lara Elizabeth Gibson all of Farragut, TN; sister, Eva Rhea of Kingston, MO; sister-in-law, Jean Peterman of Collins, MO; brother-in-law, Wadus Gibson and wife, Carrie; sister-in-law, Juanita Gibson all of Newport News, VA; Carlene Hardee of Laurinburg, NC; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the West Hampton Baptist Church. Funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. with Dr. Danny Owens officiating. Interment will follow in the Park Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Hampton Baptist Church, 631 Aberdeen Road, Hampton, VA 23661. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Gibson family.

Joyce Hobbs Herron age 83 of Farragut passed away Wednesday evening, February 8, 2006 at Shannondale Health Care Center. Joyce attended Lee Heights Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Knoxville Business College. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Herron; parents, Roy Frank Hobbs and Jane Lunsford Hobbs. Survivors: children. Janice Herron Williams and husband, Dennis R. of Lenoir City, David Michael Herron of Spring City, Patricia Herron Hayes and husband James L. of Crossville; grandchildren, Teresa Latham Taylor of Portland, OR, Michael Fritts of Knoxville, Sherry Fritts of Seymour, Julie M. Hayes and James Tony Hayes both of Crossville,; sister, Edna Hobbs Ivey and husband Bill of Farragut; brother, Robert Hobbs of Farragut; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grigsby Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Herron family.

Brown, Marsha Ann Carmack - age 52 of Sweetwater, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 8, 2006.  She attended the Church of God.  Preceded in death by her father, Rev. Billy Carmack and grandmother, Nora Wayne Johnson.  Survived by her son, Mark Stevens I of Lenoir City; grandson, Mark Anthony Stevens II; mother, Annie Carmack of Sevierville; uncle, Sam Johnson and wife, Janie of Loudon; cousins, Michelle Lynn Duncan and husband, Mike of Loudon and Kim Johnson of Nashville.  A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ernie Varner officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday before the service.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Marsha Carmack Brown.
Stewart, James E. - of Loudon passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2006.  Jim was born December 4, 1933 in Lawrence Co., TN.  He attended M. T. S. U. in Murfreesboro from 1965 - 1967 and received a medical retirement from the U. S. A. F. in April of 1968.  Jim was ordained a Deacon at Hillhurst Baptist Church in Nashville.  He has been a member of First Baptist Church, Lenoir City since 1971 where he was formerly a member of the Littlefield Sunday School Class and presently a member of the Springer Sunday School Class. He served Sunday School Director Medium of Senoir Adults at First Baptist during Dr. Charles Redmond’s Pastorate. Preceded in death by his mother, Velma Jewel Stewart and father, Ira Amos Stewart.  Jim is survived by wife of 54 years, Ann Moore Stewart; daughter, Sarah Stewart Ballard of Nashville; sons, James Edward Stewart II and wife, Ruth Stewart of Nashville, Samuel Amos Stewart and wife, Kelli Wolf Stewart of Michigan; grandson, Lee Ballard of Nashville; granddaughter, Grace June Stewart of Nashville.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Click- Hawkins Chapel at 102 B. Street in Lenoir City. The family will greet friends following the service. Dr. C. E. Jackson III and Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Military honors will be conferred.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Springer Sunday School Class. Local friends may call at their convenience at the family home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Annie Armstrong Mission Offering, %First Baptist Church, 2085 Simpson Road E., Lenoir City, TN 37772.   Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of James E. Stewart.
Osborne, Geraldine Blissitt - age 86, of Lenoir City, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2006 surrounded by her family.  She was born June 27, 1919, to John and Essie Blissitt, and grew up in Cedartown, Georgia.  She received her teaching certificate from West Georgia College, attended the University of Georgia, and taught school in Rockmart, Georgia.  During World War II, she signed on with the United States Weather Bureau, and was the first female instrument reader ever assigned to the U. S. Naval Base at Key West, Florida.  There she met, fell in love with, and married her husband of 46 years, Edward Osborne.  In 1945, they returned to Knoxville, where Ed had attended and played football for the University of Tennessee.  Gerry received her B.S. in Education from the University of Tennessee in 1951, and began teaching at Nichols Elementary in Lenoir City, where she taught until 1984.  She supported from the sidelines as Ed coached football and girls’ basketball at Central High School, Stair Tech, and Lenoir City High School, where he later served as principal.  Gerry was an active member of Central United Methodist Church, Lenoir City, and was a longtime teacher and pianist of the Keystone Sunday School Class.  In her retirement years she enjoyed the “Thursday night Quilters” and served as President of the Loudon County Retired Teachers’ Association.  Gerry’s faith, independence and caring spirit will live on in her family and friends long after her death.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Edward Osborne; sister, Ruby Montaine and brother, Dewitt Blissitt.  Survived by her daughter, Nancy Staub and husband Jim of Sevierville; granddaughters, Amy Morehous and husband David of Knoxville, and Elizabeth McKeever and husband Stewart of Charleston, SC; grandson, James Staub of Nashville; great-granddaughter, Katherine Morehous; sisters-in-law, Frances Ray of Lenoir City, Martha Kidd and husband George of Aiken, SC and Betty Jenkins of Lenoir City; eight nieces; four nephews; and seventeen great-nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Central United Methodist Church.  A celebration of life will follow at 3 p.m. with Dr. Mark Gooden officiating.  Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the “Join the Journey” fund at Central United Methodist Church, 301 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City, TN 37771 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Suite H-102, Knoxville, TN 37919, www.tnalz.org.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Geraldine Osborne.
Martin, James Edward - age 71 of Kingston passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 9, 2006 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a member of Poplar Springs Primitive Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. for 16 years in Germany and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude A. Martin; mother, Louise Isham; brothers, Darrel and Regnald Martin; sister, Hazel Farr.  He is survived by his wife, Louise Brown Martin; children, Jimmy and Keith and Debbie Martin; step-children, Linda Treadway, Betty Katherine Wilson, Ronnie and Donnie Marney and Becky Webb; brother, Glen Martin; sister, June Hamby; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Gary Massengill and Rev. Robert Packett officiating. The family will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Poplar Springs Cemetery for grave side services with Full Military Honors. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of James Edward Martin.
Hall, Homer F. - age 76 of Riceville, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2006.  He was a member of Short Creek Baptist Church.  Retired from Wampler’s Farm Sausage.  Homer was a longtime fox hunter and member of the Fox Hunters Club.  He loved wagon training.  He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Nell Hall; son Bobby Hall; granddaughter, Tiffany Merritt; parents, Emmitt and Algie Hall; eight brothers and sisters.  Survived by his wife, Faye Hall of Riceville; children, Gene Hall and wife, Jackie of Crossville, Lewis Hall and wife, Sherry of Loudon, Carolyn Davis and husband, Mike of Lenoir City, Tonya Bivens and husband, Mike of Loudon and Joe Williams; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Geneva Moore of Sweetwater, Sue Holland and husband, Donald of Sweetwater, Opal Moore and husband, George of Cleveland, Brenda Faye Hambrick and husband, James of Augusta, GA; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Ted Wampler.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Friday with Rev. William Walker, Rev. Jon Henson and Rev. Michael Bivens officiating.  Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10 a.m. Saturday and proceed to Dogwood Cemetery for 11 a.m. graveside services.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Homer Hall.
Burnam, Ruby B. - age 87 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Loudon Health Care Center.  She attended Martel United Methodist Church.  Ruby retired from Whitehall Medical in Indiana.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Burnam; parents, Hob and Della Palmer; brothers, Henry Palmer, Cecil Palmer and Joe Palmer; sisters, Mallie Tutterow, Myrtle Palmer, Thelma Phillips and Claire Bivens.  Survived by her sister, Hazel Moore of Lenoir City; niece and caretaker, Pat Curtis and husband, Bill of Lenoir City; sister-in-law, Beedie Baugh and husband, James; several other nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Sunday with Rev. George Seay officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Pine Grove Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ruby B. Burnam. 
Thornton, Estel - age 79 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2006, at the Parkwest Medical Center. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and was retired from Martin-Marietta. Estel served in the U.S. Army during W.W.II and the Korean Conflict. He was a Past Master and member of the Chota Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Shriners were he served as Past Captain of the Provost Guard. He was an Avid bowler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Eva Fain Thornton; brothers, Floyd, Rex, Glen and R. B. Thornton; sisters, Ina Thornton, AllaVee Sims, Mary Lethco and Gladys Thornton. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen Snapp Thornton; son, Ron Thornton and wife Robin of Lenoir City; daughters, Shirley Thornton Holland and husband Chuck of Knoxville, Rita Thornton Helton of Nashville; grandchildren, Gary Alan Helton, Ron Michael Helton, Britni Nicole Holland, Cara Elizabeth Holland, Charles Benjamin Holland, Zachary Estel Thornton and Caleb Michael Thornton; brother, Roy Thornton and wife Almeda of Dandridge; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Thursday with Funeral Services to follow at 2 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Trotter and Rev. Jim Clayton officiating. A Masonic Service will follow the service conducted by Chota and Avery Masonic Lodges. Interment will be in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens with full military honors conferred by VFW Post 5150, American Legion Post 120, 70 and 256. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of Estel Thornton.

Hazel Pauline Palmer Moore - age 96 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday evening, February 11, 2006, at the Baptist Health Care Center. She was a longtime member of New Providence Church and a retired cook. Preceded in death by her husband Ed Moore; sons Bill and Jack Moore; parents Holbert and Idella Palmer; brothers: Henry, Cecil, and Joe Palmer; sisters: Myrtle Palmer, Thelma Phillips, Claire Bivens and Ruby Burnam; daughter-in-law, Betty Lester Moore. Hazel is survived by her son Roger Moore and wife Linda of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Jean Rankin and Don Rankin, Billy Ed Moore and Misty Moore; 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. Rev. Dean Bandy, Rev. George Seay will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the New Providence Church Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Tony Bandy and Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Hazel Moore.
Akins, Virgil W. - age 83 of Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2006, at his home. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. Virgil retired from Friendsville Rock Quarry. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lydie Akins; sisters: Inez Breeden, Pauline Selvage and Hazel Akins. Survived by his children: Edith Parks and husband Jackie of Lenoir City, Charlie Akins of Philadelphia, Margaret Ledford of Sweetwater, Linda Webb of Sweetwater and Jim Akins of Lenoir City; former wife Ruth Akins of Sweetwater; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers: John, Raymond, Pedro and Elmer Akins; sister, Arizona Selvage; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hickory Valley Cemetery with full military honors conferred by VFW Post 5150 and American Legion Posts 120,70 and 256. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Virgil Akins.
Shearer, Daniel T. - of Lenoir City, departed this world on Wednesday morning, February 15, 2006.  He was born in Hermanie, Pennsylvania on January 11, 1917.  Mr. Shearer was a surviving member of the 101st Airborne Division in W. W. II.  In Europe, he participated in five major battles, Normandy, Holland, Battle of The Bulge, Southern France and Southern Germany.  Mr. Shearer was highly decorated having received the Combat Infantryman Badge, two stars on his Parachute Jump Wings for two combat jumps, one in Normandy and one in Holland.  His unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation twice.  The Foire de Guerre from France, The Fourrageres of Belgium, and the Lanyard of Holland; He also received, a Silver Star, Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts.  Mr. Shearer also served in the 82nd Airborne during the Korean War.  He was made Company Commander of the 82nd shortly after arriving there.  After leaving the Army in 1953, he served in executive positions in three Independent Telephone Companies in Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and Georgia.  He retired in 1977, taking up residence in the Lenoir City, Loudon area.  Survived by his wife, Helen Masters Shearer; children, Margaret Shearer Ricciardi and husband, Gary, Thomas P. Shearer, Christopher Shearer and wife, Lisa Hunt Shearer; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City.  A funeral mass will follow at 1 p.m. with Father David Boettner officiating.  Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery with full military honors being conferred by VFW Post 5150 and American Legion Post 120, 70 and 256. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Daniel T. Shearer.
Carol, Zenon S. (Zeke) - age 83 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon passed away Monday February 13, 2006 at the Loudon Healthcare. He was a member of the Tellico Village Community Church and retired from ABB Electrical Corporation as a Manager and an engineer. He was veteran of W.W. II serving in the U. S. Navy. Zeke was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eileen Carol; son Jim Carol and wife Cynthia of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; daughter, Kate Carol Dunne and husband Gary of Iowa City, Iowa; 3 grandchildren, Brandon, Taylor and Alyssa Carol of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; brother-in-law, Charles Yeager and wife Lois of Florida. A Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2006  at the Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Margaret Manning officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Church Narthex. Interment will be in the Tellico Village Columbarium. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Zeke Carol.
Freshour, Herbert Thomas - age 55 of Lenoir City.  Herb was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Lenoir City.   He had served as a firemen with the Oak Ridge City Fire Department for 28 years.  Preceded in death by his father, Robert Freshour.  Survived by his wife, Dana Sexton Freshour; children, Morgan Freshour of the home, Matthew Freshour and wife, Niki, Beth Freshour and Megan Hawkins all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Denim, Desiree’ and Logan; mother, Mary Freshour of Lenoir City; brothers, Ken Freshour and wife, Chris of Georgia; sisters, Debbie White and husband, John of Lenoir City, Jan Brown and husband, Terry of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arlin Gurley and Dr. Charles Sullivan officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery with full Fireman Honors.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Loudon City Fire Dept., Loudon Co. Rescue Squad or the local rescue authorities in your area.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Herbert T. Freshour. 

Lynn Lusher Smith age 68 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 15, 2006 at Baptist West Hospital following complications due to cancer. Lynn was born in Wichita Falls, TX. She spent the majority of her life in Texas and the last 10 years of her life in Tennessee. She was a devoted member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Lynn was retired from Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee and during her retirement volunteered her time at the Salvation Army, the Interfaith Health Clinic and the United Way of Greater Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard Wayne Willingham and Levan Smith; her father, Marvin William Hord and her brother, Robert Hord. She is survived by: mother, Ruth Lusher of Knoxville; son, Stephen Willingham of Farragut; daughters, Jackie Mayo and husband, James Mayo of Farragut, and Christina Willingham of Austin, TX; step children, Sharon McWilliams and husband Keith, Kay Starkey and husband Chuck, Alan Smith and wife Becky; grandchildren, Rachel Fletcher, Julie Mayo, Trent Mayo and Lisa Nichols; step grandchildren, Jonathan and Shelby McWilliams, Heather and Kara Starkey; several great grandchildren; special cousin, Suzie Patton. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Rebekah Fetzer and Carol Hollar officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Interfaith Health Clinic, 315 Gill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Lynn Smith.

Betty R. Nixon age 75 of Farragut, departed this life to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2006. Betty was born June 29, 1930 in Nashville to the late Dr. William R. Austin and Wendell Ewing Austin. She was a graduate of Hillsboro High and attended the Harris School of Advertising Art. She was a devoted mother to the children of she and Bill Nixon, who were devoted soul mates for 55 years of marriage. Betty was a resident of Fox Den and an active member of the Nine Hole Fox Den Lady Golfers for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Wendell Sheshunoff and brothers, Dr. Andrew Austin and William R. Austin Jr. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children and spouses, Judge Stephen Nixon and wife Betsy of Independence, MO; Dr. Tracy Nixon and wife Henriette of State College, PA, Michele Nishida of Farragut, Melanie and Roger Moore of Lenoir City; grandchildren, David Stewart and wife Amanda, Jennifer and Laura Nishida, Raisa and Victor Nixon, Daniel Moore; great grandchildren, Maddie, Cole and Griffin Stewart; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. with Rev. Richard Edwards officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of TN, 212 Peters Road, Suite 105, Knoxville, TN 37923. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Nixon family.

Billy Donald Baird Jr. age 47 of Lenoir City, passed away Friday morning, February 17, 2006. Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Patten Baird; grandparents, George and Mary Patten, Otto and Virgie Baird. He is survived by his father, Don Baird and wife, Katherine; brother, Raymond Baird all of Lenoir City; sister, Donna Baird Voss of Richmond, IN; niece, Tonya Johnson of Centerville, IN; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Saturday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Eddie Click will officiate. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 1:30 p.m. Sunday and proceed to Loudon County Memorial Gardens for a 2 p.m. graveside service. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Billy Baird.

Thurman, Melvin Eugene - age 65 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2006.  He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.   Survived by his wife, Paul Edna Thurman; daughter, Clara Dee Robinette and husband, Eddie; son, Tony Thurman and wife, Bonnie all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Christina Dawn Phillips, Jimmy Melvin Jennings McKelvey and wife, Sara, Paula Mae McKelvey, Britney Lynn Thurman, Anthony E. Thurman, Emma Shelton and Chris Russell all of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Brett Austin Phillips, Beth Mae McKelvey; mother, Jewel Buchanan Thurman; brothers, Roy Pendleton, Gene Pendleton and Joe Paul Pendleton; sisters, Florene Hrutkay, Joann Phillips, Peggy Pool, Sandra Wilson, Connie Blackburn and Karen Chadwick; son-in-law, Terry Phillips; brother-in-law, Ron Doughty and wife, Carrie; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Taylor Adams and Rev. Ronny Jones officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Melvin E. Thurman.
Christian, Brian Kenneth - age 17 of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 19, 2006.  He attended First Baptist Church where he was active in Young Life.  Brian was a Junior at Lenoir City High School and a member of the Football Team.  Survived by father, Nicky Christian of Lenoir City; mother, Stacy Lovinggood and step father, Floyd Cabe of Knoxville; twin brother, Brad Christian; sister, Jessica Christian; grandparents, LaNelle Monroe, Joe Christian and wife, Joyce all of Lenoir City, Ken and Joann Lovinggood of Georgia; great grandmothers, Nina Summitt of Lenoir City and Margie Lovinggood of Georgia; uncles, Jack Christian, Steve Lovinggood and Brian Lovinggood of Georgia; many other family members and friends.  The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Jamie Dewald officiating.  Family and friends will gather by 11:30 a.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 12 noon.  The Lenoir City High School Football Team will serve as active and honorary pallbearers.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Brian K. Christian.
Sams, Voyle Leon - age 71 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, February 20, 2006. He retired from Central Parking Systems in Knoxville after over 35 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Nell Sams and brother, John Herbert Sams.  Survived by his wife of 50 years, Patsy Lou Sams; son, Jeffery L. Sams and wife, Tina of Loudon; daughters, Lynda Long and husband, Mike of Sweetwater, Teresa Love and husband, Terry of Knoxville, Janice Goodwin and husband, Tony of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Aron Ferguson of Loudon, Candy Wrigley, Tyler Love of Knoxville, Terina Schultz and husband, Jason of Kodak, Brandon and Bethany Goodwin of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Jacob and Lauren (Lori) Wrigley and Danny Ferguson; brothers, O. V. Sams, Fred Sams and wife, Alberta, H. C. Sams and wife, Dolly all of Parrottsville, TN; sisters, Pauline Blankenship of Bybee, TN and Viola Fine of Newport, TN; sister-in-law, Alma Sams; several nieces and nephews; loving dog, Thunder; special friends, Frank Cox, Carl and Edna Dyer.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Mark Gooden officiating.  Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville. Serving as pallbearers will be: Terry Love, Mike Long, Tony Goodwin, Randy Fine, Richard Fine, Henry Sams, Jeff Sams and Allen Wenzl.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Leon Sams. 
Bunch, William A. (Ab) , Sr. - age 76 of West Knoxville, passed away Monday, February 20, 2006.  He was of the Baptist faith and a retired truck driver.  Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Ann Bunch and 3 infant children.  Ab is survived by his wife, Johnnie Harmon Bunch; daughter, Linda; son, William A. Bunch II of Knox Co.; step children, Larry Frye of Lenoir City, Toni Hoffman of Lenoir City, Johnny Frye of Florida, Roy Frye of Knox Co., Linda of Knoxville, Robin Ham, Gil Dalton, Richard Dalton all of Lenoir City, Debbie Peck of Florida and Roy Dalton of Lenoir City; several grandchildren; sister, Georgette Davis of Loudon; brother, Bruce Bunch and wife, Hannah of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in Marietta Church Cemetery for graveside services.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of William A. Bunch Sr. 
LANE, SALLY LOU (DIEBOLD) – age 67 of Tellico Village Loudon , TN passed away Thursday morning, 23 February 2006 after her most recent battle with throat cancer.  Born in Buffalo NY 30 January 1939 to Alfred Diebold and Eleanor Kindron Diebold, and she attended Mount Saint Marys Academy of Kenmore, NY and a graduate of the University of Buffalo.  Sally was the lifelong companion and partner, and loving and devoted wife to E. James Lane, Jr.  A survivor in all the real terms, she successfully battled her cancer for almost 12 years, truly living and embracing each moment throughout the experience. Jim and Sally relocated to Tellico Village in 2001, where Sally immediately became involved in numerous groups and activities, including Preceptor Beta Theta National women’s sorority, Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, the Red Hat Society, past scribe of the Tellico Village Cruising Club, the Tellico Village Tappers, the Tellico Village Women’s Tuesday Golf League, and Past President of the Owatonna Art Center in Owatonna MN, where she founded what has become one of the largest juried art shows in the state of Minnesota.  Throughout her life, she embraced her many occupations – wife, partner, mother, home maker, and friend.  In all that she did, she brought a sparkle and a charm, and was a woman of tremendous love and dedication. Her legacy of love lives on in her husband, her children, her grandchildren, and all that were touched by her magical and wonderful life.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by her husband, Edward James (Jim) Lane, Jr, her son Edward James (Jim) Lane III, LCDR USCG and wife Lisa Marie of Mt. Pleasant, SC, her daughter Melissa Andrea Lane of Denver CO, and her two treasured grandchildren, Edward James (E.J.) Lane, IV and Rowan Alexa Lane. She is also survived by her three older sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Sutter of Elma, NY, Mrs. Jane Honecker of Bel Air MD, and Mrs. Carroll Becker of Vonore, TN. While Sally will be missed by all, the celebration of her life goes on in the thoughts and hearts of all those she touched.  The family will welcome all family and friends to a reception and viewing that will be held at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Lenoir City, at 1:30 PM on Saturday, 25 February, and will be immediately followed by a funeral mass at 2:30 PM at the same.  It is requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or your selected local charity in lieu of flowers, but flowers may be sent to Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.

Mary Iowa Rogers Reynolds age 87 of Knoxville, formerly of Athens, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 21, 2006 at Park West Hospital. Mary was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and the Ladies of Charity. She was well known in the golfing community, a member of Deane Hill Country Club and Whittle Springs Ladies Golf Association. She was a member of KAWGA and the Golden Girls Golf Association. She received numerous awards in golf including the Babe Zaharias Sportsmanship Award. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Frank T. Reynolds; son, Harold Reynolds; parents, William Hardie Rogers and Julettie Baker Rogers; sisters, Willie, Elizabeth, Lenoir and LaVerne; brothers, Roy and Hyatt. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law. Katherine and Jim Brennan of Farragut; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Karen Reynolds of Tampa, FL; loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Flora Rockwell of Louisville, KY, Lorena Gingrow of Smyrna, TN, Ada Rogers and Carrie Waters both of Athens; brother, Hardie Rogers of Covington, LA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. A private interment will be Saturday at McMinn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Child and Family Tennessee, c/o The Family Crisis Center and PleasanTree Apartments, Attn: Jamie Brennan, 901 East Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37915. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Reynolds family.
Pierce, Sheila Kaye - age 53 of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2006 at her home.  She was a member of Bell Avenue Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Robert D. Breece and Martha Louise Romine Reed; sister, Sandra Jean Romine Johnson and brother-in-law, Leon Underwood.  Survived by her husband, Kenneth Pierce; children, Kristy Pierce, Kenny Pierce and Jeremy Wilkerson; sisters, Hazel Crowley and husband, Bill of Albuquerque, NM and Bobbie L. Huff of Loudon; brother, Aubrey (Bud) Romine of Newark, DE; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Janice Fine and brother-in-law, Verlin Pierce.  The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday or friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Sheila Pierce. 
Walton, Mildred Lucille Potter - age 93 of Friendsville passed away Saturday February 25, 2006 at the Loudon Healthcare Center. She was a member of the Lenoir City Church of Christ. Mildred was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and was a retired school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Walton, Sr. She is survived by her son, Donald Core Walton, Jr. and wife Wendy of Friendsville; daughter, Susan Cruze and husband Stephen of NC.; son, Charles Walton and wife Sharon of Friendsville; grandchildren, Jonathan, Rebecca and Lindsay Walton; sisters, Geneva Potter of Knoxville and Evelyn Edwards of McMinnville. A Graveside service will be held Sunday, February 26, 2006 at the Unitia Cemetery with Mr. Kent Bailey officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mildred Walton.
Coria-Campos, Jose Luis age 35 of Knoxville, formerly of Mexico passed away suddenly Wednesday,February 22, 2006. Jose was an employee of U S Lawns of Knoxville. Survivors: wife Cande Pedroza; daughter Jade Cori; parents Francisco Coria and Isabel Campos, brothers Francisco, Leydy, Elva, Rubí, Abigail Cora-Campos all of Mexico; cousins Noel, Rafael,  Roberto, Santos, Gonzalo, Christopher and Susana all of Knoxville. The body will be taken back to Manlio Fabio, Altamirano, Veracruz, México for funeral services and interment. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Jose Coria-Campos.
Gardner, Edna F. - age 71 of Kingston, passed away Tuesday February 27, 2006 at the home of her daughter,  Deana Childs in Oklahoma. She was of the Baptist Faith. Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ferris James Gardner; brother, S. J. Gardner; sisters, Tee Dutton and Bonetta Alloway. Survived by her children, Avery Keith Gardner and wife, Karen of Mt. Juliet, Deana Caroline Childs and husband, Walter A. of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Shawn Douglas Childs and wife Jamie, Brandi Nicole Childs and Jessica Brittany Gardner; sister, Phyllis Norman of Loudon. The family will receive friends from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday March 4, 2006 at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tommy Hensley officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Edna Faye Gardner.

James W. Walker - age 75 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN formerly of Harrison Township, MI, passed away Monday, February 27, 2006.  James was retired from General Motors where he served for over 44 years. He retired as Chief Engineer of Base Engine Technology and Powertrain Group.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jeanette Walker; children, Jean (Tony) Hoholik, Ruth Walker and Kenneth (Cindy) Walker; grandchildren, James (Rochelle) Colella, Paul Colella, Matthew Hoholik and Jessica Walker; great grandchildren, Lauren Colella, Thomas Colella and Caroline Colella; brothers, Walter L. Walker and the late Thomas P. Walker; sister, Rosemary Hawhee; several nieces and nephews.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006, at Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Martin Singley officiating.  Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of James  Walker.

Grady Stanley Ingram, Sr. - age 67 of Lenoir City, passed away peacefully Monday, February 27, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Grady was of the Church of God faith.  He was retired from T. V. A. and was member of Local #453 Boilermakers Union.  Grady served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post #70.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda F. Ingram; infant son, Stanley Tate Ingram; parents, Tate and Effie Ingram.  Survived by his son, Grady Stanley Ingram, Jr. and wife, Tiffany; daughter, Cindy Bluford and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Trey Ingram, Chris Bluford and Drake Ingram all of Lenoir City; brothers, Hubert Gilreath and wife, Nell, J. C. Ingram and wife, Carol,  all of Lenoir City and Edward Ingram and wife, Lori of Indiana; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Cook and Rev. George Seay officiating.  Interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery with full military honors conferred by VFW Post 5150 and American Legion Post 120, 70 and 256.  Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Grady S. Ingram.

Ruth (Patton) Ellis - age 74 of Lenoir City formerly of Rockwood, went home to be with Jesus Monday, February 27, 2006 at Park West Medical Center.  Ruth was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church and retired from Allied Signal after 20 years service.  She was preceded in death by husband, James Ellis; parents, Lindsey and Ada Lyttle Patton; brothers, Paul, Silas and Ed Patton. Survived by daughters, Linda Fox and husband, Wayne of Lenoir City and Loetta Galyon and husband, Jeff of Maynardville; son, Jimmy Ellis of Florida; grandchildren, Thomas and Anthony Goins, Beth Boufard, Andy Pierce, Leighann Jenkins and Nick Galyon; great grandchildren, Dameon, Kaylee and Amorett; sisters, Margaret Rachic of Buffalo, NY, Alice Mullins of Tazewell, VA,  Virginia Nieman of Dandridge and Juanita Patton of Rochester, NY; brother, Howard Patton of Lexington, KY; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.  Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Gary Breazeale and Rev. Jeremy Sexton officiating.   Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10 a.m. Thursday and proceed to  Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood for graveside services at 11 a.m.  Serving as pallbearers: Thomas Goins, Anthony Goins, Steve Goins, Nick Galyon, Jeff Galyon and Wayne Fox.   Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ruth Patton Ellis. 

Ritchie, Clara Coats, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, February 28, 2006. Mrs. Ritchie had been a resident of NHC Assisted Living and Health Care in Farragut, TN for the last four years. Mrs. Ritchie was a faithful Christian and was a past member of Royal Oaks Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis, NC, and a current member of Concordia Lutheran Church in China Grove, NC. The love of Christ shone through Mrs. Ritchie in the love, kindness, generosity and compassion she gave to all who knew her. She lived according to Matthew 25:40, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Mrs. Ritchie was born to James Robert Anderson and Beulah Mae Walker Anderson on March 5, 1911, in Centerville, AR.  She attended Winslow Prep School in Fayetteville, AR. Following high school graduation she attended Arkansas Tech. Most of her adult life she lived in various towns of North Carolina: Kannapolis, China Grove, Lenoir, and Concord. She married John Roy Coats and was blessed with three children: Wanda, Vicki, and Sylvia. Mr. Coats passed away in 1951. She later married Lewis Ritchie, who also preceded her in death, and was blessed with four stepsons: Ray, Jimmy, Charles, and Robert. Mrs. Ritchie worked as a dietician with Cabarrus County Schools and owned and managed a restaurant and rental properties. Survivors include daughter Wanda Cline of Concord, NC, daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Wally Baity of Farragut, TN, and daughter Sylvia Hipp of Salisbury, NC; stepson and wife Ray and Kay Ritchie, stepson and wife Jimmy and Judy Ritchie, stepson Charles Ritchie, and stepson and wife Robert and Vicki Ritchie, all of China Grove, NC; sister Artie Barnard of Gold Hill, NC; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove, NC. Funeral services will be held at Concordia Lutheran at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Ken Reed officiating. Internment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, NC. Memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 185 Concordia Church Road, China Grove, NC 28023. The family would like to express thanks to God for the Christian example they experienced in Mrs. Ritchie and for her long and faithful life. The family also expresses thanks to the ministering nurses, staff, and chaplain of Farragut NHC Assisted Living and Health Care who made her last four years lively, joyful, and filled with loving care. A special memorial service will be held at Farragut NHC Assisted Living and Health Care with Rev. Edsel West officiating, date and time to be announced.  Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Clara Coats Ritchie.

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