Tinder, Elise Wyrick age 87 of Lenoir City passed away peacefully Saturday evening January 4, 2003 at Arbor Terrace in Knoxville. Elsie was a member of First Baptist Church. She was retired from Charles H. Bacon Hoisery Mill. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Tinder; parents, Charlie and Ada Huffman Wyrick; sisters, Selma Campbell and Eva Sowards; brothers, Charles, Howard and Eugene Wyrick. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Janet Tinder of Knoxville; grandchildren, Sarah and Chris Tinder; sisters, Geneva Duff of Knoxville and Iva Swann of Dandridge; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Monday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Family and friends will gather at Lenoir City Cemetery at 11 a.m. Tuesday for graveside services and interment. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 2085 Simpson Road East, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Tinder family.
Smith, Bobby Sloan (Bob) age 65 of Lenoir City passed away Saturday evening, January 4, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher and sang in the church choir. Bob was a past Rotarian and past president of the American Red Cross. He was a member and chairman of the Loudon Co. School Board. Bob served in the U. S. Army. He was former owner and manager of Lenoir Builders Supply. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barron Smith. Survived by wife of 43 years, Shannon Smith; children, Mark Smith and wife, Teresa of Lenoir City, Melissa Best and husband, Dr. Ric Best of Loudon; grandchildren, Bradley, Wesley and Hunter Smith, Christopher Best; step-grandson, Tom Best and wife, Heather of Phoenix, Az; brother, Billy Smith and wife, Sue of Oxford, Miss.; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 to 7:45 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. C. Mark Gooden, Rev. Leonard Turner and Rev. Corydon Friedrick officiating. Family and friends will gather at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City and proceed to the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 10 a.m. Serving as pallbearers, Tom Best, David Canada, Herbert Gentry, Earl Lauderdale, Willard Rollins, Bud Rogers, Tom P. Limburg, Lloyd Johnson and Bradley Smith. Full military honors will be conferred by American Legion Post #120 and VFW Post #5150. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to American Cancer Society or Central United Methodist Church Chancel Choir Fund. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Bob Smith.
Harvey, Sallie Frances age 103 of Baptist Health Care Center, Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2002 at the health care center.  Sallie was a member of Cave Creek Missionary Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, William Wallace Harvey and Sara Jane Melton Harvey; brothers, Roe Harvey of Dayton, OH, Chester Harvey of CA and William Sherman Harvey of Lenoir City; sisters, Grace Harvey White and Dollie Harvey Hart Voiles.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Cave Creek Cemetery.  The family request no flowers and memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Sallie Harvey.
Campbell, James Edward "Eddie" II, age 55, died Sunday, January 5, 2003, in Jacksonville, Florida. Eddie was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He attended George C. Wallace Junior College in Dothan, Alabama and Armstrong State College in Savannah, Georgia. Eddie served 22 years in the United States Navy as an Antisubmarine Warfare Specialist. He served on the USS Saratoga during Operation Desert Storm. Eddie was employed by the US Postal Service in Jacksonville at the time of his death. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Savannah. He was a lifelong fan of Auburn Tigers football. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, James E. Campbell, Sr., sister Carolyn A. Campbell. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Janet F. Campbell of Savannah, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law Gayle and Dennis Andrews of Severn, MD, Angie and Leland Prewitt and Linda S. Campbell; brother Jon D. Campbell all of Savannah, GA; nieces and nephews Payton J. Prewitt, Joy Andrews, Linda Prewitt and Garrett J. Campbell, one grand nephew Trenton Andrews, and several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Funeral Service 3 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2003, in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Dr. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Forest Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the U. S. Navy and the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Campbell family.
Luckett, William Henry age 84 of Lenoir City passed away Thursday morning, January 9, 2003 at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Henry was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City where he was a member of the United Volunteer Class. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F & AM. Henry was retired from K-25 in Oak Ridge after 37 years service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Sales Luckett; parents, Henry C. Luckett and Ada Byers Luckett; half brother, Fred Keener; half sister, Blanche Bracken; step father, John Keener. Survived by his daughter, Sandra Cruze of Lenoir City; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Joanne Luckett of Ooltewah, Mike and Nancy Luckett of Orlando, Fl; grandchildren, Brad Ledford of Chrisman, Ill, Kelly Luckett West of Lebanon, Angie Luckett Demoski of Mt. Juliet, Geoff Luckett of Orlando, Fl, Kevin Luckett of Jacksonville, Fl, and Amanda Luckett of Ashville, Oh; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Central United Methodist Church with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. at the church with Rev. Mark Gooden and Rev. Doug Crowder officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery with a masonic service conducted by Avery Lodge. Serving as pallbearers: Clifford Moore, Brad Ledford, Geoff Luckett, Kevin Luckett, Joe Malone, Ernie Demoski Tim West and Copeland West. Honorary pallbearers: Jack Denton, Mary Maples, Shirley Geer, Tom Riggle, Willie Joe Smalley and Sixth Avenue Neighbors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to C. U. M. C., 201 B Street, Lenoir City, TN. 37771 or the Diabetes Foundation. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Henry Luckett.
Jenkins, Imogene McKee age 70 of Atlanta, GA formerly of Loudon passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at the home of her daughter. Imogene was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Loudon. She was retired from Oxford Industries in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Benton Allen Jenkins; mother, Mary Lily McKee; father, Virgil McKee; and brothers, Arthur and Robert McKee. Survived by children, Freddie Allen Jenkins and wife, Cynthia of Roswell, GA and Karen Becker and husband, Ron of Woodstock, GA; grandchildren: Jason Jenkins and wife, Julie, Freddie Jenkins and wife, Sandy, Michael Jenkins, Craig Jenkins, Cody , Brandon and Krissy Becker, and Alex Freeman; great grandchildren, Jennifer, Ariel and Micaiah Jenkins; brothers, Virgil McKee and wife, Molly of Lenoir City, Jake McKee and wife, Kathleen of Conyers, GA; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Michael Jenkins, Craig Jenkins, Freddie Jenkins, Alex Freeman, Ted McKee and Tony McKee. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Imogene Jenkins.
Broyles, Nick age 80 died Thursday, January 9, 2002 at his residence at River Oaks in Lenoir City.  Nick was born on March 6, 1922 on the family farmstead near Gallopolis, Ohio to George and Nancy (Lee) Broyles.  He graduated from Gallopolis High School in 1940.   After high school like many boys his age he spent a few months working under a Federal work project before enlisting in the Army Air Corps.  He was stationed in the Pacific Theatre.  After his discharge Nick married Elzetta Pearl (Presson) Broyles on September 21, 1946.  Nick first attended Ohio State University on the GI Bill and was coached by Woody Hayes on the volleyball and baseball teams.  He later worked for North American Aviation in Columbus.  While working for North American Aviation and later Rockwell International he worked in Ohio, Missouri, California, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania with many temporary assignments in other places and overseas.  Nick received many accolades from numerous government and non-profit groups he gave his time to.  These included groups in the seventies striving for equality such as "Oklahoma Governor's Work Group on the Handicapped".  After retirement Nick and Elzetta moved to Pataskala, Ohio.  While there he ran and was elected twice to the Etna Township Clerk Position.  They moved to Tellico Village in 1997.  Nick was an active member in the Disciples of Christ (Christian) denomination throughout his life.  He was an active participant in the Loudon County Christian Church.  He is survived by his wife, Elzetta; sons, Michael Lee and wife, Linda of Tellico Village, Pat of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Timothy Alan and wife, Bonnie of Strasburg, Pennsylvania; daughter, Tamara Sue (Hall) and husband, Rick of Gallup, New Mexico; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Loudon County Christian Church with Pastor Rick Keck officiating.  Everyone who knew Nick is invited to attend.  The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Loudon Co. Christian Church building fund.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Nick Broyles.
Albright, Lillian J. May of West Knoxville passed away Thursday, January 9, 2002 at Park West Hospital.  She was a member of Stoney Point Missionary Baptist Church in Knox Co.  Preceded in death by husband, Rev. Bill Albright; brothers, Will, Jack and Joe May; sister, Anna Catherine May; daughter-in-law, Tresa Albright.  Survived by daughters and son-in-law, Pamela Chang of Miami, Fl., Belinda and Herschel Brooks of Knox Co.; sons, Eddie Albright of Kingston, Douglas Albright of Knox Co.; grandchildren, Maxie and Marco Chang of Fl., Scott Brooks and wife, Tracie, Bryant Brooks and wife, Stacy both of Knoxville, Alisha Albright of Kingston; great grandson, Christopher Brooks; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jewell and Rev. Bruce Lunsford, Mary and Grover Salyer of Salyerville, Ky.; many nieces and nephews.  A special thanks to the staff of Baptist Health Care Center, Lenoir City and Dr. Antoin Mardini for their kindness and loving care of our mother.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Sunday at Stoney Point Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Jeremy Sexton officiating.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City serving the family of Lillian Albright. 
Bohanan, Richard- age 48 of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Friday, January 10, 2003 in an automobile accident. Richard was a truck driver with Land/Air Trucking Co. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Erb Cooper, Hobart and Mary Bohanan; aunts, Margaret Harbin and Myrtle Dykes; uncle, Jim Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Linda Henderson Bohanan; daughters, Kim Hendrix and Amy Bohanan both of Rockwood;step-son, Harry Pierce and wife, Doris of Lenoir City; one grandson and two step- grandchildren; parents, Homer and Mary Bohanan of Lenoir City; sisters, Katheryn Johnson and husband, Gene, Loretta Cameron and husband, Earl all of Lenoir City; brother, Tommy Bohanan and wife, Sonya of Lenoir City; grandmother,Addie Cooper of Alabama; father-in-law Paul Henderson of Charlotte, N.C.; nephew, Dustin Johnson and niece, Tia Cameron. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Griffis officiating. Burial will follow in the Roberson Cemetery in Loudon. Serving as pallbearers will be: Tommy Bohanan, Earl and James Cameron, Christopher Johnson, Scott Carroll and Billy Willis. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.

Roach, Virginia G. (Penny), age 62, of Lenoir City past away Sunday morning, January 12, 2003 at her home.  Virginia was born in Elkorn City, KY, May 20, 1940.  She retired from Martin Marietta K-25 Plant in 1995.  She was a member of the Lenoir City Church of Christ and a hospice volunteer with Housecall Home Health for many years.  Her mother, Edith Maynard Bartley of Lexington, KY, father, Perry Bartley of Morristown, TN, and brother, Dick Bartley of Harrodsburg, KY, preceded Virginia in death. She is survived by her husband, Gary Roach, daughter, Kim Xenakis, daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Anthony Presley, stepdaughter and son-in-law Angie and Tony Ward, all of Lenoir City; stepson DeWayne Roach of Farragut, stepdaughter-in-law Sheri Roach of Loudon.  Grandchildren, Ferryn Xenakis, Alex Presley, Justin Roach, Haley Lewis, Abigail Roach and Nicholas Roach; sister-in-law Ruby Bartley of Harrodsburg, KY, brother, Mike Bartley of Ft. Myers, FL, brother and sister-in-law David and Chris Bartley of Tennessee Ridge, TN, sister/brother-in-law Shelby and Harold Crider of Knoxville, brother/sister-in-law Donnie and Carolyn Roach of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday evening at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Lakeview Cemetery with Mr. Kent Bailey officiating.  Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Penny Roach.
Edington, James Moss age 81 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday afternoon January 14, 2003. Moss was a veteran of World War II serving with Gen. Eisenhower in  the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Minton Edington; parents, Charles and Laura Leonard Edington; sisters, Anna Lee Edington Taylor and Willa Mae Edington Valentine. Survivors: sisters, Myrtle Lamons of Knoxville, Ruth Letsinger and husband Tom of Roane County; brother, Clyde Edington of Roane County; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with funeral services to follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Elbert Kitts officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Pleasant Forest Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Edington family.
Daniels, Dale age 71 of Farragut passed away Monday, January 13, 2003 at U. T. Medical Center. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. Dale was retired from Lockheed Martin. He was a veteran of U. S. Air Force 459 Motor Vehicle Squadron of Guam. A member of Loudon Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shriners and Shriners Past Master Club He was Past Master of Choto Lodge #253. Preceded in death by parents, E. C. Daniels and Nancy Jane Honeycutt Daniels; and sister, Doris Shipley. Survived by wife of 41 years, Berty Turner Daniels; children: daughter, Jaccie Chahine and husband, Nabile of North Richland Hills, TX and son, Michael Dale Daniels of Knoxville; very special friend, Elbert Heft of Concord; sister, Freda Burnett and husband, Raymond of Lenoir City; brother, Joe Daniels and wife, Hazel of Loudon; a host of special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with a Masonic service to follow at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Concord United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Kilday officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Cemetery with full military honors by the East Tn. Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital in Lexington, KY or Concord United Methodist Church Building Fund. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Dale Daniels.
Lintner, Jimmy age 55 of Lenoir City was suddenly called home by the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 2003. Jim was a graduate of Lenoir City High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U. S. Navy. He worked for T. V. A. for 25 years. Jim attended First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Survived by his wife, Kim Lintner; step-son, Jimmy Hartline and wife, Heather, step-daughter, Samantha Hartline; step-granddaughter, Katlyn Hartline; all of Lenoir City; parents, Roy and Lucille Lintner; sister, Dianne Woford and husband, Jim and their son, Brad all of Strawberry Plains; mother-in-law and father-in-law, John Henry and Freida McNabb of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Lake View Cemetery for graveside services. Serving as pallbearers: Danny Millholland, David Redfearn, Dwayne Duigan, Jeff McNabb, Jimmy McNabb and John McNabb. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jimmy Lintner.
Spraker, Lela Blanche Eblen - of Lenoir City. Born January 17, 1916, passed away January 15, 2003 at her home. Blanche was a faithful member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church for 55 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Yoakum Bush Eblen and Sallie Ann Littleton Eblen; brother, George Samuel Eblen and sister, Wilma Eblen Dozier. Blanche is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Edward Spraker; nephew and niece, Russ and Barbara Borum of Kingston; niece and nephew, Phyllis and John Marius of Lenoir City, numerous other nieces and nephews. 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 with Rev. John Burleson and Rev. James Clayton officiating. Family and friends will meet at Click Funeral Home by 1 p.m. Sunday and proceed to the Lenoir City Cemetery for a 1:30 p.m. graveside service. The Deacons from Dixie Lee Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to the Dixie Lee Baptist Church Building Fund. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Blanche Spraker.
Porter, Viola Jane Bowman age 94 of Lenoir City passed away Thursday, January 16, 2003 at the Park West Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was a member of Virginia Breazeale’s Sunday School Class. Viola was a longtime member of the Lenoir City Garden Club. She was former owner of Bowman and Porter Furniture Store in Loudon. She was preceded in death by husband, Charlie A. Porter; son, Bob Porter; infant daughter; brothers, George Bowman and Elmer Bowman; sister, Myrtle Bowden. Survived by daughter-in-law, Hilda Lee and husband, Jim of Loudon; 2 beloved granddaughters, Jill Chandler and husband, Jason of Lenoir City, and Suzy Porter of Alpharetta, Ga, great grandchildren, Nicholas Porter Chandler and McKamie Jane Chandler; nephews, George Bowden of Jacksonville, Florida and Manson (Bud) Bowden of Knoxville; niece, Isabelle Miller of Texas; care giver, Ella Fowler of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Viola Porter.
Miller, Carroll Reece age 82 of the Glendale Community passed away Friday, January 17, 2003 at his home.  He was retired from Rust Engineering Co.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Carroll was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy.  Preceded in death by parents, William H. and Carrie Carden Miller; brothers, Waller, Bob, William, Ivy Lyn and Harry Miller; sister, Willie Maude Wolf.  Survived by wife, Lois Lowry Miller; son, Dennis Childs; daughter, Deborah Bailey and husband, Don; grandchildren, Candace Breeden and husband, David, Chris Childs, Melissa and J. R. Valentine; great grandson, Hunter Breeden, whom he loved dearly, all of Lenoir City; brother, Leon Miller and wife, Jean of Clinton; sister, Mary Grace Ellis of Jacksonville, Fla; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Monday in the Hickory Valley Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Charlie Carpenter.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Carroll Miller. 
Bridges, Jimmy Lee (Jim) age 55 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Friday morning, January 17, 2003 at his home. Jim was preceded in death by his father, William Earl Bridges; brother, William Earl (Pete) Bridges Jr. Survivors: son, Jimmy Bridges of Knoxville; mother, Mary E. Bridges Lane of Lenoir City; brother and sister-in-law, David and Carlene Bridges of Lenoir City; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Wayne Clemons of Farragut, Terri and Jeff Jenkins of Chapmansboro, TN; niece, Stephanie Bridges Sutton and husband Ricky; nephew, Steven King; great niece, Penny Sutton; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Sunday followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. David Latham officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Bridges family.
Shelton, James Simmons (Jim) age 32 of the Karns Community, Knoxville, passed away suddenly Friday evening, January 17, 2003 at Park West Hospital of a heart attack. Jim was a member of the Knoxville Christian Center and was saved at a early age.  He was a graduate of Karns High School Class of 1988 and  had an associate degree in Civil Engineering from Pellissippi State. Jim was a state licensed land surveyor and was owner of Shelton Land Surveying. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors: parents, Charlie and Faye Shelton of Karns; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Mike Kalna of Karns; brother and sister-in-law, John and Kim of Halls; nieces, Katie Kalna and Brittany Shelton; half brother, Terry Lynn Shelton; half sisters, Wanda Lee, Judy Costner and Brenda Barnard all of Knoxville; several other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Barry Culberson officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Shelton family.
Coker, Grace Raby age 80, a lifelong native of the Farragut area, passed away Saturday morning January 18, 2003 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Grace was a very active member of First Farragut United Methodist Church. She was a founding member of the Knox County Alliance of Seniors and was the director of the travel tours for the group.  Grace was in charge of all the elections in the Farragut area. She was retired from the Tennessee Department of Employment Security and was the former owner of Creative Tours. Grace was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Adra Wheeler Raby; brothers, John, Cliff and Nelson Raby. Survivors: husband of 54 years, Fred Coker; children, Carolyn Coker, Don Coker and wife Peggy, Ann Page and husband David; grandchildren, Mary Ann Hullender and husband Alex, Christopher Page, Caroline Page, Taylor Coker, Matthew Coker, Lindsey Coker; great grandchildren, MacLaine and Crawford Hullender; brother and sister-in-law,  Wayne and Opal Raby all of Farragut; special niece, Joyce Hicks of Florida; several other nieces and nephews.  Funeral services 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Richard Edwards and  Rev. Bernice Kirkland officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Forest Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Kelly Negus and Rev. Leonard Turner officiating.  Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Coker family.
Watson, Eugene age 69, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2003 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.  He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher.  He was a veteran of the Korean War.  Gene was a member of the Avery Lodge #593 F & AM.  He was a charter member of the Highland Park Ruritan Club where he served as president and Governor of the Smoky Mountain District.  He was retired from Martin Marietta.  He was preceded in death by parents, George and Euna Watson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Milton and Katy Green.  Survived by wife, Jean Watson; daughter, Cindy Duncan and husband, Kenny; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Johnny and Charlotte Green; nephews, Greg Green and wife Kim of Lenoir City, Jeff Green and wife, Debbie of Mississippi; great nephew, Cody Green; great nieces, Chelsey and Ashley Green.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19 at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Riner officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Lockwood officiating.  Ruritan Members will serve as honorary pallbearers.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Good Samaritan Center, 119 A Street, Lenoir City, Tn.  37771.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Gene Watson. 
Carmichael, Alma Lucken age 95 of Farragut, TN, formerly of Bethesda, MD and Dayton, KY, passed away Sunday morning, January 19, 2003 in Knoxville, TN. Alma was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, MD.  She was an avid gardener and loved flowers.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.   Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Carmichael. Survived by:  sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Marilyn Carmichael of Farragut, TN, Tom and Helen Carmichael of Buffalo, NY; also survived by Janet Sparka of Rochester, NY, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesday in the  Evergreen Cemetery Chapel in Southgate, KY with funeral services to follow at 2:45 p.m. Rev. Webster of First Presbyterian Church of Dayton, Ky will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 7611 Clarendon Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814 or to First Presbyterian Church of Dayton KY, 8th and Ervin Terrace, Dayton, KY 41074. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike Farragut TN is serving the Carmichael family. 865-671-6100.
Lawrence, Owa Mae Wood age 88 of Farragut passed away Monday January 20, 2003 at the Farragut Health Care Center. Mae was born in Suit, NC and was a graduate of Murphy High School. She was a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church since June of 1945, where she was a choir member and taught the Faithful Workers Sunday School class for 41 years. Mae worked for many years at Yale and Towne in Lenoir City and was a retired manager of the baby department at J. C. Penney. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker. Mae was a lifelong volunteer at the Farragut Health Care Center and was the recipient of the 1997 TN Nursing Health Care Volunteer of the year award. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Clyde Lawrence; parents, James and Letha Collins Wood; brothers, Lon, Fred, Claude, Lee, Stanley, Quinton and Charlie Wood. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Ronald E. and Carolyn Lawrence of Lenoir City; Doris Henning of Farragut; grandchildren, Catherine Willson, of Knoxville, Joannna Henning Wilburn and husband Jeff, of Loudon,  Michael Lawrence and wife Adrienne, of Washington, DC, Lisa Bruner and husband Von, of Cleveland, TN, Richard Lawrence and wife Anna, of Knoxville; "new"grandchildren Molly Adams of Hendersonville, TN and Carole Hutchens of Knoxville; great grandchildren, Michael Lawrence Jr., Brent, Shawn and Eric Bruner, Christian and Samuel Lawrence; many loving nieces and nieces. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday  at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday Dixie Lee Baptist Church with Rev. John Burleson and Rev. James Clayton officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Deacons of the church will serve as pall bearers. Memorials may be made to the Activities Fund of Farragut Health Care Center, 12823 Kingston Pike, Farragut, Tn 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Lawrence family.
Williams, Lucien D. Sr. age 88 of Lenoir City passed away, Monday, January 20, 2003 at the Ft. Sanders Loudon Hospital.  Lucien was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.  He was a retired concrete finisher.  Preceded in death by wife, Lenore Williams; 1 son;1 step-son; 2 daughters; parents; 4 brothers and 4 sisters.  Survived by children: step-daughter, Lillian Melton and husband, Charles of Lenoir City, Lucien Williams Jr. of Knoxville, Frances Penland and husband, Gary of Lenoir City, David Williams and wife, Peggy of Lenoir City; daughter-in-law, Peggy Dyer of Madisonville; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sisters, Mearl Macres and Helen Johnson of Knoxville; numerous nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Gene Russell officiating.  Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Lucien Williams Sr. 
Monson, Della age 77 of Louisville, Tn. passed away suddenly, Monday, January 20, 2003.  Preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Goins and Louise Franklin; brothers, Junior Williams, Alfred Williams and Ray Williams.  Survived by children: Joseph Monson and wife, Linda of Mississippi, Mike Monson of Maryville, Connie Zumaya and husband, Chico of Lenoir City, Donnie Monson and wife, Cindy of Knoxville; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters:  Albert Williams and wife, Vonda, Gilbert Williams and wife, Betty; sisters, Betty Kagley and husband, Ford, Edna Allison and Bonnie Hibbert; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Della Monson.
Smallen, Virgil H. age 85 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at the Blount Memorial Hospital.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  Virgil was a retired machinist from Martin Marietta.  A veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Army Air Corp, he was an ex P. O. W. having been imprisoned in a Nazi War Camp from November 2, 1943 to May 2, 1944.  Virgil was a member of the 457th Bomb Group.  Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Smallen; parents, Sam and Cordelia Smallen; and sister, Marie Thomas.  Survived by sister, Ruby Gray of Loudon; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Taylor and Rev. Bobby Lockwood officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services.  The Men's Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.  Full military honors will be conferred by Loudon VFW Post #5150 and American Legion Post #120.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Virgil Smallen.
Henry, Alma Mae Whitaker age 91 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2003. She was born April 3, 1911 at Calhoun, Tn. to Edgar McAlrath and Mary Cordelia Moreland Whitaker. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 55 years. A member of the Order of Eastern Star, Calhoun Chapter #187. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Henry, former Principal of Lenoir City High School; sisters, Nina Augusta Barber, Frances Elizabeth Kinkaid, and Willie Imogene Argenbright; brothers, Harold, George, Carter and Robert Whitaker. Survivors include son, William (Billy) Franklin Henry, Jr.; former daughter-in-law, Martha Anne Henry; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Gene Jones; special friend, Jane Longmire Reynolds; granddaughters, Robin Henry, Cindy Williams and husband, Doug, Marty Henry, Kelly Milrot and husband, Steve, and Layne Missigman and husband, Paul; grandsons, William Franklin Henry III and Chris Porter Henry; 6 great grandchildren: Phillip, Katie, Emily Mae Williams, Tyler and Brittany Milrot, Mason Missigman; nieces and nephews: Larry and June Kinkaid, Harold and Kathrine Whitaker, Rose Mary Ballard, Bobbie Jean and Clayton (Pop) Curtis, Patsy McCall, Jerry Shackelford and husband, Kenny, Elizabeth Ivins and husband, Dan, Lequita Gonsalves and husband, Leo, Neil Whitaker and Terri Donley and husband, Steve. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2003 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 300 West 2nd Ave., Lenoir City with Rev. Mike Gregory officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the church. A private interment will be in Calhoun, TN following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 606, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Alma Henry.
Linginfelter, Gerald David (Brownie) age 54 of Loudon passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2003. He was a local carpenter and roofer for many years. He was veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by mother, Mabel Linginfelter; father, Clyde Linginfelter; sisters, Barbara Raby and Virginia Collins. Survived by wife, Lois Linginfelter; children, Tammy Watkins and husband, Michael of Loudon, Ronald Bright and wife, Jane of Loudon, Greg Linginfelter and wife, Donna of Halls; grandchildren: Justin Bright, Tiffany Watkins, Brittany Watkins, Casey, Christopher, Natasha and Matthew Bright, Samantha Linginfelter and T. J. Linginfelter; sisters, Louise Franklin, Helen Fannin, Susan Thompson, Faye Price and Cathy Linginfelter; brother, Jim Linginfelter; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Seay officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Gerald Linginfelter.
Williams, George Thomas age 64 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at the U. T. Medical Center.  George owned and operated Real Estate businesses for 25  years in Loudon County.  He was the owner of Century 21 The Real Estate Place in Lenoir City.  He was a member of the Rotary Club of Lenoir City- Paul Harris Fellow, Ducks Unlimited, the Knoxville Association of Realtors, Loudon County Committee of 100, Chamber of Commerce, 9 Counties One Vision, Heart Walk, National Heart Association, Come Read With Me, Loudon County/Lenoir City Schools and the Webspinners. George was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lenoir City.  Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Josie Williams; and sister, Glendora Hickman.  Survived by wife of 42 years, Joyce Williams; daughter, DeAnn Ingram  and husband, Tom; sons, Derek Williams and wife, Susan, David Williams and wife, Marquitha, Stacy Branson; grandchildren, Courtney Ingram, Elijah, Nathan and Madolyn Williams, Trever Branson all of Lenoir City; sisters,  Betty Aikens and husband, Herb of Loudon, Sue Feezell and husband, Dwayne of Philadelphia, Beverly Jean Petty and husband, Charles of Loudon; brothers, Earl Williams and wife, Sandra of Calhoun, Tn. and Ralph Williams of Loudon; many nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:15 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m with Rev. Larry Bryant and Rev. Milton Hicks officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 12:30 Saturday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 1 p.m.  Serving as pallbearers: Bob Maroney, Bud Rogers, Tommy Mills, Bob Shell, Matt Brookshire and Rotary Member.  Local Realtors will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lenoir City Rotary Club.   Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of George Williams. 
Bokan, Minnie Jane age 69 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center.  She was of the Baptist faith.  A member of Fraternal Order of Police.  Preceded in death by parents, George W. and Emma Thomas; brothers, Roy, Jack, George and Jake Thomas; and sister, Juanita Parker. Survived by daughters, Sandra Bokan of Loudon and Milane Bokan of Knoxville; grandson, Steven Wolfe of Knoxville; sister, Winnie McAlister of Lenoir City; brother, Robert S. Thomas and wife, Betty of Lenoir City; sisters-in-law, McNeva Thomas of Jacksonville, Fl and Inez Fullbright of Marion, N.C.; several loving nieces, nephews cousins.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thom Tapp and Rev. Bruce Galyon officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 2:30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the church or charity of your choice.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jane Bokan. 
Edgar, Dr. Ralph Milton, 56, of Farragut, died suddenly Wednesday evening January 22, 2003, at his home. Ralph, an Air Force veteran, was a graduate of Wake Forest University and completed his PhD at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in psychology.  He was a licensed  psychologist and member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Edgar was currently Director of Special Education for the Lenoir City Schools where he had worked for more than 25 years. He devoted his life to children and received the 2002 LTEVC Outstanding Educator Award for Loudon County. Ralph was an avid golfer and fisherman, loved music, cooking and entertaining in his home. The Edgars attended First Farragut United Methodist Church.  Survivors include his high school sweet heart and wife of 34 years, Jennifer Moser Edgar; daughter, Kimberly Edgar of Destin, FL; parents, Donald and Mozelle McFarland Edgar of Elizabethton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Bobbie Edgar of Athens, GA, Robert and Karen Edgar of Johnson City, Daniel Edgar of Peachtree City, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Pat Moser of Johnson City; several nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday  with funeral services to follow at 4 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Richard Edwards officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for graveside services with full military honors conferred the East Tennessee State Veteran Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospitality House of Methodist Hospital Foundation, Methodist Medical Center, P O Box 2529, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-2529. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Edgar family.
Workman, Joan, of Knoxville, formerly of Charleston, SC, born November 9, 1936, passed away Thursday evening January 23, 2003 at her home.  Joan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Along with raising her family, she also enjoyed many activities including, toll painting, traveling, cruising, and flower gardening.  Joan spent many years of her life being the primary care giver for her mother and her father.  Surviving Joan is her husband of 49 years, Edwin Workman; children, Edwin G. Workman, Mark S. Workman, Timothy M. Workman, all of Charleston, SC,  Richard A. Workman and Debra J. Buchanan both of Knoxville; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. John Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery.   Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Joan Workman.
Fine, Pearl Leona, age 90 of Lenoir City, passed away early Sunday morning, January 26, 2003 at the Ft Sanders Loudon Medical Center. She attended Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Fine; parents; Charlie and Mae (Reno) Babb; brothers, Jack Babb and his wife, Frances, and Ralph Babb; sister, Bobbye Simmons and her husband, Bill; brother-in-law. Rosey McCarroll. She is survived by her son, Dan Fine and his wife, Sandra of Lenoir City; grandson, Adam Fine of Lenoir City; granddaughter, Melissa Presswood and her husband, Nathan of Athens; brother, Claude (Skip) Babb and his wife, Edna of Huntsville, AL; sisters, Imogene McCarroll, Rachel Nelson and her husband, Glen all of Lenoir City; sister-in- law, Grace Babb of Johnson City and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Rev. Mark Gooden officiating.
Applegate, Mary Louise Pryce age 79 of Knoxville, TN,  formerly of Sauk Prairie, WI, passed away unexpectedly  Friday morning, January 24, 2003 at her home. Mary Louise was a member of Westside Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville. She was a retired pharmacist. Survivors: husband of 50 years, Rob Applegate; daughter and son-law, Terri and Andy Weber of Durham, NH; grandchildren, Carly and Ali Weber. A private service was held Monday, January 27, 2003 in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Tom Rhodes officiating. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915  Kingston Pike is serving the Applegate family.
Russell, Hester Mae Christina age 87 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday, January 26, 2003 at the Loudon Healthcare Center. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Y-12 in Oak Ridge, Bacon Hosiery Mill, and Convalescent Nursing Homes. Hester retired in 1985 from Truck Stops of America. Preceded in death by husband, Charles J. Russell; son, Billy Joe, Charles and Gary Russell; daughter, Rosetta Marion. Survived by daughter, Janet McMahan and husband, Charles of Lenoir City; sons, Gordon Russell and wife, Triffine, Charles Dewayne (Chuck) Marion and wife, Donna all of Lenoir City; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Mildred (Mickey) Allison of Lenoir City; brother, William McKinley (Mac) Cornett of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Morgan Davis and Rev. Charlie Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Dustin Holt, Andy Holt, Bill Mount, Jeff Holt and Chuck Marion. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Hester Russell.
Preston, James F. (Frank) age 80 of Lenoir City passed away Monday, January 27, 2003 at the Farragut Health Care Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sunland, CA. A veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army. Frank was a direct descendent of two First Families of Tennessee the Honorable George Preston Family and Abram Bogart Family. He was an electrician and a 55 year member of the I. B. E. W. Retired from Bendix Corporation of Glendale, CA. He was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Wilma Harvey Preston; mother of his children, Anna Mae Phibbs Preston; and wife, Dorothy Rae Preston. Survived by daughters, Shirley Scarborough and husband, Harold of Kingston, Frankie Rose, Phyllis Gordon and husband, Eddie; son, James E. Preston and wife, Frances; brother, George Wilson Preston; sisters, Sue Sheffield, Mae Moser and Faye Moser; grandsons, Fred Cobb and and Robby Perkey; granddaughters, Peggy Littleton, Mandy Preston, Holly Fox all of Lenoir City; great grandson, Ryan Cobb of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Thom Tapp and Rev. Bobby Lockwood officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Martel Methodist Cemetery for graveside services with military honors conferred by American Legion Post #120 and Loudon VFW Post #5150. Click-Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Frank Preston.
Greene, William L.( Bill, Red) age 58 of Lenoir City passed away suddenly, Monday, January 27, 2003.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U. S. Navy and Naval Reserve.  Bill was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by son, Richard A. Greene.  Survived by wife, Barbara A. Greene; step-daughter, Christy Johnson; beloved and life dedication to grandson, Darren Greene; mother, Irene Smith; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise Ellenburg, Florence and Harold Frye, Susan and Frank McCarter, Joyce and Charles McMahan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Delores Smith, James and Virginia Smith; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and numerous special friends; special mention, Jimmy Woody and J'Neane Smith. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Kirk officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 11 a.m. with full military honors conferred by American Legion Post #120 and Loudon VFW Post #5150.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Bill Greene.
Kerr, Mary A. age 70 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday morning, January 28, 2003 at the Ft. Sanders Loudon Hospital. She was a member of Huntsville Church of God and attended Big Bethel Church of God in Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Ottis and Alice McMullen; husband, Joseph B. Kerr, Jr.; and brother, John McMullen. Survivors: children, Robert O. Stevens of Knoxville, Charles Ramsey of Lenoir City, Kathy Kerr of Loudon, Frank D. Kerr, Allen Scott Kerr, Elizabeth Ann Kerr and Jeremy Kerr all of Lenoir City; step-children, Jo Ann Jones of Ft. Walton, Fl., Brenda Ambers and Joe Harvey both of Cleveland, Oh.; grandchildren, Natalie and Nicole Kerr of Lenoir City, Pierre and Paulette Mary Ann Kerr of Loudon, and David Hucklebee of Lenoir City; 5 great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ezella and Columbus Dunn of Elyria, Oh., Elizabeth and Dr. Harold E. Ramsey of Baltimore, Md.; sons-in-law, Allen Winton of Lenoir City and Pierre Tenoir of Loudon; devoted friends, Sister Charlene James, Gay Nell Brown, Judy Williams, Marie Johnson and Sister Millie Kiser. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday in the Hawkins Chapel with Elder Joseph Green and Elder Rufus Driscol officiating. Interment will follow in the Hackney’s Chapel Cemetery. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mary Kerr.
Lauderdale, Mildred K. Settlemire age 91 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at the Ft. Sanders Loudon Medical Center. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class and the Church Women’s Club. Mildred was also a member of the Garden Club, and Home Demonstration Club. Preceded in death by husband, James W. Lauderdale; daughter, Peggy L. May; parents, William K. and Mary Scates Settlemire; sisters, Mary Eileen S. Jordon, Anna L. S. Grooms and Jessie Leona S. Fox; brothers, Marshall Settlemire, Archie R. Settlemire, G. Robin Settlemire, and Cecil B. Settlemire. Survived by grandson, Michael May and wife, Debra; great grandson, David May; sister, Alta Faye S. Leaman; former son-in-law, George W. May and wife, Carolyn all of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don McConnell and Rev. Ken Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mildred Lauderdale.
Summers, Stephen Allen age 56 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon passed away at his home, January 28, 2003 after a courageous fight with cancer. He was a member of the Tellico Village Community Church. He was a 1964 Graduate of North High School in Evansville, Ind. He had a BS degree in Production Management from the University of Evansville in 1968. He obtained his MS degree in Business Administration in 1974. He was an employee of the DaimlerChyrsler Corp. and from 1969 to 1974 he was a Management Trainee at the St. Louis Assembly Plant and also served as Quality Control Analyst/Engineer and Quality Control Supervisor. From 1974 to 1979, he was at the Detroit Lynch Road Assembly Plant as a Utility Superintendent, then as General Foreman of Hardware, Hardware Production Superintendent , Plant Electrical Co-ordinator and Quality Assurance Manager. From 1979 to 1997, he was in Detroit Centerline and Auburn Hills where he was the Reporting Systems and Development Specialist, then as Service Analysis and Report Manager, Service and Parts Planning and Systems Manager, Customer Satisfaction Planning and Systems Manager and he developed the Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSI) and Global Claims System. From 1997 to 2000, he was in Mexico City as a Warranty and Service Contracts Manager. He retired from DaimlerChrysler in 2000 after 32 years of service. Steve enjoyed all sports, especially golf and boating. Steve was a member of the ADA, Lambda Chi Alpha house manager and treasurer, Secretary for the American Business Association, a College Red Cross Representative, Chrysler Management Club Chairman, Bowling League President, Golf League President and a member of the DaimlerChrysler Retirees Club. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Allen Leroy Summers. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Marie (Long) Summers; sons, Scott Andrew Summers of Dallas, Tx. and Jeffrey Bruce Summers of Lake Orion, Mich; mother, Evelyn Jean (Grimmeissen) Summers; Brother, Michael David Summers of Evansville, Ind.; sister, Cynthia Louise Cooper of Evansville, Ind; 1 aunt; 4 cousins and 3 nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2003 at the Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Marty Singley officiating. Family will receive friends Friday from 2-8 p.m. at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. Pall Bearers will be Scott and Jeff Summers, Michael Summers, Ron Sloan, Gerald Howell and Jim Lowry. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Stephen Summers.
Keevert, Mildred Eleanor age 80 of the Tellico Village Community formerly of Cleveland, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 in Knoxville.  She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Kindred Spirits in Tellico Village and the Loudon D. A. R. Chapter.  Mildred served in the U. S. Navy during W. W. II.  In Ohio she was a member of the Antique Collectors Club, the Doll Collectors Club and the National Button Society.  Preceded in death by husband, Lynn F. Keevert; and parents, Vernon and Ida Bickford.  Survived by daughter, Marla Lynne Lammi and husband, Charles of Tellico Village Community, Loudon.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Gooden and Rev. Doug Crowder officiating.  Graveside services will be held in Cleveland, Ohio.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mildred Eleanor Keevert.
Wilbanks, Gene Ray age 65 of Knoxville passed away Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospice Center. Gene was a Christian. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Gene was a retired painter. Survivors: wife, Carolyn Wilbanks; children, Terry, Tony, Gina, Oleta, James and Brian; several grandchildren and one great grandchild; sister, Irene Tuckness. Family and friends will gather at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Lake View Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Timothy L. Roller officiating with full military honors conferred by the Volunteer State Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Wilbanks family.

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