Clauberg, Horst - age 65 of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at U. T. Medical Center in the presence of his wife and sons.  He is survived by his wife, Christa Clauberg; sons, Horst Clauberg, Jr. and Bernd Clauberg; brother, Erich Clauberg; sisters, Heidi Skirlo and Ruth Weingarten; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 9 a.m.  to 10 a.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click officiating.  Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Horst Clauberg.
Perkins, James Avery - age 59 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at his home.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Jim was in the home improvement business.  Preceded in death by mother, Jessie Williams Perkins; father, Harvey Perkins; sisters, Alice Russell, Judith Heape, Patsy Lee and Willie Mae Hatley; brothers, Earl, Harvey, Frank and J. T. Perkins.  Survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Jenkins Perkins; son, Tom Perkins and wife, Teresa of Sweetwater; daughter, Kathy Harper and husband, Derrick of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Taylor and Abby Harper, Dusty and Felicia Dockery and Amanda Mickish; sister, Betty Price of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Latham officiating.  Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of James Avery Perkins.
Stalyon, Vivian Amos - age 90 of Olive Branch, Mississippi formerly of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2006.  Mrs. Stalyon was born January 16, 1915 in New Orleans, LA to E. H. and Dossie Weaver Amos.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Stalyon.  Survived by her daughter, Bobbie S. Ross; three grandsons, Robert of Mandeville, LA, David of Olive Branch, MS and John Ross of Oxford, MS; six great grandchildren; niece, Mary Ruth Williams of Concord; nephew, Michael McNabb of Lenoir City; three great nieces and a great nephew.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Olive Branch and the Telephone Pioneers of American.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Private graveside services will be held in Lakeview Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Vivian Amos Stalyon.
Moats, Dale Wayne - age 68 of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Loudon Health Care Center.  He was a member of First Baptist Church.  Dale retired from the U. S. Air Force and was also an employee of Revco for 20 years.  Preceded in death by parents, Polly and Dexter Moats.  Survived by his wife of 48 years, Rosa Sanders Moats; sons, Dale G. Moats and wife, Nancy of Houston, TX, Jamie Moats and wife, Anissa of Johnson City, TN; daughter, Cindy Allen and husband, Reggie of Altus, OK; grandchildren, Anthony Moats, Ashley Allen, Megan Moats and Ethan Moats; several cousins.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30  p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.  Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery.   Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Davis, Houston Lee - age 22 of Knoxville, passed away January 6, 2006 at his home.  He was of the Baptist faith, having been saved at Concord Baptist Church during Bible School as a child.  Houston was an EMT with Rural Metro, and he dearly loved his work and his co-workers.  He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Doyle Lee Davis and Charles Frank Hawkins.  Left to cherish his memory is his father, Terry Lee Davis and wife, Susan of Tullahoma; mother, Sherry Davis West and husband, David of Rockwood; grandmothers, Dorothy Davis of Tullahoma and Bobby Sue Hawkins of Greenville, SC; special uncles, Mike Davis of Tullahoma, C. F. Hawkins , Rusty Smart both of Florida, Terry and Nancy Hawkins, Allen and Dorothy Hawkins, Chuck and Ann Hawkins all of Greenville, SC, and Mark Hawkins of Florida; as well as many special cousins; special friends, Beau Dean of Knoxville and partner in work at Rural Metro, Josh Potter of Knoxville.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Houston Lee Davis.
Craft, Melba Coffey age 91 of Shannondale Health Care Center Knoxville, formerly of North Little Rock, AR passed away Friday, January 6, 2006.  Melba was a founding member of the Levy Church of Christ in North Little Rock ,AR and a member of the West End Church of Christ in Knoxville.  She was preceded in death by her husband David L. Craft; parents, William and Vina Coffey; beloved sister, Marlie Carter. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Jim Simpson of Knoxville, TN; beloved niece, Sharon Sutton of Costa Mesa, CA; granddaughters, Patti Shuler and husband, Lamar of Knoxville, Mary Katherine Randall and husband, Steven of Riverview, FL; great grandchildren, Trey and Bailey Shuler, Katelyn, Taylor and Alex Randall.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home 1921 Main Street, NLR, AR. with interment in the New Hope Cemetery in Dardanell, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West End Church of Christ Bldg Fund, 8301 East Walker Springs Lane, Knoxville, TN 37923.Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Melba Craft.
Kennedy, Jill Bennett - of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday morning, January 7, 2006.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  Jill retired from Wal-Mart.  She loved her crafts and won numerous awards for clogging.  She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Kaylor; son, Michael Bennett and husband, Ronald Bennett.  Survived by her son, Ronald E. Bennett and wife, Lequita of Daytona, FL; daughter-in-law, Rebekah D. Bennett of Lenoir City; granddaughter, Shiann Bennett; mother, Margaret Kaylor of Lenoir City; many aunts, uncles and cousins.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click officiating.  Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jill Bennett Kennedy. 
Green, Frank Delaplaine Jr., M.D., age 78 of Farragut, passed away Saturday evening, January 7, 2006. Dr. Green was a member of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church. He was a graduate of Ursinus College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Green was an Anaesthesiologist with UT Medical Center for 10 years. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. In Korea he served with the U.S. Army's 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion of the Wyoming National Guard, where he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with V Device for Valor. Dr. Green was active as an AYSO soccer referee and as a volunteer with Lenoir City Elementary School for many years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ellen Moorby Green; children Lt. Col. Patricia Ellen Tilson serving with the U.S. Army in Washington D.C.; Suzanne Elizabeth Peters and husband Brian of Farragut; Thomas Anson Green and wife Jane of Surfside, FL; grandchildren Alexander Bascomb Peters and Christopher Thomas Peters; brothers Robert McKay Green and wife Shirley of Madison, CT; Donald Gelston Green and wife Barbara of Charlotte, NC. A Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth's Church in Farragut with The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett and The Rev. Paige Buchholz officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Graveside services and interment 11:30 a.m. Friday at the East Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery with full military honors. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Elizabeth's Church memorial fund, 110 Sugarwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Green family.
Richmond, Donnie Lynn - age 62 of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly, January, 7, 2006, at his home. Donnie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Donnie served in the Army National Guard and he had retired from Lenoir City Utilities after 35 years service. He was an avid golfer. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl Richmond; sister, Betty Faye Thomas; brother, Billy Gene Richmond; nephew, Mike Thomas; niece, Patti Jo Richmond. Donnie is survived by his brother, Quinis Richmond and wife, Jo; former wife, Karen Richmond; daughter, Shannon Norris; grandchildren, Justin and Miranda Bullard; sister-in-law, Joyce Richmond all of Lenoir City; nieces, Kathy McKelvey and husband, Tommy and Lisa Thomas of Lenoir City, Debbie McCauley and husband, Franklin of Bristol; nephews, Johnny Richmond and wife, Carla, Mike Richmond and wife, Stephanie of Lenoir City; special friend, Robert (Tooter) Robinette of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral service at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dick DeMerchant will officiate. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Serving as pallbearers will be: Justin Bullard, Mike and Johnny Richmond, Donnie Wolfe, Bobby Miller and Reed Lindsey. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Donnie Richmond.
Seidler, David Howard - age 65 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, passed away Monday morning, January 9, 2006. Dave was born July 7, 1940 in Laporte, Indiana to William and Mary Louise Seidler. He received his masters degree from Valparaiso University. Dave was an educator for 35 years serving the last 33 years at Rich Central High in Olympia Fields, IL. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City. Dave is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carole; sister-in-law, Frances Klein of Tellico Village; daughters: Teresa Johnson and husband, Bob, Kimberly d’Escoto and husband, Dave, Kristin Connolly and husband, Liam all of Aurora, IL; son, Steve Seidler of Chicago; 10 grandchildren; sister, Patricia Barnhart and husband, Roger of Valparaiso, IN; nieces, Julie and Brenda. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. A celebration of Dave’s life will follow at 6 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. C. Mark Gooden officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to Central United Methodist Church, 301 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Dave Seidler.
Davis, Robert Whitaker, Jr. - age 53 of Lenoir City, passed away January 9, 2006.  He was a member of White Wing Nazarene Church.  He was a former probation officer in Dallas, Texas.  Rob recently worked for ACT in Knox Co.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Davis; father, Robert W. Davis, Sr. and grandparents.  Survived by children: Carrie, Rachel, Matthew and Henry Davis; mother, Mary Huber Davis of Tellico Village, Loudon; brothers, Jim Davis and wife, Judy of Chicago, IL and Dan Davis and wife, Joni of Lake Balboa, CA; nieces, Jenny, Christina, Sarah, Kimberly and Molly; nephews, Jim and Nathan; several aunts, uncles and cousins.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Robert W. Davis, Jr. 
Hill, Joseph H. - age 90 of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006.  He was a member of Central United Methodist Church.  Joe retired from Vulcan Materials.  He served in the U. S. Navy during W. W. II and was a member of Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F & AM.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Meredith Hill; parents, Mary Dee Hill and Dr. W. R. Hill; brothers, Judson and Charles; sisters, Ruth and Lois; son-in-law, Jack French.  Survived by his daughter, Marjorie French of Knoxville; grandson, Randy French of Atlanta, GA; granddaughter, Margo French of Key West, FL; great grandson, Nigel French of Atlanta, GA; sister, Martha Conner of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14th at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. C. Mark Gooden officiating.  A masonic service will be conducted by Avery Masonic Lodge # 593 F & AM.  Burial will follow in Lake View Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church Building Fund, 301 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City, TN.  37771      Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Joseph H. Hill.
Shubert, James E. (Jim)  - age 64 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2006.  He was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church.  Jim retired from L.C.U.B. after 34 years service.  He served in the U. S. Army and had a love of classic cars.  Preceded in death by father, McDonald Shubert.  Survived by his wife of 45 years, Brenda Kerley Shubert;  son, Tony Shubert and wife, Karen; grandchildren, William and Jesse Shubert all of Lenoir City; mother, Frances Shubert of Loudon Health Care Center; sister, Jo Conner and husband, Bill of Lenoir City; nieces, Debbie Vandevuurst of Johnson City and Tammy Cusick and husband, Howard of Lenoir City; nephew, Donnie Conner and wife, Marlene of Loudon; great nieces, Blair and Page Vandevuurst; great nephews, Ty and Bryce Cusick and Josh Conner.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins and Rev. Eddie Click officiating.  Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 1:30 p.m. Sunday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 2 p.m. graveside services. Pallbearers will be: Ty & Bryce Cusick, Josh & Donnie Conner, Joe Sims, Larry Hooker and Danny Thompson; Honorary pallbearers: Cotton Plemons, Bill Conner, Don Lee, Gary Watkins and Bob Johnson   Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family Jim Shubert.
Baird, Paul - age 82 of Lenoir City, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and family. He enjoyed a 37 year career in the United States Government. A veteran of World War II, serving under Gen. George S. Patton in the United States Army. He extended his military career in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. He went on to serve in the Department of Defense as a Communications Specialist. Paul was a 32nd degree Mason. A member of the Kerbela Shrine Temple where he was active with KARS and the Jesters. For more than 50years, he was a ham radio operator holding an extra class license (K3PB) He was preceded in death by parents, Wymer and Minnie Gibson Baird; brothers, Claude, Andy, Clifford and Jennings; sisters, Mary Etta and Goldie. Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna Shearer Baird; son, Paul D. Baird of Knoxville; daughters, N. Jean Baird and Vickie Baird Packett both of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Shelly Ballinger, Chris Blile and wife, Kelly; great grandson, Kamen Blile; brother, James Baird of Cincinnati, OH; sister, Ruby Thurman of Swanton, OH; many nieces , nephews and close friends.  The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:15 followed by funeral services at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 13, at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 7:30 p.m in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stephen Smith and Rev. Gene Bicknell officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. Saturday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service with full military honors being conferred.  Honorary pallbearers will be: Clyde Owens, John Stone, Lynn Lamb, Ron McKean, John T. Allen, Harold Damron. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Paul Baird.
Baker, James Roy age 89 of 6331 Pleasant Ridge Road,  Knoxville, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Parkwest Medical Center. Roy was born August 7, 1916 in Sevier County. He was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church. He went to join his Heavenly Father and his wife of 62 years, Edith M. Baker. Roy was also preceded in death by his parents, Clabe and Sara Ann Baker; his ten sisters; daughters, Joann Baker and Geralene Nuchols; son, Carson R. Baker; He was also preceded in death by 5 granddaughters and 3 grandsons. Survivors include sons, Freddy (Connie) Baker, Wayne Baker and friend, Jean Dills all of Knoxville, Allen Baker and wife Joann of Sweetwater; daughters, Shelba Long and husband Wayne, Ganell Morelock and husband Junior, Arnetta Boldin all of Knoxville, Linda Johnson and husband Ken of Concord, Patricia White of Leesville, SC; 50 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Doyle Wolfenbarger officiating. Interment will follow in the Byrds Chapel Cemetery. Grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pall bearers. The family will gather at the home of Arnette Boldin on Nature Trail. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Baker family.
Johnson, Hubert Odis - age 80 of Greenback, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2006 at his home.  Hubert was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Pearlie Johnson; brothers, Walter and Robert Johnson; sister, Lenore Nicely; 2 infant daughters; granddaughter, Misty Dawn Boring and son-in-law, Michael Clayton.  Survived by his wife, Ardella Hanley Johnson; daughter, Anna Ruth Johnson Boring of Lenoir City; son, Timothy Hubert Johnson and wife, Tonya of Greenback; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Boring Ryan and husband, Charles of Oak Ridge, Heather Roseanna Boring of Texas and Anthony J. Johnson of Greenback; great grandson, Adam Henry Ryan; brothers, Ed Johnson of Athens and Ben Johnson of Englewood; sisters, Bertha Duncan of Madisonville, Maude Woods of Englewood, Marie Hunt of Sweetwater and Bethel Russell of Loudon; several nieces and nephews; a host of neighbors.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Ramey officiating.  Burial will follow in Laurel Bank Cemetery in Maryville.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Hubert O. Johnson. 
Shubert, James E. (Jim)  - age 64 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2006.  He was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church.  Jim retired from L.C.U.B. after 34 years service.  He served in the U. S. Army and had a love of classic cars.  Preceded in death by father, McDonald Shubert.  Survived by his wife of 45 years, Brenda Kerley Shubert;  son, Tony Shubert and wife, Karen; grandchildren, William and Jesse Shubert all of Lenoir City; mother, Frances Shubert of Loudon Health Care Center; sister, Jo Conner and husband, Bill of Lenoir City; nieces, Debbie Vandevuurst of Johnson City and Tammy Conner and husband, Howard of Lenoir City; nephew, Donnie Conner and wife, Marlene of Loudon; great nieces, Blair and Page Vandevuurst; great nephews, Ty and Bryce Cusick and Josh Conner.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins and Rev. Eddie Click officiating.  Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 1:30 p.m. Sunday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 2 p.m. graveside services. Pallbearers will be: Ty & Bryce Cusick, Josh & Donnie Conner, Joe Sims, Larry Hooker and Danny Thompson; Honorary pallbearers: Cotton Plemons, Bill Conner, Don Lee, Gary Watkins and Bob Johnson   Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family Jim Shubert. 
Packett, James Avery - age 67 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006, at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Skokie Hospital in Skokie, IL. Preceded in death by parents, Taft and Gladys Packett; sisters, Billie Welch and Marcelene Smith. He is survived by his sisters: Bessie Branch of Lenoir City, Mary Underwood of Loudon, Phyllis Simpson and Linda Robinette both of Lenoir City; brothers: Kenneth Packett, Jack Packett and Tom Packett all of Lenoir City, Bill Packett of Knoxville; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Frieda Woods of Loudon. The family will receive friends will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bo Selvage will officiate.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Jim Packett.
C. Ward Bandy - Age 81, of Farragut passed away on 15 January 2006, after having had a stroke. Born and raised in Crossville, he was a graduate of Cumberland County High School and was a Boy Scout. As a boy, Ward enjoyed building model airplanes and at the age of 12 he competed in and won the Southern Conference Model Airplane Competition. He was a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps/Air Force and served during World War II and again during the Korean Conflict as a multi-engine B-17 bomber and C-47 transport pilot. His duty locations included Roswell, NM; Tampa, FL; Boca Raton, FL and overseas in the Philippine Islands and Alaska. He is a 1950 graduate of the University of Tennessee. He retired after thirty-five years of employment as an Industrial Photographer and Photography Department Head at Martin Marietta Energy Systems in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a long time member of the Professional Photographers of America (PP of A). Ward was the recipient of numerous honors and awards for his photography while in the Tennessee Professional Photographer's Association, the Southeastern Professional Photographic Association and the Professional Photographers Association of America. In 1980 the PP of A conferred upon him the Tennessee Service Degree and the Certified Professional Photographer Degree. Ward served several terms as a member of the PP of A governing body. He received the PP of A's coveted Photographic Craftsman Degree in Los Angeles in 1974. In all of these organizations, his photographs repeatedly won a myriad of honors and awards for the photographs he submitted for judging by his peers in annual, state, regional, and national salon competitions. Several of the photos Ward made of atomic research and engineering subjects have appeared in scientific textbooks and encyclopedias. The Smithsonian Institution in Washington and Science magazine also accepted and has published several of Ward's photos. Ward was active in the Garden Club and Photography Club at O'Connor Senior Center and was a long time member of the Concord United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Georgia McCormick Bandy of Farragut; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Susan Bandy of Colorado Springs, CO; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Thomas and Jennifer Bandy of Knoxville; daughter, Claire Bandy of Hampton, VA; and daughter Jana Bandy and her fiancé Mr. Kim Guinn of Johnson City; and three grand-daughters, Laurel Bandy of Colorado and Jena and Lauren Bandy of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m on Monday, January 16, 2006, at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Bill Middleton and Rev. Larry Trotter officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice in his honor. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Bandy family.
Buchanan, Dr. Raymond A. (Ray) age 62 of Knoxville, died Sunday evening, January 15, 2006 at his home. Ray was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City.  He was a Professor and Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was a three-time graduate of Vanderbilt University, receiving BE, MS and PhD degrees from that institution. His first teaching position was at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He joined the faculty of the University of Tennessee in 1985. He was recipient of numerous awards for his teaching and research. Among these were the UT Chancellor's Award for Research and Creative Achievement, the College of Engineering's Brooks Distinguished Professor Award, the Allen and Hoshall Engineering Faculty Award, the Robert M. Condra Professorship, and several Outstanding Teacher Awards. Ray's expertise was in the areas of corrosion, wear, fatigue, and biomaterials. He had numerous publications in these areas including a textbook coauthored with E. E. Stansbury entitled "Fundamentals of Electrochemical Corrosion." Ray was an active member of several professional societies, and he was a fellow of ASM International (formerly American Society for Metals) and a former chairman of the Oak Ridge Chapter. He was recently co-director of a major National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Graduate Education and Traineeship Program (IGERT) focused on materials lifetime science and engineering, and he was currently a co-director of a NSF International Materials Institute Program entitled "Advanced Neutron Scattering Network for Education and Research with a Focus on Mechanical Behavior." As evidenced by all of his awards and accomplishments, Ray loved working with students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and he was highly respected by all of the department's faculty, staff and students. Ray loved nature, was an avid Tennessee Football fan and loved to travel. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael David Buchanan; father, Raymond B. Buchanan; sister, Sherry Kay Kline. He is survived by his beloved wife, Billie Miller Buchanan;  daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Scott Reeves of Atlanta, GA; adoring granddaughters, Katie Reeves, Abby Reeves, Brianna Smith and Hope Buchanan; mother, Katherine Buchanan of Madison, TN; brother, Ronald B. Buchanan of Nashville; sister, Bunny Buchanan Norris of Madison; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Dr. C. Mark Gooden officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family suggest, memorials may be made to the Knoxville Rescue Ministries, 418 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Buchanan family.
Baird, Nancy L. - age 72 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday January 15, 2006, at the Fort Loudoun Medical Center.  Nancy retired from the News-Herald after 30 years of service. She was a lover of animals and had been a faithful care giver to her son, Billy. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Patten and a brother, Raymond Patten. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Donna Voss of Indiana; sons, Raymond and Billy Baird, both of Lenoir City; sister, Margie Trollinger of Lenoir City; brothers, Allan Patten and wife, Joan of Lenoir City and Rex Patten and wife, Brenda of Knoxville; granddaughter, Tonya Johnson and husband, Terry of Indiana; great-granddaugher, Kasey Johnson of Indiana; nieces and nephews, Dale Massengill of Indiana, Dennis Hayworth of Knoxville, Billy Jack Trollinger of Lenoir City, Andrew and Ashley Patten of Knoxville, Sherry Thompson of Washington and Pattie Patten of California; special friends and care-givers, Don and Katherine Baird, Jack and Marilyn Baird, Wilma Stewart, Barbara King, Sarah Alsaffar and Jason Mealer. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Interment will follow in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Billy Baird Fund” to help take care of her son,Billy. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Nancy Baird.
Franklin, Clifton Vinning - age 89 of Friendsville, went home to be with Jesus Sunday morning, January 15, 2006, at Colonial Hills Nursing Center in Maryville. Clifton was a faithful member of Unitia Holiness Church in Friendsville, where he will be sadly missed by his church family. He served his country in World War II parachuting into France with the United States Army 101st Army Airborne Division. He was retired from Blount County Highway Department. Clifton was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pearl Irene Goforth Franklin; parents, Calie Ann and Jim “Riley” Franklin; brother, J. Fred Franklin. Survived by sisters, Pearl Franklin Stump of Maryville and Axie Franklin Maynard  of Cleveland; two nieces and a nephew of Cleveland and one nephew in Pennsylvania. 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. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Unitia Cemetery for graveside services and interment with full military honors conducted by VFW Post 5150 and American Legion Posts 120,70 and 256. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Clifton Franklin.

Jacqueline L. Groom - Age 80 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Westford, MA, passed away Tuesday evening, January 17, 2006 at Park West Hospital. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Groom. Survivors: children and spouses, Thomas and Donalene Groom of Westford, MA, Craig Groom of Collierville, TN, Linda and Earl Pearson of Knoxville, TN; 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Carmen Jaffarian of FL; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2 p.m with The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Groom family.

Cates, Roy Harding - age 90 of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2005 at Hillcrest West Hospice.  Roy worked at  K-25 in Oak Ridge, Yale & Towne and White Stores.  He enjoyed fishing.  Preceded in death by wife, Ruby E. Ward Cates; parents, Melton Cates and Lisa Cates and brother, Clarence.  Survived by daughter, Charlotte Howell and husband, David of Lenoir City.  A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ronny Jones officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery.   Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909.   Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Roy H. Cates.
Phillips, John Kelly II - age 58, of Lenoir City, is now in a place of peace, having joined loved ones that have passed before him.  He is welcomed in Heaven by his parents, Raymond and Betty Phillips; his first wife, Judy Walker Phillips; and son, Lee Russell.  John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Dawn Phillips, with whom he shared a very private and ever-growing love.  His surviving children include, Scott Phillips and wife, Karin of Cookeville, Sara Russell Cain and husband, Stephen of Nashville; Carrie Russell of Knoxville and Neal Phillips of Lynchburg, VA.  John was a gentle giant and tender grandfather to the little ones who knew him affectionately as “Big John”; his grandkids include  Evelyn, Maggie and Jacob Phillips, Ian Patrick and Kelsey Lee Cain.  He is also survived by brothers, Jim Phillips and wife, Lynn of Florida, Ron Phillips and wife, Veda of Lenoir City; sister-in-law, Leslie Phillips; nephews, Bobby Phillips and Michael Phillips; niece, Xymena Phillips Goodridge; many  aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church, a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, and was employed by Oak Ridge and Nuclear Support Services from 1989-1996, and by Star Transportation at the time of his death.  The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. Eddie Chasteen officiating.  Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 1:30 p.m. Sunday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 2 p.m. graveside services.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of John K. Phillilps II.
Shanks, John D. ( Danny) -age 48 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2006. Danny attended Lenoir City High School. He was a brick mason and an avid golfer. Preceded in death by his father, John H. Shanks; brother, Wayne Shanks, grandparents, Oliver and Nell McCarrell. Danny is survived by his mother and step-father, Doris and Don Krstich of Friendsville; sisters: Linda White of Lenoir City, Dawn Tomasi of Dallas, TX, Holly Krstich of Commerce Township. MI; uncles, Rex McCarrell and wife, Lestie of Lenoir City, Bill McCarrell and wife, Betty of Madison Heights, MI; three nieces, many cousins and friends; close friends, Kenny Sartin and Danny Kelley. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January, 17 at the Lenoir City Park with Rev. Danny Kelley officiating. A dinner will follow at 7 p.m. at Smokey View Baptist Church in Maryville. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Danny Shanks.
Taylor, Edith Quillen - age 88 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006. Edith was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and choir member. She was also a longtime member of the Clionian Club. Edith retired as a secretary from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Roy Virgil Taylor; parents, James E. and Mary Elizabeth Quillen; sisters: Lillie Evans, Vola Clemmer and Ruby Jones; brothers, Maynard and Claude Quillen. Survived by her daughters, Kathy Taylor Waller and husband, Ed of Loudon, Jean Taylor Bryan and husband, Thornton of Kentucky; grandsons, Matthew Edward Waller and Alan Taylor Waller; nieces: Nancie Moore, Mary Ellen Ivey, Evalee Ivey; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-6:15 p.m. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 6:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Charles Jenkins will officiate. Family and friends will meet at Click Funeral Home by 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 10 a.m. graveside services. The family requests memorial donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 764, Lenoir City, TN 37771, or to the Highland Park Elementary School, 4404 Hwy 11 E., Lenoir City, Tn. 37772 Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Edith Taylor.
Pendleton, Morgan Paul “Jake” - age 72 of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at Park West Medical Center.  He was a member of West Lenoir Church of God.  Jake was a retired carpenter.  Preceded in death by mother, Willie Grace Boles; father, Arch Paul Pendleton; brothers, Harvey Pendleton and Charles Pendleton; sons, Morgan Paul Pendleton, Jr. and Charles Calvin Pendleton, Sr.  He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Janice Pendleton; son, Danny Pendleton; daughter, Novella Whisnant and husband, Roger; grandsons, Charles “Junior” Pendleton, Gabe Pendleton, Roger Whisnant, Jr. and Danny Whisnant; granddaughters, Rebecca Hutchins and husband David, and Amanda Whisnant; great grandsons, McKellar and Isaiah Finn; great granddaughter, Cassie Whisnant; brothers, Melvin Thurman, Roy Pendleton, Gene Pendleton and Joe Paul Pendleton; sisters, Florene Hrutkay, Joann Phillips and Peggy Pool; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Wallace officiating.  Burial will follow in Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward Jake’s funeral expenses.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Morgan P. “Jake” Pendleton. 
Wright, Robert Lynn - age 50 Loudon, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006.  He was preceded in death by mother, Naomi Wright; father, Horace Wright; and brother, Ralph Dewayne Wright.  Survived by son, Robert Smith of Lenoir City; daughter; grandson, Dameon Smith of Lenoir City; sister, Shirley Stratton of Loudon; brothers, Gary Wright, Billy Wright and Terry Wright; 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 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating.  Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Robert Lynn Wright.
Kuder, Tony - age 92 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, formerly of Rochester Hill, MI, passed away Monday, January 23, 2006.  He was a member of S.N.P.J #564 Lodge, and S.A.C.  Tony was retired from Ford Motor Company.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna.  Survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Bill Menzies of the Tellico Village Community in Loudon, TN; niece, Charlotte Boyles and nephew, William Mandril. Graveside service and interment will be held in the spring in Troy, Michigan. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, TN is serving the family of Troy Kuder.
Rawls, Roy Clayton - age 92 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006.  He was born November 28, 1913, beloved husband of Evelyn Ruth Packett Rawls.  Roy was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He always said his children were his greatest accomplishment recognizing that none would be president but they were all honorable citizens.  Roy was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Lenoir City, serving as Scout Master, Trinity Trotters and various other duties.  He was formally employed at Tuff and Tuff Shirt Factory, Lenoir Car Works, Oak Ridge Laboratory and later as an iron worker.  He was a member of Iron Worker Local Union #384.  Slim as he was referred to while working for T.V.A.  taught  evening blue print reading classes.  He was initiated into the Masonic Lodge at Kevil, KY in August 1952.  Roy achieved 32nd degree status in the Knoxville A and A Scottish Rite.  His hobbies included cooking sausage and biscuits, coon hunting, working with small engines and story telling.  He could fix anything no matter how bad, but his real genius lay with baling wire.  Roy was a private person with simple needs, mainly keeping us warm, safe and well fed.  He was the kind of person you always knew when he was in the room.  He is survived by five children: Sandra Jane Patnode, Robert Clayton Rawls, Stephen Brady Rawls, Ruth Rawls Pepin and Becky Buckley; 11 grandchildren: Stephen, J. D., Tyler and Michael Patnode, Kariann Deno, Jeremy Clayton Rawls, Thomas Howard Herzog, Jennifer Pepin Davidovicz, Michael Clayton Pepin, Lauren and Andrew Buckley; five great grandchildren, with another on the way, Clayton and Cooper Patnode, Christian, Gillianne and Oliver Deno.  Dad’s creed “Actions speak louder than words” and “Do the best you can with what you got” are words that we all live by. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 30th at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  A masonic service will follow conducted by Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F & AM.  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Baker officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Roy C. Rawls.
Sally Branin Primka - Age 66, Teacher, Harpist, formerly of South Brunswick, NJ, died January 25, 2006 at home in Boynton Beach, Florida.  Sally was a teacher and learning consultant for West Windsor, Cranbury, Jamesburg, and Milltown school districts.  Her 25-year career included reading and math teacher, cheerleading advisor, resource room teacher, Learning Disability Teacher-Consultant and Chairperson of Special Services. Sally attended St. Agnes Episcopal School in Alexandria, VA and Mary Washington College.  She was an accomplished harpist who studied under Carlos Salzado.  She obtained her B.S. degree and M.A. degree from The State College of N.J. Sally earned honors in "Who's Who" and "Outstanding Leaders in Education".  She was a past member of the Orton Dyslexic Society, Assoc. of Learning Consultants, Council for Exceptional Children, So. Brunswick Women's Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution of Palm Beach, and the First Presbyterian Church of Boynton Beach. Born in Wintrop, Mass., she spent most of her life in New Jersey and retired to Boynton Beach, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Juanita Branin, and her sister, Sue Snow.  She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Edward J. Primka Jr.; her brother Francis "Skip" Branin; her daughter Dawn Smith and her husband Michael Smith; her son, Edward Primka, MD and his wife Lynda Primka, MD; her granddaughters Sarah and Lauren Smith; her grandsons: Edward Primka lV, Alexander and Daniel Primka, Bradley and Garrett Smith.  She was much loved and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2006 at Faith Lutheran Church, 239 Jamestown Blvd. in Farragut. Funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. with Dr. Robert Stelter officiating. Interment will be in the Union Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation (for ovarian cancer) www.KOHNJ.org or the American Cancer Society. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Primka family. 
Janow, Opal Mae - age 62 of Kingston, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006 at her home.  She was a member of Shepherds Fold Baptist Church in Loudon and was a licensed L.P.N.  Preceded in death by her father, Dave C. Beason and daughter, Opal Marie Rogers.  Survived by her husband, Clyde Janow; children, Tammy Marney and husband, Donnie of Kingston, Marshall Rogers and wife, Buffy of Harriman, Richard Rogers and wife, Keila of Bledsoe Co.; foster daughter, Karen Dunn and husband, Michael of Harriman; step children, Robert Janow and wife, Rita and Charles Janow all of Spring City; grandchildren, Tasha Marney, Natasha Peck, Brandon Peck, Dylan Rogers and Damien Blevins; mother, Roxie Roberts of Kingston; brothers, James Everett Beason of Kingston, David Beason and wife, Louise of Snellville, GA; sister, Connie Powell and husband, Mike of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Packett officiating.  Burial will follow in Tennessee Chapel Cemetery.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Opal M. Janow.
Mann, David L. - age 74 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon passed away Friday, January 27, 2006 at the Fort Loudoun Medical Center. David was a member of the Tellico Village Community Church and was a retired Flight Operations Manager for United Airlines.  He was an avid boater and a supporter of the Tennessee Lady Vols. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John W. Mann, Sr.  and Naomi Priehs Mann; brothers, Dr. John W. Mann, Jr., Dr. James P. Mann and Robert V. Mann. David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Christa Mann; step-children, Dr. Brian A. Hamann and wife Laura, Andrea J. Rutledge and husband Brad; step-grandchildren, Zachary and Brooke Hamann and Miranda Rutledge; sisters, Carol Thomas, Shirley Barr and husband Dr. Fred Barr; sister-in-law, Lorene Mann; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday February 4, 2006 in the Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Marty Singley officiating. Entombment will follow in the Tellico Village Columbarium. A reception will follow in the Christian Life Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Road, Knoxville, Tn. 37909 or to the Memorial Fund of Tellico Village Community Church, 130 Chota Center 3614, Loudon, Tn. 37774. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of David L. Mann.
Howell, Michael Dane - age 33 of Loudon, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Michael was a veteran serving in the U. S. Navy.  Survived by daughter, Alexandria Thurman of New York; sister, Stephanie Garrett of Knoxville; parents, Gary and Debbie Bingham of Loudon; brothers, Chris and Scotty Bingham of Loudon; special friend, Tammy Barnard of Knoxville; several, aunts, uncles and cousins.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Seay officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Michael Dane Howell.
Duff, Kathleen Lane - age 96, of Lenoir City, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2006.  She was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church until failing health prevented her from attending.  Kathleen was a kind and gentle lady who loved all of God’s four-legged animals and tried to take care of as many of them as possible.  She was helped with this through the care and love of her husband of 67 years, Bob, who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Gene Duff.  Through the excellent and loving care of her friend and caretaker, Margie Trollinger, Kathleen was able to have several good years in her own home.  She is survived by her daughter, Alice Mayes and husband, Sidney; son, Gerry Duff and wife, Mary Belle Duff of Greenville; daughter-in-law, Dora Duff; grandchildren, Leslee and Dave Arnold, Linda and Don McNeil, Doug and Melissa Duff, Craig and Donna Mayes; great grandchildren, Josh and Kati Arnold, Hunter and Savannah Duff, Damien McNeil, and Trevor and Tyler Mayes; sister, Tommie Baskette, Muncie, Ind.  The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Mark Gooden and Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Monday at Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services.  Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 301 Hickory Creek Rd., Lenoir City, TN 37771 or the Loudon Co. Humane Society, Loudon, TN. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Kathleen L. Duff. 
Call, Ralph Theodore "Ted"-age 87 of Farragut, TN formerly of Chattanooga, TN passed away Monday, January 30, 2006. Ted was born in Chattanooga, TN and graduated from Hixson High School. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Ted retired from Combustion Engineering, Chattanooga, TN. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church for the past 6 years, and was formerly a member of Hixson First Baptist Church for over 70 years. Ted was preceded in death by his son, Ralph T. Call, Jr.; sisters, Bonnie Louise Call and Helen Call Liner. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Alice Phillips Call; son and daughter-in-law, Harry M. and Teresa Tripp Call of Farragut, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Carol Call Stone and Frank D. Stone of Sterling, VA, 5 grandchildren, Thomas M. Call, Melanie A. Stone, Melissa A. Stone, Ashley Call Wilbanks and Amy Stone Williams; 1 great granddaughter, Kaley Grace Call; sisters: Della Call Short of Dayton, TN, Frances Call Williams of Dalton, GA and Edith Call Hagen of Bay St. Louis, MS; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 2, 2006 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Click Funeral Home, Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN. Funeral service to immediately follow with Rev. Catherine Nance officiating. Graveside services for family and Chattanooga friends will be held Friday, February 3, 2006 at 11:00 am at Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord United Methodist Church-Building Fund, 11020 Roane Dr. Farragut, TN 37934.
James M. Tackett Age 72 of Farragut, TN, formerly of Waukegan, IL and Palm Desert, CA, went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, January 28, 2006. James was founder and owner of Waukegan Blue Print. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. James was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U S Marines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Lillian Tackett; wife and mother of his children, Annette Tackett. Survivors: wife of 16 years, Susan Murray Tackett; children, Michael Tackett and wife Judy of Gurnee, IL, Cheryl Tackett of Waukegan, IL, Stephanie Tackett of Evanston, IL; stepson, Stephen Murray and wife Kelley of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Ryan, Sarah, Kyle, Tyler and Madison; sister, Rita Case of Gurnee, IL; brothers, Tom Tackett of Lone Pine, CA and Terry Tackett of Kenosha, WI; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, 640 North LaSalle Street, Suite 280, Chicago, IL 60610 or to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, 11234 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354, in the name of Tyler Murray. A memorial service will be held in Waukegan at a later date. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Tackett family.
Davis, Robert Whitaker, Jr. - born September 16, 1952, in Cincinnati, OH, passed away January 9, 2006, at age 53.  He was a resident of Lenoir City, TN and a member of White Wing Nazarene Church.  He was a former probation officer in Dallas, Texas.  Robert received an undergraduate degree in theology from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX and Garrett Theological Seminary at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Following graduation he worked with Rev. John Tatum at Inner City Food Pantry in Dallas. While his parents were living in Tokyo, Japan, he moved there and taught English to businessmen at a Japanese Corporation. Upon returning from Japan, he worked for the State of Texas as a probation officer and manager in Dallas for fourteen years. After moving to Lenoir City, he worked for the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Retardation Services in Knoxville for two years.   Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Julie and his father, Robert W. Davis, Sr.  He is survived by his children: Carrie, Rachel, Matthew and Henry; mother, Mary Huber Davis of Tellico Village, Loudon; brothers, Jim (Judy) of Naperville, IL and Dan (Joni) of Lake Balboa, CA; nieces, Jenny, Christina, Sarah, Kimberly and Molly; nephews, Jim and Nathan; several aunts, uncles and cousins.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006, in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. C. Mark Gooden and Rev. Don Brown will officiate. In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up for monetary donations for the “Davis Family Education Fund”, c\o United Community, 202 Chota Road, Loudon, TN 37774.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Robert W. Davis, Jr.
Allen, Joe C. - age 70 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006.  He was a member of Central United Methodist Church.  Retired Superintendent of the Postal Service in Lenoir City.  Joe served in the U. S. Navy and was a T.S.S.A.A. football official.  Preceded in death by parents, John C. Allen and Gertrude Allen; sister, Betty Craig Hunt.  Survived by his wife of 44 years, Peggy Gray Allen; son, Andy Allen and wife, Susie of Knoxville; granddaughter, Meredith Allen; niece, Cathy Craig; nephews, Joe and John Craig all of Daytona Beach, FL.  The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City.    Funeral services will follow at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the church with Dr. Mark Gooden officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services.  Military honors will be conferred by the VFW Post 5150, American Legion Post 120, Post 70 and Post 256.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Joe C. Allen.

Mamie Lee Stalcup Newcombe, age 73 of Knoxville, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 31, 2006 at Park West Hospital after a battle with cancer and pneumonia. Mamie was retired from Cracker Barrel Cedar Bluff. She was a kind and gentle lady who loved her family, friends and customers. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Zona Mae Stalcup; granddaughter, Elisha Marie Majors; brothers, J.C. and Franklin Stalcup; sister, Reba Myers. She is survived by her husband of 34 years,  Lynn Newcombe; daughter and son-in-law, Lenell and J. R. Wilsey; granddaughter, Sarah Ann Murray; sister and brother-in-law, Veanna and Bob Rider of FL; sister and brother-in-law, Elisa and Ray Harrell; devoted sister and brother-in-law, Polly and Reece Maples; sister-in-law, Mary Ruth Stalcup; brother-in-law, G. W. Newcombe; sister-in-law, Bobbie Boswell; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to the Third Floor Nursing Staff at Park West Hospital. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Linda Parton officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Forest Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Mamie Stalcup Newcombe.

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