Spangler, Martha Webb age 76, a resident of Greywood Crossing, Knoxville, formerly of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at the Ft. Sanders Parkwest Hospital.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Lenoir City, where she worked in the nursery for 15 years.  Martha retired from the Lenoir City Utilities Board after 18 years service.  She served as a volunteer at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Hospital for several years.  Preceded in death by parents, Steve Wood Sr. and Essie Carson Wood; brother, Steve Wood Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, Max and Betty Wood; father of her children, Hoyt Webb.   She is survived by her husband, Donald E. Spangler; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Bill and Sharon Webb of Dallas, Tx.; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Steve Moore of Knoxville; grandchildren, Shawn Webb, Ryan Jones, and Courtney Jones; four step children, Donnie Spangler, Brenda Rhea, Patricia Mize-Redding and Sally Fish; eight step grandchildren; seven great step grandchildren; brother, Quay Wood of Tucson, Arizona; sister-in-law, Jean Wood of Etowah; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Lenoir City with Rev. Dick DeMerchant, Rev. Bill Webb and Rev. Bill Wilkinson officiating.  A private interment will be held in the Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 2085 Simpson Road East, Lenoir City, Tn. 37772. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Martha Spangler. 
Carmack, Rev. Billy Charles - age 72 of Loudon, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2003. He was a member of Sixth Ave Church of God. Rev. Carmack had pastored several Church of God Churches in the area including: West Lenoir, Loudon, Midway, Midtown and Cedar Bluff. He retired from Liberty National Insurance Company and was a member of Life Underwriters. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Cal and Edna Mae Williams Carmack. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Anna Johnson Carmack; daughter, Marsha Brown of the home; grandson, Mark Anthony Stevens; and great grandson, Mark Anthony Stevens II. The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m. Saturday followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. at Sixth Avenue Church of God in Lenoir City. Rev. Ernie Varner, Rev. Tommy Patterson and Rev. Fred Cook will officiate. Interment will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers, Jim Hamilton, Joe Hildreth, Curtis Fritts, Frank Hildreth, Leroy Ellis, Tommy Moats and Maynard Scott.  Friends may also call at their convenience Thursday and Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.

Sparks, Bobby Ernest, Sr., age 57 of Knoxville passed away July 4, 2003.  Bobby was an E-6 Sergeant in the U.S. Army .  He was a dedicated son, father and grandfather.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Ernest Sparks.  Survivors: Mother, Opal Sparks; son, Bobby Ernest (Robby) Sparks, Jr.; daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Beth)  Sparks Jones; grandchildren, Cara and Megan Sparks of Knoxville, Kayli, Kayden & Emily Jones of Maryville.  The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating.  Family and friends will gather  at 2 p.m. Monday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for graveside services and entombment.  Pall Bearers: Alan Myers, Rocky Bowles, Jimmy Waters, Tim Hatcher, Rusty Denton and Charlie Kirby.  Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Bobby Sparks.
Mallett, Muriel age 88  of Lenoir City, formerly of Salisbury, NC  passed away July 4, 2003 at the home of her daughter, Marsha Gaster.    She was also a former resident of Echo Ridge Retirement Residence.  Muriel was born in Little Rock, AR on August 4, 1914, to  E.E.  and Irene Beaumont.  She was a member of  First Church of Christ, Scientist, Knoxville, TN and was an avid golfer and Life-Master bridge player. Muriel was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Wade Mallett. Survivors: son, Michael Mallett and wife, Ann of Richmond, VA, daughters, Rene Hales and husband, Alan MacKellar of Lexington, KY, and Marsha Gaster and husband, Roy of Lenoir City, TN; grandchildren, Robert Hales and Frances Farmer both of Salisbury, NC, Alex Hales of Chicago, IL, Patrick Mallett of Cary, NC, Irene Tellup of Winston-Salem, NC, Lindsay Gaster of Elmhurst, IL, and Lauren Gaster of Sarasota, FL,  eight great-grandchildren.  Memorial services will be held in Salisbury, NC on Wednesday, July 9.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Church of Christ, Scientist,3622 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.  Click Funeral Home is serving the family of Muriel Mallett.
Gates, Ron L. age 63 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday morning, July 6, 2003 at the Parkwest Hospital.  Ron was a born again Christian.  He was retired manager of Winn Dixie Store of the Tampa Division in Tampa, Florida.  Ron was a former salesman for Metro Ford.  Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Clara Gates; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Gladys Anderson; and brother-in-law, Bob Anderson.  Survived by his wife of 45 years, Jackie Anderson Gates; daughter, Cindy Errington and husband, George of Lenoir City; son, Lynn Gates and wife, Heidi of Monroe, N.C.; grandchildren, Mollie Errington, Blake Gates, Maegan Gates; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p. m. Monday at the Hawkins Chapel with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Junior Ward officiating.  A private graveside service will be held in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens.  The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 154, Loudon, Tn.  37774.  Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ron Gates.
Wilson, Linda Gail McNabb age 55 of Lenoir City passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 5, 2003 at her home.  She was a former employee of Charles H. Bacon Co., Maremont, Malibu Boats and McDonald's.  Linda was a member of Silver Ridge Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Willis Nathaniel and Carrie Lee Mincy McNabb; and sister, Margaret Parker.  Survived by husband, James Wilson; daughter, Melissa Holt and husband, Jeff; son, Tony Bosher and wife, Cathy; grandchildren, Dustin Holt, Sarah Monroe, Noah Cusick and Aaron Cusick; great granddaughter, Madison Monroe; sister, Jerry West and husband, Roy of Georgia; brothers, Doug McNabb and wife, Janice, Curtis McNabb and wife, Ruth and W. N. McNabb and wife, Mildred all of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Frankie Parris and Rev. C.J. Spears officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 10 a.m. graveside services.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Linda Wilson.
Harvey, James Earl age 87 of the Glendale Community, Lenoir City, passed away Sunday evening, July 6, 2003, at the Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. A member of Greenback Masonic Lodge #691, 32 Degree Scottish Rite and a member of Greenback Order of Eastern Star #401. Earl was retired from Yale Security. Preceded in death by parents, Marion Osco Harvey and Lucreta Ford Harvey; sister, Elizabeth Munsey; brothers, Earnest Odell Harvey, Reemer Harvey and Charles Omer Harvey; sons-in-law Sam Skidmore and Kenneth Disney; mother of his children, Julia Mae Katherine French Harvey. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Lowell and Imogene Harvey of Glendale; daughters and sons-in-law, Earlene and Joe Brannon of Glendale, Betty and Lee Wass of Louisville, Barbara and Curtis Jackson of Lenoir City, and Judy Skidmore of Glendale; 11 grandchlldren; 14 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie White officiating. Family and friends will gather in the Hickory Valley Cemetery for Graveside services at 11 a.m. Thursday with masonic services by Masonic Lodge #691 and #593. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of James Earl Harvey.
Nuchols, Geralene Baker age 63 of Powell passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday July 9, 2003 at her home after a long courageous battle with cancer.  Gerrie was a member of Full Gospel Christian Fellowship Church in Maryville. She was preceded in death by her son, Rick Easterday; grandson, Brian Easterday; mother, Edith M. Baker; brother, Ray Baker. Survivors: sons, Scott Easterday of Powell, Todd Easterday and wife Ida of Maryville, Bobby Nuchols and wife Angel of Powell; granddaughter, Charity Faith Nuchols; father, Roy Baker of Knoxville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shelba and Wayne Long of Knoxville, Ganell and Junior Morelock of Knoxville, Linda and Ken Johnson of Concord, Arnetta and Charles Boldin of Knoxville, Gail White of Gaston, SC; brothers and sisters-in-law,  Wayne Baker and friend Jean Dills of Knoxville, Fred and Connie Baker of Knoxville, Allen and Joann Baker of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews; care giver, Carolyn.  The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Lawson and Minister Bonnie Murray officiating. Interment will follow in Byrds Chapel  Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the family of Geralene Baker Nuchols.
Harvey, George Lee age 87 of the Cave Creek Community, Loudon, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2003 at the Loudon Health Care Center. George was a 50 year member of Union Masonic Lodge #38. A member and Deacon of New Midway Missionary Baptist Church. George was trustee and caretaker of Cave Creek Cemetery for many years. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie Jackson and Bettie Hall Harvey; sister, Hester Mae Harvey; brothers, James Martin Harvey and John Thomas Harvey. Survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Betty Harvey, Clyde Harvey all of the Cave Creek Community and Avery and Betty Harvey of Lenoir City; sister-in-law, Blanche Harvey; nephews, Terry, Gary, Dale, Dean and Donnie; and niece, Ava. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Province officiating. A masonic service will follow conducted by the Union Lodge #38. Family and friends will gather at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 10 a.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of George Lee Harvey.
Tallent, Ralph Pearson (Whitey) age 64 of Tellico Plains passed away Friday, July 11, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Whitey formerly operated Whitey’s Body Shop. He was preceded in death by his parents, A. J. and Martha Williams Tallent; and sisters, Gertie Elliott and Alma Graves; brothers, Oscar Tallent and Beecher Tallent. Survived by his wife, Donna Hensley Tallent; daughter, Tonya Bledsoe and husband, Keith; son, Derrick Ethan Tallent; 2 grandchildren, Devvin Howard and Trinity Bledsoe; brothers, Bobby Tallent and Jack Tallent; sister, Ray Helton of Manchester; several nieces and nephews; step-daughters, Priscilla Monger and Vicki Morgan Ferrugia; step grandchildren, Brandy Brown, Brittany Monger, Kassi Devault and Kodi Bruner; and step great grandchild, Parker Brown. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Glenn Gregg officiating. Family and friends will gather at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Corinth Cemetery for graveside services at 2 p.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ralph (Whitey) Tallent.
Allen, Mary Elizabeth Cunningham age 81 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Thursday afternoon  July 10, 2003 at the Baptist Health Care Center. Elizabeth was of the Baptist faith and affiliated with First Baptist Concord. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verlin Louis Allen; great grandchildren, Savanna and Sara Allen; brother, Murrell Cunningham; sister, Ruth Rogers. Survivors: children, Mary Jo Simpson and husband Nathan of Loudon, Lewis Allen and wife Mary of Cleveland, Joyce Saylor and husband Russell of Huntsville, AL, Kenneth Allen and wife Cynthia of Lenoir City, Becky Hurst and husband Jeff of Lenoir City; Larry Allen and wife Sherrie of Knoxville; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sisters, Bernice Bibee and husband Billy, Kate Avens all of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel  followed by funeral services at 5 p.m. with Rev. Keith Wilkerson officiating. Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Cleveland for graveside services.  Memorials may be made to the  The  Arthritis Foundation, 212 S. Peters Road, Knoxville, TN  37923.  Click Funeral Home  Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Allen family.
Geesland, Mary J. - age 83 of Arvin, Texas and most recently a resident of Loudon Health Care Center in Loudon, Tennessee, passed away Monday, July 14, 2003. Mary was a veteran of World War II serving as a nurse in the Phillipines. She was a lifelong member of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mary was retired from Lockheed Martin. She is survived by her two sisters, Marjorie Barry of Birmingham, Alabama and Sylvia Chagnard of Metairie, Louisiana; nephews, Rod Cooper and wife, Connie of Loudon, Brian Cooper of Crossville and niece, Laura Cooper of Birmingham. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Lakeview Cemetery in Lenoir City for graveside services and interment. Rev. Mark Gooden will officiate. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Mary J. Geesland.
Lester, Rose Elizabeth Wilcox - age 65 of Oak Ridge, formerly of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday morning, July 15, 2003 at the Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. Rose was born and raised in Lenoir City and was a former employee of the Ford Motor Company in Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Bill Wilcox; brothers, James and Taft Wilcox. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Lester; four sons: David Lester of Holt, Missouri, Richard Lester of Oak Ridge, Mark Lester of Clinton and Jason Lester of Corryton; 12 grandchildren and 1 great grand child; brothers: Bill Wilcox, Bob Wilcox and Ralph Wilcox; sisters: Areta Roberts, Ethel Snodgrass and Stella Johnson; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Thursday with Funeral Services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Lambert officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at the Woodlawn Cemetery for Graveside Services and Interment. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Rose Lester.
La Trobe-Bateman, Basil Frederick age 80 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, formerly of Memphis, TN and Atlanta, GA, died Tuesday afternoon, July 15, 2003. Basil was a member of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Farragut, TN. He was born in England and served as an officer in the British Army Royal Artillery for 6  years from 1941 to 1947. Basil came to the United States in 1947 and worked for British Overseas Airways Corp (British Airways) for 23 years. After an accident in the early seventies, he realized his artistic abilities. In addition he was vice president of Bateman Travel in Memphis until his retirement in 1992 when he retired to Tellico Village near Knoxville, TN. He became a citizen of the United States in 1998. He was preceded in death by his son, Julian La Trobe-Bateman in 1994. Survivors: wife of 45 years, Frances La Trobe-Bateman; children and spouses, Christopher and Lisa La Trobe-Bateman of England, Melissa and Christopher Ryder of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren, Charlie, Benjamin, Caroline, and Spencer La Trobe-Bateman, Georgina, Andrew and Olivia Ryder. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday July 18 at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church with Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Drive, Farragut, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the La Trobe-Bateman family.
Dora Dale Bryant Guinn, age 93, of Asbury Acres in Maryville, formerly of Lenoir City returned to God on July 16, 2003. Born on November 9, 1909 in Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of John M. Bryant and Eudora Outlaw Bryant and Beulah B. Bryant. She was a member of Kodak United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Frank J. Guinn and a daughter, Anne-Dale Guinn Criss. Sisters: Geneva B. Rowland, Elizabeth B. Freeman, and Peggy Murphree. Brother: John M. Bryant, Jr. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John F. & Karen H. Guinn of Dandridge, TN. Her grandchildren: Lee Anne G. Hall and husband, Jeff of Seymour, TN; Virginia G. Wyatt and husband, Jerry of Sevierville,TN; and Jon D. Guinn of Madison, WI. Her great-grandchildren: Doug, Sam, and Sophie Hall; Jed & Lily Wyatt. A sister, Nell B. Conditt of Virginia and a sister-in-law, Anne J. Bryant of North Carolina. Several nieces and nephews and dear friends. She served with her husband overseas assignments for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Ethiopia, Sudan, Thailand, and Laos. Dora was an avid cook and homemaker and worked in the food service departments of Farragut and Doyle Schools and Shannondale Health Care Center. Her family would like to offer special thanks and recognition to the nurses and staff of Asbury Acres Health Center at "The Garden " for their compassionate, loving care. Services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2003 at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with the family receiving friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and a Celebration of Life at 3:00 lead by Rev. Ty Harrison. Burial will follow at Lenoir City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to "The Garden" at Asbury Acres Health Care Center at 2648 Sevierville Road, Maryville, TN 37804. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Dora Guinn.
Elmore, John Anderson, Jr. - age 90 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday morning, July 16, 2003, at Sweetwater Nursing Center. John was born November 1, 1912, in Wilder, Tennessee to the late John Anderson and Mahalia King Elmore. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. John was retired from the Army Corps of Engineers and a veteran of World War II serving, with the United States Navy . He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Clark Elmore and his three sisters, Madge Alexander, Nina Gibbons, and Dora White. John is survived by his daughter, Betty Elmore, of Lenoir City and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 Friday morning, July 18, and proceed to the Mt. Zion Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the American Legion Post. Pallbearers will be: Joe Goolsby, Randall Goolsby, Zachary Gardner, Jay Krajewski, Dwight Amos, Jr. and Robert Foshee. Honorary pallbearers will be Ivan Tinnel’s Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 105 A. Street, Lenoir City,TN, 37771, or the charity of your choice. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of John Elmore.
Pellom, Rev. Tom - age 43 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday July 16, 2003 at the U.T. Medical Center. He was a member of the Northshore Baptist Church and was a former pastor of the Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church in Union County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Aileen Pellom; brother, Michael Pellom and a sister, Betty Moore. He is survived by his wife of 2 years, Heather Pellom; son, Jason Pellom and wife Kelley; daughter, Ashley Pellom; granddaughter, Riley Pellom; brothers, Jim Pellom of Knoxville, Larry Pellom and J.C. Pellom of Lenoir City, Butch Pellom of Roane County, John Pellom of Knoxville, Danny Pellom of Lenoir City and Tony Pellom of Texas; sisters, Nancy Baker of Tellico Plains and Linda Cansler of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. at the Northshore Baptist Church, 8022 Nubbins Ridge Road, Knoxville, Tn., with Rev. Jimmy Pellom and Rev. Donnie Owenby officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for Graveside Services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to help with final expenses. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of Rev. Tom Pellom.
Smith, Dulcia M. Ward - age 76 of Concord, passed away Saturday evening, July 19,2003 at her home. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Dulcia is survived by her husband of 56 years, William Jay Smith; son, Allen E. Smith and her grandson, Paul J. Smith. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Choto Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Rev. R.C. Walker officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. The family is granting Dulcia's requests and asking that no food or flowers be sent. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Dulcia Ward Smith.
Maynard, Virginia McDermott - age 84 of Southaven, MS, formerly of Lenoir City, TN, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2003, at Germantown Methodist Hospital in Germantown, TN. Mrs. Maynard has been a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church in Lenoir City for over 40 years and for the past few years has attended First Baptist Church of Olive Branch, Ms. since moving to Southaven, Ms. She retired from Miller’s Department Store. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Maynard; sister, Bernice Rohloff; and brothers, William D. McDermott and Thurman McDermott. Survived by her three daughters, Rebecca Hutzell of Fairplay, Md., Elizabeth Stalnaker of Southaven, Ms. and Patricia Howard of Olive Branch, Ms.; son, Robert D. Maynard of Atlanta, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and a great great granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. John Burleson officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorials be made to Dixie Lee Baptist Church, 14650 Old Stage Road, Lenoir City, Tn. 37772 Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Virginia Maynard.
Taylor, Nelson O. age 86 of Farragut, TN, formerly of Harlingen, TX and Missouri Valley, IA, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 22, 2003 at NHC Cavett Hill in Farragut. Nelson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Missouri Valley and Harlingen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean E. Taylor in 2001. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Jay N. and Charlotte Taylor; grandson, Ryan Taylor all of Farragut. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at NHC Cavett Hill with Dr. Steve Sallee officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.  Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Taylor family.
Frost, Carolyn Melott age 68 of Farragut passed away in her sleep Monday morning, July 21, 2003 at her home. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Frost; parents, Thelma and Otto Melott founders of Ott's Barbeque. She was a practicing attorney and graduate of the University of Tennessee Law School. Carolyn was a member of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church. A Past Matron of Farragut Chapter 459 Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors: sons, Richard E. (Rick) Frost, David M.  Frost and Douglas L. Frost all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Richard Jacob Frost, Casey Marie Frost and Matthew Allen Frost all of Knoxville. The family will receive from 1-1:45 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. with The Rev.  David Leech officiating. Interment will be in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike.
Clark, Charles Edward - age 80 of Greenback, passed away Tuesday morning, July 22, 2003, at his home. He was a member of Axley's Chapel United Methodist Church and the 25 Year Club at Alcoa from where he retired. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Dana Underwood Clark and his daughter, Hilda Clark Newberry. He is survived by his sons, Ronald Clark and wife, Linda, Danny C. Clark and wife, Roxanne; daughters, Sherrill Ford and husband, Carl, Doris Bailey and husband, Roy all of Greenback; grandchildren: Suzy Mills, Robbie Clark, Carl D. Ford Jr., Jill Billings, Ron Clark, Tracey LeQuire, Allen Bailey, Wesley Ford, Kevin and Clay Clark; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Bailey of Friendsville and Betty Hammontree of Greenback; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Margaret Reed. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lewis Kettron officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Greenback for graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Charles Clark.
Darlene F. Smith, age 70 of Loudon, Tennessee, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, July 22nd after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 3, 1933 and after a lengthy accounting career in Prince  George's County, Maryland, she retired with her husband to Tellico Village in  1991. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling, gardening, and her family and friends. An active community and church volunteer, Darlene will be missed by  many. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Smith. She is survived by her three children, Glen W. Smith of Owings, Maryland, Mark A.  Smith of Lusby, Maryland and Marsha S. Pace of Knoxville, Tennessee and six grandchildren, Tyler, Laura, Grant, Hunter, Kaitie and Allison. The family would like to say a special thanks to the staff of the Baptist West Hospital (2 West Wing) for all of their loving care. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 25th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. The funeral service, a celebration of her life, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26th at Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City with Rev. Mark Gooden officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Loudon County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the "Walking in Faith" campaign of the Central United Methodist Church, where Darlene was a faithful and active church member. (Central United Methodist Church at 201B Street, Lenoir City, TN 37771).
Duff, Thomas Lynn (Tom)  age 62 of Karns, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2002 at home. Tom was currently serving as principal at Karns Middle School and was previously a principal at Powell Middle School,  Brownlow Elementary School, Adrian Burnette Elementary School, and was assistant  principal at Gresham Middle School. He was a teacher and coach at West High School and Central High School. He began his teaching and coaching career at Lenoir City High School. Tom's passions include his love of family, friends, kids and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Duff. Survivors: wife of 37 years Mary Margaret McAmis Duff; son , Tim Duff of Knoxville; mother, Geneva Duff of Lenoir City; and his love, Maggie (his red Dachshund); special friends, Gary and Christy Mahoney of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Friday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. with Don Akers officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association East Tennessee Chapter, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite H-102, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Duff family.
Rader, Kenneth Earl (Kenny) age 62 of Knoxville passed away early Friday morning, July 25, 2003, at home among family and friends after a lengthy illness. Kenny was born in Knoxville, the son of Leonard James and Eleanor June Rader. He attended Fulton High School, the University of Tennessee, and was a construction estimator doing cost-analysis for the past 30 years. An avid soccer player, Kenny founded the North Knocks soccer team. He also enjoyed various sporting activities, including scuba diving, working out and running; taking first place in the 100 and 200 meter sprint events at the 2001 Senior Olympics in Gatlinburg. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard James Rader; brother, Jack Rader; and  sister, Brenda Rader. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Rebecca Ann Sherrod Rader; sons, Brian Rader of Knoxville and Tony Rader of Charleston, SC; daughter,  Beth Rader Fleming and husband Randall of Charleston, SC; sisters, Betty Rader Rutherford, Joyce Rader Northern and Helen Rader Taylor, all of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following the service at the home of Sharon and Mike Barkdoll, 5407 Far Vista Lane, Knoxville. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Kenneth E. Rader to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 with acknowledgment to Rebecca Ann Rader, 1325 Courtney Oak Lane, Knoxville, TN 37938. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Rader family.
Baldwin, Edwin Harold age 88 of Rossville, Ga. passed away Saturday, July 26, 2003, at the Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City, TN.  He was a member of the Lakeview Church of Christ. A retired carpenter.  Ed was a veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Army.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Baldwin and son, Dan Baldwin.  Survived by daughter, Deloris Moore of Clearwater, Fl.; sons, Ron Baldwin of Kingston, Tn. and Jackson Baldwin of Lakeside, Ca.; granddaughters, Jessie Wooldridge of Knoxville, Tn. and Robyn Baldwin of Douglaston, N.Y.; great granddaughter, McKenzie Wooldrige of Knoxville, Tn.; sisters, Anita Tingle of Rossville, Ga. and Mary Usmiller of Fl.; several nieces and nephews.  A private memorial service was held.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, Tn. is serving the family of Ed Baldwin. 
McGhee, Sampson "Sonny" age 53 of Caryville, passed away Monday, July 21, 2003, at the U. T. Medical Center.  Preceded in death by father, Sampson McGhee Jr.; mother, Katie B. McGhee and infant brother all of Lafollette.  He is survived by his wife, Cindy McGhee of Caryville; daughter, Amy McGhee Estes and husband, Chad; grandson, Chase Estes all of Lenoir City; son, Mickey McGhee of Gatlinburg and Sonny Lynn McGhee;  many close friends and relatives.  A special thanks to the Wilson family for all of their love and support to the family during this time of need.  You will always be remembered for all you've done.  A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Walters Funeral Home in La Follette for family and friends.  In lieu of flowers, donations will be arranged thru First National Bank, Attn: Cynthia Grady, 2106 Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, Tn.  37716     Walters Funeral Home, La Follette is serving the family of Sonny McGhee.
Davis, Lois Louise age 94 of Lenoir City passed away Monday, July 28, 2003 at the Parkwest Hospital.  She is survived by her son, Thomas E. Davis and wife, Jean of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon;  daughter, Sonja Sneddon and husband, Jeff of Lenoir City; brothers, Clarence Coleman, Kenneth Coleman and Bill Coleman all of Obion Co., Tn.; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Luke officiating.  Burial will be in Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia, Michigan.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Lois Louise Davis. 
Robison, Joe Garner – was born in Tullahoma, Tenn. on April 02, 1918 to the late Nath and Kate Robison. He was called to the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday July 30th, 2003. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Joe was a loyal and dedicated employee of Lenoir City Car Works for over 33 years. He was dearly loved and highly regarded by all. We rejoice in knowing that he has been reunited with his family who preceded him in death; his parents, the wife he adored for 54 years, Jessie Robison; sisters: Ovalee McKee, Mabel White, Catherine Marrs and Sophia McGaha; brother, Thomas Robison; daughter, Betty Faye Arden; infant sons, Joey Lynn and Gary Garner Robison; grandson, Danny Polson. Left to celebrate his eternal peace and to cherish his memories; special son and caregiver,Claude Robison and wife, Gay Lynn of Loudon and son, Rev. Bud Barger and wife, Faye of Cleveland, Ohio; daughter, Joetta Yates and husband, Ray of Loudon; special grandaughter and caregiver, Jessica Robison-Nokes and husband, Rob of Knoxville; granddaughters: Judy Dixon of Loudon, Debbie Starritt of Loudon, Lisa Barger of Cleveland, OH, Tabetha Dilts of Dallas, TX; special grandson and caregiver, Joe-Michael Robison of Loudon grandsons: Mike Yates of Nashville, Randy Barger, Tim Barger and Tony Barger all of Cleveland OH, Ronnie Arden of Lenoir City, Tyler Lawson and Randy Lawson both of Lenoir City. He was known as "Papaw" to 23 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Westhaven Ministries in West Knoxville with Rev. Jimmie Moore officiating . Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Joe Robison.
Jackson, Curtis Wayne, Jr. age 40 of Lenoir City passed away Thursday, July 31, 2003 at his home. He attended Fellowship Baptist Church. Wayne was baptized at Hickory Valley Baptist Church. He was a graduate of I. T. T. Tech. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Earl Harvey and Maurice Jackson; grandmother, Katherine Harvey; uncles, Sam Skidmore and Kenneth Disney. Survived by children, Katherine Nicole Jackson and Curtis Wayne Jackson III; parents, Curtis and Barbara Jackson; brothers, Todd Jackson and wife, Corky, Moe Jackson and wife, Selena; grandmother, Martha Jackson; nephews, Sam Jackson and Maurice Jackson; niece, Alyssa Jackson; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Eddie Chasteen and Rev. Mark Harvey officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Monday in the Hickory Valley Cemetery for graveside services. Serving as pallbearers: Brad Baker, Paul Eastes, Doug Littleton, Tim Brannon, Tom Wheeler, Ricky Jackson, Mark Harvey, Jeff Disney and Brian Disney. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Curtis Wayne Jackson Jr.

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