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| Flanagan, Betty Jo Bandy - age 65 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, October, 4, 2003. She was a member of Hickory Creek Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Celia Bandy; grandchildren: Steven West Flanagan, Racheal Jenkins and Jeffery Silvey; seven sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her husband, William Arthur Flanagan; children : Danny Ray Flanagan and wife, Dorothy, Arthur Ray Flanagan and wife, Susy, Brenda Gail Thomas and husband, Sammy, Tommy Dean Flanagan, Teresa Kay Breazeale and husband, Doug, Tammie Jo Murray, Keith Anthony Flanagan, Melissa Faye Willis and husband, Ray, Jeffery Scott Flanagan and wife, Regina all of Loudon County; twenty three grandchildren, two great grandchildren; sisters: Delsia Simpson of Loudon, Margaret Sitzler of Oliver Springs and Sally Maggard of Paint Rock; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bo Selvage and Rev. Sammy Thomas officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 Tuesday morning and proceed to the Lenoir City Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service The family would like to thank all those who have supported them through this difficult time. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Betty Jo Flanagan. |
| Lamons, Timothy Paul age 37 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday, October 5, 2003. He was a member of Centerview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by grandparents. He survived by his wife 14 years, Sherry (Roberson) Lamons; children, Bethany and Amanda Lamons; parents, Dewey and Rosetta Lamons; brother, Chris Lamons and wife, Nancy; sister, Angel (Lamons) Hicks and husband, Robert; nephews, Ryan and Christopher Lamons; nieces, Tenyka Long, Jennifer and Laura Ball; grandmother, Bernice (Lamons) Taylor; father-in-law, Clyde Roberson and wife, Ruth; sister-in-law, Sheila Thomas and husband, Tony; sister-in-law, Sharon Roberson; several aunts, uncles and cousins. 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. Doug Green, Rev. Sammy Thomas, Rev. Tony Thomas and Rev. Brent Sims officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Marietta Cemetery for graveside services. Serving as pallbearers: Bob Jones, Darrell West, Gary Scarbrough, Craig Powell, Jeremy Stone, Stan Harvey, Mark Ogle and Wayne Bohanan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made O.R.N.L. Federal Credit Union at the Lenoir City Branch. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Tim Lamons. |
| Strickland, Helen Bernice age 72 of Knoxville passed away Monday, October 6, 2003 at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was retired from Lakeshore Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, Bobby Strickland and many members of the Hall Family. Survived by son, David Strickland and wife, Pam of Kingston; daughters, Cynthia Mullins, Kathy Wallace and husband all of Knoxville; 5 grandchildren; half sister, Lila Gross of Ohio; several 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 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Dogwood Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Ronnie Maples officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Helen Strickland. |
| Jacobs, Jessie Elizabeth Williams of Lenoir City born November 6, 1914 passed away Monday, October 6, 2003 in Hickory, North Carolina. She was a member of South Holston Baptist Church. Retired from Charles H. Bacon Hosiery Mill after 51 ½ years as a knitter. In Jessie's earlier years, she lived on a farm. Her hobbies were gardening, raising flowers, sewing, quilt making, and making crafts of all kinds. She loved to please people with crafts she made. After retiring, she cared for her invalid sister for 13 years. After the death of her sister, Jessie traveled to many different places. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 38 years, John Henry Jacobs; sons, John Julian Jacobs and Bonnie Ray Jacobs; father and mother, Robert Samuel Williams and Hannah Elizabeth Evans Williams; sister, Flora Marie Hanson; 2 half sisters, Lillian Wright and Grace Williams; one infant half sister; half brother, Fred Williams; brothers, Robert Samuel Williams Jr., Donald Edgar Williams, William Dexter Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Bettie Louise Jacobs Fife and husband, James Fife of Grand Prairie, TX, Laverna Elizabeth Jacobs McNabb and husband, Kelly of Hickory, NC; brother, Halbert Roberson Williams of Lenoir City; sisters-in-law, Christine Williams, Alma Williams and Eva Ruth Williams all of Lenoir City; grandsons, Kenneth DeWayne Proctor and wife, Linda of Dallas, TX, Robert Lynn Proctor of Irvine, TX, Samuel Thomas Andre' Robinson of Omaha, TX, Joel Lynn McNabb and wife, Leslie of Morganton, NC, Jeffrey Lane McNabb and wife, Tameron of Morganton, NC, Jerry Lee McNabb and wife, Patricia of Statesville, NC; great grandsons, Jason Lynn McNabb, Jeremiah Leonard McNabb, Jacob Lawrence McNabb, Joshua Lance McNabb all of NC, Palmer Cole Nathaniel McNabb, Benjamin Tyler Grayson McNabb of Belton, TX, Matthew Allen Proctor of TX; several nieces and nephews; devoted friends, Reonia Wilcox, Murtrue Williams and Brenda Brewer. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Scot Wells and Rev. Franklin Bryant officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday in New Macadonia Cemetery, Loudon for graveside services. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jessie Jacobs. |
Duncan, Margaret
Ivalee age 58 of Sweetwater, formerly of Lenoir
City, passed away Monday, October 6, 2003 in Sweetwater. She was of the
Baptist Faith. She was a former employee of Smith Chair Factory in Loudon.
Preceded in death by husbands, Johnny Duncan and Otis Duncan; son, Frankie
Duncan; mother, Josie Coker; father, Joe Rolen; and sister, Mary Ball. She
is survived by children, John Edward Duncan and companion, Jeannie Hardee
and Carolyn Rose Duncan and fiancee', Joseph B. McKee of Sweetwater;
grandchildren, Lori Beth Summers, Cody James Hardee and Jodie Anna Hardee;
sisters: Lou Ella Phillips and husband, Walter, Violet Purdy and companion,
Lee Phillips all of Lenoir City, Rose Summitt and husband, Mike of Hardin
Valley, Alice Bane and husband, Bill of Sweetwater; brother, Edward Rolen
and wife, Letha of Lenoir City; 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 2 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Post and Deacon Dave McKinney officiating.
Burial will follow in the Marietta Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir
City is serving the family of Margaret Duncan. |
| Ritchey, Ruby Neeley age 89 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2003. She was a member of Nelson Street Baptist Church. Ruby was retired from Charles H. Bacon Co. Preceded in death by husbands, Martin Moore, Johnny Hatley Sr., and Ben Ritchey; daughters, Joyce Ann Hatley and Sharon Rose Wolfe; sons, Dyris Moore, Johnny Hatley, Jr., Ernest Paul Hatley; grandson, Stevie Moore; and brothers, Leroy "Buzz" Neeley and C. J. Neeley . She is survived by daughters, Linda Watson and husband, Allen of Loudon, Marlene McNabb and husband, Jack of Arlington, TX; sons, Curtis Moore and wife, Edna, James Hatley and wife, Judy, Charlie Hatley and wife, Janice all of Lenoir City; 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Dutton and Ruth Ryan both of Lenoir City, Rozelle McConnell of Rossville, GA; brothers, Melvin Neeley of Mt. Orab, OH, Leon Neeley of Weaver, AL, Billy Neeley of Seattle, WA, and Tommy Collins of Little Rock, AK; 5 step-daughters; 3 step-sons; several nieces and nephews; former daughters-in-law, Bobbie Moore, Virginia Hatley, Pat Hatley and Jean Hatley. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Seay officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of Ruby Ritchey. |
| Mirkhan, Fahima, age 94 of Farragut passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Medical Center. Fahima was a member of First Baptist Church Concord. Fahima was a retired teacher of 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Ibrahim Mirkhan. Survivors include her daughter, Fadia Alvic of Farragut, son, Namir Mirkhan and wife, Madeleine of Sao Paulo, Brazil, grandchildren Phil Alvic of Knoxville, TN, Donia and husband John Swisher of Cincinnati, OH, Amanda Mirkhan and Carolina Mirkhan both of Sao Paulo, Brazil and a great -granddaughter Alexis Swisher of Cincinnati, OH. A church service celebrating Fahima's 94 years of life will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of First Baptist Church Concord. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church Christmas for Iraqi Children Ministry, 11704 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the family of Fahima Mirkhan. |
| Garmon, James Kenneth (Kenny) age 51 of Lenoir City passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 7, 2003. He was a Christian. Kenny was an employee of Maremont with 30 years service. Preceded in death by parents, Otis and Jane Garmon. Survived by brother, Tommy Garmon and wife, Anita; nephews, Christopher S. and Thomas C. Garmon; aunts, Ruby Elrod and Thelma Saylor; uncle, Talmadge Garmon; several cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeremy McGinnis officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be: Bobby Shubert, Herbert Huskins, Fred Beason, Bill Hughes, Christopher Garmon, Jerry Hawkins. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Kenny Garmon. |
| Mirkhan, Fahima, age 94 of Farragut passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Medical Center. Fahima was a member of First Baptist Church Concord. Fahima was a retired teacher of 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Ibrahim Mirkhan. Survivors include her daughter, Fadia Alvic of Farragut, son, Namir Mirkhan and wife, Madeleine of Sao Paulo, Brazil, grandchildren Phil Alvic of Knoxville, TN, Donia and husband John Swisher of Cincinnati, OH, Amanda Mirkhan and Carolina Mirkhan both of Sao Paulo, Brazil and a great -granddaughter Alexis Swisher of Cincinnati, OH; sister, Rachel Toma of California and several nieces and nephews. A church service celebrating Fahima's 94 years of life will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of First Baptist Church Concord. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church Christmas for Iraqi Children Ministry, 11704 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the family of Fahima Mirkhan. |
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| Krichbaum, Viola Marie age 92 of the Tellico Village Community passed away Friday, October 10, 2003 at her home. She was preceded in death by parents; 2 brothers; and a sister. She is survived by her niece, Dorothy Phillips and husband, Herbert of Tellico Village Community, Loudon; nephews, Ken Phillips, Matthew Phillips and Michael Phillips. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Marty Singley officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Viola Krichbaum. |
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| Okvath, John Joseph III age 59 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospice. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in Vietnam and was a Senoir Vice-President for Goody's Family Clothing. John is the father of Bryan and Nicolas Okvath of Phoenix, Arizona and the brother of Kenneth Okvath of Globe Arizona. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37938. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of John Okvath III. |
| Hulin, Bernice Bailey age 83 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at the Farragut Health Care Center. She was a member of Martel United Methodist Church. Bernice was a member of the Order of Eastern Star #188. Preceded in death by her husband, Hurd Hulin; parents, Fred and Winnie Monger Bailey. She is survived by several cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Frank Woodward officiating. An Eastern Star Service will follow conducted by Eastern Star Lenoir City Chapter #188. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Friday in the Concord Masonic Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Bernice Hulin. |
| Opal Carroll Long, 81, died in a local nursing home Sunday morning, Oct 12, 2003. Mrs. Long was born on May 11, 1922 in Anniston, AL, the daughter of the late Virgie (Smith) and William Thomas Carroll. Her husband, Clyde Long preceded her in death in 1992. She grew up in Lenoir City, TN, and then lived all her married life in Calera, AL. She retired as a bookkeeper from the Calera School System, and just recently moved to NC to be near her sister. In her later years she truly loved traveling the US, and was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Mrs. Long is survived by her son, Phillip Long of Asheville; her daughter, Carroll Ann Thorn of Birmingham, AL; her sisters, Betty Burton of Asheville and Nancy Riley of Duncanville, TX; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at Morningside Baptist Church, Asheville, NC, with Dr. David Hanson officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Lenoir City, TN, under the direction of Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, TN. |
| Hall, Calvin (Red) age 69 of Loudon, passed away Thursday morning, October 16, 2003 at his home. Calvin was of the Baptist Faith. He was a veteran serving in the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, Will and Maggie Hall. He is survived by his children, Dale Hall and wife, Sue of Johnson City, Danny Hall and wife, Sharon of Kingston, Dean Hall of Florida, Donna Stitt and husband, Doug of Loudon; 5 grandchildren; sister, Scylvia Jean Collins and husband, R. A.; niece, Keneitha Collins; nephew, Klete Collins all of Loudon. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday at the Hawkins Chapel with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Johnny Walker and Jesse Russell officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pine Grove Cemetery for graveside services. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Calvin Hall. |
| Vineyard, Anthony Lee (Tony) age 43, of Columbia, S.C. formerly of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2003 in S. C. He was self-employed. Tony was preceded in death by parents, James R. and Hazel Quillen Vineyard. He is survived by brothers, Ronnie M. Vineyard of Nashville and Jim Vineyard of Chattanooga; 2 nieces and 1 nephew; many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 19th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will then proceed to Hickory Valley Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. John Russell officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Tony Vineyard. |
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O'Neal, Mary Belle Hartline,
age 86 of Lenoir City, went to be with her Lord on October 19, 2003. She
was a member and Sunday School teacher at Nelson Street Baptist Church for
many years. She retired from Charles H. Bacon Hosiery Mill. Preceded in
death by her husband, Howard O'Neal along with her parents, one sister and
several brothers. Mary is survived by her daughters, Patricia Weaver and
husband, Stephen of Dunlap, Tn., Peggy Ward of Lenoir City; five
grandchildren: Larry Ledbetter of Fort Dix, N.J., Cathy Ryon of Whitwell,
Tn., Becky Hicks of Dunlap, Tn., Tim Ward and Trisha Ward both of Lenoir
City; eleven great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Jo (Quintis)
Richmond; brothers and sisters-in-law: Cecil (Kathleen) Hartline, Bob
Hartline, Ted (Joan) Hartline all of Lenoir City; a host of other
relatives and friends including two very special friends, Mike Baskette
and Thelma Adams. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday
followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Mike Wankowski officiating. Family and friends will meet at
Click Funeral Home by 10:30 Tuesday morning and proceed to the Loudon
County Memorial Gardens for a 11 a.m. graveside service. Click Funeral
Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Mary Belle O'Neal.
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BLANCHE WILSON born March 12, 1912,
was the child of Audley Rhea ("A.R.") Wilson and Edna Lewis Moore Wilson, at
407 Dawson Place, south Knoxville died Sunday evening, October 19, 2003 at
the Little Creek Sanitarium at the age of 91. The family was well-known and
active in the old Graystone Presbyterian Church. Blanche was a charter
member and Ruling Elder at Parkway Presbyterian, Sang in choirs and was
active in Women of the Church throughout her life. In retirement, she worked
with FISH of Knox County and was a Red Cross volunteer at Parkwest
Hospital. She attended old Knoxville High School, graduated from Young High
School in 1930, attended Maryville College and Draughan's Business School,
and graduated from U of Tennessee with B.A. in Education. Blanche was
married to Gordon A. Grooms of Seaman, Ohio at Graystone Presbyterian
Church, May 24, 1935. The couple met as students at Maryville College. Upon
marriage, Blanche Grooms moved to southern Ohio. In 1943 the family moved to
Oak Ridge, Tenn, where Mr. Grooms was employed by Eastman Kodak and later
Union Carbide. For several intervening years, the family lived in Florida,
Moore Haven and then Inverness, where Mr. Grooms was a high school principal
and she was the school secretary. Blanche taught in Knox County schools –
Galbreath ‘32-'35 and later at several others including Hardin Valley, Ball
Camp, Ridgedale, Cedar Bluff and Karns and retired in 1973. The family
purchased and operated a large farm in the HardinValley-Solway community in
1954 and remained there until Blanche moved to Shannondale's Retirement and
Assisted Living facilities. In February, 2003, she moved to Little Creek
Sanitarium on Northshore Drive. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Gordon A. Grooms, siblings ,Eugene M. Wilson, Theron D. Wilson, Marshall A.
Wilson, Catherine Wilson Kennette, Willett R. Wilson, H. Clark Wilson, and
Dr. Frank E. Wilson. Survivors: sister, Mary Wilson Clark of Maryville;
children, Gaye Grooms Greer Honeycutt and husband Kenneth E. of Knoxville,
Gary A. Grooms and wife Ann McGuire Grooms of Gainesville, Fla., Dennis P.
Grooms and wife Linda East Grooms of Harriman, and Dale A. Grooms and wife
Shari Harb Grooms of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jan Greer Pipkin, Lisa Greer
Prater, Leslie Greer Knox, Greg A. Grooms, Kathryn Grooms, Barbara Grooms,
Paula E. Grooms, and Ryan Grooms, deceased; great-grandchildren Jessica
Pipkin, Patrick Wilson Pipkin, Tyler Knox, Kerrie Knox, Mark Prater, Rachel
Prater, and Harrison Rinda Grooms. A Memorial Service to honor her life
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday October 25, 2003 at Parkway Presbyterian
Church. The Rev. Charles Book , former pastor of the church, and Rev. Jody
McKewen will officiate. The family will greet friends in the Fellowship Hall
after the service. The immediate family will have a private interment at Oak
Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends who may wish are invited to contribute in
her name to the Parkway Presbyterian Church's Building Fund instead of
sending flowers. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is
serving the family of Blanche Wilson Grooms. |
| Jestice, Blair age 76 of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2003. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Blair retired from Union Carbide in Loudon. He served in the U. S. Army and Air Force. Preceded in death by brothers, Hayes and Robert Jestice. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Virginia Hamil Jestice; children, Debbie Estridge and husband, Bruce of Lenoir City, Darrell Jestice of Oak Ridge; brothers, Raymond Jestice and James Carl Jestice both of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Blair Jestice. |
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Davis, Emma Juanita - age 80
of Loudon, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday morning, October
21, 2003. She retired from Scovill Manufacturing. She was preceded in
death by children, Larry and Mickey Davis along with several brothers and
sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Goodman and husband,
Larry of Loudon; sons, D. J. Davis and wife, Martha of Lenoir City;
grandchildren: Donna Jean Wade , Billy Joe Davis, Keith Grimes and
Kristina Grimes; great grandchildren: Ricky and Rachel Johnson, Tad
Davis; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6
to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and
friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Durham Cemetery in Roane
County for graveside services Rev. A. J. Crawford. Click Funeral Home,
Lenoir City is serving the family of Emma J. Davis.
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| Packett, Joe Paul age 68 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at the Ft. Sanders Parkwest Hospital. He attended Northshore Fellowship Church of God. Joe Paul was retired from Martin Marietta, Y-12 Plant. He served in the U. S. Army and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by parents, Dovie Tennessee Packett and John William Packett; and brother, John William Packett Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Jo Justice and husband, David; wife, Vickie L. Packett and her children, Shelly and Chris; sisters, Mary L. Armstrong, Georgia B. Petty, Ella Mae Pruitt, Virginia Taylor and Jeanette Arden; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday at the Covenant Ministry Center, 1965 Martel Road, Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Rev. Stephen Smith and Rev. Gene Bicknell will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday in the Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services. Serving as honorary pallbearers: Bob Harvey, David Lee, Jimmy Harrison, Joe Williamson and Jim Robbins. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Joe Paul Packett. |
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| Whitlock, Wanda Jo of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Blake Hospital in Bradenton. She was born September 21, 1906 to Joseph and Bessie Moore Harvey. She had resided in Bradenton since 1966. Wanda was a member of West Bradenton Baptist Church since 1966 and the Order of Eastern Star for many years. She was the widow of Mack Whitlock who preceded her in death in 1980 and her son, James who passed away in 1937. She was also preceded in death by sisters: Mamie Abbott, Thelma Breazeale, Katie Webb and Ruth Harvey; brother, Ray Harvey. Survived by daughter, Evelyn Beidel of Bradenton, Fl; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 12 noon Friday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Kreg Smith. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Wanda Jo Whitlock. |
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| Shewbrooks, John Burke (Jack) age 85 of Farragut passed away early Thursday morning, October 23, 2003 at his home. Jack was born October 19, 1918 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was retired from TVA as a mechanical engineer. He was also a nautical engineer and worked in a ship yard as a certified electrician. For several years he was a yacht captain based out of Lighthouse Point, Florida. Jack was a boat racer of inboard hydro planes until he retired at the age of 64. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U S Army. Jack was preceded in death by his twin brother, William and brother, Nevin. Survivors: wife of 37 years, Edna Shewbrooks; son and daughter-in-law, John and Debi Shewbrooks of Waverly, Ohio; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and John Reynolds of Tallahasse, Florida, Ruth and Bryan Cook of Farragut; step sons and step daughters-in-law, Sandy and Karen Weeks of Vonore, Mike and Paula Weeks of Cleveland; 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; brother, Fred Shewbrooks of Wilmington, Delaware; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Catherine Nance officiating. Interment will be in the Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Shewbrooks family. |
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| Coley, Thoman J. - age 92 of the Eblen Cave Community in Roane County, passed away Saturday morning, October 25, 2003, at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Scovill Manufacturing in Lenoir City. Thoman was preceded in death by his wife, Claudia; parents, William and Ada Belle Sartin Coley; sisters: Ella, Ann, Julie and brother, William (Bill). Thoman is survived by sons: Harold, Clifford and Clarence Coley all of the Eblen Cave Community; daughter, Mary Coley Moats of Lenoir City; granddaughter, Vickie Coley Harvey and two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Sunday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Latham officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:15 a.m. Monday morning and proceed to the Bethel Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Thoman Coley. |
| French, Benjamin Jack age 69 of Knoxville passed away late Friday evening, October 24, 2003 at his home. Jack was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden. He was an MP in the Korean War stationed in Japan. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, R. R. "Doc" and Hilda French and brother, Bobby French all of Blaine, TN. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Marjorie Hill French; son, Jack Randall French of Atlanta; daughter, Margo Jacqueline French of Key West, FL; grandson, Joseph Nigel French of Atlanta; brother, Gary French of Blaine; nieces, Sheila Emory of Blaine, TN and Laura Rose of Knoxville, TN; nephew, Tim French of Blaine, TN; great niece, Cheyanne Emory of Long Beach NY; Father and Mother-In-Law Joseph H. and Meredith R. Hill of Knoxville; The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Robert Lawson officiating. Family and friends will gather 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for graveside services with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee State Veteran's Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to UT Hospice 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite 222, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Jack French. |
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| Sims, Freda Muriel - age 81 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2003 at the Baptist Health Care Center. She was a longtime member of Banner Baptist Church in Holdenville, OK. Freda was a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Preceded in death by husband, Jim Sims; parents, Walken C. and Grace Hawkins. Survived by her son, Steve Sims and wife, Dana of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Danae Ryan and husband, Jeff of Knoxville, Stacy Jones and husband, Todd of Knoxville, Brent Sims and wife, Robyn of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Braden Sims, Aminee Sims, Jenna Sims, Raleigh Sims, Gavin Jones, Tara Ryan and Autumn Ryan; sister, Sibyl Stephens of Corpus Christi, TX; niece, Janna Sue Stephens of Austin, TX; brother-in-laws, Gene Sims and wife, Jo Ann of Oklahoma City, IK and Leo Sims and wife, Alene of Ada, OK; sister-in-law, Marilyn Sims of Oklahoma City, OK. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Ryan and Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Graveside services will be held in Holdenville, OK. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Freda Sims. |
| Starke, Wayne Phillips., age 58 died October 24, 2003, with dignity and hope, a victim of ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born in Amityville, New York. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, with degrees in Chemical Engineering and Industrial Management and a MBA degree from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a Lieutenant in the US Navy 1968-1972. He is survived by Mary, wife of 33 years and son, Andy. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m Saturday, November 1 with a Memorial Service to follow at 4 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. C. Mark Gooden officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to THE CENTER FOR ALS RESEARCH, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Wayne Starke. |
Williams, Suzette
Jean Luttrell age 39 of Knoxville went
to be with Jesus on October 26, 2003 at Park West Hospital. Suzette was born
in Charleston, WVA but grew up in Knoxville. She was a member of Rocky Hill
Baptist Church. Suzette was Teacher's Assistance with Rocky Hill Elementary
School. She was a wonderful wife and mother and was always an encouragement
to others. Everyone enjoyed her laughter. She will be dearly missed. Suzette
was preceded in death by her grandfather, Garfield Woods; Nessie and Aubrey
Luttrell and uncles Roy Luttrell and Arnold Luttrell. Survivors: husband
of 20 years, Stacy Edwin Williams; son, Stacy Edwin (Eddie) Williams II;
parents, Bob and Sue Luttrell of Knoxville; grandmother, Virgie Woods of
Lenoir City; sister and brother-in-law, Traci Sue and Brian Clayton
Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Alicia Luttrell of
Knoxville; aunts, Rose Mary Calloway and Elizabeth Price both of Lenoir
City; uncles, Joe, Jim and John Luttrell all of Lenoir City; mother-in-law,
Jewel Williams of Blaine; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws, Eric and
Vicky Williams of Knoxville, Stephanie and Rick McMullen of Alliance, OH,
Jenifer and Michael Throesch of Ocean Side, CA; nieces and nephews, Sandra
Williams, Tabitha McMullen, D J McMullen, Tyler and Collin Throesch; several
other aunts, uncles and close family. The family will receive friends from
5-7 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. Phillip
Nations officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Hill Cemetery. Pall
Bearers, Eric Williams, Brian Clayton, Greg Clayton, Eric Clayton, Lother
Weibe, Rubin Israel, Chris Satterfield and Victor Satterfield. Click
Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of
Suzette Luttrell Williams. |
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| McSpadden, Felton Eugene Sr. - age 88 of Loudon, passed away Monday, October 27, 2003 at the U. T. Hospice. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Felton was retired from Union Carbide after 33 years service. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of American Legion Post #70. He was preceded in death by parents, James Ernest and Ella Battles McSpadden; first wife, Edna Johnson McSpadden; son, Felton Eugene McSpadden Jr.; sister, Edith Lipscomb and brother, Charles E. McSpadden. Survived by his wife, Grace Alexander McSpadden; grandchildren, Laurie McSpadden and Amy Fesmire of Denver, NC and Andrew McFadden of Conway, SC; two great grandchildren; stepchildren, Clara Alexander of Calhoun, TN, Bobby Alexander of Lenoir City, and Jerry Alexander of Loudon; sister, Verna Wilson of Ringgold, GA. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Click Hawkins Chapel at 102 B. Street in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Lockwood officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services with military honors being conferred by VFW Post #5150 and American Legion Posts #120 and #70. Serving as pallbearers will be: Arnold Estes, Fred Shaver, Vern Harris, Gene Giles, George Lynn and Laddie Kirkland. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jesse Russell, Curtis Manis, and W.A. Mathis. Click Hawkins Chapel , 102 B. Street in Lenoir City is serving the family of F. E. McSpadden. |
| Brewer, Minnie Lou "Doll" - age 87 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at her home. She was a member of Northside Church of God. Preceded in death by her husband, E. C. (Clint) Brewer; and daughter, Anna Lou Lowe. She is survived by her daughters, Betty Baughman, Martha Jaynes both of Lenoir City and Mary Ruth Crotts and husband, Carlton of Asheboro, N.C.; sons, Ronnie Brewer and wife, Gail, Tommy Wayne Brewer all of Lenoir City, and Jerry Brewer of Delano, TN; brother, Fate Evans; sister, Gertrude Coffman; 20 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren; special nurse, Sheila Risher. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hawkins Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Maynard Scott and Rev. Ray Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her funeral expenses. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Minnie Lou "Doll" Brewer. |
| Ford, Caleb Joshua (Butterball) age 6 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday evening, October 29, 2003 at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Caleb attended Westside Church of God. He was a student in the CDC Class at Brickey Elementary School. Caleb was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Buddy Ford. Survivors: parents, David and Jamia Key Ford of Knoxville; brothers, Skylar, Jacob and Zachary Ford; sister, Shelby Ford; grandparents, Joan Parker of Knoxville, James Key of Loudon, Pauline Washam of Knoxville; great grandparents, Mary Sims of Hall, Jim Key of Corryton, James and Mildred Freeman of Tellico Plains; great great grandfather, Charles Freeman of Etowah;several aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Friday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. with Rev. Randy Tinch officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at Marietta Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Caleb Ford Memorial Fund. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Caleb Ford. |
| Roberts, Lawrence R. - age 79 of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 at the home of his daughter. He was a member of The Christian Church of Loudon County. He was a 50 year member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union # 102 and a 50 year member of Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F&AM in Lenoir City where he was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a member of the Shriners and Kerbela Temple. A former employee of TVA. Lawrence was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy on the USS Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Jessie Ruth Roberts; parents, James and Vivian Roberts; sister, Nadine Turner. Lawrence is survived by his daughter, Sherry Richeson and her husband, Michael; grandsons, Chris and Kevin Richeson; brother, John Roberts and sister, Vivian Roberts all of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday morning in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Rev. Andrew Ballew officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. |
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