Cotton, Henry (Hank) (Chief Warrant Office Ret.) - age 94 of Loudon, TN, formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2004 in Ft. Sanders Loudon Medical Center in Loudon.  A veteran of W. W. II.  Henry retired from United States Coast Guard in May of 1963.  He ran the Alexandria, Virginia Radio Shack Repair Center after his retirement from the military.  Henry was an avid golfer and was a member of the Over The Hill Gang in Tellico Village.  Preceded in death by his wife, Edith Heimberger Cotton; brother, James Cotton and Sister Edith Cotton.  Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Lou and Jackie Cotton of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN; grandchildren: Robert Cotton and wife Marsha of Phoenix, AZ, Bryan Cotton and wife,Lynn of Monroe, CT, Terry Foehrenbach of Newtown, CT; great grandchildren, Dan and Kacy Foehrenbach, Adam and Matthew Cotton; niece, Dotty Daniels of S.C.  A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Marty Singley officiating.  A reception will follow in the Christian Life Center.  Burial will be held in the Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, October 29, at 9 a.m. with full military honors being conferred. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Hank Cotton.
Stahlman, Paul V. (Lt. Colonel Ret., United States Air Force) - of Lenoir City, passed away September 2, 2004. Paul was born June 14,1919, in Irwin, PA to Edward R. and Margaret( Davidson) Stahlman. He was a pilot for Pan American before joining the Air Force in 1946. His military service took him around the globe including serving as a pilot in the Philippines, Korea and Vietnam. He retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1969, after a 26 year career that earned him the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, along with various other medals. Following his retirement, Mr. Stahlman continued his flying career by teaching flying lessons through the Air Force Academy Aero Club. He was a Boy Scout Leader taking scouts to the Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons and canoeing in Canada and numerous other locations. Paul loved the outdoors, reading, traveling and had an interest in genealogy. In July of 1999 , he and his wife moved from Black Forest, Colorado to Tennessee. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lucille and his daughter, Carleen. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth; his four children: Col.(Dr.) Richard Stahlman (Kathryn) of Edwards AFB, CA, Edward Stahlman (Lori) of Gresham, OR, Martha Stahlman of Denver, CO, Margaret Davis (Graham) of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 7,2004, at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection with Rev. SuZanne Seavey officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Family and friends will gather at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for graveside services and interment with full military honors being conferred by the United States Air Force. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Paul Stahlman.
Davis, Frances L. - age 79 of Lenoir City formerly of Russellville, AR, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at her home.  She was retired from Kroger.  Preceded in death by husband, James G. Davis; mother, Viola Griffin and brother, Billy Griffin.  Survived by her children, Sandy Perkey and husband, Mike of Lenoir City, Brenda Sides and husband, Wayne of Oklahoma, Donna Heaton and husband, Glenn of Russellville, AR, Janet Grissom and husband, Jimmy of Crossett, AR,  Rhonda and husband, Hal of Greensboro, NC; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; special friends, Reba and Joe D Amico.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Mark Gooden officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Frances Davis.
Blackburn, Ralph H. - age 86 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2004 at Ft. Sanders Loudon Medical Center.  He was a life long member of Central United Methodist Church.  A retired franchise owner for the Hollymatic Corporation and former owner of Blackburn’s Meat Market in Lenoir City.   Ralph was a Tech-Sergeant serving in the U. S. Army during W. W. II with the 16th Armor Division in Germany and in Czechoslovakia. He was the first Commander of the V.F.W. in Lenoir City, a member of the American Legion and former member of the Lenoir City Civitan Club.  Preceded in death by parents, E. R. and Addie Lee Blackburn; brothers, Clarence and Kenneth Paul Blackburn.  Survived by his wife of 64 years, Naomi Adams Blackburn; daughter, Marietta Henderson and husband, Jeff of Lenoir City; sons, Richard Blackburn and wife, Deborah of Gallatin Gateway, Montana, Michael Blackburn and wife, Connie of Kingston, and Edwin Blackburn of Lenoir City; grandchildren, David and Ellen Blackburn; sisters, Faye Fox of Virginia, Nelle Solomon and Alice Harrison both of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. Special family friends, Debra Duncan and Pam Deyton. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services with Dr. Mark Gooden officiating.  Serving as pallbearers: Richard, Michael and Edwin Blackburn, Jeff Henderson, Clifford Moore and Sam Davis.  Honorary pallbearers: David Blackburn, Bobby Harrison, Tommy Solomon, David Dorward, Bobby Hudson and the Volunteer Sunday School Class of Central United Methodist Church.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 301 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ralph Blackburn.
Werner, Joyce L. of Farragut, TN,  passed away Wednesday morning, September 8, 2004, in the loving presence of her daughter, Deborah, sister, Judith and nieces, Helen Neri, Betty Wetmore and Judy Dana. Joyce was born in Hartford Connecticut to Carsten and Judith Skau. She grew up in Madison, Connecticut and leaves many friends and relatives in the area. Joyce is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Michael Bunner and granddaughter Ashley all of Farragut; granddaughter Amanda Rossman and husband Eric of Portland, Oregon; son Anthony Lombardi, grandson Nicholas and granddaughter Brianna of Deep River, Connecticut.  Joyce also leaves her sister, Judith Rist of Clinton, Connecticut as well as many nieces and nephews. Known as Grammy by many of us, she had a special love for her three step-granddaughters, Tracy Bixby, Kelly Bunner and Shannon Bunner. Great granddaughter, Lauren Bixby recently met Grammy Joyce and the two fell instantly in love with one another. Joyce was preceded in death by son Craig Werner, her parents, brothers Carsten and Bert and sisters Jane Taylor and Helen Ziobron.  She loved Nascar racing, Titans football, and the Houston Astros.  Joyce was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, whose sharp sense of humor was disarming. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the entire staff of Adventa Hospice, especially Joyce's nurse Blanche Tuell and patient aide Cindy Johnson. They are wonderfully compassionate professionals. Joyce was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. A private service will be held in Connecticut. To honor Joyce please make a contribution to the American Cancer Society. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Joyce Werner.
Johnson, James (Jack) - age 68 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday morning, September 12, 2004, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He served as deacon at Kingston Pike Baptist Church and was a member of Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F&AM in Lenoir City. A retired supervisor with Loudon County State Highway Department. Jack was an avid crappie fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his devoted wife of 47 years, Phyllis Belcher Johnson; children: Arlene Rodriguez and husband, Gilbert of Greenback, Jackyie Bivens and husband, Donnie of Friendsville, Connie Porter and husband, Marty of Knoxville, Jimmy Johnson and fiancee’, Kim of Lenoir City; sister, Esther Goodwin and husband, Wimpy of Houston, TX; 8 granddaughters, 5 grandsons, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 14 at Kingston Pike Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Ronny Jones and Rev. Scott Cagle officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, and proceed to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service with Masonic Rites conducted by Avery Masonic Lodge. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to: Kingston Pike Baptist Church Building Fund, 1340 Old Hwy. 95, Lenoir City, TN, 37771. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Jack Johnson.
Baker, Pete age 43 of Concord, son of Janie Baker and the late G. C. Baker, passed away Monday evening, September 13, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospice Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. In addition to his mother, Pete is survived by his partner and endless love, Beverly R. Cockrum, with whom he made his home, and their faithful dog Oscar; brother, Chuck Baker of Concord; sister, Nancy Rogers of Maryville; Claire, Cindy, Marsha and Mark all of Phoenix AZ; The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. A graveside service will  follow at the Union Cemetery with Rev. James Titcomb and Mr. Tony Miller officiating. Pall bearers, David McGinnis, Fred Sumners, Joe Mathis, Ponder Wilmouth, Rocky Souza and Glen Vanosdale. Memorials may be made to the Knox County Animal Shelter, 3125 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Baker family.
Davis, James Hardin - age 64 of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 1:20 a.m. at his home after losing his battle with lung cancer.  He retired as Vice-President of Cash Management at First Tennessee Bank after 30 + years of service.  He was recently baptized by Rev. Kenneth Carpenter of First Apostolic Church of Maryville.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing, cooking and vacationing with family at Navarre Beach.  He was preceded in death by his father, Reid F. Davis.  Survived by his wife of 41 years, Dortha Smith Davis; two daughters, Jamie Davis and Fiancee’, Joe Roberts, Amy Cook and husband, David Cook; mother, Martha Davis of MS.;  sisters, Reida Hayes and husband, Nick of N.C., Sarah Wood and husband, Richard of MS.; brother, Charles Davis and wife, Bonnie of MS.; grandchildren, Kaelyn, Kalley and Kara Cook; several nieces and nephews.  Many Thanks to family, friends, Covenant Hospice and Home Health for all their love and support.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click-Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Click-Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Carpenter officiating.  Burial will follow in the Roberson Cemetery.  Click-Hawkins Chapel, Lenoir City is serving the family of James Hardin Davis.
Fritts, Margaret L. - age 83 of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday morning, September 16, 2004 at the Ft. Sanders Loudon Medical Center.  She was a member of Beals Chapel Church.  Retired from Allied Chemical Co. in Knoxville.  Survived by son, Jimmy Fritts and fiancee’, Barbara Keltch of Sale Creek, TN; grandchildren, Jill Fritts of Madisonville and Kevin Ray Fritts of Melbourne, FL; great granddaughter, Jensen Fritts; brother, James A. Fritts of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Chapel.  Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Scott Capooth and Rev. Rick Harrell officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Margaret L. Fritts.
Ragan, Sydney Wayne - age 60 of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, September 16, 2004 in Lebanon, Missouri.  He was a member of Northshore Fellowship Church of God.  Wayne was a truck driver for Ryder Intergrated Logistics.  Preceded in death by parents, Jesse Ragan and Hilda Massey; a twin brother who died at birth; brother, Mark Massey and sister, JoAnn Holl.  Survived by his wife of 25 years, Donna Jenkins Ragan; children, David Ragan and wife, Dana of Marietta, GA, Lori Thompkins and husband, Ken, Robert Ragan and wife, Jenny all of Jonesboro, GA, Travis Ragan and wife, Cassondra of Farragut, Matthew Ragan of Murfreesboro; 7 grandchildren, Daniel, Kyle, Kaitlyn, Cory and Cameron Ragan, Stephen and Ryan Thompkins; brothers and sisters, David Ragan and wife, Becky, Faye Tarrant and husband, Ted, Jeff Massey and wife, D’Anna all of Georgia, Connie Noel and husband, Terry of Ft. Myers, Fla, Elizabeth Billot of Texas; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Northshore Fellowship Church of God, 10015 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922. Funeral Services will follow at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Stephen Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery at a later date. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of Wayne Ragan.
Szabo, Edward Thomas, succumbed to lung cancer at the young age of 63 on Friday, September 17, 2004.  His brave battle of 21 months ended at home with his family at his side.  Ed and his wife Joyce relocated from Brighton, MI to Rarity Bay, Vonore, TN in March of 2002.  Ed was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Ed was commissioned as a Lieutenant and served in the US Navy from 1963–1967.  His subsequent career in the Information Technologies industry spanned over 40 years. He is preceded in death by parents: Anna and Andrew Szabo, and survived by his wife of 35 years, Joyce, sister Carol Banaszak, brothers-in-law Griff Banaszak and Joe Lamberth, sisters-in-law Nancy Lamberth, Sandra Shellenberger, one nephew, two nieces and numerous cousins.  Friends and family will meet from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, September 19th in the Narthex of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.  A prayer service will follow at 6 p.m..  The funeral mass will be held on Monday, September 20, at 10:30 a.m. from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Father David Boettner officiating. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions in Ed’s memory can be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Church building fund, 1580 St. Thomas Way, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, is serving the family of Ed Szabo.
Walker, Hazel M. - age 85 of Lenoir City passed away Friday night, September 17, 2004 at the Parkwest Hospital. Hazel was a member of Bell Avenue Baptist Church for several years. Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Lydia Eblen Manis and husband, Rev. James C. Walker. She is survived by her sons, J. C. Walker and wife Pat, Harold Walker and wife Ernestine, Rev. Bill Walker and wife Betty all of Lenoir City; daughter, Tiewonia Roberts and husband Jim of Pleasant Shade, Tn.; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brother, Curtis Manis and wife Gladys of Lenoir City; sister, Edith Madgett and husband Carl of Mascot, Tn.; several nieces and nephews and a special friend Gail Matlock. Family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday with Funeral Services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. George Seay, Rev. Bill Walker and Jimmy Roberts officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Hazel Walker.
Godsea, Norma age 79 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away early Sunday morning, September 19, 2004 at Manorhouse Assisted Living. Norma was a member of the Church of Ascension-Episcopal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Godsea. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Margaret Godsea of Cape Coral, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Sid Law of Knoxville; grandchildren, Stephanie Godsea of Miami Beach, FL, Kevin Godsea and wife Anna of Ft. Myers, FL; great granddaughter, Laura Godsea; brother, Clarence Messinger of Louisville, KY. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with The Rev. Mervyn Dunn officiating. Graveside services will be in the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville, KY.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Church of Ascension-Episcopal, 800 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919.  Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Godsea family.
Letsinger, Edward Ray (Buddy) age 97 of West Knoxville passed away early Tuesday morning, September 21, 2004 at Loudon Health Care Center. Buddy was a long time farmer and was loved by all. He was preceded in death by his wife, Trula Letsinger; daughters, Virginia and Deborah Letsinger; parents, Amos and Mary Rucker Letsinger. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Freddie and Tammie Letsinger; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister, Alma Newcombe of Lenoir City; brother, Raymond Letsinger of West Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. 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 Farragut Chapel with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Letsinger family.
Havard, Sandra Lynn (Sandy) age 45 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Midland, Ontario, passed away suddenly Monday, September 20, 2004 at her home. Sandy was an employee of Salon Azure. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Alexandra Hayes; grandmother, Margaret Wharton who lived in Huntsville, Ontario. Survivors: son, Brad Garrett of Knoxville, TN; parents, Larry and Eilean Wood of Farragut, TN; sister, Brenda Wood of Chattanooga, TN; grandmother, Mary Wood of Midland, Ontario. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nicholls Funeral Home, Midland, Ontario with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cliff Pendlebury officiating. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Orange Grove Center, 615 Derby Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Sandy Havard family.
Pratt, Walter Douglas age 82 of Farragut, formerly of Nashville,  passed away Wednesday morning, September 22, 2004 at St. Mary's Medical Center.  Doug was a member of Laurel Church of Christ in Knoxville. He was retired from Ralston Purina as an accountant and was a partner in Pinehurst Construction. Doug was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army in the finance department.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Pratt. Survivors: daughters, Pam Lewis, LaRue Kalthoff and husband Tim; grandchildren, Matthew, Shannon, Jeffrey and Judson Kalthoff, Andrew, Craig and Blake Lewis; great grand daughter, Camilla LaRue Kalthoff all of Farragut; sister, Elizabeth Stanley of Nashville; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Ron Letsinger. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Mr. Al Behel officiating. Entombment will follow in the Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Mr. John A. Brown officiating. Memorials may be made to MS Society, National, Mid South Chapter, 9051 Executive Park Drive, Suite 600, Knoxville, TN 37923 or to the Susan B. Konen Breast Cancer Foundation, 9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 705, Knoxville, TN 37922.  Grandsons will serve as pall bearers. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Pratt family.
Munsey, David F. - age 30 of Lenoir City passed away suddenly, Wednesday, September 22, 2004.  David was a loving son and brother.  He was a graduate of Lenoir City High School.  A former employee of Little Joe’s Pizza and Scovill Manufacturing.  Preceded in death by grandparents, Stacy Munsey and John E. Munsey.  Survived by parents, Jerry and Susan Munsey; sister, Terri LeAnn Munsey all of Lenoir City; grandparents, John and Vivian Linkous of Karns; many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.  The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bob Gamble officiating.  A private interment will be held.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of David F. Munsey. 
Souder, Rudy Vallie (R.V.) age 74 of Lenoir City, formerly of Rome, GA, passed away early Thursday morning, September 23, 2004 at Baptist Hospital West. R.V. was a member of Meridan Baptist Church in Knoxville. He was a member of the Optimist Club in South Knoxville for many years. R.V. was an avid golfer and was a member of Holston Hills Country Club  for 18 years and a member of the Avalon Golf Community for six and a half years. He was an employee of Rome Hardware for several years. He established the builders hardware division for William S. Trimble in Knoxville and retired after 34 years of service as Executive Vice President.  R. V. was a veteran of the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Shea DM30 from 1947 to 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Pearl Souder; sister, Lou Emma Hicks; brothers, Kyle, Harold and Ladell Souder. Survivors: wife of 54 years, Nell Ozment Souder; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki Souder Thurman and Don of Knoxville, Karen Souder Davis and husband C. Reed of Farragut; grandchildren, Josh Thurman of Nashville, Courtney Thurman Perry and husband Trey of Portland, TN, Whitney and Brandon Davis both of Farragut; special granddogs, P.J. and Oskie; sister, Faye McLemore and husband Bill of Rome, GA; brothers, Coy Souder and wife Ella, Hudon Souder all of Rome, GA, Eugene Souder and wife Genevieve of Centre, AL; sisters-in-law, Ella Souder and Margie Souder both of Cedar Bluff, AL; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Leonard Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery in Lenoir City.  In memory of R.V. and in honor of his grandson, Brandon Davis, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Autism Society of America, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814-3067.Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Souder family.
Ashley, L. Forrest - age 85 of Lenoir City, formerly of Clendenin, West VA, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2004 at his home.  He was a member of Advent Christian Church in Clendenin.  Forrest retired from Columbia Gas after 46 years service.  He served in the U. S. Army Air Force during W. W. II.  A 32nd Degree Mason and former mayor of Clendenin.  Preceded in death by four brothers, Richard, Herbert, Oral and Garnet Ashley.  Survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Hively Ashley; children, June Bryan and husband, Tony of FL and Ann Maroney and husband, Robert of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jason Hamelin, Leigh and Lisa Maroney; brother, Leo Ashley of Elkview, West VA; several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Nahum Balser officiating. Burial will follow in the Osborne Cemetery.
Covington, Kenneth - age 75 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2004 at Maryville Health Care.  He was of the Baptist faith.  An former employee of Covington Batteries.  Preceded in death by wife, Edith Covington; brother, Clyde Covington and sister, Edith Covington.  Survived by children, Kenny Covington and wife, Terri of Asheville, N.C., Eydie Lowe of Kingston and Ray Covington of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Ambrose and Heather Covington, Lindsey Covington, Vanessa and John Lowe, Brittany Covington; great grandchild, Malaki Covington; sister, Janet Kennedy of Lenoir City and brother, Bud Covington; several nieces and nephews.  Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hopewell Cemetery in Vonore for graveside services and interment with Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Kenneth Covington.
Jeter, Minnie Lucille Cochraham departed this life Monday, September 27, 2004 at her home in Concord, Tennessee. Minnie was born in Greene County, TN on July 2, 1922 to Roderick Luthur and Ada Pearl (Isom) Cochraham. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Minnie faithfully attended Concord AME Zion Church. In addition to her parents, Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, James Haskell Jeter; sons, Johnny Dee and Tommy Joe Cochraham; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Billingsley, Ada and Bobby Ingles, Madeline and Aaron Tucker, Annette and Henry Burnside, Ernestine Cochraham and Buford Cunningham. Survivors: children and spouses, Charles (Bill) and Cynthia Cochraham of Maryland, Jacqulyn (Ena), Joann, Carolyn, Linda Pearl, Haskell and Tammy, and Stephen Jeter all of Concord, Robert and Kim Carroll of Harriman; grandchildren, Nicole and Leslie Cochraham, James Howard, James Marcus, Joshua, Chrishawna, Rachel Lucille and Joseph Jeter, Dalton Carroll; great grandchildren; Andrew, Shannen, Tierra and Skylar Cochraham; sisters and brothers-in-law, Clara Cunningham of Ohio, Agnes and Arthur Martin of Virginia, William Hugh Billingsley of Ohio; aunt, Annie Horton of Rogersville, TN; special family members, Sharon Cochraham, Limon and Pauline Bacon, Helen Trent, Ella Mae Langston, Cathy and Clark Gibson, Betty and Louis Byrd, the Dawkins sisters; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday, at the Concord AME Zion Church with Rev. Dr. John D. Howell officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memorial Cemetery. Pall bearers: Nephews. Flower bearers: Womens Home and Overseas Missionary Society. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Minnie L. Jeter.
Malone, Marie Bass (nee Jones) - age 93 of Lenoir City died peacefully at Northhaven Healthcare Center in Knoxville, Monday, September 27, 2004.  Marie was a lifelong resident of Lenoir City.  Preceded in death by beloved husbands, Roy W. Malone and A. Paul Bass; infant daughter, Ruth Malone; father, Jimmy Jones; mother, Isabell Tate Jones Rogers; sister, Jean Thornburg; brothers, R. B. and Roy Jones; nephew, Dewey Jones.  Marie was a faithful Christian who attended Paw Paw Plains Baptist Church.  Survived by special caregiver, sister, Helen J. Tipton, sisters, Carrie J. Shelton and Edna J. Rogers; aunt, Odie Tate; sister-in-law, Rosetta Jones; brother-in-law, Paul Shelton; nieces and nephews, Don, Hershel, Joyce, Barbara, Kenneth, Betty, Patricia, David, Jerri, Lynn, Gracie, Dorothy and Aileen; 29 great nieces and nephews; 31 great great nieces and nephews; several cousins and friends.  A special thanks to Northhaven Healthcare Center for their kind and compassionate care.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2004, at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. C. Mark Gooden officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Nephews and great nephews will serve as pallbearers.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Marie Malone. 
Halliburton, James Allen (Jim) age 72 of Knoxville departed this life Tuesday morning, September 28, 2004 to be with his Heavenly Father. Jim was born on September 3, 1932 to the late James Earl and Marie Halliburton. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Jim was retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority, a former TN State Trooper and was President of Heart Support of America. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the Navy. He enjoyed gospel music and had a beautiful tenor voice. Survivors include his precious and devoted wife of 49 years whom he adored, Dale Halliburton; daughter, Pajet B. Kirk; grandchildren, Britney D. Barnes, J. Talan Kirk, D. Colin Kirk; brothers, Charles Halliburton of Tarrytown, NY, Hal Halliburton and wife Connie of Knoxville; sisters, Iris Browning of Erin, Sue Wilbanks of Gallatin; granddog, "Charlie"; special friends, Doug Atkins of Knoxville and John A. DuPree of Lenoir City; several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Bishop Dennis Taylor and Stake President Richard Riggs officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynnhurst Cemetery with military honors conferred by the United States Navy. Pall bearers, Jimmy and David Fish, Jason Halliburton, J. Talan Kirk, D. Colin Kirk and Frank Holland. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heart Support of America, 6344 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Halliburton family.
Scarlett, Taylor Nicole - infant child of David and Dawn Raby Scarlett of Lenoir City passed away Monday, September 27, 2004.  She is survived by parents; grandparents, Eddie Raby of Philadelphia, Wilma Raby of Loudon, George and Sherry Scarlett of Lenoir City; uncles and aunts, George and Angie Scarlett, Joy Raby, Amy Scarlett, Michelle and Tom Huffman, Jeannine and Scott Hinkle and Robert Crawford; several cousins.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Ronny Jones officiating.  Family and friends will meet at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. Thursday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 11 a.m. graveside services.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Saving Little Hearts, 5629 Barineau Lane, Knoxville, TN 37920    Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Taylor Nicole Scarlett. 
Mendoza, Ernesto Murillo - age 54 of Woodward, OK, formerly of Roane County, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2004 at the Woodward Regional Medical Center in Woodward Oklahoma. He served in the USMC for 8 years serving in Vietnam were he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abelino E. and Soledad Murillo Mendoza; brother, Ruben M. Mendoza and a grandson, Matthew Gamez. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Edna M. Mendoza; 8 children, Ernesto Mendoza, Jr. and wife Tammy, Soledad (Sadie) Mendoza, Lorraine Mendoza and husband Ricky all of Calif, Melissa Mendoza and husband Miquel of OK, Angela Mendoza of TN, Connie Mendoza and boyfriend Greg Rose of OK, Avelino Mendoza of OK and Brittany Mendoza of OK; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Sara Leyva and husband Tomas of Calif and Mary Murillo of Texas; brothers, Alfonso Mendoza and wife Margie, Jesse Mendoza, David Mendoza and wife Huong all of Calif, Raul Mendoza and wife Denise; several nieces and nephews; very special friend Jeff Ciancio; father-in-law, Paul Brown; sister-in-laws, Vickie Morton and Irene Mendoza; brother-in-laws, Teddy Brown and wife DeeAnn, William P. Brown, Jr., Curtis Brown, Michael Brown and Rickie Brown. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Packett officiating. Interment will follow in the Poplar Springs Cemetery with full military honors. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ernesto Mendoza.
Russell, Clara Cannon age 77 of the Karns Community, Knoxville passed away Thursday morning, September 30, 2004 at her home on Emory Road. Clara was a former member of the Solway Church of God. She loved to fish and play poker with her friends. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Russell; son, David Russell; parents, Ed and Augusta Newcombe Cannon; sisters, Rosella Cannon and Frances Russell Raby; brother, Frank Cannon; half brothers, Bill Dunaway, George Barger. Survivors: daughter, Pam Ragan of Knoxville; grandchildren, Dianna Worsham and husband Kelly, Patrick Ragan and wife Rene, Bridget Russell and Nicholas Russell; great grandchildren, Cody and Allen Worsham and Athena Ragan; sister, Carrie Riddle and husband, Howard of MS; several nieces and nephews; special poker players, Harold and Sandy Russell, Dot Bernander and Peggy Reynolds. Deceased players, Howard Russell, David Russell, Bobby Boles and Johnny Wilson. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating. The family will gather at 11 a.m. Monday at Solway Church of God Cemetery for a graveside prayer. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Russell family.
Palmer, Gregory K. age 17of Farragut went home to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon, September 29, 2004 as a result of an automobile accident. Greg was an organ donor. He was a Senior at Farragut High School. He was a member of First Baptist Church Sevierville and also attended Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Greg was an employee of Westgate Resort in Gatlinburg. He loved cars, fishing and country music. Greg was full of life, always a happy person with a smile on his face. He loved spending time with his friends and family. Greg was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Carl and Sarah Major.  Survivors: mother and step father, Lori and Randy Stevens of Farragut; father and step mother, Greg and Jeanette Palmer of Knoxville; step brothers, Joshua and Jayson; step sisters, Kristen and Shareen; grandparents, Betty Marshall of Clinton, Jack and Nancy Palmer of Seymour; great grandparents, Hobart and Aileen Palmer of Knoxville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Sunday followed by a Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. at the Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Leonard Turner, Rev. Nick Coker and Randy Davis officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Monday at Roseberry Cemetery for graveside services. Honorary pall bearers: Jayson Ayers, Joshua Stevens, Jordan Cullison, Tim Williams, Jeff Williams, Dexter Palmer and members of the FHS Senior Class. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church Youth Mission Program, 400 Everett RD, Knoxville, TN 37922 or to First Baptist Church Sevierville Youth Program, 317 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Greg Palmer.
Herdman, Stephen Whitney (Steve) age 60 of the Hardin Valley Community, Knoxville, formerly of the New England area passed away early Wednesday morning, September 29, 2004 at Park West Hospital. Steve attended Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was an employee of Kennametal Carbide Corporation in Karns. Steve was a veteran of the U S Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion. Steve enjoyed his farm and his animals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Elizabeth Smith Herdman; sister, Deborah. Survivors: wife of 38 years. Patricia Jean ( P.J.) Herdman; sisters, Catherine Headley and husband Michael of New Jersey, Marsha Graham and husband Robert of Massachusetts; brother, Richard Herdman of Massachusetts; uncle, Allan Herdman of Florida; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews;devoted pets, Shadow, Elvis, Lady Vol, C. C., Towanda, Cloe, Momma Kitty and Salem. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Randall Mayfield and Rev. Don Hubbard officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice, 3001 Lake Brook Blvd., Suite 101,  Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Herdman family.
Dyer, Alma Ruth Shaver - age 84 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Brakebill Nursing Home in Knoxville.  She was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church.  Retired from Miller’s Dept. Store.  Alma worked at Parkwest Medical Center as a volunteer.  Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary McKinney Shaver; sisters, Pauline Barger and Helen Littleton; brother, Alvin Shaver.  She leaves behind a daughter, Judy Coleman; granddaughter, Kelley Miller and husband, Sid; great grandchildren,  Danielle, Sean and Cody Miller all of Knoxville; brother, Calvin Shaver of Lenoir City; nephews, Carson Barger, Van Shaver and Mitch Littleton; nieces, Ouida Click and Janie Shaver.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will follow at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Leland Lyons of Park Lane Baptist Church officiating.  Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday in the New Providence Cemetery for graveside services.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Alma S. Dyer.
Bills, Lois - age 82 of Lenoir City passed away Thursday, September 30, 2004, at Farragut Health Care Center.  She was preceded in death by husband, Floyd Bills.  Survived by children, Dennis Bills and wife, Robin of Lenoir City, Toni Bolter and husband, Don of N.C., Michelle Stacey and husband, Tom of N.C., Melinda Hicks and husband, Raymond of Lenoir City, Tammy Hunley and husband, John of N.C.; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren;  brothers, sisters, several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.  Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery.  Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Lois Bills. 

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