Archive Obituaries - September 2005

Mills, Michael David - age 32 of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 1, 2005. Mike was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and a 1990 graduate of Lenoir City High School. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth & J.M. Stafford, Jr. and Lissie Mills. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Gail Watts Mills; son, Nathan Goforth; parents, David D. Mills and Mary E. Mills; father-in-law and mother-in-law, J.C. and Darlene Craig; brothers-in-law, Derek Craig, Brent Watts and wife, Susie; adopted sister, Elizabeth Reynolds; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Saturday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Capooth officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Pallbearers will be: Brent Watts, Derek Craig, Jamie Johnston, Jake Townsend, Jason Walden and Chris Click. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Mike Mills.

Hodges, James E. Sr. - age 57 of Lenoir City, formerly of Indiana passed away suddenly Thursday, September 1, 2005. He was a former employee of Allied Chemical. Preceded in death by mother, Irene Puckett of Indiana. Survived by wife, Patricia Lee Hodges; children, Kevin and Jesse Hodges of Indiana, James Hodges Jr. of Loudon, Sabrina Hodges Pratt and husband, John of Loudon, Greg Perkins and wife Beverly of Lenoir City and Kristin Hodges of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Kayla Pratt, Megan and Phillip Perkins; father, Carl Puckett of Indiana; brother, Luke Hodges and wife, Kim of Indiana; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins including special nephew, Jeremy Curtis in the Middle East and special niece, Jaclyn AuBuchon of Virginia; father-in-law and mother-in-law, W. D. and Faye Burnette; brothers-in-law, Randy Lee of Lenoir City and Gene Burnette of Loudon; sister-in-law, Teresa Curtis of Lenoir City and loving dog, Chico. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating. Interment will be private. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of James E. Hodges Sr.

McMurtery, Donald Lee - age 59 of Philadelphia, passed away Monday September 5, 2005 at the Erlanger Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. He was of the Baptist Faith and was an employee of the Intelligrade Conveyor Systems. Donald loved to fish, and was a good husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ellis and Evelyn Harvey McMurtery. He is survived by his wife, Judy McMurtery; son, Donald Lee McMurtery II and his wife Patrice of Lebanon; step-daughter, Debroah Baker of Loudon; step-son, Mickey Wayne Patterson of Philadelphia; 2 grandchildren, Justin and Joshua McMurtery; 4 step-grandchildren, Justin, Christopher, Cameron and Konar Baker; brothers, Robert McMurtery of Rogersville and Henry McMurtery of Arkansas; sisters, Wanda Louise Protnyack, Sylvia Yvonne Bowers and Cynthia Jean McMurtery all of Westland, MI, and Leatha Rolen of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Taylor Adams officiating. Interment will follow in the Corinth Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of Donald McMurtery.

Duff, Geneva Wyrick age 87 of Lenoir City passed away early Tuesday morning, September 6, 2005. Geneva was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Duff; son, Tommy Duff. Survivors: grandson, Tim Duff; daughter-in-law, Mary Duff both of Knoxville; sister, Iva Swan of Dandridge; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Friday at Lake View Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Click Funeral Home is serving the Duff family.

Curtis, William M. age 78 of Knoxville passed away early Thursday morning, September 8, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. A 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. A graduate of the University of Tennessee and taught real estate for 15 years. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U S Army. Retired member of American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, M. A. I., Senior Member of Society of Real Estate Appraisers. Member of the American Society of Appraisers. He was preceded in death by his father, Howell Cobb Curtis; mother, Hazel Kennedy Curtis Parker; grandmother, Lula Rule Kennedy; grandfather, Alexander Kennedy; brothers, Howell Curtis and Alex Curtis; sister, Margaret Curtis Layne. Survivors: wife, Mary D. Curtis, a loving and devoted wife of 49 years; nephews, William H. Curtis, Gordon C. Curtis, and Steve Curtis all of Knoxville, Chris Curtis of Florida; sister-in-law, Alma Curtis of Sevierville. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Dr. Arnold Lovell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 2829 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 or to Tennessee Wesleyan College/Ft. Sanders School of Nursing, 9821 Cogdill Road, Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37932. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Curtis family.

Barnette, Beatrice - of Lenoir City, formerly of Rockhouse, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 9, 2005. She was a member of Brenton Baptist Church, Brenton, W. VA. Bea formerly operated Bea’s Restaurant in Rockhouse, W. Va. Preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Barnette, Sr.; sons, Floyd Barnette and Gordon Barnette. Survived by her daughter, Angie Moore and husband, Ed; granddaughters, Shannon Barnette and Madison Moore all of Lenoir City, TN; grandson, David Moore of Sevierville, TN and adopted granddaughter, Teresa Day of Knoxville, TN. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Family and friends will gather at 3 p.m. Monday in Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny, West Virginia for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, TN is serving the family of Beatrice Barnette.

Bonacci, Nicholas A. (Nick) age 52 of Farragut passed away suddenly early Friday morning, September 9, 2005 at his home. Nick was an employee of SAIC and had been contracted to Alstom Power in Knoxville. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Nick was preceded in death by his wife, Deirdre Ann Bonacci; brother, Robert Bonacci. Survivors: daughters, Nicole Bonacci and Monica Bonacci both of Farragut; parents, Nick and Dorothy Bonacci of Florida; several other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m on Tuesday September the 13 in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Catherine Nance officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909.Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Bonacci family.

Shaw, Vida Ouida - age 82 of Lenoir City, passed away Friday September 9, 2005 at the Loudon Healthcare. She was of the Baptist Faith. Vida is survived by special friends, Lisa Dishner and Fay Bailey of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to Adventa Hospice. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Vida Shaw.

Fields, Lewis (Eddie) Jr. - age 56 of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Friday, September 9, 2005 at his home. Survived by daughter, Heather Fields of Daytona Beach, FL; mother, Lorene Harris of Lenoir City; brothers, Nick and Tony Fields of Lenoir City; aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Gene Cottingham of Ill., aunt, Lois DeVault of Lenoir City; several cousins and special friends. The family will receive from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Sunday with Dr. Charles R. Jenkins officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Monday at Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Eddie Fields.

Johnston, Mary Elizabeth Nichols - age 85 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday evening, September 10, 2005. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was retired from Viskase in Loudon. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Hasson Johnston; parents, J.F. and Lillie Hanley Nichols; brothers: Hubert, Horace, Ralph, Jim and Boyd Nichols; sister, Nora Everette. She is survived by her sisters: Maude Rowe of Loudon, Ruth Robinson and husband, Glenn of Lenoir City, Ruby Wiggins and husband, Ivan of Fairfield Glade; step-son, Bill Johnston and wife, Kathy of Florida; step- grandson and step- granddaughter, Lee and Kristy of Florida; a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Baker and Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Mary Elizabeth Nichols Johnston.

Eilertsen, Peter Kenneth (Ken) age 67 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, formerly of Ocala, FL and Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2005 after a short illness. Ken was a Flight Captain in the U S Air Force serving in the Vietnam War and was retired as pilot from TWA with 23 2 years of service. He was Treasurer of the Breathe Clean Air Action Team (BCAAT). Survivors: wife, Nellie R. Eilertsen; sister, Kirsten E. Liebhaber of McLean, VA; nephew, Richard L. Liebhaber of Alexandria, VA; 3 step-sons, William, Robert and Thomas Findlay; seven step-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jim Kirk officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the Volunteer State Veteran Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to BCAAT, 298 Village Square #129, Loudon, TN 37774. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Eilertsen family.

Todd, Mary A. - age 75 of Sweetwater passed away Sunday, September 11, 2005 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. A veteran serving in the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, Steve and Mae Cabe; daughter, Alice Faye DeBro; brothers, J. D. Cabe and Junior Cabe. Survived by her husband of 46 years, John Todd; children, Gail Braswell and husband, Al and Tommie Lynn Braxton; 9 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister, Peggy (Linda) Murrell of Spring Hill, FL; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Steve Kelley officiating. A private interment will be held. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mary A. Todd.

Jacobs, Willie Nadine - age 66 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at Park West Hospital. She was a Seventh Day Adventist. A loving wife ,mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Irene Amos; twin brother and sister, Paul Amos Jr. and Audrey Sue Amos; twin great grandsons, David and Danny Gillis. Survived by husband, Raymond Jacobs; sons, Willis Jacobs and wife, Sandra, Michael Jacobs and wife, Peggy, David Jacobs and Lisa, Boyd Jacobs and wife, Jennifer all of Loudon, Rick Jacobs and wife, Sylvia of Dayton, TN; 14 grandchildren, she raised four grandchildren, Tonya, Shannon, Melody and Richard; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Barbara West; brothers, Jack Amos and Ronnie Amos; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Darvin Oats, Rev. Michael Paul Jacobs Jr. and Rev. Scott Holt officiating. Serving as pallbearers: grandsons, Rev. Michael P. Jacobs Jr., John R. Jacobs, Christopher R. Jacobs, Raymond L. Jacobs, Matthew A. Jacobs, Richard A. Jacobs. Burial will follow in the New Macedonia Cemetery. Hawkins Chapel, Lenoir City is serving the family of Willie Nadine Jacobs.

Ferrell, James Stephen - age 52 of Loudon, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 13, 2005. He was a graduate of Lenoir City High School Class of 1970. A former employee of Knox Area Rescue Mission. Jimmy was an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by father, George Ferrell. Survived by son, Shane Ferrell; mother, Honey Ferrell of Lenoir City; sister, Nancy Lee and husband, Joe; nieces, Erin McNish and husband, Buzz, Noel Lee all of Lenoir City; cousins, Pam Stanner and husband, Barry, Paula Morton and husband, Mike all of Oak Ridge. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Red Cross, Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of James Stephen Ferrell.

Harvey, Rosa Mae - age 87 of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday September 13, 2005 at Hillcrest West Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from Elm Hill Meats. Rosa was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Lennox Harvey; sisters, Della E. Harvey and Pauline Helton; brothers, Troy and Joe Harvey. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ruth Purkey and husband, Dewey of Loudon; nephews, Gary Harvey of Knoxville, Wayne Harvey of Lenoir City, Johnny Helton of Sweetwater and David Purkey of Athens; niece, Ann Billings of Niota; several great nieces and great nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phillip Murphy and Rev. Eddie Chasteen officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Johnny Helton, Wayne Harvey, Gary Harvey, David Purkey, Aaron Billings and Marty Harvey. Her other nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Rosa Mae Harvey.

Branstetter, Roger age 55 of Farragut went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Park West Hospital after a short illness. Roger was of the Baptist faith. He was an employee of Mag USA in Clinton. He was an avid car enthusiast, enjoyed wood working and took pride in all his endeavors. He was a veteran of the U S Army serving in Korea and Germany during the Vietnam War. Roger was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pearlie and Josie Branstetter, Sam and Sarah McCartt; a infant sister and 3 infant brothers; special friend, David Leath; father-in-law, James P. McFalls. Survivors: wife of 33 years, Ann Branstetter; parents, James and Pearl Branstetter of Knoxville; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Billy Bryant of Knoxville; nephews, Eric Reeves of Knoxville and Richard Bryant of Indiana; mother-in-law, Dorothy McFalls of Farragut; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Carolyn McFalls of Dandridge; niece, Missy Martin and husband Joe of Farragut; special great nieces, Olivia and Anna Martin. Roger was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. The family will receive friends 12 to 1:45 p.m. Saturday followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Mark Carr and Rev. Charles Whitson officiating. Interment will follow in the Edgewood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Branstetter family.

Lubitz, Herbert L. - age 77 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN. passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Tellico Village Community Church. A veteran of the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, Ludwig and Emily Lubitz. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Lubitz; daughters, Karen Catullo and husband, Pat of Olympia Fields, Il., Cheryl Wolf and husband, Mike of Bourbonnais, Il., grandchildren, Jodi and Jeremy Wohldmann of St. Louis, MO, Amanda and Joed Foster of Denver, Nicole and Scott Roy of St. Louis, MO and Carl Wolf of Queen Creek, AZ; great granddaughter, Samantha Wohldmann of St. Louis, MO. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday September 17th at the Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Marty Singley officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Christian Life Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, Post Office Box 22, Knoxville, TN, 37901. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Herbert Lubitz.

Roberson, Vera Harvey - age 86 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2005. She was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Siddie Harvey; husband, Albert Roberson; son, Roger Kyle Sherwood; brother, Charles Harvey; sisters, Ruth Smith and Nixola Fine Keener. Survivors includes her nephews and nieces: Rick and Patsy Harvey, Dennis Harvey, Dale and Valerie Harvey, Doug and Rhonda Harvey, Larry Fine all of Lenoir City, June and Ernie Zealy of Birmingham, AL, Linda Kloanch of Phoenix, AZ; special friends, Ramona Chapman, Kate Tipton and Nell. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be: Rick, Dennis, Dale, Doug and Matthew Harvey, Cody Chapman. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Vera Roberson.

Thomas, Michael Lynn - age 41 of Lenoir City passed away Saturday September 17, 2005 in North Carolina. He was a member of Carpenters Local Union #50. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bette Thomas and grandfather, Samuel Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Deloris Akins Thomas; daughter, Heather DeAnne Thomas of Lenoir City; father, Clyde Thomas of Powell; sister, Lesa Ann Thomas and Ron Richards of Kingston; grandmother, Carrie Thomas of Oak Ridge; life long friend, Darren Galyon of Lenoir City; mother-in-law, Lillie Akins of Lenoir City; and several special friends. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p. m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Patterson officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and proceed to the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 11 a.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Ron Richards, Eddie Phillips, Steve Lewis, Charles Babb, Calvin Gallaher, Louis Hall, Steve Thomas and Darren Galyon. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mike Thomas.

Wood, Louise Katherine - age 85 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday morning, September 21, 2005. Louise attended Bell Avenue Baptist Church in Lenoir City. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, John L. Wood; parents, William A. Melton and Edith M Colston; sisters, Geneva Reed and Lucille Melton; brothers, A. J. Melton and Herbert Melton. Survived by daughters, Anita L. Craig and Janice L. Jenkins and husband, Ken all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Jess E. Craig Jr. of Lenoir City, Samantha Graves and husband, Buddy of Lenoir City, Brian A. Jenkins and wife, Stephanie of Loudon and Jason A. Jenkins of Karns; grandchildren, Will Jenkins, Tyler Jenkins, Emma Jenkins, Matthew Craig and Ashley Craig; brother, Morris Colston; several nieces and nephews. Friends my call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Friday in Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. George Seay officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Louise Katherine Wood.

Haden, Cerine Lee Thornton age 51 of Farragut passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep Thursday morning, September 22, 2005 at her home. Cerine was born in Sacramento, CA and was reared in Akron OH. She was a respected member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church and was in training to be a Stephen Minister. She was a graduate of Barroness Erlanger School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse with Knox County Schools. She was a member of Chattanooga Lafayette Emmaus Community and an avid student of the mandolin and guitar. Cerine was a faithful wife and a loving mother. Her love of people made her a gifted care-giver and friend to so many. She was preceded in death by her identical twin sister, Verine Nutter and grandfather, Lawrence Thornton, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Ken Haden; daughters, Rachel Enika Haden and Stacey Ann Haden all of Farragut; father, Lawrence Thornton Jr.; mother, Irene Thornton; sisters, Mary Ann Tomasik all of Akron, OH and Brenda Hafley of Chattanooga; brothers, Richard Thornton, Lawrence Thornton III and wife Mary; grandmother, Opal Thornton; brother-in-law, Rod Nutter all of Akron, OH; sister-in-law, Judy Browner of Columbus, OH; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday followed funeral services 4 p.m. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Knoxville with Dr. Steve Sallee and Rev. Stephen DeFur officiating. Her Family will gather Monday at Union Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P O Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Haden family.

Haynes, Mary Matilda, age 85 of Farragut, formerly of Lisle, IL, went to be with the Lord Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2005. Mary had attended Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church with her daughter Candace Evans. She was a wonderful wife, loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mary enjoyed sewing, painting, sketching and caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Lawrence Glenn Haynes. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline and Mike Hersam of Yorkville, IL, Patrice and Thomas Goedjen of Muscle Shoals, AL and Candace and Tod Evans of Farragut, TN; son, Lawrence Haynes of Jackson, MI; grandchildren, Dustin, Nicole and Amber Hersam, Tara, Brent and Steven Goedjen, Jake and Danielle Evans, Kimberly Filmore and husband Joel, Corey Haynes and wife Tracy, Marcie and husband Matthew Marvin, Brian Haynes; 5 great grandchildren, Ethan, Karlee and R.J. Filmore, Maddison and Morgan Haynes. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. with Rev. James Dallery officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Haynes family.

Horton, Ella Kay - age 85 of Loudon, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2005, at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Loudon. Kay was a loving mother, grandmother and great - grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Horton; brothers, Ray and R.G. Henderson; sisters, Mae Hill and Myrtle Caton. Kay is survived by her daughters, Melanie Amburn and husband, Dale of Farragut, Marianne Nichols and husband, Mike of Knoxville, Sharon Pace and husband, Bill of Nashville; seven grandchildren: Juli Pace of Birmingham, Andy Pace and wife, Claire of Nashville, Megan Amburn, Meredith Amburn and Harrison Amburn, Melinda Lentz and husband, Steve, Melissa Miller all of Knoxville; six great- grandchildren: Matthew and Daniel Pace, Jonah and Anna Miller, Tori and Kaitlyn Lentz; brother, Walter Lee Henderson and wife, Allene of Loudon; sister-in-law, Frances Horton of Dandridge; brother-in-law, Bluford Horton of Alma, NE; numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September, 25 and proceed to the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for a 4 p.m. graveside service. Rev. Sean White will officiate. The family would like to thank NHC Farragut Assisted Living for the wonderful care and to St. Mary’s Residential Hospice for the compassionate, dignified care during Kay’s last days. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Kay Horton.

Skidmore, James H. (Jim)- age 90 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2005, at the Fort Loudoun Medical Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City and the IBEW, AFL-CIO Local Union #760 in Knoxville. Jim was retired from the Lenoir City Utility Board after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Skidmore; son, Sammy (Jabber) Skidmore; parents, Charlie and Addie Skidmore along with several brothers and sisters; granddaughter, Cecila Jane Click Tilley. Survived by his children, James W. (Hank) Skidmore and wife, Betty of Orlando, FL, Margaret Click and husband, Jimmy of Maryville, Janie Huskey and husband, James of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Jamie Feher of Orlando, FL, Jimmy Skidmore of Lenoir City, Zandra B. Coppenger of Maryville, Stephanie K. Stripling of Maryville, Kim Nunnley of Elizabethton and Renee Brentlinger of Temecula, CA; several great grandchildren; sister Ruth Viars of Loudon; sister-in-law, Ellen Skidmore of Loudon. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Burial will follow in Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jim Skidmore.

Walters, Annette Baker - of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2005, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from Lakeshore Hospital after 27 years of service. Most of all, Annette was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Edith Baker; sisters, Jeanette Ensor and Phyllis Rose Breeden. Annette is survived by her husband, Ron Walters; children: Wanda Harris, David Turner and wife, Belinda, Tim Turner and wife, Diane, Tommy Turner and wife, Rhonda, Tami Wilson and husband, Glenn (Elmo), Clifford Turner; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Dorothy Bailey along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Charles Jenkins will officiate. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 Tuesday morning and proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund or Gideon’s International. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Annette Walters.

Pickel, Peggy A. Loposser- age 62, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday September 26, 2005, at the Loudon Healthcare Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was a member of New Midway Baptist Church of Kingston where she kept the nursery for many years. She retired from Yale Security after 38 years of service and was a graduate of Roane County High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Paul Pickel; mother and father-in-law, Erma and Walter Pickel. Peggy is survived by her son, Donnie Pickel and his wife, Kathy of Knoxville; daughter, Nancy Wells and her husband, Jamie of Lenoir City; grandsons: Josh and Jeff Wells and Damon Pickel; parents, Andy and Mable Loposser of Kingston; brothers, Ben Loposser and wife, Sharon of Kingston and Jim Loposser and wife, Charlotte of Lenoir City, several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Thursday in the New Midway Cemetery for Graveside Services and Interment with Rev. Wayne Provence and Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews: Scott and Brian Pickel, Pat Myers, Mark and Max Norman, Darren, Wade and T.J. Loposser, Wayne and Billy Shubert. In lieu of flowers Peggy wanted donations to be made to New Midway Baptist Church Building Fund, Kingston, Tn. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Peggy Pickel.

Munsey, Jack Harley MSG. U. S. Army ret. - age 75 of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2005. Jack served in the United States Army honorably for 25 years, with the 4th Armored Div. and the 8th Infantry Div. in Korean, Japan, Vietnam and Germany, receiving 2 Bronze Stars, one with a “V” for valor and the Army Commendation medal. He enjoyed for many years teaching his beloved Tanks and Engines to younger soldiers at the NCO Academy in Germany and then later at the Armored Div. School in Fort Knox, KY. MSG. Munsey made a difference where ever he went. Good Bye “Super Sarge” and “Super Dad”. And from his “Sweetie”, “I Love You”. Preceded in death by his father, John Elbert Munsey; mother, Stacy Munsey; sisters, Helen Walker Munsey, Betty Munsey; nephew, David Munsey and niece, Desiree Munsey. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Ingeborg; sons, Charles and wife, Gina, Roy and wife, Donita, Mark, Kevin, Kelly and wife, Sharon; grandchildren, Timothy, Jessica, Matthew, Jason, Heather, Steven, Charles Jr. and Samantha; brothers, Harry and wife, Diana, Jerry and wife, Susan; sisters, Virginia Williford and husband, James, Ann Tilley and husband, Gerald; brother, John Elbert Jr.; brother-in-law, Karl Rathgeb and wife, Hermine; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2005, at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will then proceed to Lakeview Memorial Gardens for a 10 a.m. graveside service with Rev. Adam Risher officiating. Full military honors conferred by the United States Army and by VFW Post 5150 American Legion Posts, 120,70 & 256. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Jack Munsey.

Craig, Jay C. Jr. - age 42 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at Park West Hospital. He was preceded in death by father, Jay C. Craig Sr. and brother-in-law, David Kerr. Survived by his wife, Karen Bateman Craig; daughter, Casey Craig; mother, Mary Maxine Craig all of Lenoir City; brothers, Eddie Craig and wife, Betty of Lenoir City, Wayne Craig and wife, Teresa of Rockwood, Jay Cecil Craig and wife Darlene of Lenoir City, Jerry Craig and wife, Lena of Lenoir City; sister, Vontella Kerr of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews; devoted friends, Gary Dotson, Jeff Price, Gene Cagle and Jamey Summers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jay C. Craig.

Billingsley, Elizabeth Florence born November 21, 1915, departed this life Wednesday afternoon September 28, 2005 at Brakebill Nursing Home. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel M. Billingsley; parents, James and Jennie Blair; brothers, John R., George, Fred and Edgar Blair; sisters, Ruth Winton and Virginia Prigmore. Survivors: son, Samuel M. Billingsley Jr. of Concord; daughter-in-law, Mary R. Billingsley of Concord; grandchildren, Elizabeth Smith and husband William, Angela Booker and husband Percell Jr. all of Knoxville, Samuel Martin Billingsley III of Morrow, GA, Sandra Kay and Tammy Renee Billingsley both of Knoxville; 12 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; brother, James Mitchell Blair of CA; sister, Mary Frances Tyler of NY; she loved her nieces and nephews to include several cousins and sisters-in-law. The family wishes to thank the staff and everyone that worked on the yellow wing of Brakebill Nursing Home. The family will assemble at 1801 Timberwood Drive at 12 noon on Sunday. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Martel Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Billingsley family.

Smart, Freddy K. - age 52 of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, September 30, 2005. Freddy was a member of First Baptist Church in Knoxville. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Smart; stepson, Robert Smith ; stepdaughters, Sabrina, T. K., Tiffany and Shelby Smith all of Lenoir City; step-grandson, Damien Smith of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Andy Disney officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Freddy K. Smart.

Peterson, James Christian (Jimmy), age 38 of Knoxville, born February 15, 1967 went to be with Jesus on September 29, 2005. Jimmy was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. He was an employee of UPS. He was a hero to all and a friend to everyone. Jimmy was active in the community and Cedar Bluff Schools and Karns High School. Jimmy was an avid bicyclist, photographer, and loved helping others with their car detailing. He was preceded in death by his father, George C. Peterson. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 16 years, Tammy Peterson; daughters, Amanda and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Peterson; mother, Joan Peterson; brothers, Jonathan and wife Lori, all of Knoxville; David Peterson and wife Susan of OH; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Farragut Church of Christ, behind Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. with Rev. Charlie Lynch, Rev. Joe Milsaps and Rev. Stevie Mitchell officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel and proceed to Edgewood Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Pall Bearers are Jonathan Peterson, David Peterson, David Amburn, David Ault, Randy Vandergriff, Rich Joiner and Claude Huffaker. In lieu of flowers, a fund is being established for his children's education c/o Knox County Teachers Federal Credit Union, 301 South Gallaher View Road, Knoxville, TN 37923.Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Peterson family.

Lane, Joe Jr. - age 93 of Loudon, TN, passed away Friday, September 30, 2005 at Loudon Health Care Center. He retired from Southern Railroad Lenoir City Car Works after 30 years service. Joe was a member of Loudon United Methodist Church. He was a fox hunter in his younger years which he enjoyed very much. He was preceded in death by father and mother, Joe Lane, Sr. and Mattie Monger Lane; sister Ruth Lane Turner and husband, Herb; half-sister Rexa Lee Lane; first wife, Evelyn Babb Lane; second wife, Mattie Mae Houston Lane; grandson, Randy Lane and daughter-in-law, Joyce Clifton Lane. Survived by his son, James B. Lane of Maryville; granddaughter, Cathy Lane Wadley and husband, Don of Knoxville; grandson, David Lane and wife, Robin of Knoxville; great granddaughter, Jessica Lane West and husband, Ervin of Grainger Co.; nieces, Ann Davison and husband, Richard of Loudon, Sue Wells and husband, Gale of Ohio; nephews, Jerry Turner and wife, Christine of Ohio, Ronnie Turner and wife, Linda of Crossville; several grand nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Joe Lane, Jr.

Campbell, Elsie L. age 81, of Concord, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Friday afternoon, September 30, 2005 at Park West Hospital after a lingering illness. Elsie was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Folklore Museum in Farragut. Elise was a wonderful wife, aunt and was loved by her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dove Longmire; brother, Woodrow Longmire; sisters, Gladys and Juanita Longmire. Survivors: husband of 46 years, John Campbell; sister, Louise Fincher of Columbus, OH; brother, Paul Longmire of Andersonville, TN; several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Park West Hospital. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday at Concord United Methodist Church with Rev. Brent Hall and Rev. Catherine Nance officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Forest Cemetery. Pall bearers, Bobby Yates, Richard Himes, Johnny Smith, Malcolm Shell, Doc Russell and Russ Shockley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Pleasant Forest Cemetery or to Concord United Methodist Church. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Campbell family.

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