Mantooth, Buena Sims (Bea), age 70, of the Hardin Valley, Community Knoxville, passed away early Thursday morning, August 3, 2000, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Buena was of the Baptist faith. She was an employee of Yale and Towne for 17 years. She later worked in retail children's clothing for 15 years. Buena was a Knox Election Official for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Weldon Mantooth; parents, William E. (Bill) Sims and Lola Grace Benson Sims; sister, Edith Sims Proffitt. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Freddie and Linda Mantooth of Halls; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and David Forsythe of Knoxville, Linda and Ronnie Brackett of Ooltewah; grandchildren and spouses, Tenyka Beeler and Ricky, Bradley Kent, Lucas Mantooth, Katrina Ott and Kenny, Kimberley New and Paul; great grandchildren. Katie and Jill Beeler, Nicholas New; loving brothers and sister, Ray Sims of Knoxville, David Sims of Farragut, Carl Sims of Knoxville, Mary Sims of Halls; several nieces and nephews; very special friends, Joe and Mary White of Solway, Mary Garner of Farragut. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Saturday at Marietta Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Don Hubbard and Rev. Curtis Tindell officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church Office ,11402 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, Tn. 37932 for cemetery fund. The family will receive friends from 7-9 P.M. Friday at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike.
Rosenbaum, Vera Eileen, age 77 of Farragut, passed away Wednesday evening August 2, 2000 at Loudon Hospital. Vera was a member of Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors: husband of 59 years, John T. Rosenbaum; sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Jeanette Rosenbaum of St. Simons Island, Georgia., Gary and Janice Rosenbaum of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Lance Rosenbaum of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Sharon Rosenbaum of Jacksonville, Florida, Geoff and Rebecca Rosenbaum of Chicago, Illinois, Chris and Jessie Rosenbaum of Asheville, North Carolina, Ginny and Katie Rosenbaum both of Lenoir City; great grandson, Zachariah Rosenbaum; sisters-in-law, Mary Feathers and Mattie Feathers both of Bristol, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews; The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 P.M. Friday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Don Acton officiating.  Grandsons, great grandson and nephew, Fred Rosenbaum, will serve as honorary pall bearers. Family and friends will gather at 2 P.M. Saturday at Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol, Virginia for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 725 Virtue Road, Knoxville, TN. 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Rosenbaum family. 
Mealer, Pansy Edith, age 85 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 2, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Pansy accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lawson Mealer; daughter, Helen Mealer McKee; sons, Leonard Halbert Mealer and Stanley Lewis Mealer. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Margie Mealer of Lenoir City, Imogene and John Walker of Philadelphia, Geneva and Kenneth Dutton of Lenoir City; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Mealer, Glenn and Carolyn Mealer, Douglas and Judy Mealer, Gary Mealer, Kenneth and Diane Mealer all of Lenoir City; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Hawkins Chapel. Rev. Tom Chadwick will officiate. Family and friends will meet at Hawkins Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and proceed to Pleasant Hill Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Serving as pall bearers, Chris Mealer, Gary Mealer, Kenny Mealer, Doug Mealer, Greg Mealer and Dalen Mealer. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the Mealer Family.
Brooks, Edna Eunice, age 61, of West Knoxville, passed away suddenly, August 4, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Edna was a member of Hines Valley Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Yale and Towne and Vinylex Corporation. Edna has gone to be with her son, James Leon Brooks and her father, George Brogan. Survivors: husband of 44 years, Elmer Leo Brooks; children and spouses, George R. Brooks and wife Jeri of Knoxville, Clyde E. Brooks and wife Sandi of Dallas Georgia; former daughter-in-law, Stephanie Brooks of Corryton; grandchildren and spouses, Nakia Brooks and wife Kim of Georgia, Chellico Brooks and Tommie Brooks both of Corryton, Ashley Brooks of Sweetwater, Sheria Taylor, Justin Taylor, William Crew and Geordan Brooks all of Knoxville; mother, Myrtle Brogan of Knoxville; sister and brother-in-law, Magnolia and Calvin Patty of Knoxville; brothers and sister-in-law, Bill and Ruby Brogan of Friendsville, J. C. Brogan and Rhonda Williams of Knoxville; Edna will also be missed by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and loved ones. Funeral services 11 A.M. Monday Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Don Hubbard officiating. Interment will follow in the Marietta Cemetery. Pall bearers, Bobby Taylor, William Crew, Brad Standifer, Jason Hamilton, Phillip Kosher, Darrell Bailey and Clay Rader. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Mealer, Waylon Bradley, age 28, of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, August 5, 2000, at Park West Hospital. Waylon accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. Survivors: father, Gary Mealer; mother and step father, Becky and Harold Hall; sister, Rachel Mealer; devoted grandmother, Elizabeth Price all of Lenoir City; step brothers, Michael Hall of Lenoir City and Allan Hall of Madisonville; step sister, Angela Davis of Chatsworth Georgia; several aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends, Wilma Stewart, Pat Stiegler, life long friend, D.F. Jenkins. The body will lie in state from 1-2 P.M. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 2 P.M. at the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Chadwick, Rev. Scott Wells and Rev. Hollie Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Pall bearers, Chris Mealer, Kenny Mealer, Dalen Mealer, Doug Mealer, Greg Mealer and Stacy Mealer. Honorary pall bearers, D.F. Jenkins and Mike Hall. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday at Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street in Lenoir City.
Hensley, Marlin George, age 63 of the Bradbury Community, Kingston, passed away early Sunday morning, August 6, 2000 at his home. Marlin was a member of Bradbury United Methodist Church. He was retired from the Roane County News. Marlin was preceded in death by his parents, Lantie Hensley and Lelia Eblen Hensley; brother, Everett Hensley. Survivors: wife of 34 years, Shirley Phillips Hensley; sons, Keith Hensley of Knoxville and Phillip Hensley of the home; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam and Norma Hensley, Ken and Polly Hensley all of Kingston; sisters and brother-in-law, Eva Ann and Erwin Collins of Knoxville, Mary Sharp of Karns; several nieces and nephews. 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. Malcom Wansley and Rev. Tom Markwood officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 A.M. Tuesday at Bradbury Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Ken Phillips officiating. Pall bearers, Dale Hensley, Dean Hensley, Lloyd Arwood, Greg Hensley, Judge Gene Eblen, R. P. Fritts and Gerald Hensley. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Hensley family.
Samples, William Donald (Bill) age 69 of Joppatowne, Maryland, formerly of Lenoir City, Tennessee, passed away Monday morning August 7, 2000, at Fallston Memorial Hospital in Joppatown. Bill was of the Baptist Faith. He was retired from National Security Agency after 32 years service. Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Dee Ann Samples; parents, Barrett L. Samples and Elva Goodwin Samples. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Janet Yoho Samples; son, William D. (Billy Don) Samples Jr. of Maryland; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Samples Howard of Maryland, Detra and Clifton Coleman of Charleston, TN.; granddaughter, Katelynn Howard; sisters, Barbara Carmack of Kingston TN, Virginia Strunk of Lenoir City TN and Phyllis Jett of Sevierville TN; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services 11 A.M. Wednesday at the Lenoir City Cemetery with Rev. J. A. Schaffer officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City Tennessee.
Lowe, Sue, age 83, of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday morning, August 8, 2000, at the Park West Hospital. Sue was retired from Union Carbide X-10 Plant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude H. Lowe; daughter, Yvonne Hendrix; son-in-law, Raymond McDonald. Survivors: daughter, Zeola McDonald of Lenoir City; son-in-law, Cleo Hendrix of Lenoir City; 9 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Thursday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Thompson officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Friday at Loudon County Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Lowe family.
Melton, Billy Stephan age 51, of the Oral Community, Lenoir City, Tennessee, and more recently, of Dallas Texas, passed away early Wednesday morning August 9, 2000 at his home. Billy was a former member of Oral Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Kingston High School in Kingston Tennessee and the University of Tennessee. Billy taught Spanish at Lenoir City High School and taught English at the University of Manaus in Brazil. He later joined American Airlines as a flight attendant. Billy was preceded in death by his brother, Maj. Olen Kelmer Melton Jr.(Sonny). Survivors: parents, Kelmer and Gladys Melton of the Oral Community, Lenoir City; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alyce and Joe Cummings, Janet and Michael Powers all of Knoxville TN; sister-in-law, Judy Melton of Ft. Worth TX; nephews and nieces, Greg Rogers and Lori Jones both of Knoxville TN, Michael Melton and Rhonda Melton both of Ft. Worth TX, Courtney Jones of Bristol TN. Funeral services 11 A.M. Saturday, August 12, 2000, in the Click Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jack Belcher and Rev. Tom Tapp officiating. Interment will follow in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City Tennessee.
Griffith, Allean of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday August 9, 2000 in St. Petersburg Florida after a short illness. Allean moved to St. Petersburg in 1996, after retiring from Reynolds and Reynolds in Dayton Ohio, with 34 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Gossage and Wafey Bailey Gossage. Survivors: daughters, Margaret Griffith and Sara Jean Drobet both of St. Petersburg Fla.; son, William D. Fritts of New Carlisle Ohio; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. Family and friends will gather at 1 P.M. Monday August 14, 2000 at Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Griffith family.
Clotfelter, George Thornton (Sgt. First Class U. S. Army, Retired) age 63, of 184 Gayle Avenue, Lenoir City, passed away early Thursday morning, August 10, 2000, at Park West Hospital. George was a member of Sixth Avenue Church of God and the American Legion. He was retired from the United States Army with 22 years of service, including two tours in Vietnam. He was also retired from Stowers Machine Corporation in Knoxville. George was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley Everett Clotfelter and Mattie Lee Waddell Clotfelter; brother, Ernest Charles (Jack) Clotfelter; survivors: wife of 41 years, Sue Jeanette Fritts Clotfelter; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Richard Holt of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Kate and Gleason Holt; step grandchildren, Ricky Holt and Jennifer Holt Morrison; step great grandchildren, Elijah Holt, Kaleb and Mikaela Holt; sister and brother-in-law, Gwendolyn Sue and W. J. Vanderpool of Nashville; brother, Homer Monroe Clotfelter of Rockwood; several nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 P.M. Saturday at the Sixth Avenue Church of God with funeral services to follow at 2 P.M. with Rev. Ernie Varner, Rev. A. J. Crawford and Rev. Mike Gregory officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Smith, Michael J. age 42 of Lenoir City Tennessee, formerly of Evanston Illinois, passed away Thursday evening August 10, 2000 at his home. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel D. Smith and Virginia Mae Smith of Evanston. Survivors: wife, Patricia A. Smith; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Holly Smith, Denny and Mary Feldcamp both of Illinois; sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Doug Langford of Illinois, Peggy and Brent Trump of Tampa Florida; special niece, Wendy Tureck of Illinois; step children and spouses, Rhonda and Marshall Smallen of Loudon, John and Pat Dunlap of Barton Florida, Walter and Leisa Dunlap of Alabama; aunt, Pat Stahl. Special friends, Margaret Parker, Linda Arney, Helen and Deanna Smith, Kenneth Watkins and Stacy Evans. A memorial service will be held at 7 P.M. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Franklin Bryant officiating. Intement will be in Skokie Illinois. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Smith family.
Medlin, Georgia Coppock age 83, of the Glendale Community, Greenback, passed away Saturday morning August 12, 2000 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Georgia was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Bob Medlin; father and mother Roy and Dora Coppock; sisters, Lucille Shudan and Geraldine Boatman; brother Roy (Jack) Coppock; survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and B.C. Potter, Barbara J. and Bob Hutton, Bobbie (Boots) and Bobby Collins all of Greenback; grandchildren, Teresa Potter and Gary Potter, Dee Dee Kizer and husband Roddy; great grandchildren, Dustin Kizer and Staci Kizer; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Monday at Unitia Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. John Russell officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Greenback Rescue Squad, 6815 Morganton Road, Greenback Tn. 37742. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Sunday at Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street in Lenoir City.
White, Laura Belle Cook - age 88 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday evening, August 13, 2000 at Park West Hospital. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Past Matron of Lenoir City Order of Eastern Star #188. Preceded in death by her husband, Rex R. White; parents, J. M. and Nancy J. Cook; brothers, Floyd and Johnny Cook; sisters, Ada Dutton and Bessie Stafford. Survived by son, J. T. "Tommy" White and wife, Linda of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Tammy Littleton, Mark and Susan White of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Chase Littleton, Melina Littleton, Caitlyn White, Emily and J. Riley White; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Reba and Helen White; brother-in-law, Leon White. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Howard Hannah officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lake View Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the White Family.
Robinson, William Glenn Jr. (Bill) age 49 of Lenoir City, passed away late Tuesday evening, August 15, 2000, at his home. Bill was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and was Sunday school superintendent for 15 years. He was retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems Inc. Y-12 and X-10 plants. Bill was a member of Avery Lodge 593 F&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, a past president of the Lenoir City Lions Club and served with the Army National Guard for several years. Survivors: wife of 29 years, Sandra Moore Robinson; daughter, Andrea Robinson; parents, William Glenn Robinson Sr. and Ruth Nichols Robinson all of Lenoir City; brother and sister-in-law, Vic and Terri Robinson of Roanoke Virginia; nieces, Holly Robinson of Illinois, Season Robinson of Roanoke Va.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services 7 P.M. Friday First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Greg Harper, Rev. Jamie McCormack and Rev. Joe Brown officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Saturday at Loudon County Memorial Gardens for grave side services. Pall bearers, Bill Saul, Ben Saul, Larry Frazier, Ray Couey, Vernon Henderson and Dr. Randall Morton. Honorary pall bearers, Charles Klinstiver, Clyde Amburn, Jim McCrary, Bill Koprince and Vern Gamble. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene, 111 Sharp Drive, Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771 for the Van Fund. A special thanks to Dr. Tim Panella, the Thompson Cancer Survival Center and Covenant Hospice. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Robinson family.
Edmonds, Anna Lee Herman (Annie) - age 92 of West Knoxville, passed away early Thursday morning, August 17,2000, at Park West Hospital. Anna was a charter member of the former Washington Avenue Baptist Church. She presently attended the Lords Chapel on Ebenezer Road. Anna was preceded in death by her husbands, Charlie Jernigan and Ralph Edmonds, sisters, Margaret Gregg and Laura Sheridan; brothers, John Herman and William Herman; adopted nephew, Daniel Herman. Survivors: daughter, Barbara Edmonds Sharp with whom she made her home; grandchildren and spouses, Roman Sharp and Sarah of Knoxville, Rhonda Napier and Mark of Mars Hill North Carolina; special niece and friend, Mildred Gregg of Knoxville; several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7-8 P.M. Friday with funeral service to follow at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike. Dr. Glenn Gregg and Rev. Shirley Delapp officiating. Family and friends will gather at 3 P.M. Saturday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for graveside services with Dr. David Gregg officiating. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Edmonds family.
Munsey, M. Lucille Hall age 80, of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday morning August 20, 2000, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Lucille was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was a member of Louisville Eastern Star for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by husband, Roy H. Munsey. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Faye and Rev. Roy D. Cantrell of Lenoir City, Wynona and J.D. Ownby of Greenback; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; several cousins; many devoted friends in the Glendale Community. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Branum officiating. Graveside services 11 A.M. Tuesday Lenoir City Cemetery. Hawkins Chapel is serving the Munsey family.
Ray, Jesse Wayne, infant son of John and Kellie Ray of Farragut, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2000, at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Jesse Wayne was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Philip and Laura Ray, George and Rose Jones, Henry Clay Flynn. He is survived by his parents and by his grand parents, Wayne and Susan Flynn and Jesse and Binnie Ray all of Farragut; great grandparents, Annie Flynn of Fayetteville, Ben and Jean Lynch of New Market; uncles and aunts, Ben and April Ray of Lenoir City, Jeffrey Ray of Tuscon Arizona, Josslyn Ray of Farragut, Wendie and Craig Aurin of Oak Ridge; cousins, Tabitha Ray, Cody and Wyatt Parks; The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Smiley officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Thursday at Pleasant Forest Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home 109 Walnut Street Lenoir City is serving the Ray family.
Franklin, James Ralph age 78 of Concord passed away Sunday, August 20, 2000 at Park West Hospital. He was of the Baptist Faith. Ralph was an employee of Johnson and Galyon. A member of Carpenters Local #50. Preceded in death by his parents, Bart & Jessie Robertson Franklin; brother, Dwight Franklin; sister, Mary Margaret Franklin. Survived by his wife, Mary Kate Franklin; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen & Ricky Roberson of Knoxville, Glenna & Kyle Beeler of Knoxville, Emmy & Jimmy Inklebarger of Halls; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Ida Mae Taylor, Delores Crane, June Myers all of Missouri ,Virginia Jo Shrum of Indiana; brothers, Marvin Franklin and Carroll Franklin of Missouri;2 aunts; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Gregg and Rev. Ed Cagley officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in Highland Memorial Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Franklin Family.
Shields, John Henry, age 92, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday morning, August 22, 2000 at the home of his son Fred after a lingering illness. John was a member of Stoney Point Baptist Church. Retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. Preceded in death by his wife, Edna Harrell Shields; parents, George & Nancy Shields; son, Clinton Shields and daughter, Patsy Garner. Survived by children and spouses, George & Louise Shields of Nashville, Kirby & Flo Shields of Iuka, Ms., Fred & Phyllis Shields of Madisonville, Jim & Frankie Shields of Lenoir City, Kenneth & Marsha Shields of Paint Rock, Joyce & Don Hosie of Salt Lake City, Ut., Ruth & Curtis Williams of Salt Lake City, Ut.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home. The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at Stoney Point Baptist Church. Rev. Danny Curtis will officiate. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Shields Family.
Curry, Nobuko Shibata, age 71 of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, August 22, 2000. Nobuko was born June 23, 1929, in Tokyo, Japan. She was employed by the U.S. Naval Exchange in Atsugi, Japan from 1951 to 1957. She and her husband lived in Alexandria from 1962 to 1968 and from 1978 to 1989. Nobuko became a U.S. Citizen in June 1968. She was a member, and a Life Master, of the American Contract Bridge League. She was active in the American Diabetes Association. Nobuko lived in Tokyo and Atsugi, Japan, Philadelphia, PA, Alexandria, VA, Taipei, Taiwan, Stuttgart, Germany and Knoxville, TN. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, James H. Curry Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Nancy S. Curry of Bowling Green, KY; granddaughter, Samantha Julian Curry of Bowling Green, KY; brother, Icherio Shibata of Tokyo, Japan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday September 3, 2000 at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel in Farragut, TN. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel Farragut, Tennessee is serving the Curry family.

John Durward Brannon, age 77 of Lenoir city, passed away suddenly Saturday morning, August 26, 2000 at his home. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Jim Scarbrough Sunday School class. John graduated from the University of Florida and came to Lenoir City in 1949 to coach football and teach math at Lenoir City High School. He later coached baseball at Lenoir City and continued to teach until his retirement In 1987. John served in the U.S. Marines during WWII. He was a former sports editor for the Lenoir City Newspaper. During the summer he reported on tobacco allotments for farmers in Loudon County. He was preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Beth Brannon. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Lillian Brannon; step-mother Louise Brannon of Geneva, Ohio; brother, Selby Brannon and his wife Angela of Geneva, Ohio; nieces, Connie and Beth Brannon. Family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Monday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Riner officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Loudon County memorial gardens for graveside services and interment. The Jim Scarbrough Sunday School class will serve as honorary pallbearers. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of John Brannon.

Buchanan, Pauline Hamilton ( Polly), age 86 of Lenoir City, passed away Friday afternoon, August 25, 2000, at Mt. View Assisted Living Center. Polly was a member of Sixth Avenue Church of God and Ladies Sunday School #25. She was employed with Emery Store from 1960 to 1965, J. W. Wilburn Hardware for 18 years and with Walmart for several years. Polly was a member of the Ladies Auxilary of American Legion Post #70. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Buchanan; a infant daughter; parents, George and Minnie Allen Hamilton; sisters, Mary Kate Lovelace and Lucille Kollock; brothers, Roy Hamilton, W. J. (Bill) Hamilton, Frank Hamilton and Fred Hamilton; survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jean Buchanan of Lantana Florida; grandson, Bob Buchanan; several devoted nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2 P.M. Sunday followed by funeral services at 2 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Cook and Rev. Ernie Varner officiating. Interment will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Pall bearers, Jim Hamilton Sr., Jim Hamilton Jr., Houston Hamilton, Johnny Hamilton, Andy Hamilton and Frank Hamilton. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Buchanan family.

Johnson, Jessie F. III, age 55 of Knoxville, formerly of Vicksburg Mississippi, passed away suddenly Friday, August 25, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital. Jessie was a tow boat operator for the majority of his life. Preceded in death by his father, Jessie F. Johnson Jr.; granddaughters, Jessica Lawson & Jenny Johnson. Survived by his wife, Bonnie Johnson; children and spouses, Jessie F. Johnson IV (Freddie) and Kimberley of Vicksburg, Ms., Pamela Brown and Jerry of Cleveland, Ms., Stacy Lawson and Charles of Knoxville and Marilyn Weaver of Knoxville; 5 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; mother, Rhoadie Ware of La Plaz, La.; brother, William David Johnson of Greenville, Ms.; sister, Barbara McAllister of Joyce, La.; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 11 am Tuesday at the Bookwalter cemetery for graveside services. Rev. Scott Cagle will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Monday at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel at 11915 Kingston Pike. The body will lie in state Sunday afternoon at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Click Funeral Home Farragut is serving the Johnson family.
Jenkins, Richard Lee, age 36 of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday August 26, 2000, from injuries received from a fall. Ricky was preceded in death by his mother, Marsha Jenkins; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Jenkins Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Miller. survivors: children, Patricia and Josh Jenkins; father, Dewey (Bud) Jenkins; bonus mom, Cindi Hayes; sister and brother-in-law, Libby and Tony Thomason; niece, Crystal Johnson; bonus brother, Colin Hayes; mother of his children, Cindy Jenkins; very special aunt, Helen Cummings; several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and mans best friend, his dog, (SH). The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Doug Henson officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Tuesday at Hopewell Cemetery for grave side services. The family would like to thank the staff of U T Medical Center for their efforts and care of Ricky. Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street Lenoir City is serving the Jenkins family.
Pendleton, Mary Virginia Billings, age 84 of Lenoir City TN, passed away early Sunday morning August 27, 2000, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville TN. Virginia was born March 13, 1916 in Thomasville Ga. She was the daughter of Clarence Herman Billings and Annie Estell Carter Billings. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister who died in infancy. In 1927 she moved, with her parents, from Atlanta Ga to Miami Fla. She attended Riverside Elementary School, Ada Merritt Jr. High School, and graduated from Miami Senior High School in June 1935. She graduated from Southern Business College, Miami Fla. in 1936. Virginia and Edgar Roscoe Pendleton were married in Riverside Baptist Church in Miami on October 2, 1938. She worked for several business firms in Miami. During World War II, worked as a Personnel Clerk with the Air Supply 1105th AAF Base Unit, CRBD, ATC, Miami Army Air Field from August 1944 until January 1946, when she was transferred to the Veterans Administration, Nautilus Hospital, Miami Beach Fla. She resigned in September 1946 after her husband returned from being overseas in Manila PI and Yokohama/Tokyo Japan with the Army. Virginia and Ed made a permanent move from Miami to Lenoir City in 1976. She was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lenoir City, and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Lenoir City. She is survived by husband, Ed R. Pendleton; son, James Carter Pendleton of Dania Fla; two granddaughters and several great grandchildren, who reside in New Mexico. The family will receive friends from 1-2 P.M. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City and proceed to Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 2 P.M. with Rev. Ken Phillips officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church 160 Harrison Road Lenoir City Tn. 37771. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Pendleton family.
Anderson, Gladys Burchfield age 82, of Lenoir City Tennessee, passed away Saturday evening August 26, 2000 at the Loudon Health Care Center. Gladys had lived in Clearwater Florida for over 40 years until moving to Tennessee. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Clearwater and the Kings Daughters Sunday School Class. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hall Anderson; son, Charles Robert Anderson Sr.; parents, Husky and Mollie Burchfield; survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jacquelyn and Ronald Lynn Gates Sr. of Lenoir City TN; grandchildren and spouses, Cindy G. and George Errington of Lenoir City TN; Lynn and Heidi Gates of Greenwood SC; Chuck and Christy Anderson of Ravenel SC; Barbara A. and Rich Gray of Charlotte NC; Suzie A and Billy Caltogirone of Brooksville FLA; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Jack Burchfield of Kingsport TN; several nieces and nephews; Funeral services 11 A.M. Thursday in the Sylan Abbey Chapel with Rev. Ken Link officiating. Interment will follow in the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the Moss-Feaster Sylvan Abbey Chapel 2852 Sunset Point Road. Hawkins Chapel Lenoir City Tennessee is serving the Anderson family.
Kucera, Caroline Elizabeth, who blessed her family on April 24, 2000, passed away on August 27, 2000, and became a beautiful angel in heaven. Caroline Elizabeth is the daughter of Stephen Paul and Melissa Ann Kucera of Farragut. In addition to her parents, Caroline Elizabeth is survived by her brother, Chandler and sister, Savannah; grandparents, Dr. Louis and JoAnn Kucera of Winston-Salem, NC and Max and Peggy Edwards of Rockwood; paternal great-grandparents, Dr. S. T. and Helen Kucera of Northfield, MN; Beryl Martinson of Milaca, MN; maternal great-grandmother, Linda Edwards of Rockwood; Aunt, Robbie Scott and husband Robert of Farragut; Uncles, Dr. Greg Kucera and wife, Elizabeth of Winston-Salem, NC; Gary Kucera and wife Dawn, of Cary, NC; and Scott Kucera of Beaufort, NC; and seven cousins. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday August 30, 2000, and then proceed to Pleasant Forest Cemetery in Farragut for an 11:00 A.M. graveside service with the Reverend Dr. Steven Sallee and Rev. Stephen DeFur officiating. Caroline’s family requests in lieu of flowers that donations are made in the name of Caroline Elizabeth to the "Let the Light Shine" campaign c/o Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9908 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, is serving the Kucera family.
Petty, Laura Mary age 94 of Knoxville, passed away Monday evening August 28, 2000, at the Baptist Health Care Center. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Petty. Survivors: sister, Mittie Turner of Logansport Indiana; nephew, Wendell DeLaney of Knoxville; several other nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home is serving the Petty family.
Galyon, James Jr. age 61 of Lenoir City passed away Monday evening August 28, 2000 at Park West Hospital. He attended Cornerstone Church of God. A veteran of the U. S. Army. Junior was a millwright and carpenter for over 40 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Red and Estelle McCollister Galyon and sister, Barbara Jean Galyon Dean. Survived by his wife, Alice Guider Galyon; son, Chris Galyon of Lenoir City; brother, Lee Roy Galyon of Philadelphia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Rick Bradbury and Rev. David Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City.
Monger, Pearl Goodwin age 97 of the Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, 2000, at the Baptist Health Care Center. Pearl was a member of Second Baptist Church of Lenoir City. Owner of the Panthers Den Restaurant in Lenoir City for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Luther Monger; infant daughter, Christine Monger; son, Andrew (Buddy) Monger; parents, John and Dradie Smith Goodwin. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, June and James Waller of the Cave Creek Community, Loudon, Norma and Hubert Chaney of Snellville, Ga.; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Tapp and Rev. Jack Belcher officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Monger family.

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