Franklin, Charity Phillips age 94 of Lenoir City passed away Saturday evening, December 2, 2000, at Park West Hospital. Charity was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey Franklin; son, John Franklin Jr. sons-in-law, Clarence Deaton and Bobby Smith; daughter-in-law, Mary Franklin. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Lewis Rogers of Lenoir City with whom she made her home, Clara Deaton of Lenoir City, Joyce Smith of Alabama; sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence Franklin of Lenoir City, Jesse and Katherine Franklin of Vonore, Harvey and Louise Franklin of Lenoir City, Harold and Jeanette Franklin of Clinton, James and Kathy Franklin of Knoxville, Joe Franklin of Lenoir City, special daughter-in-law, Tina Franklin of Lenoir City; 29 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; Half sister, Elzoria Bivens of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronny Jones officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday at Virtue Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Franklin family.
Billingsley, Lucy L. age 83 of Lenoir City passed away early Monday morning, December 4, 2000, at Loudon Hospital. Lucy was a member of Martel AME Zion Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Leonard Billingsley; son-in-law, Thomas Amos; grandchildren, Marie Maxine Hampton and Carold T. Billingsley. Survivors: children and spouses, Vivian and Ben Hardin, Mable and Raymond Kerr, W.J. and Ernestine Billingsley all of Lenoir City, Clara B. (Mickey) Amos of Maryland; Shirley Fletcher, Eddie and Donna Billingsley all of Knoxville; special grandson, Johnny Jenkins of Lenoir City; 14 other grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sisters, Irene Logan of New York and Rebecca Isabell Ward of Connecticut; several nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and relatives. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Angela Arnwine officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Thursday at Martel Cemetery for graveside services. Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street Lenoir City is serving the Billingsley family.
Brown, Nannie Belle age 94 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday, December 3, 2000, at her home, after an extended illness. Nannie was an avid pet lover. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Albert Brown; son, Fred Brown; parents Harm and Elijah Jane Stacey Fugate; sister, Rosa Belle Sharp; brother, Matthew (Mac) Fugate; special nephew, Thomas Baird. Survivors: granddaughters, Helen, Doris and Jeannie all of Clinton; nieces, Beulah Julian of Baxter, Juanita Sauceman and Shirley Nix both of Knoxville; special great niece, Teresa Maynard of Knoxville; nephew Bud Fugate of Knoxville; several other great nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 P.M. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Dyer, Katherine (Omie) age 72 of Kingston, TN. She was born on July 22, 1928, passed on to the wonderful hands of the Lord on December 3, 2000. Omie attended Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Molly Bourdess Bailey from Ohio & Jarvis Bailey from W. VA.; sisters, Sola Marie, Emma and Eva; brother, Bud all from Ohio. Survived by her husband of 48 years, William Dyer of Kingston; children, Brenda Edmonds of Kingston, Marie McFalls of Loudon, Betty Taylor and Billy Dyer of Ohio, Patricia White and Janet McKinney of Kingston; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Edna Henson and Gladys Englebracht of Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Griffis and Rev. David Bailey both of Liberty Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Dyer Family.
Shubert, Millard Jr. age 57 of Philadelphia, passed away suddenly early Tuesday morning, December 5, 2000, at U.T. Hospital. Millard was of the Baptist faith. He was a long time dairy farmer in Loudon and Monroe Counties. Millard was an avid CB radio operator for 30 years and was known as "Banty Rooster". He was a Girl Scout Doo Dad. Millard was preceded in death by his son, Michael Shubert; father, Millard Shubert Sr.; brother, Leroy Shubert. Survivors: wife of 30 years, Sue Waldo Shubert; children and spouses, Bobby and Sandy Shubert of Loudon; Robert Shubert of Philadelphia, John and Annette Shubert of Niota, Tammy Shubert of Philadelphia, Kathy Wyatt of Sweetwater; 6 grandchildren; mother, Irene Glass Shubert of Lenoir City; brother, Richard Shubert of Lenoir City; sisters, Mary Smith and Peggy Thompson both of Lenoir City; Nancy McMahan of Blount County; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 A.M. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Blanche Settles officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Baker, Zola Mae Keener Hudson age 79 of Lenoir City died Monday evening December 4, 2000 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Dee Hudson in Idaho Falls Idaho. Mrs. Baker was the daughter of the late David Oscar Keener and Lola Byerley Keener of Lenoir City. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H.G. Baker; sons, James and Ronald Hudson; brother, Carl Keener. In addition to her son and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Baker is survived by daughters-in-law, Dee Jeanne Hudson of Lenoir City and Pauline Hudson of Chicago Illinois; sisters, Gertrude Goforth of Lenoir City and Evelyn Hope of Huntsville Alabama; nieces, June Hensley, Barbara Ward and Alice Wade all of Lenoir City, Theressa Hope Key of Trenton; nephews, Carl Fred Keener of Loudon, and David Hope of Florence Alabama; She was blessed with many numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Mrs. Baker loved and was loved by everyone who knew her. Funeral services 11 A.M. Friday in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Wendell Trotter officiating. Interment will follow in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street in Lenoir City.
Stooksbury, Kyle F. age 71 of Lenoir City, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 6, 2000, at Park West Hospital. Kyle was a member of Central United Methodist Church. He was an Honorary Member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Clinton. Kyle was retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Chem-Tech Cost Accountant. After his retirement Kyle worked for many years as a Real Estate Broker in Loudon County. He was a 50 year member of Valley Lodge #383 F&AM in Andersonville and was a Past Master. He was a member of the Scottish Knoxville Rite Bodies and a 32 degree Mason. Kyle was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Shubert Stooksbury; parents, John B. Stooksbury and Elizabeth Sharp Stooksbury; sister, Edna Stooksbury Keeney; brothers, Roy, Carl and Bernie Stooksbury. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Jim Slaughter of Lenoir City; beloved granddaughter who was his pride and joy, Sara Elizabeth Slaughter; sisters, Ruth Human of Norris, Dorothy Heth and husband Chester of Beaufort S.C.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, June Stooksbury of Oak Ridge, Annette Stooksbury of Clinton, Benny and Fannie Rhea Shubert, Judy and Wayne Howell all of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Friday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C. Mark Gooden officiating. A masonic service will follow conferred by Avery Lodge. Graveside services 11 A.M. Saturday Lake View Cemetery. Pall bearers, Jim and Sara Slaughter, Dale Keeney, Mike and Mark Shubert, David Howell and Ron Lawrence. Memorials may be made to the Holston Home for Children or the American Heart Association. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Stooksbury family.
Krouse, Gilbert (Bunky) age 61 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2000. He recently attended Highland Park Baptist Church. Bunky was an employee of the Lenoir City Street Dept. He was preceded in death by wives, Janice Isbill Krouse and Betty Morgan Krouse; father, Jim Krouse; brother, Sgt. James C. Krouse; nephew, Christopher Krouse. He is survived by his children, Tammy Hancock and her husband, Alan of Lenoir City, Avery Krouse of Lenoir City; mother, Jessie Krouse of Lenoir City, brothers, Marvin Krouse of Lenoir City and Clyde Krouse of Maryville; sisters, Glenda Suits and Marie Waters of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins and Rev. Fred Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Krouse Family.
Guettner, John M. age 79 of Kingston, passed away Wednesday December 6, 2000, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. John was a life long faithful member of Union Chapel Baptist Church. He was a long time Roane County farmer. John was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Henry Guettner and Annie Tutterrow Guettner; sisters, Flora Cook, Katherine Barnard and Mildred Guettner; brothers, Claude and George Guettner; Survivors: sisters, Gussie Elliott of Salisbury Maryland, Ruby Robinette and husband Hoyt of Kingston, Mary Rogers of Kingston; sister-in-law, Grace Guettner of Snow Hill Maryland; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2 P.M. Saturday at Union Chapel Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 2 P.M. with Rev. Ronnie Nichols and Rev. Raymond Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Poplar Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Union Chapel Baptist Church Bldg. Fund. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Guettner family.
Smith, Mary Kate, Age 96 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday morning, December 9, 2000 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a former employee of Union Carbide in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, V.W. Smith; children: Bobby Smith, Mamie Bridges, Johnny Deford and Jimmy Casteel; Half-sister, Dorothy Kellogg. She is survived by her children: Dorothy Kagley; Janice Newcomb and husband James Wylie Byrd; Jack Smith and wife Fern all of Knoxville; Billy Joe Smith and Wife Shirley of Strawberry Plains; 22 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Gamble officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Smith family.
Simpson, Lavona E. age 94 of Lenoir City, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 12, 2000, at NHC Cavett Hill. Lavona was a member of First Baptist Church and was church librarian for many years. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. Lavona was a teacher and principal at Eatons School from 1927 until 1948. In 1949 she received a Masters degree from U.T., and returned to teaching in the Lenoir City School System, from 1950 until her retirement in 1971. Lavona was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas Simpson and Levesta Tutterow Simpson; brothers, Paul Leeper Simpson and Ralph Thomas Simpson. Survivors: niece, Anne Simpson Pardington and husband George Palmer Pardington III; great niece, Suzanne Elizabeth Pardington; great nephew, Robert William Pardington all of Portland Oregon. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 4 P.M. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Graveside services will follow at 4 P.M. in the Lake View Cemetery with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Simpson family.
Wright, John Robert, age 88 of Kingston, passed away Friday, December 15, 2000. He was a member and Deacon at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He was employed at Union Carbide for 30 years. He was a beloved husband and father who will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Wright; brothers Carl Wright, Luther Wright and Burton Wright; sisters, Annie Caudle and Fannie Wright. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Laura Belle Wright; son, David Wright; daughter and son-in-law, June and Wayne Evans; 3 grandchildren, Dawn, Wes and Ben Evans all of Kingston; sister, Irene Ginn of St. Petersburg, Fl.; brother & sister-in-law, Tom and Velma Wright of Lenoir City; sister-in-law, Mildred McClanahan of Michigan; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers, Donnie Bohanan, Wes Evans, Ben Evans, Virgle Jenkins, Ralph Ladd and Mike Rains. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. Elder Dewey Brown and Elder Gary Massengill officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday and proceed to Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Wright Family.
Herman, Ralph Clarence, age 88 of Lenoir City passed away Thursday, December 14, 2000 at his home. Ralph formerly lived in Chillicothe, Ill. for 40 years. He was a member of First Methodist in Chillicothe and later joined Martel United Methodist Church after moving to Tennessee. He was formerly a very active member at Arrowhead Country Club in Chillicothe where he was an avid golfer. Ralph retired from Meyer Heat and Air Conditioning in Peoria, Ill. He was a 46 year member of the Masonic Lodge, most recently being in the Chota Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adoni Juanita Herman. Survived by his daughter, Diane Judy Horak and her husband, Dr. James Albert Horak of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Rev. Ralph James Horak and his wife, Amy (D. Minister) of Red Bird Mission, KY., Kendell John Horak of Knoxville, and Gregory Eugene Horak of Lenoir City; great grandchild, Aaron Marshall Horak; sister, Viola Boylan of Hebron, Ind.; special nieces, Judy Risch, Eleanor Rohse and Mary Linda Oeder; nephews, Ward Lane and Dan Keene. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Martel United Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph Horak and Rev. Larry Trotter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home. A masonic service will follow conducted by Chota Lodge #253 F & AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Martel United Methodist Church building fund, 4561 Muddy Creek Rd., Lenoir City, Tn. 37772 Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Herman Family.
Plemons, Molly Barr, age 89 of Lenoir City passed away early Saturday morning December 16, 2000, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Molly was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Juanita Lanham and Christine Bell Wright; sisters: Reba, Helen and Mamie; brothers: Robert, Bill, J. D. and Albert. Survivors: son, Bruce Barr of Philadelphia; daughter, Barbara Louise Cooper of Knoxville; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 pm Sunday followed by funeral services at 8 pm in the Click Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Steve Taylor officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 am Monday in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Mollie Barr Plemons.
Groves, Genevieve Kennelly, age 90 of Farragut TN, formerly of Elmont Long Island, passed away Thursday evening December 14, 2000 at her home. Genevieve was member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Groves. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Mary Ann Groves, Leonard and Judy Groves; daughter, Marie Groves all of Farragut; grandchildren, Barbara Ann Rice and husband Jim of Alexandria Virginia, Genevieve Groves and Richard Groves both of Farragut, Kenneth Groves of Centreville Virginia; great grandson, Steven Buffalo of Farragut; faithful dog, Corky; A mass of the resurrection will be held at 10 A.M. Tuesday December 26 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Jamestowne Blvd., Farragut with Father John Dowling officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Knoxville Humane Society P.O. Box 9479, Knoxville, TN 37940. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Groves family.
Eaker, Robert Lee (Bob) - age 74 of Tellico Village passed away Saturday, December 16, at Parkwest Medical Center. Bob was a member of Central United Methodist Church and the United Volunteer Sunday School Class. He was a retired purchasing manager for SmithKline-Beecham. Bob was a US Navy Armed Guard veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific and the Mediterranean Theaters. He was a charter member of the Tellico Village Lions Club, and a 25 year member of the Bristol Host Lions Club. Bob was a member of Masonic Lodge #106 F&AM and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonary Jericho Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas P. and Pearl O. Eaker; two sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joann Eaker; daughter, Sherri Eaker of Knoxville; sons, Michael Eaker of Knoxville and David Eaker of Houston, TX; three sisters and three brothers. Funeral Services 3 P.M. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C. Mark Gooden and Rev. Doug Crowder officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Interment will be in the Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central United Methodist Church New Building Fund, 201 B Street, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Buford, James Edward (Jim) age 74 of Lenoir City passed away Saturday, December 16, 2000 at his home. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church of Lenoir City and the Ivan Tinnel Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the Air Force Sergeants' Association. Jim was retired from K-25 in Oak Ridge where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. He was a veteran of WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War serving in the Army and the Air Force. He was retired from the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugh and Mae Bluford and his step-father, William Henry Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret White Bluford; sons David Bluford and his wife Janie, and Mike Bluford and his wife, Cindy; grandsons Jeff Bluford, Kevin Bluford, and Chris Bluford all of Lenoir City. Brother, Donald Bluford ,and his wife, Mary Ruth, of Maryville, Sister, JoAnn O'Banion, and her husband, Tommy, of Bowling Green, KY, and one niece, Donna Davis, of Maryville. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. The funeral will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Edsel West and Chaplain David Bluford officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the United States Air Force. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Faith to Victory Fund at First Baptist Church, 2085 Simpson Road, East, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Click Funeral Home is serving the Bluford family.
Brown, Virginia Josephine McCarrell (Jo) age 72 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday evening December 17, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Jo was retired from Marietta Energy Systems Inc.,K-25, as an Executive Secretary, with 40 years of service. Jo was a graduate of Lenoir City High School Class of 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar McCarrell and Nell Munsey McCarrell; sister, Carrie McCarrell Richoz; brothers, Gene and Lawson McCarrell, niece, Renda Rainsbarger Smith; Survivors: husband, Harry J. Brown; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Linda Brown of Brentwood; grandson, Scott Brown of Brentwood and Ashley Brown of Knoxville; great grandson, Matt Brown of Brentwood; sisters, Barbara McCarroll Hartsook of Lenoir City, Florence McCarroll Rainsbarger of Phoenix Arizona; sister-in-law, Olivette Cherry of Knoxville; nieces, Pam Graves of Lenoir City, Ronda Brewer of Lenoir City, Kathy Worrell of Knoxville, Toni Chapman of Macon Georgia, Tara Cherry of Knoxville and Bill Cherry of Louisville Kentucky. Family and friends will gather at 2 P.M. Wednesday at Loudon County Memorial Gardens for graveside services with Rev. David Bluford officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Pam Graves, 9962 Highway 11 East, Lenoir City. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Brown family.
Terry, Henry Nate age 78 of 775 Chrisman Road Lenoir City, passed away Monday afternoon, December 18, 2000, at the Farragut Health Care Center. Nate was retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems Y-12. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army. Nate was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Viars Terry and daughter, Teresa Terry. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Hardin and Janis Terry of Lenoir City, Bobby Terry of Nashville, Sonny and Sherry Terry of Claxton, Ruben Terry of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Christal and Paul Brown of Lenoir City, Barrett and Shannon Terry of Knoxville; Whitney and Morgan Terry both of Claxton; great grandchildren, Hayley Brown and Brianna Terry; The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 8:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins officiating. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday Lake View Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Terry family.
Phelps, Thelma Belle Sweet age 89 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday morning December 20, 2000 at Loudon Hospital. Thelma was a long time and faithful member of Central United Methodist Church and the Keystone Sunday School Class. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Phelps; step sons, Ralph and Paul Phelps; parents, George and Ida Sweet; brothers, Paul Sweet and Archie Stewart; sisters, Minnie Cole, Verna Creech, Estella Hood, Carrie Hammond and Ruby Kidd; Survivors: special friend, Virginia Monger of Lenoir City; Nieces, Helen Upshaw of Farragut, Betty Jo Davis of Knoxville, Jennifer Sweet of Knoxville; nephews, Marvin and James Hammond both of Knoxville, Kenneth (Jock) Creech of Florida, Fred Hood of Georgia, Ed Hood of Kansas and Jonathan Sweet of Knoxville. A private funeral service will be held for her family Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C. Mark Gooden officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church 201 B Street Lenoir City, TN 37771. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Phelps family.
LaGarce, Edmond (Ed) of Farragut passed away Wednesday, December 20, at the Farragut Health Care Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Ed worked at the K-Mart in Farragut for several years. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Anna Lowe LaGarce, daughters, Elaine and Beverly LaGarce and sons, Dan and Greg LaGarce all of Nashville. Eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and one great great grand child. Two step sons, Clifton and Mike Lowe of Knoxville, and four step -grandchildren and one step - great grand child. The family will receive friends at Click Funeral Home - Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike on Saturday, December 23, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, with Rev. Scott Cagle officiating. Interment will be in the Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the LaGarce family.
Jenkins, Laura Jane Weaver age 97 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday morning, December 20, 2000, at Loudon Hospital. Laura was a charter member of Second Baptist Church in Lenoir City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bethel C. Jenkins; son, Wayne Jenkins; grandson, Paul Allen Jenkins parents, Will Weaver and Sarah Turnbill Weaver. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Jenkins Moore and Gilson of Talbott; grandchildren, Jane Matthews and husband Tony of Jefferson City, Charles Moore and wife Charlene of Mooresville NC; great grandchildren, Chris and Megan Matthews of Jefferson City, Shawn, Scott and Steven Jenkins all of Texas; great great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Matthews; special friend, Frances Hickem of Loudon. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Friday followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Jenkins family.
Green, Mose age 79 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 20, 2000, at the V. A. Hospital in Johnson City. Mose was of the Baptist Faith. He was a veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Army and a Purple Heart recepient. Mose was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Green; daughter, Evelyn Christine Green; granddaughter, April Sabrina Green. Survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Genn and Mark Wheeler of Aurora, CO.; sons & daughters-in-law, Rev. Bob and Nancy Green of Paducah, KY., Ronnie and Mary Lou Green of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Jonathan Green and wife Gena, Mike Green and Sam Green; sisters, Viola Stout and Ada Brummitt both of Lenoir City; brother, Roy Green of Athens; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Bo Selvage officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services with full military honors conferred by East Tn. Veteran Honor Guard. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the Green Family.
Waller, Altha June Monger, age 66 of Oral Community, Roane Co., passed away Saturday Dec. 23 at her home. A member of the Oral Baptist Church. Retired from Maremont Corporation in Loudon. Preceded in death by parents T.L. and Pearl Monger, Brother Andrew "Buddy" Monger, infant sister Chistine Monger. Survived by her husband,James H. Waller; Children and spouses: Ranell and Mike Lane of Kingston, James Darryl and Diane Waller of Oral Community, Andrew Duane and Charlotte Waller of Lenoir City, and Michelle and Joey Foxx of Loudon; 8 Grand Children; sister, Norma Chaney and husband Hubert Chaney of Snellville, Ga.; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 P.M. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Thom Tapp and Rev. Jack Belcher will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Wednesday at Loudon County Memorial Gardens with services held by Rev. Keller Brown. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Waller family.
James T. Maher, III, age 63 of Lenoir City, passed away Friday evening, December 22, 2000 at Ft. Sanders Loudon Hospital. James attended the South Holston Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Korean war serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Gene Palmer. He is survived by his wife: Donna Lane Maher; children: James Daniel Maher, Donna Wolford and husband Thurman, Steven Palmer and wife Susan, Debbie Bagley, and John Palmer. Grandson: Stephen A. Maher and wife Amanda. Several other grandchildren. Brother: John Paul Maher. Several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, Rev. Jack Palmer and Rev. Joey Cagley will officiate. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Maher family.
DeWitt, Rev. Hollis Harrison,  Age 87 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, December 25, 2000 at the Park West Medical Center. Rev. DeWitt was a member of Hickory Creek Community Baptist Church and had been a Baptist Minister for 37 years. A veteran of the United States Navy serving as Machinist Mate 2nd Class during WWII. Rev. DeWitt was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Arden Dewitt; his son, Dan Avery DeWitt; granddaughter ,Shannon Dotson; parents, Charles and Etta Webb DeWitt; sisters: Leota Mashburn and Juanita Dunlap; son-in-law, Zeke Swanson. He is survived by his daughters: Joyce Anderson and husband Glenn of Marietta, Ga., Brenda Swanson of Brentwood, Tn., Marilyn Dotson and husband Gary of Knoxville, Robbie Schrimpsher and husband Mike of Lenoir City; sons: Buford DeWitt and wife Lucille, Eddie DeWitt all of Lenoir City; 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; sisters: Mildred Hicks and husband Roscoe of Lenoir City, Reba Wilson of Madisonville and Arminda Stinnett of Woodruff, S.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Spears and Rev. Mike Wankowski officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery with military honors conferred by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Grandsons will serve as pall bearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the following at Park West Hospital for their care of our Dad over the past three years: the Emergency Room Physicians, the wonderful nurses in ER, ICU, CCU, MICU, & COU, the X-Ray Techs, the Respiratory Therapists & all the CNA’s who took care of him. He loved you all so much and you made a very difficult three years easier for him. We would also like to thank Farragut First Baptist, Grassy Valley, Edgemoor Baptist & Centerview Churches for the food you provided in the ICU/CCU lounges over the years. May God bless each of you for ministering to not only our needs, but the thousands of families that have passed through there in very difficult times. A special thanks to all Dad’s physicians who took such good care of him over the years; Dr. Barnett, Drs. Michael & Don Mitchell, Dr. Luchsinger, Dr. Marietta, Dr. Diltz, Dr. Gimble, Dr. Silver, Dr. Gholson, Dr. Boyce, Dr. Congleton, Dr. Caplan, Dr. Byrd, Dr. Bergia and all of their office staff. A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jesse Doers & Ms. Janet Heffern for the love and compassion you not only showed our Dad during the last hour of his life, but the kindness you showed to our family during that very trying time will never be forgotten. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the DeWitt family. 
Hinkle, George Paul, age 64 of Seymour, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2000 at the Baptist Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from a T & T after 38 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Hinkle. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Bailey and husband Cameron of Louisville; grandchildren, Marissa Vineyard and James Bailey; mother, Blanche Liles Hinkle of Knoxville; brothers, Dennis Hinkle and David Hinkle; sister, Carolyn Hinkle all of Knoxville. Several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home chapel with Rev. George Hollander officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Friday to proceed to the Woodlawn Cemetery in Lenoir City for grave-side services and interment at 11 a.m. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Hinkle family.
Weaver, Deborah Armour age 44 of Philadelphia, TN, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, December 26, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Deborah was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Lenoir City. She was a teacher with the Loudon County School System for 23 years, teaching at North Middle School and most recently Highland Park Elementary School. She was a member of the TEA and the NEA, and was the recipient of several "Teacher of the Year" awards. Deborah is survived by her husband of 22 years, Ruben Weaver; daughter Sarah; parents, John H. and Inez Armour; father-in law and mother-in-law Rev. Frank and Hazel Weaver all of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Charles Armour and Rev. Scott Cagle officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at Lake View Cemetery for grave side services. Pall bearers Jim Greenway, David Clinton, Arthur Kelso, Darrell Tuck, Joe Malloy, and David Meers. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Highland Park Elementary School Library, 4404 Highway 11 East, Lenoir City, TN 37772 for the purchase of books, or to Calvary Baptist Church, 300 West First Avenue, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home is serving the Weaver family.
Gambill, Jesse age 88 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday afternoon December 26,2000 at Park West Hospital. Jesse was a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church, the Sons of the Confederacy and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Jesse was a graduate of Farragut High School and the University of Tennessee. After graduation, he taught High School in Hixon Tennessee (Hamilton County) for three years. Jesse then took a position with the Knoxville Post Office and worked there for thirty one years until his retirement in 1972. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Andrew Jackson Gambill and Mollie Jane Walker Gambill; sister, Lida Gambill; Survivors: wife, Doris Lents Gambill; niece, Mary Jane Cook Hilyer of Knoxville ;nephew, John Hilyer of Farragut; Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Thursday at Edgewood Cemetery for graveside service with Rev. James D. Clayton officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Gambill, Jesse age 88 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday afternoon December 26,2000 at Park West Hospital. Jesse was a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church, the Sons of the Confederacy and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Jesse was a graduate of Farragut High School and the University of Tennessee. After graduation, he taught High School in Hixon Tennessee (Hamilton County) for three years. Jesse then took a position with the Knoxville Post Office and worked there for thirty one years until his retirement in 1972. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Andrew Jackson Gambill and Mollie Jane Walker Gambill; brothers, Dr. Perry Gambill and Dr. Joe Gambill; sisters, Lida, Mary and Bessie Gambill; Survivors: wife of 43 years, Doris Lents Gambill; niece, Mary Jane Cook Hilyer of Knoxville ;nephew, John Hilyer of Farragut; Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Thursday at Edgewood Cemetery for graveside service with Rev. James D. Clayton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Wallace, Fredia Mae, age 56 of Lenoir City passed away suddenly Wednesday evening December 27, 2000 at her home. Fredia attended West Lenoir Church of God. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Grindstaff; step son, Dennis Wolever; Survivors: husband, Lynn Wallace; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Billy Hucklebee of the home; sons and daughter-in-law, David and Pam Lewis of Loudon, Bobby King of the home; step daughters and son-in-law, Glenda and Randy Ogle of Walland, Tracy Wallace of Florida; several grandchildren and step grandchildren; mother, Leone Grindstaff; brother, C. Clay Grindstaff; sister, Portia Wiggins all of Lenoir City; mother-in-law, Mattie Ross of Knoxville; The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Friday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Wallace officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday at the Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Wallace family.
DeArmond, Albert Curtis (Abb) Age 84 of Farragut passed away Friday afternoon December 29, 2000 at Park West Hospital Abb was a member of the Dixie Lee Baptist Church, the Farragut Ruritan Club, and the First Families of Tennessee. He was an employee of Charles H. Bacon Co., Loudon, Tennessee from 1939 - 1959, self-employed businesses of Farragut Gulf and American Services Stations in Farragut and contract school bus services for Knox County school system until retirement in 1978. Preceded in death by parents, David Leander and Sarah Brown DeArmond. Sisters: Flora Blair, Ida Houston, Bess Hammonds, Ruby Bobbit Hendren; brothers: Luther David DeArmond and Bruce DeArmond. Survivors: wife, Nora Harbin DeArmond; daughter, Margaret Reynolds; son-in-law, Dr. C. Lentz Reynolds, Jr.; grand-daughter, Lisa Shanahan and husband, Daniel; all of Lookout Mountain, TN; grandson, Lentz Reynolds III of Chattanooga, TN; great-granddaughter, Tara Margaret; and great-grandson, Torin Daniel Shanahan, all of Lookout Mountain, TN; brothers and sisters-in laws: Lillian Harbin, Rockwood, TN; Anna Mary Harbin, Montgomery, AL; Ruby Taylor Harbin, Knoxville and numerous nieces and nephews, F. H. Harbin of Powell, TN. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home - Farragut Chapel with funeral services to follow at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. James Clayton officiating. Interment will follow in the Edgewood Cemetery in Bearden. Honorary pall bearers: Ruritan Club members. Active pall bearers Charles Butler, Hugh Butler, Doyle Arwood, William Stolzenburg, Ralph Conlee, Ralph Shipley, and James Wilson. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the DeArmond family.
Wright, Gladys Fritts Age 79 of Roswell, Ga. Formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday December 31, 2000, in the North Fulton Hospital in Roswell. She was a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Corbett and Effie Fritts; brothers, James L. and Kenneth L. Fritts. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William Richard (Dick) Wright; daughter and son-in-law, Virginia W. and Steve C. Strawderman of Marietta; nephew, Stephen L. Fritts of Roswell, Ga; uncle, Bill Fritts of Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Harper officiating. Burial will be in the Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Active pall bearers will be Curtis Fritts, Stephen L. Fritts, Walter Gunster, Kenneth (Nig) Hines, Bobby Turpin and Stephen Day. Honorary pall bearers will be Bill Fritts, Charles Varner, Jr. and Erby Byrn. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Wright family.

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