Speers, Fred L. age 85, of the Poplar Springs Community Kingston, passed away Tuesday evening May 2, 2000, at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. Fred attended Bradbury United Methodist Church. He was retired from Union Carbide K-25 plant. Fred taught music for many years and was an avid fiddler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Asbury Speers and Amanda Isabel Stidham Speers. Brothers, Eckel, Harold and Kenneth Speers. Survivors: Wife of 60 years, Mamie Lee Wafford Speers. Daughters and sons-in-law, Jean Layman of Pendleton Indiana, Sue and Clark Lewis of Estill Springs, Rita and Clayton Conley of Dayton. Grandchildren, Mitzi Swaim and husband Sam, Holly Tyler and husband Derrik, Dawn Burgett and husband Stan, Mark Lewis and wife Tracy, Christy Ford. Great grandchildren, Sarah and Ariel Swaim, Kirby and Karli Burgett. Sisters, Ethel Weatherley and Roxie Denton both of Lenoir City, Vada Jenkins and Georgia Speers both of Kingston. Brother, Barnie Speers of Kingston. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 A.M. Friday Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Eddie Click and Rev. Malcolm Wansley officiating. Interment will follow in the Poplar Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Donoher, Paul age 72, a resident of Tellico Village, died suddenly in Stuart, Florida, on April 5, 2000. He was formerly a teacher and administrator at Detroit Country Day School in Birmingham, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Gloria, 2 brothers, 1 sister and 3 children. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Tellico Village Community Church at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 12. Memorials may be sent to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207, a charity that Mr. Donoher supported.
Owens, Thomas Hunter age 68 of the Dogwood Community Kingston, formerly of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday evening May 4, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Tommy was a member of Oral Baptist Church but had recently attended Hilltop Baptist Church. He was a retired Heating and Air Contractor in Knox County. A veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army and was a purple heart recipient. Tommy was a Lt. with the the East Roane County Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Clarence Owens Sr. and Katherine Thomas Owens. Sisters, Betty J. Smith and Sue Gibson. Brothers, John C. Owens Jr. and William K. Owens. Survivors: Wife of 49 years, Virginia Kanipe Owens. Children and spouses, David and Beth Owens of Strawberry Plains, Pamela and Don Hamlin of Texas City Texas, Patricia and Jerry Chambers of Maryville. 15 grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Jack Kyle officiating. Graveside services 2 P.M. Sunday Dogwood Cemetery. Pall bearers, Phillip Knox, Robert Smith, Bryan Pelfrey, Trevor and Kevin Hamlin, Michael Owens, Donald Hamlin and Jerry Chambers. Honorary pall bearers will be members of the East Roane County Volunteer Fire Department. Memorials may be made to the East Roane County Fire Department % Faye Eblen 831 New Midway Road Kingston Tn. 37763. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
McKee, Bennie Ray, age 64 of Greenback, passed away suddenly Friday evening, May 5, 2000, at Loudon Hospital. Bennie was retired from the Old Hickory Brick Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Effie Lambert McKee. Brothers, Arthur Lee McKee and Cleo McKee. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Cheryl McKee of Greenback. Grandchildren, Nancy Jean and Stevie Ray McKee. Sisters, Emma Jane Kagley of Maryville, Nancy Johnson of Greenback. Brother, John McKee of Friendsville. Several nieces and nephews. Special nephew, Leroy Johnson of Greenback. Funeral services 2 P.M. Monday Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Hubert Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Axley Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Fine, Mary Sue Wheeler, age 73 of Knoxville, formerly of Blount County, passed away Friday afternoon May 5, 2000 at Loudon Health Care Center. Sue attended Bookwalter United Methodist Church. She was retired from Toms Foods with 25 years of service. Sue was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Fine. Parents, Ora and Myrtle Simerly Wheeler. Brothers, Gordon and Paul Wheeler. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Galyon of Lenoir City. Grandchildren, Billy Galyon and wife Missie, Beth Galyon. Great grandchildren, Ashlyn and Madison Galyon. Sister, Marge Graves of Maryville. Brother, Clarence (Pete) Wheeler of Maryville. Several nieces and nephews. Special friend, Dot Hembree of Knoxville. Graveside services 3 P.M. Sunday Lenoir City Cemetery Rev. Henry Lenoir officiating. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Coleman, Irene E. age 92 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon Tennessee, passed away Sunday evening May 7, 2000 at the Loudon Health Care Center. Irene was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She was a advertising solicitor for the Cleveland Press and an officer for the Newspaper Guild for many years. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Coleman, Son, James J. Coleman. Parents, John and Lela Shaeffer McKinnon.. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Gene Kray of the Tellico Village Community Loudon Tennessee. 11 Grandchildren. 22 Great grandchildren. A mass of the resurrection will be held at 9:30 A.M. Thursday at Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church Father Tom Elasser officiating. Interment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Family will receive friends from 2-4 P.M. and from 7-9 P.M. Wednesday at Craciun Funeral Home 14925 East Bagley Road, Middleburg Ohio.
West, Artie (Granny) age 81 of Lenoir City passed away Sunday, May 7, 2000 at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Her hobby was raising animals and she loved her dogs. She was preceded in death by her sons, Danny and Johnny West. Survived by her children & spouses, Billy and Bonnie West of Clinton, Delphia and Robert Faddis of Lenoir City, James West of Georgia, Wanda Sheffey of Loudon, Lois and Garry Miller of Lenoir City and Linda West of Claxton; grandchildren, Tracy Jones of Knoxville, Tony and Gilbert Lowe of Knoxville, Julia Moon of Loudon, Cheryl Culbertson of Georgia, Garry Lynn Miller of Lenoir City, Jean Ann Blankenship of Lenoir City, William Brock of Walland, James Brock of Knoxville; 5 great grandchildren; sister, June Patton of Florida; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Violet Parris and Betty Harvey. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Obie Campbell will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Pine Grove Church Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge. 
Duff, Ethel Murray age 87 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday evening May 10, 2000 at her home. Ethel was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lenoir City for over 50 years. A retired school teacher with Lenoir City Schools. Ethel was a member of the Christian Women’s Club, Order of Easter Star #188, the Clionian Club of Lenoir City and the Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Duff; parents, John and Laura Murray; sister, Nannie Murray; and brothers, Elmer and Charlie Murray. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and John W. Stout of Knoxville; Grandchildren, Marty Young Troxler and husband Rob of Knoxville, Scott Young and wife Kristi Kizer Young of Lenoir City. Funeral services 2 P.M. Saturday Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Dick DeMerchant and Rev. Keith Wilkerson, officiating. Interment will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City in charge.
Tamosiunas, Richard age 72 of the Tellico Village community Loudon Tennessee, formerly of Oak Lawn Illinois, passed away Wednesday evening May 10, 2000 at his home. Richard was retired from Pipe Fitters Local #597 in Chicago Illinois. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. Richard was a member of Loudon American Legion Post #120. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth Tamosiunas. Sons and daughers-in-law, Richard and Lorie Tamosiunas of Illinois, Michael Tamosiunas of the home. Eric and Nicki Tamosiunas of Illinois. Grandchildren, Ricky and Kristine. Niece, Janine Johnson and husband David. Great niece, Sandy Johnson. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City Tennessee in charge.
Goodwin, Robert C. age 58 of Lenoir City passed away suddenly Wednesday May 10, 2000 in Foley Alabama. Robert was retired from Viskase as a supervisor with 23 years of service. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Peggy Goodwin. Survivors: Wife, Joyce Nelson Goodwin.Son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Janice Goodwin of Lenoir City. Daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Joe Bays of Lenoir City. Grandchildren, Brandon and Bethany Goodwin Kristen, Katy and Kelly Bays. Parents, Boyd and Ruth Shinpaugh Goodwin of Lenoir City. Sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilma and Gene Gartrell of Chester Virginia, Linda and Harry Nelson of Summerdale Alabama. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 A.M. Saturday Click Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Miller, Frances Sue Ralston age 49 of Homer Illinois, Formerly of Lenoir City Tennessee, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2000 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana Illinois. Frances was a member of West Broadway Baptist Church in Lenoir City. She was an employee of Carle Foundation Hospital for 8 years. Frances was preceded in death by her son, Shawn Miller. Parents, Ernest Lee Ralston Sr. and Mayme Sue Lee Ralston. Brother, Ernest L. Ralston Jr. Sister, Shirley Jean Lemke. Survivors: Husband, Paul Miller. Daughter, LaWanda Miller of the home. Son and daughter-in-law, James Olin and Deanna Miller of Nowata Oklahoma. Sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Hans Assmann of Champaign Illinois. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12-2 P.M. Sunday followed by funeral services at 2 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Joe Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City Tennessee in charge. Condolences may be sent to the family
Keener, James Anthony ( Jimmy) age 34 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday May 10, 2000 in Concord North Carolina. Jimmy was a member of Iron Workers Local #384 in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl Keener, Lora and Joe Britton. Uncle, Jimmy Keener. Survivors: Daughter, Samantha Keener of Lenoir City. Mother of his children, Michelle Keener of Lenoir City. Parents, Carl Keener and wife Cathleen of Loudon, Pat Sydes of Knoxville. Twin brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Emily Keener of MacComb Michigan. Nieces, Patricia, Amanda and Courtney. 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 Rev. Elmer Summey officiating Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Saturday at Big Tocoa Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City
Kilby, Jackie Ray Sr. age 56 of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday evening May 10, 2000 at U. T. Hospital. Jackie was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Jackson ( Jack) Kilby, mother, Irene White Kilby Runion, brother, Kenneth Paul Kilby. Survivors: Children, Tanya Marie Roblero of Madisonville, Gracie Mae Kilby, Rickey Kilby, Jackie Ray Kilby Jr. all of Knoxville. 7 Grandchildren. Brothers, Jay Will Kilby, Bobby Joe Kilby and Frank Burwell Kilby all of Lenoir City. Sister, Shirley Sue Roach of Lenoir City. Special cousin, Kathleen Vaughn of Lenoir City. Special Nephews, Walter, Jerry and John. Family and friends will gather at 4 P.M. Saturday at Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services Rev. Gary Bingham officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Pittman, Hattie V. Wright, age 102 of Knoxville passed away Friday, May 12, 2000 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center. She was born August 12, 1897 in Monroe Co. She was a member of Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She loved her children and her flowers. A former employee of Knoxville Knitting Mill. Preceded in death by husbands, Erskin Wright and E. J. (Jack) Pittman; children, Senora Thomas, Mary Della Pittman and James H. Pittman; several brothers and sisters. Survived by her children and spouses, Eulys & Norma Wright of Seymour, Kenneth & Annie Pittman of Morristown, Ambers & Edis Pittman of Clover, S.C., William E. & Vie Pittman of Carrollton, Oh., Stacy Warden of Bluefield, W. Va., Edith Miller of Orange, Tx., Marjorie Minyard of Hixon, Roxie Rhea of Big Gap, N.C., Betty June & Marvin Adcox of Temple, Tx.; daughter-in-law, Sherry Pittman of Lenoir City; 33 grandchildren; 64 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; close friend, Ruby Smith of Knoxville. The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at the church. Rev. Don Hubbard will officiate. Burial will follow in the Marietta Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Buffington, Herbert Milton, age 78 of Plant City, Florida formerly of Lenoir City passed away Thursday, May 11, 2000 in Florida. He served in the Army Air Corp. He was retired from O. R. N. L. A member of Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Plant City. Survived by his wife, Kay Moody Buffington; sons/stepsons, Herbert Milton Buffington Jr. of Atlanta, Ga. Charlie Johnson of Knoxville; daughters/stepdaughters, Cherry Huskey of Hudson, Fl., Donna Garbin of Robertsdale, Al., Kathy Johnson Danyo of Plant City, Fl. and Patricia Johnson Phillips of Windermer, Fl.; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchildren; 5 brothers; 3 sisters. A memorial graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Monday in Highland Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jack Belcher officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge of local arrangements.
Kizer, Clarice Roach, age 64 of Lenoir City passed away Saturday afternoon May 13, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Clarice was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Yale and Towne with 18 years of service. Clarice was preceded in death by her husband, Don H. Kizer. Parents, Rev. Clarence H. Roach and Nuel Barron Roach. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Larry Goosie of Knoxville. Son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Angie Kizer of Lenoir City. Grandchildren, Matthew and Blair Goosie, Chelsea Renee and Benjamin Douglas Kizer. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday and proceed to Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 11 A.M. with Rev. Ronnie White officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Pendergrass, Marion Duncan, age 68 of the Tellico Village Community Loudon Tennessee, formerly of Trumbull Connecticut, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2000 at Ft. Sanders Hospital in Knoxville Tn. Marion was of the Baptist faith. He ended his career at Monet Jewelry Co., in New York City, as Executive Vice President. Marion was retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Major, and had seven year’s active service as a pilot. He was very interested in sports, was an avid reader and adored his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joan Richardson Pendergrass. Children and spouses, Teresa Lynn Sutton and husband David, of Kennesaw, Georgia, David Scott Pendergrass and wife, Suzanne of Norcross, Georgia. Grandchildren, Michael Paul Sutton, Matthew Brian Sutton, Robert James Pendergrass and Rachel Austin Pendergrass. Brother and sister-in-law, Charles C. Pendergrass Jr. and Jean of Gastonia, North Carolina. Sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Vlachos and John of Alexandria, Virginia. Nieces, Vicki, Sharon, Carol and Marie. Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Calvin Pendergrass Sr. and Lois Duncan Pendergrass and one nephew, Paul Vlachos. A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at 2 P.M. Friday at the Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Stephen Nash officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the vestibule of the church. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Terrier Club, Wofford College, Spartanburg S.C. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Ogrodowski, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Allsop and the staff at Dialysis West Clinic, for their compassion and care. The family would also like to thank their neighbors in Tellico Village for their support. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City Tennessee in charge.
Black, Irene Myers age 86 of Greenback, passed away early Monday morning May 15, 2000, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Irene was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church. She retired as a teacher from Greenback School. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Black. Daughter, Wanda Black Chapman. Parents, Nathan and Martha Myers. Sisters, Rosie Everett, Carsie Cope and Victory Myers. Brothers, Arthur and Levi Myers. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Carol Black of Lenoir City. Son-in-law, Roy J. Chapman of Maryville. Granddaughters and husbands, Crystal and Peter Calkin of Maryville, Pam and David Phelps of Lenoir City. Great granddaughter, Jesse Klatt of Lenoir City and her father, Jeff Klatt of Tellico Village. Grandson, Todd Chapman of Lexington, Kentucky. Sisters, Louise Rainwater and Euretha Patterson both of Maryville. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 P.M. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 7 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Mary Parson officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Wednesday at Oakland United Methodist Church Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church Bldg Fund or to the Greenback Volunteer Rescue Squad. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge
Schram, Dennis George age 62 of 604 West Tenth Avenue, Lenoir City Tennessee, the home of his sister and brother-in-law, passed away Tuesday evening May 16, 2000. Dennis was born and raised in Algonac Michigan. He was retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years of service, and proudly served 3 years in Vietnam. Dennis was a member of the Fred Quantz Memorial V F W Post 3901 of Algonac Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Anthony Schram and Valerie Laura Sprankel Schram. Survivors: Sisters, Deborah and Lonnie Bryant of Lenoir City, Doreen and Johnny Ayers of Lenoir City, Deanna (Sandy) and James Miller of China Michigan, Dee Joyce Saph of Iron Wood Michigan, Donna and Theodore Good of Summerville South Carolina. Brothers and sisters-in-law, Dirk and Darlene Schram of Algonac Michigan, David and Heidi Schram of Fayetteville North Carolina, Dale and Jean Schram of Fayetteville Northa Carolina, Duane and Sue Schram of Marine City Michigan. Lots of loving nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services 2 P.M. Friday Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronny Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the U.S. Navy and the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Cates, Opal Harris Bible age 75 of Lenoir City passed away Friday morning May 19, 2000 at her home. Opal was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her Daughter, Brenda Sue (Susie) Bible. Parents, William Grady Harris and Beatrice Shepherd Harris. Sister, Mary Porsus. Brothers, Curtis and Jack Harris. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Lonnie Jones with whom she made her home, Glenna Mullenix of Lenoir City. Sons, and daughters-in-law, Ron Bible of California, Newton and Brenda Bible Of Halls, Bill and Brenda Bible Of Dandridge, Jeff Bible and Kim Womack of Knoxville. Granddaughter, Janice Wolfe. Great Grandsons, Dennis and Dane Wolfe. Step grandsons, Dakota Jones , Coty Giffin and Tommy Franks. Sister, Marie Noe of Knoxville. Brother and sister-in-law, John and Bobbi Harris of Rockwood. Several nieces and nephews. Special friend, Clarence Heath. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Sunday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Anita Garman officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Monday at Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services. The family would like to thank Housecall Hospice for their compassion and care. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.
Richards. Charles Hobson (Chuck), age 64 of Ten Mile, passed away suddenly Saturday, evening May 20, 2000, at the Roane Medical Center. Chuck was a member of High Ridge Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for Bacon Trucking Company. Chuck was preceded in death by his first wife, Lille Mae Bettis Richards. Survivors: Wife, Betty Brown Richards. Son and daughter-in-law, Carson and Judith Owens of Ten Mile. Daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Charles Blackburn of Sandwich Illinois, Bobbie Whitney and Ron Lanier of Kingston Illinois. Step daughters, Jessica Williams of Ten Mile, Teresa Duncan Knoxville. Step sons, Gerald Andrew and Jimmy Dean Breazeale both of Kingston. 10 grandchildren. 8 great grandchildren. Brother, Merle Richards of Greeneville. Sister, Pearl Tunnell of Greeneville. 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 Rev. Bryson Wood officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Wednesday at Paint Rock Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Lawrence, Nancy Maples age 53 of Maryville, formerly of Knoxville, born again believer and graduated Sunday afternoon May 21, 2000 at Baptist Hospital. Nancy was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Maples. Sister-in-law, Bobbie Maples. This is one of Gods’ richest blessings, not only to know, her but also to love her, and let her love you back. Let her light shine on you now. Still waiting on graduation are her surviving husband, Ronnie Lawrence. Daughter, Shannon Lawrence of the home. Mother, Mildred Maples of Ft. Myers Florida. Brothers, Jesse Maples of Maynardville, Jeff Maples and wife, Margie of Ft. Myers Florida. Sisters, Patsy Lang of Oregon and Mary Rutter of Maynardville. A host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The body will lie in state from 12-2 P.M. Wednesday at Woodlawn Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 2 P.M. with Rev. David Latham officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, P.O. Box 323, Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City
Eubanks, Catherine Elizabeth Sellers, age 84 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday evening, May 20, 2000, at Park West Hospital. Catherine was a member of Grassy Valley Baptist Church. She was retired from Eaton, Yale and Towne. Catherine was a graduate of Farragut High School. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Jean Pickett. Brothers, Sammy Sellers and Cecil Sellers. Sisters, Dora Kirby and Rosella Lowery. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Sandra Eubanks of Knoxville. Grandchildren, Richard Eubanks and Karen McCarty both of Knoxville, Terry Pickett, Alvin Pickett, Tammy Welcher and Jennifer Prendergast all of Iowa. 5 great grandchildren. Special friends, Lloyd Fritts and Joana Blair, Bob and Eva McClanahan all of Knoxville. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services. 11 A.M. Wednesday Grassy Valley Baptist Church Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Edgewood Cemetery. Pall bearers, Richard Eubanks, Terry Pickett, Lloyd Fritts, Shawn Welcher, Bob McClanahan and Wesley Boyd. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike.
Arden, Linda Ruth Johnson age 49 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday morning, May 23, 2000 at Loudon Health Care Center. She was a former member of West Broadway Baptist Church. An avid quilt maker. A former secretary to the minister at Loudon Health Care and was active in the residence council. Preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Vancie Johnson; brother, Russell Johnson Jr. She is survived by sisters, Louise Cook of Lenoir City, Lillian Sarten of Lenoir City, Barbara Lane of Loudon and Joyce White of Sweetwater; brothers, David Johnson, Larry Johnson and Kenneth Johnson all of of Lenoir City, John Johnson of Knoxville; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. 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. Sam Petty and Rev. Michael Price will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Hickory Valley Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge.
Young, Lester William age 85 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday morning, May 23, 2000 at the Park West Hospital. Lester was a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church where he was ordained a Deacon in 1949. He was a member of Steam Fitters Local #718. Lester is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beulah Davis Young; sons and daughter-in-law, L. D. and Colleen Young of Dahlonega, Ga., Marvin Young of Lenoir City; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Richard Brown of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Terri Rider, Mike Young, Maribeth Griffin, Patti Lyn Adams, Ami Young, Marty Lenoir Young Troxler and Marvin Scott Young and Cori Brown; 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Clayton officiating. Burial will follow in Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. Grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pall bearers. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Long, Charles A. age 61 of Deltona, Fla. passed away Thursday, May 25, 2000 at the U. T. Medical Center. He was retired from Flagler Beach, Fla. as a Building Official. He was a veteran of the Marine Corp., 1st Marine Division serving during the Korean War. A lifetime member of the V. F. W. Charles was a PGA golf professional. He had recorded six holes -in- one during his career. He is survived by his wife, Mary P. Long; daughter, Terri Lynn Tyson & husband, Kirk of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; step-son, Tony McCloud of Deltona, Fla.; step-daughter, Vicki Coleman of Alabama; sisters, Martha Anderson of Deltona, Fla., Cindy Long, Vickie Boone and husband, Roy of Lenoir City; brothers, Thomas Wesley Williams and wife, Linda of Somerset, Ky., David Sparks of Morristown, Ed Long and wife, Sherry of Lenoir City, Tony Long of Lenoir City; step-mother, Nettie Mae Shubert Long of Lenoir City; special niece, Mona Rollins and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.  Friday , May 26, with funeral services to follow at 8:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. C. Mark Gooden will officiate. Family and friends will meet at Click Funeral Home 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27, and proceed to Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Full military honors will be conferred by the East Tn. Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge.
Lane, Oscar E. Sr., age 79 of Lenoir City went to be with the Lord Friday evening, May 26, 2000 at Park West Hospital. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lenoir City. Retired from T. V.A. A member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #102 for over 50 years. A veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Lane; brothers, Oliver Lane, Edgar Lane and Claiborne Lane; sister, Voncile M. Bond. Survived by his wife, Helen Lane; son & daughter-in-law, Oscar and Donna Lane Jr. of Lenoir City; daughters, Sue Spoon of Knoxville and Pamela Hogan of Dalton, Ga.; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Merle Lawley of Jackson, Ala. and Dorothy Harvey of Mobile, Ala.; several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:15 Sunday with funeral services to follow at 8:30 p.m in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bill Wilkinson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith to Victory, First Baptist Church, 2085 Simpson Road E., Lenoir City, TN. 37772. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge.
Wilson, Randal Alan (Randy),  age 42, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday morning May 27, 2000 at his home. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Loudon. An Engineer for U. S. Cellular. He served on the church vestry. He was a member of the National Executive Committee for U. S. Cellular. A 1975 graduate of Lenoir City High School. Randy attended U. T. Knoxville, East Tn. State University, Maryville College and received his Certificate of Education for ministry at the University of the South. Preceded in death by his niece, Tonya Smith. Survived by his parents, Albert & Pauline Wilson of Lenoir City; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn & Robert Simpson, Jo Anne & Carl Smith, Wanda & Ronnie Queener all of Lenoir City, Christine & Don Embler of Irving, TX.; brothers and sister-in-law, Jack & Gaynelle Wilson of Kingston, Richard Wilson of Atlanta, GA.; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, many friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday followed by a funeral church service with communion at 8 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Farragut, with the Rev. A.D. Lewis and Rev. Gail Brown officiating. Family and friends will gather at 1 P.M. Monday at New Providence Cemetery in Lenoir City for graveside services. Employees of U.S. Cellular will serve as honorary pall bearers. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Children's Organ Transplant Association @www.cota.org., the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection at Loudon or to the Loudon County Humane Society. Friends may call at their convenience from 2-5 P.M. Sunday at the Click Funeral Home-Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike.
Kirkpatrick, Evelyn Butler age 58 of Knoxville Tennessee, formerly of Bienville Louisana, passed away Saturday evening May 27, 2000 at St. Marys Hospice Center in Halls. Evelyn moved to Farragut in 1981, and has been a member of First Baptist Church of Concord for 19 years. She was a bank manager for many years in Louisiana, and had worked as an assistant vice president for Home Federal Bank in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Moses and Rae Cox Butler. Brother, Buddy Butler. Survivors: Husband of 41 years, Glen Kirkpatrick. Daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Billy Blackwell of Athens La. Sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Tamala Kirkpatrick of Knoxville, Mitchell and Julie Kirkpatrick of Arcadia La. Grandchildren, April Nicole Blackwell and William Zachery Blackwell of Athens La. One step granddaughter, two step grandsons and two step great grandchildren. Brother and sister-in-law, A.C. and Anita Butler of Minden La. Sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Bernie Balch of Haughton La., Doris and Jimmy Simmons of Shreveport La. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 A.M. Tuesday Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel Rev. Steve Peek officiating. Interment Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike.
Milford, Mary Louise Duthie, age 85 of Knoxville, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday morning May 27, 2000 at Brakebill Nursing Home. Mary Lou was a graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. in Home Economics in 1939. She taught school in Iowa and at West Hills Elementary in Knoxville. She later tutored many students in her home in West Hills. Mary Lou was a resident of Oak Ridge from 1944 to 1957, and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She moved to Knoxville in 1957, and was an active member of Bearden United Methodist Church. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her daughter, Joanne S. Milford. Parents, Vernon J. Duthie and Mary Estelle Campbell Duthie. Brother, Richard E. C. Duthie. Survivors: Husband of 60 years, Robert P. Milford Sr. Son and daughter-in-law, Robert P. Milford Jr. and Sarah G. Milford of Knoxville. Daughters and son-in-law, Marilyn Milford Cooley and Dr. Norvin R. Cooley of Oregon City, Oregon, Dianne E. Milford of Lauderhill, Florida. Grandchildren, Andy Milford, Rachel Milford and Melissa Cooley. Sister, Lois C. Thomas of Knoxville. Memorial services 4 P.M. Friday June 2, 2000 Bearden United Methodist Church Dr. James S. Pollock officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment will be in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern Tennessee Chapter, 600 Henley Street, Suite 50, Knoxville, Tn. 37902, or to Bearden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 11065, Knoxville, Tn. 37939-1065, and specify that the memorial gift is in memory of Mary Lou Milford. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Milford family.
DeTorre, Isidore John age 91 of the Lenoir City Tennessee, formerly of Forest Hills Pennslyvania, passed away suddenly Friday evening May 26, 2000. Isidore was retired from Westinghouse, as a General Foreman. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Grubbs. Survivors: wife of 73 years, Helen M. DeTorre. Son and daughter-in-law, Don and Tonie DeTorre of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon Tennessee. Son-in-law, Bob Grubbs of Ormond Beach Florida. Grandchildren and spouses, Michelle and Steve Maggart of Brentwood Tn., Mark and Ann DeTorre of Eagan Minn., Bob Jr. and Denise Grubbs of Long Grove Ill., David and Peggy Grubbs of Cincinnati Ohio, Kathleen and Steve Theriot of Dunwoody Ga. 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Several nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the DeTorre family.
Calcote, Margaret Bright age 75 of 12515 Yarnell Road, Knoxville passed away Tuesday morning, May 30, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Survived by her husband, Donald Calcote; sons, Wendell Delaney of Knoxville, Clyde Buddy Delaney of Orlando, Fl.; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Laura Petty of Knoxville and Mittie Mae Turner of Indiana; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Don Hubbard officiating. A private graveside service will be held in the Marietta Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, Farragut.
Duncan, Lina Pearl, age 73 of 150 Trail View Drive , Loudon, passed away Wednesday May 31, 2000 at the home of her daughter. Granny was a member of Old Time Gospel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Barney Ray Duncan. Daughter, Jeanette Duncan Key. Granddaughter, Connie Key. Survivors: Children and spouses, Faye and John Thomas Sr. of Loudon, Hubert and Amy Duncan of Lenoir City, Rosetta and Billy Moses of Athens, Brenda Harness with whom she made her home. 12 Grandchildren. 22 Great grandchildren. 2 nieces and a nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Junior Ward and Rev. Roger Arwood 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 Duncan family.

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