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Obituaries From The
Knoxville News Sentinel
(Knox Co., TN)


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13 Apr 1999

CARROLL, GLADYS DAVENPORT - age 80, of Paso Robles, Calif., formerly of
LaFollette, passed away Thursday, April 8, 1999, at her home. She was of the
Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by: her first husband, Roosevelt
"Ted" Davenport; parents, Sherman and Florence Wilson Brown; brother,
Clifford Dob Brown. She is survived by: husband, John Carroll, Jr. of Paso
Robles, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia June and Lou Asavis of
Atascadero, Calif.; brothers, Everett, Willard and Wheeler Brown, all of
LaFollette, Sherman, Jr. and Billy Joe Brown, both of Powell, Tenn.; sisters,
Moverine Miller of LaFollette, and Reva Jean Jones of Slidell, La.; several
nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Martin
Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Bradshaw officiating. Interment will be
Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at 10 a.m. in Campbell Memorial Gardens. The
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday before the funeral
services. Martin Funeral Home of LaFollette, in charge of arrangements.

DOWNEY, WILLIAM WHITAKER - age 90, passed away Sunday, April 11, 1999, at the
Lake City Health Care Center. Preceded in death by wife, Jeannette Downey.
Survivors: stepsons, Roby E. Crouch of Louisville, Ky., Jack H. Crouch of
Andersonville, Tenn. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at
Norris Memorial Gardens with Dr. Keith Haverkamp officiating. Holley-Gamble
Funeral Home of Clinton in charge of all arrangements.

RYON, MRS. ADDIE JONES - passed away Sunday evening, April 11, 1999, at her
home in Deer Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Ryon;
son, W.S. Ryon and infant daughter; parents, Alva and Willie Jones; three
brothers, Leamon, Eason and Julian Jones; sister, Maude Nash; and two
grandsons and one granddaughter. Mrs. Ryon is survived by daughters,
Maeadjiel Hall of Lancing, Charmie Copas of Knoxville; son, William Ryon of
Detroit; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
brother, Clifford Jones of Deer Lodge; sisters, Dora Clark of Deer Lodge,
Hallie Chrisman and Betty Bain, both of Knoxville; and several nieces and
nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, April 13, 1999,
from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Sunbright with funeral service
to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Graveside service will
be held Wednesday morning, 11 a.m. at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge.

ROY, MR. JOHN W., JR. - age 66, of New Tazewell, TN, was born October 6, 1932
and passed away April 10, 1999 at The Claiborne County Hospital. He was a
member of The Lone Holly Baptist Church and enjoyed carpentry work. He was
preceded in death by parents, J.W. and Hala Roy; two brothers, Kenneth and
Glen Roy; infant sister, Geneva. He is survived by loving wife of 35 years,
Mildred Roy of New Tazewell; son and daughter-in-law, Randy A. and Jenny Roy
of New Tazewell; son, John W. Roy, III, of Knoxville; daughter and
son-in-law, Debbie and Bill Clayton of Tazewell; three grandchildren; five
step-grandchildren; brothers, Doyle Roy of Russell Springs, KY and Dean Roy
of West Chester, Ohio; sisters, Blanche Flanagan of Jamestown, KY, Hazel
Johnson of Russell Springs, KY, Faye Wilson of Jabez, KY and Mabel Chumley of
Cincinnati, Ohio and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and
friends. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 13,
1999 at The Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2
p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 with the Rev. Tony Baker and Rev. Lonnie
Douglas Dalton officiating. Music by Lone Holly Church Singers and Ross David
Whitaker. Pallbearers: David Roy, Roger Roy, Rodney Johnson, Garvey Johnson,
Larry Massengill, Charles Hampton, Wendell Wilson and Allen Holt. Honorary
Pallbearers: Bill Bunch, Joe Noah, Rick Love, Gary Joe Davis, Charles Brooks,
Jeff Epperson, Jerry Organ and James Ramsey. Burial in The Oak Grove
Cemetery. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.



14 Apr 1999

HALL, CLARENCE E. - age 89, of Harriman, passed away Monday, April 12, 1999
at Roane Medical Center. Mr. Hall was of the Presbyterian faith and was Owner
and Operator of Hall 5&10&25 Cents Store for 35 years. He was a member of
Woodman of The World and was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Annette
Hall McKinney. Survivors: wife, Frances E. Hall; sons, James W. Hall of
Harriman and Clarence R. Hall of Burley, Idaho; 15 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren. Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home
Chapel, Harriman, Reverend John Wagnon officiating. Interment in Roane
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman.

HINDS, MR. WILLIAM H. "BUSTER" - age 82, of West Wheeler Street, Rockwood,
passed away Tuesday, April 13th at his home. He was a member of The Rockwood
United Methodist Church, a United States Army Veteran of World War II, 50
year member of Rockwood American Legion and a retired Lab Technician with
Martin Marietta Y-12, Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by parents, David
and Edna Pratt Hinds and son, Johnny Hinds (1994). He is survived by wife,
Emma Hinds of Rockwood; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal Hinds Holloway
Robinson and Danny of Mt. Juliet; 2 grandchildren, K.C. Freels and Cara
Freels; sisters-in-law, Virginia Giles of Marion, Ohio, Frances Giles of
Athens, TN, Naomi Giles of Cantonment, Fla. and Darline Giles of Paxton,
Illinois; several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday
afternoon at 3:30 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Terry
Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in The Roane Memorial Gardens with
Full Military Honors by The Roane County Volunteer Honor Guards. The family
will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at The Evans Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Rockwood United Methodist
Church. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family of Mr. William H.
"Buster" Hinds.

POOLE, MRS. MARGARET - age 88, of Old Highway 70, Rockwood, passed away
Monday, April 12th. She was a member of The First Christian Church, Disciples
of Christ and a retired employee with J.C. Penney. She was preceded in death
by parents, Garrett and Della Irvin Wilson; sister, Maude Pierce and
brothers, Paul, Raymond and Clifford Wilson. She is survived by: husband,
Manuel Poole of Rockwood; son and daughter-in-law, David and Syble Poole of
Rockwood; 3 grandchildren, Tony Poole, Patricia Collins and Brenda Spellman;
6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
conducted Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Mortuary
with Rev. Ron Buck officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in The Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive
friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at The Evans Mortuary. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to The First Christian Church, Disciples of
Christ, Rockwood. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family of Mrs.
Margaret Poole.



15 Apr 1999

BUTLER, HELEN ELIZABETH - of Harriman, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 1999,
at Fort Sanders Park West Medical Center. She was a member of South Harriman
Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Rufe Butler. Survivors:
daughters, Dorthea Jo Canja of Knoxville, Wanda Scarbrough of Knoxville;
sons, Jack Butler of Michigan, Mike Butler of Knoxville; sisters, Jeanette
Strunk of Louisville, Ky., Edna Paul of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren,
Karen and Chris Canja of Knoxville, Laura and David Rich of Michigan,
Jennifer Threldkeld, Rick Scarbrough, David Scarbrough, Jeff Scarbrough,
Roger Savage of Georgia, Paula Lewis of Lenoir City, Dee Dee McDavid of
Kingsport, Tenn., Becky Hilton of Knoxville, Heath Butler of Knoxville; 12
great-grandchildren. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in
Harriman with Rev. Edsel West officiating. Interment in Willard Park
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Kyker
Funeral Home in Harriman. At the family request, memorial donations can be
made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38105.

POOLE, JOHNNY W. - age 51, of Harriman, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 1999,
at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Preceded in death by parents, K.B. and
Ada Poole; brother, Bob Poole. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Lifelong
resident of Roane County. Survivors: wife, Sherell Alcorn Poole of Harriman;
son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Nyna Poole of Chattanooga; brother, Dan
Poole of Rockwood; grandson, Jerrmy Lee of Harriman. Funeral 8 p.m. Thursday
at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Rev. Spencer Garner
officiating. Interment 1 p.m. Friday at Roane Memorial Gardens. The family
will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home in
Harriman.

TATE, JAMES N. (JIMMY) - age 83, of Robbins, Tenn., passed away Wednesday,
April 14, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Born in
Fayetteville, Tenn. January 6, 1916. He was a son of the late William R. and
Lucille Riddle Tate. He was a member of the Barton Chapel Congregational
Church in Robbins, where he served as trustee for many years. He was
currently serving as vice-chairman of the church board. In addition, he
served on the parish council, officers nominating committee, budget committee
and thrift shop committee. Jimmy owned and operated Tates Distributors in
Robbins for over 50 years. He was a 50 year member and past master of Masonic
Lodge #690 in Robbins. He was chairman of the Scott County Democratic Primary
Board for several years and was a member of the advisory board of First
National Bank in Oneida, Tenn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his wife, Reba Ruth Ross Tate; and one brother, William Tate. He is
survived by three sons, Norton Tate and wife, Zelma of Huntsville, Tenn.,
John Tate and wife, Brenda of Elgin, Tenn. and David Tate and wife, Yon Cha
of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Vonceil Lindsey of Fayetteville, Tenn. and
Elizabeth Carlton and husband, John of Shelbyville, Tenn.; one brother, Joe
Tate and wife, Jerry of Shelbyville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Annette Tate
Copeland, John W. Tate, Jr., Natalie Tate and Chi Na Tate; one
great-grandson, William Ray Copeland. Funeral service will be conducted
Thursday, April 15, at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones and Son Funeral Home
with the Rev. Hubert Terry and Rev. Mike Smithers officiating. Graveside
service will be conducted Friday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at Baptist Memorial
Cemetery in Robbins. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5
until time of funeral service at 8 p.m. at Jones and Sons Funeral Home of
Oneida, Tenn.

WRIGHT, LOUISE G. - age 83, of Harriman, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 1999,
at Royal Care Facility in Harriman. Lifelong member of Trenton St. Baptist
Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth H. Wright. Survivors: sons and
daughters-in-law, Billy Charles and June Wright of Harriman, Kenneth Eugene
and Robin Wright of Greenwood, S.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Eva
Giles of Kingston; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral
10 a.m. Friday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Rev. Larry
Wilbanks and Rev. David Harmon officiating. Interment in Roane Memorial
Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Kyker
Funeral Home in Harriman.



17 Apr 1999

HICKS, MRS. ROSE LEE - age 92, of Oakdale, died Thursday, April 15, 1999.
Funeral services will be Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home
Chapel. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Graveside
services Sunday 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Cumberland County. Davis
Funeral Home, Harriman, in charge of arrangements.

JACKSON, KATHLEEN D. - age 59, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away
Thursday, April 15, 1999 at her home, following a lengthy, courageous battle
with cancer. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her parents, West P.
Duncan and Mira Seiber and by a daughter, Darlene Jackson. Survivors:
husband, Jimmy Jackson of Oliver Springs; son, Gary Jackson, Sr. and wife,
Sherry, of Oak Ridge; grandchildren, Regina Jackson of Harriman and Gary
Jackson, Jr. of Oak Ridge; great-grandson, Austin Thomas Jackson of Harriman;
brothers, Raymond Duncan and wife, Johnnie, of Oliver Springs, Burlie Duncan
and wife, Laverne, of Oliver Springs, Alfred Duncan and wife, Pansy, of
Oliver Springs; sisters, Ina Cox of Oliver Springs, Myrtle Berry of Oliver
Springs, Sue Duncan of Oliver Springs, Floella Brummitt and husband, Carl, of
Oliver Springs; special friends, Cherise Shakren of Atlanta, GA and Janice
Daugherty of Oliver Springs; several nieces and nephews. Kathleen was a
member of The Kellytown Baptist Church and a former Trustee of The Women's
Auxillary of The Fraternal Order of Eagle's Aerie #2514. She enjoyed every
moment spent with her grandchildren and she loved being on the lake, camping
and boating. She is a lifelong resident of Oliver Springs. She had worked as
a Department Manager at Heck's and also at J.C. Penney before becoming ill.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 17 at 8:30 p.m. in the chapel
of Sharp Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Hensley officiating. Friends may call
Saturday between the hours of 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. Burial and graveside
services will be held Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Anderson Memorial
Gardens.

JOHNSON, WILBUR EDWARD - age 81, of Knoxville, formerly of Clinton, passed
away Thursday, April 15, 1999 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville.
He was a charter member of South Clinton Lion's Club, a member of Grace
Baptist Church and Sunday school class and President of Golden Harvesters
Group at Grace Baptist. He was a former Casket Salesman in the East Tennessee
Area and Owner and Operator of Ridgeview Motel in Clinton. He was also an
"Avid Sportsman". Preceded in death by parents, Oba and Gladys Privette
Johnson. Survivors: wife, Agnes Lovelace Johnson of Knoxville; sisters,
Evelyn Troy of Port Huron, Michigan, Helen and husband, Mason Mills, of
Marysville, Michigan, Joyce and husband, Randy Weiss, of Applegate, Michigan;
brother, Oba Johnson, Jr. and wife, Theone, of Tuscon, Arizona; several
nieces and nephews. Hunting friends and nephews will serve as Pallbearers.
Steadfast Sunday school class at Grace Baptist Church will serve as Honorary
Pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund,
7171 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37931. Funeral services 3:00
p.m. Sunday, April 18, 1999 at Holley Gamble Chapel in Clinton with Dr.
Ronald Stewart officiating. Interment 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 19th at Oak
Ridge Memorial Park in Clinton. Family will receive friends 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 18th at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Holley Gamble
Funeral Home, Clinton, in charge.



18 Apr 1999

JONES, JAMES ALLAN - age 69, of 333 Dogwood Ln., Jacksboro, passed away
Saturday, April 17, 1999, at his home. He was a veteran of the US Navy from
1947 thru 1956. He completed US Naval Training Ctr., Great Lakes, Ill., Sept.
8, 1944; graduate of Hospital Corps., class 16, April 9, 1948; graduate of
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, class of 1961; chemist for the Federal
Food and Drug Administration for 28 years. Mr. Jones was a former treasurer
for the Campbell County Library Board, and a member of the Friends of the
Jacksboro Library. He was active in SOCM (Save our Cumberland Mountains). He
lived for many years in Eagle River, Alaska and maintained a long lasting
relationship with many friends. He loved his home and was fortunate to be
surrounded by caring neighbors in Jacksboro. Mr. Jones was also a private
airline pilot. Father Greg Neuzil of Our Lade of Perpetual Help prayed with
him and family members before he passed away. Mr. Jones was preceded in death
by his parents, James E., Jr. and Ruth M. Hardy Jones; and by beloved sister,
Lois; and brother, John Paul. Mr. Jones is survived by his son, Allan Patrick
Jones; two grandchildren, Michael A. and Trevor L. of Burlington, Mass.; two
brothers, William F. of Alabama and Thomas M. of California; nephew, Michael;
and nieces, Patricia and Daniell; and aunts, Lillian and Mary Jones, Esther
Peters and Thelma Cherry of Medway, Mass.; uncle, Joe Jones of Manchester,
N.H.; and many cousins. At his bedside with his son and brothers were his
beloved Aunt Marian of Virginia and cousin, Richard Hardy of Wyoming.
Memorial service will be Monday, April 19, 1999, at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel
of Martin Funeral Home with Father Greg Neuzil officiating. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Jacksboro
Library, First State Bank of Jacksboro, Tenn. or the American Cancer Society.
Martin Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of arrangements.

MILLER, MR. JAY ALLEN - age 17, of Oakdale, passed away Friday, April 16,
1999, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville as the result of an automobile
accident. He was born July 16, 1981, in Bitburg, Germany. He was the son of
Robert D. Miller of Oakdale. He was preceded in death by his mother, Terri
Elizabeth Miller; and grandmother, Marilyn Cooper. He is survived by his
father, Robert D. Miller and special friend, Betty Summers of Oakdale; two
sisters, Catherine L. Miller and special friend, Shane Jarski of Fort Walton
Beach, Fla. and Tina Miller York of Oakdale; brother, Jamie D. Miller and
special friend, Kristi Elswick of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; grandparents, Hugh
J. and Eula M. Miller of Oakdale; special "Moms", aunts, Aubrey M. Jeffers
and Barbara L. Kamer, both of Oakdale; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and
other relatives. He will be sadly missed by his family and a multitude of
friends. Funeral service will be held Sunday evening, April 18, at 8 p.m. in
the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Nance officiating. Graveside
service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Kubley Cemetery. The family will
receive friends Sunday evening, 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg.

RIGGS, GLENNA RUTH - age 67, of Rt. #5, LaFollette, passed away Friday, April
16, 1999, at the Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. Mrs. Riggs was a member of
Long Hollow Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother, and a friends to all she met. She loved to cook and spend
time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Sam Riggs; daughter,
Darlene Lee; and father, George Comer; sisters, Nell Jordan and Martha Comer.
She is survived by six daughters, Sharon Lay of Monroe, Mich., Crystal
Braden, Ann Riggs, Katherine McGlone, Fredia Smith, and Karen Murray, all of
LaFollette; mother, Dovie Comer; sisters, Betty Heatherly, Lavon Petree and
Jewell Chapman, all of LaFollette; brothers, George Comer, Clinton, Jim and
Paul Comer, both of LaFollette; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild;
several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends to
mourn her passing. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. Martin's Chapel with Rev. Leroy
Braden and Rev. Carl Edwards officiating. Interment to follow at Campbell
Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Sunday 6-8 p.m. Martin Funeral
Home, LaFollette.

ROWLAND, MR. JOHNNY HASTON - age 66, of Tazewell, was born Feb. 24, 1933, and
passed away April 16, 1999, at his home. He was a member of the Cave Springs
Baptist Church. He was a general contractor and loved to farm. He was
preceded in death by father, Millard Rowland; brother, Carson Rowland. He is
survived by loving wife, Eula Lee Rowland of Tazewell, Tenn.; sons and
daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Janice Rowland of Tazewell, Tenn.; daughters,
Patricia Rowland of Tazewell, Tenn., David and Marilyn Rowland of Cumberland
Gap, Tenn., Ricky and Karen Rowland of Tazewell, Tenn., Bruce and Angela
Rowland of Tazewell, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonny and Karen Brock
of Tazewell, Tenn., Sharon Rowland of Tazewell, Tenn.; grandchildren, Beth
Bailey, Carrie Powers, Andy Rowland, Many Rowland, Chrystal Bolton, Justin
Rowland, Jeremy Rowland, Joey Long, Danny Long, Leisha Long; mother, Allie
Rowland of Tazewell, Tenn.; brother, Cecil Rowland of Tazewell, Tenn.;
sister, Maggie Johnston of Tazewell, Tenn.; and a host of nieces and nephews
and other relatives and friends. The family received friends from 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 17, 1999, at Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral service will be
conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 1999, at the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. John Hatfield and Rev. Leonard Brooks officiating. Music by the
Liberty Quartet, Barbara Hatfield, James Harper, David and Chuck Painter and
the New Road. Pallbearers: Steve Bryant, Bobby Rowland, Scott Payne, Bob
McVey, Casey Anders, Eddy Rowland, Ray Ellison, Jessie Coffey, Billy McMurry,
Stacy Anders. Honorary pallbearers: grandsons. Burial in the Fairview
Cemetery. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.



19 Apr 1999

LOVE, JAMES ROBERT - age 80, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., passed away Saturday, April
17, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center. Services will be Monday at 8 p.m. in
the chapel of McCarty-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Cloud officiating.
Graveside service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. McCarty-Martin
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MOORE, EMERSON JAMES - 82, departed this world for a better place, for a long
awaited reunion with his mother and father, Dempsey and Cora Moore, on April
17, 1999. They were joined in Heaven by sisters, Lori Bell Miles and Pearl
Miles. Mr. Moore was retired from Union Carbide K-25 as a truck driver in
1980. He was a longtime member of Chapman Grove Baptist Church, where he
attended for many years with perfect attendance. He leaves behind many
saddened family members and friends: his wife of 61 years, Arbie Moore; and
daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Don Warren of Kingston; his special
grandchildren, Joel and Jason Wolfe of Kingston and Roger Wolfe of Kingsport;
five special great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jessica Wolfe of Kingston, Ryan
and Russell Wolfe of Kingsport and Cody Swick of Findley, Ohio; brothers,
Gillis Moore of Sweetwater and Charles Moore of Harriman; sisters, Francis
Davidson and Della Moore of Kingston and Helen Ruth Standridge of Athens;
also special friends, J.E. Wolfe and Walter Hill of Harriman. Mr. Moore and
Mr. Hill were longtime friends and co-workers who shared a special bond for
many years. Mr. Moore's daughter, Judy, received pleasure from working with
them for four years before her father's retirement which provides many
special memories. The family will receive friends at Kyker Funeral Home,
Kingston, 6-8 p.m. Monday with funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. Services
will be conducted by the Rev. Adrian Jones, pastor of Chapman Grove Baptist
Church. Graveside service will be at Kingston Memorial Gardens Tuesday at 11
a.m.



20 Apr 1999

POLAND, OLIVE RICHMOND - age 88, of Harriman, passed away Sunday, April 18,
1999 at The Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a member of Grace
Baptist Church and retired from The Burlington Hosiery Mill in Harriman.
Preceded in death by her husband, Albert H. Poland, Sr.; infant son, Kenneth
Poland; parents, Matt and Bertha Richmond; two sisters, Carrie King and Edith
Butler; brother, Jim Richmond. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Geneva and
Billy Gene Easter of Harriman; son and daughter-in-law, Albert (Pete) and
Virginia Poland of Harriman; sister, Ruby Dutton of Harriman, Elga McKinney
of Harriman and Eunice Irwin of Knoxville; 5 grandchildren; 8
great-grandchildren. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home
Chapel, Harriman, Rev. Ralph Nance and Rev. Jerry Lester officiating.
Interment 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Piney Grove Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman.



21 Apr 1999

BULL, MRS. ANNA MAE - age 67, of Tazewell, Tenn., was born October 11, 1931,
and passed away quietly on April 20, 1999, at her home after a long illness
surrounded by her family and loved ones. She professed faith in Christ at an
early age and joined Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church and later moved
her letter to Seals Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a
faithful member until death. She was a life member of the Disabled American
Veterans Auxiliary, member of American Legion Auxiliary and an avid hobbyist
and teacher in ceramics. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Rufus
(Chuck) and Rebekah Ramsey Collingsworth; infant sister, Mollie Jane
Collingsworth; and brother, Edd Collingsworth. She is survived by: her
husband, SFC. US Army Retired, Fred Bull of Tazewell; sons and
daughters-in-law, Rev. Larry and Brenda Sue (Keck) Bull of New Tazewell, Rev.
Robert and Delilah (Seals) Bull of Tazewell; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce
and Connie Morris of Tazewell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Edith
(McAfee) Collingsworth, John and Inez (Mullins) Collingsworth, Tip and Rosa
(Miracle) Collingsworth, Marie (Mullins) Collingsworth, all of the Little
Sycamore Community in Tazewell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Norman
Cultice of Springfield, Ohio, Mary and Charles Fultz of Morristown, Patsy and
Doug Arrington of Rogersville; grandsons, Casey, Jason and Shane Bull, Scott
Morris; granddaughters, Tina, Lori and Melinda Bull, all of Tazewell; and a
host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, April
23, 1999, at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Cook Cemetery,
Pleasant View. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday night at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Ministers: Rev. Harold
Barnard, Rev. Lyndall Welch, Rev. Lonnie Douglas Dalton. Coffey Funeral Home
in charge.

BULL, MRS. MURLIE M. BURKE - age 88, of Maynardville, passed away 11 p.m.
Sunday, April 18, 1999 at Mariner Health Care, Norris. She was a lifelong
member of Seals Chapel Baptist Church in Tazewell and was born December 10,
1910 in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Steven and Bertha
Payne Burke. Preceded in death by husband of 70 years, Silas Andrew Bull,
Sr.; daughter, Sue Ann Bull; brothers, Herman, Ira and Joe Burke. Survivors:
sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Eva Bull, Lloyd and Goldie Bull,
Silas, Jr. and Jeanette Bull, Earl and Ginger Bull, Ray and Carol Bull, all
of Maynardville; daughters and son-in-law, Edith Pratt, Billie Bruner, Linda
and Tom Chesney, all of Maynardville; 18 grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law,
Jean and Dave Wells of Springfield, Ohio. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday at Cooke Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Luther Cox and Rev. Joe Sexton
officiating with The Cedar Grove Quartet. Interment in Evans Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, in charge of
arrangements.

COOPER, LTC (Retired) HENRY REYNOLDS, SR. - of Norris, died Sunday, April 18,
1999 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a brief illness. He was
born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 10, 1911 and entered military
service in 1940. He served in North Africa, England, Belgium, France and
Germany during World War II and numerous stateside and overseas assignments
during his 23-year Army career. After retiring from active military service
in 1962, he served as Civil Defense Director for The City of Wilmington,
Delaware and then an additional 10 years as Administrator of Riverside
Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware. He retired to Orlando, Florida in 1975, where
he continued his affiliation with The Masonic Lodge and other civic
organizations. In 1990, he moved to Norris, Tennessee, where he was active in
The Norris Religious Fellowship and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. He was an accomplished musician and enjoyed playing and teaching
piano throughout his retirement years. He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Vida P. Cooper of Norris and their 12 children, Robert and his wife,
Julia, of Oak Ridge; Patricia Carter and her husband, Nick, of Santa Barbara,
California; Barbara Reynoldson and her husband, Trefor, of Dundas, Canada;
William Cooper of San Luis Obispo, California; Angela Greenberg and her
husband, Gary, and Pamela Cohen and her husband, Arnold, of Wilmington,
Delaware; Andrew and his wife, Kerry, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida;
Christopher and his wife, Debbie, Jennifer Alzner and her husband, Fred,;
Henry Reynolds, Jr. And his wife, Eileen; Vanessa Schweitzer and Keith
Lengler of Orlando, Florida and Sarah Mowery and her husband, Mark, of
Thompson Station, Tennessee. In addition, he is survived by two children from
a previous marriage, Dorothea Sines and her husband, Charles, of Hatboro,
Pennsylvania and Lillian Hamilton and her husband, Charles, of Sun City
Center, Florida. Besides his 14 children, he is survived by 31 grandchildren
and several great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held for
family members and close friends at The Tennessee Veterans Cemetery,
Knoxville, Tennessee at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999. A memorial service
for the community, friends and family will be held at The Norris Religious
Fellowship at 4 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1999 with Rev. Dr. Keith Haverkamp
officiating. The family requests any memorials be in the form of a donation
to The Norris Pet Concern, c/o Susan Boody-Treasurer, P. O. Box 1055, Norris,
Tennessee 37828. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton, in charge of
arrangements.

TAYLOR, BOB - age 56, of Rockwood, passed away Sunday, April 18, 1999, at his
home. He is survived by: wife, Nancy Taylor; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle
and Tamala Taylor; daughter, Tamera Taylor; one grandchild, Natasha Taylor;
sisters, Shirley Ryans and Sandra Ross; brothers, David Taylor, John Taylor
and Steve Taylor; five half-brothers; one half-sister. Graveside services and
interment will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Roane Memorial Gardens.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family of Bob Taylor.



22 Apr 1999

DAGLEY, THOMAS - age 94, of Rt. 2, LaFollette, passed away April 20, 1999, at
the Lake City Health Care Center. He was a member of Grantsboro Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rena Mae Dagley; parents, Rev.
Billy and Cordie Hayes Dagley; and sister, Cora Atwood Dagley. He is survived
by daughters and son-in-law, Dean and Conley Shepherd of LaFollette and Cleda
Spradlin of Harrison Township, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren; devoted cousins, Lois Gaylor of LaFollette and Georgia
Hayes of Knoxville; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999, in the chapel of Martin
Funeral Home with Rev. J.T. Asbury and Bro. Jerry Dagley officiating. The
family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday before funeral services.
Interment will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, in Grantsboro Cemetery.
Martin Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of arrangements.

MASSENGILL, REV. ALBERT DOYLE, SR. - age 75, of Massey Ln., Caryville, passed
away Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center
at Knoxville. He was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church. Rev.
Massengill had served as an evangelist for 40 years and was a veteran of
World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Maggie
Cooper Massengill; brothers, Cycls and Nathan Massengill; sisters, Mildred
Shultz, Myrtle Burris and Lillian Walker. He is survived by his wife, Mildred
Massengill of Caryville; sons, James Massengill of Toledo, Ohio, David F.
Massengill of Goshen, Ind., Joe Mack Massengill of Lake City, Gary Lynn
Massengill of Briceville and Albert Massengill, Jr. of Heiskell; daughters,
Betty Massengill Scarborough of Caryville, Carolyn Sue Massengill Hatmaker of
Maryville, Joyce Ann Massengill Martin of Lake City; 24 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; brothers, Billy F. Massengill of Oliver Springs and
Marvin Sanders of Florida; sisters, Norma Roberts, Sue Nuff, Judy Dearth, and
Linda Massengill, all of Cincinnati, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and a host
of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 24, 1999, at the Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Larry
Russell, Rev. Bill Hutson and Rev. Terry Sweat officiating. Interment will
follow in Ridgeview Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m.
Friday, April 23, 1999, at Martin Funeral Home. Martin Funeral Home of
LaFollette in charge of arrangements.



23 Apr 1999

WILLIAMS, MR. CLOUD - age 67, of New Tazewell, was born August 17, 1931, and
passed away April 22, 1999, at the Claiborne County Hospital. He professed
faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by:
parents, Orlie and Leona Williams; sister, Pina Keck; infant sister, Anna Lee
Williams; brothers, Newal, Willard and Basil Williams. He is survived by:
sisters, Euple Keck of Knoxville, and Quilla Short of New Tazewell; several
nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will
receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, at Claiborne Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999,
at the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Walker and Rev. Eddie
Overholt officiating. Pallbearers: Glen Cupp, Kenny Keck, Tay Keck, Bruce
Keck, Pugh Hall, Max Ousley. Burial in the M.C. Keck Cemetery. Claiborne
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

AUSTIN, LAURA IFORD - age 82, of Tazewell, formerly of West Chester, Pa.,
born January 17, 1917, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, April 21,
1999, at her home. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
Preceded in death by: parents, Robert Francis Bard and Laura Jane Iford Bard;
husband, Philip Austin; special friend, Ramon Mercado. Survivors: sons and
daughters-in-law, Philip and Josephine Austin, Melbourne, Fla., Donald and
Delores Austin, Ivey Land, Pa., Gene and Helen Austin, Downingtown, Pa.;
daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Phillip Johnson, Tazewell; ten
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Pearl Ritter, Concord,
N.H., Helen Austin, Chadds Ford, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside
services 11 a.m. Saturday, Fairview Cemetery, Tazewell, with Rev. Vic Graves
officiating. Music by David and Juanita Honeycutt. The family will receive
friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville.

BELL, LYNN H. - age 77, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 1999,
at Parkwest/Ft. Sanders Hospital in Knoxville. He was retired from K-25 and a
veteran of WWII. Survivors include: wife of 52 years, Blanche Gillis Bell of
Harriman; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and John Darby of Atlanta, Ga.,
Pam and Steve Eberhardt of Kingston, Patricia and Bill Parrish of Norris,
Sandy and Dan Levine of Kingston; sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Peggy
Bell of Harriman, Greg Bell of Knoxville; step-mother, Floy Bell of
Gatlinburg; sister, Faye Korff of Oak Ridge; brother, William "Bill" Bell,
Jr. of Oak Ridge; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; host of
nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 24,
1999, at 10 a.m. Family and friends to meet at Roane Memorial Gardens at 9:45
a.m. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 1999,
at Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. Family requests that memorial donations be
made to the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York,
NY 10038-4810.

FORRESTER, LUCILLE - age 65, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away into
eternal rest on April 21, 1999, at her home. She was preceded in death by:
her husband, J.D. Forrester; and her parents, Paul and Clara Humphreys. She
was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and served as treasurer for many
years. Survivors include: sons, David Forrester of Harriman, John Forrester
and Samuel (Pete) Forrester, both of Kingston; daughters, Sandra Isham of
Kingston, and Pat Kidwell of Knoxville; brothers, Bob Humphreys of Kingston,
Walter Humphreys of Midtown, Don Humphreys and Tommy Humphreys, both of
Kingston; sisters, Christine Crabtree of Midtown, Betty Clark and Lavonna
Breazeale, both of Kingston; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; special
friends, Geneva Easter, Kay True and Marie Guinn. Funeral service will be
held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 1999, in the Kyker Chapel with Rev.
Randy Griffis officiating. Burial in Kingston Memorial Gardens. The family
will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 1999, at Kyker
Funeral Home in Kingston.

MAYTON, MR. HENRY TAYLOR - age 68, of Harriman, died Wednesday, April 22,
1999. Funeral Friday at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Davis Funeral Home. Family
will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Interment Saturday at 4 p.m. in Roane
Memorial Garden. Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, in charge of arrangements.


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