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Obituaries from November 2002

McNew, Callie Dona, age 88 of Harriman passed away Monday, November 4, 2002 at Harriman Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. McNew and son, Clyde F. McNew. Survivors include: granddaughters, Frances Lowery, Montana Brown both of Harriman; grandsons, Bill McNew of Harriman, Brandon King of US Navy; sisters, Ruth Westcott of Harriman, Bea Lindsey of Kentucky, Ann Roberts of Harriman; daughter-in-law, Lavenia McNew of Harriman. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Rev. Fred Scarbrough officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Emory Heights Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman.

Emogene Haskins, age 77, of Sweetwater, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2002 at Cleveland Community Hospital after a brief illness. She attended the Forkner's Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe Haskins. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Rev. Troy Wilhelm of Randleman, NC; sons and daughter-in-law, Bill Haskins of Sweetwater, Wayne and Wanda Haskins of Millbrook, AL; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Pete Austin of McDonald, TN, Elbert Austin of Cleveland, TN, George Austin of Sophia, NC, Albert Austin and Frank Austin both of Trinity, NC; sisters, Pauline Reed and Thelma Couch both of McDonald, TN, Mary Ruth Smith of Spring City, TN; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jeff West officiating. Interment to follow in the Forkner's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Kyker Funeral Home, of Sweetwater, is in charge of local arrangements.

Ruby Irene Skinner Pettitt, age 89, of Sweetwater, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at the family home after a brief illness. She attended the Sweetwater Church of God and Sweetwater Outpost Mission. Retired at the age of 83 from Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority-Senior Citizens Nutrition Program, after many years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Benjamin Pettitt, grandson, Donnie R. Moore, several brothers and and one sister. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law: June and Bill Knowles of Philadelphia, Sandi and Marvin Burnette of Ten Mile; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Robert "Bobby" and Reba Pettitt of Sweetwater; foster son, Jimmy Miler of Oak Ridge, TN; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the funeral services to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Kyker's Chapel, with Rev. Blanch Settles officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park. Kyker Funeral Home in Sweetwater, is in charge of arrangements.

Moore, Ruby Hinds, age 77 of Harriman passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at Roane County Medical Center. Preceded in death by her husband, Grady D. Moore, parents, Taylor and Ida Hinds. She dedicated her life to her home and friends. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend to all. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Jim Thomas of Harriman; granddaughter and spouse, Darlene and LaVern Payne of High Point, NC; grandson and spouse, Mike and Debbie Thomas of Harriman; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Gene Tate of Harriman; special friends and caretakers, Hazel Frederick of Harriman, Lisa Moore of Harriman; great-grandchildren, Joshua and David Payne of High Point, NC, Courtney, Ashley and Haley Thomas of Harriman. Special thanks to nurses at the Health Care Staffing of Kingston. Funeral will be at 8:00 p.m. at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Rev. Hoyt Rogers and Rev. George Wlado officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman.

Storto, Annebelle, age 89 of Kingston passed away Thursday, November 7, 2002 at her home. A member of the Kingston United Methodist Church. She was a registered nurse. Earlier in life, she was active in Harriman Jaycettes and sang in Westchester County Community Chorus in New York, appearing with them several times at Carnegie Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Daniel Robison and sister, Grace E. Scofield. Survivors include: husband, Ed Storto of Kingston; daughter, Rev. Mary Margaret Blanchard of Kingston; son, William Barton Storto of Bremerton, Washington; sister, Genevieve Chambliss of Kingston; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday at Kingston United Methodist Church with funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Reed Shell officiating. Interment will be in Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will also receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman.

Honeycutt, Wade Hampton, age 76 of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 7, 2002 at his home. He was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church. He owned and operated Honeycutt Cleaners in Harriman for 26 years. He was a member of Southgate Lodge #569 and a past master of the Lodge. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Kerbela Temple and a Shriner of Kerbela Temple. He is preceded in death by his parents, Farrell and Tressie Honeycutt of Harriman. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Polly Valentine Honeycutt; loving daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and John Tharpe, Jr. of Knoxville; 2 grandsons, Derek and Bryan Tharpe of Knoxville; sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Bud Cochran; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Rena Honeycutt of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; special nephew, Chuck Daniels of Jackson, TN. The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman, Tennessee. Rev. Edsel West and Rev. Randy Maxwell officiating. Interment in Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman.

Evadne B. Williams, age 86, of Sweetwater, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2002 at the Wood Presbyterian home. She was a member of the North Sweetwater Baptist Church of Sweetwater. Preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Williams, son, Virgil P. Williams, Jr., several brothers and sisters. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jack Wilson of Englewood; sons and daughters-in-law, Mack and Shirley Williams of Sweetwater, Robert and Gena Williams of Madisonville; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edith Pressley of Sweetwater, Gladys Alexander of Knoxville, Mary Sloan of Madisonville, Oneida Gibson of Stone Mt., GA; brother, William Joel White of Tunnel Hill, GA; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the funeral services to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Kyker's Chapel, with Rev. J.C. Leming officiating. Interment at 1:00 p.m. Monday in the Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park. Kyker Funeral Home in Sweetwater, is in charge of arrangements.

Storto, Ettore "Ed", age 83 of Kingston passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at his home. A member of the Kingston United Methodist Church. Retired from Union Carbide after 30 years of service, Army veteran of World War II, graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Proceeded in death by his wife, Annabelle Storto. Survivors include: daughter, Rev. Mary Margaret Blanchard of Kingston; son, William Barton Storto of Bremerton, Washington; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman and on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Kingston United Methodist Church with funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Reed Shell officiating. Interment will be in Roane Memorial Gardens.

Mamie Gladys Powers, age 94, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, November 1 4, 2002 at Sweetwater Hospital. She was a member of the Sweetwater Church of God. Preceded in death by her husband, James Elmore Powers; son, James Thomas Powers. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Jennings and Aileen Powers of Philadelphia; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Rogers of Sweetwater; 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Omia Davis of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the funeral services to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Kyker's Chapel, with Rev. G.L. Geren officiating. Interment 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the West View Cemetery. Kyker Funeral Home, of Sweetwater, is in charge of arrangements.

Justine Black Glaze, age 90, of Sweetwater, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2002 at Sweetwater Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater. She was a member of the Sweetwater O.E.S. Lodge, the Sweetwater Valley Rebeccas Lodge #25. Former employee of the Lowery-Henshaw Clinic. Retired from Sweetwater Hospital, where she served as a LPN for many years of service. Preceded in death by her parents: Wilburn and Lennie Mae Black, husband, Harold K. Glaze; brother, J.E. Black. Survivors include: son and companion, James Glenn McNabb and Irene Melton of Columbia, SC; granddaughters and spouses, Ramona M. and Steve Sutton of Lenoir City, Susan L. and Randy Kirkland of Loudon; great-grandson, Jared Kirkland of Loudon; sister-in-law, Una Black of Chattanooga; special friend, Connie Johnson of Madisonville; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 7:30 p.m. in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Anderson McCulley. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Loudon County Memorial Park for a 10:00 a.m. interment. Kyker Funeral Home, of Sweetwater, is in charge of arrangements.

Roy C. Gann, age 71 of Harriman passed away Sunday, November 17, 2002 at his home. He was a member of Elverton Baptist Church. Survivors include: special care giver and best friend, Gaye Gunter of Harriman; sisters, Ruth Solomon of Booneville, MO, Dora Wells of Harriman, Josephia Brown of Harriman; brothers and sister-in-law, Odie and Brenda Gann of Harriman, Donald and Pat Gann of Crossville, Hobert and Mildred Gann of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Elverton Baptist Church with Rev. Clinton Pickard and Rev. Roger Buck officiating. Interment in Elverton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Elverton Baptist Church. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, the family has ask that funds/contributions be paid to Kyker Funeral Home to help with funeral expense. Kyker Funeral Home, 430 Morgan Street, Harriman, TN 37748.

Eugene Colyer, age 71 of Kingston passed away Sunday, November 17, 2002 at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Medical Center. Member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Retired from Rust Engineering with 23 years of service. Caretaker of Brown Cemetery. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Maude Colyer. Gene was a loving husband and father. Survivors include: wife, Daphene Colyer of Kingston; son, Mike Colyer of Decatur; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Shelia Colyer of Ten Mile; brother, Bill Colyer of Kingston; sisters, Margaret Carroll of Lafollette, Pauline Jones of Georgia; Joanne Schubert of Rockwood; 4 granddaughters; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Kyker Chapel with the Rev. Robert Ivey officiating. Burial at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Brown Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. Memorial donations may be made to Brown Cemetery, 2528 River Road, Kingston, TN 37763.

Bessie Lucille Webster, age 88, of 116 Chapel Ave., Sweetwater, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2002 at the Sweetwater Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a longtime member of the Trentville Methodist Church, attended Alta Vesta Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Webster, Sr.; parents, Ollie and Grace Morgan; sister, Lillian Morgan; brother, Lee Morgan. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Chris Webster, Jr. of Westerly, RI, Joe and Diana Webster, David and Brenda Webster all of New Market; daughters and sons-in-law, Mari Oliver of Strawberry Plains, Linda and Jimmy Moore of Niota; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Verlin Morgan, Ollie Morgan, Jr. both of Maryville, Ross Morgan of Sweetwater, Richard Morgan of Ooltewah; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends, Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Martin Bowlin officiating. Interment to follow in the Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park. Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Johnnie Osborne, age 65, of Sweetwater, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Sweetwater Hospital. He was a member of the Rockview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Margaret Osborne; sister, Catherine Faye Osborne Thearp. Survived by: wife, Edith Lones Osborne of Sweetwater; son and daughter-in-law, James Curtis and Cindy Osborne of Englewood; daughter, Jacqueline Elaine Osborne of Sweetwater; step-sons and daughter-in-law, William E. Ark and Joseph L. and Fay Ark of Polk County; step-daughters and son-in-law, Tammy and Mike Shackelford of Decatur, Anita Bingham of Sweetwater, grandchildren, Courtney Osborne, William J. and Joshua Ark, Myranda and Makayla Linger, Jonathan, Stephanie, Tasha Bingham; great-grandchildren, Timothy Ark, Caitlyn Bingham; sisters, Zelma Jenkins of Niota, Wanda Tilley of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Sweetwater Memory Chapel where the family will receive friends Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted Friday, 2:00 p.m. in Sweetwater Memory Chapel with Rev. Lewis Webb and Rev. Mike Best. Interment to follow in Sweetwater Memorial Park, Sweetwater Memory Chapel in of arrangements.

Ted Montooth age 86, of Sweetwater, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at the N.H.C. of Athens after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran of U.S. Army and a member of the Sweetwater V.F.W. Gold Star Post 5156. Preceded in death by the mother of his children, Evelyn Montooth; parents, Arthur and Blanche Montooth; brothers, Arrants and Clifton Montooth. Survivors include: sons and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Mary Montooth of Luttrell, Mike Montooth and fiancee, Annette of Sweetwater, Leslie Montooth of Niota; granchildren, Nikki Yates, Andrew Montooth; great-granddaughter, Hannah Mikensie Yates; sister and brother-in-law, Necie and Rev. Clinton Riddle of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Clinton Riddle and Rev. Bobby Lawson officiating. Interment to follow in the Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park. Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater is in charge of arrangements.

Sibyl Virginia Bible, age 86 of Kingston passed away Friday, November 22, 2002 at the Rockwood Health Care Center. Member of Union Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Georgia Gaston; infant son; brother, James Ray and Jack M. Gaston and an infant brother. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles H. and Phyllis P. Smith of Kingston; grandson, Charles (Chuck) H. Smith, Jr.; granddaughter, Beth Michelle Snider all of Kingston; brother, Harman Gaston of Sweetwater; sister-in-law, Yong Ae Gaston of Fayetteville, NC; several nieces and nephews; great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Kyker Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Nickell officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston.

PAMELA J. JOBO, AGE 50 OF HARRIMAN PASSED AWAY SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2002 AT ROANE MEDICAL CENTER. SHE WAS OF THE PROTESTANT FAITH. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS ROBERT & GENEVA JONES. SURVIVORS: HUSBAND, MACK JOBO OF HARRIMAN; SONS, DAVID JOBO OF HARRIMAN, BRYAN JOBO OF COLUMBIA, SC; SISTERS, SHARON SIMSIC OF OHIO, SUSAN JONES OF CLEVELAND, OHIO. FUNERAL 8:00 P.M. TUESDAY AT KYKER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL IN HARRIMAN. INTERMENT 11:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. TUESDAY AT KYKER FUNERAL HOME IN HARRIMAN.

Pauline F. Garrison, age 83, of Sweetwater, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2002. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sweetwater. Preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Garrison. Survivors include: daughters, Bettye Huskey, Sandra Coffey; grandson and wife, David and Alicia Huskey; granddaughter, Andrea Coffey; sisters, Dot Sandford, Madge Wallace; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Anderson McCulley and Rev. David Huskey officiating. Interment Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Sweetwater Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater, 303 Wright Street, Sweetwater, TN 37874, or Focus Group Ministries in care of Rev. Steve Humphreys, 6300 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater is in charge of arrangements.

Albert Sledge, age 76, of Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2002 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Callie Sledge; brother, Henry Sledge. Survivors include: wife, Vernette Sledge of Philadelphia; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Jewell Sledge of Sweetwater, Steve and Dawn Sledge of Philadelphia; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Leumoin Parton of Sweetwater; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edna Harris, Ruth Harris, Rosie Pierce, Mae Sledge; brothers, Luther Sledge, Merle Sledge, Earl Sledge; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., funeral service to follow in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Doyle Pruitt and Rev. Olen Hafley officiating. Interment Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at Rockville Cemetery. Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater is in charge of arrangements.


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