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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEATH NOTICES FROM 2004
Leroy “Bud” Summers, 81, died suddenly Dec. 15, 2004. Of the Baptist faith; veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II; retired from Southern Railroad. Survived by wife, Joy Sturgeon Strader Summers; stepdaughter, Marsha Phillips; siblings; Dan Summers, Ben Summers, Frances Strange, Edna Widener and Ruby Armstrong; and their families. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Patricia “Patty” S. Thompson, 55, of Fountain City, died Dec. 11, 2004. Member and elder of Fountain City Presbyterian Church; past president of Akima Club and the Nativity Pageant Board. Survivors: husband, James L. Thompson Jr.; children: Meridith Thompson, Adam Thompson; mother, Jean Smith; father-in-law, James Thompson Sr.; sisters: Carolyn C. Smith, Ann S. Jahn, and their families. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
Mildred B. Wood, 93, passed away Dec. 14, 2004. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, American Rose Society, Tennessee Rose Society. preceded in death by her husband, Everette C. Wood. Survived by her daughters, Sylvia Walker and Kay Haralson, and their families. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
J.B. Wyrick, 72, of Luttrell, passed away Dec. 16, 2004. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Linda Gail and Jackie Atkins; special friend, Betty Sue Herron. Cooke Mortuary.
Patricia Chapman Ayers, 58, of Powell, passed away Dec. 6. Of the Baptist faith and loved the outdoors. Retired from Kroger after 28 years as the lead floral clerk. Survived by husband, John Ayers; children, Renee Thompson and Hope Passmore and their families; stepchildren, Scott Ayers, Richard Maples, Dawn Titangelo, Lori Lynn and their families. Weaver Funeral Home.
Maria Vineyard Shew-make Betson, 60, died Dec. 4. Of the Baptist faith and ICU nurse for 33 years. preceded in death by former husband, Herman Shewmake. Survived by husband, Craig Betson; sons, Tripp and Landon Shewmake; stepson, Bill Shewmake, and their families; father, Levi Vineyard; aunt, Nancy Cowen; sisters, Marcia League and Melin-da Waddell. East Tennessee Mortuary Service.
Edna Mae Seal Brewer, 83, passed away Dec. 6. She worked until 2002 and raised four children while working at Cherokee Textile Mills for 38 years. preceded in death by first husband, Woodrow Brewer, and second husband, John R. Brewer. Survived by children: Bonnie Jo Brewer Sexton, Lewis Carson Brewer, Harold Edward Brewer, Mickey Charles Brewer, and their families. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
Helen Keaton Bridges, 81, passed away Dec. 7. Member of Smithwood Baptist Church for 51 years. preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Paul H. Bridges; infant son, Paul Bridges Jr.. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Don Loveday and their family. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Eleanor Thomas Burnette, 88, died Dec. 6. Former member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and member of the women’s auxiliary Knoxville Association Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors. Founding member of Fountain City Garden Club and active PTA member. preceded in death by husband, Ben A. Burnette, and son, Daniel R. Burnette. Survivors: daughter, Rebecca Cope-land; sons and spouses, Ben A. and Martha Burnette, Michael A. and Susanne Burnette; daughter-in-law, Judy Burnette, and their families; sister, Elese Spickard. Stevens Mortuary.
Bryan Lee Chandler, 47, of Corryton, passed away Dec. 7. Member of Fairview Baptist Church; employee of Conway Southern Express; traveled many miles with his family, The Chandlers, singing the praises of God. Survived by wife of 27 years, Terry Mincey Chandler; daughter, Angela Starr Chandler; parents, Dallas and Lenore Chandler; sister, Sherry Haynes; and their families. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Mary Katherine Percival Davis passed away Dec. 10. Former member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. preceded in death by husband, K.I. Davis; sister, Helen Troutt; brother, Willard Percival. Survived by brother, Hubert D. Percival of Fountain City; sister, Pauline Percival Webb of Chattanooga. Mynatt Funeral Home.
The Rev. Horace Justus Dyer, 86, of Luttrell, passed away Dec. 8. Retired from Tennessee Belting and Supply. Member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church. Had pastored Fairview Baptist, Cedar Ford and Hickory Valley churches in Union County and New Blackwell Baptist Church in Grainger County. He had served as moderator and missionary of the Northern Baptist Association. Survived by wife of 59 years, Imogene Sharpe Dyer; daughter and spouse, Mickie and Jerry DeVault, and their families. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Robert Taylor Gammon, 91, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Halls. WWII veteran; taught commercial photography and graphic arts in Knoxville City Schools; sales at Screen Art Studios; prepared exhibits at McClung Museum; art director for WBIR-TV. preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Knudsen Gammon; second wife: Juanita Campbell Gammon of Halls; son, James Howard Gammon. Survived by son, Philip F. Jones, and his family; sister, Virginia Baughard, and her family. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Mary T. Hanahan, 77, passed away Dec. 7. Attended Church of the Good Shepherd. She also was a member in the order of the Daughter of the King. Retired from TVA after many years of dedicated service. Survived by her sister-in-law, Marguerite Hanahan; niece, Ruth Ann Hanahan; nephew and his wife, Thomas Davant and Debra Hanahan, and their families. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Danny Ray Harrell, 47, of Maynardville, died Dec. 7 following a traffic accident. Of the Baptist faith. preceded in death by wife, Robin Denise Harrell. Survived by sons, Jeremy Ray and Logan Harrell; mother, Lorene Harrell; sister and husband, Susan and Lorne Bryant. Stevens Mortuary.
Harry J. “Jay” Harrell, 88, passed away Dec. 1. Employed 25 years at Dance Freight Lines and 20 years at Rollins Truck Leasing. Member of Bean Station Baptist Church; spiritual member of Salem Baptist Church. Survived by wife of 49 years, Mabel Cooper Harrell; children: Joe Harrell, Ken Harrell, Karen Rogers Thompson, Sharon Cook and their families; sisters, Gladys Harrell Mills, Hazel Harrell Black. Stevens Mortuary.
Mildred Humphrey Holli-field, 70, passed away Dec. 10. Founding and faithful member of New Beverly Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband of 49 years, John Hollifield. Survived by children Randy and Mike Hollifield and their families; sisters, Johnnie Jones and Nellie Cabbage; other special friends. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Guilford Daniel “Gil” Hunt, 80, died Dec. 9. World War II U.S. Army veteran; founded Tennessee College of Automation; owned the former Hunt Bros. Appliances on Gay St. preceded in death by former wife, Betty Henry Hunt. Survived by sisters, Faye Hontz and Betty Ruth Mink; children, Susan Hunt, Karen Sherman, Gilda McCarley, Lisa Shearer, Jean Hunt and Gil Hunt Jr. and their families. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Elizabeth Harris Lewis, 93, passed away Dec. 8. Member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church; retired after 60 years from Buford Timmons Accounting. preceded in death by husband Charles William Lewis. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Tommie Leatha Steward Miller, 49, formerly of Delano, Tenn., died Dec. 1. Survived by husband, David Ray Miller; mother, Melva Irene Steward of Powell; children: Dwayne, Celina, Sarah and Amanda Miller; stepdaughters, Robin Castell and Angela Peterson, and their families. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Steven Blake Passmore, 23, of Halls, passed away Dec. 8. Survived by mother and stepfather, Robyn and Tim Kitts; father and stepmother, Steve and Lois Passmore; sisters and husbands, Rachel and Donny Smith, Natalie and Shane Wells; stepsisters and husbands, Valerie and Derrick Gilland, Samantha and Justin Collins; grandparents, Bob and Bea Slaton. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Madge Carnes Pickel, 87, of Norwood, died Friday, Dec. 3. She was of the Baptist faith. Survived by daughters, Johnnie Sue Mason and Jeannie P. Glass; brother, Wayne Carnes, and their families. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Orval Ward Scarff, 86, passed away Dec. 8. In 1979 he moved to Powell where he became involved with the Christian Community Concerns Committee and Contact Tele-ministries. In 1988 he was selected as Powell Man of the Year. He was a deacon at First Baptist Powell. Survived by wife of 58 years, Evelyn Wagner Scarff; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Sidney McBee of Powell, son and spouse, Emory and Cindy Scarff, and their families.
Helen R. Sims, 67, of Clinton, passed away Dec. 10. Member of Emanuel Baptist Church. Survived by husband, Joseph Sims; sons, Steven Smith and Randy Smith; daughter, Tammy Smith Livingston of Halls; and their families. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Martha Ann Bailey Smith, 73, of Maynardville, passed away Dec. 4. Member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and retired from TRW in Knoxville. preceded in death by son, Bobby Smith. Survived by husband of 55 years, Bert Smith Jr.; children, Jerry Smith and Trish Widener and their families; brothers, Lee and Fred Bailey. Cooke Mortuary.
Roxie A. Tyree, 94 of Lake Mary, Fla., passed away Dec, 8. She spent most of her life in Knoxville before moving to Florida to be with her daughter in 1993. Member of Northside Baptist Church; inspector in textile factories. preceded in death by husband, Melvin M. Tyree, and son, Billy M. Tyree. Survived by daughter, Barbara Gorton, and her family. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Belle Wilder, 62, passed away Dec. 9. preceded in death by husband, Herbert Wilder. Survivors: daughters, Tonya Wilder and Mary Wilder and their families; sisters, Geneiva and Pearl.
Mary Currier Allen, 88, passed away Nov. 22. She was a member and longtime Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Knoxville. In recognition of her community and civic endeavors, that included Akima Club, Ronald McDonald House and James White Fort Association, she was awarded First Lady of Knoxville. preceded in death by husband, Russell Allen. Survived by son, Richard Allen and his family; and daughter, Betty Allen. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Shirley “Jeannette” Baker, 67, of Maynardville, passed away Nov. 28. She was of the Baptist faith. preceded in death by son, Jack Baker. Survived by children, Karen Baker, Mike Baker and their families; siblings, Jack, Don and Glenn Day, and Hazel Phillips. Cooke Mortuary.
