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Virginia King Terveen
Dated: January 31 2001
Virginia Brady (King) Terveen, age 70 of Sevierville, died Wednesday, January 31, 2001 after a lengthy illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sevierville and was active in the P.T. A. and many charitable organizations for numerous years. Survivors: Husband: John Terveen Sons: David King of Knoxville; John King of S. Dakota Daughter: Angela King of S. Dakota Sisters: Bonnie Franklin of Morristown; Doris Steedley of Florida and Ann Pressley of Morristown 4 grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Funeral service 3 PM Sunday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Hyder and Rev. Scott Andrews officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1-3 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

GLADYS HOLMES
Dated: December 22 2002
HOLMES, GLADYS ELIZABETH, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2002 at Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home in Rutledge. She was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church, Powell. Preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Alice Cruze; husband, Enoch Lee Holmes; sister, Peggy Sanders; brothers, Tiny, Dudley, Jack and Bittie Cruze. Survived by son, Jack Harold Holmes of Knoxville; granddaughters, Jeanni Slaughter of Nashville and Rebecca Graham of Knoxville; great-granddaughters, Kylie Anyce Bearden and Leah Kaye Rager, both of Nashville; sisters, Alene Miller, Janie Lee of Knoxville; brothers, Lloyd Cruze of Knoxville, Charles and Fitchu Cruze of Rutledge; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with the funeral at 8 P.M. with Brother Bennie Miller and Brother Clarence Gresham officiating. Graveside services will be 1:30 P.M. Friday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Friends and family will meet at the cemetery for this service. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.

Clara Beeler
Dated: December 22 2002
Beeler, Clara Rule, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2002 at Williamsburg Villas. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Halls. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Alma Rule. She was preceded in death by her husband Ed Beeler; brother, Glenn Rule; sisters Gladys French, and Roma Hubbell. Brother, John V. Rule and wife Mary Elizabeth; step-sons and wives: Ray & Jessie Beeler; Jack & Patsy Beeler; Louie & Eva Beeler; Kelly & Patsy Beeler; nephews Mike & Jim Rule; Greg and John Ed French; Walter Rule; nieces: Glenda Vaughn; Nancy Brewer; Becky Hagaman; Mary Jane Milyard; sister-in-law Leola Rule; grandchildren: Byron Wiggins, Monya Raby, Andy Beeler, Carrie Owens, Todd Beeler, Sherry Wood, Marti Beeler & Alicia Howard. Funeral service 8:00 PM Monday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. John Holland & Dr. George Hollander officiating. Interment will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Stock Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Margaret Grigsby
Dated: December 22 2002
Grigsby, Margaret (Mrs. Henry G.), age 77, of South Knoxville died at 4:00 AM Sunday, December 22, 2002 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling Jerome and Zula Nickels Dunn. Mrs. Grigsby had retired after many years of service as secretary and administrative assistant to the late Dr. Wade H. Boswell. In earlier years, she had worked in the offices of Dr. Paul Richards and the late Dr. Jack Chesney. She was a graduate of Young High School, Class of 1942, and had remained active until recently with the alumni group of her class. She attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was a member of Island Home Baptist Church, and more recently had attended First Baptist Church. Her husband of 52 years, ?Hank? Grigsby, and her devoted son Dr. Eric J. Grigsby, of Napa, California and his wife Dr. Mary Fran Grigsby-Rocca and her cherished grandchildren Camille, ?Nate?, Giovanna, and Marielle, of Napa. She leaves her companion & devoted daschund, "Missy". She is also survived by her brother, Attorney Paul E. Dunn (Martha) of Knoxville, and their children Alison Dunn Bowles, Philip, ?Betsy?, Carolyn, and the late Laura Ellen Dunn; also A celebration of Margaret?s life will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Gideon International of Knoxville, 810 State Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, or to the charity of your choice in honor of Mrs. Grigsby. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Robert S. Shepard, Sr.
Dated: December 22 2002
Shepard, Robert Sr., age 79, of Lafollette, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital of Campbell County. Daughter, Nancy Battles and husband, Wayne; daughter, Barbara Lefler and husband, Charles; daughter, Judy Shepard; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet for graveside service at 11:00 AM Friday, Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Tom King officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

CAROLYN DEAVER
Dated: December 22 2002
DEAVER, CAROLYN LAWSON SHECKELS, age 65, of North Knoxville, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2002. Member of Alice Bell Baptist Church and Agape Sunday School Class. Retired from Levi Strauss and Standard Knitting Mills. Preceded in death by parents, Rome and Lily Lawson and grandson, Brandon Sheckels. Survived by husband, Lewis (Eddie) Deaver; children, Teresa and Jim Moose, Washington State, James and Betty Sheckels, North Carolina and Gary Sheckels, Florida; grandchildren, Lance and Brittney Moose, Kenneth and Katrina Sheckels, Ed and Gary Sheckels, Jr.; brother, Gary and Nancy Lawson, Kodak, TN; sister, Kay and Jim Tarwater, Dandridge, TN; brother-in-law, Max (Jerry) Deaver,Jr.; sister-in-law, Mary D. Little; several caring nieces and nephews. Funeral service 10:00 A.M. Friday, Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Toby Everett officiating. Interment Lynnhurst Cemetery. Grandsons and nephews will be pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair.

Ruby Etherton Maples
Dated: December 20 2002
Ruby Etherton Maples, 91, of Sevierville died Friday Dec. 20, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Maples; twin daughters, Eula Mae and Buelah Faye Maples; parents, Arthur and Dora Etherton; brothers, Minor and Jack Etherton; sisters, Irene and Josephine Etherton Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law; Billy Gene and Lucy Maples Brother and sister-in-law; Herbert and Cora Etherton Sisters and brothers-in –law; Eula and Gene Catlett, Evelyn and Benton Latham all of Sevierville Sisters; Inas Smelcer of Sevierville, Geneva Strange of Knoxville, and Iva Suttles of Dandridge Several nieces and nephews The family would like to thank the staff of Sevier Co. Health Care Center for the special care given for the past 5 years. Funeral service 7 PM Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. Glenn Franklin officiating. Interment 11 AM Monday in Providence Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:30-7 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home Sevierville.

Elizabeth Eschmann
Dated: December 20 2002
ESCHMANN, ELIZABETH JANE, age 84, of Powell, Tn., formerly of Livonia, Michigan, passed away Friday December 20, 2002 at Brakebill Nursing Home. Member of First Baptist Church of Powell and formerly a member and deacon of Ward Presbyterian Church of Livonia, Michigan. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Charles H. Eschmann; parents, Earl and Johonna Gleason; brother, Marshal Gleason. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Dan Davis; grandchildren, Daniel and Samuel Davis; sister, Lois Galanek; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 3:30 P.M. Sunday Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel with Dr. Bruce Marston officiating. Interment Lynnhurst Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church in Halls or First Baptist Church of Powell. The family will receive friends 2:00-3:30 P.M. Sunday before the service at LYNNHURST GREENWOOD CHAPEL OF BERRY FUNERAL HOME 2300 W. Adair Dr. Knoxville, Tn. 37918

Ronald Lee Doak
Dated: December 19 2002
Ronald Lee Doak, 66, of Sevierville, Tennessee died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002. He was a member of Great Smoky Mountain Church of Christ and was employed by Caterpillar for 35 years. Survivors: Wife; Ester Doak Children; Barry and Sarah Doak, Shannon Doak of Peoria, Ill., Shawn Doak of Nashville, TN; Melody Doak of West Va., Bethany and Bridget Alexander Grandchildren; Vincent Doak, Dixie Doak and Baby Doak expected any day. Sister; Edna Pierce of West Virginia Funeral service 2 PM Sunday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Minister Al Behel officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.

Jeffrey Lynn Henry
Dated: December 19 2002
Jeffrey Lynn Henry, 42, of Sevierville died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank D. (Red) Henry. Survivors: Wife: Robbie Arwood Henry Son: Troy Lynn Henry Mother: Geneva Manning Henry Brothers: Roy Henry, Floyd Henry and wife Peggy, Robert Henry, Alvin Henry and wife Linda, and Jerry Henry Sister: Margie Ward Father-in-law: Charles Arwood Special brother-in-law: Bo Arwood and wife Annette Sisters-in-law: Jama Rayfield and husband Paul, Katherine Payne Several nieces and nephews Funeral service 7 PM Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Interment 2 PM Sunday in Alder Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.

Ray Alton McCarter
Dated: December 19 2002
MCCARTER, SFC RAY ALTON – age 56, born in Knoxville, passed away at 8:58 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2002 at home in Ocala, Florida. Ray was born on February 14, 1946. Ray was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Manassas, Virginia. His childhood church was Burnett’s Creek Baptist Church in Knoxville. Ray was an SFC of the US Army for 26 years and retired in 1988. As a government civilian, he served as the Chief of the Ft. Leavenworth Transportation Motor Pool for 9 years. Preceded in death by daughter, Sonya Rash; and father, Clarence McCarter. Survivors: Wife of 27 years, Lorna McCarter of Ocala Daughter and son-in-law Kim and Rich Kelley of Longmont, Colorado Son and daughter-in-law Ed and Trish Moore of Columbus,Ohio Son LtCol Gregg Moore currently in Okinawa, Japan Son and daughter-in-law TSgt Dallas and Kim McCarter of Patrick AFB, Florida Son and daughter-in-law Ray and Cindy McCarter, Jr. of Canton, North Carolina Son and daughter-in-law Rev. Bill & Tawnya McCarter of Powell Son-in-law Randy Rash of Statesville, North Carolina Mother Stella Mae McCarter of Knoxville Brother and sister-in-law Coy and Kristi McCarter of Knoxville 22 Grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild. Ray was a very loving Grandpaw. Special brothers-in-law: Bill and Helen Hakes, Knoxville and Wayne and Carol Hakes Mother-in-law, Betty Hakes of Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral service 7 PM Monday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Miller officiating. Music by David Whaley. Interment 11 AM Tuesday in Huskey Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers will be Ray’s Children: Kim Kelley, Ed Moore, LtCol Gregg Moore, TSgt Dallas McCarter, Ray McCarter, Jr., Rev. Bill McCarter. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Danny Joseph Pedro
Dated: December 19 2002
Danny Joseph Pedro, age 12 of Seymour died Thursday, December 19, 2002. He was preceded in death by his father John F. Pedro. Survivors: Mother: Sandy Pedro of Seymour Sister: Wendy Pedro Brothers: Steven Pedro and wife Evelyn of Massachusetts; Jack Pedro and wife Carole of Seymour; Robert Pedro of New Hampshire; James Pedro of Seymour Grandparents: James and Barbara Sinclair of Seymour Niece: Cloie Pedro Many special cousins and friends Aunts and uncles: Judi and Ted Blankenship of Buchanan, TN; Joan and Ronnie Sizemore of Seymour; Joyce and Hank McCormick of Maryville; Laura and Bill LeMoine of Walland; Jim Sinclair of Seymour Special thanks to the staff of UT Hospital; nurses- Anita Hogan, Bonnie Johnson and Mary Kay Erickson, Dr. Zimo, Dr. Moore, Dr. Malagon-Rogers; the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department; Scott at the Medicine Shoppe, Shriners, and the Seymour Schools. Funeral service 1 PM Saturday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Rev. W.A. Galyon officiating. Interment will follow in Knob Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 11 AM – 1 PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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