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Ralph B. (Papaw) Guinn
Dated: July 18 2002
Guinn, Ralph B. "Papaw", age 82, of Knoxville, passed away July 18, 2002 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church. He retired from X-10 Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Preceded in death by wife, Marie Guinn; daughter, Anne G. Melton; and brothers, Henry A. Guinn and S. Frank Guinn. Granddaughters: Leigh Anne Gilmer and husband, Brian Gilmer; Amy G. Melton; great-grandchildren: Corbin Hughes and Evan Gilmer; brothers and sister: James Guinn, Mary G. Houser, Loness Guinn, and Ray Guinn; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Sunday and proceed to Sherwood Memorial Gardens for a 2:00 p.m. interment service with Rev. Walter Weikel officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Walter T. George
Dated: July 18 2002
Walter T. George, 75, of Lincoln Park, Michigan died Thursday July 18, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Whaley George. Survivors: Son; David George Daughters; Brenda Martinez and Margaret Sulewski 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild Funeral service 7 P.M. Monday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Rev. W.W. Cope officiating. Interment 11 A.M. Tuesday in Pigeon Forge Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 P.M. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.

Susan Augusta Hamilton Ray
Dated: July 19 2002
Ray, Susan Augusta Hamilton, age 47, of Knoxville, passed away July 19, 2002 at her home. Member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Coy Hamilton. Member of Double Gale Country Club in Albany, Georgia. Susan will be missed by all who knew her and the brightness of her smile will live on in our hearts. She loved her children with all her heart. Her heart and soul is at rest and she is safely home in heaven. Survived by husband, Jeff Ray; sons: Chadwick Coy Hamilton, age 14; Austin Tyler Ray; age 8, both of Knoxville; mother, Carolyn Hamilton of Albany, Georgia; brother, Thad Hamilton of Kennesaw, Georgia; sister, Abigail Loosier of Albany, Georgia. Funeral service 8:00 Wednesday, Berry Chapel, Dr. David Abernathy officiating. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 12:00 Noon Thursday to go in procession to Highland South Cemetery for a 1:00 p.m. interment. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Richard Stephen Brown
Dated: July 20 2002
Brown, Richard Stephen, age 44, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 20, 2002 after a brief battle with cancer. He was of the Baptist faith. He was employed by KCDC with over 20 years service. Daughter, Kerri Brown and fiancee' Eric Phillips and son Erik Phillips, Jr; loving and devoted girlfriend Cathy McConville; mother, Linnie Kate Brown; father, Austin Eugene Brown; sisters and brothers-in-law: Brenda and Virgil Avans; Genia and Johnny Rauhuff; brother and sister-in-law, OJ and Hazel Brown; nieces and nephews: Brad and Chris Avans; John and wife Leigh Rauhuff; Jason Keith and wife Elisha Brown; Russell Brown; Missy Brown; Tessa Brown; 1 great-nephew; 2 great-nieces. Funeral service 8:00 PM Tuesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Paul Walker officiating. Family and friends will meet at 9:00 AM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home to go in procession to Woodlawn Cemetery for a 10:00 AM interment service. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Underwood, Randy Breeden, Henry Brown, Randy Hill, Doug Hunnicutt, and nephews of Mr. Brown. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel.

Miley Whaley Proffitt
Dated: July 20 2002
Miley Whaley Proffitt, 82, of Gatlinburg died Saturday July 20, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Proffitt. Survivors: Daughters & sons-in-law; Frankie and Mayo McLamb, and Betty and Robert Hardesty Grandchildren; Dale McLamb, David McLamb, Melissa Jo Best, Barry Hardesty and Bill Hardesty 7 great grandchildren Brothers; Roosevelt and Preston Whaley Sister; Edna Long Funeral service 11:30 A.M. Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Rev. France Parton officiating. Interment will follow in Pigeon Forge Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.

Jack Carver
Dated: July 21 2002
Jack Carver, Jr. 61, of Sevierville died Sunday July 21, 2002. He was preceded in death by son, Mark Carver; father, Jack Carver; mother, Pearl Reagan Carver; brothers, George, David, Dean, Terry and Stewart Carver; sisters, Sandra and Pat Carver Survivors: Wife; Sue Carver Sons; Randy, Chuck and wife Janet, and Lance Carver Daughters; Vicki and Nissa Carver Grandchildren; Aubrey, Lisa, Amanda, Jessica, Bridgette, Brittney, April, Anthony, Robert Jack Several nieces and nephews Funeral service 7 P.M. Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Chief Jack Loveheart Johnson Shawman officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 P.M. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.

Jeanette M. Jones
Dated: July 22 2002
Jones, Jeanette M., age 50, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2002. Employee of Family Dollar Store. Sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Jim Evans; sister, Margaret Caylor; nephew, Tommy Caylor; special friends: Joyce Little, Bobbie Hubbs, Linda Patton, and Ronnie Dockins; special neighbors: Reba and Pam Collins and David Dinwiddie; special co-workers: Debbie, Cindy, Shirley, and other friends at the Family Dollar Stores. Funeral service Thursday 8:00 p.m., Berry Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Friday, 10:00 a.m., Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Harold Paul Allison
Dated: July 22 2002
Allison, Harold Paul, age 85, passed away at his daughter's home in Brandon, Florida Monday July 22, 2002. He was born in Andrews, NC on December 16, 1916 and was married to the late Cecile Marie Kilby. He is predeceased by his son, William Allison. Mr. Allison was often known as "Preacher" and was an avid flea marketer along with his late wife. He was a retired Autobody Foreman at Knoxville Motor Company. Daughter, Barbara Allison Wheeler and her husband Walter of Brandon, FL; 5 grandchildren: Chief Master Sergeant Paul Warren Wheeler and his wife Maira of Yorktown, VA; Suzanne Marie Gomez and her husband, Rolando of Valrico, FL; Marcella Lee Tatro and her husband, Dan of Casselberry, FL; June Hall and her husband Ben; April Goins and her husband Damion of Charlotte, NC; 3 brothers: Robert of Charlotte, NC; Ralph of Anderson, SC; and Keith and his wife Mildred of Knoxville, Tennessee; 2 sisters: Ruth Mawby and her husband Victor of Moultrie, GA; Thelma Jones and her husband Kenneth of Andrews, NC; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday, 10:00 AM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jody Darden, pastor of Redemption Harvest Church officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Thursday, Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

David Eugene Bracken
Dated: July 22 2002
Bracken, David Eugene, age 59, of Knoxville, departed this life Monday morning, July 22, 2002 at his home following his fight with a brain tumor. David was born in Knoxville, TN on August 31, 1942. He graduated from Holston High School in 1960. He retired from United Parcel Service in 1988, and then worked for Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. until 1998. He loved to play golf and spent time at his special place in Naples, FL. He was a member of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church. On May 19, 1984 he married Kitty Booth Parkey and they blended two families together. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Alma Bracken. He leaves to mourn his passing his soul-mate and wife, Kitty Booth Bracken and their children, daughters, Joy Nobles, Kippy Fields, Kristi Daniel, all of Virginia, and Melissa Wilkinson of Knoxville; son, Chris Parkey of Knoxville; special son-in-law, Adam Daniel. Wonderful grandchildren, Ben and Max Nobles, Jesse, Jenna and Luke Fields, Addison and Aubree Daniel, all of Virginia and Emma Wilkinson of Knoxville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gwen and Tim Watkins and Chug and Bob Burroughs; aunt and uncle, Vickie and Fred Rader; many cousins nieces and nephews. David had wonderful neighbors and many special friends, but always Mike Kidd was a strong shoulder to lean on. The family would like to thank The University of Tennessee Hospice Service and especially Carolyn Wear along with his doctors, Timothy Panella, William Reid and Robert Bertoli. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lake Forest Presbyterian Church Video Projection Fund, 714 E. Lake Forest Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920. As David wished, Celebration of Life Services will be held at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church, Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Kirk Werner officiating and the Lake Forest Praise Team, Ronnie and Zack Dillinger and Karen Rader doing special music. The family will receive friends following the service from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the church. Family and friends will gather for graveside services and interment on Thursday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, TN. Arrangement by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Ellie S. Ownby
Dated: July 22 2002
Ellie S. Ownby, age 89 of Gatlinburg, passed away Monday, July 22, 2002 at Fort Sanders- Sevier Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her son, Roy Lee Gibson. Survivors: Son and Daughters-in-law: Kenneth R. and Sharon Ogle Daughter: Irattle R. Blalock Grandchildren: Ricky Gibson Ralph Gibson Debbie Stamm Kathy Carver Robin Grothans Jimmy Reagan Gina Bates Step-Grandchild: Amy Valentine 10 Great Grandchildren 2 Great-Great Grandchildren Many nieces and nephews Funeral service 7 PM Wednesday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Mitch Ayers and Rev. Clayton Brantley officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Thursday in Pigeon Forge Baptist Cemetery for interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Louise Lewelling Galyon
Dated: July 22 2002
Louise Lewelling Galyon, 77, of Seymour died Monday July 22, 2002. She was a member of Sugar Loaf Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband; Luther Galyon, parents; Roy and Lela Lewelling, brothers; Bruce, Wade, Luther, and A.J. Lewelling. Survivors: Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Dorothy and Elmer Rogers Carolyn and Hubert Sexton Ruth and Reece Parton (All of Seymour) Grace and Jim Floyd Gladys Myers (both of Sevierville) Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Willie and Virdie Lewelling Richard and Thelma Lee Lewelling (all of Seymour) Sister-in-laws: Cleo Lewelling Virgie Lewelling (both of Seymour) Fern Flynn of Walland A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special friends: Peggy and Newman Smith of Gatlinburg The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Sevier County Health Care Center. Funeral service 7:30 PM Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Latham and Rev. W.A. Galyon officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Thursday in Highland South Cemetery for interment. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 PM Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Joseph Bruce Kennedy
Dated: July 23 2002
Kennedy, Joseph Bruce, age 42, of Charlotte, NC, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at his home. Joe was born September 11, 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of Bruce Mason and Lena Brock Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy received a BA degree from the University of Tennessee, an MA degree from Cornell University, a JD degree from the University of Virginia and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. While attending the University of Tennessee he received the distinction of being TorchBearer, Valedictorian of his class, and Neyland Scholar. He was employed by Deloitte and Touche LLP in Charlotte as a tax consultant. Joseph held numerous civic and public offices which included, Clerk for the Honorable Clement Haynsworth, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Association for Corporate Growth, Carolinas Chapter, Board of Directors, American Bar Associations of District of Columbia, North Carolina, and Georgia, and Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Board of Directors. Wife, Beverly; daughter, Annah Cate; stepchildren, Tyler and Rachel Harrington; parents, Bruce and Lena Kennedy of Knoxville, Tennessee; sisters, J. Dione Kennedy and Angela Kennedy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Sheila Kennedy Wills of Aspen, Colorado. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. today at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, with the Rev. Sally Lankford officiating. The family will also receive friends at Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Strawberry Plains Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee on Sunday, July 28, 2002 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A brief pre-interment service will be held at the church at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Bruce Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens (formerly Eastview Memorial Gardens), 1320 Andrew Johnson Highway. Local arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

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