RUCKERT, BETTY F
RUCKERT, BETTY F., age 65, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Addington and stepfather, Andrew Jackson Molner. Survivors include her husband, Charles "Ron" Ruckert; daughter, Ronetta Mullins and son-in-law, Alex; grandson, Alex Mullins, all of Morristown; mother, Reba Molner of MacRoberts, Ky.; brother, David Molner of Garden City, Mich.; brother, Joe Molner of Taylor, Mich.; sister, Barbara Fleming of MacRoberts, Ky.; and sister, Pat Blanton of Morristown. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 at Allen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Friday, Feb. 13 at Hamblen Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home in Morristown.
VANORDER, PATTY KAY
VANORDER, PATTY KAY, age 38, of Knoxville, died Sunday, March 7, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the funeral home. Local arrangements by Allen Funeral Home in Morristown.
TAYLOR, HELEN MARIE
TAYLOR, HELEN MARIE, age 91, of Greeneville, formerly of New Jersey, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Morning Point Assisted Living in Greeneville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Taylor. Survivors include two sons, Bill Taylor and his wife, Amy Gregg Taylor, and Tom Taylor; one granddaughter, Melissa Taylor, all of Mosheim; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Vander Plaat Colonial Home in Fair Lawn, N.J. with the Rev. Paul Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends noon-1 p.m. Saturday, March 27 prior to the funeral. Interment will follow in George Washington Memorial Park in Fair Lawn. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church building fund in Morristown. Allen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
CLARK, SHIRLEY J.
CLARK, SHIRLEY J., 92, passed away Fri. evening, March 26, 2004, at Heritage Nursing Center in Morristown. A native of Hamblen County, born at Leadvale. Daughter of the late Jonas and Annie F. Clark. She was a retired field director with the American Red Cross with overseas duties, including Germany and Guam. Preceded in death by brothers, Robert, John, Mack and J.C. Clark; and sisters, Louise Clark and Catherine Quillen. She is survived by nephew, Clark Quillen of Morristown, and sister-in-law, Kathy Clark of Knoxville. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Sun., March 28 at White Pine Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Carter officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross or Morristown Hamblen Library. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home of Morristown.
CROWELL, FLOYD BAXTER, JR.
CROWELL, FLOYD BAXTER, JR., 68, passed away Sat., March 27, 2004, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 22, 1935 in Batesville, Miss. He was the son of the late Floyd Baxter, Sr. and Edna F. Crowell. He graduated Panola County High School, Northwest Mississippi Junior College, and Mississippi State University. He was employed as a production supervisor at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company of Memphis from 1961-1967. He was production manager of Newport Industrial Products from 1967-1981. Since 1982 he has been co-owner of East Tennessee Tire and Retreading Company in Newport. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Bettie K. Crowell; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Tammy Crowell; grandchildren, Courtney and Matthew Crowell, all of Morristown; sister, Marilyn Taylor of Batesville; brothers, Lynn W. Crowell and wife, Jean of Nashville, and Larry Crowell of Batesville; brother-in-law, Edgar J. Kinard and wife, Lea of Louisville, Miss.; and 10 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 8 p.m., Mon., March 29 at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Darris Doyal and the Rev. Ellen Fisher officiating. Interment will be 10 a.m., Tues., March 30 in Hamblen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home.
LONG, THELMA VIVIAN
LONG, THELMA VIVIAN "MUTT," age 82, of Whitesburg, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 27, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Myrtle Lane Haun and a sister, Blanche Haun. She was an employee of Shelby Williams for 13 years and was a member of Catherine Nenney Baptist Church for more than 45 years. Survivors include her son, Robert Long; daughters, Annabelle Anderson and Mary Holdway; brothers, Glenn Talmadge and James Francis Haun; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30 at Catherine Nenney Baptist Church in Whitesburg with the Rev. O'Dell Davidson and the Rev. James Ramsey officiating. Mrs. Long's body will lie in state one hour prior to the services. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 29 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home in Morristown.
PARKER, EARL MILLER
PARKER, EARL MILLER, age 94, of Morristown, passed away Sunday evening, March 28, 2004 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System. He was a member of Westview Baptist Church and a World War II vetaran, who was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained while on the front lines while serving his country. He was preceded in death by his parents, Porter and Mary Elizabeth Hunley Parker; three brothers; and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Flossie; daughters, Ginny (Gary) Goforth and Sandee (Danny) Seal; grandchildren, Scott Goforth, Heather (Jeff) Rippetoe and Lean Ann (Richard) Dorrough; great-grandchildren, Spencer Goforth, Rachael and Nathan Rippetoe and Jasmine and Tyler Parton. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Gilbert Tunnell and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Parker will be greatly missed by family, freinds and a lot of little folks who called him "Papaw Earl" while staying at Flossie's daycare. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 30 at Allen Funeral Home. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 31 in Hamblen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the services at the funeral home. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home in Morristown.
DAVIS, EMORY C.
DAVIS, EMORY C., age 84, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents, Lewis and Kate Davis; grandson, Robert Hudgens; brohter, Chester Davis; and sister, Mary Linkous. Mr. Davis was a member of Buffalo Trail Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 122nd Field Artillery in the Philippines and New Guinea. He was a lifetime emmber of VFW Post #5266 in Morristown and was retired from American Enka after 31 years of service. Mr. Davis leaves behind four children and their spouses, Michael C. and Linda Davis, Steve and Gayle Davis, Gail and Gary Hudgens and Marlene and Dennis Alvis, all of Morristown; grandchildren, Taylion Tompkins, Buffie Simerly, Joshua, Cody and Kaitlyn Davis and Keith Alvis, all of Morristown, and Lindsay Starnes of Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Simerly, Emily and Erika Hudges, Coleman, Connor and Austin Tompkins; brohters, Lester and Bert Davis of Rogersville, Ted Davis of South Carolina and Edsel Davis of Atlanta; sisters, Jean Lawson of Lexington, Tenn. and Gladys Livesay of Kyles Ford; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 3 at Buffalo Trail Baptist church with the Rev. Ray Adams officiating. Military graveside services conducted by VFW Post #5266 will follow in Hamblen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. Saturday, prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buffalo Trail Baptist Church Building Fund, 1829 Sherwood Dr., Morristown, TN 37814. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home in Morristown.
Jeremiah Brandon Keesee
KEESEE, JEREMIAH BRANDON, age 20, of Morristown, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born Nov. 20, 1982 and was an avid athlete and a sports fan since birth. His congenial nature ensured long friendships with many. He was a very caring individual and often the peacekeeper among his young friends and teammates. He enjoyed school and was interested in a variety of subjects, especially history. He loved nature and the outdoors. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Greeneville. He was a 2001 graduate of Morristown Hamblen High School East where he was an outstanding member of the football, wrestling and track teams. He was a member of East Hamblen Volunteer Fire Department and was employed by the Russellville-Whitesburg Utility District. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Fred Payne, Sr.; paternal grandmother, Mary Keesee; and step grandfather, Henry Stewart. He was the son of Kathryn and Ronnie Stewart of Russellville and Richard "Rick" Keesee, Jr. of Greeneville. He is also survived by his brother, Richard "Richi" Keesee III; sister, Sarah Keesee; step sister, Summer Stewart; step brother and step sister-in-law, Jamie and Crystal Stewart, all of Morristown; grandmothers, Dorothy Payne of Greeneville and Hazel Stewart of Rogersville; grandfather, Richard "Pete" Keesee of Greeneville; and aunts and uncles, Diane and Ben Thorp of Richmond, Va., Fred and Vickie Payne of Russellville, Joe and Brenda Payne of Kingsport, Ann Broyles of Knoxville, Donnie and Loretta Stewart, Annaruth Stewart, Peggy and Lawrence Osborne, Jeanie and Elmer Fierl and Robert Stewart, all of Rogersville. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday, July 21 at Allen Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gene Nelson and the Rev. Dr. Hollis Marshall officiating. Members of the 2000-2001 Morristown East Football team will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 22 in the Historic Bethesda Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Monday, prior the services at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the East Hamblen Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home in Morristown.
Greg Dawson
DAWSON, GREG, age 78, of Bean Station, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2003 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Powerhouse Baptist Church and attended Riverview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Edith; parents, Leonard and Lou Dawson; and brothers, Alfred, Junior and Tommy. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mildred; sons, J.L. and Michael; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Orlean, Lynn and Robin and Ricky and Donna; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and David Long, Barbara and Tony Rose and Debra and Ronald Wolfe. He is also survived by one sister, Armettie French; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at Riverview Baptist Church in Bean Station with the Rev. Terry Winstead and the Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A special graveside prayer will be led by Ben Collins. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at Allen Funeral Home. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home in Morristown
