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NELLIE ELIZABETH MITCHELL BLANKENSHIP
2001-07-14
Nellie Elizabeth Mitchell Blankenship, of Maryville, died Thursday, July 12, 2001 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg, following a long decline in health. Mrs. Blankenship was born on May 10, 1912 in Martinsburg, Nebraska, the second of 12 children of Mary and George Mitchell. In 1922, when she was ten, the family moved to California in a 1918 Model T Ford touring car with what possessions they could fit among the seven children and two adults. They camped in a tent and in caves, cooked outside and once shared the tent with several other people during a thunderstorm. Mrs. Blankenship's father kept a large pistol strapped to the steering wheel to ward off outlaws and animals and once he pulled it on a man who tried to run them off the narrow road during the 28 day trip. Desert crossings were made on roads consisting of wooden planks tied together with ropes. The family settled in Artesia, California, where five more children were born. In 1929, John Blankenship traveled with his parents, Charley and Pearl Blankenship, of Greenback, to California to visit relatives where he met Elizabeth Mitchell. They were married
September 20, 1931 in El Monte, California. After several years of moving back and forth between California and Tennessee, they settled in Greenback, where they raised three children, Betty, Alice and John Jr. In 1967, Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship moved to Shady Lane, near Maryville where they enjoyed retirement with numerous neighbors. Mr. Blankenship died in 1984 and Mrs. Blankenship continued to live at Shady Lane until 1999. Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker, a 50 year charter member of the Greenback Order of the Eastern Star and attended Fairview Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Vivian Mason of Sacramento, CA; brother, Richard Mitchell of Los Angeles, CA; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Aubrey Murr of Greenback and Alice and Buford Pippin of Sulphur, LA; son and daughter-in-law, John and Dianne Blankenship of Wartburg; five grandchildren, James A. Murr, Sarah Murr, Cindy Newman, Alice Treadwell and David Blankenship; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2001, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary. Entombment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Greenback Order of the Eastern Star #401. Friends may call at their convenience to Smith Mortuary after 12 noon Saturday. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
CHARLOTTE H. (KATZENSTEIN) COHEN
Charlotte H. (Katzenstein) Cohen, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Natick, MA and Westboro, MA. Beloved wife of the late Saul Cohen. Loving mother of Susan Roseman and her husband Dr. Barry of Maryville, TN, Jane Siegel of Holliston, MA and her late husband Stephen and Barbara Camann and her husband Richard of Lynnfield, MA. Adored grandmother of Ethan and Seth Roseman, Sara and Rachael Siegel and Melissa and Jenna Camann. Dear sister of Gerda Kazir of Haifa, Israel.
Services at the Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., Brookline, MA on Sunday, July 15. Remembrances may be made to the Blount Memorial Hospice, 1095 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37803. Mrs. Cohen was a survivor of the Holocaust.
KATE GRIBBLE
Kate Gribble, age 89 born April 17, 1912 on 'the day the Titanic Sunk, ' passed away at her home in Maryville at 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2001. Destination: A peaceful, joyous home of eternal life, thru Christ Jesus. She was full of stories of days gone by and the final link in this generation. She was a seamstress at home and clothed many Maryvillians in days gone by. God bless and keep her. preceded in death by father, Thomas 'Jeff' Hyde, mother, Ella Mae 'Molly' Thompson Hyde, husband, Zeke Gribble (Alcoa Aluminum Co. Retiree), sons, Ronald and Jackie Gribble, 4 grandchildren, siblings, Stella Curtis, Ollie McCallister, Daye Hyde, Susie McCallister, Walter Hyde, Mildred Lawhorn and Arthur Hyde.
Sadly missed, but never forgotten by the following surviving family: sons: Tom Gribble of Maryville, Clifford Gribble of Anaheim, California, Mickey Gribble of Maryville and Tim Gribble (grandson raised by her). 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Sisters: Sophia Barger of Roane County, Lucille McCracken of Greensboro, N.C. Several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Michael McClurg officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday at Four Mile Cemetery. Family will receive friends 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
TOMMIE `GRANNY' JENKINS
Tommie 'Granny' Jenkins, age 97, of South Knoxville, passed away July 11, 2001 at Baptist Hospital. preceded in death by husband, Labe Jenkins; parents, William and Mattie Goddard Nuchols, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 3 sons-in-law, Claude Thomas, Roy Hundley, Eldridge 'Shady' Payne. Member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors: daughters: Lois Thomas, Betty Hundley, Annette Payne. Truly blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the 3rd floor staff at Baptist Hospital, Dr. Clint Dorian, Dr. Rick Mays, and Dr. Dorian's associate, Eric. Graveside service 11:00 a.m., Saturday at Highland South Cemetery, with Rev. Claude Thomas and Sam Thomas officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gayland Heights Baptist Church, P.O. Box 9311, Knoxville, TN 37940. Family received friends 7:00-9:00 p.m., Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
DONALD `JOE' MCCULLOCH
Donald 'Joe' McCulloch, age 65 of Friendsville died Friday July 13, 2001 at Blount Memorial. He was preceded in death by parents: Raymond and Lou Mote McCulloch. Son, Timothy Joe McCulloch. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Renee McCulloch of Tallassee. Son, Gary McCulloch of Madisonville; grandchildren, Kimberly, Josh, Heather, and Ashley McCulloch. Daughter-in-law, Amy McCulloch. Sister, Barbara Albright of Friendsville.
Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001 at McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Rev. Alvin Patton officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Four Mile cemetery for interment.
GERALD J. 'JIM' SAUNDERS
Gerald J. 'Jim' Saunders, age 67 of Athens, died Thursday afternoon at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native of Tellico Plains, he was a son of the late Alfred Saunders. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Meigs County and was associated with Pioneer Credit for many years until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Surviving his wife, Evelyn Payne Saunders, Athens; daughter, Chancellor Jerri S. Bryant, Athens; mother, Berta Kirkland Saunders, Walland, TN; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark and Denise Saunders, Maryville and Jeffrey Saunders, Athens; two grandsons, Duncan and Adam Bryant, Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Jeana and John Myers, Angola, Indiana; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Carol Saunders, Walland, TN.
Funeral service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ivey officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The body will be in state at the funeral home after 12:30 p.m. Saturday where the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Ten Mile, TN 37880 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ATTN: Memorial/Honors Program FH, One St. Jude Place Bldg., P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148-0052. Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Gerald J. 'Jim' Saunders.
MAYFORD L. `FROSTY' HEADRICK
2001-07-13
Mayford L. Headrick (Frosty), age 78, of Maryville, died Wednesday July 11, 2001 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home in Knoxville. He worked for thirty four and one-half years at Rockford Manufacturing Co.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Sarah Margaret Marritt Headrick, son Guy Wayne Headrick both of Maryville, daughter and son-in-law: Renee H. Bennett of Corsicana, TX, grandchildren: Heather and Nathan Wanamaker of Aiken, SC, Patrick Bennett of Corsicana, TX, brothers and sisters-in-law: Gene and Mable Headrick, Charles W. Headrick, Homer and Grace Headrick, sisters and brother-in-law: Cherity Chang, Lennie and Charles Stephens, all of Maryville.
The family and friends will meet for a graveside funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. A.J. Rowland officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville 983-2050.
TOMMIE `GRANNY' JENKINS
Tommie 'Granny' Jenkins, age 97, of South Knoxville, passed away July 11, 2001 at Baptist Hospital. preceded in death by husband, Labe Jenkins; parents, William and Mattie Goddard Nuchols, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 3 sons-in-law, Claude Thomas, Roy Hundley, Eldridge 'Shady' Payne. Member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors: daughters: Lois Thomas, Betty Hundley, Annette Payne. Truly blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the 3rd floor staff at Baptist Hospital, Dr. Clint Dorian, Dr. Rick Mays, and Dr. Dorian's associate, Eric. Graveside service 11:00 a.m., Saturday at Highland South Cemetery, with Rev. Claude Thomas and Sam Thomas officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gayland Heights Baptist Church, P.O. Box 9311, Knoxville, TN 37940. Family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 p.m., Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
LARRY LAMBERT
Larry Lambert, age 48, of Maryville died Wednesday July 11, 2001 in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his father: J.D. Lambert, his pappaw: Monroe Bowers, nephews: Travis and Tyler Bounds.
He is survived by his wife: Pat Sizemore Lambert, daughter and son-in-law: Sherri and Robert Howard of Friendsville, stepchildren: Joy Releford, Shannon Pickens, and Jeff Sizemore, mother: Mary Evelyn Bowers Lambert, grandmother: Nola Bowers all of Maryville, grandchildren: Ciera Jones, Curtney Releford, Jacob, Jonathan, Chelsey, Katy, and Aaron, sisters: Sharon Bounds of Maryville, Myra Ellis of Kokomo, IN, several aunts and uncles.
Family and friends will meet at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel for a graveside service with Rev. Harrison Hill officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville 983-2050
BLANKENSHIP, N. ELIZABETH,
2001-07-13
89, Maryville. died Thursday, July 12, at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Smith Mortuary.
TERRY EVANUSH
2001-07-12
Terry Evanush, age 40, of Louisville, TN died at 11:00 a.m., Monday July 9, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Mr. Evanush was a small engine mechanic and was preceded in death by his mother, Nina Evanush and father, Joseph Evanush.
Survivors include a daughter, Mara Evanush of Louisville, aunts and uncles, Johnny and Don Johnson, Michigan, Margaret Garner, Friendsville, Anis Titlow, Maryville and other friends and loved ones.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Holston College Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday at Smith Mortuary in Maryville. 865-983-1000.
FLORENCE EDENS GREER
Florence Edens Greer, age 85 of Maryville, died Tuesday July 10, 2001 at Fairpark Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents: Hiram and Susan Edens, brothers: Ora, Marquis, and Hiram Edens, sisters: Dora McMillan, Lucy Napier, Celia Bledsoe.
She is survived by her son: Jon B. Greer of Norton, VA, brother: Millard Edens of Ben Hur, VA, several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Graveside Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Millers Chapel cemetery in Jonesville, VA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville. Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 983-2050.
JAMES C. `BUTCH' LEE SR.
James C. (Butch) Lee Sr. age 59 of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2001. Mr. Lee attended Ward's Chapel Church of God, retired employee of Sterchi Brothers and he was a self-employed Knox County School Bus Contractor. preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Bonita Lane Lee; brother, Boyd Lee; sisters, Emma Allen and Gertrude Breeden.
Survivors: wife, Joyce Cole Lee; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Becky Lee, Jr. and Billy and Brenda Lee; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Michael Mooneyhan, Patty and Tim Hanson, Teresa and Keith Black and Brenda and Doug Simpson; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, Ralph, John and Raymond; sisters, Barbara Joiner and Anna Collins.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Berry Chapel with Rev. Kenny Walker and Rev. Carl Crowe officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Music will be by the Joiner Family and daughter, Brenda Simpson. Pallbearers: John, Charles, Ritchie and Chad Joiner, Steve Hobbs, Vern Cravens, Freddie Sumner and Jimmy Peterson. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
