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GENEVA LEE VAUGHN CRUZE
Geneva Lee Vaughn Cruze, age 84 of the Glendale Community, went to be with the Lord Saturday morning July 28, 2001 at the Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a retired LPN for Eastern State Hospital and was a member of the Unitia Free Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James B. Vaughn, Sr. and Linnie Dovie Crisp Vaughn; son, Glenn Douglas Cruze; and a brother, Fred Allen Vaughn.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Mary Cruze of Seymour; daughters and sons-in-law, Vivian and William Hiltz of Kensington, Conn.; Linda Spires and Bill Spires of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Starla Spires Gill and husband Kevin of Atlanta, GA; Brian Allen Cruze of Fairfax, VA.; brother James Vaughn, Jr. and wife Marilyn Maxwell Vaughn, of Lenoir City; sister, Dorothy Mae Vaughn of the Glendale Community; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewey Morton and Rev. Jimmy Guider officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Unitia cemetery for graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the family of Geneva Cruze.
ELIZABETH VERNELL LONG EVANS
Elizabeth Vernell Long Evans, age 76 of Maryville died at 6:40 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She worked at the Lay's Variety Store from the time it opened until its closure. preceded in death by: Husband, Edward J. Evans, Parents, Ben and Stella Long, and Brother, Larry R. Long.
Survivors include: Son and daughter-in-law, Ronald E. and Katherine Evans of Alcoa. Daughter, Elissa Eve Evans of Maryville. Two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Brother, Ben D. Long of Louisville. Nephew, David Long and niece, Cynthia Smith.
Family and friends will meet at 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2001 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum for a graveside service and entombment with the Rev. Clyde Shipley officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2001, East Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
GRACE TALLENT HAMPTON
Grace Tallent Hampton, age 80 of Rockford passed away Saturday morning, July 28, 2001 at Fairpark Health Care Center. preceded in death by parents: John and Effie Bell Tallent. Sister -- Neida. Brother: Homer Tallent.
Survivors: husband -- Buford W. Hampton. Son -- Stephen Hampton of Knoxville. Sisters-in-law: Ruby Tallent of Maryville, Margaret Hampton of Atlanta, Ga. Frances Hampton of Harriman. Several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Sunday July 29, 2001 Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Herman Helton officiating. Family and friends will meet at Clark's Grove cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Monday for the interment service. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
NEOLINE ELIZABETH PATTY MCBEE
Neoline Elizabeth Patty McBee, age 86 of Alcoa died at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2001 at Asbury Acres Nursing Home. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Alcoa, order of Eastern Star, Alcoa (Prudentia Lodge). She was a seamstress for Minton's for many years. preceded in death by: Husband, James L. McBee.
Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, James Marley and Alaine McBee of Maryville and Jerry and Debbie McBee of Alcoa; daughters and sons-in-law: Pam and Jim Scruggs of McDonough, GA (formerly of Maryville) and Sandra and Scott Bell of Friendsville; grandchildren, Elizabeth S. Erwin, Jennifer Scruggs, Jonathon Bell, Katie McBee, Amanda Haynes, Rebecca Bell, Adam Haynes; sister, Nina McJunkins of Knoxville; sisters-in-law, Daisy M. Sutton Owen of Knoxville and Sarah Hannah of Clinton.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001 in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Ken Green and Rev. Joe Green officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2001 at Grandview cemetery for the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Alcoa, 617 Gilbert Street Alcoa, TN 37701. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2001, West Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
ROY NEAL PAYNE
Roy Neal Payne, age 62 of Maryville passed away Friday evening, July 27, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He attended Lone Oak Baptist Church. Retired from Alcoa and a member of the 25 Year Club. preceded in death by parents: Robert Dale and Bertha Mae Palmer Payne.
Survivors: wife -- Georgia Lewelling Payne. Daughter and son-in-law: Melody and John Robinson of Maryville. Grandson: Derek Robinson. Sisters: Marlene Sellers of Louisville, Thelma Payne of Maryville, Wilma Payne of Louisville. Brothers: Jerry Payne of Alcoa, Danny Payne of Louisville. Several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet at Maryville Baptist Tabernacle/Russell cemetery at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Monday July 30, 2001 for graveside service and interment Rev. Chuck Giles, Rev. Roy Kelley officiating. Friends may call at their convenience from 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home or friends may call at their convenience at the family home. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
BILLY ED. YATES SR.
Billy Ed. Yates Sr., age 60 of Friendsville died at 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He retired from Volunteer Apparel as a Cutting Room Manager. preceded in death by: grandson, Adam Richard Yates; mother, Sarah Yates; father, Connie Yates; sister, Margaret Yates; brothers, Kenneth and Clarence Yates.
Survivors include: wife, Susie Denise Yates; children, Sheri and husband James Miller of Maryville, Dennis and wife Lynda Yates of Maryville, Billy and wife Sonya Yates of Chattanooga, Stoney and wife Kelly Yates of Maryville, and Jennifer Yates of Maryville; grandchildren, T.J. Miller, Renea Miller, Nikki Yates, Kaitlyn Yates, Lindsey Yates, Nathan Yates; brothers Robert Yates of Loudon, Floyd Yates of FL, Roy Yates of Michigan; sisters, Grace Blevins, Glenn Valentine, Willoughby Simmerly, Marie Fields, June Herron all of Greenback and Bernice Stout of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2001 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Jody Winstead and Rev. Chris Cupp officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2001 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday July 29, 2001, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 983-1000
RENA SECRIST INMAN
2001-07-27
Rena Secrist Inman, age 91 of Walland passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at the family home. She taught 1st grade in Blount County for 42 years and was one of the first Head Start teachers in Blount County. preceded in death by husband, J.D. Inman; stepson, Tom Inman; brothers, U.L. Secrist Jr., Harry Secrist; sisters, Inez Delozer, Virginia Secrist; parents, U.L. and Dorotha Secrist.
Survivors: daughter, Ginger Inman and partner in life, Charles Underwood both of Walland; stepchildren and spouses, James T. and Edna Inman of N. Augusta S.C., Dr. Jim and Doris Haymore of Danielville, Ga; niece and husband, Pat and Charles Robinson of Beltsville, MD and Maryville; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will meet at Prospect cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001 for the graveside service and interment, Rev. Reece Boling officiating. Friends may call at their convenience from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
DAY, JOHN E.,
2001-07-24
68, Tallassee, died Monday, July 23, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home.
CREED H. BASS
2001-07-23
Creed H. Bass, age 73 of Greenback, passed away Saturday evening, July 21, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Niles Ferry Baptist Church, retired from ALCOA and a member of the 25 Year Club. preceded in death by parents, Homer and Sarah Bass; brother, Burton Bass; and daughters-in-law, Connie and Illene Bass.
Survivors: wife, Sue Dixon Bass; son, Larry Bass of Greenback; granddaughters, Abby, Hollie, Scarlet and Haley; brothers, Joe Bass of Ind. and Otto Bass of Greenback; sisters, Mary Norton of Alcoa, Lola Wright of Washington State, Ernistine Robinson of Ind. and Johnnie Shubert of Ind.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. John Churchman officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Pine Grove cemetery in Greenback for the interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greenback Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 129, Greenback, TN. 37742 or to Niles Ferry Baptist Church building fund, 6895 Hwy. 411 South, Greenback, Tenn. 37742. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
MICHAEL BRUCE HUNT
2001-07-22
Michael Bruce Hunt, age 37 of Maryville died Saturday July 21, 2001 at his home.
He is survived by his wife: Tenna Everett Hunt, sons: Michael, and Corey Hunt, mother: Phyllis King Hunt of Alcoa, father and stepmother: Raymond and Ann Hunt of Maryville. Brother: Steve Hunt of Maryville, sisters: Deborah Hunt of Maryville, and Susan Hunt of Knoxville.
Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Zion Chapel cemetery for graveside funeral service. Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville 983-2050.
SHEILA AUTUMN CHEYANNE `BABY GIRL' KELLEY
Sheila Autumn Cheyanne 'Baby Girl' Kelley, age 2, of Seymour, passed away July 19, 2001, at her home.
Survivors: parents: Chris and Shannon Kelley; brother: Edward Logan Kelley; grandparents: Edward W. and Rhonda Hale, and Mike Magnan; great-grandmother: Nancy Koeller; uncles and aunts: Mike Hale, Jason and Amanda Harden; great-uncle and aunt: Bob and Jode Bolser; cousin: Misty Conkright; several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Berry Chapel. Rev. Travis K. Sturgill officiating. Pallbearers: Mike and Ed Hale, Chris Kelley and Jason Harden. Interment: Forest Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
RUTH S. KILLION
Ruth S. Killion of Maryville died Saturday July 21, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church and a past member of Green Meadow Country Club. She is preceded in death by her husband J.O. Killion and parents Elijah and Louisa Snoderly Sharp and 11 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include daughter-in-law Dorothy Killion, step-granddaughters Donna Dever and Cheryle Boldrick and step-grandson Bernie Killion, and 2 step-great-grandsons.
Family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum for services with Dr. John Franklin officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home.
RONALD DWAYNE SULLIVAN
Ronald Dwayne Sullivan, age 44 of Townsend died Wednesday July 18, 2001 at his home.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Walton Baptist Church in Walton, KY. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn cemetery in Erlanger, KY. Memorial Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Memorial Funeral Home 983-2050
