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JAMES `OTTO' KIDD
James Otto Kidd, age 51, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2005. He was a carpenter in the Walland area and formerly employed by Don Abbott Cabinet Shop. He was of the Baptist faith. preceded in death by parents, John and Ellen Kidd; sister, Joyce Webber. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Derril Coada; daughter, Deedee Kidd; daughter and son-in-law, Bridgett and Lynn Moffett; daughter, Brandy Proffitt; seven grandchildren; brothers, Charles Wilson, Joe Kidd, Johnny Kidd; sister, Janace Teffeteller; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow at 8 p.m., Rev. A.J. Crawford officiating. Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Saturday for 2 p.m. interment services.
OPAL MCCARTER
Opal McCarter, age 70, of Seymour, passed away August 24, 2005 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She had retired from Childrens Hospital after 32 years of service. She was preceded in death by daughter, Barbara McCarter; son, Floyd Simerly; father and mother, Arthur Lee and Ella Laura Simerly; and three brothers, Alfred, Arthur, Burl; sister, Evelyn and husband Ralph McCarter. She is survived by loving family, granddaughter, Wendy Romines; daughter and son-in-law, Jean and LeRoy Bittle; daughter-in-law Connie Simerly; grandson, Michael Albright; sister, Marie Lambert; special uncle, Johnny Manning; several cousins, nieces and nephews and special friend Edwina Purkey. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m., Saturday at Highland South Memorial Park for an 11:00 a.m., entombment service with Rev. Chad Sparks and Rev. Lance Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, at Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations 9010 E. Simpson Road 573-7300
DANIEL EUGENE `DANNY' AKINS
Daniel Eugene 'Danny' Akins, age 50, of Louisville passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2005. He will always be remembered as a passionate and devoted soul mate to his wife of 22 years, a devoted and loving father, a selfless provider for his family, and a loyal friend. Danny was a lover of all things God-created, having hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in 1992, and spending nearly every moment of his free time in nature. He was a fervent fan of UT football, avidly studied astronomy and followed the NASA space program, and could often be seen cruising the mountains on his Harley. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Reverend Eugene and Mary Sue Akins. He is survived by his wife Sherrie; his daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law David Trexler; his son Waylon Mink, daughter-in-law Melanie, and grandson Jacob of Atlanta; his brother Doug Akins, sister-in-law Emily, and niece Tracy; his brother Darrell Akins, sister-in-law Debbie, nephew Harrison, and niece Rachel; his mother-in-law Doris and Bob Randolph; his father-in-law Tom Reep; his sister-in-law Kim Niles, brother in-law Neil, nephews, Austin and Jerrod; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will have a celebration of life to honor Danny at his home on Friday, August 26, 2005. Family and friends are welcome to join in the celebration of Danny's life between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or the American Cancer Society. Smith Mortuary of Maryville is serving the Akins family.
JAMES `JIM' L. EARLY
James (Jim) L. Early, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2005 after a courageous battle with old age. If anyone ever lived by the golden rule, it was Jim Early, and he departed this life with the most friends and a totally dedicated family. Born in Somerset, KY, he moved to Knoxville as a youth and maintained a love affair with the city and its people until his death nearly seven decades later.
Early's footprint is forever secured in the Knoxville media landscape having served as news director of two Knoxville TV stations and president of his own advertising firm for the past thirty-plus years. But it was his involvement and love of television that east Tennesseans will perhaps remember best. Early's appointment to lead WBIR's radio and television news operations in 1961 corresponded with a golden era in that medium. Early's commitment to hard, local news proved to be the perfect compliment to other unique and successful local programming of that time such as the 'Cas Walker Show' and 'Star-Time.' Early was even known to appear in his own programming outside of news, having debuted Knoxville's first country music show which featured his band, 'Jim Early and the Westerneers.'
Having found success in advertising merely as a hobby, he dove full-time into that profession in 1973 by founding 'Jim Early & Associates, ' a full-service audio/video/print production firm which still thrives today. Early was the creative conscience behind numerous marketing campaigns, including a twenty-five-year run as director of local promotion for Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. In 1996, Early received the Robert McCabe Silver Medal Award from the Knoxville Advertising Federation. It is the highest award a Knoxville advertising executive can receive.
His commitment and love of community were quite evident in the many charitable efforts in which he took part and through his involvement in a number of local civic clubs. A long-time member and past elder of the New Hope Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Early also served on the East Tennessee Children's Rehab Center board for over twenty years and was heavily involved in many past efforts of the American Heart Association. He took great pride in the beauty and uniqueness of the east Tennessee region and played a key role in persuading American Honda's 'Honda Hoot' to converge its twenty thousand motorcycles onto Knoxville's roadways and economic bi-ways each year. In addition, his love of boating on east Tennessee lakes was highlighted by a twenty-plus-year career with the Knoxville 'Flying Boatmen Club.' Early was a past commodore of this precision drill team which put on water shows on all east Tennessee lakes as well as throughout the United States.
Preceded in death by: parents, LeRoy and Josephine Early.
A most approachable and entertaining individual, he leaves behind a million corny jokes, an immeasurable number of good friends, and a family that will miss him terribly. Included in this are his most prized possessions: his wife of 52 years, Dena Y. Early; daughter, Jama Early Wall and son-in-law, Bob Wall of Naperville, IL; son, Steve Early of Knoxville; son, Chris Early and daughter-in-law, Christa Early of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jeff Ward, Jenny Ward, Ryan Wall, and Nolan Early; aunt, Lillie Jewel Smith; sister, Suzi Hatcher; and one faithful four-legged companion, Rocky.
The Early family wishes to thank all of the incredibly gifted doctors and nurses who contributed to our husband and dad having the long and quality life that he did, with a special nod to Dr. Billy Pruett. We will forever be indebted to modern medicine and the wonderful results it can bestow on a family. In addition, the family would like to thank Mr. Sam McGill and Ms. Bertha Beeler for the in-home care and companionship they lent to such a special man.
Friends are welcome to send flowers or make contributions to Macular Degeneration, in care of New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1705 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912.
A funeral service will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 26 in Stevens Chapel. Rev. Al Pierson and Rev. J. Robert Mellgard officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Family and friends will meet at Stevens Mortuary at 9:45 a.m. Saturday to go in procession to Grandview cemetery in Maryville for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment. Serving the family, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway.
RICHARD E. WALBROWN
Richard E. Walbrown, age 70 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2005, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. K. and Icy Hall Walbrown; and brother, Eugene Walbrown.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Walbrown of Maryville, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Kim Walbrown of Sarasota, FL and Rick and Beth Walbrown of Maryville, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Dennis Magargle of Maryville, TN; 7 grandchildren, Jessica and Stephanie Magargle, Robert Bradley, Allison, Ben and Cara Walbrown and Ashleigh Walbrown; 2 great-grandchildren, Canaan Sissum and Braeden Bradley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donzel and Zelma Walbrown and Denver and Edith Walbrown; sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Jack Miller all of Spencer, WV; several nieces and nephews; his best friend, Sneakers.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date with Rev. Harry Sherrer officiating.
The family requests No Flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Forest Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1850 Forest Hill Road, Maryville, TN 37803.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Inc., Maryville, TN in charge (865) 982-6812
ERNEST EUGENE `BIG DADDY' BUTLER
Ernest Eugene "Big Daddy" Butler, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 22, 2005 at Asbury Place of Maryville. The last part of his life was spent enjoying family, kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. He retired from Vulcan Materials with 34 years of service. preceded in death by: loving wife, Betty Sue Butler of 44 years; granddaughter, Holly Nicole Butler died at birth; parents, David and Esta Butler; brothers, James Butler and Thurman Butler died at birth, Lawrence Butler, and Verlon Butler; sister, Eula Teague. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Paul Brewer of Maryville; sons, Rick and Sandra Butler and Gary and Lois Butler all of Maryville; grandchildren, Ashlee McGaha, Renee Brewer, Brad Butler and wife Janelle, and Jason Butler; great-grandson, Ryan Butler; sisters, Rita McClanahan and husband Richard, Mafle Effler, Margaret Ogle and husband Hurman, Wanda Joe and Richard Gass all from Maryville; brothers, Carl Butler and wife Elizabeth, Earl Butler and wife Bertha, and Glen Butler all from Maryville; many special loved ones and special friends, J.B. Long, J.J. Roberson, Junior Garner, and all the Staff of Butler Wrecker Service and the staff of Asbury Place 2 North and 3 North. The family will gather at Big Daddy's Home, 4446 Pea Ridge Road, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 977-9465. Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2005 in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Robert Burns officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Keeble's Chapel for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2005, West Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
MARY ELIZABETH HILL
Mary Elizabeth Hill, age 68 of Maryville passed away Monday, August 22, 2005 at Blount Memorial Hospital. preceded in death by: parents, Ouris and Mary Tipton. Survivors include: husband, Robert Lee Hill; daughter, Lanita and Boyd Webb of Maryville; stepson, Alvin Lee Hill; step-daughters, Catherine Hicks, Barbara Headrick, Kathleen Worth, Rosey Hearon all of Maryville; brothers, Charles Tipton of Kansas and Dick Tipton and wife Sam of Tialand; sister, Barbara Huggenroder and husband Ronnie of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2005 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Mike Parker and Rev. Chris Edmonds officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 26, 2005 at Grandview Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2005, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
WILMA I. LEE
"Now on a higher plane I dwell, And with my soul I know 'tis well; In loving kindness Jesus came Thro' grace he lifted me." Loving wife for 50 years of Kenneth Lee; beloved mother to Jerry Foster, Amy Fannin (Ron) and Susan Williamson (Sandy); daughter of the late Herbert F. and the late Grace B. McDonnell; devoted sister to the late Carrie Lea McKinney, Frank McDonnell, Emma Grace Anderson and Jimmie Miller. At the age of 79, Wilma passed away on August 12, 2005 in Roseville, CA. Wilma had lived in Sacramento, CA for 39 years and was born in Blount County, Tennessee. Graduate from Everett High School, Class of 1943 and member of Everett Hill Baptist Church. Photography, painter, seamstress, gardening and Jeopardy were her enjoyments. Wilma also loved to sing. Friends are welcome for Visitation Tuesday 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with services on Wednesday 10:00 a.m., both at Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift is suggested to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org/Donate or 1-800-272-3900). Wilma was a warm and friendly "Southern" lady who will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her, loving her and calling her friend. "Sorrow looks behind. Worry looks around. Faith looks up."
WILLIAM H. (HOBART) EGGERS
William H. (Hobart) "Wart", Eggers, age 83 of Maryville, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family Sunday, August 21, 2005, at his home. He was born October 8, 1921 in Blount County to the late Ben and Myrtle Eggers. His brother, L. B. Eggers, Jr.; and sister, Margaret Eggers, also preceded him in death.
He was a member of Maryville First United Methodist Church, was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II in Burma, China, and India. He was retired from ALCOA Aluminum Company and a member of the ALCOA 25 Year Service Club.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Jane Eggers; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Pat Eggers, Floyd and Donna Eggers; 5 grandchildren, Scott, Travis and Troy Eggers, Melanie Waters, and Monica Burchfield; and 7 great-grandchildren, Joshua, Emalea, and Shelby Eggers, Mikah Murphy, Tyler Johnson, Tori and Anna Waters all of Maryville; 2 sisters, Lula Belle Davis of Maryville, and LaRue Cross of Lenoir, NC.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home followed by funeral services with Rev. Carl White and Rev. Clayton O'Neal officiating. Family and friends will meet at Grandview cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, for the interment service.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812
DOLORES MCBRAYER KITTS KARBACH
Dolores McBrayer Kitts Karbach, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away, Friday, October 19, 2005, at Baptist Hospital. preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lydia McBrayer, and brother, John Emerson Culpepper. Survivors include her husband, Werner Karbach; stepdaughter, Donna Kitts Stout; sister, Mary Gladys Sherwood; nephew, Kenneth Culpepper of Fort Lauderdale; nieces, Dolores Villarreal of Corpus Christi, Mickey Groover and Lynelle Bennett of Knoxville; several great-nieces and -nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2005, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of McCarty Mortuary. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the South Liberty cemetery in Athens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. Arrangements by McCarty Mortuary.
MRS. L. FAYE KITE
Mrs. L. Faye Kite, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a member of Inskip United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of Millers Department Store after many years of service. Mrs. Kite was preceded in death by her parents, Bart and Hazel Potter Murphy; brother, Ralph Murphy; and sister, Ruby LeQuire. Surviving is her husband of 59 years, G. James Kite of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Ginny Kite of Knoxville; granddaughter and spouse, Angie and Robert Beard of Knoxville; granddaughter, April Kite of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Brett, Garrett and Matt Beard, all of Knoxville; sister, Raye Spears of Maryville; brothers, Bill Murphy and John Murphy both of Maryville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Chapel with Reverend David Lewis and Reverend Bob Pardue officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Lynnhurst cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday prior to the funeral service at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
JESSIE LEE BUTLER WALKER
Jessie Lee Butler Walker, 85 of Maryville passed away Saturday morning August 20, 2005 at Blount Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Jessie dedicated her life to caring for others, not only in her career as a nurse, but also through her love and devotion to her family. She was a member of Piney Level Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Alfred Smith Walker; parents: Charlie and Nora Butler; brothers: Homer, Junior, Shorty, and Frank Butler; sisters: Frances Everett, and Noreena Beaumont; beloved daughter-in-law: Kim Walker. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Georgia and Danny Harmon, Claudia and Lennie Russell; son: Charlie Walker; grandchildren: Jennifer Harman, Christy Potter, Jessica McCarter, Michael Russell, Stacy and Jason Young, Jason Walker, Nikki Walker, and Grayson Russell; great-grandchildren: Kane, Nora, and Melicah; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ruby and Earl Russell, Mildred Sands all of Maryville; brother and sister-in-law: Bob and Nancy Butler of Kansas; step daughter and husband: Betsey and Pete Karnes of Arkansas; Many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 pm. Monday August 22, 2005 at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville with dear friend and Pastor Rev. George Macht and Rev. Rex Everett officiating. The family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Grandview cemetery for interment services. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
WILMA YOUNG CARROLL
Wilma Young Carroll, age 87, of Maryville, died Sunday, August 21, 2005, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Carroll was a faithful and dedicated member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee "Bob" Carroll; parents, James Molten and Blanche Conley Young, sister, Iris Louise Young; brother, James Young.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee and Pat Carroll of Maryville, William Y. and Clara Carroll of Sevierville; daughter and son-in-law, Roselyn and H. Mose Waters of Maryville; grandchildren, Robby and Emily Waters, Jon and Amy Waters, Lynn and Jessica Waters, Lisa and Jamie Hipps all of Maryville, Billy and Jill Carroll of Sevierville, Brian Carroll of Knoxville; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Jack C. Young and family of Oak Ridge; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Monday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Family and friends will meet 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Clarks Grove cemetery for the interment service.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3736 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37804.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, 982-6812.
DOLORES MCBRAYER KITTS KARBACH
Dolores McBrayer Kitts Karbach, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away, Friday, October 19, 2005, at Baptist Hospital. preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lydia McBrayer, and brother, John Emerson Culpepper. Survivors include her husband, Werner Karbach; stepdaughter, Donna Kitts Stout; sister, Mary Gladys Sherwood; nephew, Kenneth Culpepper of Fort Lauderdale; nieces, Dolores Villarreal of Corpus Christi, Mickey Groover and Lynelle Bennett of Knoxville; several great-nieces and -nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2005, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of McCarty Mortuary. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the South Liberty cemetery in Athens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. Arrangements by McCarty Mortuary.
