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BARBARA SWAGGERTY BURKHART
Barbara Swaggerty Burkhart, age 87, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Saturday January 8, 2005, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a longtime member of New Hopewell Baptist Church. At the time of her death she was a resident of Asbury Place. preceded in death by parents Raymond and Bertha Deaderick; husbands, J.U. Burkhart and Ralph Swaggerty; brothers Oakley, Elbert and Earnest Deaderick. Survivors: sisters Bertha Beeler, Nell Rauhuff, Elizabeth Loveday, Armintha Collins; several nieces and nephews. Service will be in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Monday, January 10, at 8 o'clock with Reverend Gary Swaggerty and Reverend Joel Tilson officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 o'clock prior to the services. Pallbearers will be Adam Beeler, Ricky Beeler, Ray Burkhart, Travis Henderson, Bill Smith and Hugh Randel Smith. Interment will be 11 o'clock Tuesday at Woodlawn cemetery. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home Chapman Highway.
HILDA LEIBENGUTH WAID
Hilda Leibenguth Waid, age 88, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2005, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Richard E. Waid, who died in 1986. She was a graduate of Ball State Teacher's College, Muncie, Indiana. She also attended Purdue University and the University of Tennessee. She taught school in Lafayette City Schools, Lafayette, Indiana. She served many years as a substitute teacher in Indiana and Tennessee. She was active with the Scouting program. She helped establish the Senior Girl Scouting Program in Blount County. She was a charter member of Blount Christian Church. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Douglas Loveall of Crestwood, Kentucky, and Lana and Douglas Bodem of Roebuck, South Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Bessie Waid of Maryville; son, Lynn Waid of Charleston; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Ray Leibenguth of Mulberry, Indiana; and sister, Helen Kern of Lafayette, Indiana. Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 10, 2005, in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Dr. David Reece, David Kineman, and Tony Clark officiating. Memorial donations may be made to: Blount Christian Church Building Fund, 323 Partnership Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801. Family and friends will assemble at Grandview Cemetery, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2005, for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 10, 2005, West Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 983-1000.
YEAROUT, ALVIN P., 57, Rockford, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2004, at the family's home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Smith Mortuary.
JUANITA MARGARET FLEEMAN
Juanita Margaret Fleeman, age 79, of Maryville, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 14, 2005, after a lingering illness at home. Born October 11, 1925, in Jonesville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Celia Edens Bledsoe. She was a member of Maryville Church of Christ. Juanita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her husband, Arvle Fleeman of Maryville; sons, Danny Fleeman of Maryville and David Greer and wife Joan of Monroe, Mich.; grandchildren, Alissa Case and husband Norman of Greer, S.C., Ryan Greer and wife Rachel of Monroe, Mich., Todd Greer and fiancée Chelsea Bennett of Rochester Hills, Mich. She is also survived by stepchildren, Jimmy Fleeman and wife Julie of Macedonia, Ill., Linda Fultz and husband David of Delphi, Ind., Sandi Staton and husband Dexter of Sandusky, Ohio; seven step-grandchildren; eleven step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold Bledsoe of Maryville, Curtis Bledsoe Jr. and wife Jeanette of Knoxville, Kyle Bledsoe of Kingsport, Larry Bledsoe and wife Frances of Muncie, Ind.; sister, Sue Laws and husband Willie of Muncie, Ind. Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 16, 2005, at Smith Mortuary with Minister James Barnes of Dunbar Road Church of Christ in Monroe, Mich., and Minister Dan Chambers of Maryville Church of Christ. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2005, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 16, 2005, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 983-1000.
KATIE ROSE FRANKLIN
Katie Rose Franklin, of Maryville, died Friday, January 14, 2005, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Indian Bluff Church. preceded in death by: parents, Authur D. Davis and Lillian M. Braden Davis; brothers, David V. Davis and Dennis E. Davis; grandson; seven aunts and eight uncles. Survivors include: husband, Glenn E. Franklin; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Johnnie Morgan of Knoxville, Dwayne and Pamela Morgan, James and Alaina Bailey of Maryville; son, Tony D. Morgan of Maryville; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Javier Perez of Maryville, Missy and James Burger of Alcoa; daughter, Misty R. Franklin of Maryville; brothers, Jimmy S. Davis of Knoxville and Lynn Davis of Knoxville; sister, Kelli L. Davis of Knoxville; 26 grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2005, in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Clarence Gresham officiating. Interment will follow in Clark's Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 16, 2005, West Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 983-1000.
JAMES A. `JIM' MASSENGILL
James A. (Jim) Massengill, age 73, of Louisville, died Friday, January 14, 2005, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Fountain Park Baptist Church and a Veteran of the Korean War. preceded in death by: first wife, Perlina (Carroll) Massengill. Survivors include: wife, Anna Massengill; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Sharon Massengill, Mike and Melinda Massengill, Dennis and Jennifer Massengill, all of Knoxville; daughter, Angela (Susie) Massengill of Venice, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Jerry Flanigan of Corryton; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; stepchildren, Pat and Jerry Wilson of Maryville, Delores and Tommy Spiva of Louisville, and Harold and Clara Cabbage of Blaine; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, January 16, 2005, at Ballard's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society or American Lung Association.
LILLY ELISE WHALEY
Lilly Elise Whaley, age 3 months, died Friday, January 14, 2005, at Children's Hospital. She was the second ray of sunshine born. Her identical sister is so independent and loving, and Lilly was very snuggly and sweet and always looking for loving arms to wrap around her. preceded in death by: great-grandfather, James Cole; great-grandmother, Mickey Yoakum Lands; grandfather, Bernard Mulkey; great-uncle, Scott Mulkey. Survivors include: twin sister, Alexis Whaley; mother, Afton Mulkey Whaley; father, Daniel Whaley; uncles, Jeremiah Mulkey, Mike Murply and Zack Tipton; aunts, Vicky Partin, Heather Mulkey, Leslie Faircloth, and Dee Dee Murphy; grandparents, Debra Tipton, Tracy Mulkey, Clyde Sulton, Darlene Mulkey and Tammy Whaley; great-grandparents, Anna Mulkey, Burnes Tipon, Helen Tipton, and Frances Cole; step-grandfather, Jeffery Fields; special friends, Dewayne Drinnen, Tonya Bennett, the Stiles Family. Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2005, at Smith Mortuary with Rev. David Latham officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at Grandview cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2005, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 983-1000.
JONES, VERDIE A., 92, Maryville, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2004 at Colonial Hills Nursing Center. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Mortuary.
FRANKLIN, KATIE R., Maryville, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2004 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Smith Mortuary.
DEAN, WARREN O., died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2004 in Tucker, Ga. Arrrangements will be announced by Foothills Funeral Home.
GODFREY, RUBY, 86, Maryville, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2004 at Colonial Hills Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home.
SCOTT, LEROY, 73, Alcoa, died at home Monday, Jan. 17, 2004. Arrangements will be announced by Foothills Funeral Home.
JACKIE SUE TEFFETELLER BURCHFIELD
Jackie Sue Teffeteller Burchfield, age 66, of Maryville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her family and friends at the family home. Jackie Sue joined Edgewood Primitive Baptist Church in 1951. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the American Legion Post 13. She received a certificate of appreciation from the U.S.A.F. in recognition of her husband's retirement from active duty. During her husband's career with the U.S.A.F., she worked for the Air Force Exchange Service at several bases to which they were assigned. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Jack and Blanche Teffeteller; brother, Jerry Wayne Teffeteller; sister, Stella Mae Gibson; and daughter, Kathy Burchfield Long. Survivors include her husband, CMSGT William "Bill" Burchfield, U.S.A.F. Retired; daughters, Rebecca Burchfield, Dee Dee Burchfield both of Maryville; grandchildren, Randy Dees of Georgia, Sommer George of Maryville, Jerry, Justin and Joshua Scott of Texas; great-grandchildren, Raven, Blake, Christian, Keliegh and Brooklyn; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and J.F. Carey, Gail McClure, Barbara and Ricky Rutherford and Pat Motley all of Maryville; special sister-in-law and husband, Rosemary and Ed Crowe; mother-in-law, Kate Burchfield; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Sue and Will Huey of Yellville, Arkansas, Romaine Yates, Lorene and Joe Bowers all of Maryville. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2005 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Dr. Harry Sherrer officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Forest Hill cemetery for the interment service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
JOHN RAYBURN GREEN
John Rayburn Green, age 92. He was born in Warren County, TN, on September 23, 1912 and passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2005. Survived by daughter, Sandra Henry; 2 grandchildren, Kathryn Henry and Mark Henry; and 2 great-grandchildren, Dianna and Virginia Henry. Mr. Green worked for Tennessee Dept. of Employment Security for more than 32 years attaining the position of Director of Personnel Training and Asst. Commissioner. He was a member of Hillsboro Church of Christ. Visitation will be at Roesch-Patton, Friday, January 21, 2005 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 22, 2005, 10:30 a.m. lead by Dr. Marlin Connelly at Roesch-Patton Broadway Chapel. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, TN. Family and friends will be pallbearers. Arrangements by Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, 1715 Broadway, Nashville, 615-244-6480. A Dignity Memorial Provider.
ANTHONY `NUTCULLY' HAZELTON
Anthony 'Nutcully' Hazelton, age 51 of Lithonia, GA, formerly of Alcoa, TN passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at his daughter's home. preceded in death by parents, Mason and Mabel Hazelton; sisters, Carolyn Hazelton and Valerie Carter.
Survivors include wife, Valerie Hazelton of Decatur GA; mother-in-law, Ann Spears of Alcoa, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Shelley Dunnings of Maryville, TN; daughter, Khaalida Hazelton of Lithonia, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Zaheerah and Bilal Abdullah of Decatur, GA; son, Anthony Rasheed Hazelton of Decatur, GA; brother-in-law, Edwin J. Carter (Valerie) of Fayetteville, NC; and nieces Shanna and Nicole Carter; and nephew Edwin J. Carter Jr., his beloved grandchildren, Khayriyyah, Aimeerah (Khaalida), QuiKnodda, JaiLonda, Zhané, Nazir (Zaheerah), RaJai, Anthony Jr. (Rasheed) and Jonah (Anthony); and special friends, Jimmie and Gaynell Ferguson, Milton Norris, Walter 'Pappy' Byers, Denny Curry and Jack Young all of Alcoa, TN.
A private family memorial service will be held at the home in Decatur, GA on Saturday, January 22, 2005. The remains have been entrusted Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home in Atlanta, GA.
Condolences may be sent to Khaalida Hazelton, 2185 Johnathan Ave., Lithonia, GA 30058.
CHERI DAUN LOWRY
Cheri Daun Lowry, age 62 of Cochran Place, Maryville died Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Fort Sanders Parkwest Hospital after many years of illness. Cheri was a great Christian woman who was a member of Alcoa First United Methodist Church. A loving mother and artist who loved decorating and always had a beautiful home. Survivors include: husband, Sam Lowry; son, Brook Alan Lowry of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Kristen Debralyn Lowry of Lenoir City and Daun Michelle Lowry of Provo, Utah; grandchildren, Carter Isaiah and Kierra Alexis Lynn Hodges, Brandon Gerald, Justin Scott, and Gabriella Michelle Hodges, and Dakota Christian Hodges; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor and Bernice Underwood of Knoxville; sisters, Dana Farrell of Lenoir City and Debra Underwood of Thomasville, GA. Memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Alcoa First United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Green officiating. Memorial donations may be made to: Alcoa First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 617 Gilbert Street, Alcoa, TN 37701. Family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Alcoa First United Methodist Church. Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
JAMA ELLIS NORTON
Jama Ellis Norton, age 93 passed away Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Maryville Healthcare Center. Jama was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church. She worked for many years as an assistant to Dr. Max McCulloch and Dr. James Millard. preceded in death by: parents, James A. Norton Sr. and Cora Ellis Norton; infant sister, Rose Gertrude Norton; sisters-in-law, Jerry (Mrs. J. Ray) Norton and Esther (Mrs. Frank R.) Norton. Survivors include: brothers, J. Ray Norton, Frank R. Norton and James A. Norton Jr. and wife Irene W. Norton all of Maryville; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Grandview cemetery for the graveside service and interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Maryville First Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
ZORA E. ROLLINS
Zora E. Rollins, age 81 of Scottsboro, AL, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Rosewood Manor.
Survivors: husband, Glenn Rollins, Scottsboro, AL; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Sam and Catherine Rollins, Charlotte, NC, Ed and Barbara Rollins, Germantown, TN; 6 grandchildren, Annie Rollins, Charlotte, NC, Suzanne Malouff, Charlotte, NC, Mathew Rogers, Charlotte, NC, Andrew Rogers, Charlotte, NC, Karen Brown, Memphis, TN, Lisa McGowan, Orlando, FL; 2 great-grandchildren, Brayden McGown, Orlando, FL, Elle McGown, Orlando, FL; 4 sisters, Reba Houser, Pigeon Forge, TN, Betty Cates, Conyers, GA, Hazel Trentham, Seymour, TN, Bobbie O'Neal, Maryville, TN; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service Friday, Jan. 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Scottsboro Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Cooper. Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday.
ETHEL CUNNINGHAM TRUNDLE
Ethel Cunningham Trundle, age 81 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at Shannondale Health Care Center of Maryville. She was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church. She met her husband of 56 years, Max K. Trundle while working at ALCOA and they lived on the Trundle family farm in Wildwood all their married
life. She was preceded in death by: husband, Max K. Trundle; parents, Thomas and Edna Cunningham; brother, Carlos Cunningham; sister, Mildred Loveday. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Kathy Trundle of Powell and Leon and Kerry Trundle of Maryville; grandchildren, Heather, Wendy, Andrew and Wesley Trundle; sisters, Troy Cunningham, Lona King and Ruby McCarter; brothers, Elmer and Wade Cunningham; several nieces and nephews. The family of Ethel Trundle wish to express their gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of East Tennessee Medical Group, Thompson Oncology Group, Blount Memorial Hospice and Shannondale of Maryville Retirement and Health Care Centers for the loving care provided during her illness. We are also very appreciative of the love and support she received from her many new friends that live at Shannondale and from her church family. Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2005 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Daniel F. Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Broadway United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2005, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
JAMES D. WALDROP
James D. Waldrop, age 80, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005. Mr. Waldrop was born in Grainger County, Tennessee on September 27, 1924. He was a honest, non-judgmental, caring, and strong man. He was a Staff Sergeant that served in WWII as a tail gunner on the B-24. On June 16, 1944 he was shot down over Yugoslavia and with the help of the Partisans and French Underground, he was able to get out of occupied territory. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Oak Leaf Cluster, and was a member of the Caterpillar Club for his emergency parachute jump under enemy fire. He was a Lieutenant for the Tennessee Highway patrol in Maryville, Tennessee and a Captain Air Police Officer with the Tennessee Air National Guard where he served in active duty during the Berlin Crisis. He was a 32nd Masonic Scottish Rite in Maryville, Tennessee. He attended the FBI Academy and was a Field Agent with the TBI in East Tennessee; he was promoted to Assistant Director in 1972 until retirement. He was employed by the TVA as head of security in Waverly and Gallatin until his second retirement. he was preceded in death by parents, James and Grace Waldrop and twin brother, William Joseph Waldrop. Survived by wife, Doris B. Waldrop; daughter, Lisa Anne Cornwell; grandson, James Wesley Cornwell; sister, Grace Evelyn Henderlight; nephew, James Douglas Henderlight. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Hermitage Funeral Home. Entombment Hermitage Mausoleum. Active pallbearers: Robert Cornwell, Wesley Cornwell, Lorne Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Aaron Nelson, David Thomas, Doug Henderlight. Visitation with the family will be Friday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Hermitage Funeral Home, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 889-0361. A Dignity Memorial Provider.
