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OTHO LORAY ROSE SELF
Otho Loray Rose Self, age 70 of Maryville died Friday August 27, 2004 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a devoted Christian a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents: Howard Hunt and Roseanna Kelley Rose; sister: Marjorie Lafaye Lowe; husband: Glenn F. Self. She is survived by her children: Frank and Jodi Self, Angela and Roger Yarbrough, Glenda and Bill Starritt all of Maryville, Allen Self and Peggy Festerling of Orlando, FL, Kay and Richard McCauley of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren: Branson and Michael Self, Josh Self, Nadea and Beason Layne, Chris and Tony Starritt, Andy Duncan, Shanna and Mark Manis, Daniel Daws; six great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law: Howard K. and Mary Rose of Birmingham, AL. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday August 31, 2004 at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville with Rev. Alvin Tallent officiating. The family and friends will meet at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home to proceed to Sherwood Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service.
HELEN `MEDICH' ULLOM
Helen (Medich) Ullom, age 67 of Talbott, TN died Monday, August 30, 2004 at her daughter's home in Rockford, TN. She was born in South Bend, Indiana and graduated from Riley High School in 1955. Helen married
Bernie Ullom on August 31, 1957. She was a member of Panther Springs United Methodist Church. preceded in death by: husband, Bernard (Bernie) C. Ullom; father, George Medich; mother, Mary (Muriel) Medich; brothers, Nick Medich and Fred Medich; sister, Mildred Elliott. Survivors include: sons, Buddy Ullom and wife Robin of Cosby, TN and Matthew Ullom of Knoxville, TN; daughter, Mary Louise Brown and husband Tommy of Rockford, TN; grandchildren, Chad and Kristin Ullom and Spencer and Summer Brown; brothers, George Medich of Niles, MI; aisters, Betty Barker of South Bend, IN and Mary Rose of Valparaiso, IN. Memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Panther Springs United Methodist Church in Morristown, TN with Garland E. James, Tom Hubachek, and Kenny Armstrong officiating. Memorial donations may be made to: Panther Springs United Methodist Church Youth or American Cancer Society. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Panther Springs United Methodist Church, Morristown, TN.
LURA GREGORY WILLIAMS
Lura Gregory Williams of Dillwyn, Virginia, died Saturday, July 24, 2004 following a massive stroke on July 14. She was born February 2, 1911 in Cades Cove, Tennessee. Her fondest memories were of her childhood there. She loved 'rambling' with her brothers and sisters. She was an avid gardener in her later years and was always surrounded by her beloved pets, which were a great comfort to her.
She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Marshall C. Jr., and Diana England of Richmond, Virginia and Billy K. and Carolyn England of Dillwyn, VA; two grandchildren, Terri and Kenneth England; four great-grandchildren, Rebekah, Bethany, Samantha and Kenneth all of Dillwyn; many nieces and nephews in Tennessee, whose loving kindness was greatly appreciated. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Maryville, Tennessee.
WILSON, WOODROW, 92, Maryville, died Sept. 6, 2004, at Colonial Hills Nursing Center. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Mortuary.
WILLIAM A. VAN BLARCOM, JR.
William A. Van Blarcom, Jr., age 56, of Chadds Ford, Pa., died at home surrounded by his friends and family on Friday September 3, 2004, following a two-year battle with prostate cancer. Mr. Van Blarcom, called Bo by his family and closest friends, was the President of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra (DSO) of Wilmington, DE at the time of his death. Born in Patterson, N.J., the son of William A. Sr. and the late Jane (Whitman) Van Blarcom, he grew up in Sherborn, MA. He attended Mt. Hermon School in Greenfield, MA, and graduated from Dover-Sherborn High School. While living in Sherborn, he was an active volunteer fireman and an EMT with the rescue squad, and the owner of MacArthur's Market. A graduate of Boston University, he worked with Fidelity Investments in Boston, and later Maryland National Bank, Loyola Federal Credit Union, and Chase Manhattan in Baltimore, followed by MBNA and First USA in Wilmington, DE. At each of these, he served as Senior Vice President. Joining the Delaware Symphony Orchestra as Executive Director, he was later made President. At the DSO he instituted a variety of successful and well-received initiatives and collaborations. Fond of travel, food, cooking, and music of all kinds, he was known to all for his infinite sense of humor, and it was his humor that sustained him, and those around him throughout his illness. He is survived by his wife, Julie Wernick Van Blarcom; his father, William A. Sr., of Sherborn, MA; brothers, Kenneth W. of Sherborn, and Thomas B. Van Blarcom and his partner Manan Kanaratana, of Bangkok, Thailand; his nieces, Katherine and Elizabeth, and nephews, Nicholas and Samuel, all of Sherborn; his aunt, Carola Whitman Taylor of Washington, D.C.; and uncles, James Van Blarcom of MD., and Donald Van Blarcom of Tennessee; his brothers-in-law, Bill Wernick and Dan Gilbert of Baltimore, and his sister-in-law, Linda Wernick Cassell and her husband Charles I. Cassell of Washington, D.C. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service to be held at the Van Blarcom's home at 19 Nine Gates Road, Chadds Ford, PA. on Saturday September 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. A committal service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sherborn, MA. at a later date. Donations in William A. Van Blarcom Jr.'s memory may be made to The Prostate Cancer Research Fund, c/o Dr. Mario Eisenberger, Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, 1650 Orleans St., Room 1M51, Baltimore, MD 21231-1000. Arrangements by MCCRERY FUNERAL HOMES, INC. 302-478-2204.
LELA FRANCES BURNETT
Lela Frances Burnett, age 100 of Maryville, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004 at Asbury Place. She was a member of Logan's United Methodist Church. She was a principal and teacher at the school in Cades Cove before it became a part of the National Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Burnett Sr.; parents, John and Lila Clabough; brother, Rex Clabough; sisters, Beulah Gray and Ina Teffeteller. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Willie Burnett of Maryville, Burl Jr. (Sonny) and Maxine Burnett of Maryville; grandchildren, Gary Burnett of Columbus, Oh, Rodney Burnett of Scottsdale, AZ, Timothy Burnett of Maryville, Shaun Burnett of Woodsfield, OH, Shirley Stinnett and husband, Steve Stinnett of Maryville and Mary Jane Burnett of Etowah; 7 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, John Jr. and Virginia Clabough of Maryville; sister and brother-in-law, Navada and Mayford Clark of Maryville; sister-in-law, Ruth Clabough of Maryville; special friend, Hattie Norton of Maryville; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery for graveside service and interment with Rev. Ann Robbins and Rev. Ronnie Longmire officiating. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Burnett to Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 4626 Logan's Chapel Loop, Maryville, TN 37804. Friends may call at their convenience after 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
LOWELL M. CHURCHMAN
Lowell M. Churchman, age 67 of Jefferson City, TN went to his heavenly home on September 7, 2004 at Hillcrest North. He was a member of Rocky Valley Baptist Church and a member of Cherokee Masonic Lodge #728 FA&M, a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. preceded in death by his father, Clyde L. Churchman; and sister, Evelyn Watkins. Survived by daughters, Cheryl Bowling of Erin, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Gregg McAskill of Cumberland City, TN, Stephanie and Bob Bakos of Johnston, PA; grandchildren, Sarah and Elizabeth McAskill; mother, Edna Churchman of New Market; brother and sister-in-law, John R. and Edith Churchman of Alcoa, TN; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2004 at Rocky Valley Baptist Church with Reverend Dwayne Whittington and Reverend John R. Churchman officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Sunday School class of Rocky Valley Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City.
Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN (865) 475-3892
FREDRICK REECE CLARK
Fredrick Reece Clark, age 77, of Maryville, went to be with the Lord, Monday morning, September 6, 2004, at his home. He was a wonderful husband and a great father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed. He served in the Navy in the 1940s and retired from TVA. preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Thomas Clark and Cordia McMillan Clark; sisters, Ethel Starritt, Pearl Huffstetler, Violet Hall and Edna Caylor; and brothers, Earl and Floyd Clark. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Johnnie Maxine Bolinger Clark; daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Gene Lemons of Greenback and Nancy and Burkett Spiva of Maryville; sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Eileen Clark of Colorado and Ron and Sandie Clark of Friendsville; grandchildren and spouses, Susan and husband Mike Tipton of Kingsport, Michael and wife Melanie Lemons of Greenback, Jennifer Clark, Michelle Clark, Matthew and wife Jessica Clark of Maryville, Earl and wife Lacey Jenkins of Friendsville, Kelly Clark of Colorado, Carol and husband Randy Ensor of Maryville, and Jay and wife April Cornwell of Friendsville; great-grandchildren, Kayla Tipton, Megan and Katelin Lemons; sisters, Mary Ellen Gregory of Florida and Jessie Heaton of Indiana; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Tommy Self and Rev. Ronnie Hepperly officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Thursday with military honors at Kagley's Chapel Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
BILLY RAY HATCHER
Hatcher, Billy Ray, age 50, of Stockbridge, Georgia, formerly of Blount County, passed away Saturday evening, September, 4, 2004 at the Southern Regional Medical Center in Clayton County, Georgia. preceded in death by: his son, Scottie; brother, Jonas; father, Johnny Edward Hatcher; grandparents, Burl and Myrtle Hatcher, Woodrow and Laura Sparks. Survivors: mother and stepfather, Gaynell and Lamar Head of Georgia; wife, Mary Franklin of Georgia; Billy is the beloved father of Shawn Roberts, Kelly Hatcher, Amanda Hatcher, Betty Ann Hatcher, Jamie (Skipper) Hatcher, B.J. Hatcher and Jennifer Hatcher. He was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law: Tommy and Flossie Hatcher of Maryville, Johnny and Betty Hatcher of Maryville, Jackie and Lisa Hatcher of Maryville, Leonard and Kathy Hatcher of Georgia, Randy Hatcher of Georgia, and Jimmy Hatcher of Maryville; sister and brother-in-law Myrtle (Cissey)and Gregory Mendoza of Georgia; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at the Sparks Family cemetery in Townsend at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004 for graveside service and interment, Rev. Fate Green officiating. The family will receive friends from noon til 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
SHIRLEY BURCHFIELD JACKSON
Shirley Burchfield Jackson, age 43 of Maryville died Sunday September 5, 2004 at U.T. Hospital. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by an infant brother. She is survived by her parents: Burgess and Mallie Garrett Burchfield; children: Steve and Tammy Sparks of Maryville, Stacy Burchfield of Newport; grandchildren: Tommy, Travis, and Samantha Sparks; companion: Doyle Tipton; brothers: Buddy, Don, Marlie Burchfield, Ernest and Gail Burchfield, Clarence and Carolyn Burchfield; sisters: Velma Cogburn, Joanne Pegg, Wilma and Tom Sparks, Charlotte and Denver Hunt, Darlene and Jim Martin, Jeanette and Scott Curtis, Norma Gribble all of Maryville, Christine Fender of Tellico Plains; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville with Rev. Ronnie Burchfield officiating. The family and friends will meet at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Four Mile cemetery for a Graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Memorial Funeral Home, 610 Washington St. Maryville, TN 37804 to help defray the funeral costs.
WOODROW WILSON
Woodrow Wilson, age 92 of Maryville passed away Monday, September 6, 2004 at Colonial Hills Nursing Home. He was a devoted member of Morning Star Baptist Church. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company in 1974. preceded in death by: parents, James Mitchell and Rachel Wilson and eleven siblings. Survivors include: wife of 66 years, Eula Baxter Wilson; sons, James Delmar and wife Lela of Seymour, Franklin Delano and wife Barbara of Maryville, David and wife Donna of Friendsville; sister-in-law, Mrs. Howard (Johnnie) York of Powell; grandchildren, Cheryl Long of Frederick, Maryland, Emily Wilson of Elgin, IL, Diane Brown of Lenoir City, Mike Wilson of Maryville, Beth Wilson of Maryville, Zack Wilson of Friendsville, Chaz Wilson of Friendsville; 2 step-grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Those who knew him best loved him as "Mr. Joke-man." Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2004 in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Ronnie Buchanan and Rev. Don Woody officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Grandview cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2004, West Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000
Donald Bryan Hollifield
HOLLIFIELD, DONALD BRYAN, 67, Maryville, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He worked for J.C. Penney Co. for 31 years. Survivors: wife, Pat Hollifield; sons, Mike Hollifield of Rockford and Bob Hollifield of Alcoa; daughter, Debbie Rines of Talbot; four grandchildren; sister, Louise O'Conner of Maryville. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at Smith Mortuary. Family and friends will assemble at 10 a.m. Friday at Clarks' Grove cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.
JOHN H. `BUD' BRADBURN
John H. (Bud) Bradburn, 79 of Maryville died Monday morning, September 13, 2004. He was a US Army Veteran serving in WWII with the 30 INF in Normandy. He was a Bronze Star recipient and a POW for nine months at Stalag 7A in Germany. He was a member of the Smoky Mountain Chapter of X-POW'S. He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years: Gladys Bradburn; parents: John and May Wilson Bradburn; brother: Gene Bradburn; sisters: Lucille Roberts, Dolly King, Jesse Brown. He is survived by his niece and husband: Kim and Layne Gillespie; special grandson: Austin Gillespie; brothers-in-law: Dexter and Genny Jackson, Bill King; sisters-in-law: Barbara Jackson, and Sue Jackson; special nephew: Ralph and Ada Roberts; special niece: Evelyn and Roscoe McKee. The family and friends will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville to proceed to Clarks' Grove cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside funeral service with Rev. Ronald Morton Officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
INGRAM J. GOURLEY
Ingram J. Gourley, 64 of Greenback, TN went to be with the Lord Sunday September 12 at Blount Memorial Hospital after a heroic battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Mary (Sue); and son, Justin of Greenback; and sister, Dorris Sweet of Dover, DL; and brother, Guy H. Gourley of Greenback. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin L. Gourley; sister, Bea Clark; and brother Eric. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Wanda Langford of Greenback, Charles and Lucille Long, James and Sharon Lynn of Maryville, Joe and Joan Williams of Friendsville, Brenda Gourley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Leonard and Charlotte Cooper of Daquala, Georgia and Woody and Janie Proffitt of Townsend; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ingram served in the United States Navy for 20 years and was also a long time store owner and operator of Gourley's General Store in Greenback. The family will recieve friends on Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. with funeral services to follow at Niles Ferry Baptist Church in Greenback. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be officiated by Ward Herbert.
WILLIAM C. MITCHELL
William C. Mitchell, age 81 of South Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 at the Baptist Hospital. He was veteran of the U.S. Army, member of the 610th Engineers attaining the rank of a Tech 5, serving during WWII in which he was awarded 5 Bronze Stars. His campaigns included Normandy, Northern France, and Central Europe. He retired from the Candora Marble Mill. preceded in death by his wife, Deola Mitchell; and two sons, Robert L. and Stanley E. Mitchell. He is survived by his children, William H Mitchell and wife Angie, Dennis W. Mitchell and wife Sharon, Patsy L. Smith and husband J.C., Bonnie K. Beeler and husband Wayne, Tammy D. Ramey and husband Jeff, Shelia R., Morgan and husband David, Kenneth W. Mitchell and Nancy, and Fred A. Mitchell and wife Rosie; 21 grandchildren and several great-grand and great-great grandchildren; brother, Walter S. Mitchell of Napa, CA; and sister, Frances Linginfelter of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 13, 2004 with funeral services at 8:30 p.m. in the chapel of Highland South with Rev. Chuck Webb officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 2:00 p.m. at Highland South Memorial Park for military honors services provided by Volunteer State Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be David Morgan, J.C. Smith, Edward Poole, Robert Norris, Danny Kagley, Wayne and Roger Beeler. The family is being served by Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremation 573-7300.
BETTY LOU NORMAN
Betty Lou Norman, age 79 of Maryville died Sunday, September 12, 2004 at home. preceded in death by: husband, James D. Norman Sr.; sister, Myrle Laybourne; parents. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Brenda Norman of Alcoa, TN; step-grandchildren, Kelly and Cary Burns; several step-great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Frerichs of Tellico Plains, TN; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; dear friends in Gardenvale Apartments. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2004 in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. John Chambers officiating. Interment will follow in Knoxville National cemetery on Tyson Street in Knoxville. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2004, West Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
SARAH LOU SPEER
Sarah Lou Speer, age 81 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2004, at her home. She was preceded in death by her son, Mike Speer; sisters, Jane Greenlee and Juanita Coulter; brother, Bob Stephens.
Survivors include her husband, Lt. Col. Fred L. Speer; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Rhea Speer of Maryville; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Jo Gibson of Maryville.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Hammond officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, East TN Office, 900 E. Hill Ave., Suite 240, Knoxville, TN 37915; or to the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, P. O. Box 5650, Sevierville, TN 37864.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge 982-6812
