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DOROTHY JEAN YEAROUT
Dorothy Jean Yearout, age 67, of Maryville, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Blount Memorial Hospital.
She was a member of Praise Temple Assembly of God. Dorothy was an avid gardener. She was a proud mom to her pets: dogs, Sam and Angel Baby; and cat, Patches. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jarvis and Dianna Yearout of Maryville; daughter, Vicky; grandchildren, Greg (Samantha) Hicks, John Yearout, and Scott Hicks; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Alexus, Jordan, and Kendall; brothers, Wally Davenport, Luther (Faye) Davenport, both of Strawberry Plains; and sister, Hazel Long of Knoxville.
Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Praise Temple Assembly of God, 1873 N. Wright Road, Alcoa, with the Rev. H. Wayne Simmons officiating. Interment will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Williamson Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood. (865-984-5959)
JOSEPHINE `JO' BISSETTE BASS
Josephine 'Jo' Bissette Bass, 83, died Monday, June 14, 2004 in Nashville, N.C. She was born in Nash County, June 8, 1921, daughter of the late J.N. Bissette and Sula Dew Bissette. Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her husband, Dagma Bass; and brothers, Harvey and Wallace Bissette. Surviving her are sons, Donald Bass and wife Clara of Nashville, N.C., Mike Bass and wife Jewel of Clinton, N.C.; daughters, Jo Ann Lewis and friend, Mike Shelby, of Raleigh, N.C., Kathy Deans and husband Donnie of Nashville, N.C., Wendy Bass and husband Milburn Beal of Maryville. Also surviving are sisters, Elmo B. Boswell of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Rae B. Williams of Raleigh, N.C.; grandchildren, Joseph Bass of Wilmette, Ill., Amy Jackson of Statesboro, Ga., Chris Bass of Creedmoor, N.C., Bobby Shatterly of Raleigh, N.C., Ben Bass of Clayton, N.C., Katie and Jessica Lewis of Raleigh, N.C., Greg, David and Amanda Deans of Nashville, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Dillon Bass, Sydney and Hannah Knobel, Ryan Bass and Emory Jackson. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Johnson Funerals & Cremations, 226 S. Barnes St., Nashville, NC, and other times at the home. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004, at the funeral home in Nashville, N.C., with Rev. Tommy Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Flowers accepted, or memorials may be made to Momeyer Ruritan Club, 4868 Momeyer Way, Nashville, N.C., 27856. Johnson Funerals & Cremations, 252-977-2121.
JOYCE M. BORDEN
Joyce M. Borden, age 65, of Greenback, passed away Monday afternoon, June 14, 2004, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Member of Greenback Memorial Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband, Bobby L. Borden; daughter, Lynda Elaine Borden; parents, George and Gladys Fletcher; brother, Norman Fletcher.
Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Bill Jenkins of Maryville; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Cathy Borden of Greenback, Jerry and Peggy Borden of Greenback, Scooter and Vikki Borden of Greenback; grandchildren, Crissy Borden, Anthony Borden, Adam Borden, Ashley Borden, Lynda Borden, Kelsey Wolfe, Kaylee Wooten; step-grandchildren, Katie McCallister, Mary McCallister, Austin Stokes; six great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Fletcher; brothers, Wally Fletcher, Darwin Fletcher, Lyle Fletcher, all of Minnesota; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Ron Bailey officiating; interment to follow at Morganton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 Saturday afternoon at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
WATKINS, JAMES 'CHUCK, ' 53, Cranbury, N.J., died Monday, June 14, 2004, at home. He was born and raised in Maryville. The family will receive friends Sunday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the home and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at A.S. Cole Funeral Home, Cranbury, N.J. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, interment following at Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
SHERRI BEALS
Sherri Beals, age 38, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2004, at U.T. Medical Center. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Knoxville and was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Richard Hough.
Survivors include her husband, Brent Beals; daughter, Rachel Whitney Smith; mother, Harriet Bailey Hough; sister, Karen Knight; niece, Christa Knight; nephew, Brian Knight; aunt, Nina Pollard; father of Rachel Smith, Dennis Smith.
A member service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at Second Presbyterian Church in Knoxville with The Rev. Dr. Arnold Lovell officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church following the service. A private graveside service will be held on Thursday at Magnolia cemetery in Maryville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, P. O. Box 70247, Knoxville, TN 37938 or to a charity of your choice.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812,
VERLA D. BELL
Verla D. Bell, age 89, of Lowell, Ind., formerly of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2004, in Lowell, Ind. She was of the Methodist faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. Bell; son, Ray Bell; brothers, Obie Jenkins and Ray Jenkins; sister, Reva Jenkins White.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Obie K. and Deborah A. Bell of Cookeville; grandsons, Randy Bell, Marc Bell and Kevin A. Bell; and great-granddaughter, Ariana Skye Lempera Bell.
Family and friends will meet at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Grandview cemetery for a graveside service with Dr. John Franklin officiating.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, 982-6812..
FRANCES L. CONNER
Frances L. Conner, age 81, of Alcoa, died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Blount Memorial Transitional Care Unit. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Alcoa and Alcoa 25-Year Club. preceded in death by: parents, Elmer and Annie Conner, and sister, Hilda Johnston. Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Walter & Mary Conner of Myrtle Beach, SC; three nieces and two nephews. Family and friends will assemble at 11:30 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the graveside service and interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 617 Gilbert Street, Alcoa, TN 37701. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, East Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
PAULINE M. CROWE
Pauline M. Crowe, age 59, of Friendsville, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at the home of her sister. She was of the Baptist faith. preceded in death by: parents, Cora & Farris Mullenax; brother, Albert Mullenax. Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Gordon & Edna Mullenax of Alcoa; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda & Clyde Crisp of Maryville, Linda & Kenneth Lawson of Maryville, Martha & Fred Darnell of Georgia; sister, Cora Mae Simerly of Maryville; nieces, Neletia Cutshaw, Gina Cochran, Catrina Crisp, Cornelia Long; nephews, Gary, Grady and Gerald Simerly, Fred, Jeff and Larry Darnell; several great-nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Ty Cochran, Gary Simerly, Grady Simerly, Travis Simerly, Jeremy Simerly and Brandon Brewer. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2004, in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Chaplain Daniel Hix officiating. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Grandview Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2004, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
WANDA JEAN LOWE CURTIS
Wanda Jean Lowe Curtis, age 66, of Maryville, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She attended Gray Ridge Baptist Church. preceded in death by: parents, Fred and Frances Lowe, and sister, Juanita Harden. Survivors include: husband of 16 years, Lowell Curtis; brother, Fred Lowe of Maryville; sisters, Elsie Crum of Ga., Gladys Lowe of Maryville, Carolyn Dixon, of Maryville; several nieces and nephews and special friends. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2004, in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. John Chambers and Rev. Billy Carrigan officiating. Interment will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday June 16, 2004, at Mt. Lebanon cemetery with the Rev. Gale Reown. Family will receive friends from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2004, West Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
WILLIAM R. (SHORTY) GUINN
William R. (Shorty) Guinn, age 78, of Maryville, died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Blount Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include: wife, Gypsy Triplett Guinn; son, Jerry Guinn; daughter, Sandy Bowers, son-in- law, Larry Bowers; grandsons, William Kindrick Bowers, Caleb Lee Bowers all of Maryville; sister, Mary G. Condry.
Family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment service.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home..
RODNEY DEAN KING
Rodney Dean King, age 68, of Maryville, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at his home. He was owner of Crown Automotive on Hall Road. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Marvin E. King Sr.; brother, Donald Lane King; and sisters, Carolyn Turner and Frances Cofer.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Virginia (Ginger) Cottrell King; sons, Jerry C. King and wife Lisa, Rodney Dean King II; grandson, Joshua Caine King; brothers and wives, Gene and Mary Anna, Harold and Susan, Raymond (Buster) and Sandy; brother, Jerome King; sister-in-law, Dot King; and several nieces and nephews .
The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Tim Kimsey officiating. The body was cremated at his request.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to The Lance Armstrong Foundation, P. O. Box 161150, Austin TX 78716-1150, 512-236-8820. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home 982-6812.
REVA PARKER MURPHY
Reva Parker Murphy, age 84, of Maryville died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Fairpark Healthcare Center. preceded in death by: first husband, Lester Parker, and son, Dickie Parker. Survivors include: husband, Leonard Murphy; son, Wade (Buddy) Parker of Maryville; daughters, Glenda Roberts of Maryville and Debbie Parker of Maryville; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Wade Murphy and Huell Murphy, both of Maryville, Wendell Murphy and "Clint" Murphy, both of Florida, Mac Murphy Jr. of Knoxville; sister, Louise Headrick of Maryville. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2004, in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Gary Thomas officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Maple Grove Church cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2004, West Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
EUGENE B. `NICK' NICHOLSON
Eugene B. "Nick" Nicholson, age 87, of Greenback, passed away Monday, June 14, 2004, at his home. He was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church in Greenback where he was a Sunday School teacher, was a 32nd Degree Mason, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, being one of the first groups of 'Sea Bees' serving in the Pacific and Atlantic. He was retired from ALCOA and a member of the 25-Year Service Club, a member of the Beekeepers Association, Vice-President of the Greenback Senior Citizens and a member of the Gingham Gang Band.
Mr. Nicholson was a member of the NRA since World War II and organized the local NRA, where he earned an award established in his name which is given yearly.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Barbara Jean; daughter, Carol Jane Hill; and great-granddaughter, Sarah Neubert.
Survivors include his wife, Lee Nicholson; grandchildren, Ray Hill of Knoxville, Rick and Julie Hill of Knoxville, Jim and Michelle Hill of Fredericksburg, Va., Beth and Jim Neubert of Knoxville, Nicole Hill; great-grandchildren, Mark and Kristin Hill of Fredericksburg, Va., Lauren, Rachel and Roby Neubert of Knoxville; son-in-law, Howard Hill of Knoxville; two stepchildren, Larry and Connie Gosnell and Gail and Jerry Fann; three step-grandchildren, Jason Gosnell, Gerri Lynn Cox and Joshua Gosnell; one step-great-grandchild, Natalie Cox.
A Masonic Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel followed by a funeral service with Rev. Alvin Patton officiating. A military graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in Grandview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville.
Memorials may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church, 234 Trigonia Road, Greenback, TN 37742 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jill B. Rollins, 2330 Chesterfield Drive, Maryville, TN 37803.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812..
BONNIE SCHRIMSHER
Bonnie Schrimsher, age 63, of Maryville died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at her home. preceded in death by: husband, Raymond Schrimsher; father, Luke Burns; mother, Rosalee Murphy Burns; Granny, Mary Burns. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Raymond Schrimsher Jr. and Tracy of Calumet City, Ill.; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Schrimsher of Maryville, Connie Schrimsher & Ben Gredig of Maryville, and Karleen Klimek & Chuck of Calumet City, Ill.; grandchildren, Danny, Dewayne, Brittany, Brandon, Mitchell, Stacey, Ashley, Chuckie and Hunter. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2004, in the East Chapel of Smith Mortuary with George Whitehead officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2004, at Grandview cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2004, East Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000
