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Elmer Claude Fain
Dated: January 24 2001
Elmer Claude Fain, age 71 of Sevierville, died Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at Baptist Hospital of E. Tennessee. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Seymour. Sisters and brothers-in-law: Thelma and Cleo Blazer Violet and Ted Ellis Nephews: Ronnie Blazer Randall Blazer and wife Debbie Funeral service 7:30 PM Friday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home . Rev. Mickey Rainwater officiating. Interment 11 AM Saturday in Boyds Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers : Dale Williams, Jerry Fain, J.C.Fain, Darrell Mikels, Ray Fain and Bob Rusk. The family will receive friends 5:30 – 7:30 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
L. Eileen Shipp Hampsmier
Dated: January 24 2001
L. Eileen Shipp Hampsmier, age 73 of Sevierville, TN, (formerly of IL) died Wednesday January 24, 2001 at Sevier Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her son, Kirby Nance. Survivors: Daughters & Son-in-law: Dana & Ric Benfatto Son & Daughter-in-law: Danny & Debbie Nance 9 Grandchildren Sister: Gloria Frazier Brothers: Bruce Shipp Orville Shipp Funeral services will be held in Girard, Illinois. A memorial service will be held in Sevierville at a time to be announced later by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Larry James Loveday
Dated: January 24 2001
Larry James Loveday, (U.S. Navy Reitred), age 53 of Sevierville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at his home, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Loveday retired from the United States Navy after 23 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother Ruby Oakley; father Leonard J. Loveday; and brother Raymond Maples. Survivors: Wife: Gwendlyn Loveday Sons and daughters-in-law: Larry W. and Dawn Loveday Brian and Tabatha Loveday Daughter and son-in-law: Melissa and Calvin Ballard Granddaughter: Gabriella Loveday Sisters and brothers and their spouses: Darlene Kirby and George McGahee Kathy and Jimmy Frye Judy and Troy Proffitt Linda and Gordon Williams Rhonda and Don Breeden Sheila and Charlie Soehnlein Leonard and Emily Loveday, Jr. Jerry and Sharon Loveday Randy and Angela Loveday Special uncle: James B. Huskey Funeral service 2 PM Saturday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Parton and Rev. Dan King officiating. Interment will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home.
Reba Rambo Marshall
Dated: January 24 2001
Reba Rambo Marshall, age 90, died Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at Elder Care Center in Severna Park, Maryland after a lengthy illness. Ms. Marshall was born and raised in Sevier County. She attended the University of Tennessee and in her early years, taught elementary school in Sevier County at Walden’s Creek, Pine Grove, and New Era. She was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star. She resided in Catonsville, Maryland from 1950 – 1974, Sarasota, FL from 1974-1988 and Genesis Nursing Facility from 1988 until her death. She was the widow of Samuel Mayford Marshall who died Nov. 27, 1985. Survivors: Son: John Rambo Marshall of Glen Burnie, MD Daughter: Marilyn Marshall Rohrbaugh of Arnold, MD 7 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Sister: MaryJo Miller of Gatlinburg, TN Graveside service 2 PM Saturday at Shiloh Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Ely officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either: Shiloh Cemetery Memorial Fund- c/o Sevier County Bank or First United Methodist Church of Gatlinburg (Organ Fund). Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, in charge.
Vincent Vaughan Schettini
Dated: January 24 2001
Vincent Vaughan Schettini, Senior Master Sergeant United States Air Force, age 52 of Sevierville, passed away Wednesday morning, January 24, 2001 due to cancer. Vincent (Vic) was a 1966 Graduate of Sevier County High School and retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years of service. He was preceded in death by his Father, Dr. Vincent R, Schettini; his Mother, Margaret Vaughan Schettini; his uncles, Bill Vaughan and Harry Vaughan; and his Cousin, Jimmy L. Vaughan. He is survived by: Wife: Delores R. Schettini Brothers: John B. Duncan – Cummins, GA Harry H. Duncan - Seymour, TN Art Schettini - Kodak, TN Sisters: Fran Hendricks - Columbia SC Marianna Keener - Seymour, TN Aunt: Katie Grisham, Sevierville,TN Uncle: Harry Grisham - Sevierville, TN Numerous nieces and nephews, “Little Man” - Kendal Special mother-in law: “Miss Ruthie” Funeral service 11 AM Saturday at French Broad Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Harkleroad officiating. Interment will follow in Underwood Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends 7-9 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, TN
Ronald L. Cogdill
Dated: January 24 2001
Cogdill, Ronald L., age 51 formerly of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2001. Mr. Cogdill was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his father, Alfred J. Cogdill. Survived by mother, Grace J. Cogdill; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be Tuesday 11:00 AM at Berry Chapel. Interment will follow in Valley Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Trula Mae Keen
Dated: January 23 2001
Trula Mae Keen, age 72 of Sevierville, TN died Tuesday, January 23, 2001. Ms. Keen was born in Sevier County, TN and was a direct descendant of the original settlers of the area. She worked as a nurse at Mary Mount and Hawthorne Hospitals in Ohio. She retired from nursing and became the Christian Education Director at Northfield Baptist Church in Northfield, Ohio. For the last 16 years she was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and used her spiritual gifts to serve the Lord and her church family Ms Keen was united in marriage to James (J.E.) Wells on August 27, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husbands James Wells and Robert Keen, parents, Joseph and Bessie Widener and brother, William Widener.. Survivors: Daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie and Jim Peacock of Sevierville, TN Kathy and Larry Connors of International Falls, Minnesota Willie Jo and Gayle Borneman of Portland, Oregon Grandchildren: Jammie Roach and husband Stacey, Washington, D.C. Jody Gehring and wife Vanessa, Anchorage, Alaska Julie Wheeler and husband Chris, Sevierville,TN Josh Gehring, Tampa, FL Jessica Peacock, Sevierville,TN Jimmy Peacock, Sevierville,TN Tricia Connors, Denver, Colorado Marisa Connors, Duluth, MN Tim Connors, Normal, IL Gerry Borneman, Portland, Oregon Wendi Borneman, Portland, Oregon Sister: Edith White of Cleveland, Ohio Funeral service 7 PM Thursday, January 25, 2001 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Sevierville,TN. Rev. Curtis Wells and Pastor Larry Connors officiating. Family and friends will meet 11 AM Friday, January 26, 2001 at Zion Hill Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers will be Stacey Roach, Jody Gehring, Chris Wheeler, Josh Gehring, Jimmy Peacock, Tim Connors. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Thursday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville,TN in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church – AWANA Youth Program, 501 High Street, Sevierville,TN, 37862.
Ronnie Eugene Guffey
Dated: January 22 2001
Ronnie Eugene Guffey, 51 of Seymour went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 22, 2001. He was a member of the Knoxville Baptist Tabernacle. He was preceded in death by father, Samuel E. Guffey, brother, David Lynn Guffey, Grandparents, Lee and Jean Guffey and Lonnie and Mary Trentham. Survivors: Mother: Christine Trentham Guffey Sister: Brenda Guffey Ownby Brother: Kenny Guffey and wife Becky Nieces: Kelly Guffey Jill Ownby Smith and husband Todd Nephews: Nathan and Jeran Guffey Great Niece and Nephew: Lindsay and Noah Smith Very special friend: Linda Nations Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins Funeral Service 7:30 PM Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Dr. Bob Bevington and Bro. Albert Barlow officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Thursday in Elkmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 P.M. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.
Edward Everhart Hunt
Dated: January 22 2001
EDWARD EVERHART HUNT, USAF Ret., AFSN 2445A, age 93 of Gatlinburg, TN, passed away Monday, January 22, 2001 at Sevier County Heath Care Center. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gatlinburg and a former member of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN. He was a former Commander of the Gatlinburg American Legion, a sponsor of the Junior Achievement Organization, a member of the VFW and Gatlinburg Kiwanis Club and a former Scoutmaster of the Boy Scouts of America. An avid mountain hiker, Ed also loved the military service where he served with distinction for 20 years in the Air Force and 14 years in the Infantry and National Guard before Pearl Harbor and during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He joined the Boy Scouts in 1919 and served as Patrol Leader and Assistant Scoutmaster under the tutelage of Walter L. Bryant, Scoutmaster. Together, in 1929 they explored a wilderness trail in Canada and paddled a canoe from Canada to Knoxville down the various rivers. In 1930 he purchased a WWI OX-5 Jenny airplane for $75, flew it for one hour and crashed. His distinguished military career began as a ROTC Cadet in Knoxville High School before he graduated in 1926 as a First Lieutenant. He also was a track star. While he attended the University of Tennessee for 2-1/2 years, he became a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry Reserves with the 117th and 30th Infantry. He was an expert rifleman and won several matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. In 1929 following his appointment as a Flying Cadet at March Field, CA, he enlisted in the 106th Observation Squadron. In 1931 he moved to Gatlinburg, TN to establish a photography business, as well as joining the survey crew with the U. S. Bureau of Public Roads in developing the roads to Clingman’s Dome and Elkmont. In 1935 he was assigned as a First Lieutenant Inf. Res. to the 1458th CCC Company, Sugarlands, Gatlinburg. In 1936 he enrolled in the Boeing School of Aeronautics at Alameda, CA and continued as a Second Lieutenant Inf. Res. and also a Scoutmaster of the Boy Scouts. He was now an Eagle Scout of Troop 82, Bruno, CA. In 1941 he was assigned to the U.S. Army Air Corps, McClelland Field, Sacramento, CA and promoted to Captain as Squadron Commander, Operations & Training, Materials Division Chief. In 1942 he was assigned to SAD, 2nd Strategic Air Depot of the 8th Service Command, England and promoted to Lt. Colonel. In 1945 he was assigned to Oklahoma City, OK as Director of Materials, Supply Division. In 1947 he was assigned to the USAF Training Section at New York University where he also received his BS and Master Degrees, Master of Public Admin. In 1949 he as assigned to the Congressional Liaison, reassigned to Air Force Section National Guard Bureau, Army Language School, Monterey, CA. In 1952 he was transferred to London, England thence to MAD, HQUSEUCOM, Frankfurt, Germany and assigned to the secret project to arm Germany under EDC. He was promoted to permanent rank of Colonel, and took charge of Advance Planning Group and moved to US HICOG, Germany. In 1954, he was assigned to the European Defense Community where he received the “Pin of Eagles” and. a secret “APG” with MAAG (Military Assistance Advisory Group Germany). He was awarded the WWII, ETO, BRONZE STAR, FRENCH CROIX de GUERRE, and THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL, as well as many other honors. In 1956 he was assigned to the Memphis Air Depot Supply Division, Air Material Command Chief of Supply. In 1960 he retired as Colonel and was named Dean of Men at Iowa Wesleyan College. In 1963 he became the Program Director of Junior Achievement in Memphis, TN. In 1966 he became the Assistant Dean, College of Business, Memphis State University. Ed Hunt was a very remarkable man of many talents; printer, photographer, hiker in the mountains he loved, nature lover, American Legion member, computer expert, gardener, home builder, carpenter, electrician, plumber and at the age of 93 became the oldest living WWII survivor in Sevier County. He was also the oldest surviving recipient of the Coveted Boy Scout award of “EAGLE”. He has indeed served God and man very well! HIS MOTTO WAS WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT WELL, WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT. HIS LOVE WAS WITH GOD, FAMILY, FRIENDS, RELATIVES, THE BOY SCOUTS, THE MOUNTAINS AND THE MILITARY. MAY THE LORD SMILE ON YOU SIR EDWARD, AND REST IN PEACE. He was preceded in death by parents, Chester and Edna Hunt; brother and sister-in-law, James L. and Louise Hunt and brother, Robert T. Hunt, all of Knoville, TN. Survivors: Wife of 67 years: Kathryn Macheras Hunt of Gatlinburg Son and Daughter-In-Law: Walter Edward and Janet Rhea Hunt of Albuquerque, NM. Daughters: Edna Ruth Ossa of Casper, WY. Mary Louise Hunt of Gatlinburg Daughter-In-Law: Sue Nelson of Sedona, AZ Brother and Sister-In-Law: William D. and Peggy Hunt of Knoxville Sister-In-Law: Virginia Hunt of Knoxville Grandchildren: Geoffrey Hunt of AZ Curtis V. Owen of Waterville, TN Charles Owen of Memphis, TN Edward Owen of Gatlinburg James Owen of Sylva, TN Tom Ossa of Casper, WY. Julia Ossa Rosenberger of Casper, WY. Great Grandchildren: Cassie and T. J. Ossa of Casper, WY. Alisha Kathryn Johnson of AZ Jacob E. Owen of Gatlinburg. Brother: Bill Hunt Funeral Service 7:00 PM Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Dial officiating. Interment with full military honors 2:00 PM Friday in Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Alzheimers Association, East Tennessee Chapter—600 Henley Street, Suite 50—Knoxville, Tennessee 37920.
Carol King Metcalf
Dated: January 22 2001
Carol King Metcalf, age 42 of Pigeon Forge died Monday Jan. 22, 2001 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Von and Pearl King. Survivors: Husband; Billy Joe Metcalf Daughters; Dana Metcalf Christina Metcalf Brothers; Pete Brackins D.A. King & wife Ginger Sisters; Linda Campbell Patsy Douglas & husband Earl Jeanie Spears & husband Jeff Evonne Helton & husband Steve Brothers-in-law; Don Metcalf & wife Donna Frank Metcalf & wife Laura Sister-in-law; Regina Ogle & husband Allen Several nieces & nephews Funeral service 2 P.M. Thursday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. D.A. Cole and Rev. Al Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 P.M. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.
Rev. Kenneth Kyle Rule
Dated: January 22 2001
Rule, Rev. Kenneth Kyle, age 85, of Seymour, passed away Monday, January 22, 2001 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Member of Valley Grove Baptist Church, retired bivocational minister having served several churches for 45 years. Rev. Rule also retired from Fulton Sylphon with 35 years of service. He was the last surviving child of Harley & Ivory Rule, also preceded in death by brothers, Harold Rule, Wilbur Rule; sisters, Leeta Rule, Roberta Cagle. Wife: Malinda Michaels Rule The family will receive friends 5:30 to 7:30 PM Wednesday in the Sanctuary of Valley Grove Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 7:30 PM. Rev. Harry Mynatt, Rev. Bobby Tucker & Rev. Bryan Irwin officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jeff Oliver, Scott Whaley, Eric Burnett, Aaron Rule & grandsons-in-law, Dave Billmeier, Michael Kirk, Steve Rogers, Bryan Irwin. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Adult IV Sunday School Class. The family & friends will meet Thursday at Stock Creek Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment service. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Valley Grove Baptist Church Family Life Center Fund, 9000 Old Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
