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Betty Jean Doyle Heatherly
Dated: November 04 2002
Heatherly, Betty Jean Doyle, age 75, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 4, 2002 at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Stella Doyle; brothers, James Doyle and Paul Doyle; sisters, Freda Whaley, Almeda Horton, Dorothy Harvey, and Louise Duncan. Loving husband, Gene Heatherly; children, Marcia O'Neal and husband, Cranston; Eugenia Siler and husband, Gary; Nancy Curnutt and husband, Wesley; grandchildren, Lori Curnutt, Dustin Siler, Chris Siler, Alexandra Spaulding; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. David Clapp officiating. Friends may call at their convenience on Tuesday after 12:00 Noon at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ruth Burgin
Dated: November 03 2002
Burgin, Ruth, age 69, was passed over to the loving arms of her beloved Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 3, 2002. She was a much loved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was retired from East Tennessee Baptist Hospital, where she served as the Director of the Hospital Auxiliary. She was a long time member of Galilee Baptist Church, whose members she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Margaret Mikels; brother, Steven Mikels; and sister, Marion Mikels. Husband of 50 years, Homer F. Burgin; brother, Danny Mikels of New Market; sons, Mike, Chris and Pat; daughter, Zoe Terrell; and ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. George Gilbert and Dino Bray officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at 10:45 a.m., Galilee Baptist Church Cemetery, for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service. Pallbearers will be sons, Mike, Chris, and Pat; son-in-law, Bobby Terrell; and grandsons, Wesley and Scott Burgin. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, Steve and Randy Burgin. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Edith C. Williams
Dated: November 03 2002
Williams, Edith C., age 86, of Riverdale, GA, formerly of Knoxville. Passed away Sunday, November 3, 2002. Preceded in death by husband, Warren Williams. Sisters, Margie Chambers and Etta Jones, both of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service 1:00 PM Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Tom King officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Dorothy Virginia Benson
Dated: November 01 2002
Dorothy Virginia Benson, age 84 of Gatlinburg died Friday November 1, 2002. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Gatlinburg and Gatlinburg Elks Lodge. Mrs. Benson worked as a practical nurse and office clerk in her husband’s medical practice in Gatlinburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. L.C. Benson, and son Craig C. Benson. Survivors: Son: Leo “Benny” Benson, III Daughter-in-law: Grace Ogle Benson Grandchildren: Craig Christopher, II, Leo Benson, IV, Susan Jayne Benson Great Grandchild: Jackson Beck Memorial service 6PM Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Father Charles Livermore officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:30-6PM Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, American Cancer Society, C/O Judy Stearley, 411 Ashley Avenue, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 or Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 55, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
James E. ''Buck'' Buchanan
Dated: November 01 2002
James E. “Buck” Buchanan, age 66 of Pigeon Forge, died Friday, November 1, 2002 at the Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee. Buck joined the United States Marine Corp in March, 1953, where he did his basic training at Paris Island, South Carolina. He was sent to Camp Pendleton, California for Advanced Combat Training, and then was sent to Korea for 14 months, returned with the 1st. Marine Division, then was transferred to San Diego as a Sea Going Marine. He served on the USS Meggis, then went back to Korea, Okinawa, and Guam for 2 ½ years before returning to Point Loma, San Diego, where he spent his last 6 months. While serving at Point Loma, Buck was in a naval movie called “Hellcats of the Navy”, starring Ronald and Nancy Reagan. He was their CO Driver for the film. He was discharged in 1957 and returned to West Virginia. He was a member of Edgemont Church of God, Newport, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Nettie Buchanan, and brother, Timothy Buchanan. Survivors: Wife: Katrina Buchanan Daughter and Son-in-law: Vickie and Russell Stowers of Tazwell Step-sons: SMSgt. James M. Atchley of Little Rock Air Force Base, Robert C. Atchley of Sevierville; Ronald C. Atchley, Jr. of Morristown, Tennessee Granddaughters: Amanda Stowers and Kortney Atchley Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Beatrice and Donald Keene of Sword’s Creek, Virginia, Wanda Gholson of Arnold, Missouri, Shirley and Harold Dash of War, West Virginia; Betty and Cal Paige of Descanso, California, Brenda Pickrell of Smyrna Georgia Brother: Calvin Buchanan of Akron, Ohio Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law: Pansy and Sheller Johnson of Hampton, Tennessee, Johnnie and Kenneth Marks of Hampstead, North Carolina Special friends: Louise Mandrell, Sandy and Lou Weiss, Hubert and Anna Ruth Franklin Funeral service 7 PM Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. James McFalls officiating. Interment 11 AM Monday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 4-7 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Paul Jackson Worth
Dated: November 01 2002
Paul Jackson Worth, age 74 of Sevierville, died Friday, November 1, 2002 at Pigeon Forge Health and Rehab. He was a member of Fox Methodist Church, Past Master of Mountain Star Lodge, #197, member of the Eastern Star and Scottish Rites. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jackson and Bertie Keeler Worth, brothers, Ray, clay, Fred, and Herbert Worth, sister, Wilda Ellis. Survivors: Wife: Jennie Miller Worth Daughter: Catherine Worth Wolfe Grandson: Zachery Wolfe Brother: Delmar Worth Sisters: Iris Byrd, Trula Johnson, and Ruth Denison Sisters-in-law: Mollie Worth and Pauline McGaha Brother-in-law: Ted Ellis Funeral service 7 PM Sunday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Muriel Myers officiating. Kyle Smith will deliver the eulogy. Interment 1 PM Monday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Fox United Methodist Church--% Sandra Coleman, 359 Thomas Loop Road—Sevierville, Tennessee 37876.
Dr. Andra L. Spurgeon
Dated: November 01 2002
Spurgeon, Dr. Andra L., age 49 of South Knoxville passed away on Friday, November 1, 2002 after a long illness. He was owner-operator of Colonial Heights Chiropractic Office since 1979. He served on the board of trustees at Life University in Marietta, Georgia since 1979 and was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff in Blount County for 30 years. His wife, Lucy Spurgeon; son and daughter-in-law, Andre' and Kristin Spurgeon; son, Jonathan Spurgeon and Fiance' Melanie Hammons; granddaughter, Kylee Spurgeon; parents, L.B.(Bud) and Janet Spurgeon; brothers, Ellis Spurgeon and Leroy Gaddis; sisters, Glenda Stephens, Nyoka Helton and Lena Scoggins; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Greg Bone and Donnie Long. Friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Alcoa Highway Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. for graveside services with his nephews serving as pall bearers. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 4, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
William Earnest (Bud) Nichols
Dated: November 18 2002
Nichols, William Earnest (Bud), age 76, of South Knoxville passed away Monday, November 18, 2002 at UT Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his son, William Jr. (Earnie); mother, Grace Nichols; father, Charlie F. Nichols; stepmother, Nancy E. Nichols; sisters, Mammie Lou, Juanita, and Alberta; and brother, Harold. Wife, Mable; sons, Terry, Tim and Jeff; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Tim Moore and Vickie and Kenny Poe; brother, Floyd; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; aunt, Kelly; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet Thursday, November 21, 2002 at Woodlawn Cemetery, for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service with Rev. Tim Morgan officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ida Mary Thomas Roach
Dated: November 18 2002
Roach, Ida Mary Thomas, age 84, passed away Monday, November 18, 2002 at Asbury Acres Health Center. Preceded in death by husband, Charles E. Roach. Daughters, Charlotte (Mrs. Donald) Keener; Jeannie (Mrs. George B.) Bull, and Annette (Mrs. J.G.) Christenberry; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four brothers. Family and friends will meet at Roseberry Cemetery Wednesday for 2:00 p.m. graveside services. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
William Madison Rader
Dated: November 18 2002
William M. Rader, age 81 of Wears Valley died Monday November 18, 2002. He was a B24 Pilot with the Air Force in World War II. He moved to Sevier County from Ohio in August of 1992. He attended First Baptist Church of Wears Valley. He shared an interest in cats with his wife Helen, he also enjoyed wildlife, music, reading, religion, movies and sightseeing in the mountains. He was preceded in death his son Jeffrey Rader and first wife, Alberta Rader. Survivors: Wife: Helen Rader Daughter and Son-in-law: Catherine and Randall Runk, of Los Angeles, CA Daughter-in-law: Lynn Rader, of Pittsburg, PA Grandchildren: Grace Runk Kurt Rader Sister: Delores Rahr, of WV Aunt: Martha Long, of Alexandria, VA Funeral service 7 PM Thursday at First Baptist Church, Wears Valley with Rev. Roy Gose officiating. Interment 10:30 AM Friday at Headrick’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Thursday at First Baptist Church, Wears Valley. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home.
Betty Jean Moritz
Dated: November 18 2002
Betty Jean Moritz, age 75 of Sevierville,died Monday, November 18, 2002. She was a member of New Hope Church of God and was a nurse at Fort Sanders-Sevier Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Edward Moritz. Survivors: Sons and daughters-in-law: Randy Lee Moritz, Sevierville; David and Denise Moritz, Sevierville; Jonathan Edward and Angelina Moritz, Kissimmee, FL Daughter: Cheryl Lynn Lowe, Alabama Six grandchildren Four great-grandchildren Sister: Ilene Pitts of Portsmouth, Ohio Funeral service 7 PM Thursday at New Hope Church of God with Rev. Jack Dennis officiating. Family will receive friends 6-7 PM Thursday at New Hope Church of God, Sevierville. Interment will be in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Local arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Betty Moritz Memorial Fund, c/o Citizens National Banks, P.O. 4610, Sevierville, TN 37864
James Elbert Sharp
Dated: November 19 2002
Sharp, James Elbert, age 65 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2002 after a short battle with cancer. Well known Knoxville businessman and manager of American General Finance Company for 32 years. Preceded in death by father, Elbert Monroe of Lafollette and son, James David of Knoxville. Wife, Judith (Billie) of Seymour; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Sherrie and granddaughter, Katie Sharp of Huntsville, Alabama; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Mike and granddaughters, Elizabeth and Emily Pollard of Seymour; mother, Mary Lou Sharp of Knoxville; sister, Judy Kirkpatrick of Clinton; brother, Hugh Sharp of Knoxville; and devoted brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Shirley Weltner of Seymour. Family and friends will meet on Saturday at Highland South Cemetery, for 11:00 a.m. graveside services with Rev. Eric Geary officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
