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Emily Thelma ''Sammie'' Trotter
Dated: August 28 2002
Emily Thelma “Sammie” Trotter, age 94 of Gatlinburg, died Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at Fort Sanders-Sevier Nursing Home. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Gatlinburg. Mrs. Trotter was born in the Wears Valley community of Sevier County September 6, 1907. She married Samuel Edward Trotter August 23, 1926 and together they owned and operated Trotters Restaurant for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Edward Trotter, son, Samuel Edward Trotter, Jr., and grandson Edward Browning Trotter. Survivors: Daughters: Betty Napier Emily Sue Richardson and husband Wayne Son: Tom Trotter and wife Diandra Grandchildren: Susan Pickel Roseann Napier Donnie Napier David Napier Tom Trotter, Jr. Great Grandchildren: Michelle Flanigan Nicole Miller Ricki Payne Jamie Pickel Austin Trotter Karson Trotter Shelly Napier Kristi Napier Travis Napier Emily Ann Napier Samuel Napier Several Great Great-Grandchildren and nieces and nephews Funeral service 6 PM Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Rieger officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Saturday at Shiloh Cemetery for interment with Dr. Charles Bryant officiating . Pallbearers will be Tom Trotter, Jr., Donnie Napier, David Napier, Mark Flanigan, Allen Cox, Heath Soehn. The family will receive friends 4-6 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The First United Methodist Church, Gatlinburg Organ Fund—742 Parkway--Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738.
Bessie Mae Pollard
Dated: August 28 2002
Pollard, Bessie Mae -age 95, of South Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at Hillcrest South Nursing Facility. Member of Sevier Heights Baptist church and retired from the Veterans Administration. Preceded in death by parents, C.E. and Eliza Julian Burnette; husband, Frank W. Pollard; brothers, Lyndel and Fonde Burnette; and sisters, Grace Watson and Catherine Cowden. Daughter and son-in-law: Maxine and Edd Norton Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Abernathy officiating. Pallbearers will be: John and Bob Norton, Jody Pollard, John Edwards, and Charles and Kenneth Cowden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sevier Heights Baptist church TV Ministry. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Iota V. Bradley
Dated: August 27 2002
Iota V. Bradley, age 91 of Seymour, passed away at home Tuesday, August 27, 2002. She was born January 28, 1911 and was a member of The Rocky Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Isaac E. Bradley and son Bobby Lee Bradley. Survivors: Daughter: Betty Ruth Bradley Lane Son: Ronald W. Bradley and wife Helen Patterson Bradley Sister: Imogene Williams Grandchildren: Theresa Lane Hubbs and husband Robert L., Deidri L. Waters, James B. Bradley, Kendra L. Carter and husband William B. Great-grandchildren: Amber Noel Woods, Airman Kenneth C. Woods USAF, Marykathryn Rose Waters, Rachel Anne Waters, Justin Tyler Bradley, William Brian Carter, II. Funeral service 2 PM Thursday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Stephens and Rev. Danny Murr officiating. Interment will follow in Huskey Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12-2 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Florence ''Terry'' McCartney
Dated: August 27 2002
Florence “Terry” McCartney, age 73 of Pigeon Forge, died Tuesday, August 27, 2002. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pigeon Forge. Survivors: Husband: Bill McCartney Sons: Sheldon McCartney and wife Sandra; Gary McCartney and wife Leigh Ann Granddaughter: Arianna Mother: Florence Huber Mass service 7: 30 PM Saturday, August 31th in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville with Father Jay Flaherty officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Project Stable, 5790 SW 130th Avenue, South West Ranches, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33330.
Robert Spence Ownby
Dated: August 27 2002
Robert Spence Ownby, age 92 of Pigeon Forge went to be with the Lord and his wife Tuesday August 27, 2002. He was a member of Conner Heights Baptist Church. He was a little league coach for many years in Pigeon Forge. He was preceded in death by his wife Effie Ezalea Ownby, parents William and Luemma Ownby, brothers Luther and Chester Ownby. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law: Robert Junior and Barbara Jean Ownby Daughter and Son-in-law: Aileen and Thomas Owens Grandson: Bobby Owens and wife Lisa Granddaughters: Donna Wlas and husband Joe Karen Sue Mikels and husband Roy Debra Lynn Hankin and husband Todd Great Grandchildren: Brian, Jeff, and Jenny Wlas, Bo and Rebekah Owens, Kurt, T.J., Lucas, and Nathan Hankin, Doug and Brittany Mikels Several Nieces and Nephews Funeral service 10AM Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Parton and Rev. Dennis Maples officiating. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6-9PM Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.
Richard Robert ''Dick'' Vance
Dated: August 27 2002
Richard Robert “Dick” Vance, age 83 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Tuesday, August 27th, 2002 at Fort Sanders-Sevier Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was a retired businessman, an avid golfer and sportsman. Well known in golfing circles throughout the Southeast, Richard won many amateur championships. He was a charter member of Deane Hill Country Club and a member of the Elks Lodge. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Cora Aileen Ramsey Vance; parents William and Lilly Vance; sisters, Delma “Pete” Eckel, Thelma “Skeet” Whaley, and Mina Lee Sharp; brothers, Paul Vance, Bruce Vance, Arthur Vance, Joe Vance and Ralph Vance. He is survived by: Sister: Mary Weir of Pomona, CA Daughter: Barbara Vance of Pigeon Forge Daughter and son-in-law: Rebecca and Tom Irvin of Monroe, NC Son and daughter-in-law: Richard R. and Elizabeth J. Vance of Sevierville Grandchildren: Richard R. Vance, III of Knoxville; Susan Seals, affectionately known as “Scrap” by her Granddad and her husband Tony of Sebastian, FL; Katherine and Christopher Smock of Monroe, NC; Mary Elizabeth Vance of Sevierville Great-grandchildren: Victoria Harriman and Coda Channing “ Chance” Seals Sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Evelyn and E.O. Nicely of Knoxville Sister-in-law: Reba Strange of Knoxville Brother-in-law: Frank Ramsey of Salisaw, OK; Harold P. Whaley, Sr. of Sevierville Special nephew: Harold Paul Whaley of Sevierville Many, many, nieces and nephews Special best friend: Robert C. Knott of Knoxville And a wide circle of great friends, all of whom will miss him dearly. Funeral service 7 PM Friday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Mitch Ayers officiating. Committal service 11 AM Saturday at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville. Pallbearers will be nephews and grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be E.O. Nicely and Harry Bell. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.
Walter Bohanan
Dated: August 26 2002
Walter Bohanan, age 82 of Seymour, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 26, 2002. He was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, June Opal Lewelling Bohanan, his parents and several brothers and sisters. Survivors: Daughter and Son-in-law: Billie Ann and Lindell Reagan Granddaughter and family: Melissa and Chong Moon Great Grandchildren: Mason and Rachel Very Special Friend: Helen Norton Brothers: Decator and Oscar Bohanan Sisters: Martha Gilbert and Ann Trotter Funeral service 7 PM Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Carr and Rev. Kim McCroskey officiating. Interment 10 AM Friday in Sims Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
LaVerne H. Kelch
Dated: August 26 2002
LaVerne H. Kelch, of Sevierville, passed away Monday, August 26, 2002 at St. Mary’s Hospice Care in Knoxville. He was born June 29, 1914 in Clark County, Wisconsin. A resident of Sevier County since 1965, he was the founder of the Pigeon Forge KOA, a member of the Gatlinburg Rotary Club and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gatlinburg. His wife of 66 years, Gladys, and his son, Richard G. “Dick” Kelch, preceded him in death. Survivors: Sister: Elaine Karnthaler of Centerville, OH Son and daughter-in-law: Frederick “Rick” Kelch and Sheila Kelch of Waterloo, IL Daughter-in-law: Carolyn S. “Ann” Kelch of Pigeon Forge, TN Grandsons: Eric Kelch and wife Leslie of Pigeon Forge, TN; David Kelch and wife Becky of Chicago, IL Granddaughter: Heather A. Kelch of Knoxville,TN Sister-in-law: Rose Turnmire and husband Doug of Waukesha, WI Niece: Barbara Ganschow and husband Frank of Centerville,OH Nephews: Bruce Melius and wife Heidi of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Tom Niedercorn and wife Jean of North Prairie, WI He will be sadly missed by his friends and loved ones. Funeral service 6 PM Wednesday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel in Pigeon Forge with Pastor Arne Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 4-6 PM Wednesday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel, 220 Emert Street, Pigeon Forge, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 511, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 or the American Heart Association at Baptist Hospital, Knoxville, TN.
Joe Thomas Keener, Sr.
Dated: August 25 2002
Joe Thomas Keener, Sr., age 80 of Sevierville, died Sunday, August 25, 2002. Mr. Keener was an Air Force veteran of WWII in which he served with three of his brothers. He was a faithful member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Henderson’s Chapel Baptist Church for over 40 years. Mr. Keener was a 50 year member of Sevier Lodge # 334 F & AM and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by parents John Benjamin and Molly Thomas Keener; brothers William H. (Bill) and Ben Clark Keener; brothers and sisters-in-law, James Edison and Jenny Keener, Frank and Stella Keener. Survivors: Wife of 50 years: Helen “Bea” Keener Son and daughter-in-law: Joe T. Keener, II and wife Tonya Keener Grandsons: Caleb and Wil Keener Granddaughter: Jenny Keener Brother and sister-in-law: Robert L. “Bobby” Keener and wife Jo Ann Sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Betty Huskey and husband David Special nephew and niece: Jim and Marjorie Keener Nieces and nephews: Robert Keener, Patti Keener, Sharon Huskey and Doran Huskey Funeral service 10 AM Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev.Bill Maples and Rev. Hudson Chesteen officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons and members of Mr. Keener’s Sunday school class of Henderson’s Chapel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 2-6PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Henderson’s Chapel Baptist Church, or the Alzheimer’s Association, E. TN Chapter, 220 Sutherland Ave, Suite H 102, Knoxville, TN, 37919.
Orpha Geneva Ledbetter
Dated: August 25 2002
Orpha Geneva Ledbetter, age 77 of Sevierville, died Sunday, August 25, 2002. Survivors: Husband: Gurthie Marvin Ledbetter Daughters: Agnes Ehret and Helen Juanita Greenlee Son: Marvin Gene Ledbetter Eleven grandchildren Twenty-one great-grandchildren Several great-great-grandchildren Sisters: Eula Williams, Ellen Hurst Brother: Clifford Lowe Funeral service 2 PM Tuesday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12 noon – 2 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Kathleen Sager
Dated: August 25 2002
Kathleen Sager, age 84 of Sevierville, died Sunday, August 25, 2002. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law: Ray and Linda Sager Granddaughters: Tonjia Bridges and husband Jack; Connie Sager Grandsons: Raymond Sager and wife Amy; Michael Stathan and wife Sherri Great-granddaughters: Sara and Samantha Son-in-law: Jay Stathan Sisters: Joyce Callicoat, Dorothy Bledsoe, Naomi France Brothers: Elmer and David Robinson Graveside service will be held at a later date in Huntington, WV. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
David Paul Spurling
Dated: August 25 2002
David Paul (Smiley) Spurling, age 40 of Sevierville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2002. He was a 21 year employee of Activated Metals in Sevierville. He was preceded in death by parents Charles and Eula Spurling; Infant brothers Charles Robert and Rocky Dean Spurling; grandparents Lige and Minnie Spurling, Harvey and Louisa Payne ; uncle Howard Spurling. Survivors: Wife: Veda Lynn Spurling Step-mother: Edna Spurling Father-in-law: L.C. Gosnell Brother: Bill Spurling Brother and sister-in-law: Tom and Dorothy Spurling Sisters and brothers-in-law: Carolyn and Junior Teaster, Katherine and Gene Starkey, Sharon and Herman Adams, Wilma and Gary Newcomb, Robin and Dean Morris Sisters: Patricia McCandless, Rosie Owens Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Danny and Libby Gosnell, Angie and Chris Rimmer Brother-in-law: Chris Gosnell Special aunt and uncle: Frank and Mary Spurling Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews Special great-nieces: Kayla, Alyssa and Eva Special friends: Dennis Cushman and workers at Activated Metals, flea market friends, Danny Bailey and many others. Funeral service 2 PM Wednesday at Hurst Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Ogle and Rev. Ernie Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Hurst Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy, Mike and Andy Spurling, Kent Teaster, Danny and Chris Gosnell. The family will receive friends 6-9 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
