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John Morris Boatman
Dated: July 03 2002
John M. Boatman, age 67 of Sevierville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born October 26, 1934 in Algood, Tennessee. Mr. Boatman attended Cookeville High School and Tennessee Technology University in Cookeville, TN. He was a USNR Naval Aviator from 1954-1959. He was a member of Tennessee Quality Awards. He served as a managing partner for Marketing Connections and was formerly was president and CEO of Vamistor Corporation in Sevierville,TN. Survivors: Beloved companion: Deb Schrumpf of Sevierville, TN Children: Dana Boatman of Owings Mills, MD; John Boatman of Washington, DC; Kara Boatman of Orinda, CA Mother of his children: Gail T. Boatman, Moorestown, NJ Granddaughters: Megan, Claire and Erin Grandson: David Isaac Beloved brother: Charles Boatman of McMinnville, TN Nephews: Charles Young Boatman of Louisville, KY; David Boatman of McMinnville, TN Extended family: Kevin and Eric Schrumpf and Saun Whittenburg Mass service 7 PM Friday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Father Jay Flaherty officiating. Reading by Eric Schrumpf. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville,TN. Mr. Boatman requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 144 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863 or Sevier County Food Ministries, 890 Old Knoxville Highway, Sevierville,Tn 37862.
Howard Edward Brown Jr.
Dated: July 03 2002
Howard Edward Brown Jr., age 32 of Sevierville, died July 3, 2002. Survivors: Fiance: Melissa Donehew Mother: Lois Combs Brother: Jody Brown Grandmother: Alice Clabough A graveside service Tuesday 1 PM at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Junior Miller officiating. Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville in charge of arrangements.
Aaron Pratt, Jr.
Dated: July 03 2002
Pratt, Aaron, Jr. "Rod", "Brother Pratt", age 81, of South Knoxville passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at Baptist Hospital. He was a member of Gap Creek Church, retired Knox County School teacher of 34 years, antique dealer for over 25 years, and a farmer. Preceded in death by step-father, E.P. Porterfield and mother, Grace Mae Porterfield; half brother, Charlie Porterfield. Wife of 55 years, Joyce Pratt; son, Donald; daughter, Rhonda; several aunts and uncles and many cousins. Funeral 8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Eubanks officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Friday at Seven Islands Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Herbert Warren, Paul Warren, Willie Gene Pratt, Billy Ray Henderson, Gary Jones, Rex Montgomery, Jr. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Lester H. (Les) Colquitt
Dated: July 03 2002
Colquitt, Lester H. (Les), age 79 of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 3, 2002. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Sweetwater. He retired from Knoxville Police Department and Federal Security of the United States Post Office. Member of the Fraternal Order of Police Volunteer Lodge #2. Preceded in death by wife, Jewell Catherine Colquitt; son, Douglas Ira Colquitt, 6 brothers and 1 sister. Sons: Mike Colquitt and wife, Jewell; Steven Colquitt and wife, Susan; Craig Colquitt and wife, Annie; daughter, Terry Bowen and husband, Jackson; grandchildren: Jimmy Colquitt, Cheryl Mullins, Todd Colquitt, Travis Colquitt, Amanda Colquitt, Sherry Taylor, Dustin and Britton Colquitt, Catherine Bowen; 12 great-grandchildren; very special and dear friend, Mildred Schroeder; several nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends in Knoxville and Sweetwater. Funeral services will be Friday, 5:00 PM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel. The family will conduct the service. Interment Saturday 11:00 AM at Magnolia Cemetery, Maryville. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Fraternal Order of Police % the Knoxville Police Department or First Baptist Churchof Sweetwater Building Fund. The family will receive friends Friday from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Melvena E. Burchfield
Dated: July 02 2002
Melvena E. Burchfield, age 86 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at Sevier County Health Care Center after a long period of declining health. She was born in Etowah, Tennessee, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Carter. She was the wife of John Robert Burchfield of Knoxville and Miami, Florida, who passed away in 1964. She is survived by: Daughter: Bobbie Briggs of Seymour, TN Sisters: Vada Keyees and Beulah Dyer Brother and sister-in-law: Archie and Addie Mae Carter Special niece: Johnnie Ruth Smith Special friend: Hazel Harris Many other nieces and nephews, all of the Knoxville area. She will be remembered by all who knew and loved her as a devoted wife and mother. She was a strong lady who endured much suffering, but always had a word of encouragement for others. No funeral service is planned. Interment will be with her husband in Southern Memorial Park in Miami, Florida. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, TN.
Earsel Lee McKinney Thomas
Dated: July 02 2002
Thomas, Earsel Lee McKinney, age 94, beloved and esteemed by all who knew her, died July 2, 2002 after an extended illness at St. Mary's Holston Health Center. Her late husband, William Lee Thomas, Sr.; a young daughter, Mary Lavinia Thomas; fourteen brothers and sisters; and her parents, Parlee and George Washington McKinney, preceded her in death. In the early 1920's, she became an active and faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church in South Knoxville. Here she was involved until age and illness no longer allowed. In the church, she was a longtime member of the choir, helped establish the first library and served as the first librarian, served as church hostess and led the church kitchen crew for many years. She served as President of the Women's Missionary Union. Mrs. Thomas was actively involved in Summer Vacation Bible Schools for many years. She most fondly enjoyed her position as Sunday School Teacher for over 60 years. During World War II, she became a welder/solderer, employed at the Fulton Sylphon Company of Knoxville where she was chosen to work on special products used in Manhattan Project. Following the war, she obtained training and became, for several years, a clock maker, employed at the Townsend Watch Company of Knoxville. She was a member of Woodmen of the World and twice Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, South Knoxville Lodge, where she was a lifetime membe Her children, LaVerne Thomas-Eager, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and William Lee Thomas, Jr., Silver Springs, Maryland, survive her. Other survivors include daughter-in-law, Betsy Thomas, Silver Spring, Maryland; granddaughter, Michelle deAlberich, Portland, Oregon; granddaughter, Alison Beckwith and husband, Reynolds William Beckwith, Great Falls, Virginia; grandson, William Thomas, Chicago, Illinois; granddaughter, Marcia Thomas and husband, Kevin Harris, Indianapolis, Indiana; great granddaughters, Lauren Beckwith and Kristin Beckwith as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will welcome friends at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2002. Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, Ogle Avenue, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2002. Earsel Thomas will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery with her husband, her young child, and other family members.
Wayne Cantrell
Dated: July 01 2002
Wayne Cantrell, age 75 of Sevierville, died Monday, July 1, 2002. Mr. Cantrell was a truck driver and most recently had worked for Southern Casting and the King Brothers. He was preceded in death by his wife Pearl Marine Cantrell; daughters Brenda Charlene Cantrell; granddaughter Linda Charlene Clinton ; parents Elbert and Bergie Cantrell; sister Ora Dell Cantrell. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law: Linda Gail and Troy Clinton Grandchildren: Robert Troy, Adam Peter and Gabriella Celeste Pearl Clinton Sisters and brother-in-law: Alma and Roy Williams, Myrtle Breeden Special friends: Mildred Hopkins, J.T. Arnold Niece: Ora Ruth Wright Nephews: Ronnie, Rick and Gary Brackins Funeral service 7 PM Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Morton officiating. Rev. Harold Spicer, Rev. Ralph Morton and Rev. Keith Price officiating .Interment 11 AM Friday in Hurst Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Susie Darlene Williams
Dated: July 01 2002
Susie D. Williams, age 40 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, July 1, 2002. She is preceded in death by her father Billy June Williams; sister Dianna Wooten; grandparents Clay Williams, Christine and Jim Brown. Survivors: Mother and step father: Agnes and Delmar Lafollette Sisters: Karen Mendoza; Sandra Davis and husband Bill Brother: Mike Williams Grandmother: Ona Williams Aunts and uncles: Shirley and Jimmy Frye, Dan Williams and wife Dwana; Sam Williams Host of nephews and special friends Special little friend: Curtis Reynolds Funeral service 7 PM Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Stinnett and Rev. Danny Murr officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Saturday in Ownby Cemetery for interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Edith Short
Dated: July 16 2002
Short, Edith, age 58, of Knoxville, entered into life eternal, Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at Fort Sanders Hospital with her family at her side. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Clark and Rozella Short. Her best friends and sisters: Billie (Fred) Cope, Bobbie (Sam) Adams, Frances (Wendell) Allen, Diana (Joe) Voiles, Jewel Toole (Vic Barkley), Lynn (Tom) Atchley; and her devoted brother and sister in law, Clark Jr. and Brigitte Short; nephews and niece: Chuck (Teresa) Adams; Phil (Elizabeth) Cope; Scott Snelson, John (Shannon) Snelson, Clark Short III, Robbie Toole, Mark Atchley, Lori (Lee) Zadakaus; great nieces and nephews: Kristen Philos, Taylor Cope, Brooke Cope, James and Ashley Yearwood, and Collin Adams; aunts: Zena (Garreth) Monroe and Barbara Kelly; and many friends and cousins. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Monroe Cemetery in Maynardville for a 10:00 a.m. graveside service with Rev. Eddie Chasteen officiating. Nieces and nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Carole Ann Perry
Dated: July 16 2002
Carole Ann Perry, age 61 of Sevierville, died July 16, 2002. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law: Michail Perry and wife Crystal Sisters: Barbara Lewis and Husband Tom Janice Kemp and Husband Denis Linda Hillman and husband Richard Dorothy Roney Beloved dog: Lilbit A Memorial 6 P.M. Thursday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Carr officiating. Atchley Funeral Home Sevierville is handling arrangements.
Bob McGill
Dated: July 17 2002
Bob McGill, age 47 of Sevierville, died Wednesday, July 17, 2002. He was an employee of the City of Pigeon Forge, Constable in the Second District, and a member of Walden’s Creek Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack McGill. Survivors: Wife: Linda McGill Daughter: Amanda McGill Step-children: Tina Ogle, Robert Wilson Step-grandchildren: Tabitha and Cassie Ogle Parents: Pete and Bobbie McGill Brothers and sisters-in-law: Frank and Cathy McGill, Tim and Teresa McGill, Don and Tina McGill Sisters and brothers-in-law: Carol Montgomery, Janet and Verlon Simpson, Patty and Don Wilburn, Elizabeth and Tommy Carroll Special friend: Jimmy Huskey Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews Funeral service 7 PM Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy McGill and Rev. Jeff Blalock officiating. Interment 10 AM Saturday in Little Cove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of the Walden’s Creek Fire Department. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Larry Isbell
Dated: July 18 2002
Isbill, Larry, age 46, of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2002 at his home. Preceded in death by father, James Isbill and brother, Edward Isbill. Mother, Lillie Isbill; sons: Charles Isbill, Jr. and Christopher Perry; daughter, Stacey Isbill; sisters: Maerene Mills, Susan Henegar, Robin Donathan, Earlene Hembree, and Missy Allen; brothers: Gary, Danny, and Jerry Isbill; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews; best friend and brother-in-law: Rock Hembree. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. A memorial service will be held Sunday.
