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MINK, ZELMA, 88, passed away early this morning in Jefferson County Nursing Home in Dandridge. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Wilson Funeral Home in Bulls Gap.
POWERS, NEVIN MOORYE BOWLES, widow of the late Dr. William M. Powers, died Wednesday, January 13, in Morristown, TN. She was the daughter of the late Marguerite Melton Bowles and Allie Virgil Bowles of Camden. She is survived by her daughter Paulette Powers Hodge and son-in-law, Samuel Jady Hodge of Morristown; sister, Nelle Laurie Bowles Wear, and niece, Wanda Wear Woolen of Nashville and niece Ava Jeanne Bowles Laycock of Martin. A native of Camden, Tennessee, Mrs. Powers has resided in Clarksville for 45 years and was retired from Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarksville. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 17 at 2:00 p.m. at McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home. Visiting hours are from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Clarksville; American Lung Association, or the American Cancer Society. McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home in charge.
STARNES, LOYD JR., 61, of Newport, died Tuesday at his home. He was encouraged during his last days due to the love and caring deeds of his precious family and friends. He was Director of Manufacturing for the Volunteer Blind Industries and considered the employees as his second family. He was a member of the Lions Club and attended Calvary Baptist Tabernacle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bea Starnes and sister, Betty Jean Starnes. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Starnes of the home; father, Loyd Starnes Sr., of Newport; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Joyce Starnes of Parrottsville, Jeff and Linda Starnes of Newport, and Chad Starnes of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Buffy and Barry Gregory of Newport; brother, Lester Starnes of Newport; sisters, Peggy Parks of Parrottsville and Evelyn Taylor of Newport; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Manes Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Wells and Manson Lee officiating. Rev. Tom Mooty will be singing a favorite hymn of the family, “:Peace Wonderful Peace”, Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Union Cemetery with Rev. Tom Mooty officiating. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday prior to the funeral services, Loyd’s Volunteer Blind Family is welcome to meet with his family Wednesday at 6-8 p.m. for a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lions Club and Smoky Mountain Hospice, 222 Heritage Blvd., Newport, TN. 37821. Manes in charge.
TURNER, WILLIAM BEN, age 76, of White Pine, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 14, 1999 at Lakeway Regional Hospital in Morristown. He was a retired repair technician for the Magnavox Corp.; veteran of World War II. Member of First Baptist Church of White Pine. He was preceded in death by his wife Edith Duckett Turner and his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Terry Boyer. Son of the late John Randolph and Love Clark Turner and also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Eliza Metcalf, Deane Ellison, Fred Turner, Robert Turner, Wesley Turner and Daphene Dennis. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Randal and Donna Turner of White Pine; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 from Farrars White Pine Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Richey officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the White Pine Cemetery Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. with military honors by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Farrar of White Pine in charge of arrangements.
HORTON, MRS. VIRGINIA RUTH, age 81, of Jefferson City and formerly of Big Stone Gap, VA., passed away quietly. Thursday, January 14, 1999, at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt H. Horton; son, Charles Horton and granddaughter Lisa Satterfield. Survived by daughter, Zelma Allen of Jefferson City; 7 grandchildren including Kim Seals and Mary Allen, both of Jefferson City; 12 great-grandchildren including Taylor and Corey Seals, Emily and Ethan Satterfield and Amy and James Allen, all of Jefferson City; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Elmo Bush of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 1999 at the Family Cemetery in Big Stone Gap, VA. Family will receive friends Saturday, January 16, 1999 from 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, 411 W. Broadweay Blvd., Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760 Phone (423) 475-3892.
COLLINS, R. WYNN OVERHOLT, age 46, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, January 17, 1999, at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Aradia Overholt. Survivors: husband ,, Robert Larry Collins; son and daughter-in-law, David and Jessica Bivens; son, Leslie Wayne Bivens; son and daughter-in-law, Alton and Crystal Bivens; step-children, Dustin and Jill Collins; grandchildren, Hunter Bivens, Zach Layman and Allie Starnes and many family and friends. Services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at Mayes Mortuary. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at Union Cemetery in Newport. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mayes Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Daily Bread. Mayes Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
SPIRES, HARDING (PACK), of Rt. 3, Rutledge, passed away January 18, 1999 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge.
MAYES, MRS. PAUL (ADA RUTH), passed away early this morning at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Stetzer Funeral Home in Morristown.
PATTERSON, LUCILLE TAYLOR, 72, of Middlesboro, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 1999 at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. Survivors include her 10 children, Arthur, George, LaBreman, Sandy Wayne, Mannis, and Lannis Patterson, Linda Hendrickson, Janice Sinkhorn, of Morristown, and David Keith and Terry Bingham; her mother, Ocie Taylor; 16 grandchildren, including Steven Sinkhorn; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and a brother, George Jr., Taylor. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Arnett and Steele Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pinelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday at the Arnett and Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, KY. Arnett and Steele Funeral Home is in charge.
SHORTER, TRULA ARNWINE, 82, of Morristown, formerly of Claiborne County, passed away early Sunday, January 17, 1999, at the Heritage Center in Morristown. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jefferson City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Shorter. Survivors include her sister, Beulah Mysinger; step-daughter, Alma Williams; sister-in-law, Cecil Arnwine, all of Morristown; brother-in-law, Hop Stansberry, New Tazewell, Tennessee; five nieces; two nephews; several great and great-great nieces and nephews; many friends and relatives. Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Monday at Allen Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sonny Strange officiating. Interment will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Bethesda Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at Allen Funeral Home
Allen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, RUTH L., age 97, passed away Sunday, January 17, 1999, at Life Care Nursing Center. She was a native of Cedar Bluff, Mississippi and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Williams and grandson, Darryl Williams. Survivors include her son, Ervin Williams of Talbott; daughter, Rebecca Boyd of Brandon, MS.; and stepson, Osborne Williams of West Point, MS.; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; Funeral services will be Thursday, January 21. 1999, 2:00 p.m. at Calvert Funeral Home, West Point, MS. Interment will be in the Cedar Bluff Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Calvert Funeral Home, West Point, MS. Memorial donations may be sent to Kingswood School, Grainger County, TN., or Christ United Methodist Church, West Point, MS. Westside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
BACON, MABEL LUCILLE RICKMAN, age 89, of Morristown, passed away January 20, 1999 at Lakeway Regional Hospital. She was a member of First Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Bacon and parents, Marion Young and Lucy Rickman. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Norman E. and Beulah Bacon of Morristown, Ralph K. and Charlotte Bacon of Morristown; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; special friends at First Christian Church. Services will be 8 p.m. Friday at Mayes Mortuary with Rev. Greg Grant officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Hamblen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Mayes Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
