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CLARK, Jack “John Hugh,”
age 25, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, Nov. 30, 2007. Formerly of Hampton, Va., Jack made Knoxville his home in December 2004 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Tennessee. Jack’s decision to reside in Tennessee was based on both the Southern hospitality in Knoxville and his love for UT and its athletic programs. Although he spent a great deal of time cheering on the Vols, Jack also dedicated his time working for M. Gibson Hotels Group. Jack began working for the company in 2005 as a front desk assistant for the Hilton Garden Inn, Knoxville. With hard work and dedication, Jack worked his way into a management position at the Courtyard Marriot in Alcoa. Jack is survived by his parents, John and Susan Clark of Fort Myers, Fla.; sister, Stacey Clark of Knoxville; and loving family of grandmothers, aunts and uncle. Jack will forever be remembered by friends, family and co-workers as a loving son and brother with the heart of a volunteer. The family received friends Thursday at the Wesley Foundation, 1718 Melrose Place, on the UT campus followed by a service to celebrate Jack’s life with the Rev. David Jackson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jack Clark Endowment, c/o Volunteer Athletic Scholarship Fund, UT Athletic Department, P.O. Box 15016, Knoxville, TN 37901. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
CIECIWA, Jeanette M.,
age 86, of Farragut, formerly of Michigan City, Ind., passed away, Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Jeanette was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She retired from Sears where she worked as a credit investigator for 20 years. Jeanette was a past president of St. Anthony Hospital Guild in Michigan City. She also volunteered at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a past member of Newcomer’s Club and an active member of Welcome Wagon club. Jeanette loved to cook and was known for her delicious pies. These past four years she dealt courageously with being on dialysis. She is preceded in death by husband, Alex Cieciwa; son, Gregory Cieciwa; parents, Joseph and Stella Kwiecien; sister, Josephine; and brothers, Walter and Stanley. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Suter; grandchildren, Rebecca Lott and Wesley Cieciwa. The family received friends Thursday at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with a Christian Wake Service following. A mass was celebrated Friday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 225 Jamestowne Blvd., Farragut, with the Rev. John Dowling celebrant. Entombment will be in Michigan City. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, served the Cieciwa family.
TORBETT, Retired U.S.A.F. Maj. D. Vincent,
age 85, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at Select Specialty Hospital at Fort Sanders. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, where he was a past deacon, a member of the James Parks Sunday School class and attended the Saturday Men’s Breakfast. He was born June 28, 1922, in Knoxville to Horace Alexander and Ora Ellen Hicks Torbett. He was a 1940 graduate of Knoxville High School and later attended The University of Tennessee. He earned his degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha while in the service. During high school, he joined the National Guard and played trumpet in the Guard’s 191st Field Artillery Band. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, and during World War II trained fighter pilots in Texas. He became a career officer in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Alaska, England, Italy and various other locations. He retired from the Air Force in 1965 and returned to Knoxville, where he worked for the UT Architect’s Office as a special assistant for six years. He later owned and operated a Beltone Hearing Center dealership in Morristown. Among his family and many friends, Torbett will be remembered and cherished for his lively spirit, his quick and inquisitive mind, and his love of playing games with all ages. He enjoyed working on the family farm near Surgoinsville, where he spent most summers during the last part of his life, restoring the historic home of the Young family. Torbett also was predeceased by his brother, Horace Vernon Torbett; and his sister, Virginia Ingle. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Frances Young Torbett; sons, Dr. Michael Torbett and wife Terri of Macon, Ga., and Vernon Torbett of Elmira, Ore.; daughter, Karen Torbett of Morristown; and sister, Velma Rhea Torbett of Winston-Salem, N.C. He also is survived by a granddaughter, Lauren Torbett of Goshen, Ky., a student at the University of Kentucky; and by several nieces and nephews and their families. A funeral service was Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. William Pender and Dr. Paul Rader officiating. The family received friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service. The family and friends met at Highland Memorial Cemetery for a interment service with Full Military Honors presented by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 620 State St., Knoxville, TN 37902. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
CAMP, A.C.,
age 80, of Knoxville, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. He was the fourth son of the late Rev. Virgil Camp, a Baptist minister, and his wife, Gill. Gifted with a remarkable tenor voice, A.C. sang gospel music and directed choirs at several Baptist churches during his lifetime. As a teenager, he left his job at Southern Cast Stone to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II, then returned to finally retire as Southern Cast’s plant superintendent more than 40 years later. A.C. also was preceded in death by his first wife, Genevieve “Jenny” Smith Camp; grandson, J. Michael Davis; brothers, Homer, R.V. and Ray. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Peace Camp of Madisonville; his daughter, Brenda Hubbell and her son, Gaines Seward Hubbell; his daughter and beloved son-in-law, Connie and Randy Ford; his stepson, Rick Kirkland and his wife Curina; and his stepdaughter, Jo Land and her husband, Hoyt. A.C. loved Rick’s and Jo’s children and grandchildren, Chad, Susan, Cameron, Noah and Caleigh Land, Tyge, Suzanne and Tori Land and Tregg, Shawn, Jessie, Shayla, Logan and Hannah Kirkland. Other survivors include his brother, Bill and wife, Jacqueline, of Columbia S.C.; his brother, Bobby and wife, Peggy; his brother-in-law, Kenneth Smith and wife, Juanita; sisters-in-law, Rita Camp and Blanche Peace; and Blanche’s daughter, Earleen Blair. His nieces and nephews were among his best friends and he loved them dearly, Gaines and Linda Bradshaw, Charles and Catherine Bell, Cheryl and Charlie Cason, Boyd Smith, Chris and Debbie Smith, Rick Camp and Cindy Camp of Tampa, Fla., Rick, Ronnie, Harvey and Russell Camp; Rena and John Amerson, Kim and Leon Melton, and Kelly and Terri Camp. Other survivors include numerous grandnieces and grandnephews, his gardening companion and friend, Ben Duncan, and Honeyberry partner, Diane Stamm. The family would like to thank Dr. Raymond Brig, the staff of Caris Hospice, and his loving brother, Bobby, for their caring and respectful support of A.C. during his illness. The most important aspect of A.C.’s religious life was embodied in gospel singing, and a service to celebrate his life was Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel, paying tribute to his love of gospel songs. The family and friends met Tuesday at Rocky Hill Cemetery for a graveside service. The family received friends Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
SCHILLING, Barbara Huey,
age 73, died at home in Knoxville on Dec. 8, 2007, after a 20-year battle with breast cancer. She was an integral part of the ministry of her husband, the Rev. Dr. Fritz Schilling in Charlotte, N.C. (1968-1974), Beckley, W.Va. (1974-1985) and most recently for 22 years in Knoxville. She also wrote and designed multiple drama productions with Westminster Presbyterian Church, especially for youth. Barbara was a graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga., where she majored in music, particularly organ. After college she served as an editorial assistant for the Board of Christian Education of the Presbyterian Church US in Richmond, Va., and later as a reporter for the Richmond News-Leader. She was also a drama critic for the Raleigh Register-Herald of Beckley. She was born in LaGrange, Ga., April 9, 1934, and grew up in Columbia and Spartanburg, S.C. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Vernon Huey; and mother, Clara Rudd Huey; and sister, Kathryn Claire Huey. Survivors include Fritz; and her four children, Tom and his partner, Christine of Irvine, Calif., Kathryn and her husband, Richard Oakes of Knoxville, Anne of Long Beach, Calif., Jonathan and his wife, Emily of Roseville, Minn.; as well as two grandchildren, Clara and Madeleine. Memorial service was Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Dr. Buran Phillips, the Rev. Christina B. Carrasco, Dr. Paul Radar and Dr. Phillip Leftwich officiating. Memorials may be made to the Susan B. Komen Foundation, www.-komen.org or Westminster Players, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. The family received friends following the service in the fellowship hall. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
HUMPHRESS, Joseph Glenn,
(Aug. 2, 1925-Nov. 27, 2007) Joe died of lung cancer at the age of 82. He lived in The Woodlands, Texas, during the last 2? years of his life, and prior to that time, live in Rome, Ga., for many years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Doris Dick Humphress, formerly of Muncie, Ind.; his sons and wives, Glenn and Kass Humphress of Conroe, Texas, Tony and Sara Humphress of Whitehouse, Texas, Andy and Julie Humphress of Knoxville; and his daughter and husband, Nancy and Jeff Curtis of Lafayette, Calif. He leaves seven beloved grandchildren: Benjamin and Samuel Curtis, and Hannah, Cameron, Abby, Katie and Matthew Humphress. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgia Taylor Humphress; infant son, David; parents, Bunyan and Clora (Wolford) Humphress; three brothers, Herman, Howard and Willard Humphress; and sister, Jewel Baxter. Joe’s boyhood was spent in Corbin, Ky. He was proud to be a Kentucky Colonel — his family having lived in Kentucky for more than 200 years. He served in the U.S Army in World War II with the North Pacific forces in the Aleutian Islands. After his return, he graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1951 with Bachelor of Science degree in metallurgical engineering. Joe had a distinguished career in engineering; he was integral to the design and installation of the fueling systems of the Apollo project, which sent the first men to the moon. He was the inventor of a patented vacuum insulated container used to store liquid gases. In his mid-to-late career, Joe worked as a nuclear engineer, then an aeronautical engineer, retiring from the Lockheed Martin Corporation in 1992. Joe was a private person, best known by his family. We knew him as a highly intelligent, fiercely loyal, loving and fair patriarch. He also was absolutely hilarious. We adored him and we will miss him always. A private memorial service was held by the immediate family. His remains will be interred in the Houston National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org.
VESTER, Mollie Ely,
75, of Knoxville died at Parkwest Medical Center Dec. 3, 2007. She was a member of Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church and former member of First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville. Mollie had a childhood love of horses, which became a lifelong interest. She attended The University of Tennessee where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority and then worked for Land Title Company and later, East Tennessee Title Company prior to retirement in 1995. She had multiple sclerosis but it did not define her; she lived her life with joy and a rich sense of humor. Atria Weston Place Assisted Living was her home for 12 years where her many good friends among the residents and staff became her second family. While at Weston Place, she was one of the original “Red Hatters” in its Red Hat society. Preceded in death by husband, Tom Vester Jr.; brother, Myron Ray Ely Jr.; and parents, Mollie Farmer and Myron Ray Ely. Survived by her children, Mollie DeLozier and husband, Hugh, Shebbie Graves and husband, Jim Williams, Pom Graves and wife, Jan, Carole Graves and partner, Mark Dowell; sister Carole Fields and husband, Bud; brother, Myron Cliff Ely and wife, Jayne; stepchildren, Tom Vester III and wife, Blanche, Art Vester and wife, Stephanie, Mary Lafollette and husband, George, Elizabeth Watson and husband, Rick; grandchildren: Aaron, Luke, Taylor and Kelsey Graves, Sara and Rachel DeLozier, Allison Williams, Pryor and Tommy Vester and Lauren Watson; nephews and nieces: Art Fields, Cissy King, Mary Zirkle, Julia Whipple, Olwen, Mary Pom and Reed Claiborne; former sister-in-law, Bebes Claiborne; and many wonderful lifelong friends. A memorial service was held Saturday at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church with Dr. William R. Barron officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, 3700 Keowee Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society - National Mid South Chapter, 9051 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37921. The family received friends Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
WHITE, Julia Taylor,
of Knoxville, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, from complications following hip surgery. A member of First Presbyterian Church for 65 years, she taught the Rosa Scott Sunday School class for 53 years and served as a ruling elder on the session. She was born Nov. 14, 1914, in Winnabow, N.C., the daughter of Alice Johnson Taylor and Edwin Wellington Taylor. A graduate of Flora MacDonald College, she taught in North Carolina public schools for seven years before marrying James Wilson White in 1942. Following their wedding, they moved to Knoxville for him to begin his 42-year career teaching physics at The University of Tennessee. Her priorities were family, church and civic involvement, particularly those causes dealing with history or education. Her relationships with her family were sources of great pride and enjoyment. She served on the Board of Trustees of King College for nine years. A history major in college, she was a board member of The Blount Mansion Association for 25 years, including several years as president. She was a member of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, serving as area president and on the state board. She was a board member and historian of the UT Faculty Woman’s Club. She loved her home overlooking Ft. Loudoun Lake and the mountains, and enjoyed sharing her home with guests. She loved to travel, read and feed the songbirds in her backyard. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Edwin Wellington Taylor Jr. and Charles Mercer Taylor. She is survived by a sister, Helen Frances Taylor of Winnabow; and brother, Jackson Johnson Taylor (Libby) of Richmond, Va.; three sons and their families: the Rev. James W. White, Jr. (Ann) of Oak Island, N.C., and sons, Dr. J.W. “Will” White III (Susanne Brander) of Davis, Calif., and Russell P. White of Chicago, Ill., J. Harvey White (Karen) and their son Joseph H. White Jr. of Knoxville, Dr. Charles P. White (Janie) of Greenville, N.C.; and nieces, Ellen Sisson (Frank) and their children, Jack, Mary and Frances Sisson of New Canaan, Conn., Frances Anton (Jim) and their sons, John and Peter Anton of Durham, N.C., Nancy Bodge (Kevin) and their children, Charles, Edwin and Alice Bodge of Atlantic Beach, Fla.; and numerous cousins. A memorial service was held at First Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Dec. 19, with a reception to follow at the church. Drs. William Pender and Paul Rader officiated. Burial will be at a later date in a family cemetery in Winnabow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 620 State St., Knoxville, TN 37902 or to King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
