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Harmon, Margie Lee Patty, age 71, of Kingston, passed away Monday, July 27, 2004 at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Hospital. She was a member of Hines Valley Baptist Church. A former employee of Scovill with 35 years service. Margie loved bowling and enjoyed fishing. The main passion of her life was her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Zalla Patty; brothers, Ralph and Raymond Patty. Survived by her husband of 43 years, Joe F. Harmon; daughters, Patricia Murphy and husband, Joseph of Harriman and Glenda Davis and husband, Larry of Knoxville; sons, Larry Harmon and wife, Gina of Knoxville, Joe Harmon Jr. and wife, Kimberly of Philadelphia and James Patty of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Carrie, Ralph, Elaine, Keith, Dana, Michael, Macayla and Ethan; brothers, Calvin Patty of Knoxville and Melvin Patty of Maryville; sisters, Maydale Duncan of Lenoir City and Alma Jean Cooper of Mascot; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click and Dennis Johnson officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. Saturday and proceed to Lenoir City Cemetery for 11 a.m. graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Margie Harmon.
Raby, Wayne E., age 88, of Knoxville, passed away early Thursday morning, July 29, 2004 at Park West Medical Center, surrounded by his nieces, nephews and cousins, who were are like children to Wayne and Opal. Wayne attended Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was active in the Truck Stop Ministry of Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a retired Captain from the Tennessee Highway Patrol with 34 years of service. After his retirement, he worked for the City of Knoxville in Risk Management. Wayne was a "Yellow Dog Democrat" and assisted Frank Clement in his campaign for governor. Gov. Clement made his first campaign speech at the Democratic Fish Fry which was held annually at the home of W. H. Raby, Wayne's father. Wayne was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army in the Battle of the Aleutian Islands. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Landon and Mary Newcomb Raby, Issac and Katherine Skinner Wheeler; parents, William and Adra Wheeler Raby; siblings and spouses, John and Willie Clabo Raby, Cliff and Lois Russell Raby, William Nelson and Norine Kelly Raby, Grace Raby Coker, Survivors: wife of 55 years, Opal Prince Raby; brother-in-law, Fred Coker of Knoxville; nieces, Ruth Raby Ellis and Joyce Raby Hicks both of Florida, Carolyn Coker and Ann Coker Page both of Knoxville, Barbara Jacobs and Libby Doyle both of Maryland; nephews, William Nelson Raby, Clifton Ronald Raby and Elliott Craig Raby all of Florida, John Edward Raby and Don Coker both of Knoxville; special friends, Evelyn and George Cooper, Carolyn and Max Brewer, Paul and Peggy Monger, Glen and Pamela Letsinger, Arnold Walls, Royce and Wanda Walls, Shannon and Glenda Walls, Sandra and Jesse Kesterson, Brenda and Charles Jackson, Melanie Walls and Earl Hall. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Leonard Turner and Rev. Randall Mayfield officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Forest Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Kelly Negus and Rev. Shannon Walls officiating. Pall bearers, Ronald Raby, Craig Raby, Don Coker, David Page, Christopher Page, Taylor Coker, Matthew Coker and Charles Jacobs. Honorary pall bearers will be nieces, nephews, cousins and members of the Saturday Morning Breakfast Club, all retired Tennessee State Troopers.
Decker, William Albert, age 68, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, July 30, 2004 at Loudon Healthcare Center. Albert was a member of Faith In Jesus Christ. He was a 27 year employee of Maremont. He was preceded in death by parents, Jasper and Willie Decker; brothers, Jessie, Sonny and R. L. Decker. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Jane Johnson Decker; son, Mike Decker of Lenoir City; daughter, Debbie Galyon and husband, Lee Roy Galyon Jr.; grandsons, Michael and Brayden Decker; granddaughter, Bailey Decker; daughter-in-law, Jennifer all of Lenoir City; sisters, Evelyn Moses and husband, J. L. and Geneva Richardson; brothers-in-law, Curtis Johnson, Jack Johnson and wife, Rita, Kenny Johnson; sisters-in-law, Lou Ella Rymer, Josephine Hall and Faye Duggan; best friend and nephew, David Decker and wife, Juanita; many other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 1:30 p.m. Sunday and proceed to Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services at 2 p.m. with Evangelist David Decker officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Albert Decker.
Standifer, David Ronald (Ronnie) - , age 55, of Knoxville, passed away Friday July 30, 2004 at the U.T. Medical Center. He was an employee of Delta Casket Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Polly Standifer; parents, Cecil and Lavica Standifer; sister, Joyce Daily; brothers, Gary and Bud Standifer. Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Ann Standifer and granddaughter, Caitlin Renay both of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Mary Sam Ward of Lenoir City; aunt, Florence Mitchell; nephews, Bradley and Andrew Standifer; niece, Amanda; special friends, Bertha and Lynn McGinnis and Robin Lewis. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Monday August 2, 2004 in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Acton officiating. Burial will follow in the Choto Cemetery. The family will like to thank all Ronnie’s friends at Delta Casket Compay and to his nurse Brenda and the U.T. Medical Center Trauma Unit. Pall bearers will be Brint Grimes, Ronnie Elmore, Jim Long, Tim Kalthoff, Dan Colvin, Bruce Mitchell, Andrew and Bradley Standifer, Lynn McGinnis, Harold and Charlie Frye. Honorary pall bearers will be employees of Delta Casket Company. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ronnie Standifer.
Onder, Frank J., age 70, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, July 30, 2004 at his home. He was a retired tool and die maker for Carboloy Inc. in Lenoir City. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Ann Onder. Survived by son, Michael Onder of Cleveland, OH; granddaughters, Toni of Cleveland, OH and Rebecca of Arizona; sisters, Mary Ann Phillips of Richfield, OH and Faye Matyk of New Jersey; brothers, Paul Onder of New Jersey, Pete Onder, Mike Onder and Joe Onder all of Pennsylvania; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. A memorial service will follow at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Perry Mason officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Frank J. Onder.
Fulbright, Robert (Bobby) David age 33 of Knoxville, passed on Friday, July 1, 2005. Bobby was a loving and beloved husband, father, son and brother. He was a sales representative of Ted Russell Ford and their top Isuzu sales person. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Health Promotion. Bobby enjoyed being the commissioner of fantasy baseball and football leagues and was an avid sports enthusiast and participant. A generous and giving person, his last gifts were as an organ donor. Bobby was preceded in death by his grandparents Bobbie and Jonnie Fox. Survivors: wife, Valerie; sons, Dakota age 9 and Camdyn age 7; parents, Stephen and Susan Fulbright of Lenoir City; brother, Matthew Fulbright of Fort Bragg, NC; Grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Lee Fulbright of Lenoir City; the families of aunts, Frances Cupp of Farragut, Lea Ann Sparks of Lenoir City, Hazel Sheperd of Clinton, and Valerie Discher of Kansas City, MO. He is also survived by his wife's family, all of Stillwater, Oklahoma. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Pastor David Smith officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Loudon County for graveside services with The Rev. Martha Stern officiating. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund is being established for Bobby's children's college education. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Fulbright family.
Qualkenbush, Jane - The heavens are shining brighter for God took a precious angel home today. Jane went home to be with the Lord and her husband, Harold Qualkenbush on Friday, July 1, 2005. Preceded in death by her brothers: Harry, Hannie, Clyde, Orin and her sister, Mae. The many loving family members who will miss her dearly are: children: Joan Qualkenbush Truckey and husband, Jim, Donald Qualkenbush and wife, Sherry, Ronald Qualkenbush and wife, Marilyn, Jeanie Dixon and husband, Hoby; grandchildren: Randy Lowery, Diane Bryant, Delise Lowery, Dreasa Lowery, Rick Lowery, James Qualkenbush, Paul Qualkenbush, Robert Qualkenbush, Thomas Qualkenbush, Joe Qualkenbush, Dan Qualkenbush, Chris Destito, Lisa Hobbs and Derrick Dixon; 29 great grandchildren; half brother, Ralph Dearborn; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 3rd, at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. A Christian Wake service will be follow at 4 p.m. with Father John Dowling officiating. Funeral services will be held at Parsons Mortuary in Muncie, Indiana and entombment will be in the Elm Ridge Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Neumann or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Building Funds. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Jane Qualkenbush.
Foster, Betty Voiles, age 77, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Park West Medical Center. She was a member of Union Fork Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, W. R. Voiles; father, Penn Jaynes; mother, Fannie Bryson Jaynes and sister, Ellis Patterson. Survived by children, Kathy Barber and husband, George of Rockwood, Terry Grant of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Shannon and Kelly Barber; great grandchildren, Shayla and Katie; sister, Lucille Scott; several nieces and nephews. The family will have an informal receiving of friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather at Lakeview Mausoleum for 10 a.m. entombment services with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Betty Foster.
Fain, Buford L., age 88, of Gatlinburg, formerly of Hardin Valley, passed away Monday, July 4, 2005, at his home. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Buford was retired from Union Carbide where he worked as a utility operator. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Fain; son, Boyd Fain and wife, Reba Sue of Lenoir City; daughter, Janie Justice and husband, George of Knoxville; grandchildren, Brian Justice and wife, Cheryl of Colorado, Wynette Harmon and husband, Jimmy, Yvette Justice all of Knoxville, Randy Fain and wife, Jodie, Candy Johnson and husband, Dino all of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Noah and Ariane Justice, Wendy Harmon, Cheyenne and Emily Johnson and Bailey Fain; brother, Gene Fain; sister, Blanche Bailey both of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Randy Fain, Dino Johnson, Jimmy Harmon, Glenn Fain, Ray Fain and Henry Fain. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Buford L. Fain.
Coulter, Nellie Ruth McCarrell (Romines), age 84, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, July 4, 2005 at Baptist Health Care Center. She was former owner of Coulter’s Service Station. Ruth was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Martha Washington #231, for 60 years and a charter member of Arrowhead Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, C. A. “Kip” McCarrell and Beulah Line McCarrell; husbands, William “Bill” Coulter, Jr. and Joseph Romines; brothers, Kenneth and Joseph McCarrell; sisters, Virginia Stanton and Doris Clark. Survived by daughters, Barbara Cox of Atlanta, GA, Teresa Eadie and husband, Tom of Charlotte, NC and Jeannie Jones and husband, David of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Angela Davis, Carol Kurtz both of Charlotte, NC, Laura Roberts of Tulsa, OK, Leanne Edmondson of Newnan, GA, Katie Kranz and Tyler Jones of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Caitlin and Coby Kurtz, Matthew and Adam Roberts, Lily and Anna Edmondson, Brooke and Lauren Davis; sisters, Dorothy Bolen of MI and Lillian Sutton of MD. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Olive Cemetery on Maryville Pike for graveside services. Serving as honorary pallbearers: David Jones, Tom Eadie, T. J. Davis, David Kurtz, Joe Roberts and Chris Edmondson. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Nellie Ruth Coulter Romines.
Turner, James Patrick (Buck), age 84, of Lenoir City, TN passed away at his home Saturday, July 2nd, 2005. Buck was a founding member, Acolyte Master, Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer of the Church of the Resurrection, Episcopal in Loudon, TN. He attended St. Andrew’s – Sewanee School, Episcopal. Buck served his country as a Technical Sergeant, 3rd Grade in the United States Army during World War II. After returning home from service, he graduated from Kirkman Vocational School in Chattanooga, TN. In 1984, Buck retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he had worked for 26 years as a tool and dye machinist at the X-10 Plant. In his younger years, he was an avid sportsman enjoying deer hunting and gun collecting. Buck is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret H. (Peggy) Turner whom he met while stationed in England during WWII; daughters Peggy Ann Turner of Wanganui, New Zealand, Lynn Denise Turner of Maryville, Sherri Turner-Herrmann and husband Nicholas of Knoxville; granddaughter Amelia Laurens Buffaloe of Knoxville and elder sister Nancy Pollard of Virginia Beach, VA. Buck was a loving husband, father and grandfather to his family. He is greatly loved and greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Resurrection, Episcopal at 6 p.m. on July 20th, 2005. The family will receive friends after the service in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Buck’s memory be honored through donations to the Alzheimer’s Organization, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633 or online at http://www.alz.org/. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Buck Turner.
Harvey, Michelle “Missy” Lynn - born December 21, 1972 passed away June 6, 2005 in Pennsylvania Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Harvey and grandfather, Troy Harvey. She is survived by the father of her children, Bobby Woody; children, Cody and Savannah Woody of Lenoir City; mother, Shelia Harvey; sister, Rachel and brother Anthony Harvey of Polk Co.; grandmothers, Aileen Harvey of Shannondale Nursing Home and Anna Mae Young of Loudon; uncles, Gary Harvey of Knoxville and Wayne Harvey of Lenoir City; a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 8th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather in Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9th. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Missy Harvey.
Stutler, Linda Lee, age 56, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, passed away Monday, July 4, 2005. She was a member of Tellico Village Community Church. Linda taught school at St. Francis School in Wheaton, IL for over 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Joe Stutler; son, Joe Stutler II and wife, Lisa of Knoxville; grandchildren, Paige and Garrett Stutler; mother, Cathy Corley of Oaklyn, NJ. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9th, at Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Margaret Manning officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church narthex. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, P. O. Box 3277, Knoxville, TN. 37927. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Linda Lee Stutler.
Kesterson, Alvin Wade (Al), age 78, of Farragut passed away Monday evening, July 4, 2005 at his home. Al was a 20 year veteran of the U S Army and U S Navy serving during WWII. After his retirement, he was a manager for Shoney's for twenty years. He was a member of First Baptist Church Concord and the Pathfinders Sunday School Class. Al was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ora Bailey Kesterson; brothers, Onard and Jim Kesterson. Survivors: wife of 56 years, Billie Hensley Kesterson; children, Ronald Kesterson of Knoxville, Debra Hill, husband Dale, and their children, Kimberly and Jonathon of Valrico, FL, Jeffrey Kesterson, wife Marianne, and their children, Casey and Jeremy of Midlothian, VA; siblings and spouses, Ruth Stittums of LaFollette, Alma and Marlin Coker of Strawberry Plains, John Kesterson of Caryville, Joyce and Bill Futrell of Spring Hill, FL, Judy and Dennis Bolton of LaFollette; several nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and relatives. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 45 p.m. Thursday followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Larry Boyles officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery in LaFollette for graveside services with full military honors conferred by the Campbell County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pathfinders Sunday School Class, First Baptist Church Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934. The Kesterson family would like to give special thanks to their Sunday School Classes for their support. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Kesterson family.
Stafford, Moody F. (Benny), age 72, of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at Park West Medical Center. He was a longtime member of Kingston Pike Baptist Church where he was very active in Sunday School and Training Union as a Director of both, he was also teacher in Adult Men’s and Young People’s Classes. Benny was past owner of Russell and Shields Insurance Agency. He was President of Kingston Pike Baptist Church Brotherhood, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Kerbela Shriners. A Charter President of the Optimist Club, member of the Civitan Club, Ruritan Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce. Benny was formerly elected Loudon Co. Outstanding Young Man of the Year. He was Chairman of Lenoir City 100 year Centennial. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, in Germany during the Berlin Crisis in 1961 and with the Tennessee Air National Guard. Benny was elected to the Tennessee State Legislature in 1970 where he served for 18 years. He served 2 years as House Whip and 10 years as Republican Caucus Chairman. He received the Outstanding Tennessean Award from Gov. Ned McWherter. Benny served on Agriculture, Conservation, Government Operations and House Rules Committees. He was instrumental in securing funding for the Agriculture Expo Arena at Roane State Community College. Benny owned and operated Carriage Hill Ranch where he raised horses for breeding and show. He was preceded in death by his father, M. L. Stafford; brothers, Tommy Stafford, Fordy Stafford, Jack Stafford and Bobby Stafford. Survived by his wife, Shirley Cline Stafford; sons, Steven Stafford and Justin Stafford; mother, Elizabeth Stafford; brothers, Jim Stafford, Tony Stafford and Bill Stafford; sister, Libby Howard; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ronny Jones and Rev. Paul Wampler officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery with military honors conferred by VFW Post #5150, American Legion Post #120, #70 and #256. Serving as pallbearers: James Lee Howard, Bobby Lynn Stafford, Drew Allen, Chris Wampler, Tim Wampler, Scott Stafford and Jacob Curtis. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Benny Stafford.
Patrick, Frank Jr., age 76, of the Tellico Village Community in Loudon, TN formerly of Crown Point, IN passed away Thursday morning, July 7, 2005, after a long illness. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Tellico Village. He has been a loyal Sunday School teacher for 25 years and a faithful choir member for 35 years. Frank was also involved with Habitat for Humanity and did volunteer work at his church. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #697 of Lake County, IN. He was preceded in death by parents, Frank Marion Patrick and Lucy Ethel Patrick Turner; brothers, George Patrick, John Dee Patrick and Ray Edward Patrick; sisters, Lela Mae Patrick, Otha Mae Patrick Smith, Mary Afton Patrick Smith, Aster Pearl Collins, Eythel Nadene Patrick Johnson and Audry Lorene Patrick Johnson; many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Edith Inez (Johnson) Patrick; son, Rev. Dwain Patrick and wife, Liesbet (Jay) Patrick; granddaughters, Ruth Patrick and Amy Patrick all of Logansport, IN; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Glenn Gregg and Rev. Dwain Patrick will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Woodhaven Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Serving as pallbearers: Holland Borden, Glen Johnson, Doyle Johnson, Don Johnson, Floyd Underwood and Al Clarke. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, TN is serving the family of Frank Patrick.
Hicks, Joyce Ann Raby, age 59, of Cocoa Beach, FL, formerly of Farragut, passed away June 10, 2005 in Florida. Joyce fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife and mother, and a devoted grandmother. Joyce was preceded in death by her grandparents, William H. and Adra Raby; parents, William Nelson and Norine Raby; brother, William Nelson Raby Jr.; special nephew, Marty Ellis; aunts and uncles, John and Willie Raby, Cliff and Lois Raby, Wayne and Opal Raby, Fred and Grace Coker. Survivors: husband of 36 years, Jimmie Hicks; daughters, Janice White and Jenny Hicks; grandchildren, Jordan and Brandon White, Peyton Flanagan and Collin Hicks; sister, Ruth Raby Ellis and husband Ken; nephew, Steve Ellis; niece, Kena Ruth Ellis all of FL, nephew, Timothy Ellis; niece, Gina Ellis; cousins, Carolyn Coker, Ann Page and husband David, Don Coker and wife Peggy all of Farragut; several other cousins, nieces and nephews. Please join our families for a Celebration of Joyce's Life at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 10 at Concord Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Clay Road and Second Drive in the old village of Concord, with Rev. Kelly Negus officiating. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37907. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Joyce Raby Hicks.
Lamb, Thelma (Nanny) Johnson Snodderly - of Lenoir City, born January 27, 1927 passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005. She was a member of Bell Avenue Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Fannie Tuck Johnson; brothers, Dubb Johnson and Ronnie Johnson and first husband, John R. Snodderly. Survived by brother, Michael Johnson and wife, Hazel of Loudon; children, Denise Wright and husband, Richard Gleason, Teresa Lamb and husband, John C. all of Lexington, KY, Janie Strickland and husband, Mike of Lenoir City, Karen Oody and husband, Ben of Loudon; grandchildren, Ben Wright and wife, Vickie of N.C., Missy Moore Gibson of Lenoir City, John Lamb and wife, Tracy of Lexington, KY, Greg Brumagen of Lexington, KY, Gidget Ward Lane of Lenoir City, Nick Wright of Lexington, KY, Samatha Oody of Loudon, Ryan Lane of Lenoir City, Ashley, Lindsey, and Michael Strickland, Mandy and Crystal Oody of Loudon; great grandchildren, Keith Frank, Chase Lane, John Austin Lane, Marissa Gibson, Connor White and Passie Oody; several nieces and nephews; special devoted friends, Jay Shubert, Vola Mills and Bob Riggins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. George Seay and Rev. Johnny Garren will officiate. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. Saturday and proceed to Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Serving as pallbearers: Nick Wright, Ben Wright, Greg Brumagen, John Lamb, Gidget Lane and Samatha Oody. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Thelma Lamb.
Jim Dyar, 61, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Enterprise, AL, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005 at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Jim coached at Iowa State University, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Tennessee and has remained in close contact with many of his former players. After retiring from coaching, he became an agent with State Farm Insurance in Knoxville where he has operated his agency since 1980. He was involved in coaching several youth programs in the Knoxville area. Along with his family, Jim was a member of First Baptist Church Concord. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, J. Guy and Eleanor (Searcy) Dyar. Survivors include his wife Charlie (Ruth) Dyar, Knoxville, TN; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, David Dyar, Houston, TX, Wade and Jody Dyar, Chattanooga, TN, Zachary Dyar, Knoxville, TN; 4 grandchildren, Kayla and Morgan Dyar, Chattanooga, TN, Nicholas and Nathan Dyar, Chattanooga, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Jacquelyn and Harrell Thompson; the mother of David and Wade, Nancy Dyar; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m., EDT, Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at First Baptist Church Concord, Farragut, TN with Dr. Doug Sager officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. The family will receive at Searcy Funeral Home, Enterprise, AL, from 9 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. Thursday, July 14, 2005. Graveside services will follow at 11 A.M., at Meadowlawn Cemetery in Enterprise, Al with Dr. G. Lance Hogan officiating. The family request the omission of flowers, with memorials to: Tennessee Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 404 BNA Drive, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37217-2571. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Dyar family.
