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Bierer, Bion Lewis, age 80, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, formerly of Atlanta, Ga., Portland, Or. and Seattle, Wa., passed away Sunday morning, May 11,2003 in Knoxville, TN He was an active member of the Tellico Village Community Church. Bion was born in Seattle and and graduated from the University of Puget Sound.He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific with the Air Force and later active with American Legion and VFW.. Bion was retired from Georgia Pacific Corporation. He became involved with SCORE, Junior Achievement and many youth activities. He was an avid rock collector and member of many gem and mineral societies and also loved vintage cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Pearl Bierer; brother, Earl William Bierer. Bion is survived by his wife of almost sixty years, Bette Luton Bierer; daughter, Barbara Bierer Long and her husband, Ken of Springfield, Or.; son, Terry Bierer and wife, Jo of Beloit Wi.; grandchildren: Troy Bion Bierer, Anna Bierer, David Long and Sarah Long; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Marty Singley and Rev. Jo Bierer officiating. A reception will follow at the church. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Tellico Village Community Church or the American Diabetes Association.
Barnett, Azell, age 68, of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at the Park West Medical Center. He was a veteran serving in the U. S. Air Force. Preceded in death by son, Brian Poffenberger; and brother, Carlos Barnett. Survived by wife, Agnes Barnett; sons, Tommy Bryan, Vance Barnett and wife, Megan all of Lenoir City, Richard Poffenberger of Illinois, Michael Poffenberger and wife, Hope of Sweetwater, Lucas Barnett of Houston, Tx.,; daughters, Easter Barnett of Lenoir City, Deanna Armstrong of Michigan City, Ind., Marty Kirkpatrick (Barnett) of Houston, Tx., Ingrid Shaw and husband, Kenny of Valpo, Ind., Melissa Barnett of Lenoir City, Cindy Barnett and Denice Barnett of Michgan City, Ind.; 18 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; mother, Clotine Bush of Michigan City, Ind.; brother, Elvis Barnett of Michigan City, Ind.; sisters, Eldine Arcuri of Three Oaks, Mi., Cloetta Conrad of Houston Tx., and Raylyn Eldridge of Michigan City, In.; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Bradbury officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery with military honors conferred by V.F.W. Post 5150 and American Legion Post 120 & 70. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Azell Barnett.
Penland, Zora Fox, age 88, of Lenoir City formerly of Oak Ridge passed away Thursday, May 15, 2003 at the Parkwest Medical Center. She was a charter member of First Christian Church of Oak Ridge where she served as church clerk for many years. Zora was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 390; Women's Club Arts and Craft Section; 43 Club; Oak Ridge Republican Club and a volunteer at Methodist Hospital of Oak Ridge. She was a former employee of Oak Ridge Post Office; credit manager of Loveman's and Anderson Co. Adjustment Company. She was preceded in death by parents, B. W. and Rachel Melvina Fox; brothers, Leslie and Fred Fox; sister, Anna Ruth Goan; and husband, Henry Earl Penland. Survived by daughter, Patricia Grayson of Lenoir City; grandsons, Mark Grayson of Knoxville, Todd Grayson and wife, Beth of Hendersonville; great grandchildren, Megan Blank, Rachel and Anna Grayson of Hendersonville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17th, at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Mark Gooden officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Oak Ridge, 203 Michigan Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830 or Central United Methodist Church, 201 B Street, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Zora Fox Penland.
Tuck, Henry Harrison, age 71, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2003 at Parkwest Hospital. Henry was born on September 12, 1931, in Lenoir City. He was retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory after 40 years service. He also served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. Preceded in death by his father, Leon Tuck and mother, Gladys Thompson Tuck. Survived by his wife, Sylvia Morgan Tuck of Lenoir City; brothers, Thomas L. Tuck, Jr. of Lenoir City and Jimmy L. Tuck of Ocala, Florida; sisters, Peggy Arthur, Joyce Huskey, Shirley Greer, JoAnn Laughlin, Alyce Ledbetter, and Pat Bowden, all of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. at the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Charles Carpenter officiating. Family and friends will gather at Hawkins Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and proceed to Thompson Cemetery for graveside services at 10 a.m. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers: Henry’s golfing buddies. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Henry Tuck.
Ridge, George Ottis (Odie), age 66, of Loudon, passed away Sunday morning, May 18, 2003 at the Loudon Healthcare Center. Odie was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired construction worker. Preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Amanda Grimes Ridge; brothers, Tommy Ridge, Charlie Ridge, David Ridge and Johnny Ridge; sisters, Gladys Wood, Margaret West; and niece, Judy Gossage. Survivors: brothers, Bill Ridge of Philadelphia, Gene Ridge and wife, Bonnie of Harriman, Joe Ridge and wife, Sue of Kingston, Arthur Ridge and wife, Sharron of Kingston; sisters, Ruth West and Alice Strange both of Lenoir City, Nina Rose of Sweetwater, Elizabeth Crutcher of Stewart, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Ridge and Rev. Rod Miller officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Paint Rock Cemetery for graveside services. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Odie Ridge.
Jordan, Gabriel Taylor, an angel too beautiful for earth, infant son of Mike and Joye Newport Jordan of Knoxville, returned to heaven Monday, May 19, 2003. He is survived by parents; sister, Heather Jordan; grandparents, Lemuel and Velva June Newport of Sunbright, John and Joan Jordan of Decatur, Al.; great grandmother, Etta Jordan Rigsby of McMinnville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private graveside services were held in Virtue Cemetery with Rev. Don Acton officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of baby Gabriel.
Price, Larry E., age 55, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, formerly of Edmond, OK, went to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon May 20, 2003. Larry was born in Allen Park, MI. He was a pilot with the U. S. Air Force retiring with 20 years of service. He was currently a pilot with Northwest Airlines. Larry was a member of First Baptist Church Concord. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha (Bea) Price. Survivors: wife of 33 years, Anita Price; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Debbie Price of Owasso, OK; daughter, Heather Price of Jackson, TN; father, Eddie E. Price of Dearborn, MI; brothers, Barry Price of Lake Angelus, MI and Garry Price of Placentia, CA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of First Baptist Church Concord followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. with Dr. Doug Sager officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the United States Air Force. Interment will be Tuesday in the Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Military Ministries, First Baptist Church Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Price family.
Wade, Wanda, age 67, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 at the Park West Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. She was a charter member of Vaughn Chapel Baptist Church. Wanda was a LPN at Loudon Hospital and later retired from Lenoir City Schools where she was school nurse. Survived by her husband of 49 years, Glyn Wade; sons, Timothy Wade and wife, Brenda, Clark Wade and wife, Rhonda; grandchildren, Kansas, Kacee, Lindsey, Maggie, Aron, Luke and Daniel; great grandchildren, Austin, Julia, Christopher, Lacy and Gracy; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerald Perry and Rev. Rick Harrell officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Serving as pallbearers: Tony Hayes, Ronnie Luttrell, Joey Brown, Tommy Luttrell, Jeff Bivens and Kevin Barton. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Wanda Wade.
McLean, Carol Ann age 40 of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 at the Loudon Hospital. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Preceded in death by mother, Peggy Childs. Survived by daughters, Samantha McLean and Charlene McLean; son, David McLean all of Lenoir City; 4 grandchildren; father, Eddie Childs of Kingston; sisters, Donna Beason and Nancy Franklin both of Crossville; brother, Randy Chambers of Rockwood; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the Hawkins Chapel with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Percy Greene officiating. Family and friends will gather at Hawkins Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Sunday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 2 p.m. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Carol Ann McLean.
Henry, Albert Burl (A. B.), 1931-2003, passed away Thursday evening, May 22, 2003 at his home. He was a veteran serving in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. A. B. retired from BellSouth. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Craig; mother, father, brother and sister. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Helen Heatherly Henry; daughters, Mary Kelley, Helen Tracy, Robin Elizabeth and Jada Renee; son-in-laws, Edwin, Steve, Greg and Jason; grandchildren, Nick and Blaire Shipley, Zachary Sullivan, Ethan Adams, Jason and Bradley Marrow, and Lydia Foster; and several nieces. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Adventa Hospice, Housecall Health Services and special care giver, Ruth Malone. Family and friends will gather at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville for graveside services with Rev. Don McConnell officiating. Military honors will be conferred by the East TN Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of A. B. Henry.
Arwood, Elizabeth Lewallyn, age 79, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003 at the Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of Paw Paw Plains Missionary Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher. She was preceded in death by parents, John and Minnie Tipton Lewellyn; and brother, Elmer Lewellyn. Survived by her husband of 38 years, Clyde L. Arwood; children, Charlotte Abbott and husband, Bob of Jonesborough, Sherra Arwood of Chattanooga, Bob Arwood and wife, Susan, Craig Arwood and wife, Mary, Kim Wiseman and husband, James all of Lenoir City; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Velma Farmer of Huntsville, Al. and Polly Byrd of Knoxville; brother, Wayne Lewellyn of Oak Ridge; and special friend, Medra Scarbrough. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Bailey and Rev. Larry Allison officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, is serving the family of Elizabeth Arwood.
Boyd, Frances Marie, age 82, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003 at the Baptist Health Care Center. Marie was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she had served as secretary for the church. She is survived by sister, Evelyn Bass and husband, Paul of Knoxville; 6 nephews, 4 great nieces; and 1 great nephew. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Crowder officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Marie Boyd.
Brashears, Joseph David, age 48, of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 25, 2003. David attended First Church God on Finley Drive in Lenoir City. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked at the TVA Watts Bar Hydro Plant for over 25 years. He was preceded in death by his father, S.R. Brashears and his brother, Roger Brashears. David is survived by his son, Joseph Sage Brashears and wife, Jennifer of Knoxville; daughters, Chelsea Hope and Rachel Brooke Brashears both of Lenoir City; mother, Ruth Brashears of Lenoir City; sisters, Anna L. Brashears, Belinda Croft and her husband, Jimmy all of Lenoir City; several nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m Wednesday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Morgan Davis and Rev. Kenny Stinnett officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. Thursday and proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service with full military honors. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of David Brashears.
Richard Stephen Tuohy Jr., One of the Lord's youngest angels has left our world. Infant Richard Stephen Tuohy Jr. was born at home on Tuesday, May 27th. He died only minutes later with his parents, Candice Nicole Silvey and Richard Stephen Tuohy Sr. by his side. Both parents reside in Lenoir City. Sisters include Heather Tuohy of Las Vegas, NV. and Judith Tuohy of Crossville, TN Grandparents include Ben and Enzelle Silvey of Lenoir City, TN, Carl and Virginia Young of Kingston, TN and Nita Cook, now deceased. Great-grandparents are R. C. And Pon Walker of Lenoir City and May Walker, now deceased. Aunts and Uncles include; Frank and Donna Cook, Robin (Coulter) McClain, Mike Coulter, Tony and Tracy Bethune, and Shane Silvey. Cousins include Carrie and Jeremy Richard, Onie Moritz, Snoopy, Omega, JR., Jeanie Cook and Randy Stout. Family will receive at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City on Friday, May 30, 2003 from 7 - 9 p.m. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31st in the Lakeview Cemetery.
Brackett, Lamar Edward, age 63, of Harriman, formerly of Lenoir City and Tucson, Arizona passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was a retired health care giver. A veteran of the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. Preceded in death by father, Roy Marcus Brackett; sister, Wanda Brackett McGhee; and brother, Gary Lynn Brackett. Survived by mother, Odell Brackett of Lenoir City; sisters, Willie Duncan, Joy McGinnis and husband, Bill all of Lenoir City, Linda Jenkins and husband, Ray of Chattanooga, Patricia Baker and Gail Silvey both of Lenoir City; brother, Ronnie Brackett of Chattanooga; special friend, Peter Vandyke whom Lamar cared for and shared his home; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Latham officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Lamar Edward Brackett.
Cole, Ruby Rachel, age 91, of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at the home of her daughter. She was of the Nazarene faith. Preceded in death by her husband, R. J. Cole of Oklahoma. Survived by her daughter, Doris Morgan of Lenoir City; son, Jerry Cole of McAlester, Ok.; sisters, Ola Roark of Broken Arrow, Ok., Pauline Fowler and Nola Armitstad of both of Ca.; brothers, Hershel Emerson and Gene Emerson both of Ok.; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Weaver and Rev. Sam Petty officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held in McAlester, Ok. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ruby Cole.
Reynolds, Caroline Ann Payne, age 55, of Sweetwater passed away, Thursday, May 29, 2003 at her home. She was a member of Freedom House of Worship in Lenoir City. Preceded in death by parents, Clersia Mae Woody and Otha Russell; aunts and uncles. Suvived by husband, Gary L. Payne; children, Michelle Nelson of Maryville, Tanya Chasteen of Alcoa and Gary F. (Spanky) Payne of Knoxville; grandchildren, Chrystal Mae Nelson, Joseph James Nelson Jr., Brandon Lee Payne, Elizabeth Ann Nelson and Austin Tyler Payne; brothers, Harold Russell and Tony Russell both of Loudon; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Johnson and Rev. Michael Price officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Dotson Memorial Cemetery in Maryville for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Caroline Payne.
Murwin, Cathy Denise age 35 of Orlando, Fl. formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2003 in Cocoa Beach, Fl. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Iva R. McKenzie, James F. McKenzie, Ruth Carpenter and Coleman Sanes. She is survived by husband, Rob Murwin of Orlando; daughter, Heather Jones of Florida; mother, Sally Carolyn Sanes; father, Johnny Day Sanes both of Lenoir City; sister, Tammy Mullins of Lenoir City; brothers, Johnny Sanes Tillman of Lenoir City and Frankie Sanes and wife, Shana of Georgia; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Bradbury officiating. Private interment services will be held in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Cathy Murwin.
Hendrix, Jay Max, age 64, of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2003. He was of the Baptist Faith. Max retired form ORNL after 32 years of service. He served in the United States Army following the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Merle Hendrix; and brothers, Jerry and Hobert Hendrix. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Hendrix; son, Jay Hendrix, Jr.; daughter, Tracie Melton; granddaughters, Lindsey and Alyssa; grandsons, Alex and Landon; sister, Patsy Babb; brothers, Cleo Hendrix, Jr. and Fred Hendrix. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-7:45 p.m. followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joe Lynn will officiate. Family and friends will meet at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 Tuesday morning and proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service with Mr. Charles Selvidge officiating. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Max Hendrix.
Dishner, John M., age 81, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday morning, May 31, 2003 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from the Dishner Oil Co. and was a Truck Driver. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Martha (Pete) Littleton Dishner and two infant sisters. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Vesta L. Chambers Dishner; sister, Cleo Roberts and Husband Homer of Maryville; brother, Billie Dishner and wife Peggy of Destin, Fla.; nephew, Billie Dean Dishner of Spokane, Washington; niece, Judy Lynn Monroe of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Lakeview Cemetery for Graveside Services with Rev. Bobby Lockwood officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of John Dishner.
Brown, Christine McLain, age 72, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2003 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith and a retired machine operator with Viskase in Loudon. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Minerva Housley McLain and her sister, Betty Jo Bussell. She is survived by her daughter, Anna Suddath and her grandchildren, Jerry Houston Bean and Krystal Marie Bean Johnson all of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Heather and Kevin Johnson, Kayla Ferguson; nephews, Walter and Dennis Bussell. The family will receive friends from 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 7:30 in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Gregory officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Christine McLain Brown.
