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Arnwine, James Michael (Mike), age 50, of Friendsville, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2004. Mike was a beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather and an inspiration to those who knew him. He was God's messenger who touched lives wherever he went with his sweet, kind generous spirit and his great love for the Lord. He served with the United States Air Force and belonged to American Legion Post 70 in Lenoir City. He was a member of Restoration International Outreach Church of Maryville. Mike was a dedicated employee of Pilot Oil Company, who drove for them for 13 years before becoming disabled. He was known by his co-workers and trucker friends as "Blue Tick". He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Floyd and Eva Arnwine; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Frances and Sanders Leeper. Mike is survived by his wife and best friend, Kay Leeper Arnwine; mother, Ruby Arnwine and brother Terry Arnwine both of Maynardville; daughters and son-in-law, Shannon and Andrew Ward of Lenoir City and April Davis of Friendsville; his very special grandchildren whom he lived for: Jacob and Kaylee Davis, Drew and Zane Ward; sister-in-law, Sandra Pace and husband, Donald; brother-in-law, Mike Leeper and wife, Wanda; sister-in-law, Sheila Atchley and husband, Howard; sister-in-law, Janet Sitzler and husband, Bill; many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved; Aunt Betty Arnwine of Maynardville and Polly Karnes of Ruskin, FL; Uncle Charlie Arnwine of Corryton, Aunt Judy and Uncle John Cavanaugh of Long Beach, CA; Aunt Phyllis Bihary of Palm Beach, FL; all of his special cousins in TN, FLA and CA. The Arnwine family would like express enormous special thanks to all of our many faithful friends and and family members who are so many, it would be impossible to name. Dr. Antonucci and his wonderful staff; doctors and nurses at NIH in Bethesda, MD; Park West Hospital 4th floor nurses, staff and chaplains; Ron, Tammy and Sandra at Tilley-Lane ; Howard Patel of Econo Lodge; Mike's special friends: Kenny Hawk, Ruth Moore, Doug and Vanessa Shunate, Jim Wilson, Rufus Bivens, Larry Foshee, Steve and Donna Banton, Raymond and Louise Lumpkin, Pastor Ronnie Hepperly, Rev. and Mrs. Gary Bingham, Lenoir City Police and Fire Departments and so many more. Thank you for your help, love, support and prayers. The family will receive friends from 5-7:15 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 7:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gary Bingham and Rev. Ronnie Hepperly will officiate. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services and interment at 2 p.m.. Full military honors being conferred by VFW Post 5150 and American Legion Posts 120,256 & 70.
Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mike Arnwine.
Wilson, William Jack, age 73, of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2004. He was of the Methodist Faith and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. Family and friends will gather at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville for graveside services and interment with full military honors conferred by East Tennessee Honor Guard. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Milsaps, Larry Kenneth, age 61, of Greenback passed away May 3, 2004 at the Blount Memorial Hospital. Larry was retired from BellSouth after 25 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany during Vietnam. He was a member of the CWA and Telephone Pioneers. He was preceded in death by his father, U.L. Milsaps; sister, Jo Ann Munsey; grandsons, Larry Randall and Randall Lee Milsaps. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Estelle; sons and wives, Chris and Christine Milsaps of Greenback, Andy and Leada Milsaps of Vonore; grandchildren, Ian Rain, Miracle Estelle, Myles Andrew; Mother, Annie Milsaps; sisters, Bette Sue (Clyde) Thomas of Maryville, Deane Bradford of Greenback and Mildred (Geary) Hill of Talbott; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:15 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with Funeral Services to follow at 7:30 with Rev. Charles Carpenter officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Axley's Chapel Cemetery for Graveside services with full military honors conducted by VFW Post 5150 and American Legion Posts 120 & 70 & 256. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of Larry Milsaps.
Itson, Terecer (Mrs. J. D.), of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at the Farragut Health Care Center. She retired from Highland Park School in 1977 where she worked in the cafeteria. Terecer was a member of the Eastern Star in which she was the Worthy Matron in 1969 and served on many committees. She had been a member of Highland Park Baptist Church since 1949. Preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Itson; daughter, Betty Jean (Itson) Henline and son, Herbert Lee Itson. Survived by sons, Morris Itson and wife, Shirley of Ft. Myers, Fl, Donald Itson and wife, Sue of Asheboro, N.C. and Larry Itson of Memphis; son-in-law, Austin Henline of Asheboro, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday followed by funeral services at 2:30 p.m. at Highland Park Baptist Church. Rev. Tony Collins and Rev. Brian Holloway will officiate. Interment will follow in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home In Lenoir City is serving the family of Terecer Itson.
Joyner, Wanda L., of Harriman, went to heaven Thursday evening, May 6, 2004 at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. Wanda was a grandmother. She was very dedicated to the residents that she cared for in the nursing home. Wanda was preceded in death by her sons, Robert Lonnie Newton and Johnny Lee Newton; mother, Penie Warnick. Survivors: husband, Poppy Joyner; daughter, Cherokee; grandchildren, Angel, Johnny, Cherie, Robert, Alyshia and Charity; great grandchildren, Tori, Cheyenne, Alexis, Andalynn, Andrianna, Shane and Cole. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Activities Fund of Farragut Health Care Center. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Joyner family.
DuBois, William J. (Bill) Jr., age 61, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, May 7, 2004. Bill was retired from Ameritech after 34 years service. He was veteran of the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, William J. DuBois Sr. and Virginia DuBois. Survived by his wife of 8 years, Liz Goslee Torres DuBois; son, Jay DuBois of Lakeland, FL; step-daughter, Allie Johnson; step-son, Anthony Torres both of Columbus, OH; sisters, Barbara DuBois, Niota, TN, Sheila Smith and Pamela DuBois both of Holly Hill, FL; nephew, Tony and niece, Bonnie. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004 at the family home, 1709 Harbour View, Lenoir City with Rev. Larry Trotter officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 154, Loudon, TN 37774
Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Bill DuBois.
Chatt, Maida R., age 69, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday May 7, 2004 at the Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was a member of the Sixth Avenue Church of God, a compassionate church member and friend. Devoted to her grandchildren, loved animals and was a avid bowler, winning many awards. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Chatt and parents Ralph and Edna Bean. She is survived by her daughters, Sandy and husband Dr. Joe Simpson of Lenoir City and Angie and husband Britt Manning of Knoxville; 3 grandchildren, J. Andrew and Natalie Simpson of Lenoir City and Brittany Manning of Knoxville. Family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ernie Varner officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and proceed to the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 1 p.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Maida Chatt.
Leonard, Canaan Charles, age 21 months, of Clinton, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 8, 2004 at his home. He is survived by his parents, Adrain Leonard and Kenda Lewis Leonard; brother, Caleb Leonard; grandparents, Floyd and Denise Leonard of Lake City, Kenny and Arlene Lewis of Lenoir City; aunts and uncles, Tasha Leonard of Lake City, Rhonda and David Vandergriff, Joy Lewis, Robert and Sandra Ward, Tony and Angie Ward all of Lenoir City, Timmy and Marty Ward of Seymour; great grandparents, Charles and Geneva Lewis of Corryton, Charles Albertini of Lake City and Minnie Leonard of Lafollette. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Petty officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Canaan C. Leonard.
Wehrman, Mary Elizabeth, age 94, of Kingston, passed away Saturday May 8, 2004 at her home. She was a member of the Bradbury United Methodist Church and a former teacher in the Roane County Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dietrich Willhelm Wehrman. Survived by her daughter, Mary Ruth Wehrman and husband John Robert Finch of Colorado; Nephew, Scott Smith Loudon County. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Bradbury Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Rev. Tom Markwood officiating. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Loudon County. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of Mary Wehrman.
Bayne, William C. (Bill), age 83, of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday Morning May 9, 2004 at the Farragut Health Care Center. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church served in the Army Air Corps in WW II and a long time newspaper worker at the Montgomery Ala. Advertiser, Chattanooga TN Free-Press, Anderson, S.C. Independent, Anderson, S.C. Daily Mail and was the Editor and Publisher of the Lenoir City News from 1950-1961. Bill was a graduate of Lenoir City High School and attended the University of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by wife, Martha McBrayer Bayne; parents, William and Hattie Bayne. He is survived by children, Harry Bayne of Mt. Vernon, Ga., William (Bill) Bayne of Memphis and Mary Lou Rosenberg of Temple, Ga, John Bayne of Los Angeles; 2 grandsons, William Bayne of Austin, Tx. and Robert Bayne of Memphis. The family will receive friends from1:30-2:45 p.m. Tuesday with Funeral Services to follow at 3 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. H. Lee Cheek officiating. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Bill Bayne.
Hall, Lillian Lawhorn, age 84, of Concord, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2004, at Shannondale Nursing Home. She was a member of Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA and a graduate of the University of Tennessee. Lillian was retired as a Computer Analyst for Union Carbide and the Department of Defense. Preceded in death by her husband, George Hall; parents, Oscar and Cora Ann Lawhorn; brother, Samuel Lawhorn; sisters, Jessie Lawhorn and Irene Hatley; step-mother, Dora Prater Lawhorn; step-brother, Joe Prater. Survivors include: brother, Howard Lawhorn and wife, Betty of Knoxville; sisters, Nell McKelvey of Concord, Karen Sisk and husband, Jerry of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Neta Lawhorn of Knoxville; step-brothers: Tom, Gary, Robert and Eugene Prater; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Lee Wallace officiating. Family and friends will gather 11 a.m. Saturday at Concord Masonic Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Lillian Lawhorn Hall.
Taylor, Edna Marie, age 84, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2004 at Baptist Health Care Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Marie retired from Yale and Town after 29 years service. Preceded in death by husband, Fred A. Taylor; brothers, Curtis, Parker and Luke Beeler. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Sara Taylor of Philadelphia; sister, Agnes and special niece, Marie. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in Grainger County for graveside services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, P. O. Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939-9910
Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Edna Marie Taylor.
Phillips, Dorothy L. (Dottie), age 71, of Tellico Village Community, Loudon, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 13, 2004. She was a member of Tellico Village Community Church where she was active in the choir and bell choir. Dottie was an active volunteer for local schools. She was an avid golfer and past president of the Tellico Village Ladies 9 Hole Golf League. Preceded in death by parents, Ferdinand and Helen Krichbaum. Survived by husband of 51 years, Herbert Phillips; children, Kenneth Phillips of Cleveland, OH, Matthew Phillips and wife, Mary of Louisville, KY, Michael Phillips and wife, Mary Alice of Londonderry, NH; grandson, Connor. A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004, at Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Martin Singley officiating. A reception will follow in the Christian Life Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Child Advocacy Center, 1300 Simpson Road E., Lenoir City, TN 37772. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Dottie Phillips.
Pearson, Elmer L., age 74, of West Knoxville, passed away suddenly May 14, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ruth Pearson. Survived by children: Lewis Pearson and wife, Sue of Kodak, David Pearson of Knoxville, Lynn Bright and husband, Chris of Maryville, Jessica Stubbs and husband, Jeff of Tampa and Jennifer Pearson of Knoxville; 5 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday with Funeral Services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Fritts officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Shady Grove Cemetery for Graveside services and Interment. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Elmer Pearson.
Starrett, David E., age 79, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, formerly of Northbrook and Chicago IL, passed away suddenly May 15,2004. David graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University and received his MBA from the University of Chicago. He served as a B-17 Pilot during World War II with the 8th Air Force. David retired from R.R. Donelley and Sons after 40 years of service. After his retirement, he worked with the United Way. David and his wife, Alice moved to the Tellico Village Community where he became a member of Tellico Village Community Church and an avid golfer. He traveled extensively and loved to spend time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Alice Moe Starrett; daughters, Christine Seno (Louis) of Rochester Hills, MI and Carol Pelino (Dan) of Hinsdale, IL; granddaughters: Stephanie, Katheryn and Megan. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Martin Singley officiating. The will family will greet friends following the service in the church vestibule. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, TN is serving the family of David E. Starrett.
McMerree, Laura Belle, age 86, of Madisonville passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at Hillcrest Nursing Home North. She was a member of Madisonville Church of God. Former head chef at Holiday Inn in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, William Dooley and Texie Clark Wallace; husbands, Julian Settles and Rev. Alex McMerree; son, Julian Thomas Settles; sisters, Edith, Mollie, Thelma and Vaudey; brothers, Pat and Bill Wallace. Survived by daughters, Wanda Lynn and husband, Elmer of Tellico, Linda Swatzell and husband, Thomas of Knoxville; sons, Kenny Settles of Florida, Paul Settles of Sonoma, CA and David Settles of Lodi, CA; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; special grand daugher, Erika Turpin and adopted grandson, Andrew Lynn; sisters, Juanita Shaw of Loudon, Edna Cheatham and Josephine Brown both of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Feathers officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 2:30 p.m. Monday and proceed to Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services at 3 p.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Laura Belle McMerree.
Nash, William C. (Bill), age 75, of Tellico Village Community, Loudon, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at Park West Medical Center. He was a member of Tellico Village Community Church. Founder and former owner of Contractors Machinery Inc. of Maryville. Bill was a member of Duck's Unlimited. A member of Loudon Masonic Lodge #204. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia (Ginny) Nash; children, Suzette Nash and husband, David Quimby of Fort Pierce, FL, Debra Cahill and husband, James of Pasadena, CA, Lori Gower and husband, Jeffrey of Littleton, CO and William (Billy) Nash and wife, Bonna of Knoxville; grandchildren, Christopher Gower, Alexander Cahill, Carly Nash, Marissa Gower, Nicholas Cahill, and Hunter Nash; brother, Robert C. Nash of Traverse City, MI; sister, Doris Caddell of Ann Arbor, MI; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Martin Singley officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Christian Life Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Mary Ann Sprinkle Director of Development, 1501 N. W. 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of William Clyde Nash.
Standifer, Gary Eugene, age 47, of West Knoxville went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning May 18, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lavica Standifer; brother, Bud Standifer; sister, Joyce Dailey. Survivors: children, Bradley Standifer and wife Carrie, Amanda Chrisman and husband James, Andrew Standifer; brother, Ronnie Standifer all of Knoxville. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Friends of the Smokey Mtns, P O Box 5650, Sevierville, TN 37864. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Standifer family.
Jones, Ruby Quillen, age 95, of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at her home. She was a member of Nelson Street Baptist Church. Ruby was an employee of Charles H. Bacon and Holston Knitting Mill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl (Sam) Jones; son, James Earl Jones; daughter, Delcie Keating; sisters, Lillie Evans and Vola Clemmer; brothers, Maynard and Claude Quillen. Survived by grandsons, Mitchell Jones and wife, Tammi of Oak Ridge, Mike Keating of Georgia; granddaughter, Cammie Jones; great granddaughters, Megan Jones and Rebecca Ann Keating; sister, Edith Taylor of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews; son-in-law, Hobert Keating of Oak Ridge. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Tony Brock officiating. Family and friends will meet 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 Ruby Quillen Jones.
Monroe, Buddy Paul, age 74, of Knoxville, formerly of Oklahoma and California, passed away Wednesday evening, May 19, 2004 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Paul was a graduate of Oklahoma City University. He was an avid musician. Paul was a veteran of the U S Army serving with the military police. Survivors: daughters, Debbie Monroe and Mary Monroe both of Knoxville; grandchildren, Westley, Zachary and Logan; beloved sister, Thelma Chattin; nephew, Donald Rogers; former wife and mother of his children, Margaret Monroe. Graveside services 1: 30 p.m. Friday May 28, 2004 at the Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery with full military honors. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Monroe family.
