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Kathleen Kerley, age 96, of Mooresville, NC passed away Wednesday morning, September 12, 2007 in Knoxville, TN. Kathleen was a member of Southside Baptist Church since 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kerley, who died in service of his country in 1944, and parents, Noel and Addie Torrence and half-brother, Thomas Proctor. Kathleen served her church faithfully as a Sunday School department leader for more than 40 years. Survivors include daughter, Janet Kerley Gabriel and husband Tony Gabriel of Knoxville; grandchildren, Alicia Gabriel of Mooresville and Mark Gabriel of Knoxville; half-sister Georgia Sharpe Ward of Jacksonville, FL; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Southside Baptist Church on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. with Rev. Steve Gouge and Rev. Hal Greene officiating. Interment will follow in the Willow Valley Cemetery in Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 525 South Broad Street, Mooresville, NC 28115. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Kerley family.
Ernest Rudolph "Rudy" McConnell, age 85, passed away, Tuesday, September 11, 2007 on his 59th wedding anniversary. He resided at Loudon Healthcare Center and formerly lived in Rossville, Georgia. Rudy served with U.S. Coast Guard during WWII and was retired from DuPont. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Walter Ernest and Laura Emma Creech McConnell; his brother, Robert Ralph ''Bobby'' McConnell, Sr.; his sister, Wanda Riddle; and brother-in-law, Turner Riddle. Rudy is survived by his wife of 59 years, Christine ''Pat'' Neeley McConnell; sister-in-law, Frankie S. McConnell, Titusville, Florida; sister-in-law, Ella Ruth Ryan, Lenoir City; nieces & nephews: Robert R. McConnell, Jr. and wife Kathleen, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Jennifer L. McConnell Henry and husband William, Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Patrick Scott McConnell and wife Gina, Apex, North Carolina; Steven Riddle and wife Kathleen, North Carolina; Mary Laura Riddle Rambo and husband Hugh, Atlanta, Georgia; and Janet Ann Riddle Cooper and husband George, Wyoming; many great-nieces and great-nephew and friends. Special thanks to caregivers, Faye and Bill Packett, Antioch, Tennessee and Ken and Mary Dutton, Lenoir City. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. in Lakeview Cemetery with the Rev. George Seay officiating. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is serving the McConnell family.
Pauline E. Morgan, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday morning, September 11, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital. Polly was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by husband, Vaughn Morgan Sr; parents, Paul and Velma Maples and sister, Edith White. Polly is survived by her son, Vaughn Morgan Jr. and wife, Janet; daughter, Polly Derrick and husband, Mike all of Knoxville; sister, Virginia Kilminster of Portland, Oregon; brother, Clifford White and wife, June of Knoxville; special friend, Johnny Dockery; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hawkins Chapel. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the Morgan family.
Frances Hitch Moore, age 84, of Concord, Tennessee passed away on September 12th, 2007. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, J. C. Moore and parents Raymond and Laura James Hitch of Blount county. She is survived by sister Erma Hitch, brother Bud Hitch and sister Wilma Haun, son and daughter in-law Tony and Karen Moore of Powell, Tennessee, daughter and son in-law Lisa and Joe Ellsworth of Port St. John, Florida and son and daughter in-law Brad and Cathy Moore of Concord, Tennessee, grandchildren Rusty Shinpaugh, Joshua Ellsworth, Laura Ellsworth, Joseph Ellsworth, Rachel Moore, and Rebecca Moore. Frances was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Concord for 52 years. She was a member of WMU and the Farragut garden club for many years. She was a giving and caring lady, always thinking of others needs before her own. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church, Concord from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday September 14th, with funeral services immediately following. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 15th at Middle Settlements Cemetery in Louisville, Tennessee. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Moore family.
Patsy R. Cunningham, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, September 12, 2007 at her home. Patsy was a member of Holston Hills Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus R. Cunningham and Susie A. Cunningham; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her sisters, Lorraine Disney of Kodak and Betty Lawson with whom she made her home; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Michael Wright officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at Asbury Cemetery for graveside services. Nephews will serve as pall bearers. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Patsy Cunningham.
Robinson, William Glenn "Burhead", Sr., age 82, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday September 14, 2007 at his home. He was a retired electrician for TVA and later J. W. Wilburn Hardware. Glenn was a faithful member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Lenoir City, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Board Member and Steward/Trustee. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the US Army and later the TN National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Nelle Robinson; a son, William "Bill" Glenn Robinson, Jr.; and four brothers, Elwood, Jim, Joe and Jack. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth Nichols Robinson; son, Vic Robinson and wife, Teri of Roanoke, VA; daughter-in-law, Sandra Robinson Tilley and husband, Ron of Lenoir City; granddaughters, Holly Robinson of Herscher, IL, Andrea Housley and husband, Larry of Lenoir City, and Season Robinson of Roanoke, VA; great-grandson, Landon Housley; sisters, Mary Ruth Nick ell and husband, Joe of Maryville, Agness Richardson of North Port, AL; brother, Carl Robinson and wife, Vivol of Lenoir City; and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral will be held Monday at 6 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. David Smith and Rev. Greg Harper officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the First Church of the Nazarene in Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. Grave side service with full military honors by the Loudon County Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.
Walter (Dude) Voiles, age 79, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital. Dude was of the Baptist faith. He was retired from Scovill in Lenoir City. Dude was preceded in death by parents, E. S. and Sadie Voiles; brothers, Buddy, Johnny, Earl and James Voiles; sister, Mary Voiles. He is survived by his children, Vickie Lee and husband, James, Gail Nix and Steve Voiles all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Jason Voiles, Jeremy Voiles, Shannon Frase, April Hart and Dustin Nix; great grandchildren, Hayden and Chesney; sister-in-law, Alveriene Voiles of Lenoir City; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday with funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Bobby Lawson officiating. Family and friends will gather at the Hawkins Chapel by 1:30 p.m. Monday and proceed to the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services at 2 p.m. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the Voiles family.
Thomas McLean Inman, age 69, of Farragut went to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon, September 16, 2007. Tom was a charter member and Elder of Faith Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway claims department with 27 years of service. Tom was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Ethel McLean Inman; sister, Patsy Gardner who were all from Laurinburg, NC. Tom is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cindy Inman; children and spouses, Ken and Dee Inman of Maryville, Anne Yarbrough of Charlotte, NC, Scott and Glenda Inman of Knoxville; grandchildren, Christy Yarbrough, Shane Strunk, Jessica Strunk, Tyler Strunk, Katie Starnes, Tori Inman and Carrie Inman; brother and sister-in-law, Robert (Bobby) and Hope Inman of Montgomery, AL; brother-in-law, Grady Gardner of Laurinburg, NC; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. with Rev. Mark Hester and Rev. Don McConnell officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Forest cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bldg. Fund, P O Box 24162, Knoxville, TN 37933-2162. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Inman family.
Jean McElroy Miller, age 61, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Needham, MA and Shrewsbury, MA died of complications from breast cancer on Sunday, September 16, 2007 in Knoxville, TN. Jean was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She attended Boston University. Jean enjoyed writing and had written articles and short stories for several magazines. She published non-fiction in Home and Portfolio magazines, mainstream fiction in Chips Off The Writer's Block and Agapae, plus two horror stories in After Hours. She received an Honorable Mention in 1987 Writer's Digest writing competition, article category. Presently, she was working on a horror novel. She also enjoyed cross stitching and painting. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Rosalie McElroy; brother-in-law, Karl Seger. She is survived by her sisters, Suzanne Seger of Lenoir City and Lynn Tanner of Hopkinton, MA; nephews, David Seger and Steven Seger; nieces, Kelly Tanner and Jennifer Tanner. A Mass will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 28 at St. Thomas Catholic Church with Deacon Jose Rivera celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grreat Dog Rescue, 875 Hwy 321 North, Suite 600, #51, Lenoir City, TN 37771, www.grreatdogrescue.com. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Jean McElroy Miller.
Cody Yvonne Plummer, age 68, of Knoxville, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 18, 2007. Cody was an educator who taught high school English in Bowie, MD and Court Reporting at Cypress College in Cypress, CA. She was a member of the California Bar Association. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Suzanne Plummer; parents, Harold Nogle and Pauline Campbell; brother, Kia Nogle; step-mother and step-father, Beulah Nogle; step-sister, Nancy Brennan. Survivors: husband of 48 years, Michael Plummer; son, John Plummer; sister, Mitzi Fix all of Knoxville; step father, James Campbell of Saulsbury, TN; step-granddaughter Ashley Robeson of Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Keystone Adult Day Program, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934 is serving the Plummer family.
Donald Ray Stryker, age 82, of Farragut, TN, formerly of Deerfield, IL, passed away Sunday Morning, September 16, 2007 at his home. Don was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Farragut and a former member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Deerfield. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U S Navy. He was retired from ARA Services in Libertyville, IL with over 30 years of service. Don's grandfather was one of the first doctors in Deerfield and started Knaak Pharmacy in 1884. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amanda Knaak Stryker and Romayne Stryker; brother, Alvin Stryker; sister, Romain Stryker. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Jeanette Lorenz Stryker; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Kevin Connors of Knoxville; grandchildren, Kimberly Connors and Ryan Connors. The family will receive friends from 11 to 12 Noon Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church with a Memorial service to follow. Graveside services and interment will follow at the East Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery with military honors conferred by the U S Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 239 Jamestowne Blvd., Farragut, TN 37934. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Stryker family.
Ella Jane Berven, age 57, died peacefully at home in Knoxville on September 17, 2007, after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Ella is survived by her life companion Gayle Hansen Browne, children, and grandchildren-Katie Berven of Knoxville, Matthew and Tonya Berven (and their children, Andrew and Jacob) of Oak Ridge, Rita Gayle Browne of Knoxville, Jennifer and Jason MacIsaac (and their daughter Fiona) of Knoxville, and Paul and Yelim Browne of Meriden, CT. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Cindy and Frank Crocetti of Chestnut Hill, MA; her nephew Paul Crocetti of Chestnut Hill; and her niece Mary Crocetti, also of Chestnut Hill. Ella was predeceased by her mother Mary Jane Shea and her father Delmas Clay Stutler. born on March 27, 1950, in Washington, DC, she moved to Oak Ridge in 1979 and to Knoxville in 2000. Ella raised her two children, and then went back to school, graduating summa cum laude from Roane State Community College and earning the President’s Award. She then went on to Maryville College, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She then finished her education at the University of Tennessee, graduating again summa cum laude with a Master’s degree in Special Education. A gifted student, Ella’s essay “Cry, Wolf,” which described the reintroduction of gray wolves into Yellowstone National Park, won the December 1995 Beulah Davis Outstanding Freshman Writer Award and is published on the Web. For the past 4 years, Ella taught the Special Education Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) class at Eagleton Elementary School in Blount County. Combining her immense creative skills with her deep love for children, Ella taught functional living skills to kindergarten through fifth grade special education students. Ella loved her job and even after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, continued to teach until the last weeks of her life. The children she taught gave color, meaning, and depth to her life. A life-long Episcopalian, Ella served in many roles at churches around East Tennessee, including St. Luke’s in Knoxville, Church of the Resurrection in Loudon, and St. Stephen’s in Oak Ridge. She served in multiple capacities, including Acolyte Master, Youth Group Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Vestry Member, and delegate to Diocesan conventions. She led wherever she served and will be deeply missed by those in the parishes whose lives she touched. Ella was passionate about animals. She adopted countless numbers of stray dogs, including her special favorites Ganch and Beau. She was also an equestrian and had horses for a time at the East Tennessee Riding Club in Oak Ridge. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at 2:00 pm at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 600 South Chestnut Street, Knoxville, TN. Phone: 522-4244. Driving directions are available at www.stlukesknoxville.com. The service will be presided over by the Rev. Claire Keene and the Rev. Canon Stephen Askew. The family will receive friends from approximately 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. (also on Saturday) at St. Luke’s immediately following the service. The committal of ashes will be a private ceremony held by the family at a later date. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in the form of contributions to the “Chaplain’s Fund in Memory of Ella Berven,” Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Attention: Chaplain Cook, 1901 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Ella Jane Berven.
James R. (Buddy) White, age 65, of West Knoxville, passed away Tuesday evening, September 18, 2007. Buddy was the founder and owner of Farragut Ditching Company. He was a developer and builder for many years. Buddy was a member of Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his son, James Kevin White; father, James Franklin White. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Loretta Gladson White; daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Rob Boles of West Knoxville; granddaughter, Blakely Boles; mother, Edith Marie White of West Knoxville; sisters, Ruth Hellard, Agnes Mincey, Gail Farris and Laverne Henry; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2007, in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. with Rev. Steve Diamond and Rev. Cardelia Howell-Diamond officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at Virtue Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Virtue Cumberland Church, 725 Virtue Road, Knoxville, TN 37934 or to the Pastoral Crisis Fund, c/o University of Tennessee Hospital, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the White family.
Dorothy Emma Kiggans, age 84, of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a 32 year member of First Baptist Church Lenoir City where she was a member of the Virginia Breazeale Sunday School Class. Dorothy retired from the Lenoir City Schools after 22 years service where she was the manager of the cafeteria. She was a volunteer at the Good Samaritan Center. Preceded in death by her husband, Jim Kiggans. Survived by her children: Linda Selvidge and husband, Ronnie, Judy Nelson and husband, Freddy, Patty Cole and husband, David, Diane Huffstetler and husband, Ronnie all of Lenoir City, Jim Kiggans and wife, Tommie Sue of Oak Ridge, Susan Goodwin and husband, Terry, Tami Fedor all of Lenoir City; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Margaret Malone; step mother, Jean Williams; half brother, David Williams all of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Barbara Williams Parks; brothers-in-law, Clarence Hedrick, Ted Ellison and Grady Malone. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dick DeMerchant and Rev. Ron Fisher officiating. The family will receive friends following the funeral service in the Fellowship Hall. Family and friends will gather by 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 2085 Simpson Road E., Lenoir City, TN 37772 or the Central United Methodist Church, 301 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is serving the Kiggans family.
Dan E. Nowlin, age 77, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN formerly of Valparaiso, IN passed away Thursday, September 20, 2007. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Dan was a member of Tellico Village Community Church. He retired from IBEW Local 531 in La Porte, IN. Dan was a former member of First Presbyterian Church in Valparaiso and the Elks Club. He was active with the Loudon County Habitat for Humanity. Dan was an avid golfer, gardener and a dedicated Lady Vols Fan. Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Dorcas Nowlin; brother, Don Nowlin. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Sarabel Graham Nowlin; sons: Carl Nowlin and wife, Victoria of Valparaiso, IN, Dale Nowlin and wife, Isabel of Columbus, IN, Larry Nowlin and wife, Sharon, Terry Nowlin and wife, Barbara all of Valparaiso, IN; grandchildren, Brenda, Becky and Beth Nowlin, Elisabeth McNinch and husband, Tim, Joel and Matthew Nowlin, Amy Nowlin, Benjamin and Shelby Nowlin; great grandchildren, Genevieve Nowlin and Ian McNinch; sister, JoAnn Cochran of OK; sister-in-law, Charlotte Nowlin; several nieces and nephews. Dan was blessed with many dear friends. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Tellico Village Community Church with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. Rev. Martin Singley will officiate. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on October 7th at the First Presbyterian Church in Valparaiso, IN with a reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Tellico Village Community Church, 130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN 37774. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is serving the Nowlin family.
Mary Katherine Scarbrough, age 92, of Asheville, NC formerly of Lenoir City, TN passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2007 in Asheville, NC. She was the daughter of William R. and Jodie Mae Scarbrough. Preceded in death by parents, brothers, Robert, Gilbert and Melford Scarbrough; sister, Betty Shore . She was a graduate of Lenoir City High School, Carson-Newman College (S.C.L.), Master of Arts degree in History and honorary membership in Phi Kappa Phi. A teacher and counselor in Tennessee public schools for 32 years, including two years on leave from Knoxville City schools, teaching in the History Department of the University of Tennessee at the time of the influx of W. W. II veterans, returning from active service. Mary Katherine retired from public schools in 1969 and spent the next 16 years working in the administrative office of Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22nd Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church in Swannanoa, NC. Graveside services and interment will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, September 22nd in Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is serving the Scarbrough.
Mary Frances Harper Kincaid, age 89, of Loudon, passed away Monday, September 24, 2007. Frances was a member of First Baptist Church Loudon. Frances was a former Avon Representative and operated a booth at Sweetwater Flea Market. She was an avid bowler. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Gorman Taylor Kincaid; son, Teddy Kincaid; parents, Clyde Harper and Anna Shamblin Harper; sisters, Ruth Stillwell, Dorothy Mosely, Stella Conner, Betty Purdy and Blanche Bates; brothers, Russell, Max, Charles and G. C. Harper. Frances is survived by her son, Steven Kincaid of Loudon; brothers, Eugene and Herbert Harper of Cleveland, Boyd and Tim Harper of Loudon, Dan Harper of Harriman and G. Patton Harper of Lenoir City; sisters, Evelyn Sample of Cleveland, Shirley Letsinger of Knoxville, Helen Cole, Bonnie Wear and Nell Buchanan of Loudon and Katherine Miller of Lenoir City; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at their convenience all day Tuesday at Click Funeral Home. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Steekee Cemetery, Loudon, TN for graveside services with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is serving the Kincaid family.
Ephraim C. (Efe) Luttrell, age 34, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Monday September 24, 2007 at his home. Efe was a graduate of Farragut High School Class of 1992. He was an avid deer hunter and boater. Efe was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Paul LaRue; grandmother, Mildred Luttrell. He is survived by his beloved two year old son, Kaiden Luttrell; mother of his son, Heather Luttrell; parents, Eddie and Donna Luttrell; brother, Lynn Luttrell; grandmother, Marjorie LaRue all of Knoxville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2007 followed by a Celebration of Life in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund is being established for his son's education. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Luttrell family.
Mark Allen Wyrick, age 44, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly at 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 21 into the arms of his Lord and Savior. Mark was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Farragut High School and attended the University of Tennessee. Mark was the beloved son of the late Robert Wyrick. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Ruth Wyrick, Robert and Deborah Ailor. Mark is survived by his mother, Wanda Ailor Wyrick; brothers, Joseph Wyrick, James Wyrick and wife Vicki; seven nieces and nephews; best friend Celine Ferrah; Godparents, Harvey and Helen Parrish; many friends and relatives. Mark was a very loving and caring person, always helping others in need. True to his spirit, all of his body was donated for transplant and research. It has been confirmed that most has been matched to recipients. This will bring great comfort to Mark as well as his family. The family request your love and prayers that God will sustain us during the trying period. Mark will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday with a memorial service to follow at 5 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Chaplain Michael Sawyer officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Wyrick family.
Jean (O'Brion) Gibbs, 83, of Lenoir City TN, died Monday, September 17, at Park West Hospital, Knoxville, TN. She was born January 21, 1924, in Missouri, and was preceded in death by her husband, Philip H Gibbs of Carver and her parents, Carlton E. and Myrtle Della George OBrion of Portland, ME. She graduated from Deering HS, Portland ME in 1942, Westbrook Jr. College, and Portland, ME in 1944 and attended University of Texas, Austin, TX for two years. Jean was active for many years in 4-H and Farm Bureau at the local and state levels as well as the S. E. Mass Sheep Breeders Assoc., the AFS Student Exchange Program and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association. Mrs Gibbs worked tirelessly for many years to promote the cranberry industry & products to the general public, creating and managing the Massachusetts Cranberry Festival and the Cranberry Connection. She was honored for her many contributions to the cranberry industry by the CCCGA upon her retirement in the late 1980’s. Additionally, she worked many years as a field supervisor for the USDA. A former resident of Siesta Key, FL for 12 years, she was active in local arts programs and a supporter of the Sarasota Arts Center. In 2004, she relocated to Lenoir City, TN where she lived with her daughter, Hilarie, and was an active member of the Tellico Art Guild. An accomplished artist, she worked from her home studio for the last 17 years of her life. She is survived by her daughters: Deborah G. Sellon and husband Loring (Skip) of W. Wareham, MA; Hilarie H Gibbs-Sykes and husband Mel of Lenoir City, TN; Christy G. Kendrick and husband Scott of Carver, MA; Victoria G. Folsom and husband Frederic of Sarasota, FL; three granddaughters: Kimberly-Anne Sellon and husband Joe Victor of Mimbres, NM; Elizabeth L. Sellon of W. Wareham, MA; Andrea B Pontz of Norfolk, VA, and brother-in-law Homer L Gibbs, Jr. of Southport, ME. A Memorial Service will be planned for spring 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's name, to either the CCCGA (attn. J. LeFleur, Exec. Dir., CCCGA, 3203-B Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538) to fund new Merit Awards to be created in her name for children of cranberry growers & their employees in 2008, or to the Duxbury Art Association (attn. Marybeth Brown, Exec. Dir. PO Box 204A, Duxbury, MA 02331) to support scholarships & programs at the Ellison Center for the Arts. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Jean at http://www.legacy.com/.
Joseph Henry Obie Price, age 78, of Farragut passed away Thursday, September 27, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Obie was a member of the Church of Christ. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Obie was owner of Armstrong Co. Automotive Paint. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Elma Price of Temple, GA; sister, Delores Lindsey of Atlanta, GA. Survivors: Marjorie, wife of 54 years; children, Vicki and Ed Copeland of Cookeville, Joe Price, Allan and Karen Price, Brian and Lisa Price all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Ethan and Braden Copeland, Landon, Madison and Grayson Price and Jared, Jordan and Jacob Price. The family will receive friends at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel from 6 to 8 pm Saturday. Family and friends will meet Sunday at 2 pm at Lynnhurst Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Larry Boyles officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 or Gideons International, 4048 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Price family.
Booth, Stephen (Steve) Michael, age 18, of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 26, 2007. Steve attended Greenback School. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Booth and grandmother, Sherry Law. Survived by his mother, Tresa (Terry) Hyett and husband Bobby of Lenoir City; sister, Samantha Peters and husband James; brother Matthew Booth and sister Jacquelyn (Jackie) Booth all of Lenoir City; nephews, J.T. and Skyler and niece, Summer Peters; grand parents, Kenneth and Cheryl Sterling and James and Liz Booth; several aunts and uncles and many friends. He was loved very much by many. The family will receive friends from 5- 7 p.m. Monday with Funeral Services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Palmer officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
William David Johnson, age 58, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. David was of the Baptist faith. He was a devoted husband and father. David was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Survivors: wife of 36 years, Patricia; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Stephanie Johnson, David and Misti Johnson; grandchildren, Tiffany, Jacob and Caleb Johnson. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Family and friends will gather at 11 am Monday at Brookwalter Cemetery for Graveside services. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Johnson family.
Ricky Lynn Range, age 40, of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, September 27, 2007. He was a 1985 graduate of Lenoir City High School. Ricky was a former employee of Maremont Corp. for 17 years and was presently employed at TLC of Vonore. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Colleen Range; grandparents, Dewey and Josie Range and Ella (Granny) Carmack. Survived by his father, George (Babe) Range of Lenoir City; sister, Brenda Green Glandon and Ronnie Peters of Columbia, S.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Nancy Wayne Range of Lenoir City; niece, Amanda Smallen Busbee and husband, Jason of Columbia, S.C.; nephews, Tyler and Blake Range of Lenoir City; great niece and nephew, Haley and Logan Busbee of Columbia, S.C.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Chasteen officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is serving the Range family.
