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Cruze, Geneva Lee Vaughn, age 84 of the Glendale Community, Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord Saturday morning July 28, 2001 at the Blount Memorial Hospital. Geneva was a member of the Unitia Free Holiness Church. She was a retired from Eastern State Hospital as a LPN. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, James B. Vaughn, Sr. and Linnie Dovie Crisp Vaughn; son, Glenn Douglas Cruze; brother Fred Allen Vaughn. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Mary Cruze of Seymour; daughters and son-in-laws, Vivian and William Hiltz of Kensington, CT; Linda and Bill Spires of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Starla Spires Gill and husband Kevin of Atlanta, GA ; Brian Allen Cruze of Fairfax, VA; brother James Vaughn, Jr. And wife Marilyn Maxwell Vaughn, of Lenoir City; sister, Dorothy Mae Vaughn of the Glendale Community; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. Rev. Dewey Morton officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Unitia Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the family of Geneva Cruze.
Silvey, Linda Kay, age 42 of Sevierville, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Friday evening July 27, 2001 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Likes and Dorothy Kilby. She is survived by her husband, Mike Silvey of Sevierville; children, Daniel Delaney of Loudon and Maegan Delaney of Lenoir City; sister, Brenda Caraco of Columbus, OH.; brothers and sister-in-laws, Howard and Carlene Likes of Loudon; Tim and Susan Likes of Columbus, OH.; several nieces and nephews and many devoted friends. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Fritts officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the family of Linda Silvey.
Shea, Jewell R., age 88, of Knoxville passed away early Monday morning July 30, 2001 at Park West Hospital. Jewell was retired from Chrysler Corporation in Ann Arbor Michigan. She was preceded in death by husband, Edgar Smith; son, Robert Joseph Smith. Survivors: son, Richard J. Smith with whom she made her home. 8 grandchildren; half brother, Logan Bennet Jr. of Russell Springs KY. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be in Brighton Michigan. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Shea family.
Cruey, Earl Andrew, age 72, of Crossville, went on to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, July 30, 2001, at Cumberland Medical Center. Earl was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Bledsoe County. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Earl was retired from Union Carbide Y-12 plant. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Dorothy Jones Cruey. Survivors: wife of 50 years, Anna Hu Hickey Cruey; daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Carl May of Kingston, Luanna and Fred Dycus of Farragut; son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Susanne Cruey of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Della Lyles and husband Donald, Matthew May and Sarah May, Houston Dycus and Jessica Dycus; brother and sister-in-law, Dewey E. and Delores Cruey of Lenoir City; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley Moore of Crossville, Joyce and Grady Nelson of Newport; aunts, Mae Wilson and Virgie Belcher both of Knoxville, Anna Mae Baker of Luttrell; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Delbert Raines officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 240, Knoxville, TN 37915. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Cruey family.
Hughes, Robert E., age 76, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Longwood, FL, where he was a member and past president of Rolling Hills Golf Club. died Tuesday morning, July 31, 2001, at U.T. Medical Center after a brief battle with lung cancer. Survivors: wife of 48 years, Chris Hughes; daughters, Chris Smoot and Marsha Sexton; grandchildren, Stacey, Heather and Kyle Smoot, Rachel Wright, Charlie and Sean Sexton. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Monday, August 6, at the Beaver Brook Country Club in Halls for a memorial service (casual attire is appropriate). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, Tn 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Hughes family.
Davis, E. R. (Red), age 85, of Farragut, passed away early Sunday morning, July 2, 2000, at the Parkwest Hospital. Red formerly owned and operated Farragut Cleaners. He was a member of Chota Masonic Lodge #253 F&AM. Red is survived by his son, C. Reed Davis and wife Karen of Farragut; daughter, LynnDell Kimbrough and husband Mike of Knoxville; grandchildren, Keli Duisen and husband Richard of Louisville, Randy and Mark McKinney of Knoxville, Whitney and Brandon Davis of Farragut; great grandchildren, Drew Duisen, Jordan and Alex McKinney, Leah and Jessica Jones; sisters, Rozzie Maddox and Ruth Matthews both of Georgia; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 10 A.M. Monday at Concord Masonic Cemetery for graveside services, Rev. Don Acton and Rev. Steve Peek officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a church or charity of your choice. Click Funeral Home is serving the Davis family.
Bogus, Adele G., age 68, of Lenoir City, passed away early Sunday morning July 2, 2000 at her home. Adele was of the Lutheran Faith. She owned and operated Bogus Auto Parts for many years. Adele was preceded in death by her son, Gary Bogus; son-in-law, Dickie Saylor; sister, Marian Allen; brother, Fred Bosesiger; Survivors: daughter, Jane Bogus Saylor with whom she made her home; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Jenny Bogus of Knoxville, Gavin and DeAnn Bogus of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Dalton, Gary, Whitney and Justin Bogus, Trey Saylor ; special adopted daughters, Denise Overstreet and Tammy Bright; adopted granddaughters, Amanda and Angela Bright; special friend, Helen Henry of Lenoir City; sisters, Jane Brown of Rochelle Park New Jersey, Fran Borkhuis of Duluth Minnesota; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. C. Mark Gooden officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jim Bright, Donnie Lane, Mark Rogers, Jimmy Shubert, Phil Overstreet, A. B. Henry, and Jackie Lee. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Thursday at Lake View Mausoleum for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, Join The Journey, 201 B Street, Lenoir City, TN. 37771. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Bogus family.
Myers, Roy Allen -, age 53, of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday July 2, 2000 at home with his family. A member of Kingston Pike Baptist Church. Roy was a longtime plumber in Loudon County. A veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, H.F. (Casey) Myers and Margaret Hall Myers. He is survived by his devoted companion, Karen Tatham; sons, Mark Allen Myers of Honolulu, Hi., Marty Wayne Myers and wife Jennifer of Lenoir City; granddaughter, Krystal Elizabeth Myers; sister, Mary Katherine Sims and husband Bill of Hamilton, Oh.; brother, H.F.(Bud) Myers and wife Mary of Philadelphia; nieces and nephews: Richard & Donna Myers, Tracy & Tim MacDonald, David & Jill Myers. The family will receive friends from 12-2 P.M. Monday followed by funeral services at 2 pm in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev Jon Henson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Tim Bunch, Roger Grimes, Kevin Burns, Jeff Moore, Steve Lewis and Chuck Selvidge. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Myers family.
Jones, Olen Marion, age 85, of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 2, 2000, at the Baptist Health Care Center. Olen was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church, where he was an ordained deacon. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #102. Olen was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Graham Jones; brother, Cecil Jones; sisters, Ada Belle Graham and Myrtle Graham Cantrell. Survivors: sons, Harvey Jones of Lenoir City, Donald Jones of Oak Ridge; daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Gilbert Geoffrion of Farragut, Ruby and Ronald Coffman of Knoxville; grandchildren, Cindra Kay Jones and David Jones; brother, Herman Jones; several nieces and nephews; Funeral services 11 A.M. Wednesday Highland Park Baptist Church, Rev. Tony Collins and Rev. Chester Jones officiating. Interment Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Sams, Douglas E. Sr., age 59, of Lenoir City passed away suddenly Monday morning, July 3, 2000 at Loudon Hospital. He was a senoir process specialist at Modine Manufacturing. A member of the VFW Post #5154 in Maryville. A veteran of Desert Shield and retired from the U. S. Air Force. He was an avid U. T. Fan. Preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Nina Sams; brothers, Harlis and Ralph Sams. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Esther Sams; sons Douglas E. Sams Jr. of Lenoir City and Kevin Sams of Knoxville; granddaughter, Emaleigh Sams; sister, Flois Uldean Brown of Lenoir City brothers, Bill Sams of Morristown and James Sams of Kingston; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Collier, Eddie Eugene, age 70, of Dayton formerly of Lenoir City passed away Saturday, July 1, 2000 at the Rhea Medical Center. Eddie was a truck driver for many many years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Collier. Survived by his wife, Catherine Anna Collier of Dayton; sons, Matt Collier of Knoxville, Jerry Collier of Missouri; daughter Peggy Collier of Missouri; grandchildren, Mark, Sean, Daniel, Jamie Jo Collier; step-sons, Philip and Robert Barley of Graysville, Tn., Jimmy LaDon Rogers of Spring City; brother, George Collier; sister, Beverly Schmitz; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Christensen, Merritt Eudell, age 71, of Kingston, Tennessee, formerly of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Minot, North Dakota, passed away Monday afternoon, July 3, 2000 at Park West Hospital, in Knoxville,Tennessee. Merritt was retired from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, with 33 years of service, as a Professor of Journalism. He was also a reporter, with the Minot Daily news, but teaching was his life. Merritt was preceded in death by his daughter, Caroline Christensen. Survivors: wife of 42 years, Grethe Mortensen Christensen; daughters and son-in-law, Dr. Lise Christensen and Dr. Jesse Doers of Knoxville, Susanne Christensen of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Cynthia Christensen of Spokane, Washington; grandchildren, Matthew Doers, Paul Christensen and Anastasia Christensen; sisters, Jean Braa of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Caroline (Kelly) Thogerson of Azusa, California; brother, Herb Christensen of Redmond, Washington; several nieces and nephews; A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ft. Sanders Park West Hospital, Chaplain’s Fund, 9352 Park West Blvd., Knoxville, TN. 37923. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Christensen family.
Bolish, Thomas J. age 28 of Lenoir City passed away Monday evening, July 3, 2000 at the Loudon Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was a safety administrator with Tri Star Transportation. Survived by his wife of 5 years, Michelle Bolish; mother, Emily Grzyb and husband, Paul of Knoxville; sisters, Laura Grzyb of Knoxville and Debbie Bolish of New Jersey; grandmothers, Anne Bolish of New Jersey and Alice Cabrera of Miami; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Nick & Mildred Galluzzo of New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Christina and Lisa Kaps of New Jersey; niece, Lauren Grzyb; aunt, Barbara Hasnik and husband, Ronnie of Pennsylvania; cousins, Ronnie Hasnik and Jo Anne Bohoff. A mass of the resurrection will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Steve Laprad officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday with a Christian Wake Service to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Bolish Family.
Raymer, John P. age 81, of the Cave Creek Community Kingston, passed away Tuesday afternoon July 4, 2000, at the Roane Medical Center. He was know as (J.P.) To family and friends. J.P. was of the Baptist faith. He was retired from Union Carbide Y-12 plant,in Oak Ridge, with 31 years of service as a carpenter. J.P. was a member of Carpenters Local # 50 in Knoxville, and did a variety of farming with his sons. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Juanita (Jackie) Raymer; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Mary Jane Raymer of Lenoir City, Gene and Jackie Raymer of Kingston, Mark and Gretchen Raymer of Lawrenceville Ga.; daughters and sons-in-law, Debby and Jim Rogers, Betsy and Richard Bailey and Alicia Elkins all of Kingston; 16 grandchildren; brothers, Herschel, Pete and Sam Raymer all of Kentucky, Ken Raymer of Florida; Several nieces and nephews;The family will receive friends from 7-9 P.M. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather at 10 A.M. Friday at Cave Creek Cemetery for graveside services with Mr. Richard Bailey officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cave Creek Cemetery Fund, @ Betty Harvey, 588 Cave Creek Road, Loudon, TN 37774. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Raymer family.
Rogers, William Hampton (Humpy), age 80, of Marietta, Ga. formerly of Lenoir City passed away Thursday morning, July 6, 2000 in Marietta. He was a deacon and founding member of Grace Baptist Church, Lenoir City. Retired from T. V. A. He was veteran of the U. S. Navy serving in W. W. II. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Green Rogers, whose funeral services were held April 16, 1974, the same day that Grace Baptist Church was dedicated; son, Tech Sgt. Harold Rogers; parents, J. O. and Hattie Neeley Rogers; granddaughter, Donna Rogers; brother, Troy Rogers; and sister, Clara Gates. Survived by his son and daughters-in-law, Dr. Gary & Beverly Rogers of Marietta, Ga. and Joyce S. Rogers of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Jeff Rogers, Tauna McVicker, Jennie Knight, Chris Rogers and Debbie Groome; great grandchildren, Matthew Rogers, Robert Groome, Brooke & Wade McVicker, Josh & Ashleigh Rogers, Jossie & Angel Smith; sisters, Irene Rector and Mary Brown both of Lenoir City; brother, Leroy Rogers of Cleveland; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens with full military honors conferred by the Loudon American Legion # 120 and VFW 5150. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Rogers Family.
Mashburn, Louise age 60,of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday evening July 6, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Louise was a member of West Broadway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence E. (Short) Mashburn; sister, Carolyn Mashburn Jenkins; Survivors: mother, Margaret Mashburn of Lenoir City; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen (Tootie) and Sam McNabb of Loudon; nieces and husbands, Tracie Jenkins of Lenoir City, Cindy and Rich Utera, Janie and Greg Phillips all of Knoxville; several great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2:45 P.M. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Graveside services will follow at 3 P.M. at the Lake View Cemetery with Rev. Steve Weaver officiating. Click Funeral Home is serving the Mashburn family.
White, BENJAMIN "HOYAL" –, age 79, of Lenoir City went to be with the Lord on the 6th day of July, 2000. Hoyal was a member of the Lenoir City Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II. Hoyal was member of Local # 917, Operating Engineers, for fifty seven years. He was preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Florence White of Decatur, Tennessee; Brother Bill White. Hoyal was a devoted and loving husband. He was a loving and caring grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anne White; son and daughter in law Hoyal and Mary White of Knoxville; daughter and son in law Charlotte and Edward Boling of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Leisa White Hatmaker of Knoxville, Wendy Stooksbury and her husband Doug of Lenoir City, Chris White of Knoxville, Greg Boling and his wife Marta of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Shawn Hatmaker (to whom Hoyal was a mentor, best friend, teacher and "buddy"), Hunter White, Nicole Hatmaker, Jordan Ryan, Paige Ryan, Kayland Boling, Benjamin Ryan and Holland Bolin; brothers, Herman White and wife Louise, R. N. White and wife Billie, Robert White and wife Betty all of Decatur, Tennessee; sisters, Flo Woodside and husband Robert of Hixon, Tennessee, Ruby Kincer and husband Ronnie of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Jewel Armour and husband Bruce of Marietta, Georgia; Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Saturday July 8, 2000 at the Lenoir City Church of Christ with funeral services to follow at 7:30 P.M. with Mr. Kent Bailey officiating. A private graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Hoyal will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lenoir City Church of Christ Bldg. Fund, 1280 Simpson Road, Lenoir City, Tn. 37771. We are thankful for the time that the Lord has allowed us to celebrate life with him. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving White family.
Dunn, Bradley Allen, age 16 of Farragut, passed away suddenly Friday, July 7, 2000, at Park West Hospital. Bradley would have been a sophmore at Farragut High School. Survivors: parents, Harry and Roseanne Dunn; sister, Angie; brother, A. J.; all of Farragut; numerous grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 P.M. Sunday followed by funeral services at 7 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Rains officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Monday at Lake View Cemetery in Lenoir City for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Tennessee Donor Services, 7015 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Dunn family.
Sowards, Ralph F. (Dick) age 79, of 801 West Fourth Avenue, Lenoir City, passed away Saturday evening, July 8, 2000, at Park West Hospital. Dick was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Jo Wyrick Sowards. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Gregory C. and Phyllis Sowards; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Ron Colquitt all of Lenoir City; grandson, Michael Mattison of Lenoir City; great grandchildren, Samantha McDaniel and Devan Westall. step granddaugher, Gay Duggan of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Stanley Branham officiating. Graveside services 11 A.M. Tuesday Lake View Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City, is serving the Sowards family.
Perry, Everett Nelson (Ev), age 93, of St. Petersburg Florida, passed away Saturday afternoon July 8, 2000, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of St. Petersburg. Everett was a member of Nitram Masonic Lodge #188 F&AM, the Scottish Rite Bodies, a 32degree mason, a member of the Moose Lodge and the Selama Grotto. Everett was manager of the Pinellas County Tax Collectors office for many years. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army. Everett was preceded in death by his wife, Jean C. Perry. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Stephen Draper of Knoxville; granddaughter and husband, Julie and Stan Payne of Athens, Georgia; grandsons, Steve Draper Jr. and Adam Draper both of Athens, Georgia; great grandson, Hunter Payne of Athens, Georgia; a nephew and a niece; The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 P.M. Friday at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home and proceed to Memorial Park for a Masonic graveside service conferred by Nitram Lodge. Click Funeral Home Farragut Tennessee is serving the Perry family.
Rasar, Fay, age 68, of 175 Ivy Avenue, Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, July 9, 2000 at her home. Fay was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Yale and Towne. Fay was preceded in death by her parents, John Dennis Petty and Jewel Stout Petty Hall; granddaughter, Gidgette McNabb; Survivors: husband of 52 years, Ray E. Rasar; children, Ray Edward Rasar, Dennis Rasar, Donna McNabb and husband, Blue McNabb, Pam Russell all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Holly Needham, Eddy Rasar both of Massachusetts, Chelsea Rasar of Lenoir City, Michael McClanahan and Crystal Rasar both of North Carolina, Deana and Rocky McNabb, Daniel Rasar and Christopher Bernstein all of Lenoir City; sisters, Joyce Messer of Michigan and Carol Murray of Florida; several nieces and nephews; The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 A.M. Wednesday at Corinth Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Rasar family.
Melton, C. V. (Bill), age 80, of Kingston, passed away suddenly Monday, July 10, 2000 at his home. Bill was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Hannah Littleton Melton; brothers, Ralph, Floyd, Mark and Ray Melton; sisters, Mamye Kate Williford, Thelma Render, Laura Mae Dockery and Madia Heath; Survivors: sister and brother-in-law, Geneva and Donald Cowie of Kingston; brother, Will D. Melton of Albuquerque New Mexico; sister-in-law, Frances Melton of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews; Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Thursday at Dogwood Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. James Williford officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Shelton, Walter Cleveland age 93, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday evening, July 11, 2000, at Roane Medical Center. Cleve was born in Coffee County, Tennessee, on December 17,1906, the son of John Walter and Emma Elizabeth (Jordan) Shelton. He was married to the former Ruby Murray who died in 1977. Cleve and his wife, owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Harriman, for many years. Prior to moving to Harriman, they lived in Nashville, where Cleve worked as a barber. They moved from Harriman to Kingston in 1958, and retired from the store in the early 1970's. Cleve was a veteran of World War II, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his wife and parents, Cleve was preceded in death by his son, Larry Cleve Shelton, who died in 1996; by his siblings, Stephen Ewin Shelton, Charley Newman Shelton, and Kitty Ruth Shelton Hardaway; and by a nephew, Bruce Hardaway. He is survived by a special sister in law, Leona Shelton of Lenoir City; two nieces, Jane Hardaway of Antioch and Brenda (Hardaway) Bradford and husband, James of Brentwood; and a nephew, Roger Hardaway of Alva, Oklahoma. Family and friends will gather at 2 P.M. Friday at Roane Memorial Gardens for graveside services with Dr. Mason Goodman officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Gess, Ruth M., age 73, of Lenoir City, Tennessee, formerly of Monroe, Michigan, passed away Friday morning July 14, 2000 in Loudon Tennessee. Ruth was a member of Vaughns Chapel Baptist Church in Lenoir City. She was retired from the Food Town Grocery with 30 years of service. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Olin Gess; parents, Richard and Dorothy Schmidt. Survivors: Children and spouses, Richard and Sandra Gess of Loudon TN, Sandy and Allen Rose of Dry Ridge KY, Pamela and Larry Frye of Lenoir City TN, Michelle and Rocky Pincheff of Monroe MI; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City TN. Family and friends will gather at 10 A.M. Tuesday, at Capual Funeral Home, 8216 Ida West Rd., Ida Michigan, and proceed to Rose Lawn Cemetery at 11 A.M., for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Gess family.
Keener, Nixola Fine - age 92, of Lenoir City passed away Saturday, July 15, 2000, at The Marshall Voss Healthcare Center in Harriman. Nixola was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church where she joined in 1915 when she was eight years old. She also taught Sunday School for many years. Nixola began working at age 16 at the Charles H. Bacon Hosiery Mill and later retired from Yale & Towne with fifteen years of service. She is survived by her son, Larry Fine of Lenoir City; sisters, Vera Roberson of Lenoir City; step children, Gene Keener of Lenoir City, Glen Ann Thomas of Knoxville, Mary Ruth Miller of Ohio, Nathan Keener of Gastonia, NC, and Homer Keener of Spokane, WA; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Sunday followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in The Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bo Selvage and Rev. Gary Bingham will officiate. Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the Keener family.
Koepke, Anna E., age 91, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Monday evening, July 17, 2000, at Park West Hospital. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Carl John Koepke; sisters, Margaret, Helen and Augusta. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Richard Waldbauer of Farragut; grandchildren and spouses, Kerry and Karen Waldbauer of Knoxville, Heidi and Kris Buttenberg of Reno Nevada; a niece and a nephew; The family will receive friends from 3-4 P.M. Friday followed by funeral services at 4 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home-Farragut Chapel with Rev. Stephen DeFur officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Koepke family.
Young, Alvin N. Jr. (Siler) age 21 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Saturday July 15, 2000 at U.T. Medical Center. Alvin was of the Baptist faith and attended New Life Ministries. He was an employee of Chuck E. Cheese and Fazolis. Alvin was a boxer with the Knoxville Golden Gloves for 11 years. He was a semi pro football player with the Maryville Invaders. Alvin was an aspiring musical artist. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin N. Young Sr; grandparents, Catherine and John Siler; Claude Perkins. He is survived by his 20 month old son, Alvin N. Young III; mother, Patsy Siler Parker of Knoxville; sister, Andrea Young of Knoxville; grandmother, Marylee Perkins of Montgomery Ala.; aunts and uncles, Elizabeth and Richard Lewis of Montgomery Ala., Margaret and Thomas Walker of Knoxville, Linda and Lewis Haley of Alcoa, James Wilkerson of Marion N.C.; several cousins; fiancee’, Lakesiha Johnson; mother of his child, Rose Freeman; devoted friends, Quentin Perry Jr., Waymon Logan, Lennie Perry, Gary Adams, Joshua Donofrio, Gary Thomas, Chad (CTD), JoAnne Dorofrio and Hensy Cameron; aunts and uncles, Willie Young, Elaine Young, Cynthia, Cassandra and Husband Mike, Tracy and husband Mike, Edward and wife Nannie, Tisha Perkins and Angela Perkins all of Montgomery Ala.; team mates with the Maryville Invaders, Coach Steve Whitt and Coach Ralph Miranda, team mates with the Knoxville Golden Gloves and the Montgomery Village Community; devoted family members, Latawyne and Larandal Foster, Angela Luster, Reggie Haley, Antoine Lindsey, Josh and Nicholas Wilkerson. The family will receive friends from 11 to 12:45 P.M. Saturday followed by funeral services at 1 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Joe Colquitt and Elder Kevin Cash officiating. Interment will follow in the Martel Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Young family.
