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Moore, Ella H., age 95, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2000 in Greensboro. Mrs. Moore was born December 22, 1904 in Red Level, Al. to William and Ara Franklin Hitson. She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Eastern Star in N. August, Ga. She is survived by her daughter, Betty M. Lay and husband, Joseph of Greensboro, N.C.; son, Clifford H. Moore Jr. and wife, Jackie of Lenoir City; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Family and friends will gather at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405 or to the Humane Society of Guilford County, 4527 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27410. Courtesy of Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Green, Floyd, age 74, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday evening, April 13, 2000 in Corinth, Miss. Floyd was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Navy. Employed by Corinthian Arbors Retirement Facility. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry Alonzo Green and Genora Lively Green. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Edna Brummitt Green of Corinth, Miss.; daughters, Brenda Lankford of Corinth, Miss., Cheryl Newcomb of San Diego, Ca.; sons, Mark Green and Floyd Jerome Green of Lenoir City; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Ada Brummitt and Viola Stout of Lenoir City; brothers, Mose Green of Johnson City and Roy Green of Athens; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday with funeral services to follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Hawkins Chapel. Rev. Frankie Parris and Elder Otis Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the East TN Veterans Honor Guard. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City in charge.
Raby, Jesse Dewey (J.D.), age 80, of West Knoxville and Loudon, passed away Sunday afternoon April 16, 2000 at Loudon Hospital. J. D. was a member of Lake View Baptist Church. A veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Newcomb Raby, parents, Jesse F. Raby and Mabel Letsinger Raby. brothers, Franklin, Glenn and Charles Raby., sister, Frances Cornett. Survivors: wife, Nellie Jean Raby. Sons, Boyd Raby of Knoxville and Claude Raby of Loudon. Daughters, Charlotte Langley of Lenoir City, Kathy Owens and husband, Delmar of Farragut. 13 grandchildren. Several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sisters, Nadine Cantwell, Nell Russell, Pat Arwood, Barbara Veal, Nova Childress, Ruby Murray and Madge Pruitt. Brothers, Kenny Raby of Knoxville and Bill Raby of Lenoir City. Funeral services 10 A.M. Wednesday Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Bill Romines officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Drake, Ralph P. Jr., age 80, of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday evening April 17, 2000 at Loudon Hospital. Ralph was a member of New Vision Praise and Worship Center and was Sunday School Superintendent for 26 years. He was retired from Union Carbide K-25 in Oak Ridge. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Heatherly Drake, who was the mother of his children and Emma Lou Jenkins Drake. Brothers, Howard, Fred and Bill Drake. Sister, Pauline Drake Brooks. Survivors: Daughters, Wilma Hood of Crossville and Flonnie Green & husband, Glenn of Lenoir City. Sons, James Arthur Drake of South Carolina, Lloyd Drake and wife, Saundra of Kentucky. Step sons, Larry, Donnie, Junior, Jerry and David Jenkins. 12 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Sister, Helen Wells of Florida. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Tuesday at the New Vision Praise and Worship Center with funeral services to follow at 8 P.M. Rev. David Thompson and Rev. Rick Lambert officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Wednesday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Shubert, Michael Alan (Bull), age 20 of Philadelphia, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, April 16, 2000 at U. T. Hospital. He was a member of Browders Methodist Church in Sweetwater. Survived by his parents, Millard & Lennie "Sue" Shubert of Philadelphia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby & Sandy Shubert of Loudon, John & Sissy Shubert of Niota, Robert Shubert of Philadelphia; sisters, Kathy Wyatt and Tammy Shubert & Billy Miller of Sweetwater; several nieces and nephews; special friends Charlie Donaldson, Ethel Woods and Laura Hall all of Sweetwater. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Blanche Settles will officate. Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Lake View Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge.
Turpin, Jo Ann Rogers, age 60, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday evening, April 17, 2000 at her home. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. She formerly worked in the Eaton School Cafeteria. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Avery Turpin; father and mother, Earl M. & Amy Lucille Rogers; brothers, Jack Rogers, Mike Rogers and Kenneth Rogers. Survived by her children, Diane Brown and husband, Ron of Lenoir City, Rita Cody of Knoxville, Sarah Van Dora McMahan and husband, Johnny of Lenoir City, Ronda Cole and husband, Dennis of Knoxville, Donna Dailey and husband, Carl Jr. of Lenoir City, Mary Ann Dalton and husband, Terry of Bean Station; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Jeff Rogers of Loudon, Jerry Rogers of Dandridge, Bill Rogers of Lenoir City, Marvin Rogers of Maryville, Alan Rogers of Rogersville and Cleo Rogers of Lenoir City; sisters, Brenda Akins of Tellico Plains, Thelma Young of Seymour, Betty Sue Farmer of Louisville, Mary Lou Arthur of Vero Beach, Fl. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Rogers will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge.
Liles, James W. (Bunny), 1927 - 2000, passed away Thursday morning, April 20, 2000 at the Park West Medical Center. He was a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church. Retired from O. R. N. L. Preceded in death by parents, Walter & Ethel Liles; brother, Carson Liles. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol H. Liles; son and daughter-in-law, Russell & Mary Liles of Greeneville, TN; granddaughter, Emily R. Liles; brothers, Herman Liles, Leonard Liles and wife, Mary all of Lenoir City; sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel & Robert Fain of Knoxville, Faye & Jim Roberts of Loudon; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Edgewood Cemetery in Knoxville for graveside services with Rev. Jim Clayton officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Dixie Lee Baptist Church Sanctuary Fund, 14650 Old Stage Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Rosson, Thomas Buford, age 90, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2000 at the Loudon Health Care Center. He was a veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Navy. Retired from The Goss Corp. in Illinois. Preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Mae Rosson; daughter, Carrie Norring Howard; sister, Eva. Survived by his son, Jack Rosson of Thompson, Ill.; grandson, David Howard of Lenoir City; sister, Jessie of Memphis; other family members include Bobby and Letha Johnson of Lenoir City. Family and friends will meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services. Rev. Virgil Gibson will officiate. Full military honors will be conferred by East TN Veteran Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Smith, Edith H., age 90, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday evening April 20, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Edith was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. J. Smith. Daughter, Mary Audrey Smith. Sons, Claude and Herbert Smith. Granddaughter, Tonya Smith. Survivors: Daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Ruth and Fred Dockery, Luella and Fred Mode all of Lenoir City. Sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Frankie Smith of Loudon, Carl and Jo Anne Smith of Lenoir City, Robert Earl and Itha Sue Smith of Chattanooga. 19 Grandchildren. 15 Great grandchildren. 1 Great great granddaughter. Sister, Rosa Belle Hubbard of Lenoir City. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:15 P.M. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 7:30 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Malcolm Wansley and Rev. C.V. Duff III officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 P.M. Sunday at Oral Cemetery for graveside services. Grandsons will serve as pall bearers. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Leeper, Sanders, age 75, of 205 Pike Street, Lenoir City, passed away Saturday afternoon April 22, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Sanders was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. He was a charter member of American Legion Post 70, V.F.W. Post 120, the Highland Park Ruritan Club and the Loudon County Rescue Squad, Campers Club, and also a member of the I. B. E. W. Sanders was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army in the Third Armored Division. He loved and played music, and had many musical friends. Sanders was one of the founders of the Lenoir City Little League Baseball. He was retired from L.C.U.B. as Chief Water Plant Operator with 35 years of service. Sanders was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Leeper, parents John Leeper and Gladys Moody Leeper, brother Wayne Leeper. Survivors: Mother, Florence Leeper of Lenoir City. Children and spouses, Sandra and Donald Pace of Lenoir City, Mike and Wanda Leeper of Lenoir City, Sheila and Howard Atchley of Lenoir City, Kay and Mike Arnwine of Friendsville, Janet and Bill Sitzler of Lenoir City. Sisters, Judy Cavanaugh of Long Beach California, Phyllis Bihary of West Palm Florida. Grandchildren, David Pace and wife Jennifer, Wendy Martin and husband Richard, Shannon Ward and husband Andrew, April Davis and husband Michael, Sandy and Crystal Atchley, Jana Sitzler. Great grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua and Joseph Pace, Jacob Davis, Luke and Hannah Martin. Special aunt, Frances Moody Craig of Dillon South Carolina. Several special cousins, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Gary Bingham officiating. Graveside services 11 A.M. Tuesday Lake View Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the Volunteer State Honor Guard. The children and grandchildren will serve as pall bearers. The family wishes to thank the many physicians who cared for Sanders, the Home Health Care of East Tennessee, and especially his buddy, Dr. Lance Moorehead. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Houston, Sandra Jane Mickel, age 43, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday morning, April 24, 2000 at the home of her mother. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her father, Leroy Mickel. Survived by daughter & son-in-law, Katina and John Wier; sons, Lloyd and Larry Webb all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Adriana and Kasandra Webb, Alissa Webb; mother, Ann Mickel; sister, Kathi Mickel all of Lenoir City; brothers, Robert Mickel of Lenoir City, Randy Mickel and wife, Reba of Oak Ridge; companion, Jack Houston of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Seay officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 11 :00 am. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge.
Bryant, Oscar Allen Sr. (Al), age 86, of Lenoir City, passed away early Wednesday morning April 26, 2000 at his home. Al was a member of the Lenoir City Primitive Baptist Church. He was owner and operator of the A&W and AL’S Drive-in for many years. Al was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gertie Talton Bryant. Brother, Arthur Bryant. Survivors: Wife, Iva McNabb Bryant. Daughters, Betty Jean Jordan and husband, Herschel of Victoria Texas, Patricia Johnson of Lenoir City. Son, Al Bryant Jr. and wife, Sue of Lenoir City. 9 Grandchildren. 19 Great grandchildren. Sisters, Susie Powell of Gadsen Alabama, Mae Keiler of Athens, Rose Lee Evans of Lynn Haven Florida, Dot Cannon of Okeechobee Florida. 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 Elder Chester Hembree and Elder Charles Taylor officiating. Graveside services 11 A.M. Saturday Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
McPherson, Mark Andrew, age 47, of Farragut, passed away Thursday morning, April 27, 2000, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was a former employee of Clayton Homes. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Vietnam War. Mark was preceded in death by his father Andrew Parrish McPherson. He is survived by his wife, Luanne and his children Sarah, Christine, Elizabeth, and Andrew all still at home, his mother, Dell Bothwell of Sun City, California, brother, Matthew McPherson of Texas, brothers Mitchell McPherson and Morgan McPherson both of California, mother-in-law Dorothy Forester of Farragut. Father-in-law, Paul Forester of Redlands California. A viewing for Mark's friends will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home - Farragut Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11:00 a.m.. Monday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with Father Joe Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the U.S. Navy and the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Farragut United Methodist Church for Mark's childrens' college fund, the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Association. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike in charge.
Brooks, James Leon, age 43, of Sweetwater, formerly of West Knoxville, passed away Wednesday evening, April 26, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Leon was a member of Old Country Baptist Church. He was an employee of A. E. Staley. Survivors: wife, Patricia Dotson Brooks. Son and daughter-in-law, Nakia and Kim Brooks of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Daughters, Chellico Leona Brooks of Corryton, Tommie Sierra Brooks and Ashley Louise Brooks both of the home. Parents, Elmer Leo and Edna Eunice Brooks of Knoxville, Brothers and sisters-in-law, George Reed and Jeri Lou Brooks of Knoxville, Clyde Eugene and Sandra Kay Brooks of Dallas, Georgia. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Saturday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Glenn Gregg and Rev. Larry Tuttle officiating. Family and friends will gather at 3 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Cemetery in Madisonville. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City in charge.
Crawford, Rowan Francis, age 77, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, Tennessee, passed away Thursday morning April 27, 2000 at U.T. Medical Center. Rowan was a member of First Farragut United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and also taught Disciple Bible Study. He was retired from ARMCO Inc. in Middletown, Ohio. Rowan was a graduate of Penn State University, with a degree in English, and lettered in 5 sports. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Marines and later transferring to the Navy flight program. Rowan was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Frances Elizabeth Sutter Gordon and Frank Gordon, and his father, Rowan Forsythe Crawford. Brothers, Donald and Douglas Crawford. Survivors: Wife of 30 years, Sandra Crawford. Children and spouses, Martha Crawford-Schneider and Jeffrey of San Anselmo, California, Janet and Alan Coleman of Cincinnati, Ohio, Brian and Kim Crawford of Tampa, Florida, Scott and Barbara Crawford of Raleigh, North Carolina, Aimee Crawford-Malluck and Jason of Largo Florida, Tomi DeVer of Cincinnati, Ohio, David Crouch of Columbus, Ohio. Grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Morningstar, Jeffrey Crawford, Abby DeVer, David Crawford, Colin Crawford, Gabriela Schneider and Bridget Crawford. Brothers, John Crawford of Rhinelander Wisconsin, Walter Crawford, Michael Crawford, Mary Jo Crawford all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Rowan’s life will be held at 6 P.M. Monday at the First Farragut United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Farragut UMC Building Fund 11915 Kingston Pike, Farragut, Tennessee 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the family of Rowan Crawford
Greer, Walter Thurman, loving husband and father, age 72, of Knoxville, formerly of McMinnville, Tennessee died Friday morning, April 28, peacefully at his home. He was of the Methodist faith. Walter was a graduate of Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy at Pearl Harbor. Walter was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and Mid State Tire Distributors. He was preceded in death by his father, Jones Greer, his mother Othala Kell, and brother Aubrey. He is survived by his wife, Frances Wallace Greer, son and daughter-in-law, Guy and Sharon Greer of Loudon, daughters, Marianne Akers and Tracy Greer both of Knoxville, granddaughter Madison Akers, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral Services10:00 a.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel Rev. C. Mark Gooden officiating. Private graveside services will follow in the Union Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the U.S. Navy and the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike in charge.
Leeper, Florence, age 81, of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord Saturday at the Parkwest Medical Center. She was member of the Corinth Baptist Church. She was a former employee of the Charles H. Bacon Company and was retired from Yale and Town. Florence was very devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lydia Gentry; Husband, John Leeper; Sons, Ronnie and Sanders Leeper; four brothers and three sisters. Florence is survived by her daughters: Phyllis Bihary of West Palm Beach, Florida and Judy and husband John Cavanaugh of Long Beach, California. Grandchildren: Sandra and Donald Pace, Mike and Wanda Leeper, Sheila and Howard Atchley, Kay and Mike Arnwine, Janet and Bill Sitzler, all of Lenoir City. Mark Allen and Kenneth Allen, Kim and Mickey Lager all of West Palm Beach, Florida and Matt and Kenda Cavanaugh and Darren Allen, all of Long Beach, California. Great Grandchildren: David and Jennifer Pace, Wendy and Richard Martin, Sandy and Crystal Atchley, Shannon and Andrew Ward, April and Michael Davis, Jana Sitzler, Brandy Allen, Nicholas, Kyle, and Jade Lager. Great-great grandchildren: Jessica, Joshua, and Joseph Pace. Luke and Hannah Martin, and Jacob Davis. Several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Bingham officiating. Interment will follow in Lake View Cemetery.
Anderson, Nellie Mae, age 87, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday night April 29, 2000. Nellie was a member of the Lenoir City Primitive Baptist Church. She was retired from Charles H. Bacon Co. Nellie was preceded in death by parents, James and Mary Underwood. Husband, Kyle Anderson. Brothers, Fred A. Underwood and William H. Underwood. Sisters, Mary A. McConkey and Jessie S. Bivins. Survivors: Brothers, James Underwood Jr. of Indianapolis Indiana and Jack Underwood of Westland Michigan, Walter Underwood of Loudon. Sister, Alma Peck of Ocala Florida. 16 nieces and nephews including: Wanda Faye Rice of Lenoir City, Betty Decker of Cleveland TN, several others who live out of state. Funeral services 2 P.M. Tuesday Hawkins Chapel Elder Chester Hembree officiating. Entombment will follow in the Lakeview Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lenoir City Primitive Baptist Church 507 Bon Street Lenoir City, TN 37771. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday at Click-Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street Lenoir City.
Marion, Goldie M., age 80, of West Knoxville, passed away early Sunday morning April 30, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Goldie was a member of Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Smokey Mountain Model A Club, and was a commited and dedicated, worker for the Camp Chilhowee Church Camp. Goldie was an employee of Concord Cleaners and Farragut High School for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rozella and George Bare. Sisters, Margaret Bare and Rita Corolla, and Cora Elsick. Brother, George Bare Jr. Survivors: husband of 59 years, Fred Marion. Daughter and son-in-law, Mary M. and Rev. Don Acton of West Knoxville. Grandchildren, Tanda Solomon and husband Walt of West Knoxville, Tara Acton of East Knoxville, Preble Morton of Murfreesboro, John Acton of Lebanon. Great grandchildren, Mary Caroline Solomon, Evan Acton Morton, John Patrick Solomon and David Walton Acton. Sister, Josephine Trentham of Seymour. Brothers, Hugh Lee Bare of Michigan, Jay C. Bare of Hickman and Charles Bare of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Tuesday at Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church with funeral services to follow at 8 P.M. Rev. Don Acton officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 A.M. Wednesday at Virtue Cemetery for graveside services. Pall bearers: Walter Solomon, John Acton, Jimmie Bare, Cameron Bare, Mark Marion, Dana Marion, Warren Marion, Eddie Marion, Nick DeWitt, John Patrick Solomon and Evan Acton Morton. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church or to Camp Chilhowee. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Sharp, Jerry Lynn, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Sunday morning April 1, 2001 in an automobile accident while on his way to church. Jerry was a member of Everett Road Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Jerry was an avid sportsman and played football at Texas Tech. He was preceded in death by parents, Roy Sharp and Edith Turner Sharp Cole. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Rory and Debra Sharp, Roman and Sarah Sharp; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Mark Napier all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Rowan Sharp, Heather Sharp, Kate Greene, Lauren Sharp, Nicholas Napier, Beth Hamilton, Cory Anderson and Becka Myers. 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 Farragut Chapel with Dr. Jerry Taylor officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for graveside services with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee State Veterans Honor Guard. Honorary pall bearers: Bob Comer, Ralph Chessher, Dr. Jerry Taylor, Jim Whaley, David Slusher, Scott McBride, Ray Hall, Danny Nichols and Jason Fisher. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Everett Road Baptist Church Bldg Fund or Childrens Ministry, 504 Everett Road, Knoxville, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Sharp family.
Mashburn, William A. (Bill), age 88, of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday evening, April 1, 2001 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. Bill was a lifelong farmer. Preceded in death by parents, Addie and Mary Jenkins Mashburn; brothers, Raymond and Clarence (Short) Mashburn. Survived by wife, Myrtle Peterson Mashburn; son and daughter-in-law, Donald & Libby Mashburn of Lenoir City; grandchildren and spouses, Donald Jr. and Bitsy Mashburn of Loudon, Alan and Barbara Mashburn of Madisonville, Tammie and Steve Scarbrough of Knoxville; great grandchildren, Daniel and Andrew Mashburn, Brent and Blake Scarbrough; brothers, Freeman (Spike) Mashburn of Kentucky and Virgil Mashburn of Lenoir City; sister, Frances Jeffreis of Kentucky; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Weaver officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lenoir City Cemetery for grave side services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Mashburn Family.
Cooper, Melvin E., age 67, of West Knoxville, passed away Monday afternoon April 2, 2001, at Park West Hospital. Melvin was preceded in death by his son, Larry Gene Cooper. Survivors: wife of 47 years, Evelyn Dockery Cooper; son and daughter-in-law, George and Tammy Cooper; granddaughter, Crystal Cooper Lee and husband, Jimmy Lee; grandson, Cody Cooper; great granddaughters, Trista Lee, Cortney Lee and Allison Nicole Lee. Sister, Viola Cooper all of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Thursday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Paul J. Eldridge and Deacon Rex James officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at the Marietta Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Cooper family.
Lepkowski, Eugene, age 77, 159 Daleyuhski Way, Tellico Village, passed away April 4, 2001 at his home. Gene was a member of Tellico Village Community Church, former member of the Finance Committee of Tellico Village, Rotary Club of Peru, Indiana and National Association of Accountants. Preceded in death by father, Alex Lepkowski, mother, Helen Strzalka Lepkowski, and older brother, Leonard Lepkowski; Survivors: wife, Ellen Courtney Lepkowski, sons and daughters in law, Jim and Alicia Lepkowski, Ann Arbor, MI; Tom and Barb Lepkowski, Merrimack, NH; daughter, Carol Courtney, Charleston, SC; grandsons, Matthew, Alex, Edwin, Sam, Mike, Chris and Stefan; sister Lil Keipp of Redford, MI; brothers, Dick Lepkowski of New Port Richie, FL, Ed Lepkowski of Livonia, MI and Ted Lepkowski of Dearborn, MI. A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001 at the Tellico Village Community Church with the Rev. Marty Singley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adventa Hospice, 7417 Kingston Pike, Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37919, or the Tellico Village Community Church. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Lepkowski family.
Smith, Jimmy L., age 48, of West Knoxville, formerly of Dunlap, passed away suddenly Thursday evening April 5, 2001, in an automobile accident. Jimmy owned and operated Concord Cleaners in Farragut. He was an Elder and member of Concord Presbyterian Church and member of the Ralph Henry Sunday School Class. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Hall Smith and Johnnie Lee Young Smith Fabricius. Survivors: wife, Jean Walton Smith; son, Brandon Smith; daughter, Lindsey Smith; step son, Justin Walton Rich all of Knoxville; sisters, Patsy Frizzell of Dunlap, Peggy Womac of Evergreen, Colorado, Deane Smith and Sharon Cordell, both of Dunlap; brothers, Donnie Smith of Romeo, Michigan and Curtis Smith of Dunlap; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 3 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Kelly Negus and Rev. Lisa Negus officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The body will be taken to Ewton Funeral Home in Dunlap where the family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. Monday with graveside services to follow in the Collier Cemetery in Bledsoe County. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Concord Presbyterian Church, 11000 Second Drive Knoxville, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Smith family.
