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Purkey, Vida Pickel, age 97, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday afternoon September 27, 1999 at Park West Hospital. Vida was a member of New Providence Baptist Church. She was a resident of the Loudon Health Care Center for the past three years. Vida was preceded in death by parents, Rufus Pickel and Tennie Hudson Pickel. Husband, Homer Purkey. Sons, Carl, Kenneth and Roy Purkey. Survivors: Children and spouses, Maxine and Hugh Manis, William and Kay Purkey, Betty and Howard Pratt, Barbara and Frank Wrather and Troy Purkey all of Lenoir City, Ray and Odie Purkey of Sevierville, Faye and Lloyd Orrin of Loudon. 17 grandchildren. Several great, great great and great great great grandchildren. Sister, Julia Crawford of Knoxville. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services 11 A.M. Thursday Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Rev. Obie Campbell and Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating. Interment Zions Chapel. Grandsons will serve as pall bearers. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Kirby, John C., age 65, of Lenoir City, passed away early Monday morning September 27, 1999 at the Loudon Health Care Center. John was a member of Lee Heights Baptist Church. A veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the Army. He was retired from Ceil Heat. John was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Watt Kirby. Parents, Carl Kirby and Julia Gound Thurmer Kirby. Brother, Charles Thurmer. Sister, Viola Thurmer Holloway. Surivors: Sister, Bessie Thurmer Smith of Lenoir City. Brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Joyce Thurmer of Lenoir City. Special Niece, Bobbie Bidwell of Knoxville. Several other nieces and nephews. Step daughter, Mary Margaret Lawson of Tacoma Washington. The family will receive friends from 7-8 P.M. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Gary Bingham officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 A.M. Wednesday at the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Lee, Gid Austin Jr., age 77, of 905 B Street, Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday morning September 29, 1999 at Park West Hospital. Gid was a member and Deacon of First Baptist Church, Avery Lodge 593 F&AM, Eastern Star Lenoir Chapter #188, Scottish Rite Bodies, Shriners, Chapter and Council. Gid was retired from Robert Shaw Industries. He was preceded in death by brother, Bill Lee. Survivors: wife, Ruby Norris Lee. Children and spouses, Herbert Gid and Helen Lee of Murfreesboro, Carolyn Lee and Ken Lay of Cleveland, Joe and Nancy Lee of Lenoir City. Grandchildren, Pam Lee Tilley and Scott of Murfreesboro, Greg and Stephanie Lee of California, Patrick and Tammy Lay, Stephen and Melody Lay all of Cleveland, Erin and Noel Lee both of Lenoir City. Great - grandsons Turner Lay and Matthew Lay of Cleveland. Brother, Frank Lee of Manchester. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:45 P.M. Friday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant and Dr. Doug Alexander officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Saturday at Lake View Cemetery for graveside services. Honorary pallbearers, John Worthy, Millard Wilkerson, Jim Stewart, Rex Leuze, C. W. Holland, Jim Cook, Raymond Burnette, Jack Buchanan, Tom Riggle and the Mr. and Mrs. Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Faith To Victory P.O. Box 467 Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Hooks, Michael Alexander, age 16, of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Tuesday evening September 29, 1999 in an automobile accident. Michael was a sophomore at Lenoir City High School. He attended Kingston Pike and West Broadway Baptist Churches. Survivors: Mother, Mildred Skidmore Hooks with whom he made his home. Father and step-mother, James and Connie Hooks of Lenoir City. Brothers and sisters-in-law, James Hooks Jr. and Belinda of Loudon, Mark and Stephanie Hooks of Colorado. Step sisters and husbands, Amy and Joe Vincil, Heather and Brian Simpson all of Lenoir City. Grandmother, Margaret Hooks of Lenoir City. Step grandparents, Grant and Bertha Brannon of Lenoir City. Nieces and Nephews, Tarah and Dustin Hooks, Rachel and Joe Vincil. Several aunts, uncles and cousins. The body will lie in state from 10 to 11 A.M. Friday at Kingston Pike Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 11 A.M. Rev. Ronny Jones and Rev. Ray Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Walker, Louise Dishner, age 74, of Loudon, passed away Wednesday morning September 29, 1999 at Park West Hospital. Louise was a member of New Providence Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Louise gave herself to others and was a good friend and caregiver. She was a missionary to the community and was a board member of a non profit organization that met the needs of the elderly and others. She was preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Pearl Dishner. Husband, Fred Walker. Brothers, Bus Dishner and James Dishner. Sister, Margaret Dishner Smith. Survivors: children and spouses, Freddie Gene and Patrina Walker, Marty and Bob Johnson, Betty and Johnny Richardson, Bonnie and Eddie Parris, Johnny and Naomi Walker all of Loudon. Twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren. Brothers, Freeman (Rus) Dishner of Lenoir City, Willis (Fisher) Dishner of Kingston. Sisters, Jo Denzel of Dayton Ohio, Hassie (Sis) Lee of Lenoir City. Several nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at New Providence Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. Rev. Mark Cardwell and Rev. Obie Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Providence Baptist Church 245 White Road, Loudon, TN 37774. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Click-Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City.
Turpin, Paul Avery, age 61, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday afternoon October 1, 1999 at Park West Hospital. Paul owned and operated Turpins’ Pump Service. He was preceded in death by parents, Williams John and Flossie Coley Turpin. Brother, Bill Turpin. Sister, Jane Turpin Seals. Survivors: wife of 41 years, Jo Ann Rogers Turpin. Daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Ron Brown of Lenoir City, Rita Cody of Knoxville, Sarah and Johnny McMahan of Lenoir City, Ronda and Dennis Cole of Knoxville, Donna and Carl Dailey Jr. of Lenoir City, Mary Ann and Terry Dalton of Grainger County. 12 grandchildren. Brothers, Eddie and Roy Turpin of Lenoir City. sisters, Ruby Snodderly, Ruth McNabb, Shirley McDonald, Virginia McNabb all of Lenoir City, Carolyn Petty of Chattanooga. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Sunday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Bill Rogers officiating. Graveside services 10 A.M. Monday Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Marcum, Clara Jackson, age 78, of West Knoxville, passed away Friday evening October 1, 1999 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Clara was a member of Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by son, Jimmy Marcum. Parents, Sidney and Mary Elizabeth Russell Jackson. Sister, Bertha Newcomb. Brother, Burton Jackson. Survivors: Husband of over sixty years, John Marcum. Sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Barbara Marcum of Oak Ridge, Ronald and Sheila Marcum of Knoxville, Wayne and Jackie Marcum of Knoxville. Daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Robert Beeler of Knoxville, Cheryl and Arnold Estes of Lenoir City, Gina and Larry Harmon of Knoxville, Julia Marcum of the home. 8 grandchildren. 3 great grandchildren. Brother, David Jackson of Knoxville. Sister, Dorothy Lankford of High Point N.C. Several nieces and nephews. 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. Don Hubbard and Rev. Steve Owenby officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 A.M. Tuesday at Marietta Cemetery for graveside services Rev. Jim Bledsoe officiating. Grandsons will serve as pall bearers. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Borden, Patricia Ann Miller, age 58, of Sweetwater, passed away Saturday evening October 2, 1999 at Park West Hospital. Patricia was preceded in death by husband, Horace G. Borden. Parents, Lawrence Miller and Nina Ridge. Sister, Marsha Miller Jenkins. Survivors: Daughters and Sons-in-law, Deede and Doyle Tipton of Vonore, Sherri and Jeff Belcher of Loudon, Robbie and Mike Williamson of Walland. Grandchildren, Hannah Ruth Tipton, Andy Belcher, Beth and Jennifer Williamson. A niece and a nephew. Special Cousins, Jimmy and Bebe Miller of Columbus Ga. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Click-Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street Lenoir City, Rev. Jon Henson officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 P.M. Tuesday at Sweetwater Memory Gardens for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Kerr, Mary Elizabeth, age 79, of the Tellico Village Community Loudon, TN, formerly of Greeneville S.C. and Anniston Alabama, passed away Monday afternoon October 4, 1999 at her home. Mary was of the Baptist Faith and attended the Tellico Village Community Church. She is survived by her spouse of 56 years, Thomas D. Kerr Sr.; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Hal Manas of Knoxville TN son, Thomas D. Kerr Jr. of Knoxville TN; Several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10 A.M. Thursday October 7, 1999 at the Tellico Village Community Church, Rev. Marty Singley officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Humane Society, the Tellico Village Community Church or to the University of Tennessee Hospice. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City TN in charge.
Skaggs, Chester Fredrick, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday morning October 8, 1999 at Park West Hospital. Fred was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force with over twenty years of service as a flight engineer. A veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Fred also retired from Japan Air Lines as a cockpit crew instructor and later flew for Singapore Air Lines. He was a member of Avery Lodge # 593 F&AM, Shriners and York Rite. Survivors: wife, Jan Brewster Skaggs. Brother and sister-in-law, George and Doris Skaggs of Severn Maryland. Very special father-in-law and mother-in-law, John L. and Mary Ann Brewster of Lenoir City. A memorial service will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The family is certain that it would please Fred for memorials to go to Highland Park Baptist Church in lieu of flowers. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Sherrod, Barbara Jean Jenkins, age 69, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, October 9, 1999, at her home. A member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Retired from the Revco Distribution Center in Knoxville. Preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Sherrod; brother, Joe Turpin; father, Willie Paul Jenkins. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Gary Chambers of Lenoir City; son, Tom Sherrod of Lenoir City; granddaughter, Kristy Hobby and husband Daryl of Knoxville; grandson, Brad Chambers and wife, Angie of Lenoir City, mother, Nell Turpin of Loudon, brother, Bob Turpin and wife Carolyn of Lenoir City; sister, June Vincil and husband Wayne of Lenoir City; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mildred Jenkins, Mike Sherrod, Huchiale (Buck) Sherrod, all of Lenoir City, Charles and Rula Sherrod of St. Cloud, FL, James Herbert and Rose Marie Sherrod of Hartford, NC; many nieces and nephews; special friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Bill Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Fannin, James R., age 56, of 152 Oakland Avenue, Lenoir City, passed away Saturday evening October 9, 1999 at his home. James was retired from Strongwell. He was preceded in death by his father, Garner Fannin. Survivors: wife, Helen Linginfelter Fannin. Children, Madlyn Johnson of Lenoir City and Johnny Fannin of Loudon. Step children, Danny Davis, Jackie Davis, Mark Davis and Nora Stamey all of Lenoir City. Grandchildren, Heather Farmer, Eric Fannin, Timothy Farmer, Daniel, Dillion, Matthew and Ryan Davis, Heather Stamey and Christan Newman. Mother, Blanche Shell Fannin of Lenoir City. Brothers, Joe Lee Fannin, Willie Fannin, Johnny Lynn Fannin and Junior Fannin all of Lenoir City. Sisters, Brenda Britton of Madisonville, Nina Lee Moats of Knoxville. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 P.M. Tuesday Click Funeral Home Chapel Allen Russell and Rev. Joe Wallace officiating. Interment Lake View Cemetery. Pall bearers, Steve Thompson, Robert Smith, Charlie Bradley, Kent Buchanan, Johnnie Seals, Larry Stamey. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Crowder, Thomas Ezra, age 99, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday morning October 11, 1999 at the Farragut Health Care Center. Tom was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the Volunteer Sunday School Class and the Knox County Retired Teachers Associaton. He was a 50 year member of Avery Lodge 593 F&AM and Farragut OES Chapter # 459 where he was a Past Patron. Tom taught school in Roane and Knox Counties for many years and retired as a chemist from Union Carbide K-25. Preceded in death by wife, Anna Roberts Crowder. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Douglas and Elaine Crowder of Lenoir City. Daughters and son-in-law, Gretchen C. Harvey of Rockwood, Gorda and Henry Singletary Sr. of Wilmington N.C. 9 Grandchildren. 12 Great grandchildren. Brother, Ken Crowder of Ontario, Canada. Sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Oliver Lewis of San Bernardino, California. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7-8:15 P.M. Wednesday at Central United Methodist Church 201 B Street in Lenoir City followed by funeral services at 8:30 P.M. Rev. C. Mark Gooden officiating. Honorary pall bearers will be members of the Volunteer Sunday School Class . Family and friends will gather at 10 A.M. Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood TN for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church or to a charity of your choice. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Morrison, Iva Elizabeth Allison, age 69, of 2236 Williams Ferry Road, Lenoir City, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 12, 1999 after a lingering illness. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, W. E. Allison and Mamie Rupe Allison; brothers, Jim, Fred and Millard Allison; and sister, Lucy Doane. Survivors include loving and faithful husband, Howard C. Morrison; daughter & son-in-law, Karen and Darrell Smith; son & daughter-in-law, Joe and Lisa Morrison; grandchildren, Cameron Smith and Ethan Morrison all of Lenoir City; sisters, Willie Johnson of Knoxville and Jerry Goodwin of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Riner and Rev. Joe Lynn officiating. Family and friends will gather 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge.
Williams, Dexter Newton (Dude), age 80, of 701 West Fourth Avenue, Lenoir City, passed away Sunday evening October 10, 1999 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was retired from Union Carbide, Y-12 area after 32 years of service. He was a member of IBEW Local 760. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by his father, Jasper Williams; mother, Minnie Shipwash Williams; daughter, Penny Diane Williams; sister, Pearlie Mae Babb. Survivors: wife, Helen Morton Williams; daughter & son-in-law, Becky and Bill Teague of Greensboro, N.C.; son & daughter-in-law, Dexter Jr. and Eunice Williams of Lenoir City; son, David Williams of the home; granddaughter, Kary Leann Williams of Lenoir City; grandson, William Teague II of Greensboro, N.C.; sister, Martha Stapleton of Indianapolis, IND.; brother & sister-in-law, Michael J. and Shirley Williams of Oak Ridge; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant and Mr. Kent Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers, William Teague II, Glen Lee, Darrell Hamilton, Bobby Hamilton, Joyce Ann Curry, Judy Brandburg, Bill Flanagan and Chris Cook. Honorary pallbearer, Gaston Powers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Whistler, Donald Lee Sr., age 68, of Lenoir City formerly of Independence, Kansas passed away Thursday morning, October 14, 1999 at the Farragut Health Care Center. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. He served with the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. Don was a member of the American Legion Post #202 in Gatlinburg, TN. A National Officer of Jaycees and Order of Demolay. Survivors: wife, Maxine Spangler Whistler; parents, Glen and Thelma Whistler of Gatlinburg; four children, Donald Lee Whistler Jr. of Lenoir City, Susan Murray of Lenoir City, Burt Whistler of Atlanta, GA. and Sarah Womack of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Phillip and Mary Farmer and Whitney Smith; sister-in-law and husband, Sonya and George Fowler of Louisville, KY.; niece and nephew, Angela and Wesley Fowler. Family and friends will gather at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Knoxville for graveside services with Pastor L. C. Sparks D.D. of the St. John’s Lutheran Church officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917 or the Trinity United Methodist Church, 300 West Second Avenue, Lenoir City, TN 37771. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Gooden, Alice Suzanne (Suzy) (Kreme) (Ethel) Waychoff, age 48, of Gatlinburg, formerly of Chattanooga, born May 20, 1951, died October 13, 1999. Beautiful daughter of L.K. and Mary Jo Gooden, granddaughter of Floyd and Ida Gooden, Judge and Mrs. Joe F. Goodson. Wild times and free being marked her life and gave all who met her fantastic memories and overwhelming feelings of joy. Since her 1969 graduation from City High School in Chattanooga, and attendance at Tennessee Weslyan, she stretched her legs and found her way across this country too many times to count. She found her passion and exercised it at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. From that point on, a true artist walked among us. She moved from place to place, exploring and capturing the world. But the only place that was home was the Smokies. It is where she always returned and where she will always rest. Still missing her are her husband, Bob, children, Anna and Aaron, Mother, Mary Jo, Brothers, Joe and Sam and too many blood brothers and sisters to count. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu flowers memorials may be made to the ASPCA. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Ford, Earl Franklin, age 77, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning October 20, 1999 in Corbin Kentucky. Earl was retired from Holiday Inn as an Innkeeper. He was a member of Dutch Valley Church of God in Knoxville. A veteran of World War II serving with the Navy. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Flossie Stelman Ford. 2 Brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors: wife, Jean Hudson Ford. Daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tom Monk of Knoxville. Granddaughters, Gretchen Lambert and Amanda Lee. Grandson, Spencer Monk. 2 great granddaughters. Brothers, Charles Ford of Corbin Kentucky and Bert Ford of Winter Haven Florida. Sisters, Margie White, Carol Hopper and Mildred Felts all of Corbin Kentucky, Sarah Hacker of Bellingham Washington. Several nieces and nephews. Graveside services 2 P.M. Friday Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Rev. Jack Dean officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City Tennessee.
Brogan, Rev. Ester Y., age 45, of Edinburg, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday October 16, 1999 in Texas. Ester was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. A loving wife and mother and dear friend. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her father, Alberto Ybanez. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Jeff Brogan who is formerly of Friendsville. Daughters, April and Ashley. Son, Aaron all of Edinburg Texas. Mother, Valentine Ybanez. Brothers, Robert, Roy, Ramiro and Ernest Ybanez and Sister, Lydia all of Pharr Texas. Several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at Marietta Cemetery in Knox County at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday for graveside services Rev. H. Wayne Simmons officiating. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Heye, Pamela Karen, age 58, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday evening October 20, 1999 at her home after a courageous fight with cancer. Pamela was born May 21, 1941 in Pittsfield, Mass. to Francis and Gertrude Hall Douglas. She was married December 31, 1960 to Karl Heye. Before moving to Tennessee they lived in Appleton, Wisconsin for 19 years. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Timothy Douglas. Survivors: Husband, R. Karl Heye. Children and spouses, Kathleen and Robert Renaud of Appleton, WI., Christopher and Wendy Heye of North Wales, PA., Deborah and Michael Vanevenhoven of Appleton, WI., Karie Conley of Port Richey Fl., Collen and Mark Hietpas of Menasha, WI.; Grandchildren, Bryan, Andrew and Michelle Renaud, Michaela and Gus Vanevenhoven, Ryan and Kellie Heye and Dawson Hietpas. Brothers, Curtis Douglas of Colorado Springs, CO., Jon Douglas of Palm Bay, Fl.; Sister, Cindy Marcella of Edgartown, MA. Several nieces and nephews. A Mass of the resurrection will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City, Father Steve LaPard officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2500 Harrison Road, Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Velte, Bernard Ernest Jr., age 61, of the Tellico Village Community Loudon Tennessee, formerly of West Branch MI., Louisville KY., Tomball TX., Pascagoula MS., and Corning N.Y., passed away suddenly Thursday October 21, 1999 while visiting in Munising Michigan. born in West Branch Michigan he attended high school there and then attended Graceland College in Lamoni Iowa and Tri-State Engineering University in Indiana where he received a Civil Engineering degree. Barney was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and currently attended the Tellico Village Community Church in Loudon. He worked for Saint Gobain/Norton Industries as a Senior Application Engineer. His interests included a love of music, and of nature and he was an avid fisherman, bow hunter and golfer. Barney was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Ernest Velte Sr. A devoted husband, son and father, he is survived by his wife, Barbara Bauer Velte. Daughters and sons-in-law, Jenelle Elizabeth and Patrick Manuel of Marriottsville MD., Kristen Doreen and Jeff Hammond of Melbourne Australia. Grandchildren, Courtney, Madison and Cody Manuel. Mother, Jennie Ellis Preston Velte of Palm Harbor Fl. Brother, Carl Jon Velte of Munising MI. Sisters, Bernadine Ellis Braithwaite of Palm Harbor FL. And Carrol Irene Hacht of West Branch MI. Barney was also loved by his many nieces,nephews, in-laws and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 P.M. Monday October 25, 1999 at the Tellico Village Community Church Rev. Marty Singley officiating. Those considering memorials may consider the Kidney Foundation or the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City Tennessee in charge.
Robinett, Bonnie, age 99, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday evening October 21, 1999 at her home. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Garlie Robinett. Children, Margaret and Ray Robinett. Sons-in-law, Ray Brown and Paul Coley.Daughter-in-law, Edna Robinett. Survivors: daughters and son-in-law, Emma Jane Coley, Marie Turpin and Ethel Moore Robinett all of Lenoir City, Maxine and Bill Johnson of Kingston. Sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Erna Robinett of Dayton Ohio, James Rollen Robinett of Lenoir City, Tom and Linda Robinett of Lenoir City. 24 grandchildren. Several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 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. George Seay officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 P.M. Sunday at Pine Grove Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Justice, Andrew John, age 68, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, October 22, 1999 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. Retired from Wamplers Farm Sausage Co. after 42 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, Dave & Elsie Justice; sisters, Bernice Justice and Eula Miller; brother, Reese Justice. Survived by his wife, Anna Sue Roberts Justice; children, David Justice, Steve Justice, Roger Justice and Jeannie Adams all of Lenoir City, Anita Feezell of Athens; grandchildren, Derrick Davis, Courtney Adams, Josh Justice, Alexis Justice and Hannah Feezell; brother, Arthur Justice of Tacoma, WA.; sister, Ruth Perry, Spartanburg, S.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the East TN Veteran Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
Spoon, Kenneth H., age 71, of Lenoir City, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 23, 1999. Kenneth retired from Lenoir City Utilities and spent his retirement years playing golf, fishing, bowling and enjoyed singing in his church. Kenneth’s home church was Primitive Baptist Church but he frequently attended Highland Park Baptist with his children. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Spoon, sister, Alberta Aikens and brother, Hubert Spoon. Kenneth was a loving father to Dru and Lee Ellis, Becky Scarbrough, Janie and Rev. Tony Collins and Ken and Lisa Spoon. He was the proud grandfather of David and Joy Ellis, Christin Cooley, Justen and Eric Collins and great grandfather to Kayla Cooley who could always put a smile on his face. Others left to cherish all the memories are; The mother of his children, Amanda Spoon, his mother, Ruth Spoon, devoted sisters and brothers-in law, Mable and Clarence Brown, Nancy and Wayne Richardson, Judy and Harold Hembree. Devoted brothers and sister-in law; Bill and June Spoon and Jim and Loree Spoon. There are many other relatives and very close friends. A celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held October 25th at 7:00 pm at the Highland Park Baptist Church with Elder Chester Hembree officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Pallbearers will include; Glenn Williams, Coy Plemmons, Freddie Nelson, Ray Reno, Wayne Richardson, and Harold Hembree. Honorary pallbearers will include; Arnold McReynolds, Harry Plemmons, Jim Cook, Reaford Bailey, John Roberts, Joe Webester, Joe Williamson, Don Pardue, J.W. Seele, Bill Matlock, Jack Hickney, Carl Robinson and Herbert Linginfelter. Family and friends will gather at 11am Tuesday in the Loudon co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.
