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Donn Smith Stelzer, age 44, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away after a short illness in Parkwest Hospital on August 27, 2003. Donn was a graduate of Alexis I duPont High School, Wilmington, Delaware as well as both the Hoffman Flight School and the United Jet Training Center of Denver, Colorado. He was Chief Pilot for T & T Ball Corporation of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was an aviation enthusiast from his teens and the Civil Air Patrol was his stepping stone to the wonderful world of flight. He is survived by his wife Nancy Cook Stelzer and son Christopher Glenn Stelzer; his parents Glenn and Marion Stelzer of Greenville, Delaware; his sisters Susan Stelzer Dickinson of Fareham, England; Jeanne Stelzer/Shroy of Carson City, Nevada; and several beloved nephews and a niece. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2003, in the Chapel of the Cokesbury Center across the street from the Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9908 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37922 for their "Celebration Recovery" Program. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the family of Donn Stelzer.
Krane, Dr. Robert Joseph (Bob), age 65, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Thursday afternoon, August 28, 2003 at his home. Dr. Krane was a Mechanical Engineering Professor at the University of Tennessee and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Krane. Survivors: wife of 43 years, Toni; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Haleh Krane of New Jersey, Matthew and Kathleen Krane of Indiana, Gregory and Catherine Krane of Seymour; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Beth and Jon Derr of Illinois, Kathryn and Earl Reed of California; grandchildren, Sara Derr, Nika Krane, Stash, Patrick, Michael and Robert Krane, Joseph, Alex, Paul and Jacob Krane; mother, Gertrude Krane of Illinois. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with Father John Dowling officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pregnancy Help Center, 5103 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Krane family.
Shirk, Valerie of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2003. She was born October 11, 1936 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Elaine and Benjamin Hexham. Siblings include Martin Hexham (deceased), Pete Olack (Renee) of Michigan, Richard Olack (Gail) of Michigan and Sherry Qualkenbush (Donald) of Loudon. She married longtime friend Edward Shirk on November 17, 1956 in Michigan and raised three sons, Michael (Kristine) of MI, Steven (Cheryl) of NC, Randall (Kimberly) of CT and one daughter, Denise Cobb (Charlie) of MI; eleven grandchildren include: Michelle, Anna, Brandon, Jared, Amanda, Dustin, Karen, and Julia Shirk, Joseph, David and Emily Cobb. Valerie was an avid ceramic artist and taught classes to share her art. She also was accomplished in crocheting, supplying each family member with a keepsake afghan in addition to the many, many afghan's she gave as gifts. Valerie had a wonderful, never ending sense of optimism and a heart of gold. She gave generously of herself to her communities both in Michigan and Tennessee. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend! All who knew her, were blessed by the gift of her friendship, counsel and wisdom. She loved life, her crafts and her soaps, but above all else, she loved her family. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. with Father David Boettner and Father John Dowling officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Autistic School Association (Burger School), Garden City, MI. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Valerie Shirk.
Moore, Jerry Wayne, age 65, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, August 2, 2004 at his home. Jerry was a member of Hensley’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. An employee of Wal-Mart. He was veteran of the U. S. Army and National Guard. Preceded in death by parents, Roland and Marie Moore. Survived by his wife, Margie Moore; son, Jerry William Moore of Wichita Falls, TX; daughters, Julie Juarez of Wichita Falls, TX, Ann York and husband, Kenny of Indianapolis, IN and Peggy Shelton and husband, Richard of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Michael Crass, Zeb Crass, Sarah Hisaw and Anthony Aguilar; great grandchildren, Amitee Crass and Michaela Crass; sister, Anna Marie Greenwood, Wichita Falls, TX; uncles and aunt, Cecil and Mildred Ireland of Grandview, TX; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Ricky Wiggins officiating. Family and friends will gather by12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 1 p.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jerry Wayne Moore.
Wyatt, Othel "Jack", Colonel U.S. Army Retired, age 89, of Farragut, passed away on July 30, 2004 after a short illness. Col. Wyatt was born on September 23, 1915 in Coleman County, Texas. He joined the Army in 1933 and served in the South Pacific during WWII. He participated in campaigns in New Guinea, Luzon, the Philippines, and in the Battle for Leyte Gulf. He served 31 years in the Army in various positions and locations around the world., including as an advisor to the Royal Greek Army where he was decorated by King Paul, then the King of Greece. He also served in the Joint U S Military Advisory Group in Mali, Africa where he served as an advisor to the U S Ambassador. He retired from the Army in 1966. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Presidential Unit Citation and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. After leaving the Army, Colonel Wyatt owned and worked in several business enterprises in Austin, TX, Petersburg, VA and Chattanooga, TN before retiring and moving to Knoxville in 1989. Colonel Wyatt was a member of the Church of Christ, Lamesa, TX and an endowed member of the Marfa Lodge, #596, Marfa, TX. He was preceded in death by his son, James Michael Wyatt; parents, Pearl Elizabeth and James R. Wyatt; brothers, J. R. Wyatt Jr. and Floyd Wyatt. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Shirley Boyd Wyatt; daughter-in-law, Becky Wyatt of Knoxville; son, Delbert Dee Wyatt of California; 3 grandchildren. Services will be held in the Rotunda at the Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery on Lyons View Pike at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday August 4, 2004. An Honor Guard from Ft. Campbell, Ky and the Volunteer State Veteran Honor Guard will render full military honors. The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Wyatt family.
Barnett, Elizabeth Oran (Lib), age 80, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, August 2, 2004, at Park West Hospital. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Lib was an avid gardener and lover of wildflowers. She was a member of Suburbia Women’s Club, Lenoir City Garden Club and The Knox Herb Society. A tireless community volunteer, she also enjoyed quilting. Lib was a former First Lady of Loudon County. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (Barney) Barnett; parents, Kitty and Willis Oran; brothers, Joe, Chester, John, Herbert, Jack and Kenneth Oran; sisters, Anna Lucille Oran, Mary Catherine Litt and Mattie Mason. Survived by children, Dr. Charles Barnett and wife, Sheila, Mary Sowell and husband, Dr. Jonathan Sowell, and Dan L. Barnett all of Knoxville; grandchildren: Kaley and Nick Barnett, Web and Carrie Sowell; sister, Reba Jean Wolfe and husband, John Earl of Sweetwater; brother, Gordon Oran and wife, Janet of Spartanburg, S.C.; sister-in-law, Joyce Pardue of Sweetwater; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City with Dr. Mark Gooden and Rev. Doug Crowder officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in West View Cemetery in Sweetwater for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: Teacher’s Resource Center c\o Loudon County Education Foundation, P.O. 430 Loudon, TN 37774. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Elizabeth (Lib) Barnett.
Hammer, Rev. Neville A. Jr., age 74, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, August 2, 2004, at his home surrounded by his family. Neville was a retired minister in the United Methodist Church. After retirement, he and his wife attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Lenoir City. Neville was preceded in death by his parents, Neville A. Hammer, Sr. and Lena M. Woody Hammer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Arlita Forehand Hammer; children, Gene Hammer and wife, Karen of Georgia, N. Al Hammer III and wife Carol of Maryland, Lisa Vasilatos of Knoxville, and Amy Reedy and husband, Robert of Kingsport; grandchildren, Keara and Kristen Hammer, April and Alan Little, Jennifer Vasilatos, and Jacob and Mark Reedy; great grandchildren, Trevor Wingate, Emily and Cody Little; sister and brother-in-law, Aileene and Lewis Horner; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Judy Hammer all of Knoxville, Gene and Susan Hammer of North Carolina, John and Mildred Hammer of Georgia; mother-in-law, Mabel Forehand. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with a Celebration of Life to follow at 8 p.m. Rev. Charles Burnett, Rev. Gary Baker and Rev. Walter Smalley will be officiating. Family and friends will gather at Lakeview Cemetery in Lenoir City at 11 a.m. Thursday for graveside services and interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley Woods United Methodist Camp, 329 Wesley Woods Road, Townsend, TN 37882. Please mark for Camping Scholarships. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Rev. Neville Hammer.
Brown, Karen Elizabeth - age 40 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, August 2, 2004. A 1982 graduate of Lenoir City High School and a member of Central United Methodist Church. Karen was employed by Cherokee Health System in Lenoir City. She always seemed to befriend people who needed help. Survived by her daughter, Sara Henson; parents, James and Ida Beth Brown; brother, Kevin Brown and wife, Lori all of Lenoir City; cousins, Amanda and Hannah Brown of Lenoir City; uncles, Dennis Brown and wife, Nancy of Denver, CO, Evans Myers and wife, Carol, John Myers and wife, Shelly; cousins, Braxtol and Joseph of Little Rock, AR; aunt, Nancy Jeffrey of Batesville, AR; grandmother, Wanda Myers of Little Rock, AR; cousins, Ginger Jeffrey of Little Rock, AR and cousin, Dr. Charles Jeffrey and family of Tulsa, OK. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, August 5, at Click-Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Dr. Mark Gooden officiating. Family and friends will gather by 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 6, at Click-Hawkins Chapel and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 11 a.m. graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Karen Brown.
Colvin, Beth Elaine Cosby, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday morning, August 5, 2004 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Beth was of the Baptist faith. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, artist and interior designer. Beth was a graduate of Palmetto High School, attended Florida State University and was an active member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Blanche Cosby. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Ashley and Richard Remeta of Knoxville, Cristy and Randy Onkotz of Greenville. SC; grandchildren, Andy and Lindsay Remeta, Parker and Peyton Onkotz and father of her children, Craig Colvin of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Father John Dowling officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Highland West Memorial Gardens. In memory of Beth's mother, Blanche, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber RD., Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Beth Colvin.
Montgomery, Gwen left to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 7, 2004 after seventy-three years on this earth. She was married to Robert Montgomery, having celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary early at their home on Clearwater Lake, Farmington, Maine last July. Gwen and Bob both were raised in St. Albans, Queens County, New York City and went to school together from the fourth grade through high school. Gwen joined Bob when he was stationed in Germany soon after they married. They lived in Bamberg and Schweinfurt and traveled to various western European countries on leaves. Gwen chose to be a homemaker, giving up her career as a statistical typist and office manager for a CPA firm in NYC to raise their two children, Paul who died on June 7, 1999 and Robyn who is married to Bruce Wagner of Farragut. Gwen taught Sunday School at several churches where they lived on Long Island and New Jersey. Summers were usually spent on Clearwater lake near Farmington, Maine with the children and her sister, Elaine Bohrer and her children, with the husbands joining them as they could on vacation. Upon retirement, Gwen and Bob lived in Maine for five years before moving to Tellico Village in 1989 to help take care of their only grandchild, Faith Wagner. They moved to Avalon to be closer to family and church in 1999. A memorial service will be held at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 4 p.m. with Pastor Brad Brinson officiating. A reception will follow the service at the home of Robyn and Bruce Wagner at 11015 Crown Point Drive in Farragut. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Building Fund of Two Rivers Church, 11543 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37922 would be appreciated. Click Funeral Home, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Gwen Montgomery.
Franklin, Richard Wayne (Red), age 52, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 9, 2004. He owned and operated Mr. Transmission Inc. in Oak Ridge for over 10 years. He was well known and liked, and loved to play golf and boating. Richard was a member of the Fort Loudoun Yacht Club for years and really enjoyed his boating friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Hood and Edith Franklin. He is survived by his brother, Gary Lee Franklin and wife, Sherry of Lenoir City; his sister, Linda Willis-Hurst and husband, Buford of Lenoir City; nieces, Suzanne McKelvey and Diana Mayfield of Lenoir City; nephew, Tim Willis and wife, Renee of Lenoir City; special aunt, Maudell Franklin of Lenoir City; special cousin, Patricia Searcy of Springfield; special friends, Rex Llewallyn of Acworth, GA and Mike Sims (Coach) of Knoxville; and many more beloved cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ernie Varner officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Richard (Red) Franklin.
Vineyard, Evelyn Johnson, age 77, of Loudon, passed away Monday August 9, 2004 at her home. She was a member of Jackson Chapel Baptist Church. Evelyn was retired from Yale & Town after 37 years service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Willie Johnson; sister, Joyce Johnson, and grandparents, Joe and Mary Johnson. Survived by her husband of 32 years, William T. (Taters) Vineyard; sister-in-laws, Ethel Buchanan and Thelma Franklin; brother-in-law, Leon Vineyard; aunts and uncles, Katherine Bright, Ruth J. Hood of Colorado, Glen and Enos Johnson. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with Funeral Services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Ricky Kirkland and Rev. Frank Parris officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Rev. Gary Cook and Rev. James Patterson officiating. Pall bearers will be Chad Scott, Steve Aaron, Reford Kirkland, Red Johnson, Mike and Cody Watts. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Evelyn Johnson Vineyard.
Hill, Meredith Rader, age 86, of Knoxville, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at her home. Meredith was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City. She was an avid bridge player. Meredith retired as the Head of the Technical Reports Department for the Metallurgy Division at X-10 in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.E. (Ed) and Mayme Rader; son-in-law, Jack French. Meredith is survived by her husband of 69 years, Joe Hill; daughter, Marge French of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jack Randall French of Atlanta; Margo Jacqueline French of Key West, FL; great-grandson, Joseph Nigel French of Atlanta; sister-in-law, Martha Conner of Lenoir City; special niece, Patsy Bellington of Dallas, TX; several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Dr. C. Mark Gooden officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 301 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Meredith Hill.
Umbricht, Fred E., age 67, of Rarity Bay Community in Vonore, formerly of Weaverville, N.C. and Bartlett, Ill. passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Park West Hospital in Knoxville, TN. He was Vice-President of Toyoda Manufacturing Engineering. Fred was a Shriner and Mason. He was also a member of the Naval Reserve and the Manufacturing Engineering Society. Preceded in death by parents, Lucian Umbricht and Margaret Rowland Umbricht. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Janie Humbard Umbricht; daughter, Diana Umbricht and son-in-law, David Skelton. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Fred E. Umbricht.
Knowles, Evelyn Smith, age 78, of Antioch, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004, in Antioch. She was of the Baptist Faith. Evelyn loved music and was a member of several area gospel groups. Preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Knowles; parents, Orville C. Smith Sr. and Dora Chester Smith; sisters, Irene Knight and June Latham; brothers,Wayne and Robert Smith. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Boyd “Gus” Knowles of Antioch; children, Brenda Knowles of Antioch, Wayne “Buck” Knowles of Lenoir City, Gene Knowles of Clarksville; grandchildren, Angie Wilkerson and husband, Darrell of Lenoir City, Lisa Bowlin of Jefferson City, Tammy Key of Lenoir City and Ryan and Lindsey Knowles of Clarksville; great grandchildren, Chase Wilkerson of Lenoir City, Josh and Carey Bowlin of Jefferson; sister, Ann Mickel of Lenoir City; brothers, Buddy Smith of Lenoir City and Boyd Smith of Sweetwater; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Seay officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Evelyn Knowles.
Jacobs, Anna Mae “Polly” “Mamaw”, age 85, of Lenoir City, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 13, 2004. She was preceded in death by parents, Julian and Martha Palmer; brother, Ralph Palmer and nephew, Paul Palmer. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Wilbur H. Jacobs; special son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Jane Jacobs all of Lenoir City; granddaughters, Christy Neary of New Market, Melissa (Michael) Johnson of Maynardville and Beth (Scott) Hilbelink of Knoxville; three special great grandbabies, Ashley Anna, Dustin Jacob and Heather Jane Hilbelink; sister, Ruth Allen of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Cooper officiating. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 2:30 p.m. Monday and proceed to Lenoir City Cemetery for 3 p.m. graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Polly Jacobs.
Ezell, Michael Ray (Mike) age 29 of Kodak, formerly of Powell, went to be with his Lord Saturday August 15, 2004 at his home. Mike was a member of He Is Ministries Worship Center in Knoxville. He was a graduate of Powell High School. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde and Wanda Ezell. Survivors: brothers, Adrian and Jordan Pitts; aunt, Mildred Bunch of Powell; uncles, David Weigel of Atlanta, GA and Albert Weigel and wife Loretta of Powell. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at He Is Minstries Worship Center, 3707 North Broadway with Rev. Lee Jeffers officiating. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Asbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909 or to Cerebral Palsy Group Home, 4332 Ollie David Rd., Knoxville, TN 37914. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Ezell family.
McCulloch, James Michael (Mike), age 30 of Loudon, passed away Monday, August 16, 2004. Mike was a manager with Shoney’s. Preceded in death by his sister, Paula McCulloch; father, James Kenneth McCulloch; grandparents, Lester and Nina Giles of Lenoir City, Jim and Cora Lee of Athens . Survived by mother, Mildred Giles McCulloch of Loudon; brother, Paul McCulloch of Loudon; sister, Deborah McCulloch of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. Rev. A. J. Crawford will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mike McCulloch.
McCulloch, James Michael (Mike) - age 30 of Loudon, passed away Monday, August 16, 2004. Mike was a manager with Shoney’s. Preceded in death by his sister, Paula McCulloch; father, James Kenneth McCulloch; grandparents, Lester and Nina Giles of Lenoir City, Jim and Cora Lee of Athens . Survived by mother, Mildred Giles McCulloch of Loudon; brother, Paul McCulloch of Loudon; sister, Deborah McCulloch of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7:30 p.m. Rev. A. J. Crawford will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mike McCulloch.
King, B.J. (Joe), C.P.A. of Knoxville, TN and resident of Lenoir City, TN, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2004. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He attended Murray State University on a football scholarship before serving in the Army. After returning from the Army, he attended and later graduated from East Tennessee State University with a B. S. degree in Accounting. He began his accounting career working for the State of Tennessee where he became a state audit supervisor. He opened his own practice in the late 1960's and audited across middle and east Tennessee. He was a jovial and kind-hearted man, who loved his family and friends. Preceded in death by father, Carl King of Duff, TN; mother, Bessie King of Duff, TN and sister, Ruby York of Cleveland, OH. Survived by wife, Joyce Ann Wilson King of Lenoir City; daughter, Teresa King of Lenoir City; son, Brian King and daughter-in-law, Christy King; granddaughters, Katie Lynn and Sarah King; all of Lenoir City; sisters, Pearl Rubick of Baltimore, MD and Faye Marlow of Duff, TN; brother, Jim King of Duff, TN; niece, Rondi Hinkle of Baltimore, MD; nephews, Jeff and Darryl Marlow of Duff, TN. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 23, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, Lenoir City with Rev. Eddie Chasteen officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The graveside services will be at Copeland’s Chapel Cemetery in Sparta, TN on Tuesday morning, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. C.S.T. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital . Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of B.J. (Joe) King.
Jones, Vida, age 83, of Knoxville, formerly of Buffalo, NY and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away Saturday morning, August 21, 2004 at her home after a long illness. Vida was a member of the Church of the Good Samaritan, Episcopal . She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Vida was an avid china painter and artist. She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Jones. Survivors: husband, Kenneth Jones of Knoxville; son, Brian Jones of Knoxville; daughter, Sheila Nadeau of Whitesboro, NY; grandchildren, Ken Jones, Heather Simon and husband Jason, Brooke, Ross and Koty Nadeau; great grandson, Braden Simon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Jones family.
Miller, Col. Dixie M., United States Army Reserve (retired), age 85, of Lenoir City, passed away early Sunday, August 22, 2004 at NHC HealthCare, Ft. Sanders. He was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. A veteran of World War II, he saw combat action in Germany and Czechoslovakia and served in the occupation of Japan. He was drafted as a private and retired from the United States Army Reserve as a Colonel. He later served many years as the Veteran Officer in Loudon County. He was a 50 years + member and past president of the Lenoir City Rotary Club. Also, he was one of the Original Directors of the Loudon County Boys and Girls Club. A native of Union County, graduate of Horace Maynard High School class of 1937 and the University of Tennessee College of Agriculture class of 1942, he taught at Lenoir City High School for 33 years and was a lifetime member of the NEA. Preceded in death by parents Robert Eli (Dixie) and Naomi Cook Miller, sisters Ruby Baker, Opal Hale, Maude Bartolett, Edna Palmer and nephew Paul Palmer. Survived by wife Nep McCosh Miller of Columbus, GA; sisters Goldie Miller and Bonnie Miller of Lenoir City, Winnie Cross of Albany, KY, Wilma Maples of Gatlingburg, Naomi Barker of Columbia; brother Glen Miller of Grand Junction, CO; step children and spouses: Sam and Barbara Warren, Beth and Ric Shean all of Columbus, GA, Mike and Virginia Warren of Fulsher, TX; several step-grand and great grand children; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a special thank you to everyone at NHC HealthCare - Fort Sanders for all the care you gave Dixie and also to Juanita Valentine, special weekend caregiver. The family will receive friends from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Members of the Lenoir City Rotary Club will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. in Big Barren Cemetery, Union County, Maynardville, TN. Military honors will be conferred by East TN Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Loudon County Boys and Girls Club, c/o Ron Tilley, 1206 East Broadway, Lenoir City, 37772; Big Barren Cemetery, c/o Doyle Moore, 493 Fall Creek Rd., Maynardville, TN 37807, or the charity of your choice. Click’s Lenoir City in charge of.
Jelinek, June Southard, age 67, of Knoxville TN, formerly of Washington, DC, Muncie, IN, Brecksville, OH, Lancaster, OH and Plainview, AR, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, August 22, 2004 at her home. June was a member of First Baptist Church Concord, Farragut, TN, and the Faithful Followers Sunday School Class. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. June started her career with the FBI in Washington, DC and later worked with a law firm in St. Louis, MO. She became a homemaker after her marriage on March 17, 1956. June was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Lofland Southard. Survivors: devoted husband of 48 years, James Jelinek; sons, Dr. James Jelinek Jr. of Great Falls, VA, Stanley Brian Jelinek and Timothy Jon Jelinek both of Westerville, OH; grandchildren, James William Jelinek III, Andrew Yung Jelinek; father, Willis M. Southard of Gravelly, AR; sister, Susan Southard Haas of North Little Rock, AR. And many cousins. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Worship Center of First Baptist Church Concord. Funeral services will follow at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Steve Peek and Mr. Lew Floyd officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Young Gravelly Cemetery in Gravelly, AR with Rev. Charlie Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Concord. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Jelinek family.
Dunaway, Samuel J. (Buddy), age 79, of Kingston, passed away Monday, August 23, 2004 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. A retired repairman. Buddy was an avid C. B. Radio Operator. Survived by his sister, Mary Lou Williford of Harriman; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends at Liberty Baptist Church. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Cave Creek Cemetery with Rev. Randy Griffis officiating. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Buddy Dunaway.
