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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEATH NOTICES FROM 2003
Janet Bryson Myers, 46, of Knoxville, died suddenly at her home Aug. 6. She was a lifelong Christian and graduated from Clinton High School and Walters State Community College. She was an LPN at Children’s Hospital for seven years, then a stay-at-home mom. Recently she resumed work at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Survivors include husband, the Rev. James Myers; son, James Lloyd "Jay" Myers; parents, Lloyd and Pat Bryson. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Shirley Trent Needham, 82, of Maynardville died Aug. 10 at St. Mary’s Hospice. He was a lifelong Union County resident and a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and usher. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium under Gen. George S. Patton, having received the Purple Heart. He served as Union County Selective Service Clerk for almost 30 years and was the owner and operator of Union Laundry and Dry Cleaners. He was a member of J.C. Baker Masonic Lodge and DAV Chapter 24. Mr. Needham served on the board of directors for Union Farmers Cooperative and Fairfield Glades Resorts. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Otha Monroe Needham; daughter and son-in-law, Shirlene and H.E. Booker Jr.; sons, Michael and Gregory Needham; and daughter, Kimberly Stooksbury; five grandchildren; sister, Vera Heiskell. Ailor Mortuary.
Jesse Edward "Shorty" Robertson, 87, died Aug. 9 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was retired from Rohm and Haas with 36 years of service. Survivors include wife of 64 years, Cleo Allen Robertson; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Judy Robertson; Frank Joseph and Barbara Robertson; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Ruby Smith Seaman, 86, of Knoxville, died Aug. 9. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. preceded in death by husband, Bob Seaman. Survivors include son, Bob Seaman; daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and Jack Carris; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Bessie Milligan. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Beulah V. Solomon, 78, of North Knoxville, died Aug. 15. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert Solomon; daughters, Mildred White and Martha Jane Solomon. Survivors include daughter, Elsie Abner; son, John H. Solomon; daughter and son-in-law, Dollie and Ernest Hendrickson; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Debbie Solomon; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great, great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Vaulton; sister, Vera Crowe. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
William Jeffrey Wilson, 47, of Heiskell, died Aug. 9 at Fort Sanders. He was the founder and co-owner of WWC Masonry and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Colleen; son and daughter-in-law, Rusty and Crystal Wilson; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Chris Moore; six grandchildren. Ailor Mortuary.
Elmer Eugene "Gene" Berney Jr., 70, of Heiskell, passed away Oct. 5. He was a descendant of Knoxville’s Swiss Colony and was a member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church where he served on the deacon board and was choir director for 38 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked for Armour & Co. for 25 years and for East Tennessee Packing Company. He was an excavating contractor before retiring. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Patsy Whaley Berney; son, Scott Casey Berney; daughter, Kelley Ilagan and husband, Edwin; brother, Jack Berney and wife, Margie; sisters, Doris Smith and husband, Frank, Louise McKinney and husband, John A. Jr., Lola Berry and husband, William, Alice Thomas; aunt, Lorene Berney Baker. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Irene Brown, 102, of Powell, passed away Oct. 8 at NHC St. Mary’s. She was a lifelong member of Powell United Methodist Church where she taught the nursery class for 50 years. She is the widow of Sam E. Brown. Survivors include step niece, Belvedora Adams; step nephew, Bill Adams, and several cousins. Memorials may be made to the Powell UMC Building Fund. (See story on page B-14) Rose Mortuary.
Estelle Janeway Cox, 83, of Maynardville, passed away Oct. 7. She was a charter member of Little Valley Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Kyle Janeway. Survivors include husband, J.P. Cox Sr.; sons and spouses, Kenneth and Mary Janeway, Jerry and Jane Janeway; daughter and spouse, Judy and Sam Perry; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepchildren, nieces and nephews. Cooke Mortuary.
Reba Niota Cobb Easterly, 96, of Fountain City, died Oct. 7 at Little Creek. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and a former active member of Broadway Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Henry V. Easterly. Survivors include her daughter, Freddie Lou Bolton (widow of Dr. Leon L. Bolton) of Memphis; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Richard Winstead of Brentwood; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard E. and Ruth McCloud Easterly, Joseph C. and Linda Idol Easterly; sister, Dixie Cobb McCoy; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Stevens Mortuary.
James Gordon Grace, 52, of Knoxville, passed away Oct. 11 at the home of his daughter. Member of Trinity United Methodist Church, former Scout Master, Troop 448 BSA, also the Loyal Order of Moose. preceded in death by his wife, Joan Longfellow Grace. Survived by daughter and son-in-law Julie and Steve Piller; son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Holley Grace; granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth Grace; parents Joe and Mary Jane Grace; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Dennis Reed; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Anne Grace, Jesse and Debbie Grace. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Lynnhurst cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service with Dr. Michael Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Great Smoky Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1333 Old Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Reba Hensley, 81, of Powell, passed away Oct. 5 at St. Mary’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Hensley. Survivors include sons, Ted and Tony Hensley; sister, Lovetta Stagnolia. Weaver Funeral Home.
Blondie Damewood Kitts, 83, of Luttrell, passed away Oct. 8 at Sunbridge HealthCare Center. She was a faithful member of New Friendship Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband, Robert "Bob" Kitts. Survivors include son and spouse, Alvin and Bessie Kitts of Luttrell, one niece and many friends. Ailor Mortuary.
Thomas Dexter Monroe, 69, of Luttrell, died Oct. 10. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He retired from the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1989 after 31 years of working in the Agriculture Census. He was a member of Crossroads Presbyterian Church. preceded in death by mother, Lenice Gentry Monroe Clapp; father, James Brown Monroe; sister Margaret Monroe Haley. He is survived by a loving wife of 48 years, Peggy Tolson Monroe; daughters and sons-in-law, Rose Mary Monroe, Susan and William Bellows, Patricia and Gordon Bell, Nancy and Timothy Haley; sons and spouses, Thomas Dexter Monroe Jr. and Karen Jack, John and Mary Monroe; 17 grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Patricia McKelvey. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel, the Rev. Robert Cook officiating, then proceed to Pleasant Grove cemetery on Satterfield Rd. in Luttrell for interment. Family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. Monday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Lelya Bayless Roe, 93, of Halls, passed away Oct. 9 at her home. Member of Heights Baptist Church in South Carolina. preceded in death by husband, James A. Roe; parents, P.L. and Minnie Bayless. She is survived by her brother, Clarence Bayless, and several nieces and nephews. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Linda L. Weaver Turpin, 55, of Knoxville, died Oct. 5 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Glenoaks Baptist Church and was preceded in death by husband, Homer Turpin. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Garland Taylor, Kristen and Christopher Henry; eight grandchildren; parents, Jessie and Ted Conard; sisters and brothers-in-law, Melissia Conard, Brenda and James McCarty, Lisa and Sean Goodman; uncle, Fred Davis; brother, Mike Davis; special friend, James Dalton. Stevens Mortuary.
Bobby Kenneth Washam, 70, of Luttrell, passed away Oct. 7 at St. Mary’s. He was a faithful member of Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly, and a retired employee of Silvers Furniture with 42 years of service. He was also a brick and stone mason. Bobby was a very talented musician with the fiddle and guitar and had his own country music band in the 1960s and ’70s, the original Bobby Washam and the Union County Ramblers. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ophelia Washam; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Ronnie Brown; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Vernon and Lowell; sister, Imogene Smith. Cooke Mortuary.
Clemmie Eugene Worley, 72, of Licking, Mo., formerly of Loudon, Hendersonville and Halls, passed away Oct. 9 at Texas County Memorial Hospital. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, Korean Conflict, and was retired from Aetna Insurance Co. Former employee of Viskase Corp. Following retirement, Mr. Worley was living his dream as a farmer in Missouri. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Peggy Oran Worley; children, Mike and Brenda Worley, Carla and Randy Blevins, Robin Duzane, Marty and Toshia Worley, Patti and Normando Barbery, and David and Judy Worley; brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Alvin and Loraine Worley, Walhala, S.C.; grandchildren: Madeleine, Mark, Matthew, Alex, Joshua and Rachel; step grandchildren: Adrian and Brandon. Funeral services 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, McGill-Karnes Chapel. the Rev. Fred Cook and the Rev. Alvin S. Worley officiating. Interment Loudon County Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by American Legion Posts 120 and 70 and the VFW Post 5150. Memorial contributions may be made to the Licking Pentecostal Church, Highway 63, Licking, MO 65542. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon.
Clara Rule Beeler died Dec. 22 at Williamsburg Villas. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Halls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Beeler. She is survived by step-sons and wives, Ray and Jessie Beeler, Jack and Patsy Beeler, Louie and Eva Beeler, and Kelly and Patsy Beeler; eight grandchildren; six nephews; four nieces; brother, John V. Rule and wife, Mary Elizabeth. Berry Funeral Home.
Darlene Dawson Buckner, 49, died Dec. 20 at home. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-laws, Larry S. Jr. and Karissa Buckner, Tony and Jennifer Buckner; son, Adam Buckner; mother, Elva Worsham Dawson; three grandchildren. Mynatt’s.
Christopher Allen "Chris" Griffin, 38, of Knoxville died Dec. 21 at Fort Sanders Park West Hospital. She was a member of Spring Street Baptist Church. Survivors: daughter, Whitney Elaina Griffin; fiancée and son, Billie and Chris Blattner; parents, Raymond and Betty Griffen. Mynatt’s.
Gladys Elizabeth Holmes, 84, of Knoxville died Dec. 22 at Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home in Rutledge. She was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Lee Holmes. She is survived by a son, Jack Harold Holmes of Knoxville; two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters. Berry Funeral Home.
Judy K. Larmer, 52, of Washburn, died Dec. 21 at her home following a long illness. She was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church and was an employee of Cherokee Health Clinics in Washburn and Maynardville for 27 years. Survivors: parents, Garfield and Gaynell Balley Larmer; nine nieces and nephews; six great nieces and nephews. Cooke Mortuary.
Lance Corporal James Dustin "Dusty" McManus, 20, of Halls died Dec. 23 as a result of an automobile accident. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a graduate of Halls High School, Class of 2001. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps. A fourth generation member of IBEW #760. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Stewart McManus. Survivors: parents, Jim and Kathy McManus; sister, Nikki McManus; brother, Bradley McManus; grandparents, Bob and Louise Chadwell, Jean McManus; aunts and uncles, Brenda Ridings, Sara and David Wilson, Joe McManus, Sammy and Paula McManus. Mynatt’s.
John Baxter "J.B." Ogle, 68, of North Knoxville, died Dec. 23 at Holston Healthcare. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by brother, Earnest C. Ogle. He is survived by wife Mary "Peggie" Ogle; sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Joan Ogle of White, Ga., Bobby and Pam Ogle of LaFollette and Jimmy Ogle of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Evangeline and Roger Phillips of Oak Ridge, Carlene Bowles of Knoxville and Emma Faye Holcomb of Astabula, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grand children; three brothers and a sister. Berry Funeral Home.
Frederick Luke Rosenbalm, 35, of Clinton, died Dec. 21 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was self employed by working on appliances and cars. He was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church in Briceville, Tenn. Survivors: former wife, Karen Rosenbalm; daughter, Rebecca Hill; step-daughter, Loretta Williams; son, Frederick Rosenbalm; one granddaughter; father, Hubert and wife, Genelle Rosenbalm; stepfathers, Claude Bullock and Charles Leinart; several aunts and uncles and nieces. Holly-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
