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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEATH NOTICES FROM 2003
Robert A. Schaad Jr., 81, of Knoxville, died Dec. 21. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Survivors: several nieces and nephews. Mynatt’s.
William H. Seymour, 61, of Maynardville, died Dec. 23 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of J.C. Baker Lodge #720 F&AM and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was the former owner/operator of the 33 Bridge Marina in Union County. He is survived by wife, Sue Seymour; parents, Swan and Joan Seymour; brother, Joe Seymour; four nephews and five nieces. Cooke Mortuary.
Zelphia Lona Stern, 92, of Powell, died Dec. 23 at the family home. She was a member of the Eighth Avenue Church of God. She was preceded in death by husband, Noble Stern Sr. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Elanor and Ronnie Vincent of Powell, Dorothy Batchlor and Julia Wilson, both of Knoxville; sons and daughter-in-law, Noble Jr. and Barbara Stern of Nashville, Randolph and Rudolph Waldrep. Stevens Mortuary.
John D. Thompson, 94, of Knoxville died Dec. 21 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. He was the oldest member of Sharon Baptist Church, former member of the old County Court, owner of a grocery business for 16 years, former employee of the city of Knoxville and the state of Tennessee. Survivors: wife, Betty Mullins Thompson; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Norma Thompson; daughters and sons-in-law, Cordina and David Spangler, Peggy and Hose Aries and Betty and Jack Byrd; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Mynatt’s.
Jean C. Aultom, 73, of Alcoa, died Nov. 24 at Fort Sanders. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. David L. Aultom; daughters and sons-in-law, Terry Hicks of Maryville, Becky and Paul Gentry of Maryville, Vicky and Mike Hammontree of Greenback, Kimberly White of Maryville; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Ginger Aultom of Alcoa, Tim Aultom of Michigan, John and Jackie Aultom of Knoxville; 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elsie and Jack Wilkerson of Powell, June and Larry Simpson of Maine, Birdie Hawkins of Powell; sisters-in-law, Trula Duggan of Powell, Helen Cline of Kodak, Imogene West of Strawberry Plains. Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
Carra Evans Burns, 91, of Corryton, died Nov. 26 at her home. She was preceded in death by husband, Hugh Lloyd Burns; sons, M.C. Burns and Orbit Glenn urns; daughter, Janet Pope, and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Burns. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Norma Burns, Clayton Burns, Randy and Pat Burns; daughters and sons-in-law, Geneva Lynch and John Dawson, Dorothy and Johnny Headrick, Josephine and Gary Bloomer, Linda and Gene Riffey; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home.
Thomas Karnes Bishop Jr., 76 of Powell, died Saturday, Nov. 30, at Baptist Hospital. Member of Powell United Methodist Church. Retired employee of Martin Marietta with 41 years of service. preceded in death by: parents, Thomas Sr. and Margaret Bishop and grandson, Jason Bishop. Survivors include wife, Penelope Bishop; son and daughter-in-law, James and Jeanne Bishop, sons, William and Steve Bishop; grandchildren, Billy, Alaina and Eric Bishop and several great grandchildren. Service 8 p.m. Tuesday Mynatt’s Chapel, the Rev. Edwin Mitchell officiating. Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenwood cemetery for interment service. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mynatt’s.
Jennifer Lee Camisa, 36, of Alcoa, died Nov. 23. A native of Athens, she was a Central High School graduate. Survivors include her father, John E. Camisa, and mother and stepfather, Lou Feezell Dempsey and J. Keven Dempsey; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She graduated from UT and was a certified public accountant with the state of Tennessee. Mynatt’s.
Fate Chesney, 92, of Maynardville, died Nov. 30 at St. Mary’s. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Chesney, and sons, David and John Chesney, and son-in-law, Clifford Harrell. He is survived by four daughters and two daughters-in-law; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great, great-grandchild; sister, Stella Braden. Mynatt’s.
Mary Lou Childress, 60, of Knoxville, died Nov. 29 at UT Hospital. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church and was a very caring and loving mother. She is survived by children, Kenneth Fisher, Terry and Pat Smith, Drama and Wayne Miller, Debbie and Johnny Shultz; mother, Zola Watson; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Etta Mae Parrott, Nell Anderson; brother, Charles Parton. Mynatt’s.
John David Cockrum, 46, of Knoxville, died Nov. 28. He was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, the Rev. Dudley and Barbara Cockrum; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Ginger Cockrum; sister, Sandra Tidwell; uncle and aunt, Howard and Mildred Cockrum. Mynatt’s.
Henry C. Collins, 77, of Knoxville, died Nov. 29. He was a member of Faithway Baptist Church, a retired employee of Merita Bakery and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Reta Collins; children and spouses, Shelia and Wayne Belew, Danny and Marlene Collins, Sandra and Freddie Williams, Linda Hobert, Karen and Chester Queen, Dennis and Denise Collins, Debbie and Dio Lewis; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Mynatt’s.
Darrell Kent Cooke, 50, of Knoxville, died Nov. 25 at Oak Ridge Methodist Center. HE was a member of Ft. Sanders Baptist Church. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Chrissy Cooke; daughter and son-in-law, Kristie and Jason Morrow; three grandchildren; mother, Mona Cooke. Rose Mortuary.
Violet Viola Crain, 77, of Knoxville, died Nov. 23. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include husband, Wilburn A. Crain; sons, Billy and Jimmy Crain; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Carl Heifner and Charlotte and David Fleming; daughters-in-law, Laura, Tammy and Becky; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great, great-grandchild; sisters, Della Blankenship, Ludia Mae Jenkins; brothers, Clarence and Gib Jenkins. Mynatt’s.
Pamela Kaye Elkins Crownover, 45, of Knoxville, died Nov. 24. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Crownover; son, Tony Zacha; mother, Polly Elkins; brother, Bill Elkins; nephew, Daniel Elkins; niece, Holley Elkins; stepchildren, Sharon and Grady Crownover. Mynatt’s.
Carlos H. Davis, 68, of Knoxville, died Nov. 23 at his home. He was a member of Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church and owner of C.H. Davis Plumbing Co. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Hopson Davis; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Richard Wright; son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Tammy Davis; five grandchildren. Ailor Mortuary.
Ronald Lee Drinnon, 64, of Powell died Nov. 30 at Ft. Sanders Medical Center. Retired SFC U.S. Army, lifetime member of DAV. Member of American Missionary Baptist Church where he was a deacon of good standing. preceded in death by parents James and Thelma Drinnon; brother, Curtis Drinnon. Survivors: wife of 42 years, Hazel Drinnon; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Timmy Long; son, Michael Drinnon. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Mynatt’s Chapel with interment in Halls Memory Gardens. Military honors by Volunteer State Honor Guard. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mynatt’s.
Ethel Roach Edmonds, 79, of Knoxville, died Nov. 30 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville and was the secretary of the former Bell Ave. Baptist Church for 38 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Edmonds, and is survived by a sister, Evelyn Roach; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Robert Neff; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Oscar H. and Ruth Edmonds, Eugene and Janette Edmonds, Richard and Jackie Edmonds. Rose Mortuary.
Homer Jennings Foster Sr., 87, of Heiskell, died Nov. 24 at Atria-Weston Court. He was a Baptist and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Allie Ridenour Foster. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jomer J. Jr. and Judy Foster of Heiskell; daughter, Patricia Woods of Maryland, daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Benny Clotfelter of Powell and Joyce and Richard Hall of Heiskell; three stepchildren; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four step-grandchildren- and seven step great-grandchildren. Mynatt’s.
Dorothy L. Garlington, 75, of Knoxville, died Nov. 24 at St. Mary’s. She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in 1986. She was preceded in death by husband, Norman Garlington, and sister, Mary Wise. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Michelle Garlington; granddaughter, Sydney Garlington; niece, Sandra Wise. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
Jack Steven "Steve" Goddard, 51, of Manchester, died Nov. 23. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School. He was a S.P. 4 in the U.S. Army and a former member of the Manchester City Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Opal M. Goddard; daughters, Stephanie and Melanie Goddard; grandson, Houston Easton; granddaughter, Skyler Alford, all of Manchester; mother, Barbara A. Goddard; brothers, Mark Goddard, Neil Goddard; sister, Cindy Goddard, all of Knoxville. Rose Mortuary.
Jerry H. Handley, 62, of Powell, was buried Nov. 29 at New Gray Cemetery. He was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church and was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 33 years. He is survived by his wife, Sue Handley; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Joe Neal; two grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. Rose Mortuary.
Neta Lay Hinton, 82, died Nov. 24. She was a Central High School graduate and a member of the Lay Packing Co. family. She was a founding member of the AKIMA Club and was a past president of the Fountain City Study Club. Rose Mortuary.
Bracey Needham Large, 99, died Nov. 25 at UT Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Large, and sisters, Maranda Needham Munsey and Zola F. Needham. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and the church’s Women’s Missionary Union. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Lewis and Betty Lou Yoder, Doris June Large, and Samuel and Faye Cox, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jenny Cox Raines and her son, Thomas; Samuel Thomas Cox, Katy Davis and Alice Calloway Yoder. Rose Mortuary.
Alice Pearl Leeper, 92, of Knoxville, died Nov. 29 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. preceded in death by husband, Joe l. Leeper. Survivors: sons, Charles Riggs and wife, Carolyn; William Riggs and wife, Betty; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Mynatt’s.
Inez H. Matheny, 82, of Powell, died Nov. 25 at the home of her daughter. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, and was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd H. Matheny. She is survived by two children, Teri and husband, Eddie Spradlen, of Powell, and Bruce and wife, Jill, Matheny of Alabama; five grandsons; two great granddaughters. Woodhaven Funeral Home, Powell.
Lelia Lusk Maples, 80, of Maynardville, died Nov. 30 at her home. She was a member of Hines Creek Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Maples Sr. She is survived by sons, Boyd Maples Jr., Mangrum L. "Roy" Maples, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great, great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Lusk; sisters, Dora Lawrence, Corryton, June David, Knoxville, and Ray Long, Grainger County. Cooke Mortuary.
