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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEATH NOTICES FROM 2003
Lucy G. Schumpert, 87, of Fountain City, died May 16 at St. Mary’s. She was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church and the widow of T.O. Schumpert. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Billie and Fred Graves; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Charlotte Schumpert, R.B. and Susan Schumpert, all of Knoxville. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 19, at 8 p.m. at Fountain City United Methodist Church following receiving of friends from 5-8 p.m. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Ray D. Allen, 72, died May 8 at home after a long struggle with cancer. He was born and raised in LaFollette and was a veteran of WWII. He was retired from Georgia Pacific in Hawthorne, Fla. Survivors include wife, Barb Allen; sons, Dave Allen and Mark Allen; daughter, Lisa Allen; grandchildren, Justin and Maranda Allen. He had two brothers and one sister. Roach’s Funeral Home, LaFollette.
Lena Baker, 86, of Maynardville, died May 5 at the Sunbridge Nursing Home. She was a Baptist and was preceded in death by her husband, Patton Baker. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Linda Sizemore, Don Sizemore, Bill and Patty Sizemore, Wade and Bernice Hurst; daughter, Ruby Sizemore; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Coffey Funeral Home.
Blanche Mae Baxter, 88, died May 2 at Hillcrest West Nursing Home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. She is survived by brother, John H. Baxter Jr.; and sister, Bea Prater of Powell. Rose Mortuary.
Carla Leeann Blevins, 25, of Maynardville, died May 4 in an automobile accident. She was a member of Ailor Dale Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Austin Ray Corum, Kaylon Joon Corum and Bricanna Jordan McGuire; mother, Deborah Henderson; sister, Jennifer Hicks; and brothers, Jason, Joshua and Casey Blevins; grandmother, Helen Henderson. Ailor Mortuary.
Mary Yvonne Stapleton Boling, 63, of Knoxville, died May 5 at Baptist Hospital. She was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills and a retired civil service employee. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, George L. Boling. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
William Glenn Bolus, father of Gresham Middle School assistant principal Chuck Bolus, died May 3 at St. Mary’s. Mr. Bolus was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church and was a veteran of WWII in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a graduate of ETSU with graduate work at UT, and was a retired newspaper reporter and writer. He was preceded in death by his son, William G. Bolus Jr. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Bain Bolus; daughter and son-in-law, Eva and Hugh LaFollette; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Janet Bolus, Chuck and Sandy Bolus, and Roberta Bolus of Mt. Juliet. He leaves 13 grandchildren and brothers, John, Franklin "Jack," and Dr. Michael Bolus. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Mary Ella Lovell Carmon, 70, of Halls, died May 7 at St. Mary’s. She was preceded in death by husband, James Carmon; daughter, Patsy; and granddaughter, Julie. Survivors include Thelma Sue and Charlie Russell, Nancy and Vic Connatser, Della Reynolds, Janice Kay Hemphill, Lois Mink; sons, James J. and Regina Carmon, Steve and Betty Carmon. Mynatt’s.
Douglas Caleb Daron Coffey, age three months, of Maynardville, died May 8. He is survived by his parents, Jennifer and Doug Coffey of Maynardville; a sister, Madison; brother, Aaron; grandparents, Charlotte and Bill Rollins of Maynardville; grandfather, Bill Smith of Jefferson County; Nell and Tip Coffey of Powder Springs. Ailor Mortuary.
Dr. Robert Edward "Bud" Dougherty, died May 2 at St. Mary’s. He was preceded in death by his wives, Bobbie Jean Fortner and Martha Eugenia Harger. He is survived by his wife, Virginia McFadden Dougherty; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Julie Wood Dougherty; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Stuart Bayne; mother, Evelyn Anthony Dougherty Deal. Dr. Dougherty graduated first in his class from Fulton High School in 1952. He received his bachelor’s degree from UT and his medical degree from UT-Memphis. He interned at Walter Reed Hospital and completed his residency at UT Hospital in 1965. He delivered more than 9,000 babies. East Tennessee Mortuary Services.
Donald C. Grahl Sr., 81, of Fountain City, died May 5 at NHC Knoxville. He was a member of Bright Hope Masonic Lodge and was a retired employee of the city of Knoxville. Survivors include wife, Betty Grahl; sons, Don Grahl Jr., Robert Grahl and Mike Grahl; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Bera Ervin and Mary Moore; brother, Henry Grahl. Mynatt’s.
Elizabeth Allen Helton, 87, of Kingston, formerly of Powell, died May 4. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Powell and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by husbands, Alvin W. Allen and Clifford Helton. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Deloris Allen. Stevens Mortuary.
Joe Keller Jr., 78, of Knoxville, died May 3 at his home. He was a member of Old Beverly Baptist Church and was employed for many years at Fountain City Exxon and Sherman Concrete before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Ginnie" Keller; daughters and sons-in-law, Lana and Randy Dellard, Lisa and Sammy Butcher; stepdaughters and spouse, Patsy and Louis Berg, Glenda Dazzo, and Connie Jenkins; son, Brian Keller; stepson, Garry Hubbs; 17 grandchildren. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Herbert "Red" Kidd, 69, of Fountain City, died May 9 at St. Mary’s. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and was retired director of Public Service for the city of Knoxville with more than 43 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Clancy Kidd. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Becky and Jim Dodson of Oak Ridge, Renee and Bob O’Connor, Jennifer Kidd, Mollie and Jim Krueger and Patty and Grad Wright; grandchildren include Ian, Logan and Austin O’Connor of Halls. Rose Mortuary.
Vaughn "Bud" Norris, 89, of Maynardville, died May 6 at St. Mary’s. He was a faithful member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He won many awards playing in checkers tournaments. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Smith Norris; daughters, Ruby Norris and Dorothy Tharpe; grandson, Michael Buckner. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin and Carolyn Buckner Norris, Carson and Doris Hensley Norris; daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and Carl Cooper, Mabel and Boyd Buckner; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great, great-grandchild. Cooke Mortuary.
Monte Monroe Palmer, 98, of Maynardville, died May 7. She was preceded in death by husband, J. Green Palmer. Ailor Mortuary.
Bobbie Helen Raley, 67, of Corryton, died May 9 at Ft. Sanders. She was a Baptist. Survivors include husband, Dewey Raley; sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Janice Raley, Daniel and Nancy Raley, Donathan and Jan Raley; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Randall Medley; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Cooke Mortuary.
Bernice Griffith Stewart, 76, of Knoxville, died April 30 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. She was a member of First Church of Nazareen for 50 years where she served as financial secretary. She was preceded in death by husband, Arthur "Giz" Stewart; daughter, Mary Katherine Stalcup. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Mac and Carol Stalcup; son and fiance, Dan Stewart and Brenda Goodman; granddaughter and husband, Mary Catherine Stalcup and Donald Mikula; grandsons, Matthew Stalcup and Michael Stewart. Stevens Mortuary.
Jessie Marie Tucker, of Knoxville, died May 6 at St. Mary’s. She was a Baptist and was retired from Bike Athletic. She was preceded in death by husband, Henry A. "Pap" Tucker. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Fred A. and Jeanette Tucker. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
Howard F. Zacharias, 78, of Knoxville, died May 5 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary E. Zacharias. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Murray Carter; son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Pat Zacharias. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Stella Sue “Dolly” Merritt Baker, of Luttrell, died May 17. She was a member of Warwick Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Russell; sons, Bill (Lena) and Rick (Jennifer); daughters, Arawanah Gardner, Pat (Patrick) Ramsey, Hazel Key, Alice (Nathan) Norman, Judy (Mitch) White, Anna (Wesley) Hinshaw, Kim (Wayne) Cochran; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister, Alice (Henry) Crawley, and sister-in-law, Janie Merritt. Mynatt’s.
Gladys Pickell Drake, 90, of Fountain City, died May 16 at Baptist Hospital. She was a longtime member of Riverview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Earl, and grandson, Michael Wiseman. Survivors include daughters, Barbara Duncan and husband, Harold, and Peggy Queener. Rose Mortuary.
Eloise C. Emmett, 82, of Knoxville, died May 17 at St. Mary’s. She was preceded in death by husband, Jack Emmett. Survivors include four nephews and two nieces; sister, Helen Burleson; and sisters-in-law, Sophia Emmett and Ann Twining. Mynatt’s.
Doyle J. Evans, 80, of North Knoxville, died May 19. He attended Temple Baptist Church of Fountain City and was a graduate of Rule High School. He retired with 21 years of service from U.S. Coast Guard. He also worked 18 years at Baptist Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Evans; daughters and spouses, Angie and Robert Nichols, Jenny and Rich Everett, Joy and Sam Newgent, Lisa and Jason Kennard; son and spouse, Sonny and Julie Evans; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
Clyde G. Faulkner, 75, of North Knoxville, died May 18 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. He was a member of Garden Creek Baptist Church and was retired from the U.S. Air Force with 21 years of service and the U.S. Postal Service with 18 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lorean Faulkner; five children and spouses, Launa and Tim Rutherford, Deborah and David Eggers, Steven and Linda Faulkner, Tina and Daniel Pope and Craig and Tammie Faulkner; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Daniel Faulkner and wife, Katherine; sister, Mildred Mathis. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
Raymond Clifford Hamilton, 86, of New Market, died May 16. He was a member of the McCampbell’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ruth Stiles Hamilton; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Edna Hamilton of Halls; sister and brother-in-law, Sally and Charles Moffett; sister, Lucy Adcock. Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge.
Edith Haynes, 92, formerly of Fountain City, died May 18. She moved to Tucker, Ga., almost three years ago to be near her granddaughter, Victoria Schwartz, and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodard, and her three sons, Allen, Fred and Bob. She is survived by daughter, Louise Haynes Wells; sister, Reva Guinn; sisters-in-law, Willie Bailey and Bernice Bailey. Stevens Mortuary.
Harry T. Helms, 78, of Maynardville, died May 21 at his home. He was a member of Miller’s Chapel Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Helen Stooksbury Helms; sons and daughters-in-law, Clayton and Sharon Helms, Roger and Kathy Helms, Bobby and Gail Helms, Arthur and Angie Helms; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Clarence Brantley, Louella and Ronnie Brantley, Martha and Lewis Arthur, Mary and Richard Livesay, Emma and Jim Bryan; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Dennis Helms. Ailor Mortuary.
Iva McCampbell “Nannie” Irwin, 88, of Knoxville, died May 20. She was a longtime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and a longtime employee of Shannondale Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter W. Irwin. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Rader; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred McCampbell Scandlyn. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Robert S. “Bob” James, 68, of Brock Road, Maynardville, died May 16 at St. Mary’s. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by wife, Barbara Ruth James; sons, Robert Avery James and Danny Sylvester James. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Kelley James, Michael and Kelly James, Kenneth James; daughters, Alpha Earnheart, Shirley Brown; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, sisters and brother-in-law, Ann and Rex Wallace, Mary K. Pierce, Pat Edwards; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Rose James. Cooke Mortuary.
