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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEATH NOTICES FROM 2004
Sharon McCreary Kirby, 51, of Atlanta, passed away May 28. She was the daughter of Tom and Nadine McCreary of Halls, and a graduate of the Halls High Class of 1970. She graduated from UT with honors in 1975 and had a 25-year career with Bell South. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Halls. Survivors include husband, Greg Kirby; parents, Tom and Nadine McCreary of Halls; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Mike Wallace of Atlanta. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Ralph V. McCoy, 83, passed away May 30. He was a veteran of WWII, receiving two bronze stars. Member of Atkins Baptist Church and Woodman of the World. Retired from Palm Beach Co. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Orthie McCoy; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and John Ewseychik; two grandsons; other relatives and friends. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Allene Mowery Medlin, 77, of Corryton, died June 3 at home. She was of the Baptist faith. State employee for 40 years including director of food service at Lakeshore Mental Health Institute. Survivors: daughter, Vivian Mowery; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Glenda Mowery; grandchild, Stefanie Mowery. Stevens Mortuary.
James N. Nowell Sr., 76, passed away May 25. Member of Tower Heights Baptist Church; retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 37 years of service. Survivors include wife, Betty Jo Nowell; children and spouses: Debby and Randy Effler, James N. Nowell Jr., Tony and Lou Nowell, Tim and Amy Nowell, Tina Nowell; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Thompson. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Mattie Beatrice Ownby, 83, passed away June 4 at UT Hospital. Member of New Beverly Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband, Ray Ownby. Survivors include sons, Jerry and James Ownby; daughter, Shelia Campbell; sister, Maude Wells; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Mynatt Funeral Home.
David Price, 91, passed away May 31 at Mariner Health Care of Norris. Member of Sharon Baptist Church, deacon emeritus and a 32nd degree Mason. Retired from Union Carbide Y-12 plant in 1975. preceded in death by beloved wife of 60 years, Alma Gooch Price. Survivors include children and spouses: Jo Anne and J.W. Roberts, George D. and Margaret Price; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Cecile V. Riffey, 95, passed away May 31 at St. Mary’s Hospice. She was a longtime member of Arlington Baptist Church. Mrs. Riffey was employed by the Knoxville Glove Co. for many years and later retired from DeRoyal Industries, where she enjoyed working until age 75. preceded in death by husband, Alex Riffey; daughter, Dorothy Raridan; and son-in-law, Virgil Raridan. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Jean and Bill Riffey, Virginia Mae and Richard Barnes; eight grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Cora Jones Sherlin, 83, passed away May 20 at NHC of Knoxville. Member of Temple Baptist Church in Fountain City. Survivors include husband of 56 years, Hugh Sherlin of Powell; brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Cora Jones; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mabel and Bill Sherlin, Dimple and Wayne Thompson. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Roy Merrell Shockley, 74, formerly of Luttrell, passed away May 30. Mr. Shockley owned and operated a furniture store for 17 years and served as city recorder in the town of Luttrell. After moving to Nashville in 1966, he worked as a recording technician at several studios where he worked closely with artists such as Elvis Presley, Porter Waggoner, Dolly Parton and Jerry Reed. preceded in death by son, Michael R. Shockley; and grandson, Brian Benson Taylor. Survivors include Billie Rose Shockley; children and spouses: Tim and Jenny Shockley, Cindy and Phil Taylor; three grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, L.C. and Edith Shockley; longtime companion, Mamie Underwood and family. Ailor Mortuary.
A new home for Tony B?, 86, passed away May 31 at NHC Knoxville. She was a member of Reunion Baptist Church and the widow of Pryor Lee Smith. She played piano for a gospel group and had played for several singing conventions. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Myra and Wayne Wells; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Ted Allen Troutt, 42, of Corryton, passed away May 28 at Baptist Hospital. He was a member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Verlan and Wanda Troutt; wife, Caroline Troutt; son, Matthew Perry Troutt; daughter, Lauren Nicole Troutt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Verlan Jr. and Nancy Troutt, Steve and Debbie Troutt. McCarty Mortuary.
Donald Roy Wallace, 66, passed away May 30. Member of Union Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Iva Wallace; children and spouses: John and Jennifer Wallace, Lisa and Jeff Breeden; two grandsons; brother, Frederick E. Wallace. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Clarence Dennis Weaver, founder of Jiffy Drive Ins,, passed away June 2. He was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church, member of Oriental Lodge No. 453 F&AM, 32nd Degree Mason, member of Kerbela Temple, and past president of South Knoxville Lions Club. He expanded the historic Jiffy Drive Ins to 57 locations in 10 states before selling the business and venturing into real estate development projects. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris O. Weaver; brothers, Paul Weaver and Donnie Weaver; sisters, Lassie Woody, Goldie Martin and Dosha Raley; three children, Margaret Spangler, Dennis J. Weaver and Sandra L. Weaver; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Estle M. “Ed” Williams, 81, passed away May 28. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Williams retired from Knox Manufacturing as well as the Knox County Sheriff’s Office after serving as a reserve deputy for 35 years. Survivors include wife, Ruth Williams; brother, Park Williams; four stepchildren and 20 grandchildren. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Roetta R. Yarber, 92, of North Knoxville, died May 29 at University of Tennessee Hospital. She was a member of the former Park Lane Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 2698. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Clyde M. Yarber; daughters, Shirley June McCroskey and Elizabeth Juanita Shockley. She is survived by daughters and spouses, Ruth and Ronnie Stailey, Bea Beeler and Billie Jeffers, Mildred and Bill Norman; son-in-law, Robert C. McCroskey Sr.; 10 grandchildren including Debbie Lett of Halls; 19 great grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Charles Edward Black, 73, of North Knoxville, passed away May 17. He was a retired welder from Knox-Tenn Rental and a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a proud member of the 101st Airborne Division. Survivors include former wife, Betty; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Dene French, Sharon and John Kelley, Karen and Jon Cook; grandchild, Margaret Grace; brothers and sisters, John Black, Mary de la Rocha, Deanna Parker, Carol Kitchens, Kyle Black and Margaret Tatem. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
Eula Mae Simmons Turner Cox, passed away May 18. Member of Milan Baptist Church for 70 years, singing in the quartet. preceded in death by husbands, Rector Vertrue Turner and Herbert F. Cox; infant son, Charles Verture Turner; great-granddaughter, Jessica Dawn Grizzell; great-great-grandson, Christian Lee; brother, Gilbert Simmons; sisters, Minnie Beeler, Laila Goforth, Maude Zachary, Ruth Skeen, Grace Hankins. Survivors include daughter and son, Helen and J.C. Grizzell; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Bess Lay, Faye Garrett; stepsons and wives, Thurman and Faye Cox, Wayne and Patricia Cox, Hubert Cox and Jack Cox; step-daughters and husbands, Anna and Clayton Waggoner, Melba and Joe Lovell, Christine and Bill Sexton. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Charlotte Ann Fleming, 49, of Knoxville, passed away May 16 at her home. Member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters, Candy Henry, Leslie Williams; former husband, David L. Fleming; sister, Jean Heifner and husband, Carl; brothers, Billy Crain, James Crain and wife, Tammy; grandson, Little David Henry. Berry Funeral Home.
The Rev. Earl H. Goforth, 89, of Corryton, passed away May 17 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. Member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He was a Baptist minister for 57 years, pastoring in Knox, Anderson and Grainger counties. preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Grace Varnell Goforth. Survivors include children and spouses: Clyde Goforth, Betty and Keith Cleveland, Narvel and Elizabeth Goforth, C.L. and Pat Gray, Wayne and Linda Goforth; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Grady Tindell and Nina Garrett. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Ethel Ann Haugaard, 69, passed away May 19 at home. Member of First Christian Church of Knoxville and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Haugaard; brother, Claudis C. Cole. Survivors include children and spouses, Lisa J. Holt and Brent; Kevin Haugaard, Timothy and Joy Haugaard; four grandchildren; sister, Jeanne C. Lyda. Mynatt Funeral Home.
J.W. Hickle, 74, of Crossville, passed away May 20. He was retired from the U.S. Marines with 23 years of service during Korea and Vietnam conflicts. Member of Milan Baptist Church. He was a retired driver with Roadway and a member of the Teamsters Local 519. He spent time in Nashville playing guitar and singing with many old country music stars. He wrote lyrics for Ernest Tubb. Survivors include wife, Shirley Hickle of Crossville; children and spouses, Jerry and Julie Atkins, Jackie and Gail Atkins, Jeff and Connie Atkins, Jennifer and Butch Truan; sister, Willie Mae Atkins; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. He was buried at Bakers cemetery in Luttrell.
Michael O. Kelly, 59, of Knoxville passed away May 15 at St. Mary’s Select. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church and was retired from sales for Bullock Commercial Buildings. Survivors include wife of 38 years, Jimmie Kelly; son, Michael Kelly and fiancee Rena Gass; grandchildren, Austin and Megan Kelly; sisters, Pat Gresham and Martha Powell; mother-in-law, Helen Cooper. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Tim Langley, 34, of Maynardville, passed away May 18 in Los Angeles. Member of Temple Baptist Church of Fountain City. Survivors include wife, Tessa Langley; stepsons, Calvin, James and Josh; parents, Jack and Carolyn Langley; four stepgrandchildren; brother, Tommy Langley. Stevens Mortuary.
William Berl Mason, 78, of Maynardville, passed away May 19 at Ft. Sanders. Member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church, veteran of WWII, U.S. Marine Corps. Member of J.C. Baker Lodge 720, Scottish Rites, York Rites. Survivors include wife of 58 years, Anna Perry Mason; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Debbie Mason, Kenny and Shelia Mason; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Cooke Mortuary.
Jim R. Mikels Sr., 68, of Knoxville, passed away May 18 at Baptist West. He was a member of Greek Orthodox Christian Church and was employed by WATE-TV from 1968-94 when he retired as general manager. U.S. Navy veteran and member of numerous civic organizations. Survivors include wife, Peggy Mikels; children and spouses: Jimmy Ray and Sheila Mikels, William A. “Tony” and Julia Mikels, Lisa M. and Jimmy Skiles, Susan R. and Greg Johnson; 10 grandchildren; brother, Bill A. Mikels; sister, Carolyn Smith. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Patricia A. Perry McCroskey, 55, passed away May 18 at home. Member of Chil-howee Hills Baptist Church and graduate of Central High School (1967) and Nathan-iel Hawthorne College. Employed by Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Survivors include husband, David; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Karen Collins; stepchildren and spouses, Chrystal and David McCroskey Jr., Ronald and Brittany Atkins, Sasha McCroskey; two grandchildren; brother, Bart Perry; mother-in-law, Carolyn Murrell. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
James Austin Eugene McFalls, born and died May 14 at UT Medical Center. He is survived by his parents Nathan and Kellie McFalls; grandparents, Darrell McFalls and Kathy Herrell; James McCarty Sr. and Renea Malfino; great-grandparents, Jamie McFalls, June McCarty, Rosemary and Earl Carr, Verlin Cox. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Charles Reese Miller Jr. passed away May 15 at age 74. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of Maryville College in economics with a master’s degree in transportation from UT. He had a long and fulfilling career in the oil business. He was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Carolyn; sons and daughter-in-law, Richard A. and Yvonne Swingle, Marvin L. Swingle; sister, Sara Ussery. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Imogene Booker Munsey passed away May 19 at Ft. Sanders. Member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church and owner/operator of Munsey’s Beauty Shop. preceded in death by husband, J. Will; son, Gary William; grandson, Joseph Erin. Survivors include children and spouses, Joe Ed and Cecile Munsey, Gale “B. Bub” Munsey, Karen Dale Wynn and Angela Carol “Cookie” Lundin; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Laura Sue “June” Russell. Cooke Mortuary.
