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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEATH NOTICES FROM 2004
Nancy Lou Cash Williams, 58, of Corryton, died Aug. 7 at her home. Survived by husband, James T. Williams; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Billy Schnaitman; son, Mark C. Williams; one grandson; siblings and spouses: Beverly and Gregg Randolph, Sam J. and Judy Cash, Donnie and Patti Cash, Bobby and Debby Cash, David and Angi Cash. Stevens Mortuary.
Leanne Marie Baker, 55, died at her home July 26. She was director of care manager and auxiliary services at Parkwest Hospital. In 2003, Parkwest established the “Leanne Baker Professional Nurse Award” to be given annually to recognize registered nurses and their significant contributions to raising the professional standards in nursing, The award is modeled after the many outstanding qualities Leanne Baker represents: Caring for the vulnerable, a continuing commitment to quality, and a dedication to instilling trust and promoting teamwork in all aspects of healthcare. She is survived by husband, A. Wayne Baker; daughter, Jessica Lyn Barile; stepdaughter, Michelle Dion Schmidt; stepson, Patrick Wayne Baker; four grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Michael E. Bales, 53, passed away July 26 at St. Mary’s. Member of Fairview Baptist Church and retired from TVA. Survivors include wife, Bobbie Bales; son, Shane Bales; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Steve Weaver; grandson, Zane Andrew Weaver; mother and stepfather, Betty and James Brown; sisters, Wanda Brown, Janice Brown and Cathy Ford. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
George Gordon Bonnyman, 84, died July 30. He served in WWII, winning several citations and awards. He served as president of Blue Diamond Coal Co. and director of the National Coal Association. He is survived by his wife, Isabel Ashe Bonnyman; five children; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Iva A. Willocks Bridges, 88, of Karns, passed away July 26 at the family home. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church since 1935 where she taught the Card Class for a number of years. When Iva was 16 years old her mother, Della Jane, passed away and she had the responsibility of helping her father care for her two younger sisters and doing the household chores. In 1945, Clyde and Iva moved back to Knox County from Trenton, Mich., where they bought a farm on Carpenter Road and reared their six children. In 1986 her second son, Cecil, passed away. In 1991, Clyde, her husband of 59 years, passed away. Later that same year, in November her first son, Leon, passed away. Iva continued to live at the family home on Carpenter Road where she enjoyed her flowers and four children. Iva was a giving compassionate person who delighted in helping others. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Ray and Linda Bridges, Karns; Glenn and Trudy Bridges, Pittsburgh, Pa.; daughters and son-in-law, Shirley Baker, Mary Lou and David Coffey; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Willocks Edington and Mildred Willocks Lane; special friend, Dorothy Huskins; five nieces. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Mary Lucille Byerley passed away July 29 at St Mary’s. preceded in death by husband, Paul Vernon Byerley, and son, William Howard Byerley. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Maggie Byerley; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Elizabeth Chambers Christenberry, 84, died July 29 at her home. Member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral and first chair of the Dogwood Arts Festival. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dr. H.E. Christenberry Jr.; four children; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Lillie M. Hankins, 94, of Heiskell, passed away July 26 at Cookeville. Member of Hillvale Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband, John Hankins. Survivors include children and spouses: John and Sarah Hankins, Robert Hankins, Margaret Gaw, Audrey Carroll; 16 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Margaret Creech Hickman, 83, of Halls, passed away July 28. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Retired from Palm Beach Co. Survivors include husband, Leslie Hickman; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Skipper Bean; two granddaughters. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Helen Varner Howerton, 85, passed away July 29. Member of House Mountain Baptist Church. preceded in death by her sons, Clayton Edward Howerton and Paul Leonard Howerton, and daughters, Lynda Joyce Howerton and Janice Sue Sharp. Survived by chidlren and spouses: William Bruce and Lillian Howerton, W. Pauline “Polly” and Earl Jordan, Barbara V. and Robert W. Button, Carol D. and Tony Rowe, Sandra A.”Sandy” and John D. Joslin, Marjorie H. “Margie” and Rick Struzinski, and Ada R. and Jim Pratt; 26 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Malcolm R. Jones, 81, of Powell, passed away July 28. Member of Central View Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Gearlene Jones; sons, Herman Ray and Leonard Lee King; two granddaughters; 12 brothers and sisters. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Dorothy “Bernice” Keck, 72, of Corryton, passed away July 24 at St. Mary’s. preceded in death by husband, the Rev. Bobby Keck. Survivors include children and spouses: Rick and Pam Keck, Mike and Debra Keck, Mark and Chrissi Keck, Carolyn and Carl Chesney, Connie and Benny Garner, Sharon and Andy Crass, Tracy and Raymond Jackson, Gayle and Wayne Nicely; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Ailor Mortuary.
Sam Liu passed away July 24. He was the original founder of the Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant. Survivors include his wife, Judy, and children, Connie and Kelly. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel.
Janice Hinton Lusk, 53, of Fountain City, died July 19 in St. Augustine. preceded in death by husband, Chris Lusk; and sister, Judy Bradshaw. Jan is survived by children, Jeffrey and Elizabeth; sisters and spouses, Karen and Jim Cogburn and Sharon and Terry King; brother-in-law and spouse, Gilbert and Sandi Lusk of Halls. Member Washington Pike UMC. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Harry Claude Rainwater passed away July 31. Retired from Robert Shaw where he was a precision machinist. He was veteran of U.S. Army and served in Germany. He is survived by wife, Joann Rainwater; children: Sharon Wilson, Jackie Newman, Debra and Tom Housley, Judy and Tom Hausmann, Bill Newman; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
William S. “Bill” Rowan, 95, passed away July 28. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. Retired public accountant with Toms Food Co., veteran of WWII. preceded in death by wife, Charlotte Rowan. Survivors include wife, Sherry Rowan; brother, Harry C. Rowan; sister, Jenny Wolfe. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Dewey L. Seabolt, 65, passed away July 26 at St. Mary’s Holston Health Care Hospice Unit. He was of the Baptist faith; preceded in death by parents: John and Grace Seabolt; brother: Charles “Uncle Charlie” Seabolt. Survivors: wife: Louise Seabolt of Knoxville; daughters and son-in-law: Karen and Jody Manis of Knoxville, Cindy Seabolt of Las Vegas; son: John Seabolt of Knoxville; grandchildren: Ronnie Williams and Kimberly Williams; stepgrandchild: Corey Manis; several nieces and nephews. “The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of NHC Ft. Sanders and the staff of St. Mary’s Holston Health Care Hospice Unit. “We were truly blessed with your care.” Funeral service 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Dr. Alan Smith officiating. Family and friends will meet at Tennessee State Veterans cemetery at 11:15 a.m. Thursday for interment at 11:30 a.m. with full military honors by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Donald C. Strunk, 80, of Fountain City, died July 23 at UT Medical Center. Member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Before his lengthy illness, Don was with Cherokee Aviation for more than 27 years. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Survivors include wife, Ada Kirby Strunk; stepchildren and spouse: Jim and Kay Bateman, Bee Bateman and Judy Bateman. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Anne Baker Thornburg, 74, died July 25 at her home. Attended Knoxville High School and UT where she was a member of Tri-Delta Sorority. Active member of The Church of the Good Samaritan. Her professional career included work at Lavidge & Assoc. and Mark H. Luck, DDS. Survivors include children and spouses: Gwen and Mark Luck, Bill and Jane Vaughn, John Thornburg, Jeff and Gina Thornburg; three grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Jack Dance; four stepchildren. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Donald Miller Tucker, 81, died July 25. Mr. Tucker worked his long career with his brother, Thomas M. Tucker and father, R.S. Tucker, who founded Power Equipment Company. Mr. Tucker attended St. Andrews School and served in the U.S. Army. He attended UT, where he was an active member of SAE Fraternity and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church and was active in organizations including the United Way, YMCA and the Salvation Army. preceded in death by son, Ray H. Tucker. Survived by wife, Jo-Anne Kuhlo Tucker; children, Mark H. Tucker, Janie Tucker Gibbs, Julianne Tucker Hartman, Donald Tucker, Joan Tucker Fife, Sheila Tucker Reno; niece, the Rev. Louisa Tucker Parsons; nephew, Thomas M. Tucker Jr.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Rolen Walker, 60, of Maynardville, passed away July 26. Member of Loveland Baptist Church and Blazing Star Lodge No. 455 F&AM. He was manager and funeral director at Cooke Mortuary. preceded in death by wife, Mary Carmon Walker. Survivors include wife, Thelma Walker; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Wendy Walker; step son, Ronald Johnson; three grandchildren. Cooke Mortuary.
Ruby Lee Whedbee, 84, passed away July 30 at Northhaven Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her son, John Arthur Lee Whedbee, and daughter, June Marie Rolen. Survivors: husband, Charles Edward; children and spouses: Charles “Earl” Whedbee, Lisa and Bill Thompson; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Dessie B. Wood Ames, 84, of Kokomo, passed away June 27. preceded in death by husband, Trenton Ames. Baptist. Survived by five children and their families of Kokomo; brother James V. McCoy, Andersonville; sisters, Ronus Miller and Alma Simmons of Knoxville and Dorothy Earnheart of Maynardville. Notice by Cooke Mortuary.
Charles Arnwine, 69, passed away June 29 at St. Mary’s. U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from Tom’s Foods. Survived by wife of 45 years, Margaret; children and spouses: Steve and Sue Arnwine, Michelle and Mark Whited, Randy and Sharon Arnwine; sisters, Ruby and Betty Arnwine of Maynardville, Polly Karnes of Florida; five grandchildren. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
William “Lloyd” Cabage, 82, passed away June 25. U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. preceded in death by wife, Earline Cabage. Survivors include children and spouses: Bill and Kay Cabage, David and Lisa Cabage, Leann Cabage; six grandchildren. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Calvin C. Connatser, 79, passed away June 30 at NHC Fort Sanders. Survivors: wife, Norma Connatser; children and spouses: Brenda and Mike Weesner, Glenda and Robert Cash, Cinda Stansberry, Penda Rider, Victor and Nancy Connatser, Norman Connatser, Calvin C. Connatser Jr; 31 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Newell Connatser. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Ruth G. Davis, 71, passed away June 26 at her home. Longtime member of Fountain City United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was formerly active with Fountain City Ballpark and also enjoyed bowling, bridge and was active with Boy and Girl Scouts. preceded in death by husband, Bennie J. Davis; son-in-law, Douglas J. Franklin; brother, Roy Gough. Survived by children and spouses: Steve Davis, Christine Davis Franklin, Richard and Patricia Davis, Catherine Davis Fuson; 13 grandchildren; brother and wife, Richard and Gloria Gough; brother-in-law and wife, Gerald and Carolyn Davis. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
Wendell R. Ellis, 74, passed away June 27 at Hillcrest North. Member of Miller Lutheran Church, veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired welder from Dow Chemical Co. preceded in death by wife, Juanita Ellis; adopted son, Edward Ellis. Survived by son, Daniel R. Ellis of Ohio; stepson, Gene Dunn, and adopted son, Ernie Ellis; sister and brother-in-law, Aileen and William Yarberry of Halls; 10 grandchildren. Rose Mortuary.
