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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEATH NOTICES FROM 2004
Donald R. “Chief” Manis, 70, of Halls, passed away Feb. 17 at UT Medical Center. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and owner of Easy Money Pawn Shop. Survivors include children and spouses: Connie and Ronnie Wagner, Donna Manis, Donald Wayne Manis, Kathy and Charles Burton; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary.
Esther “Donnita” Noland, 52, of Luttrell, passed away Feb. 17 at home. She is survived by husband, Richard Noland; children and spouses: Missy and Mike Padden, Cindy and Scott Young, Richard Noland II; six grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Mary Ogle; sisters and brothers-in-law, Reba and Leonard Ridenour, Ruby and Eddie Beeler. Ailor Mortuary.
Lyvonne Kegley Peterson, 55, of Powell, died Feb. 18 at her home. She was a member of Erwin Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dean Peterson. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Jeff Vogt; sister and brother-in-law, Jody and Roger Nave. Ledford Funeral Home, Erwin.
Bonnie Sellers Reid, 86, of Knoxville, passed away Feb. 20 at UT Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Arlington Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband, Sam Reid; son, James Thomas Reid; and brother, L.C. Sellers. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Betty Reid and Ron Hirsch; son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Anne Reid; grandson, Brent Reid. Her sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Homer Rayburn, live in Powell. Stevens Mortuary.
Lynda Sexton, 54, of Maynardville, passed away Feb. 19 at UT Medical Center. She is survived by son, Gregory Ellison, and daughter, Lora Cochan; seven grandchildren; father, Lee Roy Sexton; brothers, Jimmy and Michael Sexton; sister, Wanda Sexton Keck. Cooke’s Mortuary.
Juanita Louise Strong, 71, of Norris, passed away Feb. 17 at home. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Prior to retirement she worked at the former Magnet Mills and retired from Windwood Health Care Center. Survivors include husband, Charles Strong; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Tim Snoderly of Halls; sister, Willie Maude Rector; brothers and spouses, E. Lynn and Ailene Phillips, Frank and Judy Phillips, Kyle and Mary Phillips, Robert “Bobby” and Kay Phillips; grandson, Hunter Snoderly. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Ruth Dyer Tharpe, 88, of Luttrell, passed away Feb. 18 at Sunbridge Health Care Center. She was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by husband, Earl Tharpe. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Jerry and Brenda Tharpe; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren. Ailor Mortuary.
Zelma Ruth Williams, 82, of North Knoxville, died Feb. 16 following a brief illness. She was a longtime member of Lonsdale Baptist Church and more recently a member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville. She worked until her retirement in the Knox County Schools where she served as administrative secretary to three superintendents. preceded in death by husband, John W. Williams Sr. Survivors include sons and spouses: Jack E. and Carolyn Williams, John W. Jr. and Peggy Williams. Rose Mortuary.
JoAnn “Jody” Adams Lett Wilson, 68 of Knoxville, passed away Feb. 15 at St. Mary’s. She was a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. She was retired from the University of Tennessee Department of Educational Sociology after 20 years. Survived by daughters and spouses, Sadonna Lett and Christopher A. Chandler, Regina Lett and Larry Wayne Johnson; two grandchildren. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Linda Sue White Wollen, 59, of Knoxville, passed away Feb. 13. Survivors include son, Melvin Wollen; grandson; mother, Fannie White. Rose Mortuary.
Dr. Mark D. Bringhurst, 79, of Knoxville passed away July 18 at St .Mary’s. He was affiliated with Lake Hills Presbyterian Church and a member of Holston Hills Country Club. He served in the U.S. Navy as a pharmacist’s mate during World War II. He graduated from the University of Utah with a PhD in immunology. Dr. Bringhurst was instrumental in the development of several lifesaving vaccines. His medical knowledge created the successes of Plasma Alliance of Knoxville. Survivors include wife, Helen Manley Bringhurst; son, Mark Manley Bringhurst; daughter, Martha Ellen Bringhurst. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Shirley Jean Coffey-Cosby, 62, passed away July 18 at NHC Fort Sanders. Member of Temple Baptist Church of Fountain City and OES Chapter No. 69. Survivors include husband, Elmer L. Cosby; son and daughter-in-law, Rickey L. and Betsy Cosby; sisters, Mary Lyne Grey, Louise Dotson, Gaile Coffey, Geneva Bierkamp, Teresa Holloway. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Helen Giffen Dickson, sister of Fountain City resident Lowell Giffen, passed away July 15 at age 88. A UT graduate, Mrs. Dickson taught school in Knox and Blount counties. Among her students was U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander. Other survivors include two sons, a daughter-in-law and two granddaughters. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home.
Juanita “Candi” Fair, 44, formerly of Knoxville, passed away July 21 in Niota. Member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Survivors: mother and stepfather, Bessie and Louis DeLozier of Luttrell; brothers, Boyd and Dillon Whitehead; sisters, Genellaibe Whitehead and Roberta Fair. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Billie G. “Bill” George, 77, of Halls, passed away July 20 at his home. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and a 54 year member of J.C. Baker Lodge No. 720 in Maynardville. He retired from road construction, mining and farming. Survivors include wife of 53 years, Phyllis Ailor George; children and spouses: Julia and Danny Cox, Rena and Gary Beeler, Judson George, Kendall and Tammy George; eight grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Graves; brothers, Jim and Max George. Ailor Mortuary.
Lucille Harris Grissom, 76, of Norwood, passed away July 17 at Ft. Sanders. Member of Emerald Ave. United Methodist Church. Survivors include husband, Ralph “Catfish” Grissom Jr.; children and spouses: Virgil and Maria Grissom, Michael Grissom, Chris Grissom, Ralph and Trish Grissom III; sister, Mary Marshall; brothers, Bill and Carlos Harris. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Lisa Robyn York Headrick, 44, of Powell, passed away July 13 at her home. Survivors include husband, Ray Headrick; daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly Verran, Rachel and Ronald Dills Jr., Rebecca and Timothy Wolfenbarger; four grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and Don Cross, Jamie and Wayne Stephens, Penny York, and Tammy and Barry Newcomb; brother, James York; mother-in-law, Mamaw Headrick; special friend, Iva Savage; stepsister, Debbie Litley. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Pearl Hurst, 81, passed away July 21 at home. Member of Dutch Valley Church of God for more than 50 years. Active in women’s ministries and a member of Fountain City Garden Club. She retired from UT-K Computer Center in 1993. preceded in death by son, Asher Hurst Jr.; brother, Claude; sister, Hazel. Survivors include children and spouses: Eleanor and Charles Robertson, Andrew and Glenda Hurst, Julie Howard, Nancy and Charles Jones and Arlena Jones; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, the Rev. Eugene Roberts; sisters, Nancy Carrell and Betty Riffey. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Alice Collins Kenny, 43, died July 19 at her home. Survivors include husband, Raymond Keeney; sons, E.L. Fox and Billy Fox; mother, Bonnie Collins Hill; sisters, Elsie Humphrey, Wilma Collins and Darlene Hurst; brothers, Earl, Johnny, Billy and David Collins. Rose Mortuary.
Ronnie W. Lane, 55, passed away July 20 at St. Mary’s. Member of First Apostolic Church and Burlington Lodge No.763 F&AM; a 32 degree Mason, and a past Worshipful Master. Retired from U.S. Navy and from Norfolk and Southern Railroad. Survived by wife of 34 years, Pamela Milstead Lane; children and spouses: Stacey and Greg Kurtz, Ronda Freeman, Joshua and Lori Lane, 11 grandchildren; parents, Ralph and Mary Lane; sister and brother-in-law, Christina and James King; brothers, O’Conley and Steve Lane. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Mossie Needham, 93, of Washburn, passed away July 23. Member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband of 70 years, Basil Needham; sons, Boyd and Gene Needham; daughters, Stellmo McCormick, Betty Lois Needham, Rita Needham. Survivors include daughters, Fern Tharp of Luttrell and Jackie Needham of Washburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Bonnie Needham, Duane Needham; daughter-in-law, Christine Needham; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Cooke Mortuary.
Andrew Luther Robertson Jr., 75, passed away July 21 at UT Hospital. He was a produce retailer in the Claxton/Powell area and a POW during the Korean War with the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include wife, Pauline Robertson; children and spouses: Ronald and Gale Moretz, Richard and Mary Moretz, Johnny and Jill Robertson, Janice and Michael Barnes; sister, Faye Lynch; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Woodhaven Funeral Home.
Christopher C. Sharpe, of Powell, passed away July 22 at Winwood Health Care Center in Clinton. Member of Glenwood Baptist Church and retired mill wright from Rohm & Haas after 40 years of service. preceded in death by wives, Pauline Sharpe and Melba Nicholson. He is survived by daughters Barbara Tassey and Carolyn McMurray of Powell and Christine Milligan of Andersonville; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Warren C. Shipley, 83, passed away Saturday at his home. He believed the Church of God faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during WWII. Retired as a master mechanic from Sears. Preceeded in death by a son, Don Shipley. Survivors include wife, Louise Shipley; son, Warren Martin Shipley; sister, Ruth Kirklin of Maynardville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Sarah Elizabeth McHorris Simpson passed away July 18 at Vanderbilt University Hospital from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She received her bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State University and her master’s degree from UT. Her 42 year career in education included teaching at Halls High School, the positions of Language Arts Supervisor and Director of Instruction as well as service as Assistant Superintendent of Knox County Schools until her retirement in January 2004. She was a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church. Mrs. Simpson’s community involvement included Leadership Knoxville, American Red Cross board, Child & Family Service board and Project GRAD Task Force. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. “Doc” Simpson. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa “Missy” and Dan Santorum of Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Jennifer and Brooke Grehan of New Orleans; grandchildren, Caroline Sarah, Allison Catherine, and Michael James Santorum, Sarah Elizabeth “Ellie” and Brooke Yates Grehan Jr. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Simpson Memorial Fund for Classroom Projects/Teach Training, Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union, 104 E. Fourth Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Mavis Mauk Thomas, 85, of Fountain City, passed away July 18 at UT Hospital. Devoted member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and a graduate of Central High School. Survivors include husband of 64 years, Robert W. Thomas; children and spouses: Bruce Thomas, Lanell and Dan Owenby; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Wanda Wilcox, Eleanor Raffoni, Mary Frances Secrist, Helen Shackleford, Dorothy King. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Michael Dell Williams, 29, of Fountain City, died July 21 after a courageous 19-month battle with cancer. Michael was born in Springfield, Mo., and moved here at the age of two. He attended Brickey and Shannondale Elementary schools, Gresham Middle and Central High Schools, Maryville College and Pellissippi State. Michael was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, where he was an enthusiastic participant in youth and choir activities. He was a five-year member of Chapel Choir, and also sang in the outstanding vocal group, “Love Incorporated.” He loved to play football and was a three-year letterman on the Central High School Bobcats and a team co-captain in 1992. He earned All Knoxville Football League honors, received All-District honors for two years and was named winner of the Scholarship/Athlete superlative in his senior year. Michael lettered each of the two years he played football at Maryville College. Survivors include his wife, Crystal, and his 3-year-old daughter, Billie Elizabeth; parents, Bill and Wanda Williams; sister, brother-in-law and nephew: Angelique, Wes and Riley Thomas; mother, Susan Axley. Gentry-Griffey Mortuary.
Lylah J. Rollins Boruff, 94, passed away July 12. She was a longtime member of Smithwood Baptist Church and OES No. 463. She was preceded in death by husband, Luna L. Boruff. She was a beautician and owner of Boruff’s Beauty Shop of Fountain City. She was very active in the Fountain City community and loved playing golf and gardening. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Frances Boruff; daughter, Shirley B. Weaver; grandchildren: Debbie Kee, Allen Weaver, Brian Boruff, Gary Boruff and Jeff Boruff; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Pauline Thacker. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Ronnie Lee Brock, 42, passed away July 11. Survivors: wife, Rebecca “Susie” Brock; parents, Robert and Letha Brock; sister, Jeanine; brother, Carl. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
