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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEATH NOTICES FROM 2004
Billie Jo Churchwell, 72, of Halls, passed away July 13 at her home. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband, Dewitt T. Churchwell Jr. and sisters, Ann and Norma Jean. Survived by sons, Dewitt T. Churchwell III, Jeffery A. Churchwell and John G. Churchwell; five grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Dollie M. Clarkson, 100, died July 9 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Corryton. preceded in death by sons, Charles Edward Clarkson and Bobby Wayne Clarkson. Survived by three grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Betty Lowe and husband, Victor; five great-grandchildren. Stevens Mortuary.
Brenda “Bulbul” Barnard Ghabussi, 43, of Tazewell, passed away July 12. Member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. She was a Claiborne High School guidance counselor and a former basketball coach at Forge Ridge, Claiborne High and Powell Valley. A devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister, she loved working with kids. She is survived by her husband, Navid Ghabussi; daughter, Giselle Ghabussi; son, Bijan Ghabussi; father, Bill Barnard; siblings and spouses: Steve and Donna Barnard, Debbie and Mike Campbell, Jo Ann Beeler, Mary Chumley. Coffey Funeral Home.
Violette Hensley, 73, passed away July 9 at her home in Norris. Member of Norris First Baptist Church. President of the Good Neighbors in Norris for years. She was a bookkeeper at Anderson County after school care for years. Survivors include daughter, Harriet Gamble; son, William Hensley and wife, Penney; brother, Ronald Ison and wife, Ginger; sister, Anne Riggs; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Matthew Allen Jackson, 20, died July 12 as the result of injuries from an automobile accident. preceded in death by “Paw” James Ray Phillips Sr. and “Granny” Mary Ellen Jackson. Matthew loved to skateboard; he was baptized and at home at City View Baptist Church. He was attending National College and was an employee of Best Buy. Matthew was a loving and caring person. He had several medical struggles due to three heart surgeries and touched many in his short time here. Survived by parents, Chuck and Diana Jackson; grandparents: “Nana” Kay Phillips, Charlie and Dolores Jackson. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Clara Mildred Lemons, 78, of Heiskell, passed away July 13 at St. Mary’s. She was of the Church of God faith. preceded in death by son, Arthur E. Lemons. Survivors include husband, Manuel A. Lemons; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Roger Welch, Teresa and Benjie Cox; daughter-in-law, Shirley Lemons; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Tucker, Jeanette Canada and Glenda Tucker; brothers, James and Charles Vanover. Berry Funeral Home.
Dixie Cobb McCoy, 102, died July 13. She was the oldest of seven children and was a charter member and the oldest member of Second Baptist Church where she was active for many years. Former Avon representative. preceded in death by husband, H.R.G. McCoy; infant daughter, Ada Frances; sisters, Helen Cobb, Louie Mae Cobb Anderson, Reba Cobb Easterly; brothers, Ray and Ben Cobb; granddaughter, Debbie McCoy Holt; great-grandchildren, Zane and Caroline Roos. Survivors include children and spouses: E.G. and Doris McCoy, Betty and Joe Warwick; six granddaughters; 14 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Cobb. Stevens Mortuary.
Nancy Allison Myers, 63, died July 11 at UT Medical Center. Attended New Hope Baptist Church in Corryton. preceded in death by husband, William Ernest Myers. Survivors: beloved friend and companion of 15 years, Roy Webb; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Glenda Myers; daughter, Sheri Webb; three grandchildren; siblings and spouses: David and Phyllis Allison, Judy and Leonard Carden, Becky and Danny Anderson. Stevens Mortuary.
Lewis Neil Walters, 65, of Heiskell, died July 8 at his home. He was retired from the TVA engineering lab in Norris. He served in the U.S. Air Force and enjoyed gardening and yard work. He is survived by three sons and their spouses: Christopher and Angela Walters, Neil and Susan Walters Jr., and Steven and Tracy Walters; daughter, Tammy Keck; brothers, Harold Ernest Walters III, Gary Walters; sister, Wylene Owens; 10 grandchildren. Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge.
Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Allen, of Powell, passed away June 23 at home. Survivors include wife, Patricia “Tish” Allen; children, Dawn Lynn Allen, Sherry Ann McCray Thurmond, Leonard O’Neal, Yancy Riddle; 10 grandchildren and a host of cousins and friends. Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
Richard Joseph Braatz, 79, died July 7. He belonged to Holy Ghost Catholic Church where he sang in the choir for about 45 years. He retired from ORNL after 35 years service and served in the Air Force during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Marian H. Braatz; son, David Braatz; stepson, Joseph R. Nelson; stepgrandson, Patrick J. Nelson. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.
Carole Joan Hill Brooks, 61, of Tazewell, passed way June 25 at UT Medical Center. Member of Bells Campground Baptist Church in Powell. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed canning. She never met a stranger. Survived by loving husband of 46 years, Kenneth Brooks; son and wife, Mark and Pam Brooks; daughter and husband, Karen and Patrick Grady; three grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Dean and Don Sutton of Powell; special friends, Eleanor Yoakum and friends of First Century Bank. Claiborne Funeral Home.
J.D. Buckner, 74, of Luttrell, passed away July 6 at the home of his daughter. Member of Warwick Chapel Church. Employed at Tennessee Flooring Co. for eight years, George Regan Construction Co. for 30 years and retired from Union County Highway Dept. after 18 years. preceded in death by wife, Jessie Damewood Buckner. Survived by children and spouses: Vickie and Charles “Buster” Graham of Halls, Karen Kitts, Rebecca and Clifford Weaver, Johnny Christopher and Cindy Buckner, former wife, best friend, companion and fiancé, Mildred Patterson Buckner; sisters, Francis Wilkerson of Powell, Heddie Paul of Maynardville; brother, Homer Buckner; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Cooke Mortuary.
Barry D. Caudill, 49, passed away July 6 at UT Medical Center. He attended Smithwood Baptist Church and was a retired health teacher at South-Doyle Middle School. Survivors include wife of 23 years, Charlene Bryson Caudill; daughter, Tara Nicole Caudill; mother, Laura Elise “Cricket” Caudill; sisters and spouses: Lana and James Lewis, Pam Richardson; brother, Ronnie Caudill. Stevens Mortuary.
Conrad Cook, 68, songwriter and gospel singer, passed away June 29. He graduated from W. Virginia Tech and was a band director for 25 years, being a great inspiration to young people. Favorite songs he wrote were: Glory Road, The Old Ship of Zion, Moses Take Your Shoes Off, Hallelujah to the Lamb, Saints Will Rise, My Anchor Still Holds, When My Feet Touch The Streets of Gold, Somebody Prayed For Me and Standing On Holy Ground. He performed on the “Gaither Homecoming” videos. preceded in death by daughter, Shawn Denise Cook. Survived by loving wife of 42 years, Patricia Noe Cook; daughter, and son-in-law, Robyn and Cliff Adkins; three grandchildren, Jada, Brittany and Cliff; sister, Mary Frances Preston; brothers and spouses: Rufus and Myrtle Cook, Burley and Vernie Cook. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Orpha Victoria Dail, 95, passed away July 2 at NHC Fort Sanders. Member of North Knoxville Baptist Church, she was devoted to her family and loved singing in the choir and playing piano. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Russell “Bud” Barnett; grandson and wife, Douglas and Catherine Barnett; great-granddaughter, Victoria Barnett. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Lorraine E. DeLapp, 73, passed away July 5 at her home. Lifelong member of Oakwood United Methodist Church and had retired from Sears after 30 years service. preceded in death by husband, William Deraun DeLapp. Survived by son and his wife, Bill and Petrina Brooks DeLapp; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Helen Corliss, Adie Mae Brooks, Loretta Sergenor, Cecelia Lewis Flanigan; brothers, Bill Lewis and Vertie Gene Lewis. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Ray Evans Jr., 50, died July 4. Member Fountain City United Methodist Church; investment broker. Served as board member with Nucleus Knoxville, Festival on the River and East Tennessee Discovery Center; chaired Waterfront Development Advisory Board, former board member of Blount Mansion Society and Holston Gas Corporation. Survived by mother, Ann Evans; sister, Carol Ann Farshy; and a host of wonderful, caring friends. Donations may be made in Ray’s name to Friends of the Smokies Tennessee/Main Office P.O. Box 5660 Sevierville, TN 37864-5650 or Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Sutherland Ave. Knoxville, TN 37919. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Martha “Marty” Stewart Hill passed away July 3 at home. She attended Halls High School and UT. Member of Christ UMC and employee of Willis of Tennessee in Bearden. Survivors include husband, Jeffrey Hill; parents, Robert and Jane Stewart; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Dina Stewart. Memorials may be made to Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St., Knoxville, TN 37919. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Jeff Hurst, 41, passed away July 7 at his home. Member of Callahan Road Baptist Church. Survived by parents, Walter and Betty Hurst; brothers and spouses: Michael, Moe and Marcy, Jack and Ingrid, Shawn Hurst. Weaver Funeral Home.
Judy C. Loop, 64, passed away July 10 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Member of North Knoxville Baptist Church, she was retired from Emerald Ave. United Methodist church where she was the secretary for many years. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Roy Loop; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Trevor Dunham; granddaughter, Bethanne Dunham. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Mildred King Mink, 81, passed away July 4 at St. Mary’s. A resident of Windsor Gardens Assisted Living, she loved playing bingo and socializing with her neighbors. She was a cancer survivor of 29 years. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with her great-grandchildren. preceded in death by husband, Ray Mink. Survived by brother, Charles King; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Vickie Mink; daughter: Betty Simmons; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Alyse Hallene Morton, 91, passed away July 6. Most of her career was spent teaching algebra at Christenberry and Northwest Junior High schools. She was a local, state and national officer in Delta Kappa Gamma, and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survived by brother, George W. Morton Jr.; nephews, George Marcus Morton and J. Myers Morton; niece, Primis Anne Buechler. Memorial gifts to G.W. Morton and Birdie Morton Scholarship Fund, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Joseph “Joe” Patrick, 63, of Powell, passed away July 3 at UT Hospital. Member of Solway Baptist Church. Retired from TDOT. Survived by wife, Patsy French Patrick; stepdaughters, Darlene Creswell and Becky Ford; brother and sister-in-law, Arville and Imogene Patrick; sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita Allen, Amelia Mohon, Diana Stansberry, Janie and Howard Bennett, Sondra and Steve Lawhern, Iona and Fred Nallion, Romona and Lloyd Harris. Weaver Funeral Home.
Elsie Marie Perry, 79, of Halls, passed away July 7. Member of First Apostolic Church. preceded in death by husband, Carl E. Perry Sr. Survivors include: daughters, Mary Lou Capps, Alice Faye Llewellyn, Judy Ann Brewer, Hazel Lola Myers; sons, Carl E. Perry Jr., William “Joe” Perry of Halls, Gary Wayne Perry of Corryton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law and best friend, Carrie Mellon. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Vaughn Porter, 78, passed away July 6 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. Member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Survivors: brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph and JoAnn Porter of Norris, Robert G. and Beverly Porter, Henry Gordon Porter. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Residential Hospice or Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Lisa McCroskey Sather, 34, of Powell, passed away June 24 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Member of New Life Baptist Church. Survived by husband, Ernest Sather; parents, Ralph and Sandra McCroskey; sister and brother-in-law, Kimberly and Raymond Hodge; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norman and Roma Jean Sather. Weaver Funeral Home.
Ralph D. Stone, 88, formerly of Blaine, passed away July 8 in Indiana after a short illness. He was a member of Richland Baptist Church of Blaine for 63 years. He retired from Lay Packing Co. in 1979. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mattie Lee Noe Stone; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lynn and Joe Norton; grandson, Christopher Norton; sister, Charlotte J. Stone; sisters-in-law, Lennie Sharp and Pearl Welch. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Dorothy Mae Stooksbury, 75, of Powell, passed away July 8 at her home. She was a member of Elm Street Baptist Church and retired from the Palm Beach Co. She was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Stooksbury. Survived by children and spouses: Clara and Carl Foust, Robin and Johnny Black, Connie and Robert Scruggs of Powell; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
