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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEATH NOTICES FROM 2004
Dr. Elmer L. Parrott, 98, retired captain U.S. Army, WWII veteran and US Army Reserve officer, passed away May 23 in Oak Ridge. A physician, he returned to Tennessee in 1955 and worked for Union Carbide in Oak Ridge and TVA in Knoxville in occupational medicine. Member of Fountain City United Methodist Church and former member of Masters Lodge No. 244 F&AM and Pearl Chapter #24 of the Royal Arch Masons. President of Norris AARP and TVA Retirees Association. preceded in death by wife, Gussie Sawyer Parrott. Survivors include wife, Mildred Parrott; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Judy Parrott. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Rodney “Rocky” Ryder, 48, of Halls, passed away May 14 at his home. Member Texas Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Vickie Ryder; sons, Rodney Ryder Jr. and fiancee Jennifer Leven, Darrell and Melissa Rutherford; daughter, Melissa Rutherford; four grandchildren. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Eva “Jeanette” Petree Smith, 77, passed away May 23. Member of Fountain City United Methodist Church and several organizations at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church. Survivors include children and spouses: Teresa Gail Smith, David Allen Smith, Charles Everett and Kimberly Smith; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. preceded in death by husband of 48 years, Everett Smith. Jeanette worked as an accounting clerk at Y-12 for many years, and then worked at the former Tennessee Valley Bank. She worked at Fountain City Bank for many years before becoming a mother and a housewife. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Travis L. Sandefur, 22, of Halls, passed away May 21. He was a student and standout football player from Halls High and Anderson County High. preceded in death by mother, Patsy Hawkins Sandefur, and stepbrother, Clint Harmon. Survivors include father and stepmother, Brian and Stacey Sandefur; grandmother, Barbara Sandefur; grandfather, Leroy Hawkins. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Charles Robert Thurman, 73, of Corryton, passed away May 17. Member of Union Baptist Church on Washington Pike. Survivors include wife, Valerie H. Thurman; children and spouses: Valerie Gayle and Larry Davis, Robert Dale and Tammy Thurman; three grandchildren. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Louis T. Walker, 74, passed away May 17 at St. Mary’s. Member of Powell Church of God and veteran of U.S. Navy. Survivors include wife, Sarah Walker; children and spouses: Bobby and Jeannie Walker, Ann and Manny Dominguez, Susan and Kenny Walker, Sandra Walker; 10 grandchildren. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Newton E. Bull Jr., 83, of Halls, passed away April 6 at Hillcrest Healthcare North. Member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church and Woodard Lodge # 737 F&AM and Scottish Rite. Retired service representative from Frigidaire Division of General Motors. Veteran of U.S. Army in WWII. Survivors include wife, Betty Bull; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Bonnie Bull; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Keith Bissell; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Kincel Bull; sister, Margaret Kent. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home.
Betty L. Brown, of Corryton, passed away April 8 at Hillcrest Northe of Palm Beach Coat Shop. She was preceded in death by ex-husband and lifelong friend, Bob Brown. Mynatt Funeral Home.
E. Al Curtis, 72, of Knoxville, passed away April 9 at Brakebill Nursing Home. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lola Thacker Cur-tis; daughters and sons-in-law, Dedie and Randy Stansberry, Tina and Kevin Hemry; granddaughter Margaret Ellen Stansberry; grandsons, Tanner Curtis Hemry and Ty Curtis Hemry; brother and sister-in-law, John R. and Anne G. Curtis; sister and brother-in-law, Janice C. and Louis Woolfmanager for 30 years. He also was lovingly known as birthday dog for many years on Channel 10. He was the leader of the Al Curtis Orchestra and worked for many years for the Tennessee Valley Fair. Served as past master Fountain City Lodge #757 F&AM, 32 degree Scottish Rite, past potentate Kerbela Shrine Temple, York Rite Bodies, Royal Order of Scotland, past worthy patron Beaver Ridge Chapter 320 OES, past director Royal Order of Jesters; vice president for 20 years Knoxville Musician Association. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
Kathleen Frei, 82, of Knoxville, died April 6 at St. Mary’snry Frei; son, James Steven Frei. Survivors include daughter-in-law, Pat Frei Wylie; special friends, John and Betty Cooper. Stevens Chapel.
Weltha Sams Clevenger Haynes, 84, of Knoxville, passed away April 4 at her home. She was preceded in death by parents: Berry and Margaret Sams; husbands: Wallace Clevenger and Clint Haynes; five sisters and two brotherser and son-in-law, Brenda and Larry Arnwine; sons and daughters-in-law: Les and Sue Clevenger, Ron and Pat Clevenger, Gerald and Paulette Clevenger, and Lyn and Diana Clevenger; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Marilyn Hines, 62, of Powell, passed away April 9 at UT Medical Center. She was a native of Madison, Tenn. Member of First Baptist Church of Madison. She was an educator at the UT Medical Center. Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Jon and Brenda Hines, Bill and Pat Hines. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Leotha Hooper, 75, of Maynardville, passed away April 7. A member of Milan Baptist Church. preceded in death by grandson, James Dalton Hooper. Survivors include husband of 58 years, Vernie Hooper; children and spouses, James and Pam Hooper, John and Ann Hooper, Vernie “Bill” and Sue Hooper, Tammie and Shawn Hill; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Josie Bell “Pat” Eubanks Horner, 90, of Knoxville passed away April 4 at her home. Member of Marbledale Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband, Samuel E. “Red” Horner; grandchild, Sonya Hill. Survivors include children and spouses, Doris Cates, Dean and Joe Hill, Peggy Loveday, Nina and Lamar Winkle, Wanda and Bud Weishaupt, Sammie and Joe Neely, James and Jo Ann Horner, Bobby and Cindy Horner; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Harry Clifford Huskisson, 91, former Knoxville Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety, passed away April 4 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. He was a lifetime member of Second United Methodist Church, a member of Rotary International and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Keaton Huskisson; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Al Walls. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Plato Rhyne Jr. of Atlanta; daughter, Susan Huskisson of Marbella, Spain; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel
Mary Alice Lawson, 66, of Corryton, died April 6 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. Member Asbury United Methodist Church. preceded in death by husband, Pete Lawson; father, Paul Wilson; and son, Keith Lawson. Survivors include daughter and caregiver, Kelly and husband, Bobby Stipes, of Corryton; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Gail lawson; mother, Reba Monroe; five grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Glenda Wilson, Bill and Peggy Wilson. Stevens Mortuary.
Rebecca “Ms. Becky” Branch Nichols, 57, of Powell, passed away April 6 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Powell and worked for 18 years at Powell Day Care Center. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Jimmy Miller, Melinda and Steve Lentz; four grandchildren; mother, Mildred Douglas Branch; sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie and Teddy Welch. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Roger Wayne Overton, 44, of Corryton, passed away April 7 at his home. He served in the U.S. Navy. preceded in death by brother, John Overton; wife, Holly. Survived by wife, Sheree Overton; sons, Devin and Roger Jr.; daughters, Ashley and Shannon; mother, Carolotta McGee; father, Roger Overton Sr. and wife, Debbie; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Janet Overton, Ricky and Lisa Overton. Ailor Mortuary.
Georgie Mae “Granny” Phillips, 98, of Blaine, passed away April 6. Member of Hoitt Ave. Baptist Church. Reunited with husband, John, and sons W.J., Von and Burl. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law: Mabel and J.C. Atkins of Corryton, Nadine and Doyle Bowles of Blaine, Allene and Jim Eubanks of Knoxville, Ruby and Wayne Petty of Kodak, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Stephen Michael Richmond, 45, of Knoxville, passed away April 4 at UT Medical Center. preceded in death by father: Carl Richmond. Survivors include mother, Margie Richmond; brothers, Carl and James Richmond; sister: Melissa Hester; half-brothers, Tilbis and Chris Coffey, Lonnie Cochrum. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Henry T. “Bud” Roberts, 75, of Knoxville, passed away April 6 at Shannondale Health Care Center. He was a Methodist and was retired from Alcoa where he was a member of the 25 Year Club. Survivors include brothers, Gene K. and Michael G. Roberts; sister: Evelyn Crawley. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Pauline Stacy, 81, of Sharps Chapel, passed away April 7 at Claiborne County Hospital. preceded in death by husband, Thomas W. Stacy. Survivors include daughter, Virgie Asher of Sharps Chapel; brothers, Elmer, Yancey and Bobby Gene Bowling, all of Hazard, Ky.; two grandsons; six great-grandchildren; special friend, Joel Mills. Cooke Mortuary.
Jessie Sudlow, of Corryton, passed away April 6 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. A Baptist, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Diane Jones. Survivors include husband, Paul Sudlow; children and spouses, Robin and Tim Myers, James and Melissa Jones, Daryl Jones; stepchildren and spouses, Amy and Ron Siegel, Cindy and Bill Grant, Alan and Caroline Sudlow, Mike and Marcia Sudlow; nine grandchildren. Stevens Mortuary.
Orville Flude sisters, Dorothy Herron, Clara Basco and Wanda Trent; brothers, Winfield Trent, Norman Trent and Clayton Trent. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Ronnie Whiting, 31, of Fountain City, passed away April 7 at UT Medical Center. He attended Emerald Ave. United Methodist Church. Employee of Cole Vision; Member of Moose Lodge # 1560. Survivors: wife, Beth Whiting; children, Kimberly, Cody and Cyan; mother-in-law, Nancy Robertson; father-in-law, David Sonner; parents, Mike and Debbie Brooks; sister, Lisa Henderson; brothers, Cameron Clark, Shane Brooks and Jimmy Colquitt. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
Mary “Bib” Wolfenbarger, 68, of Heiskell, passed away April 8 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was retired from Bike Athletic. Survived by husband of 49 years, the Rev. Leon Wolfenbarger; children and spouses, Steven and Julie Wolfenbarger, Dale and Judy Wolfenbarger, Scott Wolfen-barger, Beverly Wolfenbarger, Terri Welch; eight grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Betty Russell and Lloyd and Carolyn Russell; mother, Bessie Kate Russell. Weaver Funeral Home.
James Marshall Belew, 87, of Knoxville, passed away April 2. He was a member of Luttrell Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Wolfenbarger Belew, and son, Artis Lee Belew. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, James F. Belew, Bobby O. and Jacqueline S. Belew, Wayne and Sheila Belew, Eddie and Brenda Belew; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sister, Myrtle Queener; brothers, Bill and Ben Belew. Mynatt Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dr. John Clarence Davis Jr. passed away March 31 at St. Mary’s in Jefferson City. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church, Tri-County Lions Club, Retired Officers Association and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Alma Davis; son and daughter-in-law, John C. and Pam Davis III; granddaughter, Brittany Davis. Mynatt Funeral Home.
Ronnie Daniel Graves, 56, of Corryton, passed away March 24 at home was an employee of K-Trans for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Pollard Graves; daughter and son-in-law, Shea and Chad Hightower; two grandchildren; sister, Shirley Skeen; sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and Jimmy Lett; brother and sister-in-law, David and Virginia Graves. Stevens Mortuary
