Robert William Hall
Died: 09 - 09 - 2006 SEVIERVILLE - - Robert William Hall, age 72, of Sevierville, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2006, at his home. He retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Edna L. Hall; children, James R. Hall, Carolyn LaSage and Lou, Dottie Shoemaker and husband Marshall, Rose Ella Hall and special friend Ernie, Wayne S. Hall, and Donna Lee Wilson; 13 grandchildren; 10 great - grandchildren; and sister, Marian Dunn, of Newport. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Atchley's Smoky Mountain Chapel with the Rev. Delbert Raines officiating. Inurnment will be in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 9 - 11 a.m. Wednesday at Atchley's Smoky Chapel, 220 Emert Street, Pigeon Forge, www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.
Franklin D. Strom
Died: 09 - 09 - 2006 Franklin D. StromSeptember 9, 2006Franklin D. Strom, 73, of Newport, passed away Saturday, September 9, at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee after a brief illness.He was of the Baptist faith.Mr. Strom was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Florence Mabe Strom; infant brother, Douglas; brothers, James, Hiram, and Donald; and sister, Vonda.He is survived by his wife, Sarah Margaret, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Penny Strom, of Del Rio, and Terry and Tracy Strom, of Parrottsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and R.J. Cutshall, of Mars Hill, N.C.; Sandra and Mike Jenkins, Angie and Mike Jenkins, and Debbie and Bobby Fisher, all of Newport; 11 grandchildren and eight great - grandchildren; brothers, Fred Strom, of Portland, Texas; John Strom, of Hot Springs, N.C.; and Rex Strom, of Windsor, Va.; and sister, Ann Taylor, of Atlanta, Ga. He is also survived by special friends, Charles Caldwell and Gary Jenkins, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Manes Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Cagle and Mike Jenkins officiating. Interment
followed at Clark Cemetery. The family received friends at Manes Funeral Home Monday evening, September 11, 2006, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
David C. Watkins
Died: 09 - 15 - 2006 David C. Watkins, age 67 of Parrottsville went to be with the Lord Friday, September 15, 2006. He was a contractor and a member of the Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by a son, David Andrew Cimoch and parents, Clifford and Naomi (Mathiott) Watkins. David is survived by his wife, Mary (Little) Watkins of Parrottsville; children, Jennett Selneider of Pa., Charles and Yikyong Watkins of St. Augustine, FL., Laureen Cimoch of OH, Melissa and Steve Garrett of St. Augustine, FL, Bobby Moates of Greeneville, Roma Moates of Maggie Valley, Cathy and Warren Bilger of Canton, N.C., Allen and Tracy Dennison of New Bedford, MA, Carolyn and Carl Smith of Virginia Beach, Va.; fifteen grandchildren and one great - grandchild and numerous friends survive David. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Brown Funeral Home from 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral service will follow at 8 o'clock with Rev. John Wilson officiating. Brown Funeral Home has been honored to provide the final arrangements for Mr. David C. Watkins.
Arvil Ervin Campbell
Died: 09 - 15 - 2006 Arvil Ervin Campbell, age 54 of Newport passed away Friday, September 15, 2006. He attended Indian Creek Church of God, and had worked for Newport paving as well as Bush Brothers, Stokely's and Quakers. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael W. Campbell; nephew, James Arvil Campbell; grandfathers, Sam Campbell and Ben Harris; grandmothers, Sarah Campbell and Sally Harris; also step - son, Charlie Knotts. He is survived by his father, Ervin Campbell; mother, Katherine Campbell; daughter, Tonya M. Hembree and husband David; son, Heston H. Campbell; sisters, Robbie Gail Black, and Debora Quinn; brother, Durial L. Campbell; sister-in-law, Pam Campbell; grandchildren, Diane Campbell, Michael Hembree, Becky Shelton, Derrick Williams; special ones, Joseph E. McMahan, Tina C., Josh, Niki, Lorinda, Linda C., Gabriel & Daniel; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tony Richie and Reverend Brice Justice officiating. Burial will follow in Stokley Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2006 and Monday, September 18, 2006 at Manes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made towards the funeral expenses. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Beatrice Ella Brooker
Died: 09 - 13 - 2006 Mrs. Beatrice Ella Brooker, age 89, of White Pine, died at home Wednesday morning, September 13, 2006. She was the seventh child born to John and Elizabeth Calfee of the McCowans Creek Community in Newport on January 20, 1917. Until failing health, she attended White Pine Church of God, Main Street, White Pine. Aunt Bea was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Calfee; brothers, Fred, Elbert, Dillard, Garrett, Bartley, and John Calfee; brothers-in-law, Vaughn Chambers and Charlie Samples; and recently, Theron Calfee, a nephew. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Herman Huskey, of Morristown; sisters, Eleanor Chambers, of Newport, and Mettie Samples, of Greeneville. She is also survived by a brother, Ruel Calfee and his wife, Ruby, of Morristown; a step - son, Charles Vanosdale, of Knoxville. Additional survivors include several nieces, nephews, friends, and special caregivers, Beverly Ellison, Ruth Woods, and niece, Brenda Ellison. Aunt Bea was a skilled seamstress, making special clothes for her family over the productive years of her life. She went to Ohio and worked during the war efforts of WWII. She was an excellent cook and loved attending to her flowers. She enjoyed travel and was afforded that luxury with her second marriage. She was the caregiver for two husbands, Bill Vanosdale and John Brooker, and for her mother, Elizabeth Calfee, prior to their deaths from failing health. Each passed in the same house that she has lived in for over fifty years. Family will receive friends at Manes Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2006. The funeral services will follow the visitation at 8:00 p.m., with the Rev. Ed Lemmond officiating. Interment
will be at Redwine New Home Cemetery at the Calfee family plot 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 15, 2006. Pallbearers will be her nephews, George Calfee, Jerry Calfee, Wayne Samples, John Chambers, Phil Calfee, and Gary Huskey. In memory of Aunt Bea, please visit a shut - in in your community or family and do a special deed for them. Family and friends may sign the guest register on - line at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Gail E Litchfield Fairbanks
Died: 09 - 11 - 2006 Mrs. Gail E. Litchfield Fairbanks, age 42, of Cosby, passed away Monday, September 11, 2006, at Johnson City Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Arrangements by Costner - Maloy.
Ruby Mae West Sane
Died: 09 - 11 - 2006 Mrs. Ruby Mae West Sane, 88, of Newport, passed away Monday, September 11, 2006, at Baptist Convalescent Center. Until failing health, Ruby was an active member of Gregg's Chapel Church. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, John Harvey and Ollie Ruth Davis West, and her step - father, John J. Sisk. She was also preceded in death by her husband of forty - one years, George Earl Sane; a son, Charles Westy Sane; brothers, Westly Lee and John Daniel West; and sister, Hazel West. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Sharlene Sane, of Newport; daughter, Violet Willis, of Newport; a very special grandson, David Wade; other grandchildren include Ruby Catherine Lafollette, of Callahan, Fla.; Virginia Mae Gray, of LaGrange, N.C.; Clifford Sane Jr., of Sevierville; and Christy Williams, of Dandridge; seven great - grandchildren and one great - great grandchild. Additional survivors include three step - children, a special half - sister, Mary West Wyatt, of Asheville, N.C.; and a special friend, Al Shaver. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, September 13, 2006, at Costner - Maloy Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Fred Gregg and Rev. Dana Walker officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be David Wade, Clifford Sane Jr., Edward Cruz, Ralph Williams, Al Shaver, Liston Sane, Christopher Osborne, Ronald Downs, and Matthew Downs. Family and friends will meet Thursday, September 14, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Costner - Maloy Funeral Home to go in procession to Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery for the 12:00 p.m. interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening prior to the service. Arrangements by Costner - Maloy.
Jon P. Williams
Died: 09 - 11 - 2006
Jon P. Williams, age 23, of Newport, passed away Monday, September 11, 2006, at his home. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Hollis Fred Phillips; great - grandmothers, Swannie Hall, Georgie Fox, Flora Gray; and cousin, Nikki Mathis. Jon is survived by his mother and step - dad, Kim and Danny Worex; father, Patrick B. Williams; grandparents, Betty Phillips, Dorothy and Tip Williams; brother, Daniel Worex; sisters, Jessica Williams and Tammy Worex; aunts and uncles, Debbie and Danny Cox, Judine and Kenny Oakley, Kay James, Patricia and Bill Gunter, Dorothy and Gary Kyker, Michelle and Sammy Denton, Tip and Janet Williams; nieces and nephews, Carissa Phillips, Judd Clevenger, Makayla and Selena Morales; cousins, Sammi Jo Denton, Coni and Ashley Morales, Brittany and Jared Cox, Sam, Katie, and Shawna Oakley, Bart and Shelly Kyker, Mandy Williamson, Misty Barnes, Jennifer Parks, and Danny Spurgeon; special friends, Vaneka "Mimi" White, Justin Williams, Chase Simpson, Gabriel "Goob" Marra, and Jason Green; goddaughter, Daiah Simpson. The family will receive friends from 6 - 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at Manes Funeral Home. The funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 14, 2006, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Doug Messer and Pastor Wayne Waycaster officiating. Burial will be in Stokely Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Manes Funeral Home for the funeral expenses. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Heatherly
Died: 09 - 11 - 2006 Anthony "Tony" Wayne Heatherly, age 48, of Newport, passed away Monday, September 11, 2006. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara J. Heatherly; nephew, Shayne Woodson; grandparents, Robert and Hazel Williamson, John and Ann Heatherly. He is survived by his father, Neil Heatherly; sister, Peachie Cody; brother, Tim Heatherly; nieces, Jeanna H. Williams, Jamie Cody, and Mechelle Woodson; nephews, Shayne Hemminger, Chan Daniels, Jesse Heatherly, Cody Naillon, Lindsey Naillon, Tyler Woodson, Dustin White, and Cameron Wilson; special friends and family, Charles McMahan, Bobby Joe Howard, James Maddron, and Randy Hemminger. Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Adam Sanders officiating. The entombment will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 14, 2006, in Resthaven Memorial Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral services at Manes Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Gail E. Litchfield Fairbanks
Died: 09 - 11 - 2006 Mrs. Gail E. Litchfield Fairbanks, 42, of Cosby, passed away Monday, September 11, 2006, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Fairbanks, and father, Jimmy Litchfield. Survivors include her daughter, Megan L. Fairbanks, of Cosby; son, Benjamin Fairbanks, of Texas; mother, Alene Litchfield, of South Carolina; companion, Mike Palmer, of Cosby; grandchild, Adian Fairbanks, of Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky and Peggy Litchfield, of South Carolina, and Jamie and Crystal Litchfield, of Florida; sisters and brothers-in-law, Tammy and Blake Bible, of Cosby; Wanda and Pete Mitchum, of Alabama; Wendy and Jim Higgins, of South Carolina; and sister, Karen Litchfield, of South Carolina. Additional survivors include numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2006, at Costner - Maloy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Bible officiating. Interment
will follow in Parrottsville Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Costner - Maloy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help with final arrangements. Arrangements by Costner - Maloy.
Priscilla Sutton Rowland
Died: 09 - 10 - 2006 Mrs. Priscilla Sutton Rowland, 66, of Newport, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006, at her home.She retired from Electro - Voice after 36 years of service. She was a member of Northport Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 35 years. She was also a member of WMU.Mrs. Rowland was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Zelma Sutton; sister, Joann Sutton; and brother, Billy Sutton.Survivors include her husband, Donald Rowland, of the home; son, Donald Rowland, of Newport; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Vinah Hoang, of Arizona; grandchild, Ashley Hoang, of Arizona; brother and sister-in-law, Rev. David and Helen Sutton, of Pennsylvania; sister-in-law and brother - in - law, Pat and Jimmy Lindsey; and sister-in-law, Pat Sutton, all of Newport.Nieces and nephews, Angela (Jerry) Ramsey and Rusty (Connie) Sutton, all of Newport; great - nieces and nephews, Jordon Ramsey, Marshall Ramsey, Cortney Sutton and Zachary Sutton, all of Newport; Amy, Andy Merrily, and Christina Sutton, all of Pennsylvania.Additional survivors include several friends, including special friends, Martha and Leonard France, of Newport. Family and friends will meet at Union Cemetery at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday for the 4:00 p.m. graveside service. Graveside service will be 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at Union Cemetery with Rev. James Suggs and Pastor Wade Holbrook officiating. Interment
will be in Union Cemetery. Following the interment
service, the family will receive friends at the fellowship hall at Northport Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Northport Baptist Church, or to the charity of your choice in memory of Priscilla. Arrangements by Costner - Maloy.
Chucky Michael Finchum
Died: 09 - 10 - 2006
Chucky Michael Finchum, born August 9, 1949, of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006. He was a man who loved life and lived it to its fullest. He always had a joke to tell or a prank to pull. Chucky enjoyed camping and riding horses with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hix and Bertha Finchum; brother, R.C. Finchum; niece, Cindy Coleman Wilson. Chucky will be sadly missed by many. Survivors include wife, Michele Finchum; dogs, Pink and Louise; sisters, Golda Coleman, Ann Derrick and husband Hal, of Sevierville; brothers: Burnett "Pilk" Finchum and wife Vicki, of Sevierville, and Twain Finchum and wife Jinnie. of Newport; sister-in-law: June Finchum; nieces and nephews, Terry, Blake and Chad Finchum, Amy Finchum Love, Kim Derrick Frazier, Vicki Coleman Houk. Many friends including very special friend: Roger "Lodestone" Banks. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the "Adopt a Wild Horse" Program, Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Wild Horse and Burro Program, 7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, VA, 22153 (www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov), or the American Cancer Society, Sevier County Unit, 411 Ashley Avenue, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863. The family will receive friends 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday with memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Pastor John Clark and Pastor Jerry Colbert will officiate. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
Henry Hayes Jr
Died: 10 - 03 - 2006 Henry Hayes Jr., age 82, of Bybee, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Lucille Hayes; parents, George and Lillie Hayes; sister, Zollie Garner; brothers, Doc Hayes, Gene Hayes, John Hayes, Joe Hayes, and Kermit Hayes. He is survived by his son, Henry Bucky Hayes, of Newport; daughter, Carolyn Hoover, of New Jersey; grandchildren, Amber Hayes, of Newport; Terrie Todaro, of New Jersey; Pattie Todaro, of New Jersey; Scott Hoover, of Newport; Steven Hoover, of Newport; great - grandchildren, Jamie Poulus, of New Jersey; Joey Todaro, of New Jersey; Nickolas Todaro, of New Jersey; Jacob Hoover, of Tennessee; best friend, Ruble McAmis, of Bybee; cousin, Kathleen Campbell, of Bybee; aunt, Thelma Hayes, of Bybee. A special thanks to the staff of Wellington Place of Newport. Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2006, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Wines officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday prior to the services. Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2006, in Clay Creek Cemetery. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home is in charge.
Mary Frances (Blazer) Nease
Died: 10 - 02 - 2006 Mary Frances (Blazer) Nease, age 65, of Parrottsville, passed away Monday, October 2, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cloyd and Ruby Blazer. She is survived by her husband, Marcus Nease; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Angela Nease, of Parrottsville; daughter and son-in-law, Mona and Jim Thomas, of Parrottsville; son, Mark Nease, of Knoxville; grandchildren, Adam, Steven, and Megan, all of Parrottsville; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Don Bull, of Jonesborough; sister and brother - in - law, Virginia and Bob Sheldon, of Parrottsville. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at Manes Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2006, at Salem Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be South Greene Athletes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Church General Fund, 3001 Salem Road, Parrottsville, TN 37843. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Frances Nease Hammer
Died: 10 - 02 - 2006 Frances Nease Hammer departed this life to her Heavenly reward on October 2, 2006. Gifts in her memory may be made to your favorite charity or Hospice. Her cremains will be interred at Historic Christ Church, Irvington, Va., at a later date.
Helen L Sane
Died: 10 - 02 - 2006 Miss Helen L. Sane, 72, of Newport, passed away peacefully at her home following a lengthy battle with cancer on Monday, October 2, 2006, at her home. Miss Sane devoted her life to taking care of her beloved children, grandchildren, and great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Ethel Blazer and Melvin Herman Sane; brother, Cecil Sane; sisters, Debbie Gregg, Pearl Gregg, Sarah Peters, Iva Sauceman, Mae Elizabeth Sane, and one very special niece, Jo Ann Sane. Survivors include her beloved son, Ottis Sane, of Newport, with whom she made her home. She is also survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie Gail and Junior Sane, of Parrottsville, and Sheila and Anthony Norton, of Del Rio; loving grandchildren, Alma and Jeff James, of Newport; Melvin Sane, of Parrottsville; and Chelsea and Cassie Norton, of Del Rio; great - grandson, Aaron Sane, of Newport; step - grandchildren, Rusty Sane, of Parrottsville, and Charles Sane, of Rogersville; step - great - grandchildren, Michael, Sharon, Derrick, and Brittany James, all of Newport; Bradley, Shantˇ, and Dekota Sane, all of Rogersville; loving sister, Ruth Gregg, of Parrottsville; loving brother, J.D. Sane; loving brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Vella Mae Sane, all of Parrottsville. Additional survivors include, a special loved one, Pat Ellison, of Newport. Miss Sane will be sadly missed by many friends, and most of all, her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2006, at Costner - Maloy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Jennings and Rev. Scott Gorrell officiating. Interment
will be in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Costner - Maloy Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be John Paul Sane, Junior Gregg, Ishmael Sane, Mac Sane, Brent Adams, Jerry Bible, Rick Peters, and Frank Lewis. Arranagements by Costner - Maloy.
Rosie Marie McFalls
Died: 10 - 01 - 2006 Rosie Marie McFalls, age 52 of Newport went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 29, 2006 at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee in Knoxville. Arrangements are incomplete. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Edward "Jim" Gooden
Died: 10 - 01 - 2006 KINGSPORT - James Edward "Jim" Gooden, 60, of Del Rio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2006, at Jefferson City Health Care, Jefferson City, Tenn. He was born in Kingsport and grew up in East Carter Valley and for the last three years he lived in Del Rio, Tenn. Jim attended the Shoemaker School (Gate City) and the Walnut Chapel Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel William Gooden, Jr and Frances Jayne Gooden; an infant brother and his step - mother, Myrtle Hargis Gooden. Surviving is his sister, Evelyn R. Adams and husband James of Del Rio, TN; two daughters, Darlene Hammonds of Kingsport and Stacy Murray of Ft. Hood, TX; two grandchildren, Tessa Hammonds and Ciera Hammonds; two aunts, Lena Mae Newland and Edith Newland; an uncle, Paul Gooden; two nieces, Jayne Ogle and Rebecca Valentine and two nephews, Samuel Claude Adams and Grant Adams. Calling hours are from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2006, at Carter - Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Newland, the Rev. Steve Downard, and the Rev. Dean Jaynes officiating. Music will be provided by Susan Adams and Corneilia Edminster. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2006, at Walnut Chapel Church Cemetery, Kingsport. Pallbearers will be Allen Newland, Jackie Newland, John D. Valentine, Eric Ogle, Jacob Adams, and Lee Adams. Honorary Pallbearers are Stephen Murray, Claud Adams, Grant Adams, Chris Henderson, Bryan Henderson, Kelly Williams, Tom Newland, Mike Newland, John B. Valentine, John Edminster and David Wadley. It is requested that family and friends meet at the cemetery by 10:55 a,m. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cartertrent.com. Carter - Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Gooden family.
Frances Carolyn Leibrock Aaron
Died: 10 - 01 - 2006 Frances Carolyn Leibrock Aaron was born October 11, 1916 in Newport, Tennessee. She died September 29, 2006 at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. She was Baptist by faith and grew up in the First Baptist Church of Newport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam E. Aaron and brothers, Mack Leibrock and Edward Leibrock. Survivors are step - son, Jack Aaron and wife Libby of Memphis, TN; grandchildren and spouses, Johnny Aaron and Nikki, Mike Aaron and Gina, Julie Wunderlich and Philip; and seven great - grandchildren all of Memphis. She is also survived by her sister, Wilma Leibrock Davies of Newport; nephews and wives, Bill and Charlotte Leibrock of Newport, Frank and Cynthia Leibrock of Livermore, CO, John and Karen Leibrock of San Antonio, TX; and niece and husband, Ellen and Paul Shelton of Knoxville, TN. Ms. Aaron attended Tusculum College to study business accounting. She moved to Nashville where she worked as an auditor for the Tennessee Department of Health until retirement. She was an avid golfer and bridge player. Graveside services will be announced later. Memorials may be made to Stokely Memorial Library or Smoky Mountain Hospice. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Charles Dolphus Smelcer
Died: 09 - 29 - 2006 Charles Dolphus Smelcer, age 90 of Parrottsville, born August 23, 1916 passed away Friday September 29, 2006 at home after a battle with several health problems. He was a member of Luther Memorial Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. He drove a school bus for 15 years, also farmed and did some carpenter work. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene (Barger) Smelcer; parents, Homer Eugene and Rhoda (Ottinger) Smelcer; brothers, J.D. and Bill Smelcer. He is survived by his wife and caregiver, Eldise (Frazier) Smelcer; brother and sister-in-law, Claude and Inez Smelcer of Parrottsville; sisters, Marie Ottinger and Alice Rader both of Parrottsville; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday October 1, 2006 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church with Pastor Connie Bramlett officiating, with burial in Luther Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends from 4 until 9 p.m. Saturday September 30, 2006 at Manes Funeral Home. The body will lie in state from 1:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday prior to the funeral services. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Frances Carolyn Leibrock Aaron
Died: 09 - 29 - 2006 Frances Carolyn Leibrock Aaron was born October 11, 1916, in Newport, Tennessee. She died September 29, 2006, at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. She was Baptist by faith and grew up in the First Baptist Church of Newport. She was predeceased by her husband, Sam E. Aaron, and brothers, Mack Leibrock and Edward Leibrock. Survivors are step - son, Jack Aaron and wife, Libby, of Memphis, TN; grandchildren and spouses, Johnny Aaron and Nikki, Mike Aaron and Gina, Julie Wunderlich and Philip; and seven great - grandchildren, all of Memphis. She is also survived by her sister, Wilma Leibrock Davies, of Newport; nephews and wives, Bill and Charlotte Leibrock, of Newport, Frank and Cynthia Leibrock, of Livermore, CO, John and Karen Leibrock, of San Antonio, TX; and niece and husband, Ellen and Paul Shelton, of Knoxville, TN. Ms. Aaron attended Tusculum College to study business accounting. She moved to Nashville where she worked as an auditor for the Tennessee Department of Health until retirement. She was an avid golfer and bridge player. Graveside services were held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2006, in Union Cemetery with Dr. Charles Boggan officiating. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Gary C Gray
Died: 09 - 28 - 2006
Gary C. Gray, age 58 of Newport died early Thursday morning, September 28, 2006 following a long illness. He was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church and was an employee of Wal - Mart, in Newport. He also served four years in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert C. Gray; and brother, Kevin J. Gray. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gray of Newport; son, Todd Gray of Lake Ozark, MO; daughter, Jennifer Gray of Newport; step - daughter, Jessica Goins of Newport; grandson, Tyler Gray of Newport; mother and step - father, Wanell Gray Masters and James P. Masters of Newport; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Meredith Gray of Allen, TX; former wife and mother of children, Linda Staton Gray of Newport; and a host of close aunts, uncles, cousins, in - laws, friends and co - workers. Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2006 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Eddie Young officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2006 in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral services. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Edna Viola Lillard Lewis
Died: 12 - 04 - 2006 Edna Viola Lillard Lewis, age 76, of Newport, passed away Monday, December 4, 2006, at Baptist Hospital West. She was a member of Wilsonville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jim Lillard and Payton Lewis; son, Jimmy Lillard; sister, Dorothy Nathan; brothers, Clinton and Ponder Williams. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Wanda Lillard, of Newport, and Ricky and Linda Lillard, of Morristown; grandson, Scotty Lillard, of Morristown; great - grandson, James Lillard, of Morristown; brother, Earl Williams, of Floral City, Florida; special friend, Jimmy Arwood; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2006, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jack Bratton and the Rev. Adam Sanders officiating. Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2006, in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral services. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Laura Keyes
Died: 12 - 03 - 2006 Laura Keyes, 85, of Morristown, went to be with her Lord Sunday, December 3, 2006, in Morristown. She was a homemaker and a member of Cave Hill Baptist Church. Laura is preceded in death by her husband, Warren Keyes; parents, John and Vina Gunter Baxter; one son, Jackie Warren Keyes; three brothers, Ben, Houston, and George Baxter; two sisters, Maude Mardis and Stella Hayes; and one granddaughter, Stephanie O’Neil. Ms. Keyes is survived by her children, Betty and husband Roger O’Neil, of Morristown; Bobbie and husband Jack Ball, of Morristown; and Sean Keyes, of Sumter, S.C. She will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Michelle and Daniel Sauls, Kim and Ray Morrison, Kelly and Scott Ezell, and Matthew and Hailey Keyes; great - grandchildren, Joshua and Emma Sauls; special friends, Pattie Jenkins, Tammy Gorrell, and Mindy Hutto; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 5, 2006, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Twitchell and the Rev. Scott Gorrell officiating. Interment
will follow at Union Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home has been honored to provide the final arrangements for Mrs. Laura Keyes.
