Ida D. Ford
Died: 12 - 03 - 2006 Ms. Ida D. Ford (Granny Rabbitt), age 88, of Grassy Fork, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2006, in Newport Health and Rehab Center. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Grassy Fork. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Ford; parents, Creed and Katie Davis; brother, Burnett Davis; sister, Bertha Byrd; son-in-law, Kenneth Moore; and granddaughter-in-law, Debby Moore. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Kate Black and Robert Black, Betty Moore, Ruth Gregg, and husband Fred; sister, Amanda Williams, of New Jersey; step - daughter, Delcie Self and husband Wayne; grandchildren, Bobby Black, Benny and wife Glenda Black, Steve Moore, Kathy Lemons and husband Charlie, Josh Moore and fiancé Ashley McGaha, Nick and Dakota Moore, Heidi Owenby and husband Jeremy, Heather Laws and Luke Lemons, Amy Moore and Shawn Phillips, K.C. Moore and Amber Clevenger; granddaughter-in-law, Terri Agee and husband Jim; great - grandchildren, Tanner and Keenan Phillips, Brylee Moore, Dre and Ally Owenby; special sister-in-law, Lizzie Raines and husband Earl; special friends, Jewel Davis, Geneva Raines, Jim Kelsey, JoAnn Mooneyham and Cal, Linda and Autumn Salisbury, and Darcus Woody; several nieces and nephews; her beloved dog, Pete; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Freeman and the Rev. Fred Gregg officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Zion Church cemetery. Family received friends from 5 – 9 p.m. Monday at Manes Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home is in charge.
Lois Ramsey Ogle
Died: 12 - 02 - 2006 Mrs. Lois Ramsey Ogle, age 67 of Hartford passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Ogle; sons, Hal J. Ogle and J. Michael Ogle; grandson, Jason H. Dunn; parents, Lawrence and Delia Ramsey; sister, Marie Taylor; brother, Delmar Ramsey; mothers-in-law and fathers-in-law, Elmer and Arletha Davis and Lamarr and Della Ogle. Survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Vonda and Larry Banks of Newport, Ronda and Michael Freeman of Hartford, Nancy and Iky Denton of Dandridge; grandchildren, Shawn Phillips, Nolan Ogle, Lucas McGaha, Brandi Ford, and Kendra Ford; great - grandchildren, Jake, Tanner, and Keenan Phillips, Jaylon Dunn, Braylee Ford; five step - grandchildren and five step - great - grandchildren; sisters, Marsha Ramsey, Ruth Ramsey, Audrey Ramsey, and Debbie Thomas all of Newport; brother, Jerry Ramsey of Newport; additional survivors include an extended family and friends, including special friends, Gene, Donna, Eddie, and Katie Phillips all of Cosby. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Union Cemetery with Rev. Troy Duncan officiating. Arrangements by Costner - Maloy.
Edna Rose Baxter
Died: 12 - 01 - 2006 Mrs. Edna Rose Baxter, 69, of White Pine, went to be with her Lord Friday, December 1, 2006, at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. She was a homemaker by trade. Mrs. Baxter is preceded in death by her husband, William C. Baxter; parents, Wyman and Tillie Terri Gibson; two brothers, William and Herman Gibson; and one son, Roy D. Baxter. She is survived by her son, Rex and wife Lisa (Raqual) Baxter, of Newport; two sisters, Hazel Nelson, of Orman Beach, Fla., and Maude Bbupp, of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 5, 2006, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Brown Funeral Home has been honored to provide the final arrangements for Ms. Edna Rose Baxter.
Delores T. Davis
Died: 11 - 30 - 2006 Delores T. Davis, age 52 of Sevierville went to be with the only one that loved her more than her husband, her Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 30, 2006. Delores had a pet sitting business and was happiest when caring for her animals, Abigail Rose, Casey, Gabriel, R.C., Dutch, Ebony, Jasmin, Riley, Max, Sunny, Mr. Wiggles, and Hailey. She was preceded in death by her mother Lillian Hardgrove. Mrs. Davis survivors include her husband, Eddie Davis, who was the former manager of the Newport Auto Zone for many years; daughters and son-in-law, April and Dale Fisher, and Heather Davis; father, Kenneth Townsend; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilma and Steve Matthews, Charlotte Taylor, Gail and Kelley Wise and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday December 3, 2006 in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Jester and Rev. Leroy Parton officiating. Interment
will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 4, 2006 in Catons Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.
Charles Edmond Yates
Died: 11 - 30 - 2006 Mr. Charles Edmond Yates, age 77 of Del Rio, went to be with his Lord Thursday, November 30, 2006. He was a laborer by trade and a member of Round Mountain Baptist Church. Mr. Yates is preceded in death by his parents, Roby Taft and Ollie Bible Yates; one son, Charles Wayne Yates and two sisters, Bernice Stokely and Mae Ellen Evans. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ella Mae Stokely Yates of the home; four children, Danny Yates, Donnie Yates, Linda Arrowood and Delilah and husband Berry Shelton all of Del Rio. He is also survived by his two sisters, Edith Stokely and Janice Yates of Del Rio; four brothers, Eugene and wife Tennie Yates, Olen and wife Mary Yates, Sherrill and wife Micki Yates and Jerry Yates all of Del Rio; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great - grandchidren. Mr. Yates will also be sadly missed by his special great - granddaughter, Chloe Shaylee Sutton; special grandchildren, Ricky Haney, David Shawn Arrowood, Shawna LeeAnne Shelton and Tommy Charles Arrowood II; special friends, Phyllis Gentry and James Sutton and special niece Lisa Evans and a host of special friends. The family will received friends Saturday, December 2, 2006 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tois Seay officiating. Interment
will follow at Clark Cemetery (Deep Gap). Brown Funeral Home has been honored to provide the final arrangements for Mr. Charles
Fred B. Barger
Died: 11 - 24 - 2006 Fred B. Barger, age 88 of Parrottsville went to be with his Lord peacefully Friday, November 24, at his home. He was a member of Dutch Bottoms Church. He was retired from Stokley Van Camp. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mattie Rhea Barger. His parents, John and Bettie Barger, as well as his eleven brothers and sisters, Joe Barger, Crawford Barger, Mary Barger, Hunley Barger, Carrie Waldroup, Haskell Barger, Zena Bell Talley, Charlie Barger, Louie Gregg, Iva Hawk and Flora Smith. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Peggy Barger; his granddaughters, LeAnna Beeler and her husband Mike Beeler; his grandson, John Barger, Jr.; his great - grandchildren, Ryan Adcox, Charley Barger, Chase Barger, Garrett Beeler and Jason Beeler. Other survivors include special neighbors and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 26 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. with Rev. Ray Wiley and Rev. Manson Lee officiating. Burial will be at Dutch Bottoms Baptist Church Cemetery at 10 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2006. Manes Funeral Home in charge. Family and friends mays sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Shirley Ann Ivey Abell
Died: 11 - 23 - 2006 Shirley Ann Ivey Abell, age 60 of Del Rio went to Heaven on Thursday, November 23, 2006 peacefully at home with her loving family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Shirley had a true and endless love for animals. She was born March 27, 1946 to David and Annie Ivey of Lumberton, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Ivey of Mulberry, Florida. She was survived by her husband, John Abell; her beloved daughter, Melissa Mae Smith and her husband Anthony; two beloved grandsons, Joshua Anthony Smith and Christopher Scott Smith of Mulberry, Florida; step - sons, Donald Abell of Punta Gorta, Florida, Jack Abell and wife Mindy of St. Louis, MO; two step - grandsons, Jacob and Brennon Abell of St. Louis, MO; brother, Luther Ivey of Lexington, NC; six sisters, Virginia Ragan of Newport, Maxine Hickman of Lexington, Alice Anthony of Newport, Velma Bertolo of Del Rio, Jean Phillips of Mulberry, Florida and Bonnie Campbell of Columbus, CT; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25th in Manes Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral services. Due to Shirley's endless love for animals in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Newport Animal Shelter. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Alvin Valentine
Died: 11 - 22 - 2006 Alvin Valentine, age 83 of Cosby went to be with his Lord Wednesday evening November, 22, 2006 following a lengthy illness. Alvin was a veteran of WWII serving his country in the United States Navy. Attended Rocky Grove Baptist Church and was retired from Emerson Electric. Before his illness Alvin liked to garden and always shared his crops with family and friends. He liked to make everyone laugh with his funny sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sallie (Ball) Valentine, three brothers, Carr, Lester and Warren Valentine; two sisters also preceded, Leona Valentine and Callie Mae Valentine; three brothers-in-law, Leroy, Harold, and Steward (Smiley) Shults; one brother and sister-in-law, Barbara Shults. Surviving Alvin, his loving wife of 53 years, Betty (Shults) Valentine; two sisters, Velma Lunsford of Cosby and Ola Epting of Kennedy, FL; one brother and sister-in-law, Artie and Faye Valentine of Sparks, NV; two brothers and sisters-in-law also survive, Ruth, Patricia, Nancy and Lillie Shults. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and special friends, Bud Ledford and Johnny Parks and Jack Rice, Clifford Ball, Chris Layman, Victor Shults. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Brown Funeral Home from 6 - 8 p.m. Service will follow at 8 o’clock with Rev. Clifford Ball officiating. Graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 11 o’clock November 26, 2006 at Union Cemetery with Military Honors. Pall bearers, Randy, Mark, Lenn and Victor Shults, Gene Lunsford, Tim Strange, Mike Hannon and John Johnson.
Alfred AC Cleo O’Neil
Died: 01 - 31 - 2007
Alfred (A.C.) Cleo O’Neil, age 64, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 31, 2007. He was a member of Swannsylvania Baptist Church and was an employee of Sonoco Paper Products for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Dell O’Neil. He is survived by his wife, Mistle Faith O’Neil; son, David O’Neil, of Strawberry Plains; and son and daughter-in-law, Alfred Wayne and Vanessa O’Neil, of Newport. He had two granddaughters, Courtney O’Neil, of Newport, and Sierra O’Neil, of Jefferson City; his sister, Dorothy Suggs, of Newport; brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Judy O’Neil; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and J.D. Ellison, of Michigan; sisters-in-law and brothers - in - law, Joyce and Harold Blazer, of Parrottsville, and Wanda and Harry Lamb, of Newport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2007, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Hensley officiating. Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2007, in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Bernice Swann
Died: 01 - 31 - 2007 Bernice Swann, age 79, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007. She is of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Northern, and her son, Randy Bright. She is survived by her sons, Richard Bright and Teddy Bright, of Newport; daughters, Vada Jean Mathis and husband, Ronnie, of Cosby; Helen Drost and husband, Bill, of Florida; Gail Huskey and husband, Bruce, of Gatlinburg; Anneda Shepherd, of Newport; Johnnie Faye Breeden, of Newport; Peggy Neely, of Newport; Joann Brakebill and husband, Tony, of Cosby; sisters, Arlene Cureton and husband, M.L.; Betty Jenkins and Grace Mathis, all of Cosby; twenty - four grandchildren; several great - grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2007, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leon Large and the Rev. Frank Messer officiating. Burial will be 2:00p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2007, in Allens Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Jack J. Harrell
Died: 01 - 31 - 2007 Jack J. Harrell, age 74, of Bybee passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Heath. Survived by his children, Richard (Sharon), David (Alice), John (Dee), Terri, and Ronald (Laura); grandchildren, Becky, Craig, Adam , Lori, Julie, Shane, Brandon, Randy, Allyssa, Jeremy and Christian. He was a friend to many. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Manes Funeral Home. Manes Funeral Home in charge. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneral home.com
Thomas Leonard Draine
Died: 01 - 30 - 2007
Thomas Leonard Draine, age 47, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 30, 2007. He was a member of Lonsdale United Methodist Church. Leonard was an employee of Old Dominion Truck Lines. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Lucille Williams Draine Day; father, Thomas Edward Draine; brother, Clyde Edward “Eddie” Draine. Left to cherish his memory are sister, Sandra Ann Draine, of Knoxville; nieces, Patricia Peters and husband, Dewey, of Greeneville, TN, and Natascha Draine, of Knoxville; nephew, Donald Ray Draine, of Knoxville; great nieces, Samantha Peters, of Greeneville, TN, Megan, Alexa and Starry Draine, all of Knoxville; great - nephew, Daniel Peters, of Greeneville, TN. Several aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2007, and from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2007, at Highland Memorial Funeral Home (Bearden). A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Monday, February 5, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. in the Highland Memorial Chapel. The committal service will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Old Dominion Employees and fellow truck drivers. Mr. Draine’s guest book may be signed at www.highlandmemorialparks.com. Highland Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations (Bearden) is honored to be serving the family of Thomas Leonard Draine. (865) 588 - 0567
Tristan Malcom
Died: 01 - 30 - 2007
Tristan Reid Malcom, infant, passed away January 30, 2007 at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. He is survived by his mother, Jessica Beilly of Louisiana; father, Nicholas Malcom of Newport; surrogate family, Kandi Kelm (Mama #2), Kati Kelm (Sissy) both of Newport, and Kay Kelm (Nana) of Hartford; grandfathers, Darren Beilly of Louisiana, Charles E. Malcom and Edward M. McReynolds both of Florida; grandmothers, Cindy Rose McReynolds and Clarissa Malcom both of Florida; uncles, Christopher Beilly, Travis R. Malcom and Donald Sullens all of Florida; aunt, Adrian Sullens and Jennifer Palmer, both of Florida; cousin, Dakota Sullens. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2007 at Costner - Maloy Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends Friday evening February 2, 2007 from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to help with final expenses. Arrangements by Costner - Maloy.
Perle Cody McNabb
Died: 01 - 29 - 2007
Perle Cody McNabb, age 93, formerly of Newport, passed away, Monday, January 29, 2007, in Sylva, North Carolina. She graduated from Central High School (later Cocke County High) in1929 as valedictorian. In 1933 she graduated from Milligan College, with a Bachelor of Science degree, the first woman to graduate summa cum laude from Milligan. She earned her Master’s Degree in Biology in 1938 from Duke University. She was a classroom teacher for twenty - nine years, mostly in the math and science fields, mostly at Cocke County High School and one year at Cosby. In 1964 Perle left her classroom at Cocke County High School to accept a position of Supervisor of Instruction for Cocke County, and remained in this position until her retirement in 1972. One of the accomplishments during her tenure of which she was most proud was helping establish Cocke County’s Adult Basic Education Program. In 1972 Perle was selected Newport’s First Lady, and in that year also she began her 1972 - 1973 term as President of the Tennessee Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. She served on the Newport City School Board and was active in Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary society of women educators, and in the Cocke County Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost sixty –four years, H. Royce McNabb; parents, W.C. and Sytha Stuart Cody; grandson, Daniel Royce McNabb; sister, Daisy Cody; brothers, Paul, Donald, Hollis, Cephas and Darius Cody. She is survived by her son, Steve McNabb and wife Lindsay of Johnson City, TN; daughter, Donna Williams and husband, Don, of North Carolina; grandchildren, Lucas Cody McNabb and Meredith Allyson McNabb, of Johnson City; step grandchildren, Jason Williford and wife Jimejo, of Buffalo, NY, Hugh Williams and wife, Tami, of North Carolina; step great grandchildren, Justin Williford, of Newport, Mason and Chloe Williford, of Buffalo, NY, and Abigail, Callie and Ellie Williams, of North Carolina. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2007, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 - 2 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home, Newport in charge.
Hugh David Fox
Died: 01 - 29 - 2007
Hugh David Fox, age 85, of Newport, passed away Monday, January 29, 2007, at his home. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy A. Fox; mother, Laura Fox; and granddaughter, Misty Ottinger. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Fox; daughters, Dorothy James and husband Henry, Georgia Grooms; sons, James (Buck) Fox and wife Judy, Charles Fox and wife Ethel, Clarence Fox and wife Eita, all of Newport; and Roy Fox, of Morristown; twenty - four grandchildren, twenty - five great - grandchildren, and fourteen great - great - grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2007, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 1, 2007, in James Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Marie J. Owens
Died: 01 - 28 - 2007 Marie J. Owens, 92, died at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County January 28, 2007, after a short illness. She was born Marie Jones in the Del Rio section of Cocke County Oct. 16, 1914. A long time schoolteacher, she started her career in a small one - room school house not far from where she was born, later moving to Newport Grammar School where she remained until her marriage in 1947 to Audrey Owens, of Cosby. After her husband’s death in 1968, she returned to teaching and taught at both Hartford and Cosby Elementary before retiring in 1981. In addition to teaching, she also continued to operate the family farm until her death and was an active member of Cocke County Farm Bureau Women, and also served as the first female director of the Cocke County Farm Bureau. She was also active in the Cocke County Retired Teachers Association. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing her plants, especially Linton Roses, with her friends and family. She had a zest for life that continued until the time of her death. She is survived by her two children and their families: Susan Owens Mulligan, son-in-law, Keith Mulligan, and grandson, Kevin Mulligan, and his wife, Leann; Charles Owens, daughter-in-law, Sarah Owens, grandson, Aaron Owens, and granddaughter, Catherine Owens. Special loved ones included Kenny and Patty Stuart and their son, Tristan. The family wants to thank her care givers and especially Dr. Fady Tohme for the care, concern and love that they showed Marie over the last year of her life. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home. A service will follow immediately at 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held the following morning at 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Marie Owens Memorial Fund Cosby Elementary School Library. Brown Funeral Home has been honored to provide the final arrangements for Marie
Mary Dean Ford
Died: 01 - 27 - 2007 Mary Dean Ford, of Newport, TN, born August 9, 1923 entered Heavens Portals on Saturday, January 27, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Sylvester Ford; parents, Howard and Winnie (Wood) Runyan; sister, Mildred Runyan; brothers, Hugh M. Paul, Jimmy and Harry J. Runyan. She is survived by her children, daughter, Pat Frazier and husband Jim; son, Richard Ford and wife Treva; grandchildren, Jimmy (Butch) Fralix and wife Melinda, Tony Ford and wife Wendy; great - grandchildren, Kristen Fralix, Lauren and Chandler Ford; special nephew, Gary Runyan; very special friends in Christ Rev. Wayne Waycaster and wife Nell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2007 at Manes Funeral Home Chapel with the services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Waycaster officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Gladys Louise Dockery
Died: 01 - 27 - 2007
Mrs. Gladys L. Dockery, 73, was born February 12, 1933, in Parrottsville, TN. She departed this life on January 27, 2007, at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. She attended Allen’s Chapel School, Tanner High School, and Swift Memorial College in Rogersville, TN, where she received a degree in teaching. She taught at Tanner High School and also schools in Sevierville and North Carolina. She was employed at Electro - Voice for 29 years, retiring in 1995. She was united in marriage to Burn H. Dockery on February 26, 1955. To this union, 8 children were born. Gladys was a loyal worker at Allen’s Chapel Baptist Church all her life, accepting Christ in her life at a young age. She served in the capacity of Sunday school teacher, Usher president, youth leader, homecoming committee, and was active in the Bethel District Association. She was also involved in the NAACP, The Tanner Committee, and served as membership chairperson of the Cocke County Democratic Women’s Club. Gladys was a huge fan of football. She loved and supported the Cocke County Fighting Cocks, the UT Volunteers, and the Tennessee Titans. Gladys’ hobbies included working in her flower garden, cooking, going to yard sales, watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Deal or No Deal. She especially enjoyed raising her children, grandchildren, and great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Bervelee Carr, of Parrottsville, TN; husband of 26 years: Burn Harris Dockery Sr.; sisters: Francis Murphy, Laura Reese, Johnnie Lee Carr, Chasity Ann Carr; brother: Robert Clarence Carr; and friend: Jennie L. Olden. She leaves to mourn her loss, sons: Aaron (Staci) Dockery, Seymour, TN; Burn (Gina) Dockery Jr., Parrottsville, TN; Ricky Dockery and 1st Sgt. Paul H. (Stacey) Dockery, Knoxville, TN; daughters: E. Marketta Dockery, Newport, TN; Rementna (Ernest) Wright, Knoxville, TN; Tewanna V. Dockery, Newport, TN; and Shedenna A. Dockery, Newport, TN. Fifteen grandchildren: Mark Allen, Baron (Birdie) Dockery, Casey Dockery, Sonya Robinson, Taneka Dockery, Bradley Rogers, Jessica Dockery, La Toya Rogers, Jared Dockery, Brandon Dockery, Lyndsie Dockery, Demetrius Dockery, Bryson Dockery, Braxton Dockery, and Keishawn Dockery. Eight great - grandchildren: Dorian Dockery, Tyler Robinson, Jamarlon Gaston, Haylee Dockery, Takiyah Dockery, Sydney Dockery, Carlissa Dockery, and Rhianna Whitehorn. Special grandchildren: Jordan Carr, Bethany Stewart, Logan Blazer, Brandon Dockery (Seymour) Katie and Jessie Reneau. Sisters: Alzora (Charles) Rader, Knoxville, TN; Shirley (Arthur) Davis, Knoxville, TN; and brother: Charles Henry Carr, Morristown, TN. Brothers-in-law: Clay (Christine) Dockery, Newport, TN; Carl (Geraldine) Dockery, Dandridge, TN; Joseph (Vivian) Dockery, Newport, TN; Bobby (Shirley) Dockery, Detroit, Michigan; Arthur Dockery and Dwayne Dockery, Newport, TN; Sisters-in-law: Mary (Clyde) Myers, Pittsburgh, PA; Patricia Dockery, Newport, TN; Charlotte Woods, Knoxville, TN; and Theresa Dockery, Newport, TN. Special friends include her special sistrs, Mrs. Bessie Thomas, Sis Madalee Stewart, Sis Martha B. Gudger, Sis Nellie Dawson, and Sis Geraldine Hammonds. Very special long time friends, Barbara Allen, Ralph Rogers, Newport, TN; Ann Marshall, Kentucky; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, January 30, 2007, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Costner - Maloy Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 31, at 1:00 p.m. Allen’s Chapel Baptist Church, Parrottsville, TN. Interment
will be at Faubian Cemetery. Rev. Carl Bragg officiating. The casket will lie in state from 12:30 until 1:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Arrangements by Costner - Maloy.
James Murrell Stinson
Died: 04 - 06 - 2007 Mr. James Murrell Stinson, age 57 of Del Rio passed away April 6, 2007 at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Arrangements by Costner - Maloy.
Robert Sprouse
Died: 04 - 06 - 2007 Robert Sprouse, age 64 of Newport passed away Friday, April 6, 2007 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Manes Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Opal Williams
Died: 04 - 05 - 2007 Opal P. Williams, age 83 of Newport passed away, Thursday, April 5, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Williams; daughter, Shirley Williams; parents, Lindsey and Rhoda Presnell; sisters, Lula Davis, Mamie Laws, Elvie Hartsell; brothers, Mark Presnell, L.D. Presnell, Haskell Presnell and Estel Presnell. She is survived by her son and daughters-in-law, Wade and Georgie Williams of Newport, Boyce and Rachael Williams of Hartford, Jimmy and Pattie Williams of Newport; daughters and sons - in - law, Judy and Sherrill Turner of Del Rio, Joan and Tim McGaha of Hartford, Doris and Bobby Henderson of Hartford and Melissa and Jimmy Kelley of Parrottsville; brother, Ray Presnell of Newport; sisters, Shirley Griffith of Newport, Cora Mae Holt of White Pine; twenty - two grandchildren; nine great - grandchildren, special friends, Roy and Linda Galloway, Zola Stillman and may other friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. Fred Cagle and Rev. Gary Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Williams Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Manes Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Joseph Kyle Baker
Died: 04 - 02 - 2007 Joseph Kyle Baker, age 57, of Sevierville, passed away Monday, April 2, 2007, in the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sebron Earnie and Nellie Kate Baker. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Baker, of Sevierville; step - son, Dwayne Gregg; brother, Larry Baker; sisters, Lillie Ivy, of Dandridge, and Darlene Hurst, of Sevierville; also several nieces and family members. Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Fred Cagle officiating. Family will receive friends 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral service. Friends and family may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
Alfred J.R. Phillips Jr
Died: 04 - 01 - 2007 Alfred (J.R.) Phillips, Jr., age 57 of New Market, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 at his home. He was a member of Heavenly Freedom Independent Baptist Church. J.R. and his wife, Rachel were the Glorybound Singers who had a broadcast on WJFC Radio station for two years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Phillips of Newport. He leaves his wife, Rachel Crowe Phillips of New Market; father, Alfred Phillips of Bybee; son and daughter-in-law, Scottie and Patricia Phillips; step - son and wife, Michael and Donna Crowe; step - daughter and husband, Stephanie and Fredy Reyes all of New Market; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buster and Carolyn Phillips of Morristown, Roy and Ann Phillips and Randy Phillips all of Newport; Michael and Wanda Phillips of Bybee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bobbie Phillips, Betty and J.L. Sutton all of Newport, Wanda and Fred Lance and Jan Kirkpatrick of Morristown; grandchildren, Abbi and Haley Phillips, Jesse and Nicholas Reyes and Andrew Crowe; several nieces and nephews; aunt, Bewah Evans of Newport. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007 at Fielden Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald Collins and the Rev. Willis Miller officiating, music by The Maples Family. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment
at 2 p.m. Monday in Friends Station Cemetery. Fielden Funeral Home of New Market in charge of arrangements.
Paul E. Martin
Died: 03 - 31 - 2007 Mr. Paul E. Martin, age 80 of Hot Springs, N.C. passed away Saturday morning, March 31, 2007 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Arrangements by Costner - Maloy.
