“K” Obituaries

 

KATES, ROBERT J., Pinellas, Fla., died Feb. 20, 2001. He was a former pastor of Wartburg First Baptist Church.   Survivors: wife of 47 years, Virginia and son, Andrew of Pinellas Park, Fla.  Burial in Sylvan Abbey Cemetery in Clearwater, Gla.  [Morgan County News]


KAUFMAN, DAVIE LEONARD, “BUD”, Jr., 79, Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of Wartburg, passed away Sat. June 14, 2003 in Lebanon Manor Nursing Home.  He was preceded in death by his parents David and Carrie Kaufman and sister, Lucille Honeycutt.  He was born Dec. 8, 1923 iin Wartburg.  Mr. Kaufman was a successful building contractor, was an antique dealer, owned a furniture shop and was a community servant.  He was a 32nd Degree of the Masonic Order. He was especially noted for building astronaut Neil Armstrong’s home. He was co-owner of the K & H Grill of Wartburg in the late 40’s before moving to Ohio.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Justeen “Judy” Pointer Kaufmann; daughters Shirley June and Minnie Lou; son David Leonard III; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers Dalton and Clarence of Lebanon, Ohio and Eugene of Fairburn, Ga.; and sisters Jonelle Dautel of Wartburg and Marilyn S. O’Bleness of Nags Head, NC.  Service was June 17, 2003 in Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon, Ohio, with Pastor Clarence Smith officiating, whit a masonic service.  Interment was in Miami Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Centerville, Ohio.  Daughters and nephews served as pallbearers.  [Morgan County News]


KEARNEYMAUDE,  85, Sunbright died, Dec. 31, 1997.  Preceded by husband, Elmer C. Kearney and sons, Tommy Clinton and Elmer R.  Survivors: daughters, Lovalene and husband Ellis Heidel, Berry and Elmer Cox and Patricia (Gerrie) and husband Charles Keck; son, George C. Kearney and wife Azalee; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gleason England and Orville England. Burial in Sunbright Cemetery.  [Morgan County News]


KEATHLEY, MRS. EXIE C., age 70, of the Petros-Joyner Community went to be with our Heavenly Father on March 20, 2009. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a life long member of Stephens Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ethel and Eliza Crowe; Brother, J.D. Crowe; and special aunt, Teba Burgess. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Chester Keathley, Sr.; Daughters: Brenda Shirks and husband, Robert (Bim) of Georgia, and Rita Phillips and Betty Jane Carpenter and husband, Tim; all of Wartburg; Son, Chester Keathley, Jr. and wife, Lorna of Maryville; Grandchildren: Stephanie Ledford and husband, Jared; Cindy Adkins and husband, Michael; Jason Carpenter and Shauna Bell; Miranda Shirks and Myke Semko; Jessica Shirks and Richard Seiber; Andrew Carpenter and Shauna Freytag; and
Julie Phillips; Great-grandchildren: Jordan, Gavin, and Jeffrey Ledford, Konner, Nicholas, and Hayley Carpenter, and Baylee Seiber; brother, Sylvester Burgess; and sisters: Nancy Goddard, Betty Lou Duncan, Reba Woods, Thelma Bruce, and Roberta Hall.The family will receive friends Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. A funeral service will be held Monday, at 1:00 p.m. in Stephens Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Will Gouge officiating. Interment will follow in the Estes Cemetery, Coalfield. [Schubert Funeral Home]


KEATHLEY, FLORINA, (of Stevens Community), Oliver Springs, Rt. 1, died Wed. morning in the Oak Ridge Hospital, where she had been since Tuesday, the day before her death. She had been in poor health for a year. The family said that her physician told them that he did not know the cause of Mrs. Keathley’s death. No autopsy was performed. She is survived by her husband, Boyd Keathley; daughters, Mrs. Carpenter Anderson, Mrs. Paul Phillips, Oliver Springs, Rt. 1; and Marjorie and Reba Keathley at home; Mrs. Paul Campbell, Independence, Ky.; Mrs. George Armstrong, Tampa, Fl.; sons, Chester, Oliver Springs; Gary, Ind.; and David of Independence, Ky. The funeral will be held Friday at 3 pm at the Stevens Baptist Church, Oliver Springs, Rt. 1, with the Rev. Elmer Brown officiating. Source: The Oak Ridger, Oak Ridge, Tenn., Thur. July 20, 1967 pg. 2


KEATHLEY, HERSHEL “PAPAW”, 81, of Coalfield, died Monday, April 12, 2004.  According to his family, he loved God, his family, his church, his country and his community. He was a member of Mount Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the United Mine Workers of America and the Democratic Party. He served his country in World War II. He served his community by sharing his wisdom and his poetry with the students of Coalfield School during Heritage Week. His family said he was loved and will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Patsy Jane Keathley; 16 siblings; and by a son, Richard Keathley. Mr. Keathley is survived by his children, Stanley Keathley and wife, Pam, of Oak Ridge, Tony Keathley of Kingston, Johnny Keathley and wife, Bonnie, of Oliver Springs, Jerry Keathley and wife, Kathy, of Claxton, Lola Murray and husband, Gary, Wartburg, and Pat Conlon and husband, Frank, Jennie Cotton, and Sheila Walls and husband, Kevin, all of Coalfield; and by 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. His family said he was lovingly known by all who knew him as “Papaw.” The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004, at Schubert Funeral Home with the Rev. Jean Richardson and the Rev. Mark Hester officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  [Oak Ridger]


KEATHLEY, MICAH DANIELLE, age 3, went home to be with her Lord on July 8, 2004. Micah is survived by her parents, Darrell and Angela, and one brother Alec. Grandparents Rev. Ralph and Lois Nance of Wartburg. Stanley and Pamela Keathley , Ray and Patricia McGinnis all of Oak Ridge. Great grandmother Helen Goodwin of Oliver Springs. Aunts and uncles, Aaron and Melody Nance of Wartburg. Stephen and Linda Fugate, Melody Nance and finance Wayne Valentine of Kingston, Rachel Moore and Frankie Moore of Cookeville. Micah had many very special friends, cousin Karlie “Kar-Kar” and Jacob Nance, Corey “Cor-Cor” Reed and all her very special friends at Kiddie Korner Daycare in Kingston. She touched the lives of many people and loved her church, the Grace Baptist Church and all her special church friends. The family will receive friends from 11am until 2pm Sunday July 11, 2004 at the Grace Baptist Church on Pine Ridge Road in Harriman. The funeral will follow at 2pm with Rev. Mike Goodson officiating. Burial will be in the Kingston Memorial Gardens. Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements. [Kykers Funeral Home, Harriman]


KEATHLY, PEARL ARMES, 67, formerly of the Joyner Community of Wartburg, died Sat. Nov. 9, 2002 at Life Care of Morgan County.She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Keathley; two daughters, Leasha and Sharlotte; parents Finley and Slella Armes and two sisters.  She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Ward of Wartburg, Rita Hamby of Sunbright and Missy Lay of Wartburg; two sons, Doc Young of the Joyner Community and Paul Keathley of Lexington, Ky.; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Charlene Ross of Florida and Dorothy Armes of Devonia; four brothers, Andy Armes of Oakdale, Burgin Armes of Joyner, Lester Armes of Oliver Springs and Arlie Armes of Jacksboro; and several nieces and nephews.  The family received friends Monday Nov. 11, at Davis Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Bros. Ralph Hamby and Vic Davis officiating.  Graveside services were Tue. Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. in New Haven Church Cemetery.  [Roane County News]


KEATHLEY, MR. RICHARD DWAYNE, 29, of Coalfield, died Sunday moring, Aug. 17, 1986, in an automobile accident. He was a member of MT. Pisgah Baptist Church and was employed by Tri Dean Mining Co. Surviving him are two sons,  Richard, Jr., of Petros, Aaron of Oak Ridge; a daughter Jessica of Oak Ridge, and his parents Hershel Keathley of Middlesboro, KY. and Zola Foster Keathley of Coalfield.Also surviving are ten brothers:  Stanley and Jerry Keathley, both of Oak Ridsge; Tony of Petros; Johnny , G.B.,  James and Gary all of Coalfield; Eugene, Phil, MIke and Tony, all of Middlesboro, KY. four sisters: Pat Conlon and Jenny Lee Conlon, both of Coalfield: Lola Mae Murray of Wartburg and Sheila Ann Keathley of Coalfield; his grandmother, Ola Mae Hunterof Oliver Springs; several aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt Carmel C. P. Church in Coalfield with Rev. JIm Carter officiating. Interment followed in the Estes Cemt./, Coalfield, with Schubert of Wartburg in charge of arrangements.
(Source: The Morgan County News Thurs. 08-21-1986 page: 2)


KEATHLEY, STEVE A.,  53, of Wartburg, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Born December 23, 1948, in Jacksboro, he was the son of Aubrey Keathley and Betty Jo Gibson Keathley, both deceased. He had lived in east Tennessee all his life and was a disabled construction worker. Mr. Keathley is survived by four children, Robin Keathley Rozales of Yoakum, Texas,Steve Edward Keathley and his wife, Susan, of Clinton, William Joseph Keathley and his wife, Shauna, of Oliver Springs, and Betty Elizabeth Whitaker and her husband, Chris, of Lake City. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Troy, Charlie, Kristopher, Matthew, Alisha, Tyler, Dylan, Deja, Joseph, Colby and Christopher; and by three sisters, Patricia Vann and her husband, Rommie Jr., of Wartburg, Charlotte Ellison and her husband, Jimmy, of Harriman, and Mary Bowling and her husband, Mark, of Wartburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Keathley, and a sister, Kathy Keathley Stewart. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Tuppertown Baptist Church in Oliver Springs with Rev. Mike Pride and Rev. Jeff Daniel officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Oliver Springs. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. [Oak Ridger]


KEEBLER, Rev. WILLIAM (BILL) FRANK,  age 67, of Knoxville,  June 11, 1998, at He was a retired Bapist  minister and a member of Island Home Baptist Church, former pastor of Liberty Baptist  Church in Wartburg. Preceded in death by wife, Helen Huffaker Keebler. Survivors: sons  and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Wendy Keebler, New Jersey; Joel Keebler, Knoxville, Stephen Keebler, Asheville, NC; sister and  brother-in-law, Jane and Glen Price, Madesto, Calif; brother and sister-in-law, James and Nancy Keebler, Knoxville; brother, Patrick  Keebler, Atlanta, Ga; fiancee, Shirley Patterson,  Knoxville; sisters-in-law, Jo Ann Burnett Clabo and Sue Luttrell; brothers-in-law, James  Huffaker and Harold Huffaker. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery   (Knoxville News Sentinal)


KEENEY, DAILEY W. , 84, of Crossville, formerly of Oakdale, died June 25, 1997.  Preceded by wife Mae Keeney, and brothers, Dallas, Tommy, Dillard and Dorsey Keeney.  Survivors; brothers, Doyle Kenney and Doc Keeney and sister, Martha Shelton.
Burial in Pine Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale.   [Morgan County News]


KEENEY, DOCK B., 71, died 4/6/2000 in Rockwood. He was born 5/24/2000 in Morgan County. Preceded by parents, Jasper and Vernie Norris Keeney; brothers, Tommy, Dillard, Dallas, Dorsey and Daley Keeney. Survivors, son, Jerry (Detroit Louis) Kenney; sister, Martha Sheldon; brother and wife, J.D. (Doyle) and Emily Keeney; sisters-in-law, Edna Keeney, Ruth Keeney and Esther Keeney. [Morgan County News]


KEESEE, RICHARD E.,   71, Sunbright, formerly of Clinton died Oct. 22, 1996.  He was born July 2, 1925 in Miami, Fla. to George Harris Keesee and Thelma Mae Turnipseed Keesee.Survived by wife, Cornelia Margaronis Keesee, daughter, Diana Gutman and husband Steve and 2 grandchildren. Burial in Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Knoxville.  [Morgan County News]


KEITH, KENNETH L. SR., 74, Lima, died at 10 a.m. on Jan 20, 2003 at his residence.  He was born April 23, 1928 in Lancing to Lonnie and Mattie Buxton Keith, who preceded him in death.  On. Aug 12, 1950, he married Mildred B. Crew, who survives.  Mr. Keith retired in 1989 as a U.S. Postal Clerk and civil service examiner.  He was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church.  He was a member of Lima Motorcycle Club and ham radio operator W8PIP.  He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1946 to 1948, and a Merchant Marine veteran serving from 1949 to 1950.  He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth L. “Kenny” Keith Jr.; a brother William Keith Jr.; and a sister Maxine York.  He is survived by a son Robert Craig Keith of Lima; two brothers Paul Keith and Donald Keith, both of LIma; a sister Millie (Joe) Fisher of Elida; and a sister-in-law Thelma Keith of Lima.  Services was Friday at 10 a.m. in Chiles & Sons-Laman Funeral Homes, Lewis Chapel.  The Rev Larry Hopkins officiated.  Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.  [Morgan County News]


KEITH, WILLIAM LONNIE, 59, Lancing, died 9/19/1965.  Preceded by parents, Mr. & Mrs. Wiley Keith; Survivors: sons, Bill Kenneth, Donald and Paul Keith; daughters, Maxine York and Mildred Fisher; brother Keller Keith; sisters, Stella Jones and Mrs. Charlie Nelson; 13 grand children.  Burial Clear Creek Cemetery. [Morgan County News]


KELLY, MARY GERTRUDE, 92, of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at her home.She was born Aug. 1, 1917, in Wartburg, Tenn., the daughter of Annie Jones and Charlie Napoleon Knight.Mrs. Kelly was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and especially loved flowers. Her family describes her as being a “mother” to everyone who came across her path.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Wade Leslie Kelly in 1987; great-granddaughter, Brittany Armes in 2001; and brothers, Raymond Knight, Forrest Knight, Fred Knight and Marley Knight.She is survived by daughter, Arlene Slack and husband, Harold, with whom she made her home; sister, Annie Mae Francis of Wartburg; grandchildren, Lisa Armes and husband, Jerome, of Midtown, and Dean Slack of Oak Ridge; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Armes of Midtown and Wade Slack of Oak Ridge; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. The family would like to express their appreciation to Megan and Covenant Home Care, Dr. Michael Thompson and Dr. Daniel Lenoir for their compassion, care and support shown to Mrs. Kelly. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Weatherford Mortuary, and the funeral will be at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Steve McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. [The Oak Ridger, December 13, 2009]


KELLY, MITCHELL WAYNE, age 46, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at his home. Mitchell was born September 6, 1961 in Harriman. He lived in the Coalfield Community and graduated from Coalfield High School in 1980. He was most recently employed at Briarcliff Health Care Center and was formerly employed at Bi-Lo Supermarket and the Coalfield High School.Mitchell was preceded in death by grandparents; Nadine and Bill McNew, Robert and Stella Kelly, Verldon and Irene Coker, by his parents; Mildred Kelly and Vann Kelly, by a sister; Cathy Brown and by a nephew; Kainon Kelly. He attended Beech Park Baptist Church, which was a great joy to him. He also enjoyed gospel singing and spending time with his family who knew he loved the Lord.He will be missed by mother; Verldean Kelly of Oliver Springs, by
brothers; Ronnie Poole and wife Suzanne of Oliver Springs, Mike Kelly and wife Debbie of Rockwood, Jeff Kelly and wife Sandy of Oliver Springs, by sisters; Brenda Hamby of Gastonia, NC, Cindy Bendure and husband Roger of LaVernge, Darlene Collins and husband Steve of Oliver Springs, Karen Kirkland and husband Wes of Powell, and Cindy Davis and husband Dan of Andersonville. He has a brother-in-law, Mike Brown and Kelly, Mary Catherine and Rachel Brown, Sony Hamby, Ron Hamby and wife Toni, Allison and Madison Bendure, Kelly Collins, and Wesley Kirkland, and by great-nieces; Taylor and Kaylee Kelly, and Logan Hamby. He has aunts and uncles; Clara McNew, Carolyn Pogue, Nick and Reba Ellis, Geneva and Earl
Russell, June Humphrey, Hattie and Barry Henderson, Dottie Kelly, Eddie and Linda Coker, Verna Phillips, and Mae Malcolm. He is also survived by many cousins, extended family members, special friends which includes a very special friend, Michael Roysden and his wife Sandra.The family will receive friends Saturday, January 19, 2008 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Robbie Leach officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the Willard Park Cemetery in Harriman. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Beech Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 519 W. Tri-County Boulevard, Oliver Springs, Tennessee 37840. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Sharp Funeral Home]


KELLY, MORRIS ALTON,  formerly of Coalfield, died in Georgia, Feb. 6, 1997.  He was born,May 15, 1938 to Robert M. and Stella Jackson Kelly.  Preceded by parents; brother, Phillip Kelly. Survivors: wife, Dorothy Helton Kelly; daughter, Mitzi and husband Allen Kelly, sons, Mark and wife Elizabeth, and David and Shannon; seven grandchildren; sisters, Geneva Russell and Earl Russell, Elda June and Stirlin Humphrey, Hattie and Barry Henderson; brother, Vann and Verldean Kelly.
Burial in Sherwood Cemetery, Forest Park, Georgia  [Morgan County News]


KELLY, OTHA CALVIN ,  82, Oakdale, died Nov. 1, 1996.  Survivors, wife, Margaret Kelly; daughter, Annaand husband Charles Kerr; sons:  Bill and Sue Kelly and Phillip and Carol Kelly. 5  grandchildren.  Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery.  [Morgan County News]


KELLEY, OTHA MARIE, age 75, formerly of Mehaffey Road, Claxton, passed away Monday, April 10, 2000, at the Oak Ridge Health Care Center. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Charles S. Kelley; parents, William & Nina Mae Edmonds Thornton; step-daughter, Joyce McCall; brother, Hoylee Thronton; sister, Evelyn Adcox. Born December 28, 1924 in Morgan County. Survivors: Daughters: Charlotte Shoffner & husband James Harley of Claxton, Barbara Shultz & husband, Cormey of Lake City; Son, Charles Leon Kelley & wife, Vivian of Clinton; Sisters, Bobbie Jo Rankin &
husband, Ben of Wartburg, Linda Lanham of Georgia; 12 Grandchildren & 15 Great Grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews; special friend, Ray McCloud of Knoxville. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with funeral services at 8:00  P.M. in the Chapel with Rev. Tom Byrge & Rev. Robbie Leach Officiating. Interment will be held 10:00 am, Thursday at Zion Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home of Clinton in charge.
[Knoxville News Sentinal]


KELLY, ROBERT M.,  86, of Harriman, formerly of Coalfield died, Jan 10,. 1995. He was born July 31, 1908. to the late Ray and Eliza Wilson Kelly.  Also preceded by firstwife, Stella M. Kelly in 1969, second wife, Ella Kelly in 1990. son, Phillip Kelly, sister, Alta Walker and brother Ray D. Kelly. Survivors, sons, Vann and wife, Veridean Kelly and Alton and wife Dottie Kelly; daughters; Geneva and husband Earl Russell, June and husband Sterlin Humphrey and Hattie and husband Barry Henderson; sister, Mae and husband Jim Malcolm; brother, Roy H. Kelly; 23 grandchildren, 26 g-grandchildren.  Burial in Union Cemetery in Morgan County. [Morgan County News]


KELLY, VANN ALLEN, age 65, of Oliver Springs, died Friday, June 12, 1998. Mr. Kelly was born March 27, 1933 to Robert and Stella Jackson Kelly, both now deceased. He  in Coalfield until 1979 when he moved to Oliver Springs. He was preceded in death  by his first wife Mildred McNew Kelly; two brothers, Phillip Kelly of Midtown and Alto  Kelly of Forest Park, Ga.; and by a daughter, Catherine Brown of Knoxville. Survivors: wife of 19 years, Verldean Coker Kelly of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; sons, Ronnie Poole and wife  Suzanne of Oliver Springs, Mike Kelly and wife Debbie of Rockwood, Tenn., Jeff Kelly and wife Sandy of Oliver Springs, Mitchell Kelly of Oliver Springs; daughters, Brenda Hamby  and husband Ronnie of Gastonia, N.C., Cindy Bendure
and husband Roger of Oliveer  Springs, Darlene Collins and husband Steve of Oliver Springs, Karen Kirkland and husband Wes of Powell, Cindy Daniels and husband Dennis of Andersonville, Tenn.; son-in-law,  Michael Brown of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Ron Hamby, Sonya Hamby, Kristi Kelly, Shannon Poole, Morgan Poole, Kelly Collins, Phillip Kelly, Kristin Kelly, Allison Bendure ,Wesley Kirkland, and Mary Catherine Brown; sisters, Geneva Russell and husband Earl of Oak Ridge, Elda June Humphrey and husband Stirlin of Harriman, Hattie Mae Henderson  and husband Barry of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Dottie Kelly of Forest Park, Ga. brother-in-law, Edward Coker and wife Linda of Oliver Springs; father and mother-in-law, Verldon Coker and Irene Coker of Oliver Springs Burial will follow at AndersonMemorial Gardens on Highway 61.
(Knoxville News Sentinal)


KELLY, MRS. BESSIE FREELS WHALEY – of Oakdale, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and wife, departed this life Friday morning, June 13, 2002 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville. She was the last of 12 children born to Edward and Julie England Freels of Sunbright. She was a faithful member of Piney Baptist Church in Oakdale, where she taught Sunday school. She was a retired Nurse from Harriman City Hospitaland operated a Village Grocery Store in Oakdale where she lived most of her early life. In her retirement years she was an avid gardener and raised prize-winning vegetables and flowers. She left legacies to all her children and grandchildren of great stories, finely crocheted afghans and beautiful hand-made quilts. She lived the life of a humble Christian and followed the golden rule to the letter. She often sang “Old Time” hymns at church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Carlos William Whaley and their children, Carlos, Jr. (Braz) Whaley and daughters, Karleen Healy and Clarise Jones; second husband, Wilford Kelly; sister, Cassie Bertram; Dora and Hattie; half-brothers, Percy Hamby and Perry Goad. Surviving daughters and sons-in- law, Vi and Hugh Foster of Harriman, Vera and Paul Scarbrough of Oakdale; step-sons, Robert Kelly and wife, Mary and Charles Kelly, all of Knoxville. She also leaves her precious first set of grandchildren, Carlos and Doug Healy, Vera Pugh and John Edde (Bo), Connie Jones, Rory, Bryan and Kevin Foster, Todd Scarbrough and Meredith Woodward. In addition, she leaves nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Piney Baptist Church in Oakdale with the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Pat McGee and Rev. Bill Young officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.  [Knoxville News Sentinal]
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KELLY, MR. WILFORD – age 90, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2002, at his home in Harriman. He was a member of Piney Baptist Church (Oakdale). He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alpha Boles Kelly; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Cross and Reavella Gouge. He is survived by his second wife of 39 years, Bessie Kelly of Harriman; sons, Charles Kelly and Robert (Mary) Kelly, all of Knoxville; step daughter, Vera (Paul) Scarbrough of Oakdale, and Violet (Hugh) Foster of Harriman; 16 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, June 11, 2002, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Rev. Pat McGhee, Rev. Brian Hollaway, and Rev. Bill Young officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday morning, 10 a.m., in Roane Memorial Gardens.  [Knoxville News Sentinal]


KENNEDY, ANNA JOAN,  58, Sunbright, died June 27, 1997. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur E. Kennedy, Jr., father Oscar Phipps and mother Pearl Moffitt Phipps.   Survivors; Donnie and wife Tamara Kennedy; Genia and husband Roger Hambright; Ginger and husband James Burdin and Deloris Kennedy and Barbara amd Bobby Wallace and Missy Taylor; sisters Freddie Goad, Sue Knight, Jennie Simmons, Joyce Branard amd Jenell Ryan. 18 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.   (Morgan County News)


KENNEDY, BYRL O. – age 87, of Kingston, formerly of Deer Lodge, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003, at his home. Veteran of World War II, a member of the VFW. He retired from TVA after 39 years, taught school in Morgan County for eight years. Preceded in death by sister, Myrtle Gerardi. Survivors include wife, Eva Owens Kennedy of Kingston; sons; James Kennedy of Richmond, Va., John Kennedy of Kingston, Bill Kennedy of Kingston; grandchildren, Nikki Provincher, Bret Aune, Charity Stout, Derek Kennedy, Mike Russell, Hope Russell, Caleb Kennedy, Keegan Kennedy; great- grandchildren, Chris Stout and Zachary Provincher; brother, William E. Kennedy of Sunbright, and niece, Mary Frances Rule of Knoxville. Graveside service 12 Noon Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Deer Lodge with the Rev. Mark Umbehagen  officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. [Knoxville News Sentinal]


KENNEDY, CARLOS, 32 of Wartburg, died (April 16,  1986) in a traffic accident. Survivors: wife, Rita Keathley Kennedy, daughter, Cynthia June Kennedy and father, Kin Kennedy. Four brothers: Res, Sonny, Arzo, and Steve Kennedy; sisters, Maybelle Kennedy and Dora Hardwick.  Interment in Estes Cemetery, Coalfield.  [Morgan County News]


KENNEDY, CARVIN, AGE 47, OF PETROS, WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD ON JANUARY 27, 2006. HE WAS A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF PETROS AND WAS OF THE BAPTIST FAITH.  MR. KENNEDY IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FATHER; KYLE KENNEDY, GRANDMOTHER; ANNIE MAE CARROLL, UNCLE AUSTIN SEIBER AND NEPHEW PHILLIP ARMES.
HE IS SURVIVED BY MOTHER; NANCY KENNEDY. SONS; ALAN CHURCH OF INDIANA, WILLIAM CHURCH OF KNOXVILLE, DANIEL COOPER OF PETROS AND JOESPH (GEORGE) COOPER OF PETROS.  DAUGHTER; AMY BOWMAN OF WARTBURG,  SISTERS; SUE PHILLIPS AND HUSBAND JERRY OF WARTBURG,  LINDA LOWE AND HUSBAND LONNIE  NORMA ARMES AND HUSBAND COTTON, WANDA ARMES AND HUSBAND BILL, DEAN BUNCH AND HUSBAND LONNIE AND LORENE KENNEDY ALL OF PETROS.  BROTHERS; KURLIN KENNEDY AND WIFE PATRICIA OF PETROS, RAY KENNEDY AND WIFE NANCY OF HARRIMAN.  SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS AND ONE VERY SPECIAL FRIEND. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. ON MONDAY JANUARY 30, 2006 AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, FOLLOWED BY FUNERAL SERVICES AT 8 P.M. WITH BRO. EUGENE CHANEY OFFICIATING. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY AT 11 A.M. AT PETROS CEMETERY. [Scubert Funeral Home]


KENNEDY, MR. CHARLES (CHUCK), age 72 of Wartburg, passed away suddenly, Wednesday at his home. He was a member of the Citizens Gas Board of Directors for 21 years. He was a lifelong resident of Morgan County, he was retired from the Tennessee Oil and Gas Association and a member of the Walden Ridge Car Club. He was also a member of the Emerald Lodge #377.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Herschel and Maggie Henry Kennedy; Brother: Frank Kennedy. He is survived by his wife of 46 years: Deanna Budds Kennedy; Daughter and son-in-law: Connie and John Erickson of Wartburg; Two Granddaughters: Carrigan and Ashley Erickson;  Brothers: George and Danny Kennedy of Deer Lodge; Sisters: Wonell Smarsh, Rose Howard, Thelma Brown, and Carol Ann Human.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11 to 1 PM Saturday, April 7th [2007]at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral Services will be at 1 PM with Rev. Roy Langley officiating.  A Masonic service will follow the funeral service. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge.  [Schubert Funeral Home]


KENNEDY, MR. CHESTER (RAY), beloved Husband, Daddy, Paw, Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006 at his home in Deer Lodge, Tn.. He was a former member of the 82nd Airborne. He retired from Lockhead Martin after 30 years of service. A member of the Morgan County United Way and the Morgan County Industrial Board. He helped organize the Deer Lodge Volunteer Fire Department, a 50 year member of the American Legion Post 149 and former Deacon, S.S. Director, Song Leader and teacher of the Deer Lodge Congregational Church. He also enjoyed making wood crafts for family and friends.  He was preceded in death by parents; Fred and Elsie Kennedy, Sister; Letty Raczkowski. He is survived by his wife of 56 years; Natalie (Harlan) Kennedy of Deer Lodge, Tn., Daughter; Donna Kirby and husband Frank of Sunbright, Tn., Son; Chester Kennedy and wife Charlene of Chuluota, Fl., Grandsons; Zachary Kirby and wife Jennifer of Hinesville, Ga., Caleb Kirby and wife Priscilla of Hopkinsville, Ky. Granddaughter; Amanda Shuck and husband Bradley of Smithland, Ky.. Great-grandchildren; Elijah Kirby, Dakota, Joseph, Wesley and Trenton Ray Shuck. Sisters; Gene Aleitner of LeHigh Acres, Fl., Dorothy Heidle and husband Roscoe of Dayton, Oh., Marie McCartt of Lancing, Tn. and Janice Bogdany and husband Bill of Longwood, Fl.. Brothers; Roy Kennedy and wife Delsie of Lenior City, Tn., Farrell Kennedy and wife Margie of Deer Lodge, Tn. and Bill Kennedy and wife Joan of Hurricane Mills, Tn.. A host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was also especially fond of the Adventa Hospice workers, Chad, Melanie, Blanche, Mary and Robin, who assisted the family with his care. The family will receive friends Sunday evening September 3, 2006 from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright, Tn.. Funeral services will follow visitation with Bro. Frank Kirby and Bro. Zachary Kirby officiating. Graveside service will be Monday, September 4, 2006, 11:00 a.m. in Mt. Hope cemetery Deer Lodge, Tn. . [Schubert Funeral Home ]


KENNEDY, DILLARD CARL, SR, 52, died 12/30/1999. Preceded by father, Dillard Kennedy (d1991) and brother, Myrle Kennedy. Survivors, wife, Ann Hawn Kennedy; children, Carl and fiancee Brook Taylor, B.J., and Beth Kennedy, Marcy Brown and husband John; four grandchildren; mother, Sallie Taylor Kennedy; sisters, Phyllis Thompson and Annalee Smith; brothers, James, Jackie and Randall Kennedy. Burial in Adam’s Hill Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
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KENNEDY, SALLIE ANN TAYLOR, 84, Crossville, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2002.  She was born Nov. 8, 1917.  She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Lydia Smith Taylor; husband Dillard R. Kennedy and two sons Mirle and Carl Kennedy.  She is survived by brother and sister-in-law Houston and Joydean Taylor of Chestnut Ridge; five children Anna Lee Smith of Clarkrange, James and Debbie Kennedy of Michigan, Randell and Katherine Kennedy of Crossville, Jackie Kennedy of Crossville and Phyllis Thompson of Crossville; 29 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and a host of friends.  Graveside service and burial in Adam’s Hill Cemetery.  [Morgan County News]


KENNEDY, MR. EDDIE DEAN, age 41, of Briceville, passed away suddenly Sunday, Feb. 28 , 2010 at his home. . He was preceded in death by his father, Ed Carroll, aunt Susie Armes, uncle Bart Phillips and wife Opal Mae Phillips. Surviving are wife Patricia (Teresa) Seiber Kennedy, mother, Emma Lee Kennedy, sister, Catherine Kennedy and husband Allen all of Wartburg, father & mother- in – law Frankie and Rayburn Seiber of Coalfield, brother-in-law, Davey Seiber of Coalfield and wife Angel Seiber, special friends Davey Phillips , Sherry Daugherty Seiber, Wayne & Melissa Braden, and aunt Maggie Phillips. The family will receive friends Tues. evening March 2, 2010 from 6 to 8 P. M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at Shiloh Baptist Church, with Bro. Luke Ward and Bro. Lee Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the New Pilot Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]


KENNEDY, MR. EDWARD, SR., age 64, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was preceded in death by his ex wife, Mary K. Kennedy; mother, Maggie Ilene Kennedy; father, Marshall Kennedy; and sister, Linda Elison. He is survived by his son: Edward Kennedy Jr. and wife, Brenda; granddaughter, Tara L. Kennedy; brothers: Steve Kennedy, Stan Kennedy, and Mack Kennedy; sister, Erma Gail Chesser and also a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and step sons and daughter and special niece Chris Armes.The family will receive friends Friday, October 9th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 7:30 p.m. with Bro. Jimmy Turpin and Bro. Tim Hamby officiating. A graveside service will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Tioga Cemetery, Devonia. [Schubert Funeral Home]


KENNEDY, ELSIE HAWN, 92,. of Deer Lodge, died , Dec. 29, 1994.  Preceded by husband, Fred S. Kennedy and four sisters and three brothers. Survivors: daughters: Letty and husband Faustyn Raczkowski, Gene and husband Meril Anleitner, Dorothy and husband Roscoe Heidle, Marie and husband George McCartt, Janie and husband Bill Bogdany; sons:  Roy Kennedy, Ray andwife Natalie Kennedy, Ferrell and wife Margie Kennedy, Bill and wife Joan Kennedy; 18 grandchildren; 17 g-grandchildren and 5 g-g-grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery.  [Morgan County News]


KENNEDY, FRANK, 65, Deer Lodge, passed away Friday, July 15, 2005 in his home following a long illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershal Kennedy and Maggie Kennedy Phillips; infant sister, Charlene. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Helen Kennedy of Deer Lodge; two daughters, Tammy Conner and Rhonda Kennedy, both of Deer Lodge; two grandsons, Frank and wife Abby Kennedy of Deer Lodge and D.J. Conner of Deer Lodge; one great-grandchild, Haily James of Deer Lodge; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and James Brown of Deer Lodge, Wanell and John Smarsh of Wartburg, Rosemary and Clifford Howard of Deer Lodge and Carolyn and David Human of Grimsley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles (Chuck) and Dee Kennedy of Wartburg, George and Doris Kennedy of Deer Lodge and Danny and Linda Kennedy of Deer Lodge; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family received friends Saturday evening, July 16, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Bro. Pat McGee and Bro. Roy Langley officiating. Graveside services were Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge.  [Roane County News]


KENNEDY, HARRY T., aged 25 years, died at the St. Joseph Hospital yesterday afternoon at 12:25 of
pneumonia.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nola L. Kennedy; a son, Donald Freeman, aged 2 years;
his father, Wm. E. Kennedy; four brothers, Kerney and Phillip of Tennessee, Dewey of Houston, Texas, and Ethelbert of Keefer, Ky.; and one sister, Miss  Grace Kennedy, of Tennessee.  The body will be taken to Sunbright, Tenn. on  the 9:40 Q and C train for internment in the family lot tomorrow.
Source:  Lexington Herald, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky,  Tuesday,
October 29, 1918


KENNEDY, HARRY T.,   81, formerly of Sunbright, died in Knoxville,  Feb. 25, 1996. Preceded by parents, Phillip and Flonnie Kennedy; brothers, Gene and Rayburn Kennedy and daughter, Peggy Iva Kennedy.  Survivors: wife, Irene Shoemaker Kennedy; daughter, Ann and husband Jim Van Kell; daughter, Mary Smith; sons, Thomas and wife Shelba and Roger and wife Carol; sisters, Mattie Douglas, Lorene Ward and husband Bill and Marilyn Hough; 10 grandchildren; 9 g-grandchildren.   Burial in Sunbright Cemetery.  [Morgan County News]


KENNEDY, MR. JACKIE D., age 61, of Lancing, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at U. T. Medical Center. He was born on April 16, 1945. He is preceded in death by parents; Dillard and Sally Taylor Kennedy, brothers; Myrle and Carl Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law; Tonya and Vernon Justes of Wartburg and Anna and Troy Raines of Clarkrange.Six grandchildren; Amber, Brandon and Colby Justes; Nathaniel and MaKayla Clark and Landon Rains.Sisters; Anna Lee Smith and Phyllis Thompson;  Brothers; Randell and James Kennedy and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends.The family will receive friends on Friday March 23, 2007 form 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg.Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Freddy Melton officiating.Graveside service will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Adams Hill Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations for funeral expenses, may be made to; The Family of Jackie Kennedy; 3021 Morgan Co. Hwy. Wartburg, TN 37887.Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements.    [wecoradio.com]


KENNEDY, JEFF LEON, 16 month old infant of Mr. & Mrs. Noel Kennedy, Sunbright, died 11/24/1965. Survivors: grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Rayburn Kennedy and Mrs. & Mrs. Roscoe Loggins. {Morgan County News]


KENNEDY, JOAN P., (NINI), 53, of Marietta,GA   passed away January 1, 2000.  She was formerly from Sunbright, TN. She recently retired from Nortel Networks after 12 years of service.  She was a member of Northside Apostolic Chruch in Marietta, GA. Joan leaves to cherish her memory, husband: Bill Kennedy,  daugthers and spouses: Misty and Jason Hasty of Marietta, GA, Tiffany and J.Roger Trowell of Kennesaw, GA;  4 grandsons: Jaron K. Hasty, M. Dawson Hasty, J. Austen Trowell and 1 grandson, Jorden A. Trowell (Not born at the time of her death.); Mother, Beatrice Pemberton of Sunbright, TN; Sister, Freda Medina of Hayward, CA and brothers, Roger Pemberton of Smyrna,GA and Rev. Anthony Pemberton of Mossy Grove, TN.  Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetary, Deerlodge, TN.  [Submitted]


KENNEDY, MRS. KATHY, age 65, of the Frankfort community, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2009 in the Fentress Co. Hospital, Jamestown. She attended the Highpoint Church. She loved the Lord and was a great warrior for God. She was preceded in death by five infant sons, parents; Cecil and Lennis Hawn, sisters; Rose Lee Harness and Betty Hensley, infant sister Victoria and infant brothers, Jessie and Kenneth. Surviving; Husband; Randall Kennedy; Daughter, Tami Branstetter and husband, Michael; Son; Brandon Kennedy; Grandsons; Daniel Griffith and wife Shara, Cody, Dusty and Malachi; Granddaughters; Rickell, Lydia and Kaley; Sisters; Thelma Watson and Husband, Tommy Maxine Anna Jane and husband, Larry, Brothers; Cecil and wife, Sandy, Cletus & wife, Wilma Asbury and Wife, Faye, Tommy and Wife, Rita, Marion and wife, Reba, Teddy and wife, Joann, Lonnie and wife, Debbie.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday 1 P.M., March 18, 2009, Old Potter Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Doyle Nance officiating. Interment will follow in the Potters Chapel Cemetery, Lancing. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening 6 to 8 p.m., March 17, 2009, Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg.  [Schubert Funeral Home]


KENNEDY,  KORAN L. , SR. 70, of Petros died April 20, 1988.  Preceded by son, Darlis and brother Kelly.  Survivors:  sons, Noah, Linice, Koran, Jr., Arlis, Willis and Carl; stepsons, Virgil Carroll and Edward Tackett; daughters, Evelyn Price, Lucinda Phillips and Diana Seiber, 17 grandchildren and 3 g-grandchildren. Also brother, Conley, Ken and Kyle and sisters, Katie Phillips and Callie Armes.  Burial in Byrge Cemetery, Devonia, [Morgan County News]


KENNEDY, LONI MARIE,  52, Petros, died Sept. 11, 1982. Survived by husband, Koran Lee Kennedy. mother, Lizzie Tackett; sons, Virgil Carroll, Elbert Byrge, Willis Kennedy and Carl Kennedy; daughters: Diane Seiber and Darla Kennedy. brothers; Wilbert Tackett and Lee Tackett; 13 grandchildren. Burial in Petros Cemetery.  [Morgan County News]


KENNEDY, MRS. MARY KATHRYN ‘KAY’ HAMBY NELSON, age 59 of Wartburg, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents; Albert and Etta Hamby, Brothers; Johnny Ray Hamby and Roger Lee Hamby, She is survived by her sons; James Nelson and wife Donna of Harriman, Jason Nelson of Harriman,Grandsons; Deonovan and Ethan  Nelson of Harriman; Sisters; Glena Nelson of Wartburg, Martha Ellen Hamby and husband A.W. of Georgia, Louise Wilkes and husband, Dennis of Wartburg, Rita Leaf of Wartburg and Joyce Roach and husband, David of Clinton, Brothers; Roy Hamby of Lancing, Ronnie Hamby of Lancing and Donnie Hamby of Deer Lodge,Special Friend; Larry Nelson of Blountville, TN, Also a host of nieces, nephews and friends.The family will receive friends Monday evening, June 25, 2007 at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow with Bro. Mike Barnes officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. June 26, 2007 in Elizabeth Church cemetery.  [wecoradio.com]


KENNEDY, MAEBELLE, age 67, a resident of Knoxville and formerly of Coalfield, died Monday, March 29, 2010, at her home. Maebelle was born on Sept. 16, 1942, in Devonia. She was a lifelong resident of Tennessee. She recently retired from the Red Lobster in Knoxville after working at the same restaurant for the past 32 years.  She was a member of the Gallaher Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville.  Maebelle was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley Kennedy and Delphia McGhee Kennedy; a sister, Cynthia Sue Kennedy; and brothers, Ernest, Carlos and Orzo Kennedy. She is survived by a sister, Dora Hardwick, and her husband, Donald Ray, of Dayton, Ohio; brothers, Sonny Kennedy and his wife, Barbara, of Maynardville, Rex Kennedy of Knoxville, and Steve Comer McGhee of Woodbury. She has three uncles, Sonny McGhee of the Marlow community, Carl McGhee of Coalfield, and Eugene McGhee of Oliver Springs; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends. The family will receive friends Friday, April 2, 2010, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial and graveside services will follow the funeral at the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com.  [The Oak Ridger]


KENNEDY, MICHAEL ANTHONY, 4 months old infant of Mr. & Mrs. George & Doris Tompkins Kennedy of Deer Lodge died 12/6/1965 in Detroit, Michigan. [Morgan County News]


KENNEDY,  MINNIE – age 82, of Oliver Springs, passed away November 30, 1998, in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Devonia. She was preceded in death by: her husbands, Henry Bunch and Harvey Kennedy; parents, Ace and Angeline Carroll; brothers, Edd and Loans Carroll; sisters, Louisa Carroll, Myrtle Bunch and Joise Daugherty. She is survived by: her brother, Luther Carroll of Pertos, Tenn.; special nieces, Helen Carroll of Devonia, and Jo Anne Lindsay of Wartburg; great-niece, Lisa Chappell of Wartburg; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ralph
and Carrie Lowe. Interment  in the Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton.


KENNEDY, NOEL LEON, 58, formerly of Sunbright, died Dec. 13, 2000 in Maysville, Ky. He was born in Sunbright on July 23, 1942, the son of the late Rayburn and Loverna Bowling Kennedy.  Survivors: wife of 39 years, Bernice Loggins Kennedy of Ky., son and wife, David and Lisa Kennedy of Tollesboro, Ky; grandson, David Lee Kennedy II of Ky.; step-granddaughter Britney Pugh of Ky.; brother and wife, Ronnie and Shirley Kennedy of Sunbright and two nieces.  Interment in Sunbeight Cemetery.  [Morgan County News


KENNEDY, MR. OLEN M., AGE 63, OF DEER LODGE, TN., PASSED AWAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 2004 AT BAPTIST WEST HOSPITAL, KNOXVILLE, AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS. HE WAS BORN MARCH 7, 1941 IN ROBBINS, TN. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS, ALBERT AND ZIDDIE KENNEDY. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE DEER LODGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, A MASON, UAW MEMBER LOCAL #425, FORMER MEMBER OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER EAGLE, AMHERST, OH. AERIE 1442, HE RETIRED FROM FORD MOTOR CO., (LORAIN ASSEMBLY PLANT) WITH 30 YEARS OF SERVICES. HE LOVED GARDENING, RAISING CATTLE AND WAS A DEVOTED NASCAR FAN AND LOVED COUNTRY MUSIC. SURVIVING, WIFE, ELLA KING KENNEDY; SONS: BRIAN KENNEDY & WIFE RACHAEL OF SUNBRIGHT ; DALE KENNEDY, SUNBRIGHT; GARY KENNEDY OF WARTBURG ; DAUGHTERS: SHEILA WARES & HUSBAND THOMAS OF CLEVELAND, OH. KIM PENAZZOLA & HUSBAND, DANNY PENAZZOLA, LANSING, KS. 7 GRANDCHILDREN; SISTER, JUDY PINE OF ROBBINS, TN. BROTHERS, GARNETT KENNEDY & WIFE, MARY ANN, OF AMHERST,OH CHARLES KENNEDY & WIFE, DONNA, OF SANTA MARIA, CA. NORTON KENNEDY & WIFE, MARTHA, OF HELENWOOD,TN. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 FROM 6-8 PM AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, SUNBRIGHT. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, 1 PM IN THE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL WITH BRO. TONY CATHEY AND BRO. CHIP MEADOWS OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN MT. HOPE CEMETERY.   [Schubert Funeral  Home]


KENNEDY, RAYBURN,  57, of Sunbright, died Oct. 20, 1974. He was the son of the late Philip A. and Flonnie McKeethan Kennedy. Survived by two sons, Noel and Ronnie Kennedy. Also surviving, two grandchildren-David and Tammy Kennedy; two brothers, Gene and Harry; three sisters, Mattie Douglas, Marilyn Hough and Lorene Ward all of Sunbright.
Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. (Morgan County News)


KENNEDY, WILBUR EUGENE (JUNIOR),  60 died, Feb, 26, 1996.  Preceded by father, Gene Kennedy and brother Grand Kennedy.  Survived by wife Joann Phipps Kennedy; son, Donnie and wife Tamara (Tiny) Kennedy; daughters Ginger and husband James Burdin, Barbara and husband Bobbie Wallace, Anna Eugenia and husband Roger Hambright, Melissa and husband Henry Taylor; daughter, Deloris Sue Kennedy; mother, Glee Williams Kennedy; sister, Gail Wallace, brother, Billy Kennedy; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.  {Morgan County News}]


KENNEDY, WILLIAM E. (BILL), 69, Sunbright, passed away Jan. 9, 2004 in his home in Sunbright. He was a native of Hopkinsville, Ky., but has made his home in Sunbright for the past 12 years.  Mr. Kennedy graduated from Austin Peay with a B.S. in history and the Univ. of TN with an M.A. in history.  He had done extensive work toward a doctrite.  He started a teaching career in Oliver Springs in the early 1960’s and had taught in schools and colleges in TN, KY, and PA., until his retirement.  He loved history, classical music and animals.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Kearney and Iva Kennedy of Hopkinsville, Ky., sister Myrtle Gerardi of Knoxville; brother Byrl Kennedy of Kingston and son-in-law Mike Wilson of Nashville.  He is survived by his daughters, Dixie and Lechien of Texas, Denice and husband Ronald Payne of Fla., Anne and husband Mike Beaudreau of Washington, DC., Nancy and husband Henrick Peterson and Karen Wilson both of Nashville; three grandchildren; sister-in-law Eva Kennedy of Kingston; nephew, Bill and Roger Kennedy of Kingston and Jimmy Kennedy of Virginia; niece, Mary Francis Rule of Knoxville and a host of cousins in the area.  A memorial service will be held Jan. 24, 2004 in Schubert Funeral Home, in Sunbright.  [Morgan County News]


KENNEDY, MR. WINSTON DELANO II, age 40, went to be with our Lord Jesus on July 9, 2007. He is survived by his father: Winston D. Kennedy Sr. Mothers: Marie Kennedy of Deer Lodge, Sharon Jones of Chestnut Ridge, and Shirley Underwood of Sunbright. Sisters: Juanita Kennedy of Glades, Tammy Brown and husband, B.J. of Deer Lodge, Faydra Underwood of Sunbright. Brothers: James Kennedy of Carthage, Darryn and Stevan Walker, and William, Paul, and John Underwood. Niece: Saraya Neal. Nephew: Brandon Brown. Very special uncle and aunt: Ronald and Diane Kennedy. Very special friends : James Hockaday, Mike Wheeler of Illinois. And Edward Lohand. The family will receive friends, Thursday, July 12th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, Sunbright. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Steve Gadd and Bro. Tony Webb officiating. Interment will follow in the Adams Hill Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]


KENNEDY, MRS. ZELMA GLEE WILLIAMS, age 90 of Cleveland, Tn., formerly of Sunbright, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 30, 2006. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. ” Granny” as she was known by all was a born-again Christian, who loved her Lord above all. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years; Wilbur Eugene (Gene) Kennedy, Parents; Lige and Luann Williams, Sons; Wilbur Eugene Kennedy Jr. and Gary Grant Kennedy, granddaughter; Barbara Wallace, great-granddaughter; La Angela Nichole Myers and great-grandson; Quinton Worley, daughter-in-law; Joann Kennedy, Sisters; Edna Steelman, Bertha Jones, Brother; Omer Williams, She is survived by Daughter and son-in-law; Zelma Gail Wallace and husband Harold of Cleveland, Tn., Son and daughter-in-law; Billy Sam Kennedy and wife Gail of Sunbright, Tn., Special daughter-in-law; Maxine Kennedy Clouse and husband, Ray of Jacksboro, Tn. Grandchildren; Donnie Kennedy, Gary Kennedy, Billy Glen Kennedy, Darryl Kennedy, Eugenia (Genia) Hambright, Deanna Hutcherson , Gwen Myers, Shelia Wallace, Kim Cates, Deloris Kennedy, Ginger Burden, Missy Taylor and Tonya Paul. Several Great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, Sister; Christine Norris of Deer Lodge, Tn. Also several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Friday evening, September 1, 2006 from 6 to 8:00, Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright, Tn. Funeral services will Saturday, September 2, 2006, 2:00 p.m. in the chapel, Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright, Tn. with Bro. Ray Cheatam and Bro. Charles Webb officiating.
Interment will follow in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery, Sunbright , Tn. [Schubert Funeral Home]


KENT, MR. JOEL – age 73, of Lancing, Tennessee and Garfield, Georgia, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday September 7, 2008. Born in Jenkins County, Georgia, where he joined the Army in 1954. After serving in Germany, he joined John F. Beasley Construction Company as an ironworker. In his early days as an ironworker, he participated in the construction of the Bridge of the Americas over the Panama Canal. Later on, he worked on the construction of bridges all over the country, first as a Journeyman ironworker, and working his way up to job-site supervisor. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Augustus Kent; mother, Susie Johnson Kent; brothers: Clayton, R.A., Lamar, Billy, and Hilton Kent; and sister, Verna Kent Gay. He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Marilyn Kent; daughters: Cynthia and husband, Dr. James D. Chapman of Wartburg, Carolyn and husband, Steve Shrout of Harriman, Pamela Kent-Ellison and husband, Chris Ellison of Knoxville; and son, Joel Edward Kent II of Lancing; grandchildren: Renee Hammond, Travis Chapman, Elizabeth Chapman, Blake Edward Kent-McNair, Kendall Phillips, and Ana Grace Ellison; great-grandchildren: Olivia Chapman, Amelia Chapman, Max Hammond, and Brennan Hammond. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 5 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Paul Frick and Bro. Frank Kirby officiating. Burial will be Thursday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Rosemary Baptist Church in Millen, Georgia. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.schubertfuneralhome.com


KESTERSON, JAMES SAMUEL, In Memoriam: departed this life, June 29, 1938


KESTERSON, NORMA JUNE, 66, of Coalfield, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. She was born June 20, 1934, in the Buffalo community of Scott County. Mrs. Kesterson is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jesse Monroe Kesterson; four daughters, Judy Solis, Jenny Wendt and her husband, Jim, Rebecca Brooks and Janet Isbell and her husband, Brad, all of Coalfield; two sons, Jerry Kesterson and his wife, Paula, of Coalfield and Jeff Kesterson and his wife, Kelly, of Marietta, Ga.; and by her mother, May McGlothin of Coalfield. Mrs. Kesterson is also survived by two sisters, Madge Jones and her husband, Robert, of Oliver Springs and Ruth Hamby and her husband, Fred, of Coalfield; 14 grandchildren, Tim Carter, Kelly Brooks, Clark Brooks, Kerry Brooks, Jesse Isbell, James Isbell and Jacob Kesterson, all of Coalfield, Andy Carter of Knoxville, Julie Baker and Jeremy Wendt, both of Cookeville, and Amber Reyes, David Thead, Kassidy Kesterson and Joseph Kesterson, all of Marietta; and three great-grandchildren, Bailey Carter of Wartburg, Matthew Stock of Marietta and Kyle Wendt of Cookeville.  Her father, Robert Harvey McGlothin, another brother and sister, Glen McGlothin and Marie Tanner, and a grandson, Seth Kesterson, died earlier.  Burial was in Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Mrs. Kesterson’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.  [The Oak Ridger]
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KESTERSON, JESSE MONROE – age 78, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008 at his home. He was born December 23, 1929 in Clairfield, Tennessee. Jesse was an active member and Deacon of Middle Creek Baptist Church. He had also served the church as choir director for more than thirty years. Mr. Kesterson was a retired Millwright for the United States Government, at the Martin Marietta plants in Oak Ridge. He enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, hiking, traveling, rock collecting from his travels, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his first wife of more than 50 years; June McGlothin Kesterson, by his parents; Sam and Mary Cox Kesterson; by a grandson, Seth Kesterson; by a brother, Paul Kesterson; and by a son-in-law, Charlie Carter. Mr. Kesterson is survived by his wife, Sandra Walls Kesterson of Coalfield; by daughters, Judy Solis of Coalfield, Jenny Wendt and husband Jimmy of Coalfield, Rebecca Carroll and husband Terry of Claxton, Janet Isbell and husband Brad of Coalfield; by sons, Jerry Kesterson and wife Paula of Coalfield, Jeff Kesterson and wife Kelly of Marietta, Georgia; by father-in-law, Arnold Walls; by step-children, Tammy Jackson and husband Lynn of Coalfield, Stanley Marcom of Knoxville, Jill Craft and husband Mike of Arab, Alabama; his grandchildren include Tim Carter and wife Stacy of Maryville, Andy Carter and Amy of Knoxville, Julie Baker and husband Chris of Chattanooga, Jeremy Wendt and wife Stephanie of Cookeville, Kelly McGhee and husband Aaron of Petros, Clark Brooks and fianc?Jessica of Knoxville, Kerry Brooks of Coalfield, Jesse Isbell and wife Megan of Coalfield, James Isbell of Coalfield, Jacob, Jill, and Jerrika Kesterson of Coalfield, Joseph and Kassidy Kesterson, Amber Miller and David Thead of Marietta, Georgia, Brittney and Jillian Carroll of Clinton; by step-grandchildren, Colt and Casey Jackson and Alex and Maggie Craft; his great-grandchildren are, Bailey Carter, Cassie and Zach McCraken, Kyle and Grant Wendt, Jack and Jayden Baker, Tanner and Daisy McGhee, Caleb Morrow, Matthew Miller, Ricky and Amber Reyes; his sisters are, Grace Sweet of Knoxville, Dorothy Riggs and husband Jack of Dayton,
Ohio, Martha Hill of Harriman, Helen Christopher and husband Oliver of Petros, and Ruth Lackey of Coalfield. He is also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Madge Jones and husband Bob, Ivadell McGlothin, Fred Hamby, Don Royce, Shannon and Melanie Walls and Brenda Jackson. His special caregivers were his sister, Ruth Lackey and a granddaughter, Kelly McGhee. He has a host of special friends and extended family members. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 22, 2008
between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8:00 pm with Rev. Ronald Guthrie officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 11:00 am at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 1/22/2008]


KEYLON, JAMES ELIJAH,  of Oakdale, born in Roane Co, Oct. 19, 1917 to the late Frank and Sally Howell Keylon, died Oct. 14, 1982.  Survived by wife, Juanita Watson Keylon; children, Francis Smith, Sally Henderson, Bonnie Wallace and Debra Bryant.  11 grandchildren and 3 g-grandchildren;  brothers, B.H. Keylon,  Frank Ward and Eugene Keylon; sisters, Bonnie D’Onofrio and Ruby Greene.  Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
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KEYLON, JUANITA WATSON, 82, Oakdale, passed away Feb. 21, 2004, in The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville. She was  long time member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church in Oakdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Keylon; one daughter, Frances Smith; her parents, James H. and Cornelia McGill Watson; two sisters Joanne Theil and Harriett Tabitha Watson; three brothers, John A. Watson, Woodrow Watson and Orlando “Kayo” Watson;  grandson Daniel Lee Bryant; great-granddaughter Faith Cofer and great-great grandson, Isaiah Bryant.  She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sally and Carl Henderson of Old Hickory, Bonnie and Stephen Wallace of Milton, Del; two sisters, Jeanette Snow and Josephine Bingham, both of Oakdale; one son-in-law, Robert Smith of Harriman; 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews as well as other family and friends who loved her dearly.  Intermant was in Crab Orchard Church Cemetery, Oakdale.  [Morgan County News]


 KIDD, LAWRENCE E. , 14, of Wartburg, died April 8, 1988.  He was the son of Bobby Dean Kidd. Survivors; mother, Brenda Justice and step-father Herbert Justice; brother, Dean Kidd; sister Lisa Melhorn; step-brothers, Mark and John Justice; step-sister, Jessica Justice; grandparents, Ed and Ruth Kidd and Bill and Dollie Hart and John and Edna Justice.
Burial in Wartburg Cemetery.  [Morgan County News]


KIDD, RUTH SMITH – age 85 of Wartburg, Tennessee passed away November 15, 2003 at her home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wartburg and a much loved lady of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Kidd; sons, Ray and Bob Kidd; grandson, Sid Kidd; sister, Helen Bradley; and brother, John Puckett. She is survived by: daughter, Gayle Kidd Wilson; grandsons Ross and Dean Kidd; granddaughters, Lisa Bushey, Laura Hipsher, and Emily Griffith; brother, Dale Smith. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 22, 2003 from 10 a.m. to 11a.m. with a memorial service at 11 a.m. A graveside service will immediately follow in Wartburg City Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal]


KIDD, NANNIE, 95, Wartburg, Tenn., formerly of McCreary County, died Sunday in Knoxville, Tenn. Funeral, 2 p.m. Wednesday, McCreary County Funeral Home. Visitation after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
[February 18, 1992, The Courier-Journal Louisville, KY]


KIERZYNSKI, LEONA,  84, formerly of Deer Lodge, died in Nashville, Jan.16, 2001.  Preceded by brother, Edward and sister, Helen.  She was born in Pennsylvania to Katie and Mike Kierzynski.  Orphaned as a child, she was raised in Deer Lodge and moved to Nashville as a teenager.  Leona never married and was a caretaker throughout her lifetime.  She cared long term for two individuals -Mrs. Ella M. Parmer, until her death in 1957. Then Mr. Albert L. Brewer until his death in 1978.  She remained an extended family member to his daughter’s family.  Survived by her “special children” Ruth and Ray Randolph; “grandchildren”: Nona and Harper Gaston and family and Kathy and Marbut Glen Gaston, Jr. and family.  [Morgan County News]


 KILBY, GEORGE W.,  66, of Oakdale, died Sept 13, 1982.  Survived by wife, Tempia Cromwell Kilby; daughter, Annette Farr; sons, Carl, Tom and James; fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brothers, Charlie Kilby and Sam Kilby; sisters, Marie Jackson and Reba Kilby. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale.  [Morgan County News]
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KILBY, MRS. TEMPIA E. – age 90 of Oakdale, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2002 in the Fentress County Hospital. Mrs. Kilby was a life long resident of Oakdale and a member of the Rankins Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Kilby; parents, Charlie and Alice Cromwell; daughter, Annette Farr; infant son, George Ed Kilby; great grandson, Roger Kilby, Jr.; great granddaughter, Taylor Hallcox. Survivors include, sons, Carl, James and Tom Kilby; 22 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg on Friday, September 6, 2002 from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. with Tommy Kilby and Oscar England officiating. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, 11 a.m. in the Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. [Knoxville News Sentinal]


KILBY, LOYD D.,  38 of Sunbright, died, Oct. 17, 1974. Survived by wife, Nan Williams Kilby; four daughters, Joann, Peggy, Theresa and Becky and one son, Allen, all of Sunbright. Father, John Kilby, Grimsley; two brothers, Billy and Charlie; five sisters,Clarice Morgan, Nashville, Lillian Trabka, Ohio, Mary Jeffers and Leeta Hannahan of Ohio and Jean Jones of Ohio.
Burial in Camp Ground Cemetery.    (Morgan County News)


KILBY, MRS. MYRTLE MAY ROSE, age 79 of Rockwood, [formerly of Oakdale] passed away Saturday January 9, 2010 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Kilby. One son: Carl Kilby. Her parents: Albert and Dorothy Moorhead Rose. And two brothers: Jimmy and Albert Rose.She is survived by four daughters: Shirley Pridemore of Rockwood, Mildred Palmer of Harriman, Brenda Kilby of Rockford and Diane Kilby of Harriman. Two sons: William Kilby of Knoxville and John Kilby of Middletown, OH. Two brothers: Marion Rose of Hamilton, OH and Brownie Rose of Rising Sun, IN. Two sisters: Alberta Cowgill and Ginger Smith both Hamilton, OH. Nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.The family will receive friends Monday January 11, 2010 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home in Harriman. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with Bro. Tommy Kilby officiating. interment will follow in the Millstone Mountain Cemetery.  [Davis Funeral Home]


KILBY, MRS. NETTIE JANE ‘JANIE’, born December 8, 1945 passed away February 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by husband; Sammy F. Kilby,  3 grandchildren; Dakota and Nathan Kilby, Jason Neal and niece Jennifer Steelman.  Mrs. Kilby is survived by children and their spouses; Jimmy and Gail Kilby, Marie and Jackie Neal and Stevie and Missy Kilby. Grandchildren; Lindsey, Adam, Jake Kilby, Thomas, Daniel Byrd, Josh Brown, Brandon Neal, Brittney and Dalton Kilby and Steven, Kenny and Eric Kilby. 4  great-grandchildren; Lance, Lydia. Lexi, Abby Byrd. 14 brothers and sisters, 31 nieces and nephews and many special friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday February 17, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at
Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the Mossy Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
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KILBY, SAMMY FRANK, 5-18-1942, 12-10-1992, s/o Grover & Emma Guess Kilby
KILBY, SCOTT DAKOTA, 7-4-1991, 4-5-1994, s/o James Martin & Laura Marie Kilby (Neal) Brown

 


KILBY, ROGER ALLEN, JR., – age 17, of Harriman, died June 15, 2000. Preceded by great grandfathers, Claude Turner, George Kilby, Jack Kasior and William Brackett; great-grandmothers, Hessie Turner and great-grandparents, Manuel and Ethel Watson. He is survived by his father, Roger Kilby Sr. of Oakdale;  mother, Anita Kilby Hill of Harriman; sisters, Tiffany  Kilby of Harriman and Melissa Kilby of Oakdale; grandparents, Tom and Una Watson, and James and Virgina Kilby; great-grandmothers, Essie Brackett and Tempia Kilby; uncles, James, Michael, Timoth, Tony and Tony and Jerry Watson and Charlie Edmonds; aunts, Sharon Edmonds, Barbara and Bonnie Watson.  Burial in  Oddfellows Cemetery in Rockwood.  [Morgan County News]


KILLENSWORTH, BEA MATHESON, age 74, of Harriman passed away Sunday July 4, 2004 at the Rockwood Health Care Center. She was a member of the Emory Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include: Sisters: Juanita Phillips of Harriman; Edna Sexton of Wartburg; Ollie Matheson of Harriman; Brothers: Clifton Matheson and Johnny Matheson both of Harriman; Funeral 8pm Tuesday July 6, 2004 in the Kyker Chapel. Burial 11 am Wednesday at Elizabethton Baptist Church Cemetery in Wartburg. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8pm Tuesday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. [Roane County News]


KING, CHARLES EDWARD JR., 64, Coalfield, died Jan 3, 1999.  Preceded by parents Charles Edward King Sr. and Gertrude Daughtery King; brother, Chester King; 8 sisters, Cordelia Forester, Dellah King, Opal Pritchard, Ruth Ross, Clara Ross, Florie Stephens, Lulabell King and Mable West; Survivors: wife Bernette Adcock King; children, Ronald Douglas Finks and wife Connie,Stephen Ray Finks and wife Lori, Rebecca Lyn Bolton and husband Jeff,Gary Finks and wife Teresa, Larry Dale Finks and wife Juanita, Paula Lynette Cox and husband Jeff and Tammy Elaine Lester and husband Sammy; 8 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother, Everett King and mother-in-law, Minnie M. Adcock. Mr. King was born in Scott Co. March 24, 1934. He lived in Coalfield for the past 35 years.  He worded as an electrician for 31 years.  He last worked for TVA in Kingston. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America Local #1527.  Burial in Adcock Cemetery, Coalfield.  [Morgan County News]


KING, CLIFFORD LEE,  67, of Crawford, TN, passed away Aug. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 4 at Grace Baptist Church in Alpine, TN, with burial in New Walnut Grove Cemetery in Livingston, TN. John Copeland officiated.  Mr. King was born July 28, 1934, in Wartburg, TN, the son of Riley Washington and Edna Grace King.  He was an assembler, retired from New York Blower in Laport, IN, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  Survivors include his wife, Geraldine King of Crawford; sons, Clifford Wayne King of Lafayette, TN, James Riley King of Walkerton, IN, Darrell Wade King of Livingston and Tony Allen King of Laport; daughters, Kathleen Grace William of Union Mills, IN, and Melissa Dawn Bon Davrnt of Elkhart, IN;
brother, Earl King of Herman, TN; sister, Mary Leslie of Carmel, IN; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Washington and Edna Grace King; and brother, Frank William King.  Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.  [From Crossville Chronicle]  (Submitted)


KING, JOHNY CLAYTON – April 25, 1921 – Dec. 3, 2001-  Johny Clayton King, 80, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 3, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with  burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth Young and the Rev. Linus Vaughn officiated. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32 presented the Firing Detail and Taps at graveside. Mr. King was born April 25, 1921, in Morgan County, TN, the son of William J. and Ethel Jones King. He was a tool and die maker, and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Atkins of Crossville; daughters, Joyce Capps and Trudy Wegman, both of Crossville; sons, Terry King of Cincinnati, OH, and Tom King of Crossville; sister, Myrtle Allen of Crossville; brothers, Harold King of Cincinnati and Randy King of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Shawn Capps, Jason Ward, Richie Wegman, Wayne King, Robert Netherton and Johnnie King. Honorary pallbearers were Mel Sage, John DeGrote, Marshall Tabor, Archie Kendrick and Junior Morris. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.  [Crossville Chronicle]  [Submitted]


KING, JOHN CLEVE (CHUCK), 52, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005, in his home in Wartburg. He was a member of Corbin Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lee and Margaret A. King; brother, Richard King; and father-in-law, Earl Lee Cross. Mr. King was a loving husband and father and a dear friend to many. Loved ones will miss him dearly, cherish his memories and embrace the time he shared with this world, as a true blessing. He is survived by his wife, Eva E. Cross King of Wartburg; sons, Cleve R. King, Earl J. King and John H. King, all of Wartburg; daughters, Sara E. King of Wartburg and Sayward E. King of Knoxville; sisters, Thelma Grace King of Sweetwater and Margaret Lou King of Harriman; brother, Tom King and wife Linda of Harriman; and several aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, April 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Bro. Charles Webb officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in the Armes Chapel Church Cemetery.  [Roane County News]


KING, MRS. MARGARET, age 77, of Sweetwater, (formerly of Wartburg) passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at the home of her daughter, Grace King. She was a member of Armes Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard King. She is survived by her children, Grace King of Sweetwater, John Cleve King of Wartburg, James Thomas King of Harriman; Grandchildren, Margaret Lou, Connie, John Thomas, Ricky, Robbie, Adam, Sara, Sayward, John, Earl, Cleve King; Three great-grandchildren; Sisters, Mary Lou Lee and Mildred Edwards; Brother, Cordell Armes. The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 11th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Richard Cox officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. in Armes Chapel Cemetery.  [Schubert Funeral Home]


KINGRICHARD LEE,  53, formerly of Wartburg, died at Rockwood, June 3, 1999.  Preceded by father, John King and two grandchildren.  Survivors; wife, Frances Lawson King; mother, Margaret King; daughter, Sherry McClure and husband Danny; sons, Carl Norton, Ricky King and wife Amanda, Robert King, Adam King and wife Crystal and Eric Norton; brothers, Tom and wife Linda and Chuck King and wife Earlene; sister, Gracie King.  Mr. King was born March 22, 1946 in Warrtburg. A memorial service was held. {Morgan County News]


KING, BILL —  In Memory of — date of birth Mary 25, 1931. Date of death March 5, 1999. Funeral service, Sunday 4:00 p.m. March 7, 1999, Liberty Baptist Church, Wartburg. Officiating Bro. David Acres, Bro. Earl Wilson, Bro. Kenneth Stubbs, Br. Keith Price. Interment Liberty Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]


KINNEY, EVELYN MARTHA McGLOTHIN.  formerly of Coalfield, died in Knoxville, April, 1974.  She was the daughter of the late Richard and Susan McGlothin. Preceded by husband, Fred K.Kinney. Survivors: sisters, Elsa Brooks, Sadie Gouge and Mayme Walls; brother, George McGlothin; 39 nieces, and nephews.  Burial in Knoxville.  [Morgan County News]


KITTRELL, CHARLES  LEONARD, born Sept. 10, 1892, died Dec. 6, 1972. He was the son of John W. Kittrell and Mary Goldson and the husband of Margaret Vesta Bingham.  Burial in Crab Orchard Church Cemetery.

KITTRELL, JOHN W.  was born 1858 and died 1939.  Burial Crab Orchard Cemetery.

KITTRELL, MARY GOLDSTON,  was born 1863 and died 1939,  she was the wife of John W.  Kittrell.  Burial Crab Orchard Cemetery.

KITTRELL, MARGARET VESTA SUMMERS, born Sept 14, 1896, died March 3, 1976. She was the daughter of Geroge Bingham and Vesta Summers. Burial in Crab Orchard Church Cemetery.
[Submitted]


KITTRELL, CHARLES M., Oakdale, passed away June 27, 2001 in his home.  He was a veteran of WW II.  He was preceded in death by his son Larry Martin Kittrell; parents, Fred and Halcie Kittrell and brother Louis Kittrell.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marjorie; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Karen Kittrell of Oakdale; daughter and son-in-law Kim and Michael Ogilvie of Sarasota, Fla.; three grandsons, Chris and wife Tami of Knoxville, Jason and wife Robin of Oakdale and Josh, also of Oakdale; four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Sydney, Madeline and Darren; two brothers, Merle Kittrell of Dallas, Texas and Maurice Kittrell of Kingston; and several nieces and nephews.  Burial was in Piney Cemetery, Oakdale.  [Morgan County News]


KITTRELL, EDNA LOUISE POTTS, 96, Harriman, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 in Roane Medical Center.  She was a member of Trenton Street Baptiost Church and owner/operator of the Snow King Drive Inn, Harriman.  She was preceded in death by husband John C. Kittrell.  She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Diane and Ted Britt of Spring City and Rhonda and Fred “Buddy” McCuiston of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law Terrell (Terry) and Jan Kittrell of Houston, Texas and grandchildren Shannon M. Blevins and husband Alan of Knoxville.  Noele M. Weemes and husband John of Alaska, Kelley K. Davis and husband John of Wartburg and Karen K. Lawson and husband Robert (Bucky) of Kingston.  Funeral services were Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman.  Interment was Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Crab Orchard Cemetery.  The family received friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p. m. in Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman.  [Morgan County News]


KITTRELL, MR. EDWARD MAURICE (TOM), age 94 of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge. He was born in Oakdale, TN on March 23, 1910 to the late Halcie Wilson and Frederick Monroe Kittrell. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He worked for TVA a number of years and retired from Union Carbide in 1975. He was a charter member of Andersonville Masonic Lodge and a member of First Baptist Church of Kingston for 49 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Howard Kittrell; Brothers, Louis and Charles. He is survived by son, Ronald Kittrell of Oak Ridge; Granddaughter and husband, Simone K. and David A. Wright; Great-grandson, Cameron A. Wright, all of Ft. Worth, Texas; Brother, Merle Kittrell of Seagoville, TX; Special friend, Cathy Taylor of Rockwood; Step-grandson, Matt Smith of Oak Ridge; Special thanks to nurses and physicians at Methodist Medical Center and the staff of nurses at NHC Nursing Home. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 1, 2004 from 12-2 pm at the First Baptist Church in Kingston. The funeral service will follow with Dr. Roy Graves and Rev. Charles Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. [Schubert Funeral Home]


KITTRELL, FREDERICK MONROE,  96, of Oakdale, died May 6, 1982. Survived by 3 sons: E. Maurice Kittrell, F. Merle Kittrell and Chalres M. Kittrell; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Interment in Kittrell Family Cemetery. [Morgan County News]


KITTRELL, JEANETTE (JIP),  77, of Oakdale, died, July 17, 1982.  Preceded by husband Willard Kittrell, Sr., and children Don, Joyce and Willard.  Survivors: daughter, Gaylen and husband Floyd Kirkland; sons: Douglas and wife Cora Kittrell, Gary and wife Norma Kittrell; sister, Mrs. George Wood; brother, Fred Foster; 10 grandchildren, and 8 g-great-grandchildren.
Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. [Morgan County News]


KITTRELL, EDNA LOUISE POTTS, 96, of Harriman, TN, passed away Jan. 27, 2002.  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. from the chapel of Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. Interment will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in Crab Orchard Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Ms. Kittrell was born Feb. 17, 1905. She was a member of Trenton Street Baptist Church, and was owner and operator of the Snow King Drive-In in Harriman. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Diane K. and Ted Britt of Spring City, TN, and Rhonda and Fred “Buddy” McCuistion of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Terrell “Terry” and Jan Kittrell of Houston, TX; and grandchildren and their spouses, Shannon M. and Alan Blevins of Knoxville, Noele M. and John Weemes of Alaska, Kelley K. and John Davis of Wartburg, TN, and Karen K. and Robert “Bucky” Lawson of Kingston, TN. Kyker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  [Crossville Chronicle]


KITTRELL, LOUIS M:  Funeral services for Louis M Kittrell of Oakdale, Tennessee, 47 year old Carbide employee and a World War II veteran were held Sunday afternoon. Mr Kittrell died early Friday morning, January 17, 1964 at the U. T. Memorial Hospital in Knoxville following open heart surgery there Tuesday. He suffered from a rheumatic heart condition and had previously had heart surgery. The son of Fred and Halcie Wilson Kittrell, he was born and reared in the third district of Morgan County and a the time of is death was making his home with his parents on Oakdale, Route 1. He was educated in the public schools of Morgan County and was graduated from the Cumberland Mountain Academy in Crossville. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman. He had been employed in Oak Ridge at Carbide’s Y012 plant since 1954. Prior to that he worked for several years with the Southern Railway Company as a carman working both in the Knoxville Division and at Oakdale. Mr Kittrell was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church, a Mason and a Shriner. Only last month he was installed as Senior Warden of East Gate Lodge No. 680, F & AM in Oakdale. At the same meeting of the lodge his son, Donald, of Harriman, was installed as Worshipful Master. Mr. Kittrell was also a member of the Chevalier Commandery No. 21 at Harriman. His Shrine membership was in Kerbela Temple in Knoxville. Besides his parents and son, Donald, he is survived by another son, Everett, of Wartburg, two daughters, Mrs Nancy Humphrey and Mrs Virginia Hall, both of Harriman, three brothers, Merle, of Dallas, Texas; Maurice, of Kingston, and Charles M, of Oakdale; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Crab Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev Charles W Kelly of Oakdale and the Rev Bertis Neal of Wartburg officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery following Masonic burial rites at the grave. Fellow Shriners, all members of Kerbela Temple in Knoxville, served as active pallbearers. They were M. W. Honeycutt, R. H. Leopper, J. L. Trout, Frank Summers, W. C. Martin and John Wesley.  Schubert Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. (Obit, Morgan County News, (TN)  Thu, 23 Jan 1964)


KITTRELL,  PAUL,  48 of Oakdale, died April 30, 1996. Preceded in death by his father Grover Kittrell. Survivors; daughter, Melisa Godsey; sons Kevin Kittrell and Bruce Kittrell; mother Julie Kittrell; brothers, Marion, Frank and Houston.
Interment in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. (Morgan County News)


KITTRELL,  PEARL HOWARD – age 88, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2001 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingston. She was a loving wife & mother. Survived by: her husband of 66 years, Edward Maurice Kittrell; son & his wife, Ron M. & Lori A. Kittrell of Oak Ridge; sister, Harriett H. Underwood of Shelffield, ALA; granddaughter & her husband, Simone K. & David Wright of Fort Worth, TX; grandson, Matthew R. Smith of Oak Ridge; great-grandson, Cameron A. Wright of Ft. Worth, TX; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends Friday  evening, September 21, 2001 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg with funeral services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Officiated by Dr. Roy D. Graves & Rev. Charles Kelley. Family & friends will meet for a graveside service on Saturday morning,10:00 a.m. in Crab Orchard Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]


KITTRELL, TERRELL F. (Terry),  62, of Waller, TX, formerly of Harriman, TN, passed away July 26, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted July 31 in Houston, TX, with full military honors by the VFW. Mr. Kittrell was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Harriman, TN, the son of John and Edna Kittrell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife, Jan Kittrell of Waller, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and John Davis of Wartburg, TN, and Karen and Robert Lawson of Kingston, TN; sisters, Diane K. Britt of Spring City, TN, and Rhonda K. McCuiston of Crossville; grandchildren, Hunter Lawson and Zachary Lawson of Kingston; and nieces, Shannon M. Blevins of Knoxville, TN, and Noele M. Weemes of Alaska. He was preceded by his parents. Information furnished courtesy of Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman and Aldine Funeral Home in Houston, TX.  [From the Crossville Chronicle]


KITTREL, VIRGINIA, age 59, of Harriman passed away Wednesday September 29, 2004 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was co-owner & operator of A-1 Muffler Shop with her husband for more than 30 years. Preceded in death by father, Elmer M. Morgan & sister Shirley Nichols. She was a devoted wife & mother & loved to attend the stock car races with her family. Survivors Husband Marion Kittrell of Harriman Daughters & sons in law Karen & Keith Crabtree of Ten mile Lisa & Larry Beets of Knoxville Mother Marie Morgan of Harriman Brother Larry Morgan of Harriman Funeral 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Pastor Barry Mayfield officiating. Interment 11:00 A.M. Friday in Riggs Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. The family expresses special thanks to Mary & Fox Crabtree; Dean & Helen Harvey; and Raymond Davis  [Roane County News]


 

 KIVETT, MRS. DELLA M., of Madison, Tennessee, passed from this life on January 7th, 2015. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Nashville. She is proceeded in death by her son, Rodney Lee Kivett, and her parents, Reverend Fred and Mrs. Myrtle Copeland.  She is survived by her husband, Mr. Lloyd Kivett, her sister Nancy Horton, niece; Christa Biddle and aunt Eva Solomon of Ringgold Georgia. Visitation will be Saturday from 12-2pm at Phillps-Robinson Funeral Home, at 2707 Gallatin Rd. in Nashville. Service will be Saturday, January 10th at 2pm in our Chapel. Rev. Ken Castleberry and Rev. Gordon Hazwkins will be officiating. A second service will be held at Rankin Church in Oakdale, TN on Sunday, January 11th at 2pm with Rev. Bill Goodman officiating. Internment immediately following at Roane Memorial Gardens. [Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home, Nashville, TN] Keeping with Della’s wishes in lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Diabetes Association.   [Della Mae was the granddaughter of David Allen Copeland & Della Faye Harris Copeland; the oldest grandchild of Charlie & Mae Coffey Clark and the oldest child of Rev. Fred and Myrtle Clark Copeland.  She was a 1958 graduate of Oakdale High, Morgan County and a 1961 graduate of the Baroness Erlanger School of Practical Nursing in Chattanooga Tennessee. She worked as a LPN in a couple of Nashville area hospitals plus several years in home health. She was a very caring & giving person and went out of her way to make each person feel special.]

A memorial fund has been set up in her memory at —
:https://www.crowdrise.com/della-kivett/fundraiser/dellakivett


 

KIVETT, LILLIAN, “GRANNY”, 81, Mossy Grove Community, died March 17, 2001. Preceded by husband, Henderson Kivett; patents, Hansford and Dora Brewer; brothers, Kenneth Thornton, Manford Brewer and Garrett Brewer; sister, Edna Brewer and grandson Rodney Kivett.  Survivors: daughter and husband, June and Bill Goodman of Mossy Grove; sons and wives, Ralph and Sue Kivett of Mossy Grove and Lloyd and Della Kivett of Madison, TN.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sisters,  Macel Basler and Helen Laughter; brothers, Glen and Cecil Brewer.  Interment in Mossy Grove Cemetery.  [Morgan County News]


KLOPFENSTEIN, MRS. LINDA SUE, age 58 of Wartburg, passed away October 25, 2006 in Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ivan and Recca Morris, Daughter; Belinda Lee Klopfenstein, grandson; James Dean Klopfenstein. She is survived by her husband; Richard G. Klopfenstein of Wartburg,Children; Richard L. Klopfenstein of Deer Lodge, Alex W. Klopfenstein of Okalahoma, James A. Klopfenstein of Lancing,Rebecca L. Cox of Lancing, Ronald C. Klopfenstein of Wartburg, Hope S. Hamby of Wartburg, 14 grandchildren sister; Diane Phillips of Oliver Springs, Brothers; David Morris of Lancing, Danny Morris of Petros, also a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 26, 2006 from 5-7:00 p.m., Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow visitation ( 7:00 ) in the chapel with Bro. Doyle Nance officiating. Graveside services will be Friday October 27, 2006, 2:00 p.m. in Clear Creek cemetery, Lancing. [ Schubert Funeral Home]

 


KNEPP, GLADYS MAE,  78, Deer Lodge, passed away, June 7, 1998. Survived by husband, of 60 years, Sigmund Knepp of Deer Lodge; six children, son Casto Knepp and wife Phyllis of Jamestown, daughter, Lenore Capley and husband James of Nashville; son, Gilbert Knepp and wife Sue of Sumter, N.C.; son Marcus Knepp of Sumter, N.C., daughter, Carmen Robbins and husband Jewel Knepp of Deer Lodge; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren: brothers, Amil Brown and wife Jeanette of Jacksonville, Fla., Lawrence Brown and wife Mary of Sunbright, Lonnie Brown and wife Barbara of Oakdale and James Brown and wife Thelma of Deer Lodge: sisters, Jean Johnson and husband Morris of Oakdale and Janet Gunter of Deer Lodge. Grandsons, Kevin Knepp, Neil Capley, Keith Capley, Steven Capley, Samuel Knepp and Christopher Jordan, served as pallbearers. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery   (Morgan County News)


KNEPP,  SIGMUND J. – age 87, of the Glades community of Morgan County, passed away on December 2, 2003. Most people knew him as “Sig” and remember him for the furniture he loved to make in his shop he loved so well. He was also a Veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Knepp. He is survived by children, Casto and wife, Phyllis Knepp, of Jamestown, TN, Gilbert and wife, Susie Knepp, of Sumter, South Carolina, Marcus Knepp of South Carolina, Lenore and husband, Jim Capley, of Nashville, TN, Carmen and husband, James Robbins, of Deer Lodge, TN and Jewel Knepp of Deer Lodge, TN; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Turner of Sevierville, TN. The family will receive friends Friday evening, December 5, 2003 at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Jim Phillips and Bro. Herb Judkins officiating. Graveside services will be Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the Greenwood Church Cemetery.  [Knoxville News Sentinal]


KON, MR. FRANCIS S. – age 78, of Livonia, Mich., formerly of Deerlodge, passed away on July 5, 1999, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Bronisiawa B. Olbrych-Kon; two brothers, Franceszek M. Kon and Ladisiaus A. Kon; and a granddaughter, Paula Bingham. Surviving: wife of 37 years, Mrs. Beatrice Hurst Kon of Livonia, Mich.; and several
grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Friday 10 a.m. at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Mike Sweeney officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. [From The Knoxville News Sentinel 8 July 1999]


KON, MARIA, 89, Eastpointe, Mich., formerly of Morgan County passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 in her home.She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. and Bronislawa Olbrych Kon; and brothers, Franceszek, Ladislaus and Francis Kon. She is survived by sisters, Anna Waschevski of Deer Lodge and Katherine Kon of Eastpointe, Mich.The family received friends Sunday evening, Oct. 29, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services were Monday morning, Oct. 30, 2006 at 9 a.m. in St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Lancing, with Father Mike Sweeney officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]


KOONTZ, BETTY RUTH MCGILL, 65, Petros, died 4/11/1999.   She was born in Roane County, 2/.20/1934. Preceded by parents, Otha W. McGill and Anna Mae Qualls McGill.  Survivors: husband, George M. Koontz, St; step-son, Geroge Ed Koontz, Jr. and wife Carolyn; step-son Dylan Koontz; brothers, Ray McGill and wife Barbara and J.W. McGiull; sister, Leona Weaver, niefce Sherry McGill Byerly. Burial in Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]


KOONTZ, MR. GEORGE M., JR., age 84, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at his home in Petros. He was a veteran of W.W. II, serving in the U.S. Navy as Chief Petty Officer, worked in security division in Oak Ridge, and served as Post Master in Petros for 35 years. He was a member of Black Diamond Lodge of F&AM 0625 for over 50 years, a member of Fraternal Order of Police and RACES Volunteer for Morgan County E.M.A. He was preceded in death by wife, Betty McGill Koontz; brothers: William, Carlton, and Arnold; and sisters: Irene K. Hobbs and Lucille Tipton. He is survived by son, George E. Koontz; wife, Carolyn of Ooltewah; and grandson, Dylan Paris Koontz and wife, Lacey of Ring Gold, GA.A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Petros Cemetery.  [Schubert Funeral Home]


KOONTZ, KATHRYN ELIZABETH, 73, of Petros, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, at Briarcliff Health Care Center.  She was born Oct. 8, 1927, the daughter of George Manasseh and Eliza Florence Koontz of Petros, who are now deceased. She is survived by her brother, George Koontz Jr.; and by her nieces and nephews, Terrell Green, Kathy Bacon, Barbara Brittain, Jayne Murphy, George Edward Koontz and William Koontz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five other sisters and brothers: Irene Koontz Hobbs, Lucille Koontz Tipton, Richard Arnold Koontz, Harvey Carlton Koontz and William Edward Koontz.  Buria in Petros Cemetery. [The Oak Ridger]


KREIS, MR. ARNOLD LEWIS, age 83, went to be with his Lord on April 16, 2009. He was preceded in death parents; Lewis and Edith Kreis, brothers; Johnny and Clayton Kreis. Sisters-in-law; Connie and Peggy Kreis, brother-in-law; John H. Smith. Mr. Kreis is survived by loving wife of 60 years; Velma Cooper Kreis. Son; J. D. Kreis and wife Mary Lou; Daughter; Patsy Kreis Aslinger and husband Thomas; Grandchildren; Angie Jones and husband David, Mikey Kreis, Travis Aslinger,Crystal Kline and husband Eric, Jacob Aslinger and wife Stacey. Great-grandchildren; Christopher Jones, Henry Kline, Madilynn Aslinger. Special sister-in-law; Margaret Cooper. Sister Juanita Smith; brothers; M.C., Everett, Billy and wife Susiesisters-in-law; Ruth and Rema Kreis and several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, April 17, 2009 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Interment will follow in Morgan Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 67 Wartburg, Tn 37887.[ Schubert Funeral Home]


KREIS, CHARLES DEADRICH, born December 13, 1859 in Morgan County died November 5, 1892,  married Cynthia Jones.  Charles was the son of Deadrich Kreis and Elizabeth Henrietta Stanger or (Stonger).   Charles and Cynthia’s children were Elizabeth (called Lizzie) born August 1882, Charley L. (called Carl) born July 1890, and Glenna D. (called Glennie) Kries born December 1892.  After Charles died Cynthia married Peter Henry.   [Submitted by Peggy Brown Cox]


KREIS, ETHEL SHANNON – age 95, of Wartburg, passed away at 1 a.m. on Tuesday  morning, April 16, 2002 in Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was of  the Baptist faith. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was preceded  in death by her first husband, Houston Shannon, Sr. and second husband, Fred Keris, both of Wartburg; parents, Monroe and Elsie Huling; sisters, Marion Underwood; brothers, Othel and Woodrow Huling; infant daughter, Helen Mae and infant grandson, Michael Louis Oney. She is survived by son and daughter in  law, Houston and Edna Shannon; daughters and sons in law, Lillian and Hershel Oney and Mary and Bill Newberry; sister, Lorene Kring of Ark.; grandchildren, Sandy Shirks, Doris Ann Langley, Susie Kirk and Darrell Newberry; 7 great grandchildren; and 3 great- great grandchildren. The visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening, April 17, 2002 from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Rev. Roy Langley officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday 11 a.m. in Liberty Cemetery. [Oak Ridger]


KRIES, HARL G. – 90, of Wartburg, died Saturday evening, Dec. 15, 1990, in the Harriman Hospital after a lengthy illness.   He was of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Nina Kries Vespie.  Surviving are his wife, Mary A. Dagley Kries, nephew, Larry Dagley, Wartburg, and Charles Raymond Vespie of Baxter; nieces, Margaret Anderson of Kingston, Dixie Redmon of Wartburg, Willie Mae Freels of Cleveland and Emma Kries of Oakdale, in-laws, Louis and Georgia Dagley and Bessie and Gene Price.  Funeral services were held Monday at 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home with the Rev. William Keebler officiating.  Graveside services and interment were held Tuesday at Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg, with Schuberts of Wartburg in charge of arrangements.  Serving as pallbearers were James Dagley, Frank Freytag, Edward James, Jerry Price, Boyd Redmond and Leonard Anderson.  (Morgan County News, 20 Dec 1990)


KREIS, JOHNNIE F., age 79 of Lancing, passed away Friday, August 8, 2003 in Fort Sanders Parkwest Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 59 years, Ruth Headrick Kreis, eight children, eight of his grandchildren, four daughters-in-law, his son-in-law, three brothers and his sister, along with a host of other loved ones.  Johnnie was born December 30, 1923 in Morgan County. He was a life-long member of St. Paul’s Luthern Church in Wartburg. He was a farmer for most of his life. He served his country with valor during World War II and raised a large loving family in the Lancing community. He was active in the farming community and loved sitting on his front porch enjoying life. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Ruth ;  Children, Louis (LE) and wife Betty Sue, Brenda Watters and husband, Jack, Johnnie Ray and wife, Sharon, Betty Ann, Richard and wife, Becky, Tina Trammell, Timmy and wife, Donna, Tammy Gibson and husband, Keith; Eighteen grandchildren; Seven Great-grandchildren; five brothers; one sister and a host of nieces and nephews and other special ones. The family will receive friends Saturday Evening, August 9, 2003 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, 2 pm at St.Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Interment will follow in the Wartburg City Cemetery.  [Knoxville News Sentinal]


KREIS, MRS. PEGGY JO, age 67, of Wartburg, died Friday, March 24 , 2006 in the Methodist Medical Center . She worked as a Home Designer. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by parents; Farris and Ethel Sutphin Pigman, infant sister, Joyce Fern.  Mrs. Kreis is survived by husband of 25 years; Everett Kreis. Daughters; Teresa “Terri” Kreis of Wartburg, Karen Potter of Lancing,  Granddaughter; Kathryn Potter.  Sisters; Betty Leedy of Jonesville, Virginia; Pat P. Hobbs and husband Earl of Brownstown, Indiana.  Brothers; William Pigman, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina;  John Pigman and wife Judy of Red Fox, Kentucky; Ferrel Pigman and wife Bonita of Premium, Kentucky and Burl Pigman and wife Thelma of Red Fox Kentucky. Also surviving are several nieces nephews and a host of special Home Interior friends.  Funeral service Monday 11 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Reverend Robert Pfaff officiating interment will follow in Wartburg City Cemetery. Mrs. Kreis will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 26, 2006 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. [Schubert Funeral Home]


KRIES, MARY AGNES DAGLEY, 93, Wartburg, formerly of Harriman, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999 in the Roane Medical Center in Harriman.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Harl Kries; parents James and Maggie Redmon Dagley; three brothers Louis, Roy and Willie Dagley; and two sisters Bonnie Howard and Bessie Price.  She is survived by her son Larry Dagley and his wife, Michelle; sister-in-law, Georgie Dagley, all of Wartburg; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.  The family received friends Sunday evening, Oct. 10, 1999 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral
Home, Wartburg.  The funeral service began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Jim Phillips officiating.  A graveside service was held Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens.  (Morgan County News, 14 Oct 1999)


KRIES, MRS. SIS BOWMAN, born November 12, 1921, passed away and went to Heaven, Thursday morning, February 25, 2010 at her home in Wartburg after a lengthy illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Wartburg. She was preceded in death by husband; Clyde Kries, sons; William and James, parents; Howell and Rosetta Bowman, brother; Burl, sister; Lily Bowman Adkins and Dorothy Bowman Summers and also an infant sister.  Mrs. Kries is survived by daughter; Judy Kries of Wartburg,  Son; Eddie Kries and wife Elaine of Annadell Community in Scott County. Daughter-in-law; Charlotte Kesterson Kries of Pilot Mtn.  Eight grandchildren; Rhonda Kries Hutchison and husband Dean, Tessa Kries Branstetter and husband; Jackie, Keith, Steven, William, Syrena, James and Jamie Kries. Four great-grandchildren; Amanda and Aaron Hutchison, and Jake and Taner Branstetter. Special friend and caregiver; Lula Wicks Garrett. Several other relatives, friends, nieces and nephews also survive.The family will receive friends Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Charles Webb officiating. Graveside service will be Sunday at 3:00 P.M. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens.  Honorary pall bearers will be; Keith, Steven and James Kries, Aaron and Dean Hutchison, Jackie, Jake and Taner Branstetter and Richard Summers. [Schurbert Funeral Home]


KRIES,WILLIAM ( BILL),  age 61, of the Pilot Mtn. Community of Morgan County went to be with his Lord, Thursday, April 15th, 2004. He was a member of the Pilot Mtn. Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He had been an employee of Y-12 for the past 27 years.  He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Kries; grandparents, Levi and Jessie Kries and William and Rosetta Bowman. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Charlotte Kesterson Kries; two daughters: Rhonda and Husband, Dean Hutchison and Tessa and husband, Jackie Branstetter. Three grandchildren: Amanda and Aaron Hutchison, and Jake Branstetter, and an additional grandson to be born this summer. Also surviving, his mother, Sis Kries; two brothers: Eddie Kries of Huntsville and James Kries of Florida. One sister, Judy Kries of Wartburg. Three aunts, Dixie Redmon of Wartburg, Martha Wilhoite of Chattanooga, and Mary Phillips of Kingston. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 17th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 18th, 3:00 p.m. at Pilot Mtn. Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Webb officiating. Interment will follow in the Pilot Mtn. Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]


KREY, BOBBIE JACKSON, born May 22, 1929, formerly of Coalfield, passed away Feb. 17, 2002 in the Retirement and Nursing Center in Austin, Texas.  She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton.  She was empoloyed by the Magnet Mills in Clinton, the Clinton Ciurrier News, the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge and retired from the Texas Dept. of Health and Human Services in Austin.  Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents Ezra (Buck) and Carrie Ruffner Jackson of Coalfield; two brothers-in-law W. D. Sisson Jr., and Mark Brasford.  She is survived by husband Terry F. Krey of Austin; one sister, Patsy Sisson of Oak Ridge; two brothers, Herman and his wife Lottie Jackson of Coalfield and Fred (Hoot) and his wife Veradyne Jackson of Dayton, Ohio; one sister-in-law Liticia Brasford of Mineapolis, Minn.; two step-daughters Camilla Merdith and her husband Carl of Atlanta, Ga., Margaret Nelson and husband Murial of Ashville, N.C.; three aunts, Marjorie Buxton of Oak Ridge, Edith Jackson Gunter of  Dauton, Ohio and Lucille Ruffner of Coalfield; 14 nieces and nephews; 14 great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-nephew and too many cousins to name.  The body was cremated.  The All Faiths Funeral Home of Austin was in charge of arrangements.  [Morgan County News]


KRING, DALE GLENN, 38, Harriman, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001 in Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmus Kring and Joyce Humphrey Kring of Coalhill Community. He is survived by brothers Dencell Ray Kring and wife Teresa of Harriman, Willis Kring and wife Helen of Harriman and David Kring of Coalhill Community; sisters Lucy Guy of Coalfield Community, Sandra Brown and husband Ronnie of Winston Salem, N.C. and Linda Brown and husband Jerry of Coalhill Community; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral was Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Coal Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Hill officiating. Interment was in Coal Hill Cemetery. The family received friends Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. in Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman.  [Morgan County News]


KRING, ARCHIE GLEN – age 84, a resident of the Coal Hill Community in Morgan County, went home to be with his heavenly father Wednesday, February 21, 2007 while surrounded by his family and loved ones following a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. Mr. Kring was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Harriman. He was a United States Army veteran who served his country during World War II. He worked for the Stower Lumber Company for 21 years; and the TDOT for nine & one-half years. Mr. Kring was preceded in death by his wife Edith Humphrey Kring, by a son, Wayne Henry Kring; parents, Henry Albert & Mary Alice Barringer Kring; brothers, Billy, Sheridan, Lester, Jessie & Elmus Kring; sisters, Winnie Cross & Gertrude Shillings. Survivors: sons, Vaughn Humphrey & wife, Pat of Coal Hill, Tom Kring of Coal Hill, Hugh Kring of Kosovo, Siberia; daughters, Jane Harmon and husband David of Coal Hill, Janice Coker and husband Tim of Coal Hill; daughter-in-law Brenda Kring of Coal Hill; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Myrtle Henderson of Clear Creek, Mable Brown of Athens, Ruby Trentham of Coal Hill, Ethel Henry and husband Arthur of Knoxville; special caregivers, Stephanie Kring, Karen Lane, Ashley Coker. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 24, 2007 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Will Gouge, Bro. Jeff Parrott and Bro James Jones officiating. Burial and graveside services will follow at Coal Hill Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  [Knoxville News Sentinal]

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KRING, EDITH MAE, 84, a lifelong resident of the Coal Hill community of Morgan County, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at the Marshal C. Voss Health Care Center in Rockwood. Mrs. Kring was born May 8, 1920, in Morgan County, the daughter of Frank and Monnie Ritter Humphrey. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Harriman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Henry Kring, and three brothers, M.D. Humphrey, Jordan Humphrey and Sanford Humphrey. Mrs. Kring is survived by her husband of 56 years, Archie Kring; her children, Vaughn Humphrey and wife, Pat, Tom Kring, Hugh Kring, Jane Harmon and husband, David, and Janice Coker and husband, Tim; her daughters-in-law, Brenda Kring and Ellen Kring, all of the Coal Hill community; her grandchildren, Chipper, Katie, Lisa, Dana, Tim, Jeff, Josh, Stephanie, Renee, Chris, Kristen, and Macy; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Charles Humphrey and wife, Beulah, of Cincinnati, Ohio; her sister, Evelyn Rogers and husband, J.W., of Oakdale; and her sister-in-law, Anna Jane Humphrey of Kingston; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. The funeral was held Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Harriman with the Rev. Will Gouge and the Rev. Chipper Humphrey officiating. Burial was at Coal Hill Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs was in charge of arrangements. [Oak Ridger]


KRING, NELLA WILLIAMS, 81, of Coalhill Community , died Tuesday morning July 10, 2001 in the Lifecare Center of Morgan County.  She was a long-time member and Sunday School teacher at the Coalhill Baptist Church.  She was known around the community for her Quilt Ministry.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Kring and son, Michael Kring.  She is survived by her daughter Patricia Thompson of Wartburg; son, Lester Charles Kring of Chattanooga; step-daughter, Barbara Loy of Atlanta, Ga,; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends Wednesday July 11, 2001 from 6 to 8 p. m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg.  Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 a. m. at Coalhill Baptist Church with Bro. Don Daughtery officiating.  Burial will follow in the Coalhill cemetery. [Roane County News]


KRING, OMER F.,  85 of Wartburg, died June 20, 1996, formerly of Covington, Ky.  Preceded by parents Lester and Betty Peters Kring and brother, Floyd Kring.  Survivors: Wife Lorene Huling Kring, daughter, Carole and  husband Wayne Russell, sons Dan and wife Debbie Kring  and ??? and Judy Kring, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Burial in Morgan Memorial Gardens  [Morgan County Standard]


KRING, WILLIS HENRY, age 51, of Harriman, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church and enjoyed riding horses and woodworking. Preceded in death by parents; Elmus and Joyce Kring; brother Dale Kring his grandparents Reid and Lucielle Humphreys and Henry and Alice Kring and several aunts and uncles. Willis is survived by fiancé Angela Andrews; daughter Christina Kring; son Chad Kring; sisters Lucy Guy, Sandra Brown and husband Ronnie and Linda Brown and husband Terry; two brothers Ray Kring and wife Teresa and David Kring. He is also survived by grandchildren Eli Kring , Emma and Carly Wrather as well as beloved friends Clifford and Ruby Andrews and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2:00 pm Sunday August 29, 2010 at Coal Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Brown and Rev. Bill Young officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made directly to Kyker Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Saturday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. [Kyker Funeral Home]


KRING, ZELLA – age 90 of Harriman, passed away Friday November 9, 2001 at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Coalhill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands, Goodwin Ladd and Sheridan Kring; and one daughter, Ann Seals; also 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. She is survived by 4 sons and daughters in law, Leonard & Audrey Ladd, Johnny & Edie Ladd, Bud & Shirley Kring, Albert & Jo Ann Kring; 5 daughters & sons in law, Helen &  Thomas Qualls, Ruth & Gene Loy, Dorothy & Ronnie Turpin, Sue & Chuck Farmer, and Irene & Ronnie Qualls; 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews; 1 surviving sister in law, Josie Bishop. Funeral 8 p.m. Sunday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman, Rev. Benny Whittenbarger officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Monday at Coalhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman.  [Knoxville News Sentinal]