‘D’ obituaries of Morgan County
DAGLEY, INA B. HICKMAN, 82, of Wartburg, died Saturday morning, April 29th, in the Harriman Hospital. She was the wife of the late Rev. Roy Dagley and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. Survivors are three daughters: Mrs. Ina Mae Hope of Maryville, Mrs. Faye Huffman of Allardt and Mrs. Margaret LaRue of Lancing, two sons: Bobby Dagley of Seattle, Washington, and Roy Dagley of Johnston Island, South Pacific; 28 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters also survive: Elmer Hickman of Ringgold, Georgia, Riley Hickman of Wartburg; Gene Hickman of Maryland; Mrs. Christine Lett of Knoxville and Mrs. Dora Phillips of Greenville. Funeral services were held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, with the Rev. William Keebler officiating. Interment followed in the Wartburg Cemetery, with Schubert of Wartburg in charge of arrangements. (Source: Morgan County News, 5/4/1989, p2)
DAGLEY, JAMES SHARP “UNCLE JIM” –Uncle Jim Dagley Dies: Was 91—James Sharp Dagley, a long-time resident of Morgan County, died at 10:15 a.m., Friday, October 1, at his home on Rt. 1, Wartburg, after a long illness. He was 91. Born and reared in Scott County, “Uncle Jim”, as Mr. Dagley was widely known, came to Morgan County at age of 22. In 1899 he was married to Maggie Redmon, of Wartburg, who with three daughters and two sons, survive. Mr. nd Mrs. Dagley observed their 66th wedding anniversary April 21st of this year. For many years Mr. Dagley was in the sawmill and stave business and in later years had a coal business. He had been retired a number of years. The surviving children are: Mrs. Harl Kreis and Mrs. Bonnie Howard, both of Harriman, and Mrs. Eugene Price, Roy and Louis Dagley, all of Wartburg. Also surviving are eighteen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Linda Jones of Petros; a half-sister, Mrs. Laura Brown of Racine, W.Va., and a half-brother, Dean Dagley of Clinton. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel in Wartburg with the Rev. H. L. Yates, pastor of the Liberty Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in the Wartburg Cemetery. (Morgan County News, 10/7/1965, p1.)
DAGLEY, KEITH DeWAYNE , JR., AGE 25, PASSED AWAY MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2006 AT HIS HOME IN PETROS. HE ATTENDED CHURCH AT THE PETROS CHURCH OF GOD. HE WAS EMPLOYED WITH W.A. DAGLEY AND MORGAN SPLICING GROUP. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS GRANDPARENTS: CLYDE AND EMMA MAE BUNCH AND CLYDE DAGLEY, UNCLES: GRANVILLE BUNCH AND JOHNNY BUNCH; AND AUNT, EMMA DEAN CASEY. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE, AMANDA WALLS DAGLEY AND SON, GUNTER OF PETROS.
PARENTS: KEITH AND ANN DAGLEY OF PETROS;
SISTER, KEISHA AND HUSBAND, JOSH WILLIAMS OF PETROS;
GRANDMOTHER, RHODA DAGLEY OF PETROS;
NIECES AND NEPHEWS: JONAH MALEIGH, EMMA (LOU-LOU), JUNE OLIVIA, AND ISAIAH WILLIAMS OF PETROS;
AUNTS AND UNCLES: ALICE DAGLEY, NINA AND BOB CALVERT, JOY AND JOHNNY ARMES, HOWARD AND VICKI DAGLEY, CLYDE DAGLEY, JEANETTE BUNCH, ROBERT AND NORMA COLSTON, BOBBY AND JO COLSTON, BETTY AND LLOYD ELKINS, FAYE COOPER, LONNIE AND DEAN BUNCH, AND EDDIE AND PATTY BUNCH.
SPECIAL FRIENDS: JOHN DABBS, NATHAN BASLER, JOE ARMES, ADAM CARROLL, ADAM RANEY, AND JESSY WILLIAMS. HE WILL BE LEAVING MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT LOVE HIM AND MISS HIM.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE FRIDAY JANUARY 20, 2006 AT 8:00 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL WITH REV. DON DAUGHERTY OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL BE SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2006 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE OLD PETROS CEMETERY. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FRIDAY EVENING FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. PRIOR TO THE FUNERAL SERVICE. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAGLEY, LOUIS, 78, Wartburg, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 1994, at his home in Wartburg. A lifelong resident of Morgan County, he was a retired mechanic and school bus driver. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He enjoyed many years of fishing, and hunting with his family and friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents James and Maggie Redmon Dagley; two brothers Roy and Willie; one sister Bonnie Howard; and two infant children. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Georgie Van Norstran Dagley and five children and in-laws: Marie and Frank Freytag, James and Brenda Dagley, Johnny and Tanuja Dagley, Pam and Billy Lively and Angie and Don Lemons, all of Wartburg; ten grandchildren and six great
grandchildren; two sisters Agnes Kries and Bessie Price, both of Wartburg; and a host of family and friends. The family received friends, Friday, Nov. 4, at Schuberts Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 5. Pastor William Keebler officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Eddie Freytag, Tommy Freytag, Allen Dagley, Larry Potter, Frank VanNorstran and Paul LaRue. Interment followed at Morgan Memorial Gardens. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, in charge of arrangements. (Morgan County News, 10 Nov 1994, p2A)
DAGLEY, LOUIS S., 59, Wartburg, died Wednesday evening, May 13, 1981, at Oak Ridge Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by two brothers: Arkell Dagley of Deer Lodge and Arthur of Taylor Township, Michigan; and two sisters: Shirley Sampson of Wartburg and Nina Ruth Hurley of Dayton, Ohio. Also surviving are five nieces and three nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Gerald Bland and Rev. Glenn Patton officiating. Interment followed in Wartburg Cemetery with Schuberts of Wartburg in charge. (Source: Morgan County News, 5/21/1981, p17)
DAGLEY, MAGGIE –Mrs. Maggie Dagley, 98, of Wartburg, died Saturday morning, July 14, in Oak Ridge Hospital. She is survived by a son, Louis Dagley, of Wartburg; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Kreis of Harriman and Mrs. Bessie Price of Wartburg; 27 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, and 16 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Bingham and Mrs. Mary Phillips both of Wartburg. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m., at Schubert Funeral Home, with the Rev. Homer Yates officiating. Burial followed in Wartburg Cemetery with Schuberts of Wartburg in charge of arrangements. (Source: Morgan County News, 7/19/1991, p11)
DAGLEY, REBA CHESTER, — Reba Dagley Dies After Long Illness–Mrs. Reba Chester Dagley of Wartburg, wife of the late George W. DaglDagley, Reba, Mrs. — Reba Dagley Dies After Long Illness–Mrs. Reba Chester Dagley of Wartburg, wife of the late George W. Dagley who served as Trustee, County Judge and County Attorney of Morgan County, died Friday, August 28, after a long illness. She was 64. Mrs. Dagley was an active member of the Wartburg Presbyterian Church. She was Elder in the church and had served as Clerk of the Session and Treasurer of the church for a number of years. She was a member of the Petros Chapter of the Order Eastern Star and for several years she had served on Morgan County Library Board. She was also active member of the Auxiliary of the American Legion Post in Wartburg. Three sons, Russell of Santa Susana, Calif., Chester of Wartburg, and George W., Jr., of Clinton; a daughter, Mrs. J. D. Myra Gene Goad of Knoxville, and thirteen grandchildren survive. Mrs. Dagley was born in Jonesboro, Tennessee, but had spent most of her life in Morgan County. Mr. Dagley died in August 1956. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Waits, pastor of the Wartburg Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in the Wartburg Cemetery. Billy Tanner, Dave Kaufman, O. J. Potter, Clem Van Norstran, Joe Bingham and John R. Dillon, all members of Mrs. Dagley’s Sunday School Class, served as active pallbearers. (Morgan County News, 9/4/1964, p1)
DAGLEY, ROBERT DEAN—Robert Dean Dagley, 82, formerly of Rockwood, died Tuesday, January 4, in a Huntington, W. Va., hospital. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday 11 a.m. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert Campbell officiating. Burial was in Wartburg cemetery with Schuberts of Wartburg in charge. (Morgan County News, 1/13/1977)
DALTON, JO ANN PRATT – age 58 of Oakdale, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at her Oakdale home. Formerly of Knoxville, Mrs. Dalton, was a member of Rankin Chapel Baptist Church and a former member of Pratt’s Chapel Baptist Church. She was employed by the University of Tennessee Medical Center for more than 20 years and was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Preceding her in death are: her parents, Molinus and Dorothy Pratt; brothers, Ray, Swancie, and Burl Pratt; sister, Pauline Pratt Cook; and a sisters- in-law, Mary Pratt and Janice Pratt. Surviving is: her husband of 34 years, Donald Dalton of Oakdale; her pet, “Snuggles”; brothers and sister-in-laws, M.D. and Ida Pratt, Buck and Betty Pratt; sisters, Fleita R. Pratt and Juanita Pratt Claxton; sister-in-law, Jean Pratt; brother-in-law, Orville Cook; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday evening, March 11, 2005 in the Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kerry Ruppie officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005 in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers are Buck Pratt, Jimmie Cook, Danny Pratt, Richard Cain, and Paul Sellers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Evergreen Funeral Home. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DANIEL, CALVIN C., formerly of Morgan County, died in Cheboygan, Michigan. He was born 7/4/1924. He was a WWII Veteran and after 50 years, was finally presented with six medals: the Bronze Star, the Medal of German Occupation, American Campaign Mesal, Eurpopean and Afircan and Middle East and World War II Victory. Preceded by parents, William Calvin and Alice Langley Daniel; brothers, Boyd and Charles; sisters, Julia Goldberg and Nellie Howard. Survivors; wife, Dorothy; sons, Marty, Bobby, Tommy and David; daughters, Alicia and Linda; 13 grandchildren; brothers, Willard and Lillard; sisters Minnie Venable and Lola Unger and Susie Clark and a loving niece Wanda Nelson. Arrangements and burial in Cheboygan, Michigan. [Morgan County News]
DANIEL, GEORGIA MAE PICKETT , 67 of Sunbright died July 25, 1998. Preceded in death by a son, J.L. Walker; step-daughter, Delora Crouch; step-son, Willis Ray Daniel; father, Rev. James C. Pickett; father-in-law,Jessie Roy Daniel and a brother, James Pickett. She is survived by husband of 23 years, Harvey Leroy Daniel; daughters, (Angela) Kay Basler of Wartburg,and Becky and husband Bob Smith of Fla; sons and daughters-in-law: William and Delores Walker of Ga., Dale Walker of Wartburg and David and Mary Walker of Wartburg; step-daughter Debra Ann and husband Gene Siders of Ohio; mother Annie Pickett of
Rockwood Health Care; mother-in-law, Edith Walker Daniel Hamby of Life Care Center, Wartburg; sisters Dorothy and husband David Jump; of Oakdale and Betty June and husband Andrew Laymance; brother Herbert and wife Barbara Pickett of Ga; 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Interment in Sunbright Cemetery.(Morgan County News)
DANIEL, HARVEY, 64, Sunbright died Sept 14, 1998. He had professed a fainth in Christ and was a ember of Whit Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbright. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was well known in the area as a building contractor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Mae Pickett Daniel on July 25, 1998; father, Jesse Roy Daniel; son, Willis Ray Daniel, daughter, Delora Dean Crouch and father-in-law, Rev. James C. Pickett. Survivors: mother, Edith Walker Daniel Hamby, mother-in-law, Annie Pickett; daughter, Debora and Gene Siders; son Quentin and daughters, Theresa, Vanessa and Kristi; step-children, William Walker, Angela Kay Basler, David and Dale Walker and Becky Smith; 20 grandchildren, 16 step-grandchildren and 2 great grandsons; sisters, Mrs. Estel (Velva) England, Mrs. Halard (Iola) Hamby and Mrs. Bobby (Sue) Human, Mrs. John (Bonnie) Bates and Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Scarborough and Mrs. Bobbie (Faye) Robbins. Burial, Sunbright Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DANIEL, MARY J., 70, Burrville, died Feb. 12, 1999. Preceded by parents, Willis Ray and Loretta Sexton Jones; son Willis Daniel, daughter, Delora Crouch; and sister Margaret Bolling. Survived by daughter and husband, Debora and Gene Siders; two
granddaughters and one great-grandson. Burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. [Morgan County News}
DANIELS, WILDA SHADDEN, age 93, formerly of Wartburg, TN crossed over to be with her Lord and Savior at her daughter’s home in Knoxville, TN Friday, April 24, 2008. She was born January 27, 1915 and was one of eight children to Thomas Alexander and Ninnie Ruth Shadden.She is survived by her daughter; Mary Ruth Cardwell and husband Richard,Granddaughter; Tracy Renee Ervin and husband Scott,Great-grandson; Gavin Alexander Ervin, all of Knoxville, TN.Sister; June Davis of Wartburg, TN,Several nieces, nephews and friends,A special thank you to Lynn, Tabitha, Janie and Joann of Covenant Hospice.Graveside services will be held Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Wartburg City Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Barney Evans officiating. Schubert
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DANKO, MRS. JUDITH LEE, age 65, of Wartburg passed away Friday, February 15, 2008 at her home. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked over 30 years in the Transportation Industry and served as Union Steward for Teamsters Local 299. She was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing, crafting, bird watching and especially her beloved dogs; Sharky, Spider, Missy and Budweiser. Preceded in death by mother; Helen Largent, step-father; Fred T. Largent, father; Hershel L. Spurlock and aunt; Juanita West. Mrs. Danko is survived by husband; Stephen J. Danko. Children; Terriann of New Mexico, Stephanie of Michigan and Gregory and wife Lisa of Minnesota. Grandchildren; Christian, Kristina, Atreyu and Cynthia.Brother; Gerald Spurlock, sister; Diane Benton Special cousins; Jeannie England, Joe West and Jon West and families.The family will receive friends; Tuesday February 19, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Nathan Hale officiating. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Annadell Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Food Pantry at Wartburg Church of Christ. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DANZGLOCK, RUBY OTT, 77, of Florida, formerly of Wartburg, died Aug. 13, 1988. She was a former school teacher in Morgan County Schools. Survivors; sons, George Evans of GA., and Allen Evans of Tx., 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also, four sisters, and a brother: Madge Schubert of Wartburg, Zella Shannon of Ohio and Janelle Jones of Knoxville, Jane Human of Kingston, and Charles A. Ott of Greenville, Tn. Interment in Wartburg Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
DARNELL, BEA, 74, Sunbright, died June 10, 1999. Preceded by husband Alton Darnell. Survivors: daughters and husbands, Fay and Ray Dark and Shannon Darnell; sons, Edward and wife Brenda Lacewell, Randy and Maria Darnell and Patrick Jones Darnell; sisters, Kate Coleman and Carrie Campbell; brothers, Archie Stewart, Jake Brown and Edwin Brown; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and several foster children and foster grandchildren. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery.
[Morgan County News]
DAUGHTERY, MISS AMANDA RENEE, age 25, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday October 19, 2009. Amanda fought a life long battle with diabetes. She was also known as “Pooh Bear” by the family that loved her dearly. Amanda had a special place in her heart for her nephews Aidan and Andrew, who she was very proud of Amanda also loved and cared very much for her Aunt Kim AND Uncle Mark Norman, who loved and treated Amanda like one of there own. She was preceded in death by father; James P. Daugherty, grandmother; Carolyn M. Daugherty, grandfather James (J.W.) Daugherty, Grandparents, Tommy and Abbie Rickett, great-grandparents; Melvin and Daisy Massengill, Bessie Duncan and very special cousin; Jennifer N. Jones. Uncle Ricky Rickett. Amanda is survived by mother; Delores Huskey, step-mother; Angie Daugherty. Sisters; Jamie Reynolds, Abbie Smith, Summer Huskey and Angie Wonders. Brothers; James (Baby James) Daugherty, Tommie Smith and Ronnie Wonders. Aunts and uncles; Kim and Mark Norman, John and Anita Daugherty all of Petros. Sherry and Arthur Worbington of Gainsboro, Ron and Diane Rickett, Steve Rickett, J.W. and Suzie Rickett, Tommie Rickett Jr., Roy Rickett, Special Aunt and Uncle Angie and Earnest McCarter of Wartburg. Special cousins Jeremiah and Daniel Norman, T.J. Daugherty, Tim Rice, Tonya, Greg and Bradley Hamlet. And a host of special family members and friends. The family will receive friends Friday October 23, 2009 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. A memorial service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with remembrances by family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to the family % Kim Norman P.O. Box 354, Petros, Tn 37845. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAUGHERTY, ARVIL – age 59, of Wartburg, formerly of Anderson County, passed away February 11, 2000 at his home. He was a member of the Black Diamond Lodge of Petros. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Luada Daugherty; brother, Roy Daugherty; sister, Lorene Lowe. He is survived by wife, Carol Daugherty; sons, Arvil Ray and wife Jackie Daugherty and Kenneth Daugherty, all of Wartburg; grandchildren, Amy, Travis, Trevor Daugherty and Derrick “Shane” Lamance; brothers, Julian Daugherty of Coalfield, Vicky Daugherty of Euclid, Ohio and Rondle Daugherty of Parma, Ohio; aunt, Ollie Phillips of Lake City. Burial in Liberty Church Cemetery. [The Knoxville News Sentinel 12 Feb 2000]
DAUGHTERY, BEN F., 86, of Bethpage, Tenn., formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away at his residence Wednesday Jan. 9, 2008. He was born April 28, 1921, in Petros to General Sheridan and Rhoda Helen Price Daugherty, both now deceased. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Sue Jenkins Daugherty; sons, Ronald and James Melvin (Jimmy) Daugherty; sisters, Gertie Daugherty, Lena Mae Seiber, and Callie Armes; and brothers, Oscar Floyd and Henry Daugherty.Mr. Daugherty was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II serving in Normandy, Northern France and Thineland. He received the Purple Heart Fame Theatre Ribbon with three Bronze stars, American Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Ribbon and was wounded in action in Lurembourg. He retired from Pan American Airways as a security guard. He was a member of the VFW, DAV, in Oak Ridge, a member of the Purple Hearts Club and also a member of the Moose Lodge in Florida. He love and enjoyed his family and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. He is survived by a son, Larry Daugherty of New Orleans, La. His caregiver and longtime companion, Sue Thompson of Oak Grove, Tenn. He has 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren; and his sister, Jeanette Reynolds and husband, Larry, of Coalfield. Mr. Daugherty is also survived by three brothers, David Daugherty of Nashville, Jimmy Daugherty and wife, Wanda, of Petros, and Roger Daugherty and wife, Darlas, of Oliver Springs.The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Morgan of Union Valley Baptist Church in Windrock officiating, and the Hallelujah Praise Singers will provide the music. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family wishes to give special thanks to his caregiver, Sue Thompson, for her care given to him during the past seven years. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [The Oak Ridger]
DAUGHTERY, BURL, age 52, a resident of Coalfield, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at his home while surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Daugherty was born July 14, 1956 in Oliver Springs. He was a lifelong resident of Coalfield.Burl worked in the oil business as a manager at King Energy for 18 years and Appalachian Productions for the past 3 years.He was a member of the Caney Branch Baptist Church in Goby. Burl enjoyed camping and fishing with his family.He is survived by his wife, Frankie Jackson Daugherty of Coalfield, by parents, Cleve and Cora Parton Daugherty, by children; Beverly Devaney and husband Tommy of Oliver Springs, Michelle Richardson of Oak Ridge, Becky Briggs and husband Buddy of Coalfield, Ray Phillips of Lake City and Amanda Dupee and husband Danny of Clinton, by ten grandchildren including a grandson, Johnny Rhea who made his home with Mr. & Mrs. Daugherty and by 4 great-grandchildren.He is also survived by two sisters, Nancy Daugherty and husband Lee of Coalfield, and Mary Baker and husband Steve of Oak Ridge, by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and special friends, Rod King, Greg and Tim Thornton, Keith Adcock and Jerry Bunch. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 11, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8:00 pm with Rev. James Briggs officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Adcock Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com [Sharp Funeral Home]
DAUGHERTY, MRS. CAROLYN MELVALENE, was called home, to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 29, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Cove Road Primitive Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, TN.Mrs. Daugherty was retired from Lakeshore Mental Hospital. She had an unmeasureable love for family and all those she came into contact with. She was fondly known as Granny to many children of all ages. She was preceded in death by her husband: James (J.W.) Daugherty; son: James Pearson Daugherty; granddaughter: Jennifer Nicole Jones; parents: Daisy and Melvin Massengill; sister: Novella Armes; and nephew: Ralph (Peanut) Massengill. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Sherry and Arthur Worbington of Gainesboro and Kim and Mark Norman of Petros; son: John Daugherty and Anita of Petros; Grandchildren: Jeremiah and Daniel Norman, Amanda, Jamie, and Baby James Daugherty, Tyler (T.J.) Daugherty, and Tonya and Greg Hamlet; Great-grandchildren: Bradley Hamlet, Aiden and Andrew Reynolds, and Amelia; Step-grandchildren: Tim Rice, Jason and Natalia Rice, Crystal and Tim Ingram; Step-great-grandchildren: Parker and Landon Ingram and Emiliegh Rice, all of Oliver Springs; Sister and brother-in-law: Geraldine and Jerry Melhorn of Wartburg; Brothers and sisters-in-law: Everett and Nancy Massengill of Kingston, Ralph and Shirley Massengill of Townsend, Glen (Motto) and JoAnn Massengill, Gary and Gail Massengill, both of Stephens; brother-in-law: Randall Armes of Petros; Special friends: Montia (Paw Montia) Francis of Oak Ridge, Miss Maudie Worbington from Greenville, Mississippi, and special caregiver, Delores Huskey; She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 31st, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Arnold Whitehead and Bro. Gary Massengill officiating. A graveside service will be held Sunday, February 1st, at 3:00 p.m. in the Petros Cemetery.[Schubert Funeral Home]
DAUGHTERY, D. B., 80, of Coalfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Born Jan. 26, 1924, in Anderson County, he was the son of Watson Daugherty and Mary Goad Daugherty. He was a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Daugherty was a member of Middle Creek Baptist Church. He was also a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. He retired from TVA, where he worked in boiler maintenance. His special interests were woodworking and farming. He was fondly known as “the Farmer” by many of his friends, his family said. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters, Odie Daugherty, Jodie Daugherty, Ovie Daugherty, Novella Daugherty and Offella McCoy. Mr. Daugherty is survived by his wife, Naomi Jackson Daugherty; his son, Steve Watson Daugherty and wife, Sherry; his daughter, Sandra Justice and her husband, Byron; his grandchildren, Kayla Nicole Justice and Stewart Watson Daugherty; and his great-granddaughter, Hayle Nicole Daugherty, all of Coalfield. He is also survived by Mitchell Chadwick, a farming buddy and special friend; and several nieces, nephews, special friends and extended family members. The funeral will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Don Daugherty and the Rev. Michael Beech officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the funeral home. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to Coalfield Volunteer Fire Department, in care of Terry “Bear” Jackson, P.O. Box 372, Coalfield, TN 37719. [Oak Ridger]
DAUGHERTY, FRAZIER 77, — of Stonewall Street, Cartersville, GA, died Friday Aug 18, 1995. He was born September 16, 1917, in Morgan County, a son of Joseph and Ellen Daugherty. He was employed with the State of GA, a member of the Cartersville Retired men’s club and a member of Heritage Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Rei Daugherty of Cartersville, a daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Harry Lay, Jr., of Fairmont and a grandson, Harry Lay II of Fairmont. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug, 20.1995 at 3 PM from Heritage Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Strickland officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family received friends at Owen Funeral Home, Cartersville, In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Heart Association. Pallbearers were Curtis Marion, Hiram Parker, Robert Fowler, Garnett DeHart, Walter Culverhouse and Earl Dyer. Members of the Cartersville Retired Men’s Club served as honorary pallbearers. Owen funeral home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted]
DAUGHTERY, GAIL ATHYNE BAKER, of Troutsville, Virginia and formerly of Coalfield, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 following a 10 year battle with cancer of which she is now free of. Gail was born on June 30, 1947 in Spencer, TN, the daughter of Lester and Athyne Baker. She moved to Virginia 32 years ago and has spent most of those years in Troutsville.Gail was preceded in death by her father Lester Baker by two brothers, Carl and Glenn Baker, and by a sister in law Dee Baker all of Tennessee. Gail devoted her life to her family and she was an active member of the Vinton Women’s Club.She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Louie Daugherty; by her children and their spouse’s, Nikki Griffin and husband Scott, Kim Monaghan and husband Matt all of Troutsville, by her mother, Athyne “Granny” Baker of Oliver Springs, by sisters; Louise Davis and husband Ernest of Madison, TN, Helen Savage and husband George of Sparta, TN, by brothers; Junior Baker and wife Sammie of Spencer, TN, Joe Baker and wife Shorty of Coalfield, and by a sister in law, Mickey Baker of Harriman, TN. She is also survived by a niece, seven nephews, ten great-nieces, six great-nephews, and one great-great-nephew. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and a memorial service will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at 10:00 am at Oakey’s East Chapel in Troutsville, VA, with Dr. Robert G. Moore officiating. Obituary courtesy of Sharp Funeral Home, Oliver Springs. An
online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com [Sharp Funeral Home]
DAUGHTERY, GRACE, 98, of Oliver Springs, died early today, Dec. 28, 2001, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.Born July 28, 1903, in Petros, she was the daughter of Wesley and Mary Louis Kendrick Hill. Mrs. Daugherty was a homemaker and a member of Coal Hill Baptist Church in Coalfield. She enjoyed making quilts and pot holders, gardening and going to church, and enjoyed her companion, her dog, Benji, her family said, adding that she always helped those in need and took care of others. They described her as a very loving and special wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.Mrs. Daugherty is survived by two sons, Gerald Daugherty of New Orleans, La., and Reece Daugherty and his wife, Rose Marie, of Atlanta, Ga.; four daughters, June Webster of Oliver Springs, Rita Ball and Ruby Shanks and her husband, H.C., all of Oak Ridge, and Opal Mitchell and Wallace of Hattiesburg, Miss. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Herbert Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. [The Oak Ridger]
DAUGHTERY, MRS. IRENE (COTTON), age 88 of Petros, was called home Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman. She was born August 7, 1920 to Jim and Rose Wallace. She loved her flowers and working in the yard. She was united with her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Daugherty; two sons: Dennis Ray and Kenny Daugherty; and sister, Bernice Presley. She is survived by her five daughters: Kathy Miller of Lenoir City, Mary Lou Lindsay of Oakdale, Phyllis and husband, Condon White of Petros, Karen Daugherty of Petros, and Gidget Lively of Harriman; sisters: Emma Hammonds of La Porte, IN, and Josephine Scarboro of Harriman. She was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother of Michael, Cindy, Bryson, and Landon White of Harriman, Scott and Wanda White of Petros, Crystal, Tony, and Isaac Dagley of Petros, Cynthia, McLala and Khoe McGinnis of Lenoir City, Gerri Leslie Lively and Kiara Elkins of Harriman, Johnny, Deanna, and Michael Lindsay of Oakdale, and Rita, Wayne, and Victoria Huffstetler of Beaufort, SC; and special friend and neighbor, Jean Williams of Petros. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 5th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Don Daugherty officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Petros Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAUGHTERY, JACKIE RAY, 31, of Oakdale, died Friday, May 27, 2005 at his home. A member of Big Emory Baptist Church, Harriman, he was an 11-year employee of Christmas Lumber Co., Harriman. He was preceded in death by father, James E. Daugherty; and brother, Billy Joe Daugherty. Survivors include mother, Betty S. Daugherty of Harriman; brothers, William R. Daugherty of Kingston and Charles W. Daugherty of Harriman; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley J. and James Russell of Harriman and Sonya F. Neal of Grandview; nieces, Amy Russell and Cindy Neal; nephew, Joshua Russell; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, with the Rev. David Bailey officiating. Burial was at Old Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Rockwood. [Roane County News]
DAUGHTERY, JANICE IRENE, age 38, of Oak Ridge died Friday morning in Oak Ridge. Attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Employed by Bechtel Corp. Survivors: son, Michael Lynn Daugherty, Coalfield, Tenn: Daughters, Michelle Daugherty, of the home, Angele Carol Daugherty, Coalfield, Tenn: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vickers, Petros, Tenn. sisters, Carol Daugherty, Wartburg, Tenn, Mrs. Barbara Umberger, Rockwell, N C. brothers, Charles, Jimmy and Norman Vickers, all of N. C: deeply loved friend, Eddie Walls. Funeral services 8 p m Sunday at Weatherford Chapel, Rev. Robert Hofstetter officiating. Graveside service 11 a m Monday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Wartburg, Tenn. The family will receive friends 7-9 p m Sunday at Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, Tenn. [submitted] – [death date in cemetery book: 1-2-1987]
DAUGHTERY, JAMES PEARSON, 36, Oliver Springs, died 2/2/2000. Preceded by father, J.W. Daughtery and niece Jennifer N. Jones. Survivors: wife, Angela Byrge Daughtery, daughters, Amanda Rene and Jamie Lynn Daughtery; stepchildren, Angie and Ronnie Wonders; mother Carolyn Melvalene Daughtery; sisters and husbands, Sherry and Art Moore, Kim and Mark Norman; brother and wife, John and Mary Lou Daugherty; niece, Tonya Hamlet and husband Gregg; several nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial in Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAUGHTERY, LIZZIE, 79, of Petros, died, Dec., 3, 1982. Survived by son, Edward Daughtery of Petros and a sister, Linda Hensley of Devonia.. Survivors; three grandchildren, Robert Daughtery of Wartburg, Patricia Keathley of Coalfield and Kathyh Stewart of Roan Mountain; three great-grandchildren, Richard Keathley, David and Andrew Stewart. Burial in Bunch Cemetery (Morgan County News)
DAUGHTERY, LLOYD, 65, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Petros, died, May 30, 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife Bobbie Jean Richardson Daughtery; son Randy James Daughtery; parents Hobert and Lucy Goad Daughtery; and brother Ike Daughtery. Survivors: daughters, Jean and husband Floyd Bowlin of Wartburg; Lucille and husband Billy Scarbro of Petros; Patty and husband Eddie Bunch of Petros; sons: Edward and wife, Mary Lou Daughtery; Roy and wife Angie Daughtery and Danny, all of Petros and Timmy and wife Teresa Daughtery of Oak Ridge; brothers James and Joe Daughtery of Lancing; sisters, Stella Crabtree, Ruby Armes and Mary Nelson, all of Wartburg, Judy Daughtery of Cleveland, Gertrude Daughtery and
Bonnie Goad of Petros. Burial in Petros Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
DAUGHTERY, LONALD J., 75, Oliver Springs, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005 in the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born March 2, 1930 in the Fork Mountain community of Anderson County. He had been a faithful member of Tuppertown Baptist Church for over 30 years. Mr. Daugherty retired from the Tennessee Department of Corrections in 1995, after working 21 years as a guard at the Brushy Mountain State Prison. He was a United States Army veteran, serving his country during WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, retiring Jan. 1, 1969 after 21 years of service. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Tri-County Chapter No. 26. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Daugherty; mother, Bessie Duncan; sons, L. Jack Daugherty and Lonald “P-Nut” Daugherty; brothers, Leamon Daugherty, Leonard Daugherty, Jr. and J.W. Daugherty; sister, Mary Lola Lowe; step-brothers, Tom Duncan and James Duncan; and step-sisters, Maxine Cox and Jean Duncan. He is survived by wife of 52 years, Shirley Ann Pride Daugherty of Oliver Springs; son, John Daugherty and wife Tammy of Oliver Springs; daughters, Shelia Eason and husband Mark of Oak Ridge and Sherenia Napier and husband Mark of Coalfield; grandchildren, Scott Potter, Benson Napier, Lucas Daugherty, Sarah Potter, Samantha Massengale, Sierra Napier, Cody Eason and Abigail Daugherty; great-granddaughter, Kelsey Potter; brothers, Rev. Donald Daugherty and wife Jennie of Petros, Conley Daugherty and wife Nellie of Marlow and Lester Daugherty and wife Imogene of Cullman, Ala.; step-brother, Benny Duncan and wife Loretta of Petros; half-brothers, Jan, Mark and Tim Daugherty of Lafollette; half-sister, Peggy Ford of Lafollette; sister-in-law, Brenda Daugherty of Rockwood; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, 2005 in Sharp Funeral Home with funeral service following the visitation at 8 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ralph Wilson and Rev. Mike Pride officiating. Burial and graveside service was held at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 in the Oliver Springs Cemetery with full military honors being conducted at the gravesite. [Roane County News]
DAUGHERTY, McKINLEY “JOE”, AGE 75 OF LANCING, WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 AT METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE. HE WAS OF THE BAPTIST FAITH. MR. DAUGHERTY WAS RETIRED FROM THE TENNESSEE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY DIVISION. HE HAD ALSO SPENT MANY YEARS IN THE COAL AND LUMBER INDUSTRIES IN EAST TENNESSEE. HE ENJOYED COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS AND GOSPEL MUSIC.PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS; HOBART AND LUCY DAUGHERTY. CHILDREN; GRACE GILMORE, IMOGENE DAUGHERTY, K.H. DAUGHERTY AND WILLIE DAUGHERTY.SISTERS; BONNIE GOAD AND ROXANNA DAUGHERTY.BROTHERS; ISSAC, LLOYD AND AN INFANT BROTHER.SURVIVED BY WIFE; DORIS DAUGHERTY OF LANCING, TN DAUGHTERS; MAE AND HUSBAND LEW RICH OF WARTBURG, TN; KATHLEEN AND HUSBAND CARL JONES OF HARRIMAN, TN; GLORIA AND HUSBAND DARREL DAUGHERTY OF KINGSTON, TN; TERESA AND HUSBAND TERRY SWICEGOOD OF HARRIMAN, TN. AND GAIL KEY OF OAK RIDGE, TN; SONS; HOBART AND WIFE LOIS DAUGHERTY OF WARTBURG, TN; HERB AND WIFE GLENDA DAUGHERTY OF WAUKESHA, WI.
STEP-CHILDREN; WAYNE AND WIFE TAMMY HAMBY OF AKRON OH, JEFFREY AND WIFE PATRICIA HAMBY OF LANCING, TN, JANE HAMBY OF OAK RIDGE, TN AND RITA WILSON AND HUSBAND BRYAN WILSON OF LANCING, TN. 29 GRANDCHILDREN, 35 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN AND 2 GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. SISTERS; STELLA
CRABTREE, RUBY ARMES, MARY HENSLEY, GERTRUDE KING AND JUDY BERRY. BROTHER; JAMES DAUGHERTY. SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS AND FRIENDS.THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG, WITH FUNERAL SERVICE TO
FOLLOW AT 8 P.M. WITH BRO. BUSTER ARMES AND BRO. DON DAUGHERTY OFFICIATING. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE THURSDAY AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE FLAT FORK CEMETERY. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAUGHTERY, MELBA LORETTA, 66, Petros, died June 15, 2000. Preceded by parents, Tom and Marie Moore; sons, Danny Moore and husband General Sheridan Daughtery. Survivors: brothers, Billy Moore of Petros, Robert Moore of Seatle, Wash., Jimmy and Tommy Moore, both of Petros and Donald Moore of Wartburg; sisters, Barbara Moore and Patricia Heidel, both of Wartburg two grandchildren. Interment in Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAUGHTERY, MICHAEL LYNN, 37, of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Wartburg. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Daugherty; and grandparents, Carl and Delcie Vickers and Charlie and Luada Daugherty. Michael is survived by his wife, Denise Daugherty; daughter, Talesha and son, Trey; father, Julian Daugherty and Connie Patterson of Coalfield; sisters, Michelle Fisher of Knoxville and Angie (and Keith) Lively of Coalfield; nieces and nephews, Carley and Ben Fisher and Hailey Lively; special aunt, Carol Daugherty; and many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Bro. Don Hunter officiating. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in Liberty Cemetery. [Oak Ridger]
DAUGHTERY, NOAH “JUNIOR”, JR., 72, of the Stephens community of Morgan County, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born June 13, 1932 in Devonia. He had worked as a guard for 35 years for the Tennessee Department of Correction at Brushy Mountain State Prison. He was also a member of the Black Diamond Masonic Lodge No. 625, F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Jessie Dagley Daugherty. Survivors include his son, Steve Daugherty of Stephens; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Anna and Jackie Carroll of Stephens; grandchildren, Tiffany, Derek and Holly Daugherty and Jalisa Jackson; stepgrandchild, Shawn Carroll; brother and sister-in-law, J.B. and Helen Daugherty of Oliver Springs; former wife, Sandra Kennedy of Wartburg; father- and mother-in-law, Ferrell and Margie Kennedy of Deer Lodge; and his special friends who hung out with him at the Oliver Springs Citgo. Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Don Daugherty and the Rev. Robbie Leach officiating. Graveside service and burial were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Petros Cemetery. [Roane County News]
DAUGHERTY, MRS. PATSY RUTH HEMBREE, age 70, went home to be with her Father, on January 12, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was born April 19, 1939 in Stephen’s. She was of the Baptist faith. She graduated from Coalfield in 1957. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She married Henry Isaac Daugherty and they were blessed with 7 children. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Elmer Hembree; mother, Lillie Keathley; grandchild, Megan Ann Daugherty; sister, Billie; and brothers: Buddy, John and Avery. She is survived by children: Regina Montross, Donna Bunch, Stephen Daugherty, Tony Daugherty (Sonya), Flipper Daugherty (Allison), Joey Daugherty, and Rodney Daugherty; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews; Also special friends: Janice Farmer and Darlis Armes. The family will receive friends Friday, January 15, 2009 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Bro. Wayne Morgan officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAUGHERTY, MRS. SHIRLEY, of Petros, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents; William and Anna Ruth Mitchell, Sister; Edna Jean Brown, brother; James Mitchell, She is survived by her husband; Robert Daugherty, Children; Louretta Evans (Kenneth) of Ohio, Scottie Cooper, James (Jimbo) Cooper of Iowa, Brenda Cooper (John) of Ohio, Lisa Cooper of Ohio, Tommy Cooper of Tennessee, Michael Cooper of Tennessee, Grandchildren; Dan, Brenda, Jason, Daniel, Joseph and Emily, 11 Great-grandchildren; sisters; Margaret Slaven (Raymond), Mary Halusek (William), Deloris Gibson (Russell), Brothers; Thomas Mitchell (Karen), Robert Mitchell (Freda), also several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 12-2:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow with Dr. Jim West officiating. Burial will follow in Petros cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAUGHTERY, TYLER, age 9 of Wartburg, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at Children’s Hospital in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his Grandpa; Isaac Henderson Daugherty, He is survived by his mother; Tammy Miller, Dad and step-mother; Doyle Van Daugherty and Wendy Daugherty, Sisters; Emily Marmon, Tessa and Amanda Daugherty, Brothers; Brandon Gould, Robert Hawthorne and Dustin Daugherty, Grandparents; Bonnie Miller, Glen and Debbie Miller, James and Anne Kindall of Michigan, Betty Hammons, Niece; Leah Lasha Sutherland, His dog, Romeo; best friend, Jackson, his new pup. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and members of the community who gave their prayers and to those of you we may not have named, we love you. Also a special thanks to Hooters of Knoxville for being extra special to Tyler. The family will receive friends Monday evening, January 4, 2010 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 5:30 to 7:30. Funeral services will follow with Bro.Mark Bass officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. in Armes Chapel Church cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAUGHTERTY, W.B., 54, Wartburg, passed away Aug. 30, 2001 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He served two years in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Alta Daughterty of Wartburg; sister Shelby Jean McNew of Kingston. He is survived by his son Chris Bingham; brothers E.L. and R.D. Daughterty of Wartburg; sisters Sona Faye Diden of Wartburg and Lenna Vee Smith of Rockwood; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Monday evening, Sept. 2, 2001 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Rick Taylor officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday Morning at 11 a.m. in Macedonia Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAUGHTERY, WARREN GEORGE, 81, of Wartburg, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, following a long illness. Born June 21, 1922, he was the son of Dewey Daugherty Sr. and Josephine Daughterty Worley. His family said he was an avid church member and enjoyed fishing and gardening. According to his family, he enjoyed working with children as he was a retired Head Start volunteer worker. He was a member of Victory Bible Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a lifelong member of Disabled American Veterans, Chapter No. 26, and the Odd Fellows Lodge, Chapter No. 54.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dewey Daugherty Jr.; a daughter, Brenda Greene; and by one grandson and one great-grandson.Mr. Daugherty is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ola Mae Daugherty; his son, Warren Jack Daugherty, of Wartburg; two daughters, Sharon Daugherty of Wartburg and Gail Gill and husband, Darrell, of Lafayette, Ind.; three stepdaughters, Carolyn Elmore and husband, Brad, of Wayne, Mich., Janice Lyles and husband, Rick, of Coalfield, and Loraine Brown and husband, Garry, of Oliver Springs; and by 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Mildred Trail, of Harriman; a half brother, Charles Purkey and wife, Violet, of Wartburg; two half sisters, Arvena McGhee of Sevierville and Martha Ramey and husband, Gene, of Morristown; and by several nieces and nephews.Jean and the late Cecil Parris, Frank and Peggy Sexton, Joe Armes, Joe Gouge, several church friends, and a special friend and caretaker, Cyndi Wicks, are considered special friends.The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Victory Bible Baptist Church in the Stephens community with the Rev. Frank Sexton and the Rev. Ellis Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Wartburg. Garry Parris, Larry Parris, Dewayne “Roho” Sexton, Joe Gouge, Layton Duncan, Raymond Duncan, Lester Morgan and Joe Morgan will serve as pallbearers. James Brown Jr. and Justin Tyler Brown will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. [Oak Ridger]
DAUGHTERY, WILLIAM, 61, formerly of Morgan County, near Coalfield, died in Aurora, Ohio, 8/19/1964. Survivors, wife, Opal Seibers Daughtery; daughters, Ruby Childs, Fosella Daughtery, Opal Hancock, Mae Hogwood and June McCoy; sons, James Daughtery, Gerald Daughtery, Reece Daughtery and Hoye Daughtery; step-daughters, Glena Mae, Wilma Jean and Elma Faye Daughtery; step-sons, Ray and Donnie Daughtery. Burial in Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
DAUTEL, PASTOR EDGAR CARLEE, age 54, formerly of Wartburg, passed away Saturday morning, April 19, 2008 at his home in Gatlinburg. Edgar was a reknown photographer in the East Tennessee area. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar John Dautel.He is survived by his wife: Casie Jeanette Dautel; Sons: Ethan Dautel of Gatlinburg and Erich and wife, Katharina Dautel of Hollywood, Florida; Mother: Janelle Kaufman Dautel of Wartburg; and Brothers: Jerry Dautel and Dwain Dautel, both of Wartburg.The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 22nd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Earl Woodson officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Wartburg City Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAUTEL, EDGAR JOHN – age 83, of Wartburg, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2001 at his home. He was born August 4, 1918, the son of Richard and Rosa Dautel in Wartburg. He served in the European countries during WWII, receiving the Bronze Star on April 26, 1945. He was a cannoneer with the “B” Battery of the 208th Field Artillery Battalion, with the XV Corp. He was a former employee of A.B. Long Quarries, Inc. and Martin Marietta Aggregates for 42 years. He retired June 18, 2001. He was a lifetime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Wartburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Otillia Struck; daughter, Angela Marie Dautel. He is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Janelle Kaufman Dautel; three sons, Jerry D. Dautelof Elizabethton, Tenn. Edgar C. Dautel and wife, Casie, and M. Dwain Dautel and wife, Diane of Wartburg; five grandchildren, Marshall, Angela, Michael, Ethan, and Erich; two great grandchildren, Charles and Tyler; sisters, Anna Marie Heidel of Wartburg Life Care Center and Elsie Davis, also of Wartburg; brothers, James Dautel of Wartburg, and Richard Dautel of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, September 3, 2001 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2001, 11 a.m. in the Wartburg City Cemetery with full military honors. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DAUTEL, MR. JAMES WILLIAM – age 72, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at his home in Wartburg. He was at home with his family and friends. He was born Nov. 8, 1935 in Wartburg and was a life long resident. He was a dairy farmer by day and a coon hunter by night. He was a wonderful father and friend always. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He was a board member of the Morgan Co. Farm Bureau and a former board member of A.S.C.S. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Dautel; mother, Rosa Heidle Dautel; sisters: Anna Marie Heidle, Elsie Davis, and Otillia Strunk; brother, Edgar Dautel; nephew, Edgar C. Dautel; and niece, Angela Dautel. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret Maden Dautel; daughter, Teresa Gail Dautel and husband, Paul R. Strunk of the Gobey community; brother, Richard Dautel and wife, Martha of Knoxville; special niece, Alberta Long and husband, Roger of Wartburg; nephews: Jerry and Dwain Dautel of Wartburg, Tommy Dautel and wife, Natalie of North Carolina, Paul Dautel of Knoxville, and Gary Strunk and wife Diane of Nashville; special friends: Lacy Seay of Oakdale and Johnny and Judy, Jordan and Brittany Redmon of Wartburg, and extended family, friends, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 11 a.m., Friday, August 29th with Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Interment will follow in the Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAUTEL, RICHARD Sr., 77, Wartburg, died in Oak Ridge. He was born in 1886 in Bietighelm, Germany, the son of Johann Gottlieb and Fredericke Maier Dautel. His wife is the former Rosa Heidel. Also surviving: sons, Edgar, James and Richard, Jr.; daughters; Anna Marie Heidel (Archie), Elsie Davis, (Albert), and Tillie Strunk (Paul); seven grandchildren, one great granddaughter and one sister, Mrs. Otillia Schmidt of Nuremberg, Germany. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery.
[Morgan County News dated 1/16/1964]
DAVIDSON, ABBIE MAE, 70, Pine Orchard, died, 7/29/1965. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Gilreth. Survivors: sons, Ray and Jack Davidson. Daughters: Lena Cromwell, Christine Jones, Geneva Cheek and Betty Hurst.
Roane Memorial Gardens, Rockwood, [Morgan County News]
DAVIDSON, MR. CECIL STEWART SR., age 91, of the Burrville Community, passed away Jan. 20, 2010, in the Overton Co. Nursing Home, Livingston, Tn. He retired form Martin Marrita, a Navy veteran of W. W. II, and a member of the Sunbright Masonic Lodge F. & A. M. Preceded in death by son, Cecil Stewart Davidson Jr.; Parents: William and Anna Kelsey Davidson; grandson, Carl Davidson; and great granddaughter, Elizabeth Hamby; Brothers and sisters: Ottis Davidson, Sr., Ida Mae Shannon, Pearl Cunningham, Georgia Roberts, William R. Davidson; special nephew: William O. Hall. Surviving; wife of 70 years, Zyphia Hall Davidson of Burrville; Brother-in-law: William E. Hall Jr. and wife Juanita of Delaware; Daughter and son-in-law: Shirley Ann and Ronnie Kennedy of Burrville; Grandchildren: Tammy Hamby, Rhonda Makins, Stephanie LaRue, Trestin
Davidson, and Chelsea Duncan; and four great grandchildren; special nephew, William O. Hall; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, from 1:30- 2:30 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. with Bro. Frank Kirby and Bro. Wayne Cromwell officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Burrville, Tn. [Schubert
Funeral Home]
DAVIDSON, MR. CECIL “STEWART, JR., age 53, died Saturday, March 7th, 2009 in his home in Burrville. He was a former police officer, D.A.R.E. officer, and TVA boilermaker and was a member of the Mt. Vernon Methodist Church of Burrville. He was preceded in death by his son: Carl Stewart Davidson.He is survived by his mother and father: Zylphia “Zip” and Cecil S. Davidson, Sr. of Burrville; daughter and son-in-law: Stephanie and Nathan LaRue; son: Tristan Davidson of Burrville; Daughter: Chelsa Duncan of Oneida; granddaughter: Ava Rose LaRue; sister and brother-in-law: Shirley and Ronnie Kennedy of Burrville; nieces and family: Rhonda and Don Makins of Oak Ridge and Tammy and Ivory Hamby of Sunbright; and Uncle Bill Hall, Jr and wife, Juanita of Newark, Delaware.The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Wayne Cromwell officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. with Bro. Frank Kirby officiating in the Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIDSON, CHARLOTTE LYNN, 39, Burrville, died Nov. 9, 1999. Preceded by grandparents, Bill and Glady Hamby. Survivors: husband, Rodney Davidson, Sr., sons, Rodney, Jr and Riley Elmer Davidson; parents, James and Elzeary Hamby Daughtery; sisters, Linda Davidson and Brenda Daughtery; brother, Allen Daughtery; father and mother-in-law, Buster and Clia Davidson and brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Peggy Davidson. Burial in Lane Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAVIDSON, MR. DAVID PAUL “D.J.”, JR., age 23 went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2006. He was of the Baptist faith and very much loved by Family and his community. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Opal and Captola Davidson of Elgin; Aunts; Margaret Bertram and Judy Cooper and very special friend Justin “J.T”. Thomas all of Elgin. Great grandparents; Roy and Myrtle Bingham of Lancing and Micheal and Argero Pappas of Illinois. D.J. is survived by parents; David and Sylvia Davidson; Sisters; Nicole (Henry) and Ashley Davidson of Elgin.Paternal aunts and uncles; Glen Davidson, Jimmy Lee Davidson of Texas, Opal Lee, Jr. and Jean Davidson of Alabama, Hope Miske of Elgin, Mary Ann Seabolt of Nydeck and Sue and Danny Allen of Nashville. Maternal grandparents; Gregory and Pearl Pappas of Powell, Aunts and Uncles; Michael Pappas of Knoxville, Tony and Darlene Pappas of Coalfield, Nola and Earl Harris of Illinois, Gregory and Lisa Pappas of South Carolina, Tina and Howard York of Clinton, Bill Pappas of Knoxville, Barbara and Max Spurling of Wartburg , Eunice and Anthony Cherry and Tonja and Dave Breaux of Knoxville. Special friends; Candace Reed, Casey Wesley, Bobby Perry, Dustin Silcox, Brooke Acres, Travis Bunch and a host of special cousins. The family will receive friends Wednesday January 3, 2007 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral service will follow the visitation with Bro. Perry Spurling officiating. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright in charge of arrangements. [WECO obituary line]
DAVIDSON, MRS. DONNA RUTH SMITH, age 57 of Oakdale, died suddenly, Saturday, January 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by parents; Harry Thomas Smith and Lois Ruth Byrd Smith, only child; Amanda Lea Lawson Souther and special friend; Kevin Hobson of Nebraska. Mrs. Davidson is survived by brother; Benton Smith and wife Kathy of Oakdale. Sisters; Carolyn Smith of Harriman, Christine Chapman and husband Randy, Kay Johnson and husband Tim all from Oakdale. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Donna was loved by her sisters and brother. She was best known for her big heart. In lieu of flowers; Donna would want you to help someone in need. A private graveside service will be Monday, January 11, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. in thePine Orchard Baptist Church Cemetery, Oakdale, with Rev. Bill Nolan officiating. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIDSON, MRS. EDITH DORA, age 86, passed away Wednesday evening, March 18, 2009 at the Scott County Hospital. She was originally from Deer Lodge and raised her family in Lancing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Davidson; parents: Alfred and Blanche Strand; sisters: Leila Davis and Ella Mae Privitt; great, grandson, Levi Garrett; and niece and nephew: Linda and Dougie Gooch. She is survived by her children: Kenneth Davidson and wife, Betty; Wanda Davidson, Brenda Lynn and husband, Doug, Sally Huntley and husband, David, and Melinda Stewart; very special friend, Bruce Blevins; fourteen grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and sisters: Eva Turner of Lancing and Evoyne Jones of Deer Lodge.The family will receive friends Saturday, March 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Pat McGee officiating. A graveside service will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIDSON, ELLA 75, of Lancing died Oct. 28, 1972. Survivors are four sons, Lucien, George and James all of Lancing, and I.J. of Mich.; four daughters, Christine Shillings of Ind., Lucille Turner of Sunbright, Zelphia Lowery and Lola Pass both of Lancing. Also one brother, James Smithers of N.C., and two sisters, Pearl Freeze of N. C., and Bessie Smithers of Ohio.
Burial in Robbins Cemetery. (Morgan Co. News)
DAVIDSON, JAMES ISIAH, infant son of Eddie Davidson and Aimee Bryant of Harriman, died April 20, 2003. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Thomas and Helen Spurlock and James Keylon and Francis Keylon Smith. He is survived by his parents, Eddie Davidson and Aimee Bryant; his twin sister Caleigh Bale Davidson; one brother Dezm’n Xavier Bryant; grandparents Eugene and Daina Davidson; Debra Bryant and John Lee; aunts and uncles, Tiffanie and Joshua Dvorak, Melanie and Anna Davidson, Ashleigh Bryant and Dujee Bowling; great grandparents, James and Violet Davidson, Juanita Keylon, Hobby Smith and Ed and Mary Lou Lee; cousins, MyKayla McKenzie and Abigail Dvorak and his godmother Erica Ray. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. Davis Funeral Home, Harriman in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
DAVIDSON, MORGAN TAYLOR (MORG)
Who died according to death certificate on Jan. 8, 1917;
and according to tombstone on Jan. 9, 1917.
The Obituary Appeared in The Morgan County Press
*
Wartburg, Tenn., Jan 11, 1918
[the “8” was marked out with a “7” being written in pen over it, making this issue
“Jan 11, 1917”]
Mr. M. T. Davidson, who resides some three miles west of Lancing on Clear Creek, died Tuesday after a week’s illness. He was one of the best known citizens of Morgan county and will be greatly missed. He was the friend of all, and no one could go to him for a favor but what he would grant it if possible. [Courtesy of Beth Davidson Siler]
DAVIDSON, MORGAN (M.T.), 63, Lancing, passed way Jan 3, 2002 in his home in Lancing. He was born on Nov. 30, 1938. He retired from Catepillar Tractor Company in Joliet, Ill., after 30 years of service. He was instrumental in organizing a committee to do a book on Morgan County. His efforts helped make “The Heritage of Morgan County” a success. He was a member ot the Morgan County Genealogy and Historical Society and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Effie Davidson. He is survived by his wife Phyllis, of 42 years; son and daughter-in-law Craig and Karla Davidson of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law Janet and Duane Carlson of Plainfield, Ill.; two granddaughters, Morgan and Madison Carlson; brothers Wesley of Deer Lodge, Stanley of Lancing and Johnny of Milner, Ga.; sister Beth Syler of Carbondale, Ill.; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family received friends Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. A Masonic service began at 8 p. m. followed by a memorial service with Rev. Rick Taylor officiating. [Morgan County News, 1-10-2002]
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DAVIDSON, PHYLLIS RAIHL, of Lancing, TN formerly of Joliet, IL. Passed away unexpectedly August 22nd 2012 at her home. An active founding member and Primary Elder of the Bethel-Grace Free Will Baptist Church. Phyllis held the positions of Secretary Treasurer & Treasurer of The Ladies Auxiliary. Born October 10th 1941 in Terry, MT to Albert Raihl & Pearl Mathisen Raihl, Phyllis grew up there until the age of 10 when she moved to Lockport, IL. She graduated from Lockport Township High School. She married Morgan (M.T.) Davidson on July 3rd, 1959. Besides being an NOAA Weather Data Acquisition Program Manager from her home, Phyllis was also an Election Official for many years. She was very active in the community. Phyllis loved to travel & had been back to Montana several times to visit family & friends. She had also traveled as far as Israel to visit the Holy Land & was planning a trip this coming October to California. As an adventuresome person Phyllis has enjoyed Skydiving, Outward Bound, backwater canoeing, whitewater rafting on the Salmon River in Idaho and flying high over Deer Lodge & Lancing on her son Craig’s powered parachute. Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory, son Craig (Karla) Davidson of Maryville, TN., Daughter Janet (Duane) Carlson of Perrysburg, OH & granddaughters Morgan Taylor and
Madison Marie Carlson. Brother Jack (Ann) Woods, Sisters-in-law Beth Syler, Vera Davidson & Retha Davidson, Brother-in Law John (Carol) Davidson & special Nephew Dale (Judy) Davidson & close family friend Rob Norwood, along with a host of dear friends, family & her church family. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Morgan(M.T.) Davidson, Brother Albert Raihl, Sister Pearl Nelson, Brother’s in law Wesley (Dorinne) Davidson, Stanley Davidson & Jack Syler.As in life, Phyllis in passing was a generous giver and gave as an organ donor. Visitation will be from 2 until 4 Saturday August 25th at
Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Memorial Services will follow at 4 pm with Rev. Rick Taylor officiating. On-line condolences may be extended at www.schubertfuneralhome.com [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIDSON, OTTIS ‘BUTCH’ 89 of Burrville died Sept, 28, 1992. He was retired from the Morgan Co. Road Dept., and also served three terms as Morgan Co. Road Supervisor. Preceded in death by his first wife, Justina Duwell Davidson, his parents, William Riley Sr., and Annie Kelsey Stewart Davidson and second wife Ethel Mae Hicks Davidson and sister Ida Mae Shannon and Lena Pearl Cunningham. Survivors: daughters, Georgina Elizabeth Glenn of MO., Kathleen Mae Starr of Burrville, sons; Robert “Bob” Davidson of Johnson City, Donald Davidson of Clarksville, Ottis “Buster’ Davidson of Burrville, one step-son, Francis Duwel of Ohio, sister; Georgia Roberts of Burrville, brothers; Cecil Davidson of Burrville, and William Riley Davidson, Jr., of Ohio. 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Burrville. (Morgan County News)
DAVIDSON RAY, 69, Goodlettsville, died May 29, 2003. He was born in Oakdale, Tenn. Mr. Davidson was a member of the First Baptist Church, Goodlettsville. He retired from Dupont Corp. after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Davidson and Abbie Gilreath Davidson; one brother; and two sisters. Survivors include the mother of his children, Gwen Dunaway; sons, Richard Davidson (Patti) and Gary Davidson (Joni); daughters, Debbie McAlister and Karen Sherrill; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Christine Jones and Betty Dunaway and Shelby Connelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. today with Brother Glenn Weekley officiating. Interment will be in Roane County Memorial Gardens in Rockwood, Tenn., with Larry Jones officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Davidson’s grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. Cole & Garrett, 859-5231 Demarest [ Source: The City Paper, Nashville, Tenn., June 2, 2003]
DAVIDSON, RAYMOND, 74, Lancing, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2002 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Gertie Hamby Davidson. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends was held on Thursday, April 18, 2002 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services were held Friday at 11 a. m. with Rev. Billy Durham officiating. Interment followed in Annadell Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAVIDSON, ROBERT VANCE, 87, of Lancing, died Feb. 10, 1973. Survivors, two sisters, Isabelle Scarbrough of Oliver Springs, and Lula Beene of Knoxville; three brothers: Andy Davidson of MI., Arthur and Martin of Lancing..
Burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. [Morgan Co. News]
DAVIDSON, STANLEY L., age 69 of Lancing, departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2004 in St. Mary’s Residential Hospice in Halls. He was born January 21, 1935. He was a member of Oak Grove Church in Lancing, Tennessee. He retired from Fisher Body Plant in Chicago, Illinois. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Effie (Williams) Davidson; Brothers, Wesley R. and Morgan T. Davidson;
Brother-in-law, Jack Syler; Sister-in-law, Dorinne (Scott) Davidson.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vera (Slagle) Davidson;
Two daughters, Teresa and son-in-law, Albert Tiner and Lisa and son-in-law, Rick Sellers;
One granddaughter, Kylie Marie Sellers;
Two grandsons, Korbin Sellers and Austin Tiner;
Sister, Elizabeth (Beth) Davidson;
Brother, Johnny and wife Carol Davidson;
Sisters-in-law, Phyllis and Retha Davidson;
And several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Sunday, October 4, 2004 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 pm with Rev. Wayne Mead officiating. Interment was held on Monday in Clear Creek Cemetery, Lancing. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIDSON, THOMAS ‘TOMMY’, 74, Lexington, Ky., formerly of the Burrville community, died Wed. July 24, 2002 in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Grace Beatley Davidson; and grandparents, James and Sarah Owens Davidson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vivian Givans Davidson; two daughters, Judy Davidson and Grace Snow; and one grandson, Logan Shane Porter, all of Lexington. Interment in Lexington Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAVIDSON, TONYA MARIE, Alabama, born July 20, 1980, died May 3, 2006. She was preceded in death by grandfather, Charles J. Davis of Lancing; great-grandfather, Boyd Davis of Lancing; step-grandfather, Lester May of Kentucky; aunt, Bobbie Darling and uncle, Herb Davis; and great-grandmother, Mildred Rakow. She is survived by daughters, Distinee and Tristian; mother, Debra Fitchpatrick and step-father David of Oak Ridge; twin sister and brother-in-law, Tosha and Carl Walmsley of Gulfport, Miss.; brothers, Richard Davidson and Holley Davidson of Alabama and Jimmy Page of Oak Ridge; sister, Tiffanie Bishop of Oak Ridge; grandmother, Marie R. Davis of Deer Lodge; great-grandmother, Ruth May of Centertown, Ky.; and a host of aunts, uncles and friends. Arrangements were made by East Alabama Funeral Home in Dadesville, Ala. The family received friends in the funeral home from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5. [Roane County News]
DAVIDSON, VIOLA, formerly of Lancing, and Duquesne, Pa., died in a traffic accident in Ohio, while en-route to Morgan County. Her husband, Henry Davidson, about 70, was injured. Mrs. Davidson ios the step-sister of Louis Vailes of Lancing. Also a daughter, Iva (Ralph) Dunlop survives . Mr. Davidson is the son of Mrs. Rebecca Davidson who was 102 years on in March of 64. He is a brother ot Gilbert Davidson and Etta Stephenson?? and a nephew of George Buxton. [Funeral & burial in Duquesne, Pa.] [Morgan County News dated 7/16/1964]
DAVIDSON, MR. WESLEY R. – age 69, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2002, at his home, with his family, in Deer Lodge, Tenn. Wesley was born April 3, 1933, in Lancing, Tenn. He later lived and worked in Harriman, Tenn., where he was President of the Lions Club and the General Chairman of Harriman’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration in 1965. He moved to Knoxville, Tenn., in 1970, where he lived for about 10 years. He later semi-retired and moved to Deer Lodge, Tenn., in the early eighties, where he owned and operated the Davidson Factory Outlet. He was also the publisher and editor of “The Poets Review” and “The Inspirational Poet”, two monthly national publications. He was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorinne Scott Davidson; parents, Arthur and Effie Williams Davidson; brother, M.T. Davidson; sisters-in-law, Annabell Martin and Corinne Scott Kreis; brothers-in-law, Duane Scott, Jack Syler, and Danny Atkinson. Surviving: wife, Retha Davidson of Deer Lodge, Tenn.; son and daughter-in- law, Dale and Judy Davidson of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Jodie Cooper of Cookeville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Michael and Ryan Davidson of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Stanley Davidson and wife, Vera of Lancing, Tenn., and John Davidson and wife, Carol of Milner, Georgia; sister, Beth Syler of Marion, Illinois; mother-in-law, Eva Dean “Granny Dean” Atkinson of Deer Lodge, Tenn.; brothers-in-law, Wendell Atkinson of Crossville, Tenn., Randall and Dennis Atkinson, both of Deer Lodge, Tenn., Ben and Ronnie Atkinson, both of Clarkrange, Tenn., Lonnie Atkinson of Jamestown, Tenn., M. C. Kreis of Deer Lodge, Tenn., and Don Adams of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters-in-law, Joyce Braden of Galion, Ohio, Faye Harville of Monterey, Tenn., Reba LaRue of Banner Springs, Tenn., Doris Franklin and Karen Little, both of Clarkrange, Tenn., Joella Clark of Banner Springs, Tenn., Phyllis Davidson of Lancing, Eileen Sackett of Harriman, Tenn., Loretta Adams of Chattanooga, Tenn., Barbara Scott of Deer Lodge, Tenn., and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening, 8 p.m., at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg, with Bro. Tommy Kilby officiating, with military graveside services to beheld Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at Lavender Cemetery, Deer Lodge, Tenn. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DAVIS, ALMA GEAN, 85, McMinnville, died Monday, May 1, 2006 in H.Q.M. Health Care in Nashville. Born Jan. 6, 1921 in Morgan County, she was a retired bookkeeper with Lay’s Department Store, a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church. A former American Red Cross Volunteer, she also was a former Pink Lady with River Park Hospital. She was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Hazel Hobbs Hensley; husband John Gordon Davis; and brother Travis Hensley. She is survived by her daughter Donna Vaughn of Nashville; granddaughter and husband, Marci and Ralph Griggers of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Jeff Griggers and Callie Griggers; and sisters, Bea Bowers of Atlanta, Ga., June Newport of Wartburg and Pat Hensley of Petros. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006 in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Steve Angus officiated. Interment followed in Mt. View Cemetery. The Davis Family received friends Wednesday from 4 until 9 p.m. and again on Thursday from noon until the time of service at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home. [Roane County News]
DAVIS, ANN BROCK, 87, Sunbright, passed away Oct. 20, 2002 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Minnie Brock; sisters, Etta Goad, Eva Bayless and Ada Stringfield; and brothers Ernest, Freeman, Frank, Lon, Ray and Reynold Brock. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Leroy (Sonny) and wife Jo Brock of Crossville and Charles and wife Karen Davis of Sunbright. Six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a special friend and room-mate, Dixie Bracket. The family received friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Brock officiating. Interment followed in the Brock Cemetery, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, AUDREY BELLE, 63, of Sunbright died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2004 in Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by father, Clyde Davis; and great-aunt and -uncle, Nellie and Orville Proffitt. Survivors include son and daughter, Darryl Davis and Darlene Davis, both of Rockwood; mother, Lucille Davis of Spartanburg, S.C.; sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Wiley McCoyof Spartanburg; brother and sister-in-law, Denzil and Annie Davis of Spartanburg; and former husband, Frank Davis of Rockwood.
Graveside services and burial were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, in Odd Fellows Cemetery, with the Rev. Larry Bolden officiating. Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, was in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]
DAVIS, BIRDIE FRANCES, 66, Annadel Community. Survivors: husband, John F. Davis; daughters, Mrs. M.F. Elliott and Mrs. L.A. Tyrell; son, H.O. Heptinstall; half-sister, Mrs. Jack Newman; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial in Tennessee Valley Memorial Gardens near the Claxton School in Anderson County. [Morgan County News dated 5/28/1964]
DAVIS, CALVIN WAYNE, age 76, passed away on June 4, 2010, at his home in Coalfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Lay and Edith Jackson Davis and by a twin brother, Alvin Haynes Davis. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Bobbie Skiles Davis, by brothers; Clayton and Jack Davis (Lois), by sisters; Billie Woods and Gayle Gray (Doug).
Calvin also leaves behind step-children; Barbara Jackson (Jackie), Benny Skiles (Shelby), Doralene Davis (Darwin) and Curtis Skiles (Millie), by grandchildren; Gregg, Dennis, Jay, Dee Dee, Joni and Laurie, by great-grandchildren; Cameron, Bryson and Emily, and a host of friends, nieces and nephews, cousins to include the Jackson and Davis families.Calvin (Tight-Eye) cherished his family, loved sports, especially golf, and supported his church(Pleasant Grove) and community. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and as a member of the county commission and school board of Morgan County. He retiredfrom Martin/Marietta in 1992 following 26 years of employment. Calvin was a friend to many and will be missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 6, 2010, between the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 3:00 pm with Pastor Mack Smith officiating. Burial and graveside services will follow at the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the nursing staff of Professional Case Management and Amedisys Hospice. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Sharp Funeral Home]
DAVIS, CAMELIA R. (PAM), died Aug. 12, 2000. Preceded by husband, John M. Davis; and son-in-law, Freddy Walt. Survivors, daughter, Kay Walt; two grandchildren, John Walt and Cam Walt. granddaughter-in-law Cheryl Walt; one great-grandchild, Katie Lay; four brothers, Tom Rice, James Rice, Wendell Rice and Frankie Lee Rice; one sister, Freddie Brown. Burial in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, CARSON, 78, Greenwood, S.C., husband of Laurella Campbell Davis, died Jan. 28, 2001 in the Richard B. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, Anderson. Born in Sunbright, he was a son of the late Jones and Flara Dyer Davis. He served in the Marine Corp during WW II and the Korean conflict. Survivors include: wife, daughters, Janet Clark of Aiken and Dale Davis of Greenwood; three sisters, Iva Cromwell of Wartburg, Retha Bowling of Sunbright, and Jo Jones of Lancing; a brother Sam Davis of Knoxville and two grandchildren. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, CHARLES S., 84, of Wartburg, died Jan., 31, 1972. Survivors; wife, Amanda Davis; sons, Virgil of Wartburg, and Rev Clifford Davis of Lancing; four daughters, Verda Bonham of Allardt, Ethel Henry, Charlene Clark of Wartburg, Edith Aytes of Clear Creek Community; three half-brothers, Elmer, Tom and Reynold Human.Burial in Fostner cemetery. (Morgan County News)
DAVIS, CHARLES T. “TOMMY”, 71, Oakdale, died Sept. 12, 2000. He was born June 10, 1929. Preceded by first wife, Madge Newcomb Davis and parents, Caulie and Annie Davis. Survivors, wife of 18 years, Evelyn Humphrey Fritts Davis; step-children and spouses, Dallas and Rita Fritts of Rockwood, Edward and Judy Fritts of Harriman and Anita and Dempsy Smith of Covington, KY; seven grandchildren, Gregory, Angela and Scott Fritts of Rockwood, Diane Jennings of Cookeville and April, Ryan and Derek Smith of Covington, Ky.; one great-grandchild, Tyler Ray of Rockwood; brothers and wives: Earl and Maude Davis and Frank Davis of Rockwood, John and Willie Davis of Crossville, Roy and Betty Davis of Eaton, Fa. and Junior and Barbara Davis of Midtown; sisters and husbands: Margaret Long, Peggy and C. J. Ragsdale, both of Kingston, Eula Mae and Gene Adams of Rockwood and Ada and J. T. Church of McMinnville. Burial in Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, MRS. DEBBIE, age 52 of Sunbright, passed away suddenly on June 6, 2007. She was a loving mother and was always willing to help anyone if she could. She was preceded in death by father; Raymond Conn, grandparents; Sam and Ethel Morgan and Annie and Bert Conn.NMrs. Davis is survived by daughters; Kara and Katie Morgan of Sunbright. Mother; Erma Conn of Sunbright, Brothers; Tony Conn of Nashville, Randy Conn of Deer Lodge; Sister; Leann Conn of Nashville. Debbie was loved by all her friends and family and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends Friday, June 8, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral will follow with Bro. Doug Morgan officiating.
Graveside service Saturday at 11:00 A. M. at Union Grove Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright in charge of arrangements. [WECO RADIO ]
DAVIS, DWIGHT son of Mr. & Mrs. J. N. Davis of Burrville died at his home after a weeks illness. He leaves a wife, one child, father and mother, and several brothers and sisters. ( Morgan County Press, week of June 6, 1919.)
DAVIS, ENITH (HALL), 86, of Wartburg, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Enith was the third of seven children born to Wolford and Arizona (Cooper) Hall. In the early 1950s, Enith lived in northern Illinois but returned to Wartburg in 1974. She retired from the Morgan County School System. She was an outstanding and compassionate Mother with a big heart who loved and cared for her family and friends. She was a church member of the Star of Hope Chapel, WartburgShe was preceded in death by herparents; her husband, Grady Davis, daughter, Gwenda Lynn Davis, three brothers, Haskel Hall, Wesley Hall, and Edgar Hall, and a sister Lola Lane. Survivors include five generations, a daughter and fiancé Teresa Ferguson and Jeff Nichols, Kingston; two sons and their wives, Greg and Sharon Davis, Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, Ronald and Janice Taylor, Ironwood, Michigan; five grandchildren, Scotty, Clint, and Jason Taylor, Michelle (Taylor) Funk , and Nicole (Davis) Streib; three great-grandchildren, Sarah Urbas, Nick Trewett, and Anthony Streib; one great-great-grandson Aden Urbas; two sisters, Lucille Stewart, Harriman, and Lula (and Jimmy) Stewart, Wartburg; sister-in-laws, Ruth Hall, NH and Mary Hall, IN; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and very special friends Gloria and Darrel Daugherty. The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, at the Star of Hope Chapel, 231 Flat Fork Road, Wartburg, TN 37887. A celebration of life service will be held at noon followed with graveside services at Liberty Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Star of Hope Chapel. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIS, MR. ERVIN DANIEL, age 81 of Lancing, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010 at his home in Lancing, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born December 26, 1928 in Lancing to Arthur and Gerta Davis. He proudly served his country and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a hardworking man, who loved his family and worked hard to provide for them and he was proud of them. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Naoma Davis; second wife, Delsie Wells Davis; parents: Arthur and Gerta Davis; brothers: Grady and George Davis; sister, Reba Branstetter; special friend, Dahlia Gilmore; grandsons: Brent Potter and Michael Hammock; and great, grandson, Lucas Riley Armes. He is survived by his children: Earl “Jack” Davis, Mary and husband, Bill Harris, Rebecca and husband, Cleo Potter Jr., Marlene and husband, Dennis West, Daniel and wife, Michelle Davis, Bonita Hawn, Linda Davis, Judy and husband, Jeff Henry, Barbara Wells Lowe, Brenda Wells Hammock, and Mary Ann Wells Wicks; sisters: Lena Barnett, Grace Schirmer, and Velma and husband, Wayne Howard.; thirty grandchildren; and several great, grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Clear Creek Cemetery, Lancing. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIS, MRS. ELSIE LOUISE DAUTEL, age 83, of Wartburg , went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2005 at the Methodist Medical center of Oak Ridge. She was a life long and devoted member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church of Wartburg, a member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League; graduate of Knoxville Business College. She was an active member of the Wartburg Senior Citizens Club and a member of the Society of the Red Hat Club. Elsie was known as a hard worker all her life. During her career she worked as a secretary for Morgan County Court Clerk Ralph Davis, Wartburg Post Office, Schubert Motor Company, Morgan County Road Superintendent Mitt Dyer, Ford Motor Company and after working at Union Carbide (Y-12) for 19 years, she owned and operated Davis Meat and Slaughterhouse until her retirement in 1989. At that time she continued her hard work and passion for gardening by growing many flowers and vegetables. She was very devoted to all her family and will be truly missed by all of those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Cordell Davis, parents, Richard and Rosa Heidel Dautel, sisters, Anna Marie Heidel and Otillia Strunk, brother, Edgar J. Dautel, nephew, Billy Gene Strunk. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Alberta and Roger Long of Wartburg, Tn.; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Alisia and Douglas Freels of Wartburg, Tn., Andrea and Brad Bingham of Cookeville, Tn.; great-grandchildren, Anna and Allison Freels, Addison and Brock Bingham; brothers, Richard G. Dautel and wife Martha of Knoxville, Tn., James W. Dautel and wife Margaret of Wartburg, Tn.; nephews, Paul Richard and Gary Michael Strunk, Tommy and Paul F. Dautel, Jerry, Eddie and Dwayne Dautel, niece; Teresa Dautel. The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 26, 2005 at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, Tn. from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, December 27, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wartburg. Internment will follow in Wartburg City cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DAVIS, FRANKLIN D. (FRANK), 59, Coalfield, died May 25, 2000. Preceded by parents, J.C. and Eva Davis; brothers, Fred, Siles and Cecil; and sister, Lucille Milhorn. Survivors: wife, Anna Lou Davis; daughter, Sonya Gale Bunch and husband Chris of Coalfield; grandchildren: Sheena Gardner, Brady Bunch and Chrissa Bunch; sisters, Juanita Mullins and Patricia Gravey. Burial in Davis Cemetery, Coalfield. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, GEORGE HENRY, Lancing, born Aug. 9, 1930, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 25, 2006 in Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was preceded in death by wife, Margie Adams Davis; parents, Arthur and Gerda Davis; brother, Grady Davis; and sister, Reba Branstetter. He is survived by children, Kathy and husband Russell Brock of Sunbright, Patsy and husband Doug Swicegood of Lancing, Ricky and wife Robin Davis of Knoxville, Jerry and wife Amie Davis of Lancing, Sharon and husband Todd Thomas of Wartburg and Steven Davis of Sevierville; 11 grandchildren, Johnny, Byron, Emily, Sarah, Ashlee, Bryan, Brittany, Whittney, Christopher, Joshua and Jordan; six great-grandchildren, Natasha, Austin, Daniel, Alex, Mandalyn and Caleb; sisters, Grace Schirmer and husband Carl of Knoxville, Velma Howard and husband Wayne of Lancing, Lena Barnett of Lancing; brother, Ervin Davis of Lancing; and special caregivers, Kathy Steelman and Karen Phillips and other friends and relatives. The family received friends Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006 from 12 to 2 p.m. in High Point Baptist Church. Funeral service followed at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Brock officiating. Interment followed in High Point Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, was in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]
DAVIS, GERTA REBECCA HICKMAN, 92, departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents George L. and Lenora Bishop Hickman; her beloved husband Arthur H. Davis; one son Grady Lee Davis; one daughter Reba Roselyn Davis Branstetter; four brothers Helva, Earl and Alfred of Lancing and Alton Hickman of Winchester, Va.; sisters, Ova Hickman, Hannah Melton and Mary Arbana Kennedy, all of the Lanicng area; daughters-in-law Marjorie Adams Davis and Delsie West Davis; and son-in-law Lawrence Barnett, all of Lancing. She is survived by two sons Ervin and Geroge Davis of Lancing; daughters and sons-in-law Velma and Wayne Howard of Lancing and Grace and Carl Schirmer of Knoxville; daughter Lena Barnett of Lancing and son-in-law Lee Branstetter of Chestnut Ridge: 22 grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren: sisters Alta Hickman Nelson Manning of Hendersonville, N.C. and Helen Hickman Vittatoe of Wartburg: sister-in-law Nellie Branstetter Hickman of Chestnut Ridge; brother-in-law Lemmie Potter of Lancing: and several nieces, nephews and friends. The family received friends Thursday June 7, 2001 from 6 to 8 p. m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 p. m. with Rev. Fred Hampton and Rev. Rick Taylor officiating. Graveside services were held Friday morning at 11 a. m. in Clear Creek Cemetery. [Morgan County News, 6-14-2001]
DAVIS, GLENN EVAN – age 77, of Wartburg, a lifetime citizen of Morgan County. Born December 8, 1923, went home to be with the Lord, Wed. August 29, 2001, in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wartburg, veteran of WWII, and retired from Martin Marietta, and also retired from Morgan Co. Regional Prison. He was preceded in death by parents, Evan and Florence Davis; daughter, Janet Davis Hughes; and grandson, Peyton Evan Hughes. Surviving: wife, Eileen Basler Davis of Wartburg; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Stephanie Davis of Wartburg; granddaughter, Lauren Davis of Wartburg, who loved her Papaw very much; son-in-law, Paul Hughes of Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg, with the Rev. Tom Mooty officiating. Interment will be in the Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. The family will receive friendsThursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home,Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DAVIS, MR. H. CLAY, age 84, of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday July 11, 2007 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was born May 29, 1923 to John R. and Addie McCartt Davis. Mr. Davis was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by parents, brothers; John, Reed, Vaughn, Reuben, and Sheryl Davis. Sister: Betty Davis. He is survived by wife; Mary Davis; Son; Dennis Davis; Brothers; Crave and Bill Davis, sister Lois Heidel. Step-sons; Rusty Bowlin and Clay Donahue; Step-daughters; Gail Kennedy and Anita Crumrin, seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be Friday July 13, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Sunbright Cemetery with Bro. Ralph Hamby officiating. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements/ [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIS, IVAN G. 76 died May 8, l995 in a Clarksville Hospital. He was born Sept 19, 1918 in Burrville, the son of Dwight Davis and Jane Morris Holloway. Survivors, sons, Bob Davis, Jack L. Davis and Gary Davis; brother Ray Holloway; 7 grandchildren. Also, two daughters-in-law, Margie and Rhonda Davis; Burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. (Morgan County News)
DAVIS, JACKIE L., 62, Clarksville, died April 23, 2003 in Gateway Medical Center, Clarksville. He was born in Wartburg on June 5, 1940 and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Ivan G. Davis; and brother Gary Wayne Davis. He is survived by mother Lolita Morgan Davis Bailey of Clarksville and brother Bob Davis of Clarksville. Interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, TN. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, JAKE, 70, Coalfield, died 6/3/1965. He was a native of Kentucky. Survivors: wife, Ada Wright Davis. Daughters, Juanita Mullins, Lucille Melhorn, Pat Barber; sons, Leland, Fred, Silas, Cecil and Frank. 21 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. brother: Ed Davis. Sisters, Mrs. Eddie McNabb and Mrs. E. H. Looney. Burial in Estes Cemetery, Coalfield. [Morgan County News}
DAVIS, JAMES FARLEY, 94, Wartburg, formerly of Sunbright, departed this life to live forever on June 25, 2002. He professed his faith in our Lord Jesus and was a member of White Oak Baptist Church in Sunbright. Farley was born Feb. 3, 1908 in Scott Co. He operated his own radiator shop for many years in Sunbright and Helenwood. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Pearl Mosier Davis; sons W.C. and Charles Smith; daughter Violet Gunter; grandson Farley Wayne Smith; and great-grandson, Marcus Smith. He is survived by daughter and caregiver, Mildred Henry; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends met Saturday, June 29th at 1 p.m. in the Mill Creek Cemetery, Sunbright for a graveside service. Rev. James Phillips officiated with Rev. Luke Ward assisting. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, JOHN DANIEL, 83, of Walton, Indiana, Expires; final Rites Wednesday Final rites for John Daniel Davis, 83, who died Monday at 7:30 AM at the St Joseph Hospital after a long illness will be at 1:30 Wednesday at the Wolf Funeral home Walton, Indiana. The Rev Dean Cornelius will officiate and burial will be in Buffalo, Indiana The body is at the Wolf funeral home where friends may call Tuesday. Born in Pall Mall ,Tennessee November 30, 1868 he was the son of William Riley Davis and Margaret Evans Davis Pyle. He married Ermine Stewart in 1894 who died in Jan 1929. Later he married Jenny Cheek Patton who died in 1942. He was a member of the Walton Methodist Church. Survivors are one son Roy of Lucerne, Indiana . Two sisters Mrs Lawrence Frogge of Wolf RiverTennessee and Mrs Ermine Sharp of Monticello, Kentucky and two brother Dillard Pyle of Pennsylvania and Dean Pyle of Canada . Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. This was my grandfather and his father William Riley Davis was born in Morgan Co Tennessee. Source: Janet Davis Platt jap [at] cqc [dot] com
DAVIS, JAMES LEON (J. L.), 76 passed away Aug. 23, 2002 in his home in Sunbright. J.L. served as a Navy Recon Medic during WWII. He reitred after 27 years of service as a Tennessee Highway Patrolman, where he was fondly known as “Pappy” by his felloe officers. He was preceded in death by his parents Roddie and Virginai Davis; and by an infant brother Harold Blaine. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Wiladean Peters Davis; son James Allen Davis of Greenville, S.C., daughters Rebecca Gail Davis of Oak Ridge and Mary Jane Campbell and husband Eric of Knoxville; grandchilren Elizabeth Davis, Carrolyn Jarnigan and husband Dennis, Matthew Davis, Virginia Aytes and husband Brad, Karla Campbell and John Campbell; great grandchildren, Dillon and Jordan Jarnigan and Allie Aytes; sister Barbara Lowery; special nephew Kenny Lowery; nieces Denise Willard and Kim Clowers and several relatives and friends and loves ones. Graveside service and burial in Sunbright Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, JOHNNY, 35, Deer Lodge. He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Alva Davis and was reared by his grandparents, the late Mr. & Mrs. Jim Davis of Clear Creek Community. Survivors, chidlren, Johnnie Lee and Betty Elizabeth Davis. [Morgan County News dated 5/1964]
DAVIS, MR. KENNETH LEE, 83, of Deer Lodge, TN., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2009, after a brief illness. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Wartburg. A WWII Navy Veteran having served on the LST 451 in the Pacific, he and his wife owned and operated a Farm and Home store in the Deer Lodge community for over forty years. Once retired, he loved fishing and attending high school basketball games. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean Davis, mother Gladys Weidemann Davis, father Edward Lee Davis, grandparents T. and Jenny Weidemann, Charles and Dora Davis and one sister Bobbie Lee Nix of Murfreesboro, TN. He is survived by four sons, Kenneth Lee, Jr. and his friend Richard Bossone of New York, Dallas and Brenda Davis of Harriman, Allen Davis of Harriman, and Bryant Davis of Deer Lodge. Grandchildren are Jennifer and fiancé Jeremy Ridge, Andrew, Allyson, Elizabeth and Spencer T. Davis. Special great- grandchildren are Dawson, Abbey, and Gracey Dagley, Charlee, Dillon and Lyndsey Nelson. Brother, Edward Lee Jr. and wife Helen of Gallatin, TN. and their children, special sister-in-law Lotis Davis of Bartow, FL., and Lorene Davis of Chesapeake, VA. Also special family friends Alan and Donna Mason of Burrville, TN. Along with a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October14th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 15th at 11:00 a.m .in the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home of Wartburg with Pastor Wesley Duncan officiating. Internment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Deer Lodge. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIS, LULA PEARL, 90, of Sunbright died Tuesday evening, July 3,1990, in the Harriman Hospital. She was a member of the White Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Sunbright, and was preceded in death by two sons, Charles H. Smith, Jr. and William C. Smith. Surviving are her husband, Farley Davis, daughter, Mildred Henry, both of Sunbright, and daughter, Violet Gunter of Muncie, Indiana; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, six nieces, seven nephews and a host of friends and relatives. The family received friends Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Webb and the Rev. Raymond Webb officiating. Graveside service and interment were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the old Mill Creek Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright, was in charge of arrangements. (Morgan County News, 7/12/1990, p2)
DAVIS, MARIE R., age 73, of Sunbright, wife of late husband, Charles Davis, passed away in the presence of her children at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church of Deer Lodge. Her surviving seven children are, oldest, Ronald J. Davis and wife, Kathy Davis, of Sunbright, Edwin C.Davis and wife, Rebecca Davis, of Denver, N.C., Rose Marie Lee and husband, Bruce Lee, of Pensacola, Fla., Charles W. Davis and wife, Diana Davis, of Oak Ridge, Debra Ann Fitchpatrick and husband, David Fitchpatrick, Michael R. Davis and wife, Joann Davis, of Oliver Springs, and Joyce A. Osbourne and husband, Mickey Osbourne, of Sylacauga, Ala.; and she also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Marie had a passion making quilts and crocheting blankets for anyone who would want them. Marie will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Charles Davis, at Missionary Baptist Church in Lancing. A private memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc., www.cremationoptionsinc.com. [The Oak Ridger]
DAVIS, MR. MARK A. “MOOSE”, age 37, of Crossville, formerly of the Frankfort community in Lancing, passed away Wednesday November 12, 2008 at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Crossville. Mark was a 1989 graduate of Central High School in Wartburg. He was employed with the Tennessee Department of Corrections and also worked as an auxiliary police officer with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. Mark enjoyed wood working and spending time in the outdoors, hunting and camping. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Rev. Clifford and Gladys Davis and J.L. and Annie Haze Schubert. He is survived by his loving wife: Tammy Kerley Davis. His parents: Lewis and Betty Schubert Davis. And his father and mother-in-law: Dallas and Ruth Kerley all of Crossville. Mark is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family, friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Friday,
November 14, 2008 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM EST (4:00 to 8:00 CST) at Davis funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM EST, (1 PM CST) Saturday at Grace Baptist Church in Crossville with Pastor Harold Qualls, Bro. Fred Hampton and Bro. Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Green Acres Cemetery in Crossville. Davis Funeral Home serving the family of Mr. Mark A. “Moose’ Davis.
DAVIS, MEREDA, 82, Mossy Grove, died Nov. 19, 2000 in Roane County. Preceded by husband, Robert I. Davis, brothers: John, Rollo and Roy Rush; sister, Sylvia Holly, Godley Corey and Opal Fullerman; parents, Harvey and Mabel Bartoo Rush; and great-grandson, Justin Cox. Survivors: children, Linda (James) Cox of Mossy Grove, Richard, (Glenna) Davis of Resaca, Ga. and Harvey (Debbie) Hoffman of Waterviet, Mich and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial in Mossy Grove Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, MRS. MILDRED SUMMERS – passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at her home in Wartburg. She passed away with her husband and children by her side. Mildred battled with many health issues for several years. Mildred was born in Pine Orchard, Tennessee to Fred and Lillian Summers. She was a graduate of Oakdale High School. Mildred owned and operated, along with her husband, Sam, Mildred’s House of Fine Foods in Wartburg, for 16 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wartburg, where she was active in her Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lillian Summers; sisters, Margaret John Summers Roberts and Jean Summers Nickley; and son, Bill Bert Davis. She is survived by her husband, Sam; two sons, Phil Davis and John Davis and wife, Kelly of Wartburg; daughter, Sarah Candeto and husband, Dan of Atlanta; grandchildren, Mitch Davis of Atlanta, and Chris Davis of Wartburg; brother, Gordon Summers and wife, Mildred of Crossville; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 14, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Roy Langley officiating. A graveside service will be held Friday morning, February 15th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Liberty Church Cemetery, Wartburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Wartburg, “Always Ready” Sunday School Class. [Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 2/14/2008]
DAVIS , NORMAN W. ‘PAT’ 60 of the Mossy Grove Community died, Dec. 18, 1989. Preceded in death by his mother and father, four half sisters and one half brother. Survivors: wife Jane VanNorstran Davis; son, Gregory N. Davis and daughter and husband, Vickie and Mike Seiber, two grandsons, Craig and Derek Davis; two granddaughters, Amy Davis and Shasta Seiber of Lafollette, half sister, Margie Kirby, half brother, Walden Davis both of Oregon; half-brothers, J. D. Laughter of Memphis and Marion C., Davis of Idaho. Interment in Mossy Grove Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
DAVIS, MRS. M. J. —Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Stanford and Mrs. J.M. Shepard and two daughters were called to Wartburg Sunday
on account of the death of Mrs SHEPARD’S mother. Mrs. M.J. DAVIS there.
*”[Rugby Road’ -Scott County News, Fri, Jan 24, 1930. Vol 14, No 44 p4.]*
DAVIS, RAMONA PATTERSON, – age 68, of Coalfield, died Thursday, September 6, 2001, in the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by: parents, Terrell and Nell Jones Patterson; brothers, Samuel, Thomas & Dilbert Patterson; sister, Billie Jo VanLyssell. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church. Surviving husband of fifty one years, Herman Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Rhonda Davis of Wartburg; grandson, Jason Davis of Wartburg; brothers, Steven Patterson of Powell, TN, Kyle Patterson of Arlington, VA.; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., with funeral services to follow in the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, 11:00 am. in the Davis Cemetery, Coalfield. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DAVIS, ROY R. , Fulton, Indiana Man, Dies, April 27 1960 —65, a retired railroad worker, died unexpectedly at 1:30 AM today at his home 2 1/2 miles west of Fulton, Indiana. Cause of death was a heart attact. He had been ill health for 15 months. Mr Davis had lived at his present residence since coming from Walton, Indiana in 1951. He retired from the Pennsylvania railroad Jan. 1, 1960 after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Walton Methodist Chucrh. He was born Feb 24 1895 in Fentress Co Tennessee to John Daniel and Ermine Stewart Davis. His first marriage was to Nellie Gillan who died in 1920: his second marriage was to Georgia Fisher, who died in 1936: his third marriage was to Francelia Taylor, who survives. Surviving are the wife: four sons; Merle L. Alexandria, Indiana, Richard D, Walton, Indiana. Wayne Ft. Gordon, GA and Robert Roy Jr at home. Four daughters Mrs Raymond (Bessie) Crain Burlington, Indiana, Mrs David ( Karen Sue) McDougle, Fulton: Janet and Joan at home and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 2 PM Friday at Ditmire Chapel in Fulton, Indiana with the Rev Raymond Skelton officiating. Burial will be at Buffalo cemetery in Buffalo, Indiana. Friends may call at the chapel after 7 PM tonight. [Source: Janet Davis Platt jap [at] cqc [dot] com]
DAVIS, RUTH, 84, formerly of Coalfield, died Sept 4, 2000 in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Preceded by parents, Lee H. Jackson and Ethel Webster Jackson and husband, Glen Davis. Survivors: son, Gerald Davis and wife Ernesteen of Inkster, MI; grandson, Mark Davis and wife Kimberly of MI; sisters, Georgia Melhorn and husband Charles of Coalfield and Maxine Hassell of MI. Mrs. Davis was born Jan 3, 1916 in Coalfield. Burial in Estes Cemetery of Coalfield. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, SAMUEL HENRY, 86, of Oliver Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Born March 8, 1922, in Coalfield, he grew up in the Fork Mountain community of New River and continued to live there until moving to Oliver Springs in 1978. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was in the 497th Armored Field Artillery Battalion and received several decorations and medals, including two Bronze Stars. His strongest characteristic was his dedication to his wife and family, whom he often gave advice. His greatest interests included politics and local government. He loved his community and served on the Oliver Springs Board of Aldermen for 14 1/2 years. He was known for being conservative and strongly considered the town and his district when he voted. He was serving on the Oliver Springs 911 board at the time of his death.He was a member of the Fork Mountain Baptist Church; however, he attended Kellytown Baptist Church, Oliver Springs. He was also a 50-year member and past master of Black Diamond Masonic Lodge 625, F&AM. He retired in 1988 after working 36 years at Y-12 Plant and K-25 Site, Oak Ridge.He was preceded in death by his parents, T.V. Davis and Annwood Bertram Davis; daughter, Sharon Hester; and brother-in-law, Ed Melhorn. Survivors include his wife, Trula Justice Davis of Oliver Springs; son-in-law, Jerry Hester of the Sugar Grove Valley community of Harriman; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Jeanne and Mark Armstrong and Beth and Harlan Jackson, all of Sugar Grove Valley; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Timothy Sam and Gerri Nelson of Maynardville; sisters and brother-in-law, Helen Melhorn of Birmingham and Robbie and James Moon of Knoxville; a host of nieces and nephews, including special niece, Phyllis Henderson of Birmingham; and special friends and extended family members. Funeral service was at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, in Sharp Funeral Home chapel, Oliver Springs, with Pastor Matt Reed and Pastor Wayne Morgan officiating. Graveside service and burial were at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec.29, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Clinton. [Roane County News]
DAVIS, SAM J. – passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008 at Roane County Hospital in Harriman, TN. He was unexpectedly admitted with pneumonia early Wednesday which progressed rapidly and resulted in his death. Sam was born in Wartburg to Reuben A. and Katie Davis on February 10, 1923. He was a graduate of Central High School and Tennessee Tech University where he received a B.S. in Political Science. He was a Veteran of both WWII and Korea. Sam worked for Union Carbide for 31 years until his retirement in 1984. He and his wife later opened Mildred’s House of Fine Food. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred and son Bill Bert; parents Reuben A. and Katie Davis; brother John M. Davis. He is survived by two sons; Phil Davis and John Davis and wife Kelly of Wartburg; daughter Sarah Davis, Candeto and husband Dan of Atlanta; grandchildren Mitch Davis and wife Andrea of Nashville and Chris Davis of Wartburg; along with many loving nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, Sept 14, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Roy Langley officiating. A graveside service will follow on Monday, September 15th at 11:00 a.m. in the Liberty Church Cemetery in Wartburg.
DAVIS, SAM J., 62, formerly of Sunbright, passed away Tue. evening, June 4, 2002 in Methodist Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents Jones and Flara Davis; brother Carson Davis; and brother-in-law Walter Bowling. He is survived by his son Danny Davis and wife Bonnie of Harriman; daughter Dawn Delaine Davis of Harriman; grandchildren Troy, Damaris and Samantha Danielle Davis; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Iva Cromwell of Wartburg, Retha Bowling of Sunbright and Lesie Jo Jones and husband L.C. of Lancing; sister-in-law Laurella Davis of Greenwood, S.C.; and two nephews and five nieces. The family received friends Thur. June 6, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Hamby and John Hamby officiating. A graveside service was held on Friday morning at 10 a.m. in Sunbright cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, MR. SHIRLEY H.- Age 76, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, October 14,1997. He is survived by: his wife, Viola; his children, Gary and Mary LouDavis, Marcia and Wayne Outen, Mark and Lisa Davis; nine grandchildren;three great grandchildren; his brothers and sisters-in law, Bill and IvaDavis of NC, Crave and Lotus Davis of FL, Clay and Mary Davis of TN; his sister, Mrs. Lois Heidel of TN; his brother-in-law, Ken Davis of TN; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis was born in 1921 in Sunbright, TN. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Edison. He worked as a plumber/pipe-fitter in Flint and Monroe, MI. Mr. Davis was a Merit Badge Counselor for Boy Scouts of America and attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be held Thursday, 11:30 AM at DeVries Funeral Home, 4646Kalamazoo SE, Kentwood, with Pastor Ken Anderson officiating. Interment at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, TN. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Thursday from 10:30 AM until time of service. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. DEVRIES FUNERAL HOME (The Flint Journal (MI), Oct 15, 1997, pC8) [submitted]
DAVIS, STELLA FAYE, 72, of Joyner, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death her parents, George and Tennie Sweat; husband, James Edgar Davis; sister, Elizabeth Harmon; and brothers, Emmitt, Cloman, Hubert and Howard Sweat. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Carol Ann Miller of Harriman and Connie Renee and Rick Phillips of Oak Ridge; granddaughter, Keturah Tamar Jones of Harriman; stepgranddaughter, Tori Phillips; sisters, Lucy Sweat of Joyner, Orpha Holloway of Indiana, Bonnie Jones of Oak Ridge and Minnie White of Oak Ridge; and brothers, Jesse Sweat of Spring City, Brice Sweat of Arizona, Houston Sweat of Joyner and Verlin Sweat of Dyllis. Funeral services were at 8 p.m. Friday, July 22 at Schubert Funeral Home with Bro. David Kunsman officiating. Graveside service was Saturday morning at 10 in Union Church Cemetery.
DAVIS, MRS. THELMA LEE BASLER, age 73, of Wartburg, passed away Sunday May 4, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Davis was born August 22, 1934 in Petros and was a member of Stephens Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents; Martin and Nora Basler, husband; Marion Glen Davis, son; Robert Davis and granddaughter; Jessica Hamby.Mrs. Davis is survived by daughters; Glenna Smith of Clinton, Shirley Hamilton of Wartburg and Patsy Hamby and husband Joe of Wartburg.Sons; Martin Ray and wife Betty of Oliver Springs, Calvin and wife Michelle of Harriman, Carl and wife Debbie of Marlow, Gary and wife Dean of Petros, John and wife Hope of Greenville, Virgil and wife Vicky of Georgia. 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildrenBrothers; Jim Basler and wife Faye, John Basler, Paul Basler all of Indiana. Sisters; Jo Roberts and Betty Lemons of Harriman, Janice Lyles of Coalfield, Loraine Brown of Oliver Springs and Step-mother Ola Mae Daugherty of Oliver Springs. Brother-in-law; Harry Davis and wife Pat of Wartburg, sister-in-law; Shelby Dagley of Midtown. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. The family will receive friends Monday May 5, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Lonnie Lowe and Bro. Don Daugherty officiating. Graveside service will be Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Jonesville Cemetery, Harriman. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements.[Schubert Funeral Home]
DAVIS, VIRGIL N., JR., 63, formerly of Wartburg, and Midtown, died Nov. 4, 1999. Preceded by parents, Virgil N. Davis, St and Nancy Ruth Henry Davis; son, Allen Lynn Davis;and sister, Lola Scarbro. Survived by wife, Billy Jo Morgan Davis; daughters and husband, Jimmy and Sheila Banken, Sr. and Fred and Diane Hamilton; daughter-in-law, Tresia Davis; four grandchildren; brother, Billy Davis; sister, Dixie Dudy. aunt, Edith Aytes. Burial Roane Memorial Garden. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, VONDA J. 88 of Sunbright, died in Fentress County Feb 22, 1997. She was a retired school teacher in Overton, Pickett and Morgan Counties. She was born in Overton County, July 5, 1908. Survived by her husband, Havil B. Davis of Sunbright; sons, Dr. Jerry K. Davis of Fla., daughters, Jeanette Davis of Ten Mile, and Sue Ledbetter of MI; and 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery, Livingston. (Morgan County News)
DAVIS, MRS. WANDA EILEEN – age 76, passed away at her home in Wartburg, TN on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Glenn Davis; daughter, Janet Hughes; grandson, Peyton; parents, Walter and Gertie Basler; brothers-in-law, Bobby Boring and Larry Melton. Survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Stephanie Davis of Wartburg, TN; grandchildren, Lauren and Katie Davis; son-in-law, Paul Hughes of Johnson City, TN; sisters and brothers-in-law, Reba Cooper and Ken of Wartburg, TN, Peggy Newberry and M.L. of Chattanooga, TN, Linda Boring of Maryville, TN and Johnnie Melton of Wartburg, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Loyd Basler and Lois of Vidalia, GA, Frank Basler and Barbara of Walterboro, SC; several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, April 25, 2007 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, TN. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, April 26, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Interment will follow in Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg, TN. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DAVIS, WILLIAM “BILL BERT” -age 48, of Tallassee, Ala., formerly of Wartburg, died August 19, 2000, in an automobile accident. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Tallassee, Ala., and veteran of the U. S. Air Force, having served in Vietnam. Survived by his loving family: wife, Marlene Davis; stepdaughter, Star Baker and husband David; stepson, Dale Dillard, all of Tallassee, Ala.; grandson and special little buddy, Chase Baker; granddaughter, Emily Dillard; parents, Mildred and Sam Davis of Wartburg; brother, John Davis and wife Kelly of Wartburg and Phil Davis of Wartburg; sister, Sarah Davis of Atlanta, Ga; nephews, Mitch Davis and Chris Davis, and a host of friends and family members. Burial in Liberty Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DAVIS, WILLIAM ELIJAH, ‘LIGE‘, 93, of Coalfield, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Nov. 25, 1908, in Coalfield, the son of Henry H. and Matilda Liles Davis. As a young man, Mr. Davis worked as a coal miner before beginning employment with Union Carbide Nuclear Division. He later retired as manager of the Cumberland Utility District. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Coalfield and had served as deacon, on the board of trustees, treasurer and Sunday school teacher. Mr. Davis was a charter member and the first president of the Coalfield Senior Citizens and a member of Black Diamond Masonic Lodge, No. 625, F&AM. He is survived by his son, Darwin Davis and his wife, Doralene, of Coalfield; his daughter, Glenda Fritts and her husband, Tom, of Coalfield; five grandchildren, Dennis Davis and his wife, Holly, of Kingston, Deidre Holt and her husband, Joel, of McMinnville, Marty Fritts and his wife, Angie, of Lenoir City, and Justin Fritts and Mandi Fritts, both of Coalfield; his great-grandchildren, Cameron Davis Holt, Zachary Elijah Fritts and Emily Caroline Davis; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Newcomb Davis; two brothers, Theodore V. Davis and Alva L. Davis; and infant sisters, Elsena and Martha Davis. The funeral will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. H. Mack Smith officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at Davis Cemetery in Coalfield. The family requests any memorials be in the form of donations to the Family Life Center Building Fund, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 187, Coalfield, TN 37719. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is handling the arrangements. [Oak Ridger]
DAWSON, LONNIE R., age 78, a resident of Coalfield, died Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mr. Dawson was born on the 13th day of September, 1931 in White Bluff, Tennessee. He moved to East Tennessee at an early age and he has lived in Coalfield since 1975. Lonnie retired in 1991 from Bell South as a cable splicer after working for both Bell South and South Central Bell for 36 years. He was a member of the Oliver Springs Church of Christ where he served the congregation as an Elder. He was an avid bowler and he was inducted into the A.B.C. Oak Ridge Bowling Hall of Fame. Additionally he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Lonnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed cooking and baking and especially baking cheesecakes which he often made for the enjoyment of friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcom Dawson and Nola Belle Binkley Dawson, by a brother, Donnie Lee Dawson, and by brothers-in-law, Dewayne Hopkins and Joe Huggins. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Sisson Dawson of Coalfield, by a son, David Dawson and wife, Stephanie of Oak Ridge, by daughters; Patty West of Jamestown and Cathy Phillips and husband Dennis, of Knoxville, by grandchildren; Kenny Dawson of North Dakota, Chris Cox of Oak Ridge, April Winningham of Jamestown, Ashley and Jamie Dawson of Oliver Springs, Michelle Oden of Rockwood, Rick, Kayla and Shelby Dawson all of Oak Ridge, by great-grandchildren; MaKenzie, MaKaylie and MaKenlie Winningham all of Jamestown and Lexie and Brayden Cox of Oak Ridge.He is also survived by brothers; Joe Dawson and wife, Eden of Hawthorne, CA, and Paul Dawson and wife Nell of Norris, by a sister, Jenny Ruth Huggins of Loudon, by an aunt, Naomi Gunn of Dixon, by several nieces, nephews and a host of special friends including Bill Bunch, Angela Dilbeck and Jerry Crowe. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 15, 2010 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Richard Powlus and Jim Yates officiating. The graveside service and burial will be held Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com [Sharp Funeral Home]
DEACON, GERTIE LEAH CHANEY, 99, Sunbright, died April 29, 2000. Preceded by parents, Elijah and Bernettie Thomas Noble; husbands, William Chaney and Joseph Deacon; son Victor Chaney; grandson Roger Chaney; brothers, James Guy, William Evans, Benjamin Mack and John Wesley and sister, Mary Emaline. Survivors; grandchildren, Vickie Conrod, Alan J. Chaney, Alice Vining, Vic Chaney and Becky Snook; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and special friend Sandy Spurling. Burial in Chaney Cemetery, Mill Creek Community. [Morgan County News]
DECKER, MARY ALIENE, 93, of Petros passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born November 2, 1919 in Litchfield Kentucky. She was a resident of The Life Care Center of Morgan County since May of 2007. She lived in Petros since 1997. Prior to moving to Tennessee, Mrs. Decker lived in Joliet, Illinois and retired from the Caterpillar Company as a Custodian. She is preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Nanny Wright, Son: Eugene Decker, Three brothers: Everette, Red and Randolf Wright.She is survived by Two Sons: Efton (Justine Potter) Decker of Wartburg, and Ronnie (Janet Nichols) Decker of Shelby NC,Three Grandchildren: Rick Decker of Port St. Lucie, FL, Greg (Tonya Hamby) Decker of Wartburg and Tina (Willie) McNure of Shelby, NC.Seven Great Grandchildren and One Great Great- GrandchildrenSeveral nieces and nephewsThe family will receive friends Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 12:00 to
2:00pm at Schubert Funeral Home Wartburg. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00pm with Bro. Mark Langley officiating. Interment will follow in the Frankfort Cemetery, Lancing. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DEFORD, SOPHRONIA MELTON– 88 – life long resident of Lancing, died Thursday morning, April 4, 1985, at the home of her daughter. She was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Floyd DeFord, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Freytag of Hickson; two grandchildren, Mrs Phyllis Palmer and Douglas Freytag, both of Chattanooga; and four great grand children. Also surviving are three sisters, Tennie Caldwell of Kingston, Etta Akiens of San Jose, California, and Oma Melton of Lancing. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM at the Schubert Funeral Home chapel, Wartburg, with Rev. Arthur Nance, Jr., officiating. Burial followed in the Forestner Cemetery, Lancing, with Schubert’s of Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Submitted]
[DELIUS] HAMBY, FRANCES ALBERTA Oakdale, died Jan. 29., 1999. Preceded by parents, Albert and Daisy Delius; sisters, Blanche, Lorene, Dorcas and Mae Delius; brothers, Charles, Bill and James Delius. Survivors: daughters, Verna and husband Larry Webb, and Susan and husband Randall Brewer; son, Bill and wife Joyce Hamby; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Byrd and Inez Coffey; brothers, Paul and Imogene Delius, Ben and Florence Delius and Zane and Pauline Delius. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DELIUS, CHARLES MAC 26, died Dec. 23, 1980 in Oakdale. Survivors, wife, Carolyn Sue Wesley Delius; parents., Ben and Florence Wright Delius, brothers, Kenneth and Tim Delius; sister Phyllis Lindsay. Father and mother-in-law-Leon and Louise Wesley of Oakdale. Interment in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. (Morgan County News)
DELK, MR. JESSE A., age 83 passed away Friday, November 21, 2008 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was a member of the Petros First Baptist Church. He was also a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Italy and Africa during WWII. A Mason with Black Diamond Masonic #625 Lodge in Petros, Tn. He was preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Sytha Davis Delk and parents, William and Lucy Roysden Delk, sister, Dorothy and brothers, Edgar, Eugene and Enos Delk. Survived by children, Sharon Buxton of Greeneville, Tn. son, Dennis (Mick) Delk of Wartburg, Tn. Grandchildren, Don and Mellissa Buxton of Jonesborough, Tn., Jessica and Gabe Inscore of Greeneville, Tn., Dennis M. Delk II. and Nikki of Cincinnati, Ohio. Great-grandchildren, Thomas and Kelby Buxton, Ansley and Brody Inscore and Dennis M. Delk III. Sister, Anna Jones of Jamestown, Tn and Brothers, Ralph Delk of Arizona and Estelle Delk of Utah. Several nieces and nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg with funeral services following at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. James Griffith officiating. Graveside service will be Monday, November 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morgan Memorial Gardens in Wartburg with Military honors. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DELK, MRS. SYTHA MAE, age 75, of Wartburg, went to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, Feb. 14, 2004 at the Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillie Davis, sister; Blanche Mullinex, and brother, James Edward Davis. Surviving, Husband; Jesse A. Delk, Wartburg; Son; Dennis “Mickey” Delk , Wartburg, Daughter; Sharon Delk Buxton, of Greeneville, Tenn. Grand Children and Spouses; Don Buxton and wife, Melissa, Jessica Inscore and husband, Gabe, Dennis M. Delk, II, and wife, Nikki, Great grand children; Thomas and Kelby Buxton, Ansley Inscore and Dennis M. Delk, III. Also, survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, Feb. 15, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg. With funeral services to follow. With Rev. James Griffith officiating. Graveside services will be Monday morning 11 a.m. Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DELOZIER, BETTY, 62, of Kingston Avenue, Oliver Springs, died at her home on Saturday following an illness. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Nina Ruffner Dagley, her husband Charlie Delozier, a brother Clyde Dagley and a sister Velma Daugherty. Her survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law Gail and William Gilmore, Rhonda and Doug Brown, all of Oliver Springs; four grandchildren Douglas and wife Karen Brown, Brian Brown, Tonya Gilmore and Allen Gilmore; one great-grandson Johnathon Brown; four step-children Jimmy Delozier of Anninston, Ala., Jack Delozier of Winterhaven, Fla., Jane Craven of Houston, Texas, Shirley Williams of Clinton; six sisters Sue Dagley of Oliver Springs, Nila Brown of Coalfield, Georgia Eastridge of Coalfield, Jean Russell of Oak Ridge, Kathlene Colston of Dayton, Ohio and Ethleene Daugherty of Dayton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; special friends Bobby and Phyllis Clowers, Minta Orange and Nancy Patterson. Mrs. Delozier lived with her sister, Sue Dagley, for 22 years. She retired from Classic Cleaners in 1989. She also worked for Philpot Cleaners from 1959 to 1974. She is a native of Morgan County, having lived in the Oliver Springs area for 38 years. She was a member of the Clinton Church of God of Prophesy. Funeral services were conducted in the Chapel of Sharp Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gary Smith, Rev. Russell Massengill and Rev. Garvin Walls officiating. Burial was in the Petros Cemetery following the funeral. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs in charge of arrangements. (Morgan County News, 27 Jan 1994, p3A)
DENMAN, ALMA JOYCE, formerly of Lancing—Mrs. Alma Joyce Denman of Smyrna, Tenn., died Friday at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville after a short illness. She was 31. Mrs. Denman was the wife of Staff Sergeant Robert E. Denman, and the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Haynes of Lancing. She was born and reared in Lancing and attended school there and in Wartburg. Sgt. And Mrs. Denman had lived in Smyrna, where he is stationed with the U. S. Air Force, for the past three months. For several years she lived in Arizona. She was a member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church. Besides her husband and father she is survived by a son, Joe Allen and a daughter, Linda Joyce; four brothers: Cluster A. Haynes of Petros, Everett Haynes of Pontiac, Mich., Lawson Haynes of Mossy Grove and Dwight Haynes of Joliet, Ill.; and five sisters, Mrs. L. E. (Pearl) Cecil of Robbins, Mrs. Eugene (Faye) Hickman of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Edward (Devonia) Burns of Harriman, Mrs. Russell (Lela Sue) Scott of Pilot Mountain and Mrs. Winifred (Vivian) Gooch of Shreveport, La. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel in Wartburg with the Rev. J. W. Stringfield and the Rev. Clem Jones officiating. Burial was in the Morgan Memorial Gardens at Wartburg. The Griffith Quartet and Mrs. Denman’s niece, Mrs. Brenda Niner of Washington, D.C., sang at the funeral service. Mrs. Niner sang “Abide With Me.” Pallbearers were Herbert Howard, David and Howard Human, Paul Scott, George McCartt, Gene Buxton and Rex Dogan. (Morgan County News, 9/10/1964, p1-2)
DePORTER, NELL SEXTON, 83, of Harriman, formerly of Oakdale, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. Born July 29, 1925, in Oakdale, she had lived in Harriman since 1988. She was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Ellen Osborne Sexton; by sisters, Evelyn Willis and Imojean Wojtiw; and by brothers, Glen Sexton, Arvel Sexton, Robert Sexton, Donald Sexton and Doug Sexton. Survivors include sister, Audrey Cook; brothers, Lloyd Sexton and C.G. Sexton; sons, Ralph DePorter and Phillip DePorter; and granddaughter, Tiffany Flach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Harriman Public Library or American Cancer Society. [Roane County News]
DeROSSETT, MRS. MARY ANN, 48, 541 N. 14th St., Herrin, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday in Herrin Hospital. The daughter of Lon and Rose Wallace Trail, she was born April 10, 1912 in Petros, Tenn. She leaves her mother, Mrs. Rose Blount of West Virginia; sister Mrs. Lorraine Bennett of Lafayette, Ind., brothers, George and Frank Trail, both of Petros, Lonnie Trail of Blountville, Tenn., and Grady Trail of Harriman, Tenn. The body will be taken from the Johnson Funeral Home in Herrin to the Sharp Funeral Home at Oliver Springs, Tenn., where funeral services will be Wednesday. Burial will be in Petros Cemetery.
Source: Southern Illinoian, Carbondale, Illinois Monday, April 10, 1961, pg. 2
DeWEESE, MINNIE LEE SHANNON, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 11, 2002 at home in Stilwell, Kanas. She was born Dec. 12, 1917 in Sunbright to Millard Fillmore Shannon and laura Elizabeth Human. She was baptized on July 25, 1935. She live in Dayton, Ohio, San Antonio, Texas and move to the Kansas City area in 1991. She was married to Kenneth Y. DeWeese on April 6, 1946. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband; her son William S. DeWeese; her parents; and three brothers. She is survived by daughter Roberta “Bobbi” Douglas and her husband Howard and Rebecca “Becky” Lamb and her husband Rick of Tonganoxie, Kan.; daughter-in-law Judy DeWeese of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren, K. Mark Titzman and his wife Jeannie of Olathe, Kan., Laura Redeker and her husband Jim of Overland Park, Kan., Jon Lamb or Manhattan, Kan., Ben Lamb of Shawnee, Kan., Kim Snead and her husband James of Coral Springs, Fla., Britton S. DeWeese and his wife Cathy of Omaha, Neb., and Kenneth Vincent DeWeese of Houston, Texas; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation was Tuesday, May 14, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in McGilley & Hoge Chapel where a Celebration of Life Service was Wed., May 15, 2002 at 10 a.m. [Morgan County News]
DICKEN, MR. CHRISTOPHER STEVEN (STEVE), age 45 of Oakdale, passed away July 11, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born September 7, 1961. He was a member of Piney Baptist Church and a past master of Emerald Lodge #377 at Wartburg and a member of the Scottish Rite. Steve was an avid fisherman and coon hunter and loved everybody. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Steve Dicken, Ann Headrick and Will and Myra Norris, nephew; Nathan Kerna and several aunts and uncles. Mr. Dicken is survived by son; Tom Dicken and wife Michelle of Richmond, Kentucky. Parents; Tom and Rosie Dicken of Oakdale. Sister; Cindy Kerna of Cookeville. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. The family will receive friends Friday July 13, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Masonic service and funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Jim Disney and Rev. Pat McGee officiating. Graveside service will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Piney Baptist Church Cemetery.Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DIDEN, EZEKIEL WILSON, – age 86, of the Armes Chapel Community, Wartburg, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2000 at his home. He was of the Primitive Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Sexton Diden; son, Troy Diden; daughter, Peggy Diden Brown; sisters, Mary Diden Hamby, Delphia and Laura Diden; brothers, Arvine, Asbury, Erbin, and Jeff Diden. He is survived by three daughters, Carolyn and Bobby Griffis of Waverly, Tenn., Mary Ann and Ralph Melton of Atlanta, Ga., Judy and Burlin Arms of Waverly, Tenn.; two sons, Don and Ina Diden of Harriman, Ronnie and Carol Diden of Wartburg; four granddaughters, Pamela (Todd) Phillips of Atlanta, Angie Brown of Rockwood, Jeanie (Michael) Cagle of Rockwood, Joni Diden of Wartburg; four grandsons, Rick (Debbie) Griffis, Randy (Debbie) Griffis, all of Murfreesboro, Mike (Donna) Brown of Rockwood, Jason Diden of Wartburg; eight great-grandchildren. Interment in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
DIDEN, IMOGENE – age 80, of the Armes Chapel Community, Wartburg, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leamon and Ollie Sexton; son, Troy Diden; daughter, Peggy Diden Brown; brother, Don Sexton and sister, Madaline Hall. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ezekiel Diden; 2 sons, Don and Ina Diden of Harriman, Ronnie and Carol Diden of Wartburg; 3 daughters, Carolyn and Bobby Griffis of Waverly, Mary Ann and Ralph Melton of Atlanta, Ga., Judy and Burlin Arms of Waverly; 4 grandsons, Rick and Debbie Griffis, Randy and Debbie Griffis, all of
Murfreesboro, Mike and Donna Brown of Rockwood, Jason Diden of Wartburg; 4 granddaughters, Pamela and Todd Phillips of Atlanta, Angie Brown of Rockwood, Jeanie and Michael Cagle of Rockwood, Joni Diden of Wartburg; 8 great
grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Morgan Memorial Gardens. [ Knoxville News Sentinel 28 Mar 2000]
DIDEN, JAMES JEFFERSON 79, died June 7, 1988. Survivors; wife Helen F. Newberry Diden, daughter, Linda Jane Diden; and four sons; James G., Edward L., and Curtis Paul Diden all of Lancing, and Johnny R. Diden of Wartburg. six granchildren; a brother and two sisters: E. W. Diden and Miss Laura Diden of Wartburg and Miss Delphia Diden of Rockwood.
Interment in Wartburg Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
DIDEN, MARY HELEN, 63, Lancing, passed away Oct. 22, 2001 in Fort Sanders Parkwest Hospital. She attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Lancing and was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death her grandson Grant Dewayne Gosnell; father Carl Hamby; father-in-law William Erbin Diden; mother-in-law Dorothy Diden; and brother-in-law James G. Peters. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Dale Diden; son and daughter-in-law Daniel Wayne and Betty Diden of Wartburg; daughter and son-in-law Janet and Stanley Nelson of Crossville; grandchildren Dustin and Derek Diden, Elaine Gosnell, Susan Brooke Nelson and Troy Dale Gosnell; two step-grandchildren Bruce and Stephanie Nelson;mother Ollie Hamby of Wartburg; sister Geraldine Hamby, Carol Peters, Carla Landrum, and husband Jerry Landrum and Donna and husband Dean Swint; sisters-in-law Doris Miller and Lorene Wright; brothers Leland Hamby and wife Colleen, Truman Hamby and wife Sharon, Robert Hamby and wife Joann, Vernon Hamby and Tony Hamby; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, Oct. 24, 2001 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Shannon Walls and Rev. Tom Mooty officiating. Interment will follow in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
DILLON, MAURINE, was born March 3, 1915 in Lancing, and passed away peacefully on May 25, 2007. She was the last survivor of nine siblings, John, Otho, Alice, Maude, Mary, May, Violet and Elsie. Her parents were Isabel and John Dillon. Maurine was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years, Dr. George Fraser.Mrs. Fraser is survived by her children, their spouses and grandchildren; daughter, Sarah Larsen, her husband, Chris Larsen and their son, David Larsen of Tucson, Az.; son, Dan Fraser, his wife Julie and their daughter, Emilie, of Victoria British Columbia; and daughter, Katy Fraser and her husband, Bob Schanilec of Danville, Ca.; in addition to her loving sister-in-law Katherine Dillon, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Maurine was a resident of Tucson since 1949. Prior to that she obtained her Masters Degree and was a practicing nutritionist in New Orleans where she met and married George Fraser.A private memorial service is planned for the family. A celebration of her life for friends and family will take place on June 23, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please call Sarah Larsen at 882-7180 for further details on the celebration. In lieu of flowers, if you’d like to give a gift in honor of Maurine’s life please send a donation in her name to one or more of the following organizations: St Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 3809 East Third Street, Tucson, Arizona 85716 and/orTucson Medical Center Hospice.[Roane County News]
DIEBEL, JOSEPH, JR., 17, Wartburg, died Aug. 9, 2000. Preceded by grandmother, Ruby Diebel. Survivors, parents, Joseph and Gail Evans Diebel; brother, David Diebel; grandparents, Fred and Annabell Evans of Lancing. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]
DILLON, MRS. MILDRED – age 89, of Wartburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee in 1955, with a BA degree and a MA degree. Plus 45 hours on her Masters degree. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma. She taught at a one room school at Elizabeth in Morgan County. She taught 1st grade at Central Elementary. In 1952 began teaching English at Central High School in Wartburg. In 1964, she became a counselor at Central High. In 1971 she became a counselor at Roane State. In 1973, she became director of Title I of Morgan County. She retired in September of 1981. She was also the pianist and organist of the First Baptist Church, Wartburg from 1947- present. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Dillon; Daughter, Jane Dillon Phillips; parents: James Edgar and Blanche Johnston Hart; Brother, Alvin Hart; and sister, Jane Hart Basler. She is survived by her children: John R. Dillon Jr. of Wartburg and Nancy Dillon Cross of Nashville; grandchildren: Jeffery David Phillips of Oak Ridge, John Phillips of Cordova, Tn, and True Cross Tat of Los Angeles, Ca; four great; grandchildren; and brother, Harold Hart of Ashdown, Arkansas. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 19th, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim McClurkan and Rev. Tom Mooty officiating. A graveside service will be Monday, March 20th at 11:00 a.m. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
DiPIETRO, UMBERTO, (Hal), 72, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2002 in the Marshall Voss Health care Center of Rockwood. He was preceded in death by his parents Fran and Mary DiPietro. He is survived by his brother Nick DiPietro of Edgewater, Md. A graveside service was held Friday, March 15, 2002 at 12:30 p.m. in Pilot Mountain (Lane) Cemetery, Lancing, with Bro. Charles Webb officiating. Schubert Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
DISNEY, WALLACE L. – age 76, of Harriman, passed away Jan. 28, 2000 at home. Mr. Disney was born March 1, 1923 at Lake City, Tenn., served in the US Navy during WWII from February 18, 1943 to May 16, 1946, was married on March 2, 1956, was an active deacon and Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church in Oneida, the Lake View Baptist Church in Harriman and the Piney Baptist Church in Oakdale. He found great pleasure in working and teasing children. Survivors: wife, Margaret Disney of Harriman; daughter, Mary Clipson of Harriman; son, Jim E. Disney of Oakdale; 6 grandchildren.
Interment Leach Cemetery, Lake City, Tenn. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DIXON, MR. EDWARD PAUL, age70 of Sunbright, TN, passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 at his home. Paul was a hard-working farmer and could be found most days hanging around his farm in the Burrville community. He loved to make people laugh and enjoyed spending time with his Boston terrier ” Trudy” that he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents; Sherman and Alberta Hall Dixon, Brother; Kenneth Dixon’ Survived by his wife of 34 years; Laura “Lou” Dixon of Sunbright, Step-daughter; Karen Bell and husband Larry, grandsons; Chris and Josh Bell, all of Sunbright,Sons; Larry Dixon and wife Debbie, Terry Dixon and wife Shelia, Phillip Dixon and wife Kathy. Daughters; Phyllis McKendricks and husband Johnny, Rhonda Swallows and husband Dewayne, Denise Walton and husband Mike.10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a very special niece, Terri “Suzi” of Madisonville. Brother; Ronald Dixon of Seymour, Also a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends Monday evening, February 5, 2007 from6 – 8:00 p.m., Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services will follow visitation with Bro. Herb Judkins officiating.Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning , 11:00 a.m., February 6, 2007, in Sunbright Cemetery. [Shubert Funeral Homer]
DIXON, JUANITA, formerly of Deer Lodge, passed away Jan. 11, 2010 in Tampa, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin C. Dixon, whom she married March 21, 1952; parents, Noah C. Evans Sr. and Pearl Richards Evans; sister, Ruby Jean Evans; brothers, Lacy Raymond Evans and Kenneth Robert Evans. Mrs. Dixon is survived by her brother, Noah C. Evans of Webster, Fla.; sisters, Betty Cooper and Shirley Sikes both of Tampa, Fla.; also many nieces and nephews.The family receive friends Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral service followed at 3 p.m. with Rev. Pat McGee officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge.Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
DIXON, MRS. LAURA ‘LOU’ LOZENA age 76, of Sunbright, passed away Sunday December 7, 2008 in her home. Lou established Lou’s Café in 1960 and spent the next 47 years cooking and becoming a well-known and well-loved staple in the Sunbright community. She developed many friendships and relationships with her customers along the way. Her warm smile and personality will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband; Edward Paul Dixon; parents; Lonza and Ethel Ashburn; sisters; Emma Jean Adkins, Freda Justine McCartt and Mattie Lorene Peltz; brothers; Estel Ashburn, Chester Lee Ashburn and Hollis Ashburn. Lou is survived by her only child; Karen Bell and husband Larry, Grandsons; Christopher and Joshua Bell of Sunbright, sister; Mary Lou Martin of Sunbright. Brothers; Oral Dean Ashburn, Noal Junior Ashburn and Arthur Eugene Ashburn all of Clarkrange and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.The family will receive friends Tuesday December 9, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Herb Judkins officiating.Graveside service will Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Sunbright Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DIXON, LILLIE, 99, Jamestown, formerly of Burrville, passed away Jan. 22, 2003 in Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Dixon; and daughter V. Faye Handy. She is survived by son-in-law James Handy of Englewood, Ohio; grandchildren Michael Handy of Burrville, Janell and Donald Bow of Jamestown and Tim and Deb Tomilson of Monroe, Ohio; great-grandchildren Megan and Madalyn Bow.. The family received friends in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Bro. Eddie Cloud officiating. Graveside service and burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Burrville with Bro Wayne Brock officiating. [Morgan County News]
DODD, JAMES C., formerly of Oakdale, died April 15, 1988 in Michigan. Survivors: wife, Mary Dicosmo Dodd of MI., two step sons; Charles Mason and Richard Lombardo; stepdaughter; Jo Ann Griffith and mother, Marie Dodd of Oakdale. Four sisters and two brothers, Della Mae Jones and Betty Sue Blevins, Dorothy Marie Smith, Maxine Davis, Cecil Dodd and Lynn Dodd of Oakdale. Burial in Pine Orchard Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
DODD, MARY, of Oakdale, died Sunday, April 9, 2006, in Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by father, Mark Gracin; and brother, Harold Cottrell. Survivors include her husband, Cecil Dodd; mother, Juanita Combs Gracin; children, Michael Thomas and Michelle Thomas; eight grandchildren; nine nieces and nephews; siblings and spouses, Pat and Kevin Rowe, Zelda, Margaret, Richard and Tammy Cottrell and Doler Bevis. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow, with Bro. Jim Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Pine Orchard Cemetery. [Roane County News]
DODSON, MRS. NORMA SHERRER, age 69, of Lancing passed away on Thursday October 19, 2006 at Cumberland County Medical Center. She was born in Cullman, Al on May 25, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents: Mamie and Randy Ransom, Sons; Steven Foster Dodson and Jimmy Lee Dodson. Mrs. Dodson is survives by husband; Robert Dodson,Daughter; Mary Ann Dodson Bostic, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 10:30 A.M. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements.
DONNAHOO, BOYCE (ROHO), JR., 68, Wartburg, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2005. He was a former employee of the Wartburg Body Shop and was a member of the Morgan County Rescue Squad. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyce G. Donnahoo, Sr. and Nancy Irene Reese Donnahoo; brother, Bill Donnahoo; and two sisters, Mabel Brooks and Lillian Hayes. He is survived by two sons, Boyce Donnahoo of Knoxville and Johnny Maurice Donnahoo of West Virginia; three sisters, Pauline Boggs of Alabama, Mary Lugburg of Kentucky and June Scharff of Knoxville; brother, Charles Donnahoo of Ringo, Ga.; and special loved one, Carolyn Justus of Wartburg. The family received friends Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Bro. Don Daugherty officiating. A graveside service was held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Petros Cemetery. Pallbearers were members of the Rescue Squad. [Roane County News]
DONNELLY, IVAN J., former Math teacher at Oakdale School died in Maryville, Dec. 1964. He leaves his wife and 4 children. [Morgan County News dated 12/31/1964]
DORSCHEID, MATHEW J. 80 of Lancing died, July 23, 1982 in Indiana. Survivors: wife, Pearl Dorscheid and two daughters, Betty Beck and Jean Johnson of Ind; two granddaughters; two grandsons and one great-grandaughter. Interment in Wartburg Cemetery . (Morgan Co. News)
DORSCHEID, PEARL 93, a life long resident of Lancing, died in Indianapolis, Ind. Survivors: daughters, Betty Kay Amich and Jean Johnson; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DORTCH, MARIANNE ARLENE “MITZI” – age 68, formerly of Deer Lodge, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2001, in Laurel, Md. She was the beloved wife of Howdy Dortch; devoted mother of Robin (Bobby) Branstetter of Deer Lodge, Tenn., Howie (Stacy) Dortch of Asheville, N.C., Tamara (Matthew) Nafie of Apison, Tenn., and Greg (Belinda) Dortch of Laurel, Md.; loving grandmother of Tennessee. Also survived by her brother, Jake Robbins and sister, Velva Walters. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, August 11, 2001, from 6-9 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, at Meister Hills Memorial Church. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DOUGLAS, JOHN EDWARD, 76, Wartburg, died Dec. 8, 1999. Preceded by parents, Thomas Frank and Leona Stringfield Douglas; brothers, Floyd and Thurman Douglas. Survivors, Madge Sexton. Burial in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
DOWNER, SUSAN, After a 13 year battle with breast cancer, Susan passed away in the comfort of her home on the beautiful morning of April 11, 2008 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Susan’s passing was both peaceful and graceful. Susan was the daughter of Doyle and Elizabeth Jacks. She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Jay Downer, along with her 6 children, Sarah, Ario, Evan, Talia, Mary and Ray and 2 grandchildren, Nathan and Kaya. Susan is also survived by her sisters, Debbie and Diane, her brother Gordon and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents. Susan was born in Detroit Michigan on July 17th, 1953. She moved to Santa Cruz in 1977, where she raised her children. Susan enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, writing, playing scrabble, and most of all taking care of her husband and children. Susan’s amazing strength, unconditional faith, and strong will helped her through many difficult obstacles she faced in her life. She will be missed by many, but always remembered for her strength, faith and love.Services will be on Friday April 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga St. Santa Cruz, Ca. A visitation will be on Friday April 25, at the Chapel beginning at 9:00 a.m.Graveside service will be Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Burrville, Tn. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DRAPER, JAMES DAVID (J.D.) – age 72, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at his home in Deer Lodge. He served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army and was retired from Union Carbide/Lockheed-Martin after 36 years of service. His many interests included farming, beekeeping, traveling, genealogy research, and sawmilling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luetta Pate and G.L.W. Draper; 2 sisters and 2 brothers, Mary Taylor, Marl Draper, Effie Elmore Ramey, and Therm Draper. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Faye Draper of Deer Lodge; sons and daughters in law, Brian and Mary Draper
of Trenton, Tenn., J.C. and Becky Draper of Deer Lodge; daughter and son in law, Alesia and Bob Giampaoli of Torrance, Calif.; 6 grandchildren, Leslie Draper Montgomery, David and Daniel Draper, Mandy Draper Dunn, Stephan Williams, and Jeremy Giampaoli; 1 great grandchild, Clayton Montgomery; sister, Evalyn Hall of Madisonville, Ky. Interment in Frankfort Church
Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal] [note–J.D. Draper was a member of the Morgan County Heritage Book Committee]
DRAPER, JOHN, 54, Crossville, died, March 19, 1999. He was born in Deer Lodge, Aug. 27, 1944, the son of the late Marl and Mallie Norris Draper and infant brother Bobby. Survivors: daughters, Tammy Hicks, Patsy Karnes and Melissa Revis; son Timothy Stone; seven grandchildren; sisters, Janet Blakley, Alta Breen and Ms. Geraldean Davis and Dianna Draper; brothers, Earl Draper, Gale Draper, Harvey Draper and Joe Draper. Burial in Norris Cemetery. {Morgan County News}
DRUM, MR. ALBERT MASON JR., WAS BORN FEBRUARY 3, 1924 IN DETROIT, MI. HE PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 27, 2006 AT HIS HOME IN WARTBURG, TN, AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS WITH CANCER. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS: ALBERT MASON DRUM, SR., AND MARY LOUISE (BRAZIER) DRUM. TWO BROTHERS: THOMAS DRUM, WHO WENT DOWN WITH HIS PLANE IN W.W. II, AND ROBERT DRUM OF MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN. SISTER: BARBARA (ROBERT) CHAPMAN OF SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN; AND TWO INFANT SIBLINGS. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE OF FIFTY-TWO YEARS, VIVIAN ADKINS DRUM; SONS: STEVEN (JEANNIE) DRUM OF TUCSON, ARIZONA AND KEVIN (KIM) DRUM OF WARTBURG; DAUGHTERS: KAREN (RICHARD) RICHMOND OF ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN, AND KATHY (LEW) WALKER OF MARION, ARKANSAS. ONE SISTER, BETTE (CLAIRE) HAACK OF WIXOM, MICHIGAN. SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN, ONE GREAT, GRANDSON, THREE STEP-GRANDCHILDREN AND FOUR STEP-GREAT, GRANDCHILDREN, AND SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2006 FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 8:00 P.M. WITH DR. JIM McCLURKAN OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE MT. HOPE CEMETERY, DEER LODGE [Schubert Funeral Home]
DUCKWORTH, KATRINA EILEEN, age 42 of the Brewstertown Community, passed away on January 30, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Krista; grandmother, Violet Preston, TN; Mother, Virginia Lee-Brewster, TN; Uncle Richard Preston and Wanda Brewster, TN; Uncle Boyd and Jeanie Preston, TX; sisters, Kelly Lawless, Shelly Lawless(currently serving in Iraq) and Happy Lee; nieces and nephews, Caitlin, Charles, Kimi, Salina, Alyssa; great-nieces and nephews, Logan, Alexis, Wyatt, Hunter, Harley and Colton; Services will be held Thursday, February 4, 2010 at The Lighthouse Church of God in Armathwaite, TN with Rev. Charles Golden officiating. Viewing will begin at 11:30; service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Brewstertown Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DUGGINS, VOLENA BUTLER – age 81, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Clarence Butler and Martha Jane Amos Butler, by her husband, Leonard Duggins, by a son, Jerry Duggins, by a brother, Cecil Butler, and by a niece, Beulah Butler. Survivors: sons, Albert Duggins of Raleigh, N.C., Jack Duggins of Lubbock, Texas, and Bruce Duggins and wife Phyllis of Oliver Springs; daughter, Virginia Crisp and husband Bill of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Michelle Duggins of Raleigh, N.C., Teresa Duggins and husband Johnny of Raleigh, Mike Duggins and wife Tonya of Cleveland, Tenn., Dennis Duggins and wife Rochelle of Cleveland, Wayne Duggins and wife Lori of Oliver Springs, Keith Duggins and wife Lisa of Oliver Springs, Troy Crisp of Oliver Springs, and Tim Crisp and wife Tracy of Oliver Springs; seven great-grandchildren also survive; brother, A. C. Butler, Jr. and wife Hazel of Oliver Springs; sisters, Louise Moreland of Tupelo, Miss., Eileen McKissick of Tupelo, Miss., Ora Mae Gaskin and husband Charles of Ellejay, Georgia; sister-in-law, Celestia Butler of Oliver Springs; 10 nieces and nephews; special niece, Betty Collins of Oak Ridge and her son, Brian of Reston, Va.; special caregiver, Mary Williams. Mrs. Duggins was born November 12, 1919, in Coalfield. She is a lifelong resident of this area. Burial in Butler Cemetery of Oliver Springs. [Knoxville News Sentinel 20 Mar 2001]
DUNAWAY, HELEN LENA – Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
ROCKFORD-Helen Lena Walker Dunaway, 83, of Rockford IL, died at 11:09 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Swedish American Hospital. Born: Feb. 7, 1918, in Oakdale, TN, daughter of Milton J. and Eva Johnson Walker. Rockford resident for 50 years, coming here from TN. Married: Eugene Dunaway on Jan. 11, 1952, in Georgia. She retired from OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Feb. 1991. Helen was baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Feb. 7, 1948. Survivours include children: Wade Irene Vasquez, Mary Jane (Richard) Barker, both of Rockford., Dwight (Kathy)Dunaway of Roswell, NM, Sherry (Jim) Kolthoff of Rockford, Janice (Don) Watts, Berona (Ken Dodge, Ronald Dunaway, and Conrad (Linda) Dunaway; 30 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, Eugene; daughter Roslinda Farrish; and sons, Eugene Jr. and Lon Dunaway. Services at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Fred C. Olson Funeral Chapels Ltd., East Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., with Pastor Carlos Pena of Belvidere Seventh Day Advantist Church officiating. Burial: in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the East Chapel. Memorials to: Seventh Day Adventist Church, 230 Van Buren St., Belvidere, IL 61008. [Rockford Register Star] [Submitted]
DUNAWAY, JAMES V. (SHORTY) , 74, of Xenia Ohio, died Aug. 14, 1998. He was born March 26, 1924 in Sunbright, the son of Joseph and Dora Mae Kesterson Dunaway. He was a Navy veteran of WW II where he served in the South Pacific; he had belonged to the Civilian Conservation Corp. He was a founder of the Spring Valley Christian Baptist Church of God, where he had served as the Sunday School Superintendent, the head trustee, and the treasurer. In 1986, he retired from Dayton Reliable Tool after 20 years of employment. Some of his other accomplishments include having authored five books, written several songs and published many poems, one of which is listed in the Library of Congress. Preceded by parents, three sisters, and two brothers. Survivors: wife, Rev. Lois Daniels Dunaway who he married, Nov. 30, 1946.; children, David Lee Dunaway and Linda Gail Dunaway; 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, William R. Dunaway and Harold B. Dunaway; sisters, Alma Moody and Betty Jo (Mary) Creech. Burial in Valley View Memorial Gardens in Ohio. [Morgan County News]
DUNCAN, DICEY PATTERSON, age 89, a resident of Oliver Springs, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 02, 2009, at Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge. Dicey was born June 17, 1919 in Anderson County. She was a lifelong resident of this area. Mrs. Duncan was a compassionate, loving person who always put others first. Although she has no children she cared for many children and considered each of them her own. She was a devout Christian who studied the scriptures and put God first in her life. She was a member of the Corbin Hill Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ruley Duncan, by her parents, Eagie Patterson and Lou Phillips Patterson, by brothers, Buster and Henion Patterson, and by sisters, Laney Duncan and Lassie Patterson.Mrs. Duncan is survived by three sisters; Earslee Patterson and Clonie Duncan of Oliver Springs, and Chestine Carden of Alabama, by a sister in Law, Ruth Patterson of Oliver Springs, by several nieces and nephews and a host of special friends and extended family members. The family will receive friends Monday, May 4, 2009, between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8:00 pm with Rev. Lonnie Lowe and Randy Coker officiating. Burial and graveside will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 11:00 am at the Stevens Cemetery in Morgan County. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement. [Sharp Funeral Home]
DUNCAN, MRS. JACKIE RUTH BUNCH, age 69 of the Joyner community, passed awaySaturday, April 11, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family during a word of prayer. Jackie faithfully attended Union Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and mamaw. She was preceded in death by parents; Melvin and Gertie Bunch, sister; Eddie Neal and brother; Earl Bunch. Mrs. Duncan is survived by husband of 53 years Herman Duncan; Sons; Rex Duncan and wife Melanie of Clinton, Chris Duncan and wife Denise of Joyner; Daughter; Laura Bunch and husband Allan of JoynerGrandsons; Josh Duncan and wife Jennifer, Todd Tinker, Justin Duncan, Caleb Bunch, Cody Duncan and Lucian Bunch.Granddaughter; Ashleigh Tinker; Sisters; Louise Longmire, Marie Breedlove, Della Faye Ramsey and sister-in-law; Leeda Duncan and special nephew; Pat Neal. The family will receive friends Tuesday April14, 2009 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service follow at 8:00 P.M. with Pastor James Foster officiating. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. in the Union Church Cemetery with Pastor Mike Jernigan officiating.[Schubert Funeral Home]
DUNCAN, JIMMY CLARENCE, 67, of the Marlow community in Anderson County, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005 at his home. Born Jan. 1, 1938, in Petros, he had lived in the surrounding area all of his life. He was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church and was produce manager at Food City, Oliver Springs. He had worked for Food City, formerly White Stores, for more than 49 years. He is preceded in death by parents, George Burley Duncan and Christine Goodman Duncan; and brother, Billy Duncan. Survivors include his wife, Alene Long Duncan of Marlow; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Ann and Steve Phillips, Sheila and Tony Parks and Tonya Lynn Duncan, all of Marlow, and Janice Kay and Danny Phillips of Clinton; son, Jimmy Lee Duncan of Batley; grandchildren and spouses, Joe and Kristen Phillips of Powell, Tim Phillips and Josh Phillips, both of Marlow, Kevin Phillips of Clinton, Jonathan Duncan of Kingston and Jamie and Shelley Phillips of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Alexis Phillips, Emilie Phillips and Hannah Phillips; special friends, Ancil Kesterson and C.E. Patterson; and a host of friends, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral service was at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in Sharp Funeral Home chapel, Oliver Springs, with the Rev. Don Daugherty and the Rev. Luther Kidwell officiating. Burial and graveside service were at Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Roane County News]
DUNCAN, LAVERNE WOODS, 82, of Oliver Springs, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Born March 12, 1926, in Coalfield, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Oliver Springs First Baptist Church. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, she was an excellent cook and seamstress who made many beautiful crafts, many of which are displayed in the homes of family and friends. Her husband, an avid fisherman, refers to her as “the best catch of my life.” She was preceded in death by parents, Elijah and Mamie Russell Woods; brother, Thomas Woods; sisters and brother-in-law, Novaline Woods and Betty and William Borum; and stepbrother and stepsister-in-law, Ross and Polly Fagan. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Burley P. Duncan; daughters
and sons-in-law, Judy and Derrell Lease of Oliver Springs and Teresa and Steve Cochran of Harriman; sons and daughters-in-law, Woody and Peggy Duncan of Kingston and Jerry and Teresa Duncan of Harriman; daughters-in-law, Vickie Duncan-Murdock and Emily Conley; grandchildren, Melissa Lease, Kevin and Lisa Lease, Christy and Jerry Valentin, Kandice and Brandon Leffew, Jared Duncan, Mathew Duncan, Madison Duncan and Eli Duncan; great-grandchildren, Keira Leffew, Brock Leffew and Emma Valentin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Corene Holbert of Powell, Jo and David Griffith of Georgetown, Ky., and Joy and Ron Brown of Harriman; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Carol Woods of Burlington, Ky., and Maurice and Martha Woods of Oliver Springs; sister-in-law, Billie Woods of Coalfield; and nieces, nephews, extended family members and longtime neighbors.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Sharp Funeral Home, Oliver Springs. Funeral service will follow in the chapel, with Pastor Barry Ariaz and the Rev. Gary Swaggerty officiating. Graveside service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Clinton. An online register is available at www.sharpfh.com. [Roane County News]
DUNCAN, MS. MELISSA JEAN OOTEN, age 42, passed away Monday March 3, 2008 at U. T. Medical Center. She was preceded in death by mother; Carolyn Ooten, Sister; Patty Maye Tinch, brother; Teddy Tinch, half-brother; J.R. Hall. She is survived by son; Tony Duncan of Crossville, Companion; William Tinch of Crossville, Father; Parlen Ooten of Deer Lodge, sister; Angela Duncan; Brothers; Tracy Ooten, Cheyenne Ooten, Fred Ooten and Eddie Ooten, Biological father; Arnold Hall, Half-brother; Donald Hall, Sisters-in-law; Rhonda, Loretta and Jane, Brothers-in-law; Darin, and Ernie and host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday March 6, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Danny Jones officiating. Graveside service will be Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Greenwood Chapel Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DUNCAN, MRS. MOZELL FORD, age 91 of Petros, TN passed away suddenly at her home Thursday, January 15, 2009. She was born January 11, 1918 and had celebrated her birthday this past week with her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an active Christian and a life-long member of Petros Baptist Church. She was a former Sunday School teacher, choir member, and worked on various committees. She was an active member of the Petros Senior Citizens group and the Ladies Home Demonstration Club.She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lawrence Duncan, who passed away in 1999 on their 59th Wedding Anniversary. She was also preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Essie Ford; brothers: Grady Ford of Florida and Earl Ford of Mt. Juliet; and a sister, Willene Hicks Russell of Oliver Springs.She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sharon Duncan of Oak Ridge; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Dickey Justice of Coalfield; and an adopted son, Joe Duncan and wife, Judy of Petros. Grandchildren: Renee Duncan of Oak Ridge, Melody Kees, and husband Bill of Coalfield, Jeremy Duncan and wife, Annie of Knoxville, and Tracy Justice and wife, Cheryl of Louisville, KY. Great-grandchildren: Jake and Eva Hubbard, Colton and Carlee Kees, Drew and John Duncan, and Sean Morley; brother, Dean Ford of Oliver Springs; sister, Peggy Langley of Oliver Springs; sisters-in-law: Alice Ford of Mt. Juliet and Lucy
Patrick of Petros; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many special friends. Also three special cousins: Wilma Davis, Sue Ann Liles, and Judy Layne, all of Petros.The family will receive Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Dr. Jim West and Rev. Ronald Guthrie officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday, January 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the Anderson Memorial Gardens, Clinton.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her honor to Petros Baptist Church or Petros Senior Citizens Group.
DUNCAN, NATASHA LYNN BROWN , AGE 23 OF PETROS, WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD ON MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006. SHE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY GRANDMOTHER; SHIRLEY JOHNSON RAINEY. NATASHA LEAVES BEHIND A HOST OF DEVOTED FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO LOVED HER DEARLY. SURVIVED BY HUSBAND; LAYTON DUNCAN. PARENTS; PAM AND GENE BROWN. SISTER AND BROTHER; SANTANA BROWN AND CHRISTOPHER BROWN.
GRANDPARENTS; CHARLES AND MARGIE BROWN. SPECIAL NANNY RENEE RAINEY. AUNTS AND UNCLES; SUE (SISSIE) AND ARNOLD WYRICK, GREG AND PAM BROWN, KEITH AND LINDA BROWN, PAM AND SCOTT HOOKS, TAMMY AND DAVID KING AND TERESA CROSS. SPECIAL AUNTS AND UNCLES; RANDY AND TAMMY FOSTER, ROBBY AND CAROLYN FOSTER, EDWARD AND JENNIE SWANGER. SISTERS-IN-LAW AND BROTHERS-IN-LAW; RAYMOND AND TAMARA DUNCAN, THOMAS AND STEPHANIE DUNCAN, GOLDIE AND DALLEN OVERTON, GLORIA AND DANNY MACMAHAN. SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS. COUSINS; VICKI AND SAM WILLIAMS, MICHELLE AND GENE JONES, BRIAN AND TYLER WILLIAMS. SPECIAL FRIENDS; DANIELLE LIVELY AND MELISSA ARMES AND NATASHA’S SPECIAL BOY; REUBEN ARMES, SPECIAL NURSE; BONI MANIS AND ALL OF THOSE WHO TOOK CARE OF HER AT U.T. HOSPITAL. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS WEDNESDAY JUNE 7, 2006 AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. WITH FUNERAL TO FOLLOW AT 8 P.M. WITH DR. JIM WEST AND BRO. ROBERT LAYMANCE OFFICIATING. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE THURSDAY AT 11:00 A.M. IN OLD PETROS CEMETERY. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DUNCAN, RUBY JANE (SUMMERS). age 96 of the Joyner Community, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by: husband, Herbert Andrew Duncan; parents, Richard and Callie Summers; sisters, Aubrey Jones and Pearl Marlow; brother, Homer Summers. She is survived by: seven children including: daughters and sons-in-law, Carrie Lou (Charlie) Embry of Cave City, KY, Betty Sue (Dennis) Neskaug of Powell and Marjorie Gale (Nelson) Dalton of Kingsport; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee (Venia) Duncan, Russell M. Duncan, Glen H. (Betty) Duncan, all of Joyner and James D. Duncan of Wartburg; She is also survived by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and relatives. The family will receive friends Friday, October 21, 2005 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 pm with Bro. Paul Frick officiating. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, Wartburg and interment will be in Union Cemetery on Saturday, 11 am. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DUNCAN, ALMA JUANITA, 84, of Oliver Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge. Born Feb. 12, 1918, in Coalfield, she was the daughter of William Jackson and Mary Lou Etta McGlothin Jackson, both now deceased. She lived in Oliver Springs for 65 years and was a member of Oliver Springs United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and the widow of John Hayes Duncan. Her family said she enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. Mrs. Duncan is survived by her daughter, Carol Qualls and her husband, Doug, of Oliver Springs; her son, Norman Duncan and his wife, Diana, of Johnson City; a grandson, Chris Duncan and his wife, Kristy, who made their home with her; three granddaughters, Amanda Duncan, Audrey Duncan and Amber Duncan; and a great-grandson, Brady Duncan of Oliver Springs. She is also survived by her brother, William R. Jackson of Clinton; and two sisters-in-law,Gladys Foust of Lake City and Elizabeth Wallace of Clinton. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Bobby Barton officiating. The graveside service will follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Oliver Springs Highway. The family will receive friends from noon and 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. [From The Oak Ridger]
DUNCAN, ANTHONY KYLE, infant son of Keith and Melissa Duncan, died 4/5/1999. Preceded by one sister Megan Brook Cromwell and three great-grandparents, Fred Cromwell, June Webb and Harley Duncan. Survivors: parents, Keith and Melissa Duncan; grandparents, Jim and Sherry Cromwell and Roger and Doris Duncan; two aunts, Wendy Cromwell and Angie Brown; uncles, Rodney Duncan and Jerry Brown; great-grandparents, I.J. Webb, Lois Cromwell, Carson and Camie Cooper and Dellie Duncan; cousins, Josh and Whitney Brown. Burial Mt. Vernon Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DUNCAN, BONNIE E., 83, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a life long resident of Petros and a member of the First Baptist Church of Petros. She was preceded in death by her parents C. M. and Fannie Holmes Duncan. She is survived by her sister Gladys Love of Petros; nephew Bill Love and wife Margie of Greenwood, Ark.; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family received friends Monday, May 28, from 6 to 8 p. m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Bro. Don Daughtery and Bro Eugene Chaney officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 29, at 11 a. m. in the Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DUNCAN, MR. DANIEL ELWOOD – age 93, of Joyner Community passed away November 16, 2009 at his home after a long illness. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was Commander of the Morgan County American Legion where he was a member for 64 years. He was preceded in death by father and mother; Ernest and Mary Jane (Allen) Duncan, brothers; Randal and Burl and grandson Dana Basler. Mr. Duncan is survived by wife 64 years, Betty Lou (Wilson) Duncan; daughters, Beverly (Jerry) Basler and Elaine Foust; son, Danny of Georgia; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday November 18, 2009 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Union Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Jernigan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Duncan will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DUNCAN, EDNA GRANT, 86, Harriman, formerly of Oakdale, died Aug. 8, 1999. Preceded by husband, Wade M. Duncan;daughter, Mary; one sister and one brother. Survivors, son and wife, Johnny and Evelyn Duncan; one granddaughter and one great grandson; brothers, Gene, Charles and Mitt; sisters, Katie, Thelma and Janie. Burial in Piney Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DUNCAN, JEWEL – age 81, of Harriman, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2001. She was preceded in death by husband, R. C. Duncan; infant daughter, Beth, and brother, Paul Burris. Survivors: daughter, Sharon Fischbach of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard and Beverly Duncan of Charleston, S.C.; sisters, Mary Sneed of Harriman, Ruth Salmons of Oakdale, Rachel Land of Oakdale, Naomi Butler of Harriman, and Dorcas Mitchell of Harriman; brothers, James Burris of Lancaster, Ohio, and Rev. John Burris of Chillicothe, Ohio; grandsons, Rev. Phil Fischbach and wife Donna of Glade Spring, Va., John Fischbach and wife Sherry of Knoxville, Benjamin Duncan, Seth Duncan, and David Duncan, all of Charleston, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Hope Fischbach and Duncan Fischbach. Private memorial services.[Knoxville News Sentinel]
DUNCAN, MR. JEWEL MARVIN, age 79 of the Boswell Chapel Community in Morgan County, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 after a brief stay at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN. He lived at the family home his entire life. He was a well-known carpenter in the area until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife; Ruthelda Faye (Phillips) Duncan; Parents; Fred and Gertude Duncan, brother; Ralph Duncan, Son-in-law; Richie Humphrey, great-grandson; Isaac Corbin of the Coal Hill Community. He is survived by children; Ginger Humphrey of the Coal Hill Community,Tim and Lynn Duncan of the Coal Hill Community, Dennis and Vickie Duncan, Ronnie Duncan, Mike and Tia Duncan of Harriman, Connie and Rick Chadwick of Lenoir City. Grandchildren; Kimberly and Chuck Corbin, Jordan and Kole Pritchett,Jeffrey, Johnathan and Adam Duncan, Jeremy and Kayla Duncan, R.J. and Robert Duncan, Michelle and Donna Duncan, Brian Spears, Travis and Kathy Spears. Six great-grandchildren. Sister; Eva Goldberg of Harriman Care and Rehabitation. Also several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by many friends and relatives.The family will receive friends Monday evening, March 16, 2009 at Schubert Funeral Home Wartburg from 6-8:00 p.m. Graveside service will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., March 17, 2009 in Piney Church cemetery, Oakdale, TN with Bro.Will Gouge officiating. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DUNCAN, KATIE LOU – age 82 of the Joyner Community, passed away Sunday April 8, 2001 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Duncan; parents, Verdie and Sallie Jones; brothers, Leighton Jones and his wife, Edith, and John Henry Jones; brother in law, William O. Wells; sister in law, Alma Jones. Mrs. Duncan is survived by her daughter, Judith Lynn Duncan of the Joyner community; sister, Ruby Wells of Wartburg; brothers & sister in law, Raymond Jones and Tommy & Sue Jones all of Joyner; brother in law, Roger Duncan, of Bristol, Tenn.; sisters in law, Lorraine Makres, also of Bristol, Tenn., Betty Jones of the Stevens Community; special nephew, Dr. Tom Makres of Bristol, Tenn.; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Interment in Union Church Cemetery, Joyner. [Knoville News Sentinal]
DUNCAN, JAMES DAVID, SR., 60 Petros, passed away in his home Monday morning, Feb. 11, 2002 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Isaac and Nellie Marie Duncan; brother Thomas Duncan; sister Joann Cox; special in-laws George and Mauline Morgan and Mary and Willie Bunch. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Bonnie Morgan Duncan; son James David Duncan Jr of Petros; daughter and son-in-law Daniel and Violet Young of Chestnut Ridge; five grandchildren, Zack, Seth and Rose Young of Chestnut Ridge; Isaiah Duncan of Georgia and Victoria Duncan of Wartburg; sisters and brothers, Unive Duncan of Oakdale and special friend Dennis Brock, Hazel and Troy May, Charles Duncan and Wilma Jean Meniur all of Harriman, Ikey and Debby Duncan of Oakdale, Maggie and Gearal Griffin of N. C., Libby and Tony Phillips of Kingston and brother-in-law Don Cox or Wartburg; special extended family members Sarah Riggs, Major and Beaulah Carroll, Ola and Warren Daughtery, Georgia and Johnny Huling, Mabel Duncan, Violet and Lonzo Moore, Edith and Don Cox and Earnest and Beverly Morgan; special friends Alice and Harvey Ferguson of Harriman; special cousins Mary Sue Bunch and Roger Duncan of Petros, A very special thank you to Harriett and Lewis Brown for always being there. Interment in Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DUNCAN, LAWRENCE H. – passed at his home in Petros on July 13, 1999 which was his 59th wedding anniversary.He was preceded in death by his parents, John K. and Annie Engert Duncan; brothers, Leonard and Richard Duncan; sister, Maude Claiborne. Survived by his loving wife, Mozell Ford Duncan; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Jerry W. and Sharon Duncan of Oak Ridge, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Dickey Justice of Coalfield, TN; 2 granddaughters, Eva Renee Duncan of Karns, Melody Justice Kees and husband Bill of Coalfield, TN; 2 grandsons, Jeremy W. Duncan and wife Annie of Nashville, TN and Tracy Justice of Knoxville, TN; sister, Lucy Duncan Patrick of Petros; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Peggy Langley of Oliver Springs. Burial in Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
DUNCAN, MRS. MABLELEEN MORGAN , AGE 63 OF PETROS, WENT TO BE WITH JESUS ON THURSDAY MAY 18, 2006 AT THE LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY. SHE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS; GEORGE AND MAULINE MORGAN; HUSBAND, THOMAS (TOMMY) DUNCAN SR.; GRANDSON, WILLIS McMAHAN AND TWO SISTERS AND FIVE BROTHER-IN-LAW. MRS. DUNCAN IS SURVIVED BY SONS: THOMAS, LAYTON AND RAYMOND DUNCAN; DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: STEPHANIE, NATASHA AND TAMRA DUNCAN. DAUGHTERS: GLORIA McMAHAN AND GOLDA OVERTON. SONS-IN-LAW: DANNY McMAHAN AND DALLEN OVERTON. 14 GRANDCHILDREN: TAMMY, TRISTA, D.J., COCO, CARA, MERTZ, T.C., JIMMY LEE, SUEDE, STEVEN, KAYLYN, JAZZ, JESSACA AND PAUL. 3 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: TRISTAN, ZOE AND JAXSON. BROTHER AND SISTER-IN-LAW, ERNEST AND BEV MORGAN. SISTERS: GEORGIA, BONNIE, HARRITTE, SARA, EDITH, OLA, VIOLET AND BULIA. BROTHERS-IN-LAW: DON COX, RICHARD BROWN, ALONZA MOORE AND MAJOR CARROLL. A HOST OF NIECES AND NEPHEWS, EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND THE LIFE CARE CNA’S AND STAFF, WHOM SHE LOVED DEARLY. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 8P.M. FRIDAY MAY 19, 2006 AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG, WITH BRO. WILL GOUGE OFFICIATING THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FRIDAY FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. PRIOR TO THE SERVICE. GRAVE SIDE SERVICE 12 NOON SATURDAY IN PETROS CEMETERY. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DUNCAN, NELLIE, 83, died April 29, 2001. Preceded by husband Isaac Duncan and son Thomas Duncan. Surviviors: children, Alma and friend, Dennis Duncan, Isacc and wife Debbie Duncan, Charles and wife Jackie Duncan, Hazel and husband Tory May, Joann and husband Don Cox, Libby and husband Tony Phillips, Jean and husband Jerry Menuier, Maggie and husband Gerald Griffin and David and wife Bonnie Duncan; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial in Ollis Cemetery, Oliver Springs. [Morgan County News]
DUNCAN, RANDOL R., 51. of 705 Harvard Ave., (Ohio), died in Elyna Memorial Hospital last after a two day illness. An Elyria resident 16 years, he was bom in Oliver Springs, Tenn., June 18. 1919. Mr. Duncan, a World WarII veteran, was a clerk at NASA, Parma, for 16 years. Surviving are his wife. Ruby E. (nee Beaty), two daughters. Mrs. Linda S. Smith. Mansfield, and Nancy G , Elyria, three sons. John E , Robert R.. both of Elyna. and Jerry L., serving with the Army in Germany: a grandson; his father, William E Duncan; two brothers. Elwood and Warren; a sister. Mrs Imogene Wilson, all of Oliver Springs, Tenn. A brother. Benjamin B Duncan, was killed during World War II. Friends may call at the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home today from 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be Monday at 2 p m in the Union Baptist Church. Oliver Springs, Tenn Burial, under the direction of the Schubert Funeral Home Wartburg. Tenn.. will be in Union Cemetery. Morgan County. Tenn. [Article from the Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, 2/6/1971] [date of death: 2-5-1971]
DUNCAN, RAYMOND ‘SONNY’, JR., 33, passed away Thursday evening, May 24, 2001 in his home in Jamestown. He was preceded in death by his mother Hazel Hurst. He is survived by his wife Lisa Human Duncan: son Tony Ray Duncan: step-sons Joshua Atkinson and Jamie Wright, all of Jamestown: father Raymond Duncan, Sr. of Deer Lodge; sister Lois Ann Young of Lancing and Mindy Dishman of Sunbright: brother Christopher Duncan and Jammie Hawn of Deer Lodge ad Lance Duncan of Jamestown: and mother Flonie Duncan of Jamestown. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 27, at 2 p m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Interment followed in the Union Grove Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday evening from 6 to 9 p. m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. [Morgan County News, 5-31-2001]
DUNCAN, ROBERT ANTHONY – age 37, of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2000 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wartburg. He is survived by wife, Rebecca Goans Duncan of Wartburg; sons, Josh and Brandon Duncan of Wartburg, Nikki Pallitta of Hardeville, SC and Jonathan Bryson of Wartburg; 3 grandchildren, Jay, Amanda, and Joey Pallitta; parents, Tony and Rita (Tipton) Duncan of Wartburg; brother, Mike Duncan of Loudon; sister and brother-in-law, April and Joe Lester; niece, Meredith Duncan of Loudon; nephew, Joseph Lester of Wartburg. Graveside services will be in the Waters Cemetery, Jamestown [From The Knoxville News Sentinel 7 Jan 2000]
DUNCAN SHEILA SEXTON BATES, 39, Glades Community, passed away Oct. 20, 2002. She was a 1981 graduate of Sunbright High School. She is survived by her daughter Amanda Lee Bates; parents Arvel and Delores Sexton of Sunbright; brothers William and wife Rhonda Sexton Jr. and Roger and wife Valerie Sexton; aunts and uncles, Margie Harris, Geneva Fox, Edward and Shirley Ford, Eugene and Janice Ford, Gary and Melody Ford, George and Anita Ford, Willoughby Ford, Raymond and Dean Sexton and Landis and Martha Sexton; nephews William A. Sexton III and Chris Sexton; niece Hope Hunter; several cousins and friends; and special friend Dewayne Strand. The family received friends Tue. evening from 6 to 8 p. m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services were held Wed. Oct. 23, at 1 p. m. in Schubert Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ed Ford officiating. Interment followed in the Albertson Cemetery in the Burrville Community. [Morgan County News]
DUNCAN, MRS. VICKIE E. MULLINS, age 48 of the Boswell Chapel Community, passed away on November 5, 2009 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN after a brief illness. Vickie was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. She was preceded in death by her father; Fred Mullins, Brother; Bill Mullins. She is survived by her Mother; Edna Jean Mullins of Harriman, Husband; Dennis Duncan, Son; Jeremy Duncan, Daughter; Kayla Duncan, Grandson; Aaron Duncan all of Harriman. Brothers and sisters; Jarena (Larry) Bridges, Lynn (Charlie) Fink, Becky (Mike) Wampler, Denise (Don) Clark, all of Harriman, John (Gwen) Mullins of Kingston, Jennice Mullins of Knoxville, Nancy Beard of Rockwood, Robert (Loretta) Mullins, Sue (Fred) Henry of Sunbright, Melodie (Nelson) Key of Georgia. Also numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, 32 nieces, nephews and many friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 1-3:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 with Bro. Robert Laymance officiating. Interment will be in the Piney Church cemetery in Oakdale, TN Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [ Schubert Funeral Home]
DUNLAP, DAISY VIOLA “GRANNY” – age 86, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville. She was born January 20, 1920 in Morgan County. She lived most of her life in Oliver Springs before moving to Coalfield in declining health to live with her daughter, Deloris Patterson. She was a member of Beechpark Baptist Church. She was also the owner & operator of Blue J Drive-in of Oliver Springs for over 15 years. Granny loved visits from family & friends, especially Pastor Walls. She also enjoyed feeding the birds & squirrels. Preceded in death by: her husband, Alvin P. Dunlap; son, Joe D. Dunlap; daughter, Callie J. Dunlap; parents, Joe Ernest & Mary Katherine Lively Roberts; brother, Charlie Roberts; sister, Pearl Breeden. Survivors: son, Rev. Thomas Dunlap & wife, Judith of Virginia Beach, VA; daughters, Teresa Kaufman & husband, Vern of Murfreesboro, Delores Patterson of Coalfield; grandchildren, Joe Dunlap & wife, Gail, Sheila Dunlap, Angela Smith, Tommy Mullins, Kimberly Bell & husband, Tim Simmy Mullins & wife, Kanya, Chastity Bowling & husband, Ian, Leah Edwards, Robby Edwards; 16 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Kathy Dunlap Brooks of Coalfield; a host of extended family members & friends. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, May 19, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Home with funeral service following at 8:00 pm, in the chapel with Rev. Thomas Dunlap & Pastor Garvan Walls officiating. Burial and graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, May 20, 2006 at the Oliver Springs Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs is in charge of all the arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
DUNN, MRS. HELEN HALL, AGE 100 OF CLINTON, PASSED AWAY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2003 AT HER HOME. SHE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 10, 1902 IN PETROS, TENNESSEE TO HULDA SCHUBERT HALL PAGE AND CORNELIUS (CON) D. HALL. IN 1930, SHE MARRIED ROBERT F. DUNN, WHO PRECEDED HER IN DEATH IN 1950. MRS. DUNN WAS AN AGENT FOR THE GREYHOUND AND TRAILWAYS TENNESSEE COACH LINES FOR 27 YEARS IN CLINTON. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF ST. MARKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND A MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF EASTERN STAR, NO. 23, FOR 50+ YEARS. SHE WAS A LOVING MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER WHO ENJOYED SEWING AND COOKING. MRS. DUNN WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER BROTHER, ELMER HALL AND SISTER, MINNIE HATFIELD. SURVIVORS INCLUDE DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW, FRANKIE AND ROY COURTNEY OF CLINTON; GRANDDAUGHTER AND HUSBAND, VICKI COURTNEY-SMITH AND JEFFREY SMITH OF HEISKELL; SPECIAL NIECE, DONNA BULLOCK AND HUSBAND, LYNN BULLOCK OF HALLS; NIECES, BOBBY HOLIWAY OF KNOXVILLE AND GEORGIA BRADLEY AND HUSBAND, EARL OF ZENIA, OHIO; NEPHEWS, ELMER (BUDDY) HALL AND WIFE, YOVONDA OF PETROS, DEWEY (EKIE) HATFIELD AND WIFE, CLOVETTA OF LAFOLLETTE; SEVERAL GREAT-NIECES AND NEPHEWS; THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE CAREGIVERS, KAREN MCGHEE AND LIZ POWERS. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2003 FORM 6-8 PM AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME IN WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 8 PM WITH REV. LEE CATES OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD IN WARTBURG CITY CEMETERY ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003 AT 2 PM WITH REV. JOHN CLARK OFFICIATING. *Pallbearers, Buddy Hall, Lynn Bullock, Pat Bullock, Ekie Hatfield, and Boyd Courtney.
DUNNAWAY, JOE , 67, Sunbright, died in Ohio. Survivors: wife, Mae Kesterson Dunnaway. Children: Mrs. Alex Varga, Mrs. Lloyd Lands, Mrs. Raymond Tipton, Mrs. Earl Moody, and Vernon Harold and W. R. Dunnaway; 21 grandchildren. Sisters, Mr. B.H. Chitwood, Mrs. Ezra Simpson, Mrs. Phillip Olfson, Mrs. Kathryn Hennessee; Brothers, Harrison Dunnaway and Lankford Dunnaway; step-mother, Mrs. Charity Dunnaway.His father was the late W. M. (Uncle Bell) Dunnaway.
Burial in Dayton, Ohio. [Morgan County News dated, 11/25/1964]
DURHAM, DANIEL, age 61, of Deer Lodge, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at his home. Mr. Durham was born June 29, 1948 in Morgan County, Tennessee. He was a drywall/construction worker. Mr. Durham is survived by wife, Barbara Durham of Deer Lodge; son, Danny Durham and wife Nicole; two daughters, Sherry Poe and husband Bobby and Aletta Vespie and husband Matt; eight grandchildren, Matthew Durham, Mariah Poe, Peyton Poe, Owen Vespie, Zach Durham, Levi Durham, Aiden Vespie and Sarah Durham; one great-grandchild, Isaac Durham; and four sisters, Carolyn Howard, Merly Jones, Jeri Young and Wanda Johnson. Mr. Durham was preceded in death by father, Virgil Preston Durham; mother, Lula (Smith) Durham; three brothers, Harold Durham, Russell Durham and J.P. Durham; and grandchild, Brannon Poe. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Friends Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Durham and Bro. Steve Looper officiating. Burial followed in the Friends Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers included Bobby Poe, Matt Vespie, Michael Jones, Jimmy Jones, Ricky Durham, Junior Durham, Gary Durham and Freddie Durham. Jennings Funeral Home of Clarkrange, Tennessee was in charge of services. [Fentress Courier]
DURHAM, HAROLD D., 66, Chestnut Ridge Community, passed away Feb. 7, 2003 in Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. He was born March 4, 1936 and was a lifelong resident of the Chestnut Ridge Community. He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Lula Durham; daughter Donna Gail Durham; and brothers Russell and J.P. Durham. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Pauline (Polly) Lyons Durham of Chestnut Ridge; daughter and son-in-law Marsha and Rex Spurling of the Glades Community; sons and daughters-in-law Ricky and Roena Durham of Clarkrange, Freddie and Karen Durham of Deer Lodge and Gary Durham of Chestnut Ridge; eight grandchildre; two-step-great-grandchildren; sisters Geraldine and Charlie Young of Deer Lodge, Wanda and J. Harold Johnson of Crossville, Carolyn and Ray Howard of Chestnut Ridge and Merly and Eddie Jones of Deer Lodge; brother Daniel and Barb Durham of Chestnut Ridge and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family received friends Sun. eveing Feb. 9, 2003 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Friends Chapel Baptist Church. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Bro. Steve Looper and Bro Bill Durham officiating. Graveside services were Monday morning Feb. 10, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the church cemetery. [Morgan County News]
DURHAM, MRS. ITALY BUNCH, 86 of Oliver Springs, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born April 17, 1923 in Fork Mountain. She was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church of Fork Mountain. She greatly enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. “Aunt Italy” was loved by all and will be dearly missed.Mrs. Durham was preceded in death by her parents: Agee and Bessie Bunch; husband, Dewey Durham; and sisters: Marie (Ed) Overton; Elsie (Joe) Daugherty; and Oma (Anderson) Armes.She is survived by her only brother: Kenneth A. Bunch of Petros; other survivors include her many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, who were like her own children; and dear friend, A.K. and Mildred Silvey. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 27th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Braden officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Indian Creek Cemetery, Oliver Springs. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements [Schubert Funeral Home]
DURHAM, JOHN SKEANS, 68, formerly of Petros, died in Gatliff, Ky., 4/10/1964. Survivors: wife, Grace Lee Durham; brothers, Bill Durham and Andy Durham; sisters: Rhoda West, Mary Hickey and Louisa Moses. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Williamsburg, Ky. [Morgan County News]
DURHAM, WANDA PEARL NEELY, 85, Oneida, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2001 in the Life Care Center in Morgan County. Born in Morgan County Sept. 13, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Willie “Fred” Cordell Neely and Edith McCartt Neely. She was a member ot the First United Methodist Church in Oneida and retired as an LPN from the Scott County Hospital in 1978. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Stevens and Roy Durham; one infant child; four brothers, B. J., Frank A., William C. and James M. Neely and one special aunt, Juanita Williams. She is survived by two sisters, Lucy Freels and husband Kenneth of Glenmary and Ruth Fullbright and husband Lavone of Sunbright; one special aunt, Venna Smith of Wartburg; and many nieces, nephew and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted, Sunday Dec. 23 at 8 p. m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home, Oneida with Rev. Doug Wilder officiating. Music was provided by Dennis Reagan and Becky Wilder. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. in the Union Hill Cemetery in Sunbright. Family served as pallbearers. The family received friends Sunday evening from 6 p.m. until time of the service at 8 p.m. Jones & Son Funeral Home, Oneida, was in charge of the arrangements. [Morgan County News]
DUTY, MR. HENRY ‘BUSTER’, age 78, of Wartburg, went home to be with His Lord on January 25, 2009, at the Life Care Center, Wartburg. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanora Jones Duty, daughter, Rhonda Powers, parents, Tobe and Allie Hesson Duty and several brothers and sisters. Surviving; wife; Dixie Davis Hall DutySon; Roger and wife, Janet Duty, Wartburg; Daughters; Pamela Smith, Sweetwater, Tn. Misty and husband, Malachi Francis, Wartburg. Grand children; Kari Riggle, Kelli Rossiter, Stacy Smith, Lindsay Smith, and MacKeinzie Morgan. Four great-grandchildren. Sister; Irene Whited, Orchelista Tatom, Ruby Garrett, all of Livington. Brother; Huby Duty, of Green Bay, Wis.Douglas “A. L.” Duty, of Livingston. Tn. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M., Jan.27, 2009, Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. With funeral to follow at 8 P.M. with Pastor Brett Pallota and Bro Jimmy Bankon officiaiting. Graveside services will be held Wednesday 1 P.M. at the Elizabeth Cemetery, Lancing. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DYDEN, WILLIAM ALVIN, 62, of Dyden Loop, Crossville, passed away Jan. 9, 2002, in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Jan. 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in Rinnie Cemetery, Bro. Grover Atkinson officiating and special music by Marsha Polson and Janet Brady. He was born Feb. 18, 1939 in Cumberland County, the son of Arvine and Alice Hamby Dyden. He is survived by cousins Judy Arms and Carolyn Griffis of Waverly, Ronnie Dyden of Wartburg, and Oma Hamby of Crossville; and sister Mattie Dyden of Crossville. Pallbearers were Gradis Harville, Enios Sharp, David Garrett, Ronnie Sisco, Bill Buck and Robbie Buck. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. [Crossville Chronicle]
DYER, BARRY EUGENE, of Wartburg died tragically in a car accident on May 1, 1990. He is the son of Billy and Betty Dyer of Wartburg, birth mother Nancy E Knof of Dunedin, Florida, brothers, Jeff, Chuck, Jason, Donnie, sisters Missy and Susan. He is also survived by loving wife Michelle and daughter, Allison and stepson Danny of the Coalfield community. Barry, you are always in our hearts and in our minds. You maybe gone for now until the Lord brings us back together. [submitted]
DYER, BERNARD – age 68 of Wartburg, passed away June 2, 2000. He attended UT majoring in electrical engineering and was employed by the Morgan County Schools for nineteen years as a vocational instructor. He also served four years in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitt & Elsie Dyer; daughter, Patricia Ann Milliken; sister,
Reba; brothers, Elec and Bill Dyer. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Maden Dyer; daughters, Pamela and husband, Jeff Davis, Portia and husband, Brandon Peters; sons, Michael and wife, Gina Dyer, Mitchell and wife, Glenda Dyer, Alan Dyer; ten grandchildren; sister, Jean Newport; brother, Herman Dyer; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Burial in Flat Fork Cemetery, Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
DYER, BETTY FRANCIS TIDWELL, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2008 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She is survived by her daughter, Esther Dyer of Oak Ridge; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer & Frank Susak of Wartburg; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Sean and Charlotte Mantooth of Oak Ridge; granddaughters & grandsons-in-law, Christy & Brandon White of Oak Ridge, Erin & Scott Perry of Monroe, NC, Valerie & John Pauley of Morristown, TN, and Roseanne & Justin Humbert of Columbia,TN; six great grandchildren, Caleb, Chloe, Carleigh, Cedric, & Clementine White of Oak Ridge and Bryson Perry of Monroe NC; sisters, Mary Jo Brewer and Louise Schubert of Wartburg and Rita Isham of Lexington, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Dyer; parents James A. & Rose Tidwell;
brothers Max, Dean, Homer, Sid, John & Rex Tidwell; greatgrandson, Maximillian Sean Mantooth. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, at Liberty Baptist Church in Wartburg with a celebration of life service to follow at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, it is Betty’s request that any memorials be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. [wecoradio.com]
DYER, MRS. EILEEN ELIZABETH, age 69 of Harriman, born March 15, 1939 in Chicago, IL, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at her home. She was a member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church, Harriman. She was preceded in death by parents; James Vincent Nuccio and Martha Elizabeth Nuccio, step-mother; Maria K. Nuccio, step-brothers; Bob and Tom Mack, grandson; Dustin Dyer and great-grandson; Nathan Jackson. Mrs. Dyer is survived by husband; Albert (Buddy) Nathan DyerChildren; Mary Jo Monacelli of Tuscon, AZ, David and wife Tracy Dyer of Clinton, Jerry and wife Darlene Dyer of Oliver Springs, Marilyn and husband Mark Lanham of Knoxville, Teresa and husband Greg Noe of Harriman, Donna and husband Kim Crabtree of Kingston, John and wife Michelle Dyer of Harriman, Tim Dyer of Knoxville. 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchidren. Sister; Carole Borkowicz of Chicago, Il, brother; Jimmy Nuccio of Chicago, IL Special friend; Kathy Seiber. And a host of other family, friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Tuesday February 17, 2009 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral servicewill follow at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Sonny Johnson officiating.Graveside service will be Wednesday at
11:00 A.M. in the Sunbright Cemetery.[Schubert Funeral Home]
DYER, MR. FOY – age 66, of Sunbright, TN, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2003 in the Scott County Hospital, following an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Dyer; parents, Albert and Mary Holder Dyer Huckaby. He is survived by four children: Karen, Rich, James and Lisa, all of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren, Natasha, Katherine, and Max; sisters, Madeline Daniel of Ann Arbor, MI, Gwendolyn Moffitt, of Robbins, TN, Virginia Shannon, of Franklin, OH; brothers, William, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Burl, of Rib Lake, WI, Albert, of Harriman, Joe and Troy, of Sunbright; several nieces and nephews, neighbors and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg, with Reverend Charles Webb and nephew, Jeff Dyer officiating. Interment will be in the Sunbright Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
DYER, MR. HERMAN, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2006 at his home in Oak Ridge after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; Mitt and Elsie Hamby Dyer, Sister; Jean Newport, brothers; Bill and Bernard Dyer, infant brother and sister; Alex and Reba Dyer, He is survived by his wife of 58 years; Betty Tidwell Dyer,Daughter; Ester Dyer of Oak Ridge, Daughter and Son-in-law; Jennifer and Frank Susak of Wartburg, Grandson; Sean Mantooth of Los Angeles, CA, Granddaughters and grandsons-in-law; Christy and Brandon White of Oak Ridge, Erin and Scott Perry of Monroe, N.C., Valerie and John Pauley of Morristown, TN, Roseanne and Justin Humbert of Nashville, TN, Four great-grandchildren;
Caleb, Chloe, Carleigh and Cedric White of Oak Ridge, Brother-in law; Burl Newport of Wartburg, Friends and honorary pall bearers; Dr. Robert Fuller, Jerry Presnell, George Richmond, John Seto and Howard Vandergriff. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, October 15, 2006 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, TN. [Schubert Funeral Home]
DYLE, DAVID Sr., 51, Deer Lodge, died April 19, 1999. Preceded by parents, Casto and Amy Merley Dyle. Survivors, wife, Paula Clark Dyle; children, David Dyle Jr., and Sue Humphreys, Dennis Dyle and Julie Hawn, Darrian L. and Christy Dyle, Shellia Dyle, Scott Dyle and Fay Klopfenstein; sister, Marilyn and husband Cecil Goode; brother, Alfred and 10 grandchildren. (place of burial not shown) [Morgan County News]
DYLE, RICHARD NATHAINEL, Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, (2005) at Schubert Funeral Home of Wartburg. The Rev. Auther Nance will officiate. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, in Potters Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Dyle was of the Baptist faith. He served in World War II and retired from general processing. He was an avid gardener and he loved to fish and hunt. He was a devoted husband and father.Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Johnnie A. Dial; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Anna Dyle, Richard and Brenda Dyle and Judd Dyle and friend Jessie; daughters and sons-in-law, Willa and Michael Blackburn and Linda and Clovis Potter; grandsons, Johnny Mathews, Billy Dyle, Ricky, Terry and Rocky Potter and Michael Dyle; granddaughters, Lisa Rollins, Bobbie Blackburn, Linda Jean Bell, Darlene Dyle, Leona Dyle, Amanda Dyle, Andrea Reagan and Dana Maddle; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Dyle; brother, Casto Dyle; sister, Beulah Robbins; son, Bobby Ray Dyle; and infant granddaughter, Sharon Ann Dyle. Pallbearers will be Johnny Mathews, Michael Dyle, Judd Dyle, Billy Dyle, Ricky Potter, Andy Hood, Dan Shockley and Larry Bell. Honorary pallbearers will be Lisa Rollins, Bobbie Blackburn, Leona Dyle and Linda Bell. Schubert Funeral Home of Wartburg is in charge of the arrangements. [Crossville Chronicle]
DYLES, THOMAS PLESS 78, formerly of Cumberland Co, now of Frankfort and Potters Chapel, died 9/27/1965. Survivors: Son, William Dyles; daughter; Delia Falson, Hazel Aho, Pearl Horton; brothers, Jackson Dyles; sister, Anna Dyles.
Burial: Potters Chapel Cemetery. [Morgan County News]