“G” Obituaries – Morgan County, Tennessee, Genealogy & History

‘G’ Obituaries of Morgan County

GALIYANO, BILL JR., 48, Oakdale, died Aug. 30, 2000. Preceded by father, Bill Galiyano Sr., and brother, Gregory Galiyano. Survivors, long time companion Paulette Dolbow; son Matthew Negley; daughter, Leigh Ann Negley; mother Ida Galiyano McGuire and sister, Sharon Pugh. No burial site shown. Memorial scheduled for later date. [Morgan County News]

GALLOWAY, ANNA RICKER, 47, of Wilmington, N. C., died May 21, 1974. She was a former resident of Sunbright. She was the daughter of the late Ervin and Maggie Bell Ricker. Survivors, sisters, Mrs. William M. Abrams of Wilmington and Mrs. Clifton W. Lawson of Greenville; four brothers, Joe and Leland Ricker of N.C., Walter D. Ricker of Limestone, Tn and Estol Ricker of Johnson City. Tn. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Wilmington. (Morgan County News.)

GALLOWAY CORN PHILLIPS, CHARLENE – age 96, of The Burrville Community, passed away Jan. 26, 1999 Wartburg. She was born June 12, 1902. She was preceded in death by husbands, William Corn and Loran A. Phillips; parents, Samuel A. and Mary Peters Galloway of the Burrville Community. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by sisters,
Emma Lewallen, Edith Hughes, Carrie Curry, Lillis Pemberton; brothers, George, Evans R. and Samuel C. Phillips. Surviving: sisters-in-law, Emma Galloway of Burrville, TN and June Galloway of Oneida, TN; several nieces and
nephews. Graveside The Galloway Family Cemetery in Burrville. [ Knoxville News Sentinel]

GALLOWAY, CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ EDWARD, 65, of Jamestown formerly of Morgan County, died, Oct 4, 1996 in Fentress County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by parents Lee O. and Gertrude K. Smith Galloway and brother Darnce N. Galloway. Survivors: son, Clifton Galloway of Sunbright; daughters, Trudie Smith of Chatt., and Julie Harden of Knoxville; stepsons, Jerry Kirby and Frank Kirby of Ky.; 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, James Galloway of Mich, Paul Galloway of Cleveland and Eugene Galloway of Calif., sisters, Faye Clark of Maryville, Leta Countryman and Joyce Miller both of Mich., and special friends, Lillie Mae Hicks and children. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery.
(Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, REV. CHARLES– “Uncle” Charlie Galloway age 95 died Jan. 30, 1962. He was born in 1866, the son of Edley and Lucy Byrd Galloway. In 1888 in married Ocie Brotherton of Nashville. She died in 1939. They had eight children-only two survive; Mrs. Beatty and son Lee Galloway of Deer Lodge. 19 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren also survive.
Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. Pastors of the Sunbright are served as pallbearers. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, CHESTER A. , 79, of Sunbright, died March 31, 1988. Survivors: Nydia Donahue Galloway; daughters, Patricia Goad, Deloris Davis and Christine Honeycutt. Brothers: Ott, Clenus and Clifford Galloway all of Sunbright. 17 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Interment in Piney Cemetery, Oakdale. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, CLENUS, 73, Sunbright, died Feb 4, 1999 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was a veteran of W. W. II. Preceded by parents, brothers and sister. Survivors, nieces, Patricia Goad and Deloris Lay both of Sunbright, Susie Strike of Karns and Charlotte Bachelor; nephew Gary Galloway of Hickson. Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GALLOWAY, MRS. DELORIS ANN, age 62, of Sunbright, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2008. She was raised in the Sunbright community, and graduated from Sunbright High School in 1964. She was preceded in death by her parents: Chester and Nydia (Donahue) Galloway; a special grandson; great-granddaughter, Jocelyn Paige Bowman; and two special nephews: Mitchell and Greg Goad.She is survived by ten children: Regina and husband, Bryant Jones of Chestnut Ridge, Kim and husband, Wayne Barnes of Sunbright, Ronda Rogers of Wartburg, Patty and husband, James Collins of Summerville, GA, John
Davis of Lancing, Charlis and husband, Tommy Petrey of Lancing, Darlla and husband, Wayne Williams of Warburg, Ricky and wife, Jessica Davis of Deer Lodge, Candice and husband, David Kidwell of Oak Ridge, and Tendre and husband, Trey Sexton of Sunbright. Twenty-three grandchildren: Jessica; Justin and wife, Sissy; Brandon; Sarah; Andrea; Christopher; Tasha; DJ and wife, Danna; Dustin; Monica; Kristen; Christopher; Samantha; Chesley; Madeline; Danielle; Dakota; Dillon; Gabe; Tabitha; Wes; Jordan; and Trevor; Two very dear sisters: Christine McCartt Honeycutt of Taylor Michigan, and Patricia and husband, Robert Goad of Lancing; eight great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and the fathers of her children, Ronnie Rogers of Chattanooga and Charles Davis of Sunbright.The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 15th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Herb Judkins officiating. A graveside service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the Piney Church
Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GALLOWAY, EMMA SUMMER – wife of the late Evans R. Galloway of Burrville, Tenn., passed away Wed., Feb. 3, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Matilda Taylor Summer. Emma was a retired school teacher, having taught in the schools of Morgan County for several years. Funeral service will be held Fri., Feb. 5, 1999, 2 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright with Rev. Ralph Nance officiating. Interment will follow in the Galloway Cemetery, Burrville. The family will receive friends Fri., 12-2 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright.

GALLOWAY, EVELYN NITZSCHE, 62, of Sunbright died Feb. 3, 1998. Preceded in death by a son, Scott D. Galloway.
Survivors: husband of 31 years, Roger D. Galloway, sons , J. Sam James of N.C., and Fred L. James of Sunbright; daughters, Deborah J. Davis of Wartburg and Becky L. Galloway of Sunbright. 12 grandchildren, brother Harold Nitzsche; sisters, Lola Henry and Pauline Sumner all of Sunbright. Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, EVERETT, 79, Sunbright, died, May 13, 1999. Preceded by wife Hattie Wanda Newport Galloway. Survivors: son, Roger D. Galloway; 4 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Beaty and Edith Northrup. Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GALLOWAY, FRANKLIN HERBERT, 68, died Wednesday Jan. 8, 1997 in his home in the Bitter Creek Community of Morgan County. He was a member of the White Oak Missionary Baptist Church of Sunbright. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Ollie Walker Galloway; and brothers, Orville and Kenneth Galloway and Freeman Davis. He is survived by wife of 46 years, Wanda Hamby Galloway; sons and daughters-in-law Gary Franklin and Jean Galloway of Knoxville, Dennis Ray and Joann Cromwell Galloway of the Bitter Creek Community and Eddie Lee Galloway of Harriman; brother, Everett Galloway of Sunbright; sisters, Marie Beatty of Wartburg, Edith Walker Northrup of Sunbright and Jonell Ruyon of Owensboro, Ky.; two grandaughters, Courtney and Erin Galloway. Burial in Sunbright City Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GALLOWAY, GEORGE CARPENTER, 97, died March 7, l963 in Flint Michigan. He was the youngest of 12 children of John and Mary Carpenter Galloway who were married in 1848 in Fentress County. George married Caroline Shepard of Rugby in 1894. She preceded in death in 1956. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Wiegmink of Michigan. He is buried beside his wife in Grand Rapids, Mich. (Morgan County News dated, March 21, 1963)

GALLOWAY, HATTIE WANDA NEWPORT, 70, of Sunbright died Jan 3, 1997. Preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, one sister and one brother. Survivors: husband, Everett Galloway; son, Roger Dale Galloway and wife Evelyn. Four grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren and five sisters. Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, HILDRETH HAWN, 85, of Oliver Springs, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born July 29, 1918, in Deer Lodge, she was the daughter of Edward Samuel Hawn and Bertha Jones Hawn. She moved to Oliver Springs in 1945. She was a member of Oliver Springs United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She worked at the Parents Day Out program at a United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Don Galloway; a brother, Harold Hawn; and by three sisters, Hazel Varga, Herma Hawn and Hirl Hawn. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Ellen Wood and husband, Dean, of Oliver Springs; four grandsons, Russ Jamerson and wife, Kristi, of Houston, Texas, Roger Jamerson and wife, Penny, of Nashua, N.H., and Barkley Galloway and Barrett Galloway, both of North Carolina; three great-grandchildren, Parker Jamerson, Josh Jamerson and Katie Jamerson; and by a sister, Hallie Martin and husband, Charles, of Memphis. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2004, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Bobby Barton officiating. A private graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Deer Lodge. The family requests any memorials be in the form of contributions to Oliver Springs United Methodist Church, Music Fund, P.O. Box 393, Oliver Springs, TN 37840. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]

GALLOWAY, HURGIN W., SR. – age 91, of Sunbright, passed from this life on Friday, January 8, 1999, after an extended illness. He was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Sunbright, a veteran of WWII and retired after 44 years of service with the Southern Railway System. He was a lifelong resident of Morgan County. He is preceded in death by: his wife of 57 years, Ruby York Galloway; two children, Billy Odell and Anna Lou Galloway; parents, Leander C. and Edie England Galloway; sister, Rebecca Summers Galloway; and three brothers, Charles, Leslie and Lee Galloway. He is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, H.W. Galloway, Jr. of Lancing, Larry C. and Glenda Galloway of Lancing, and Joe Dan and Janett Galloway of Sunbright; seven grandchildren, Bill and Mary Galloway and Paul and Bridgette Galloway of Maryville, Greg and Sandra Galloway Smith of Crossville, Phillip and CathyGalloway Stafford of LaFayette, Christopher and Julie Galloway of
Cookeville, Joseph Sean and Jennifer Galloway of Oak Ridge, Woody and Julie Galloway Smith of Sunbright; six great-grandchildren, Corell, Dylon, Kaigan, Collin and Coby Galloway and Taylor Stafford; two sisters, Bess McKeethan of Oliver Springs and Loraine Stringfield of Wartburg. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Burial at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Phillip Jones officiating. [From The Knoxville News Sentinel 10 jan 1999]

GALLOWAY, MR. JAMES, AGE 63, PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME IN WARTBURG. HE WAS A BELOVED FATHER, HUSBAND AND BROTHER. HE WAS A 10 YEAR VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY AND SERVED HONORABLY IN THE PACIFIC THROUGH THE VIETNAM CONFLICT. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS, LEE ODEN AND GERTRUDE SMITH GALLOWAY. BROTHERS, CHARLES EDWARD AND DARNCE NATHANIAL GALLOWAY.
HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE, KEIKO GALLOWAY OF MOUNT CLEMENS, MI. DAUGHTER, NAOMI GALLOWAY OF PORT HURON, MI. SON AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, STEVEN AND JENNIFER GALLOWAY OF LANSING , MI. SISTERS, FAYE CUTSHAW OF MARYVILLE, TN., LETA COUNTRYMAN OF WARTBURG, TN. AND JOYCE AND HUSBAND CARL MILLER OF SEARS, MI. BROTHERS, PAUL AND WIFE JUDY GALLOWAY OF CHARLESTON, TN. AND GENE GALLOWAY OF COOKEVILLE, TN. ALSO SEVERAL AUNTS, UNCLES, NIECES, NEPHEWS AND FRIENDS. FAMILY REQUEST MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE MADE TO THE V.F.W. HOME FOR VETERANS, 221 WAR MEMORIAL BLDG., NASHVILLE, TN 37219 THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2004 AT UNION GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH FROM 12:00 TO 2:00 P.M.. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 2:00 WITH BRO. FRANK KIRBY OFFICIATING.INTERMENT WILL BE IN THE CHURCH CEMETERY. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. [Schubert Funeral Home] (Date of death was not give in obituary-date published in paper, -2-11-2004)

GALLOWAY, JOANN HELEN CROMWELL, age 44 of the Bitter Creek Community, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008 at her home. She helped operate the Galloway Market in Bitter Creek. She was preceded in death by her Father James L Cromwell , infant brother James Allen Cromwell, brother in law Roger Gilmore nephew Eric Bryant Grandparents, Roscoe and Stella Cromwell and Rhoda Portelli and Father-in-law, Frank Galloway; and half brother Frankie Manis . She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Dennis Galloway of the Bitter Creek community; mother, Julia Ann Cromwell of Oakdale; sister: Linda Cromwell of Harriman; brother: Jay Cromwell of Oakdale; niece: Alicia of Harriman; mother-in-law: Wanda Galloway of Bitter Creek; and beloved dog, Taz; Brothers-in-law: Gary and Jean Galloway of Knoxville and Eddie Galloway of Harriman; and nieces Erin and Courtney of Knoxville. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 19th from 12 to 2 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Charles Webb officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunbright Cemetery.

GALLOWAY, MR. JOHN W., SR. — age 77 of Sunbright, Tn (Burrville community) died March 31, 2005. He was born November 5, 1927, in Burrville, Morgan County, Tn. John was happiest when serving the needs of others. He spent 55 years serving the community in working to provide quality education and medical care and other needs. For the past 25 years, he has been administrator of the Morgan County Medical Center in Wartburg, Tn. He worked with many organizations dedicated to improve health care in rural communities. He was a long-time member of the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA) and served as chairman of the board of directors in 1996-97 and 2000-2001. He was a member of the East Tennessee Community Services Agency Board,Tennessee Gas & Oil Board, the East Tennessee Regional Health Board and the Community Health Network of TPCA and was currently serving as its board president. Prior to entering the health care industry, John was an educator for more than 30 years. He began his career in education as a teacher and principal of the Burrville School in 1950. He became principal of Sunbright School in 1960 and served as Superintendent of Schools for Morgan County from 1972 to 1980. John felt one of his greatest career accomplishments was working with the county judge to set up a state retirement system for all county employees, which was completed in the early 1970s. He served in World War II with the 25th Mechanized Calvary Regiment I Osaka, Japan. He held a bachelor’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee. He was a Justice of the Peace in Morgan County for 12 years beginning in 1960 and continued to serve as a notary public for many years. John was a member of New Faith Lodge 768 F & AM in Sunbright and also is a 32 degree Mason. He was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, George F. and Josie Galloway and brother, Samuel J. Galloway. He is survived by his wife, Avilee Garrett Galloway; daughter, Karla Galloway Harvill and husband, Doug of Atlanta, Ga.; sons: John W. Galloway, Jr., and wife, Pam and their daughters, Laura and Amanda of Jamestown, Tn. and Alan Galloway and wife, Mary and their sons, Richard and Kyle, of Cookeville, Tn. He is also survived by his brothers: Victor R. Galloway of Sparta and George D. Galloway of Sunbrigh; sister, Mary Haagen of Grand Rapids, Mich., and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 2, 2005 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Frank Kirby and Rev. Wayne Cromwell officiating. A graveside service will be held Sunday, April 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Burville. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GALLOWAY,. JOSEPHINE RYAN, 79, wife of the late George D. Galloway, of Burrville died at her home. Survivors: three sons, John of Burrville, George D. of Sunbright, and Victor of Nashville: one daughter, Mary Haagen of Grand Rapids, Mich, and one sister, Jessie Bales of Sunbright and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
(Morgan County News – dated – May 23, 1974)

GALLOWAY, JUNE S., 95, a resident of The Highlands in Somerset, Kentucky, passed away January 29, 2009, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky. Born in Lansing, Tenn., June 2, 1913, she was preceded in death by her parents, Austin Smith and Mary Elizabeth Coutta Shadow; her husband, Samuel C. Galloway; one grandson, Eric Brown; one infant brother, and three sisters. She was a retired teacher and social worker for the State of Tennessee for many years; and was very active in the Oneida community and First United Methodist Church of Oneida, where she was a long-time member. She owned and operated the Galloway Motel in Oneida for 45 years before moving to The Highlands. She is survived by one son, Samuel C. Galloway and wife, Deborah L., of Bronston, Ky.; one daughter, Susie Lewis of Somerset, Ky.; and many other relatives.Funeral service was conducted February 1, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Dennis Ford and Pastor Ernest Woods officiating. Musical selections were performed by the congregation with Beth Furrer as pianist.Obituary provided courtesy of West-Murley Funeral Home. [Scott County Newspaper]

GALLOWAY, LEE , 59, of Sunbright, died Nov. 29, 1974. Survivors, brothers, Hurgin and Charlie Galloway; sisters, Rebecca Summers of Ohio, and Lorene Stringfield of Sunbright and Bess McKeethan of Knoxville.
Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, LOIS E. , 78, of Sunbright died Aug. 23, 1990. She was the daughter of the late Wiley and Bessie England . Preceded in death by an infant son and two brothers, Lester, (Ab) England and Loyd England both of Sunbright. Survivors: husband. R. C. Galloway; daughter, Charlotte Floyd of Kingsport Tn., grandaughters, Mrs. Jerry D. Manley of Nashville and Mrs. Thomas R., Moore of S.C.: two half brothers; Thomas Hutchison of Fla., and Reid Hutchison of Kingston.
Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, MARY ELIZABETH PETERS, was born May 11, 1866 and went home to be with Jesus May 15, 1953.
She was married to Samuel A. Galloway on Oct. 7. 1885. There were nine children, eight of whom are still living:
Mrs. C. K. Llewellyn, Oneida: Mrs. T. L. Curry of Ala; Mrs Grover Pemberton, Oneida; Mrs William Corn, Burrville; three sons, George, Evans of Burrville, Sam C. of Oneida; brother, Rev. John Peters of Burrville; sister, Minnie Langdoc of Ind; 12 grandchildren and nine great grand-children. (Morgan County News dated 5/28/1953)
(Ed note-Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry & Frankie Young Peters)

GALLOWAY, MARY JANE INNIS 82, Sunbright. Preceded by, husband, Francis Galloway who died 7 years previous. Suvivors: sons, Clifford, Chester, Otto, Kenneth and Clenus; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grand-children.; sister, Ollie Innis.
Sunbright Cemetery [Morgan County News dated 9/23/1965]

GALLOWAY, MINOR SHANNON, died April 6, 1965. She was the widow of the late Napolean C. Galloway. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. T. R. Shannon. She had made her home with a niece, Miss Ruth Brown and a sister, Miss Annie Shannon of Harriman. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, NORA BELLE, 82, Sunbright. Survivors: Mrs. Charles Summers and Mrs. R., E. West Sr. Brothers: Hugh K. Jones, Tom Jones; step-sisters, Mrs. S. J. Norris, Mrs. Henry Anderson, Mrs. Ida Stonecipher and Mrs. Alma Minor. Step-brother, W.M. Jones. She was the daughter of the late James Martin and Mary Jane Forster Galloway.
Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 11/5/1965]

GALLOWAY, NYDIA DONAHUE, 74, died April 28, 1988. She was the wife of the late Chester A. Galloway who died March 31, 1988. Also preceded by two grandsons, Mitchell and Greg Goad. Survivors: daughters, Christine Honeycutt of Mich.; Patricia Goad of Lancing, Deloris Davis of Sunbright: brothers, James Donahue, of Ky., Mike and Junior Donahue of Ohio, and sister, Mrs Seals Westmoreland of Bulls Gap, Tn. Interment in Piney Cemetery, Oakdale. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, ORAL L., 77, of Sunbright, died Jan 9, 1997. Preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Adra Howard Galloway. Survived by special cousin, Ross Howard of Sunbright. Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, OTT, 85, of Sunbright, died March 17, 1996. Preceded in death by his wife Lucile Holder Galloway and an infant son. Survivors: brothers, Clenus Galloway of Sunbright and Cliffors Galloway of Kingsport. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. (Morgan Co. News)

GALLOWAY, RALPH, 75, Nashville, formerly of Sunbright and Burrville. Preceded by parents, Tim and Josie Galloway. Survivors: Zelphia Preston Galloway. Sons, Orville, Everett and Frank. Daughter, Edith Walker, and Mrs. Harve Beatty. Step-sons, Elmer, Charles, James and Sammy Preston. Step-daughters: Pearl, Margie and Silva. Brothers: William, Ed and Oliver Galloway. Sisters, Eva Schick, Phena Jackson and Edna Schick. [Morgan County News]

GALLOWAY, R. C., 90, of Sunbright, died, Feb 24, 1997. Survivors: daughter and husband, Charlotte and Allen Batchelor of S. C.; granddaughters, Rebecca Loyd of Kingsport and Cynthisa Manleuy of Nashville and great-granddaughter, Mary Jane Manley of Nashville. Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, RUBY YORK, 81, of Sunbright, died March 10, 1992. Preceded in death by children, Anna Lou and Billy Odel Galloway, parents, George M. and Ann Lynch York, sister Edith York Jones, brothers, Omer and Goldman York. Survivors: husband, Hurgin W. Galloway; sons. H.W. Galloway, Jr., Larry C. and wife Glenna Galloway and Joe D. and wife Janet Galloway. grandchildren; Bill, Paul, Sandra Galloway Smith, Cathy and Chris Galloway and Sean and Julia Galloway; one great-grandchild,
Kaigan Alexis Galloway ; sister, Opal York Brooks, brother, Ollie York. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
(Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, SAMUEL ADLEY, died, 1/16/1940 (click on name for complete obit)

GALLOWAY, ‘JUDGE’ SAMUEL JOSEPH, age 47, died at a Nashville Hospital August, 1972. He was the son of George F. Galloway, who died only about a month ago. His mother, the former Josie Ryon survives. Also surviving; wife, Fern Jones Galloway whom he married in 1946; sons, Gregory Galloway, and Roger Galloway; daughters, Teresa, and Jennifer and a grandson, Christoper Michael Glaloway; brothers, Victor Galloway, John W. Galloway, and George Donley; sister, Mrs. Charles Haagen. Burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Burrville. (Morgan County News 7/1972)

GALLOWAY, THELMA, 67, of Sunbright, died Dec. 6, 1990. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Galloway. Survivors, son, Kenneth Gary Galloway of Hixon; daughter, Sue Strike of Karns, 5 grandchildren; brother, Ed White, of LaFollete; sisters, Edit Davis of Ind. and Hazel White of Lafollete; half-brothers, Wayne , Cordell, Roy and Delbert Longmire; half-sisters, Juanita Brewer, Betty Wilson and Barbara Conner. Interment in Sunbright Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GALLOWAY, VICTOR RYAN, 88 of Sparta, TN. formerly of Morgan County, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Life Care Center of Sparta, TN. Mr. Galloway was born April 28, 1921 in Burrville. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a radar man on the minesweepers U.S.S. Redstart and U.S.S. Revenge. Mr. Galloway received his law degree from Cumberland University in Lebanon and worked most of his career as an attorney for Hartford Insurance in Nashville. He was preceded in death by his parents; George F. and Josie Ryan Galloway, two brothers; Samuel Galloway and John W. Galloway, Sr. and great nephew, Chris Galloway. He is survived by a sister, Mary E. Haagen of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Brother; George D. Galloway of Sunbright; sister-in-law; Fern Galloway of Nashville; six nieces, Teresa Covington, Jennifer Brindley, Terry
Miling, Karla Harvill, Melissa Miling and Lori Lyons; and four nephews, Gregory Galloway, Roger Galloway, John W. Galloway, Jr. and Alan B. Galloway; close friend, Jake Libby and godson, Victor Libby as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, June 19, 2009 from 10- 11:00 a.m.(EDT) at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright, TN. Funeral servives will begin at 11 a.m. with Bro. Frank Kirby officiating. Internment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Burrville. Pallbearers will be family and friends.Schubert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GALLUP, HAYDEN, 78, Hawthorne, Nev., formerly of Oakdale, died April 7, 2001 in Reno. He resided in Oakdale until 1942, was a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran having served in the Pacific during World War II. Preceded by parents Hayden and Delsye Gallup. Survivors: daughter, Delsye Mills of Carson City. Nev., step-daughter Lana Kemper of Henderson, Nev., step-son, Earl Harris of Hawthrone; sisters Anita Jane Gallup of Oakdale and Paulikne Morgan of Rockwood; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation and burial in Nevada. [Morgan County News]

GAMBLE, GEORGE ‘DAN’ 56 of Oakdale died March 26, 1998. Survivors: wife, Martha Gamble; son, Michael Lee Gamble; daughters, Angela Michelle Gamble Foster and Karlene Gamble and Marty Briley; three grandchilden; mother, Marie Wakefield; sisters, Patricia Wakefield and Barbara Axmacher.

GANN, BONNIE LEE POWERS, AGE 87 OF FENTRESS COUNTY, (FORMERLY OF OAK RIDGE), PASSED AWAY AT THE HOME OF HER DAUGHTER, DARLENE SHADRICK ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2003. MS. GANN WAS BORN IN MEIGS COUNTY ON JUNE 8, 1916. SHE SPENT MANY YEARS CARING FOR CHILDREN IN THE OAK RIDGE AREA. IN LATER YEARS, MS. GANN WAS A HOMEMAKER WHO LOVED READING, SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY, THE OUTDOORS, AND GOSPEL MUSIC. SHE SPENT MOST OF HER LIFE IN ROANE, ANDERSON, AND FENTRESS COUNTIES. MS. GANN WAS A MEMBER OF THE BAPTIST FAITH. MS. GANN IS SURVIVED BY HER TWO DAUGHTERS, DARLENE SHADRICK AND HUSBAND, JESSIE OF FENTRESS COUNTY, AND BRENDA GARDNER OF OAK RIDGE; ONE SON CHARLES “RANDY” GANN AND WIFE, DORIS OF OAK RIDGE. SHE IS ALSO SURVIVED BY TEN GRANDCHILDREN AND THIRTEEN GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN. MS. GANN WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, JOHN AND EMMA POWERS. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS ON FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 15, 2003 FROM 6-8 PM (EST) AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME IN WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 8 PM (EST) WITH REV. DALE COX OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AT 12 P.M.(EST) IN CRAB ORCHARD CEMETERY, OAKDALE. [Schuberts Funeral Home]

GANN, COREY WRAY ALLEN the infant son of Kenneth Allen and Carmin Renae Seeber Gann of Wartburg, died Thursday, June 4, 1998, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. In addition to his parents, Corey is survived by his grandparents, Wanda Seeber of Harriman and Harlan Seeber and John L., and Elizabeth “Beth” Gann, all of Oliver Springs; and his great-grandmother, Evelyn Phillips of Oliver Springs. Interment In Anderson Memorial Gardens, Oliver Springs Highway, Clinton. (The Oak Ridger)

GANN, MACEL LORENE, 75, of the Dyllis community of Roane County, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, at her home. Mrs. Gann was born in Morgan County on Jan. 9, 1925. She had lived in this area all her life. She had worked as a chemical operator at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant. She had also worked at Burlington Mills and last worked for the Roane County Board of Education. Mrs. Gann was a longtime member of Dyllis Baptist Church.She is survived by her husband, James C. Gann; her sons, James D. Gann and his wife, Donna, and Darrell Gann and his wife, Michelle, all of Dyllis; her daughter, Doris Chadwell and her husband, Michael, of Atlanta, Ga.; her grandchildren, Matthew Gann, Justin Gann, Jason Chadwell and Lauren Chadwell; and her sister, Joyce Ott and her husband, Charles, of Greeneville. Her parents, Lee and Virgie Stringfield Underwood, and three brothers, Olaf Underwood, Gene Underwood and Guy Underwood, died earlier. The funeral will be held at 8 tonight, Sept. 14, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Thomas Tapp officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Oliver Springs Highway, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.[ September 14, 2000, The Oak Ridger]

GANN, WILLIAM B., 93, died April 21, 1966. He was a resident of the Annadel Community and later the Piney Community. Survivors: daughter, Julia Ensminger of Knoxville, sister, Susie Brock of Wartburg, and brother, Sam Gann of Calif. Burial was in Piney Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GARDNER, JOYCE CAROL 64, Deer Lodge, died Dec. 30, 1997. Preceded by husband, Harry (Bud) Gardner; son, Harry, (Buddy) Gardner; parents, Clyde Wakefield and Beulah Massy; brother, Richard Instance. Survivors: daughter, Cathy Fraiser; sons, Danny and wife Gayle Gardner and Dennis and wife Anna Gardner; daughters, Debbie Duncan and Sue Cone; sisters, Pam and Vivian. 20 grandchildren and 5 g-grandchildren; Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GARDNER, MS. CHERYL

Private services will be held at a later date.
[Schubert Funeral Home]
(posted 9/1/2009)

GARNER, JAMES VINCENT, 25, of Coalfield, died Friday, March 11, 2005, in Wartburg. He was born on Oct. 11, 1979, in Oak Ridge, and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Garner was preceded in death by his father, Howard M. Garner, and by his maternal grandmother, Winnie I. Marlowe. He was a 2002 graduate of the Michael Dunn Center. His greatest interests were race cars, trains, and fire trucks. Mr. Garner is survived by his mother, Nancy Marlowe Parker; his brother, Jason Hoskins; his sister, Tissa Parker, all of Coalfield; his maternal grandfather, Roy Marlowe of Oliver Springs; his uncles, Steve Marlowe and wife, Sheila, Rodney Marlowe, Gary Marlowe and Russell Marlowe, all of Oliver Springs, and Roy Marlowe Jr. of Coalfield; his aunt, Louise Wood and husband, Billy, of Oliver Springs; his special friend and caregiver, Anita Phillips of Wartburg. The funeral was held Saturday, March 12, 2005, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Todd Hardin officiating. Burial was Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Oliver Springs Highway. [Oak Ridger]

GARRETT, MR. CARL – of Lancing, who would have been 95 on June 11, 2005, died Sunday, June 5, 2005, in the Morgan Co. Life Care Center, Wartburg. A native of Morgan Co. he was a business man, owner of a grocery store on Emory River for almost 20 years and a bus driver for the Morgan Country public school system. He was a lifelong member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Albert Garrett, brothers; Edd, Woodrow and Gilliam Garrett, sisters; Maude McCartt, Ollie Sexton, Myrtle Freels and Amy Barton. Surviving wife of 72 years; Savannah Goodman Garrett; sons; Doyle Garrett, of Lancing, Paul Garrett and wife, Ella, of Monterey, Tn.; daughter; Joyce G. Bardell and husband, Ray, of Tallahassee, Fla.; sister; Jessie Fennell, Blaine, Tenn.; 7 grandchildren; Rusty Garrett, Rocky Garrett and wife, Donna, Randy Garrett and wife, Cindy, Paula Reed and husband, Gary, Dr. Debra Garrett, Amy Meyer and husband Larry, Amanda Spence and husband, Mark; 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law; Thelma Garrett, of Harriman. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2005, 10 a.m. Elizabeth Baptist Church, Lancing, with Rev. Buster Ares officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GARRETT, DAVID LYNN, 62, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 18, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 21 at Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Landrum and the Rev. Charles Webb officiating. Interment followed in Elizabeth Church Cemetery. Mr. Garrett was a past Master of Emerald Lodge No. 377 F & AM. He was also a member of the Messenger Gospel Quartet for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, Mae Agle Sexton Garrett of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Lynn Garrett and Dr. George M. Graham of LaGrange, GA and Christie June Garrett and Robert Daulton Kimbro Jr. of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, David L. and Susan Renea Wellman Garrett II of Crossville; grandchildren, Olivia Alexandra Graham, Phillip Reed Graham, Brooklyn Kimbro, Keela Kimbro, Kaali Kimbro, Robert Daulton Kimbro III and
Austin Wyatt Garrett; and brothers, James Henry Garrett and Billy Gene Garrett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Dewey and Bessie Anderson Garrett; and sister, Maurine June Garrett Landrum. Schubert Funeral Home of Wartburg was in charge of the arrangements. [Crossville Chronicle]

GARRETT, CLAYTON, age 68 of Wartburg, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Etta Garrett; Brother, Clifford Garrett. He is survived by three sisters, Billie Fugate of Rossville, GA, Ann Garrett of Wartburg, and Eloise Lee of Chattanooga; Brother, David Garrett of Ohio; Numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 30, 2003 from 12-2 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 2 pm with Bro. Buster Armes officiating. Interment will follow in Elizabeth Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GARRETT, ETTA SEXTON, 95, of Wartburg died Nov. 4, 1991. She was the wife of the late Thomas Garrett and the daughter of the late Hiram and Serelda Sexton, early settlers of North Morgan County. Preceded in death by son, Clifford M Garrett, and infant daughter, Avis Garrett, three sisters and three brothers and a great grandaughter Jennifer Leah Fugate. Surviving are two sons, David of Russellville, Ohio and Clayton Garrett of Wartburg; three daughters, Anne Garrett of Wartburg, Eloise Lee of Chattanooga and Billie Fugate of Graysville, Tn; 29 grandchildren, 44 great grand children and seven great-great-grandchildren. Burial at Elizabeth Cemetery. ( Morgan County News)

GARRETT, MRS. F. ANNE, age 73, passed away Friday afternoon, June 4th, 2004 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Etta Sexton Garrett; nieces, Jennifer Fugate and Judy Womack; and brothers: Clifford and Clayton Garrett. She is survived by her sisters, Billie Fugate of Rossville, Ga., and Eloise Lee of Chattanooga, Tn. Brother, David Garrett of Russellville, Ohio. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 6th, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Elizabeth Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GARRETT, FLOSSIE B. , age 76, formerly of Sunbright, died in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., May 31, 1978. She was the wife of Organ Webster Garrett. Surviving, three daughters, Katherine Stamp of N. Carolina, Rebecca Harness of Georgia, Geneva Reece of Ga., three sons; Floyd of Harriman, Ray of Sunbright and Arnold of Mich; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving, a sister, Annie Cooper of Wartburg and a brother George McCartt of Mich. Burial in White Oak Cemetery Sunbright. (Morgan County News)

GARRETT, FLOSSIE STRINGFIELD,age 88, of Lancing, went home to be with her Lord and heavenly family. She was a longtime member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church. She had a tremendous love of family and church. She was a homemaker and an accomplished quilter, gardener, and cook. Born April 20, 1916, to parents Frasier and Jettie Stringfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, and infant daughter, infant son, and her husband of 49 years, Woodrow (Pat) Garrett. Surviving are Sons and Daughters-In-Law; Billy Wayne and Betty, of Sparta Vernon Ray and June, of Lancing Lowell Roger and Marva, of Morris, IL. David and Bobby, of Lancing Dennis and Jeannie, of Braidwood, IL. Daughter and Son-In- Law; Judy and Carl Sims, of Lancing 23 grand-children and 44 great-grandchildren Brother; Myrl Stringfield, of Dayton, Ohio Sisters; Flonnie Sears, of Lancing Betty Jo Kirkland, of Kingston, Tn. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 28, 2004 from 6-9 pm at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 11 am at Elizabeth Baptist Church with Bro. Buster Armes and Bro. Bill Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. [August, 2004] [Schubert Funeral Home]

GARRETT, MR. GILLIUM, AGE 86 OF HARRIMAN, FORMERLY OF MORGAN COUNTY, PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 21, 2003 AT THE HARRIMAN CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF HARRIMAN. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE ELIZABETH BAPTIST CHURCH. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS: ALBERT AND MARY JONES GARRETT; BROTHERS: ED AND WOODROW GARRETT; SISTERS: MAUD McCARTT, OLLIE SEXTON, AMY BARTON, AND MYRTLE FREELS. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE OF 63 YEARS, THELMA JACKS GARRETT;
SONS AND DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: GERALD AND KAREN GARRETT OF LIMA, OHIO AND RONALD GARRETT OF HARRIMAN, TN. THREE GRANDCHILDREN: JEFF GARRETT, CHRISTINE PERRY, AND JENNIFER BIXLER. FIVE GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. BROTHER, CARL GARRETT AND SISTER, JESSIE FENNELL. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD, FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME IN WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 8:00 P.M. WITH REV. BUSTER ARMES OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE ELIZABETH CHURCH CEMETERY. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GARRETT, HOMER JUNIOR, 57, of Cookeville, formerly of Robbins, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at the funeral home. Mr. Garrett died Sunday, March 28, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, after a four-month stay at NHC Nursing Home. He was born March 2, 1947, to the late Robert (Bobby) and Ruby Foster Garrett. He was self-employed for more than 20 years as an electrician in Ohio and Tennessee. He was a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church in Cookeville. His family includes his wife of 36 years, Cathy Lawson Garrett; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael and Dana Garrett of Baxter, Mark and Ida Garrett of Algood and Scotty Garrett of Cookeville; two brothers, Elmer and wife Joanne Garrett of Cookeville and Charlie Garrett and fiancée Joy of Cookeville; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Violet Newport of Oneida, Ruth Garrett of Cookeville, June Sexton of Robbins and Sharon and Wayne Ashburn of Baxter; four grandchildren, Tanner, John, Laken and Madison Garrett; and a host of other family members and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Clifford Garrett, and one sister, Fronnie Garrett Petrey. Pallbearers will be Roger Lawson, Witmer Lawson, Arch Mutter, Bill Morgan, Kent Sherwood and Donald Cantrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Tanner and John Garrett.
Bros. Jimmy Arms and Tim Frank will officiate the services. [Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN]

GARRETT, IRIS FAE WILLIAMS – age 97 of Lancing, passed away January 19, 2003. She was born May 17, 1905 in the Joyner Community. She was a devout Christian and had been a member of Pilot Mountain Baptist Church for 60 years serving as pianist and Sunday school teacher. She was a member of Eastern Star, Sunbright Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ray Garrett; son, Norman Ray Garrett; grandson, John Andrew Walters and David Michael Huling. She is survived by one son, Wendell (Jo Ann) Garrett; daughters, Mary Jo Huling, Margaret Anne (Barney) Wright, Betty Fae Walters and Iris Elaine (Wayne) Brown; daughter in law, June Garrett; 18 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The family will receive friends Tuesday January 21, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Pilot Mountain Baptist Church, Lancing with Rev. Ralph Hamby and Charles Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Oak Ridger]

GARRETT, JAMES, 89, of Wartburg died Sept. 26, 1962. He was the last of ten children of William Hines and Martha Cromwell Garrett, decendents of pioneer settlers of Morgan County. Preceded in death by his wife Anna Stringfield Garrett. Survived by his daughter, Ethel Marie Garrett Langley and four sons; Luther, Harry and Elijah all of Wartburg and Guy of Gobey. Also 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. ( Morgan County News)

GARRETT, LEVI THOMAS, age 5 years, died Feb. 10, 1999 as a result of an auto accident. Survived by parents, Chuck and Penny Petrey Garrett; brothers, Andrew and Gavin; sister, Sara; grandparents, Dale and Roberts Garrett and Clinton and Wanda Petrey. Burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GARRETT, MAMIE IRENE , age 67 of Wartburg died Wed., June 28, 1989. Preceded in death by her husband, Odie Garrett. Survivors-two daughters, Patricia Burchfield of Knoxville and Eva June Weatherford of Wartburg. Two sons: James L. of Wartburg and Wayne of Birmingham, Ala five grandchildren and a sister, Pauline Clark of Loudon. Burial at Mossy Grove Cemetery. ( Morgan County News)

GARRETT, REV. MIKE, 48, died Nov 2, 1999, Sunbright. Preceded by father, Ray Garrett. Survivors, wife Kathy Shannon Garrett; children Adam and Danielle Garrett; mother Faye and husband Jack Hill; brother, Mitch Garrett. Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GARRETT, MITCHELL RAY “MITCH”, 38, Sunbright, passed away Feb. 27, 2004. He was a member of White Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbright and was employed by Tubby’s Construction. He was preceded in death by his father Ray Garrett; and one brother, Mike Garrett.He is survived by one daughter, Amanda R. Garrett, his mother, Faye Garrett Hill and step-father, Jack Hill of Oakdale; two step-brothers, Delynn and Richard Hill; one step-sister, Monica Westmoreland; and several nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Interment was in Sunbright Cemetery, with Davis Funeral Home of Harriman in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]

GARRETT, MORGAN WILSON, age 29 of Wartburg, passed away Monday, April 17, 2006. Morgan was born March 19, 1977, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. She resided in Wartburg, and was a graduate of Central High School. Her life revolved around her precious children, family and many friends that loved her deeply. Morgan loved her friends and tried always to be there for them, sometimes putting their needs before her own. Preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; Willie Wilson and Johnny Wilson, maternal grandfather; Charlie Patat. Morgan left us with loving memories and her two beautiful children; Oasis L’Rain Wilson and Larry James Garrett. Also survived by mother; Nancy Patat Sullivan, father Larry Wilson, Memaw; Sheila Aytes Wilson.
Sister; Wendy Wilson
Brother; Mitchell Chambers
Niece; Shelby Kaye Wilson.
Step-father; Gene Sullivan, step-brother; Rockey Sullivan.
Maternal grandmother; Nita Patat.
Uncles; Charlie, Virgil, Sonny, Ronnie, Ricky and Phillip Patat; Johnny, Mack and Jack Wilson
Aunt; Deoretha Jester, very special love; Bud Ward and several cousins.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening April 20, 2006 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home Wartburg, Tennessee. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 with Bro. Troy Thomas officiating.
Graveside services will be Friday morning, April 21, 11:00 a.m. in the Flat Fork cemetery, Wartburg.
Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GARRETT, ROBERT (BOB) HINES, 68, Wartburg, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan 15, 2002. Robert retired in October from Morgan County Regional Prison as a counselor. Prior to that, he served Scott and Morgan County Farmers as the PCA Farm Loans Manager. In 1961, Robert graduated from the University of Tennessee. He financed his college degree by joining the U.S. Army in January 1955. He was particularly proud of the fact that while blind in his right eye since childhood, he entered the Army and later won the Fort Sheridan Illinois Rifle Match, shooting left handed when he was right handed. In basic training, Robert was in the 101st Airborne Infantry Unit but did not pursue Airborne Training until 40 years later when he went skydiving at the age of 61. He was born Oct. 14, 1933 to the late Elbert and Agnes (Huckaby) Garrett in Gobey. Robert will be greatly missed by his wife Ruth Taylor Garrett; daughter Debra Garrett Carson; son Michael Garrett; granddaughter Erica Garrett and many other wonderful loved ones. The family received friends Thursday evening, Jan. 17, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Homer Hooks officiating. A graveside service was held Friday at 11 a.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery, Lancing. [Morgan County News]

GARRIS, MRS. EVELYN BEENE, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 28, 2006, after battling a long illness. She was the only child of George and Wiltha (Jones) Beene, born July 20,1917. She was of the Baptist faith and made a career as a social worker for the State of Tennessee, dedicating her life to improving the lives of others. Even in her later years, she sought to help those for higher education and continued to enroll in classes even after attaining her degree. Evelyn was a member of the First Families of Tennessee, Eastern Stars of Sunbright, as well as Daughters of the American Revolution. She spent the majority of her life near Sunbright, TN. She then moved to Knoxville and as her health began to fail, during the final years of her life, became a resident at the Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Garris. She is survived by her adopted family: Brian, Christy, Christian and Austin Bailey, of Knoxville. The family will receive friends Friday, December 1, 2006 from 1 to 2 p.m. as Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Phil Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge [Schubert Funeral Home]

GASAWAY, MRS. JUDY HUNTER, age 67, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2010, at her home in Coalfield, after a long fight with ALS, surrounded by family and friends. Judy was born in Petros, TN. Then moved to Oak Ridge where she taught Cosmetology in the Oak Ridge School system for many years and then worked as the Librarian at Brushy Mtn. State Prison and finally retired from the Morgan Co. School System as the Librarian at Central Elementary in Wartburg, Tn. She received a Bachelors degree and a Master Degree in Education from the University of Tennessee, and her Librarian Certification. She is preceded in death by husband; Curtis Ray Gasaway, parents; Raymond and Anna Ruth Buttrum Hunter. Surviving; Daughter; Candace Cox, of Coalfield. Grand children; Dale Goodwin of Cookeville and Holly Goodin, of Coalfield. Brothers; Danny Hunter, of Coalfield and Reece Hunter, of Petros; Sister; Elaine Hunter, of Petros many nieces and nephews and will be especially missed by her very special childhood and lifelong friend Peggy Green, who she was blessed to have at her side when she went to
the Lord. Judy was very well loved by all who were blessed to have her in their lives. She was beautiful, smart and very funny. She maintained a positive outlook throughout her entire illness and was and inspiration to all who knew her. Her family will miss her guidance, wisdom and unique sense of humor. They would love to acknowledge and thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, June 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg. A memorial service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Tony Cathy officiating.[Schubert Funeral Home]

GASKIN, WILLIAM (BILL), 78, formerly of Wartburg, died 2/28/2000 in Heath Springs, S.C. He was a native of Russell Springs, Ky., and the son of Everette Ray and Jessie McGahan Gaskin Survivors: daughter, Joan G. Beaver; sisters, Hazel Bingham, Katie Crutchfield, Sue McDaniel, Patsy Neskauy and Dot Sommers; brothers, Carlos Gaskin, George Gaskin, Tom Jellicorse; step-mother, Tressie Gaskin; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. [Morgan County News]

GAVEL, , JIMMIE son of Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Gavel of Deer Lodge died in Florida. He was the grandson of Mrs. Josie Gavel. [Morgan County News dated 6/24/1965]

GAYHART, EDWARD, 94, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2002 in his home in Sunbright. He was a member of the White Oak Baptist Church of Sunbright. He was preceded in death by his wife Luna Gayhart; and son Carl Edward Gayhart. He is survived by sons Arnold Gayhart and wife Mabel of Maynardville and Franklin Gayhart of Dayton, Ohio; daughters Willa Gayhart of Sunbright, Ruth Harris of Amhurt, Ohio, Betty Goad and husband Burl of Sunbright and Barbara Gayhart; brother Price Gayhart of Lexington, Ky; and 12 grandchildren. The family received friends Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services began at 7 p.m. with Rev. David Coffman officiating. A graveside service was held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in Adam’s Hill Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GAYHART, WILLA DEAN, 67, Sunbright, died Saturday, June 15, 2002 in the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two infant sons; parents Edward and Luna Gayhart; and brother Carl Edward Gayhart. She is survived by sister Ruth Harris of Amherst, Ohio; sisters and brothers-in-law Betty and Burl Goad of Sunbright, Barbara and Tommy Conn of Union County; brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Mable Gayhart of Maynardville and brother Frank Gayhart of Dayton, Ohio; and 12 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a. m. in Schubert Funeral Home Chapel Sunbright with Bro. Steve Gadd officiating. Interment followed in the Adams Hill Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GAYLON, JOHNNY, 51, died Dec. 30, 1999. He was born July 23, 1947. Preceded by father, W. T. (Dub) Galyon. Survivors, wife of 25 years, Rita Robbins; childrren, Billy and Beth Ann; mother Gladys Galyon; brothers, Tommy and wife Betty Galyon; Larry Galyon and Danny Gaylon and wife Minnie. Interment in High Point Baptist Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GEIER, JOHN, age 63, Wartburg, died 11/2/1965. Preceded by parents, Antone & Minerva Williams Geier; sisters, Eliza Geier. Burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 11/4/1965]

GENTRY, CORA RUTH (ALLEN), Knoxville, 74, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002 at home. She was born and raised in Morgan County and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was selected Volunteer of the Year two consecutive years at Senior Companions. She was preceded in death by mother Murmie Patterson and Samuel Allen; brother Jessie Allen; and sister Helen Hensley. She is survived by children and spouses Peggy and Thomas Hoey of Las Vegas, Nev., Elizabeth and Raymond DeBusk of Knoxville, Rex and Robin Gentry of Knoxville, Gerry Gentry of Lake City, Fla., and Mary brown of Knoxville; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Leroy Allen of Karns; sisters Molly Chapman of Wartburg, Lena Mae Jones of Stephens and Maude Jones of Blair Community; dear friend Rose Newbern of Knoxville and all that work at Senior Companions. Burial in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]

GENTRY, LUCILLE G. BUXTON, 80, formerly of Morgan Co. and Knoxville, died in Cleveland May 21, 1999. She grew up in Lancing and was the wife of the late Ernest L. (Red) Gentry. Survived by son, Ernest Gentry and wife Judi; daughter, Carole and wife Jerry Goff; 8 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Stone Hennessee; brother, George H. Buxton, Jr.. Interment in Wartburg City Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GIBSON, EDITH MAE 55, formerly of Rugby died, June 3, 1965 in Vincennes, Ind. Survivors: husband, Alvin Gibson; sons, Alvin David, Ernest Lee, Larry Howard, Johnnie Franklin; daughter, Elise Lucille, Sarah Ellen, Shirley Mae, Harrit Lois.
[Morgan County News]

GIBSON, COACH JIM “HOOT” — age 69, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 21, 2005, at his home In Wartburg, after a courageous battle with lung Cancer. Mr. Gibson was born Feb. 17, 1935 in Morristown, Tn. and graduated from Morristown High School in 1954. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He attended Carson Newman College from 1956- 1960 where he was an outstanding Football player. He received his Masters Degree in Education in 1970 from Tenn. Tech. He was employed as a Football Coach and teacher in the East Tenn. area for 38 years. His coaching career took Him to Coalfield, Elizabethton, Wartburg, Unicoi Co., Loudon, Scott Co. Clinton, Rockwood and Kingston, which led to much success as well as Many close friendships. Mr. Gibson was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; Margaret Stahl and James H. Gibson, Sr. Surviving; wife of 45 years; Margaret Heidle Gibson, Wartburg; grandson; Jamy Gibson, of Wartburg; son; Mark Gibson and wife Susan, of Lebanon, Tenn.; daughter; Debbie Ladd and husband, Chip, of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren; Dylan and Caleb Gibson, Luke, Tyler, Chase, Brandi and Alyssa Ladd and step-granddaughter, Jessica Asadsangabi; brother; Danny Gibson, of N.C.; sisters; Brenda Hodge and Joyce Gravanda, both of N.C.; stepmother; Mary Ruth Gibson, of Conover, N.C.; special uncle; Jim Garrettson and cousin, Vicky, of Kingsport, Tn.; nieces; Robin Cornett and Kathy Self, of Morristown, Tn. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, 11 A.M. Liberty Baptist Church, Wartburg. with Bro. Paul Frick officiating. interment will be in the morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 To 9 P.M. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. The family request memorial contributions be Made to Carson Newman Hall of Fame Memorial; Address; Susie Trentham, C.N. Box 72017, Jefferson City, Tn. 37760
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Gibson, veteran coach, dies
By News Sentinel staff
January 22, 2005
Coach Gibson, who played football at Carson-Newman College 1956-60 and coached at nine high schools in East Tennessee, died Friday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 69. The family of coach Jim “Hoot” Gibson will receive friends 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Schubert Mortuary in Wartburg.
Coach Gibson’s 1981 Kingston Yellow Jackets were state Class AA runners-up to top-ranked Brentwood Academy. It was Gibson’s second tour of duty at the Roane County high school.
After graduating from Morristown High School in 1954, Coach Gibson spent two years in the U.S. Army, then was hired to coach at Coalfield in Morgan County. Two seasons later, he began a three-year stint at Elizabethton, four at Kingston, three at Erwin, one at Scott County and back to Kingston for five. He also coached at Rockwood and Clinton. He received is Master’s from Tennessee Tech. He taught and coached for 38 years.
A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Carson-Newman Hall of Fame fund (Attn. Susie Trentham, C.N. Box 72017, Jefferson City 37760). [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GIBSON, LORETTA ALLISON, formerly of Mill Creek, died in Dallas Texas. She was the daughter of White and Ellen Allison. Preceded by first husband, Charles McKeethan and 2nd husband, Jesse L. Gibson. Survivors: brothers, Ernest Allison, Charles Allison; sons, Earl, Horace, and Robert McKeethan and Billy Gibson. daughters, Mrs. Frank Mullikin, Mrs. E.O. Curbow,
Mrs. Marvin Williamson and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial was in Texas.
[Morgan County News dated 3/18/1965]

GIBSON, JOE A. – age 78, of Rugby, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 1999. He was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by hi brother, John Robert Gibson of Sunbright. He is survived by: nieces and nephews, Susie Gibson, Johnny Gibson, Bobby Gibson, Amanda Gibson, Barbara Milliken, Daron Gibson, Travis Hale, and Bobby Gibson, Jr.; 1 sister, Tessi Morabito; many faithful friends, including, Rita Myers, Teresa Coker, and Jim Carey. Interment will follow in Laural Dale Cemetery with Military honors. [From The Knoxville News Sentinel 30 July 1999]

GILBERT, LINDSAY BERNARD, 42, formerly of Maine and Oakdale, Tn., died in New Jersey 1-16-1973. He was a veteran of WW. II. Survivors: wife Sue Cromwell Gilbert of Oakdale; two sons, Michael and Joseph of Oakdale; five daughters; Lillian Stewart and Nancy Clark of Oakdale; Debbie, Karen and Cindy of Maine. Also brothers, John Hawkins, Bob and Homer Gilbert, all of Maine, and Joe Gilbert of Va; two sisters, Minnie and Shirley of Maine. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. (Morgan County News)

GILLIAT, ROBERT VIVIAN, 93, Waynesville, Ohio, passed away Sept. 17, 2002. He was born July 6, 2002 in Rugby, the son of Vivian and Tina Ellen Tompkins Gilliat. Mr. Gilliat’s great-grandparents were an original colonizing family at 1880’s Rugby. Mr. Gilliat retired from the Frigidaire Div. of General Motors and was a member of Centerville Community Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marguerite Cherry Gilliat; brothers, Harry Eugene and William Henry Gilliat; and sisters, Ellen Smith, Bessie Forman, Edith Hall, Margaret Eckert, Evelyn Hurley and Christine Smith. He is survived by his sons, Harry Eugene and John Robert Gilliat; daughers, Alice Lousie Renner and Mary Elizabeth Gilliat; sister Dorothy Gilliat Barger and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private family burial was held at Laurel Dale Cemetery in Rugby on Sept. 21, 2002 in the Gilliat family plot. A memorial serivce honoring both Robert and Marguerite Gilliat will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be directed to Historic Rugby, P.O. Box 8, Rugby, TN 37733.

GILLAN, KATHLEEN ELIZABETH, 92, Lancing, went home to be with Jesus on April 21, 2005. She was born Kathleen Naftel in Highland Creek, Ontario, Canada, and grew up on a farm there. She graduated from Toronto Bible College and served the Lord as a missionary in Israel for seven years. She married Dr. J.G. Gillan while overseas and they returned to Canada to live. She was active in her church and her community, especially with youth ministries. In her later years she lived in Florida and Colorado, before moving to Tennessee with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband and her daughter, Mary. She will be greatly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Michael Flintom of Lancing; grandchildren, Lynda Hauck, Steven Hauck and Elisabeth Flintom; great-grandchildren, Cole, Micah and Baylee Hauck and Christopher Flintom, all of Lancing. The family will receive friends Friday evening, April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg, with memorial services following. [Roane County News]

GILLIAM, MR. CRAIG STEVEN , AGE 42 OF DEER LODGE, TN., FORMERLY OF UNION BRIDGE, MARYLAND. DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 AT HIS HOME. HE WAS OF THE PENTECOSTAL FAITH AND A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS PARENTS; DONALD AND FAYE GILLIAM OF DEER LODGE, TN.
TWO SISTERS; ADALINE AND HUSBAND MARK RAVER , LOUANA AND HUSBAND RICK KLOPFENSTEIN BOTH OF DEER LODGE, TN. ONE BROTHER; DONALD WAYNE AND WIFE FAITH GILLIAM OF LANCING, TN. NIECES; KRISTIE SWINT AND NOELLE AYTES OF LANCING, TN., ASHLEY RAVER AND SAMANTHA KLOPFENSTEIN OF DEER LODGE, TN. AND AMY RAVER OF JAMESTOWN, TN. NEPHEW; RICKY KLOPFENSTEIN OF DEER LODGE, TN.
GREAT-NEPHEWS; JONATHAN AND JOSHUA LAYMANCE OF LANCING, TN. AND TYLER SWINT OF CONNECTICUT. ALSO A HOST OF AUNTS, UNCLES AND COUSINS. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 7, 2006 SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME WARTBURG, TN. FROM 6 TO 8:00 P.M.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2006, 2:00 P.M. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, WARTBURG, TN WITH PASTOR ARCHER V. CORDER OFFICIATING. INTERNMENT WILL FOLLOW IN THE GILLIAM FAMILY CEMETERY, DEER LODGE, TN. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GILLIAND, EVA EDNA FAIRCHILD, 92, Nederland, TX., died Dec. 22, 2003 in Port Arthur, Tx. A native of Wartburg, Mrs. Gilliand lived in Nederland since 1992. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Martha Fairchild. She is survived by two daughters, pat Nash and husband C. R. of Orange, Tx., and Martha Cutata of Beaumont; one son, Bob Gillialand and wife Bettye of Knoxville; and seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Burial in Liberty Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GILLIS, HESSIE SUE, 98, of Oakdale, died Monday, July 17, 2006, in Roane Medical Center, Harriman.
Born Aug. 25, 1907, she was a special mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe William Gillis; parents, H.H. and Lena McGhee; brother, Henry Harsh McGhee; sister, Mary Lee Foster; and infant son, Buster York. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Joe Ann and Charles Howard of Soddy Daisy, Maggie Louise Bingham and Mary Sue Buck, both of Oakdale; grandchildren and spouses, Donnie Buck, Jeff McGill, Darrell Lyles, Katherine and Joe Turnbill, all of Oakdale, Lacy and Michelle McGill of Rockwood, Cindy and Alan Oliver of Harriman, Lisa and Chris Lewis of Hixson, Amy and Greg Triplett of Etowah, Becky and Kenny Marsh of Soddy Daisy and Jeannie and Joe Riddle of Augusta, Ga.; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nieces, Diane McGhee and Mary Kay McGhee, both of Clinton; and nephews, Donnie McGhee and Darrell McGhee, both of Clinton.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20, in Rankins Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. Kerry Ruppe and Bro. Fred Copeland officiating. Burial will be at Crab Orchard Cemetery. [Roane County News]

GILMORE, DAHLIA 55 of Lancing died, Dec. 3, 1997. Preceded by parents, Burl and Esther Daughtery West; brothers, William West and Rickey West and Dennis West; sisters, Daisy Lyles and Janey Robinson and Betty Shirley. Burial in Clear Creek Church Cemetery Lancing. [Morgan County News]

GILMORE, MRS. ROXANNA LOU, 78, of Wartburg, TN , (formerly of Oakdale) passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg. She was born in the Wheat Community on January 1, 1931. Mrs. Gilmore was a member of the Riggs Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben & Lillie Briggs Tuck. Survivors include: Son: Lawrence Gilmore & wife, Ann of Harriman, TN; Daughter: Mary Ann Gilmore of Oakdale, TN; Son: Dallas Lee Gilmore & wife, Bridget of Murfreesboro, TN; Son: Jo Gilmore & wife, Katie of Harriman, TN; Son: Marshal Dee Gilmore & wife, Cathy of Mt. Juliet, TN; Son: Rusty Gilmore of Oakdale, TN; Seven Grandchildren and Ten Great Grandchildren; Brother: Martin Tuck of OH; Sister; Margaret Johnson of LaFollette, TN; Sister: Mary Jane Clark of Kingston, TN. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor John Underwood officiating. Interment will be Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery in
Rockwood, TN. [Evans Mortuary]

GILMORE, MR. WILLARD L., age 69 of the Coles Road in Rockwood passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in the Parkwest Medical Center. He was a retired police officer who served in the US Air Force. Preceded in death by his daughter Linda Gilmore; sister Ruth Douglas; his parents and two brothers. Survivors include: Wife, Elizabeth Gilmore of Rockwood’ Sons; David Gilmore, Brad Gilmore and Timothy Gilmore; Several Grandchildren; Sister, Mattie Snow of Harriman. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, March 11th at 8:00 pm from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Tom Abston officiating. Interment will be Friday at 1:00 pm in the Pine Orchard Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Evans Mortuary. [Evans Mortuary]

GILREATH, DARELL EMERSON 23, formerly of Sunbright died in Ohio. Survivors; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Garnet Gilreath; wife Ezrine McCurray; son, Darrell Emerson Gilreath III. Burial in Pine Knot Kentucky. [Morgan County News dated, 8/26/2965]

GOAD, ALVIN LEON “CAS”, 41, of Oliver Springs, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001.Mr. Goad was born June 6, 1959, in Oak Ridge, the son of Burl Goad and Lucy Phillips Goad, who are deceased. He was a construction worker and was mostly recently employed by Harness Construction. He was a Baptist. Mr. Goad is survived by his brothers, Lonnie R. Goad of Harriman, Burl A. Goad Jr. of Sunbright and Tommy Sloan of Petros; his sisters, Anna White of Wartburg and Delores Hall of Oak Ridge; and several nieces and nephews, including a nephew he considered special, Ronnie Sloan. Interment in Bray Cemetery in the New River community. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GOAD, BONNIE, 49, Petros, died, Sept. 29, 1998. Preceded by husband, Barry Goad; parents, Hobart and Lucy Daughtery; sister, Roxanne; baby brother Ike and Lloyd Daughtery.
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He was well-known throughout the area for his love for and singing of gospel music. He was also a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth (Garrett) Griffith; brothers, Otie, Ira, Joe, Frank and Dave Griffith; sisters, Nellie and Rebecca Griffith. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Audrey Mae (Terry) Griffith of Lancing; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Ann and husband Pete Hodges of Greeneville, Tenn., Wilma and husband Allen Branstetter of Lancing; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and wife Linda (Matney) Griffith, Jerry and wife Linda (Maden) Griffith, Ira and wife Christy (Cooper) Griffith, Allen and wife Joyce (Ballard) Griffith, a
ll of Lancing; sisters, Martha Griffith Sexton, Laura Griffith; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Interment in the Lane Cemetery. (Knoxville News Sentinel-5/24/1998)

GOAD, MR. BURL A., age 52, of Sunbright, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009, at the Roane Co. Medical Center, Harriman. He was a member of the White Oak Baptist Church. Surviving wife; Betty J. Goad, Sunbright.Daughter; Brenda Gail Goad; Son; Jason Goad.Step sons; Carl Simpson and Kevin Simpson. Five grand children. Brother; Lonnie Goad and wife, Karen; Sister; Anna White; Special niece; Shelia Hill and several other nephews and nieces; Sister-in-law; Opal Sloan. The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M. Schubert Funeral Home Sunbright. With graveside services to follow at 1:30 P.M. at the Adams Hill Cemetery, Deer Lodge. With Bro. Ed Worthely officiating. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOAD, MR. CHARLES, age 66 of Ringgold, Ga, passed away Sunday May 4, 2008 in Chattanooga. Preceded in death by parents; Delius and Imogene Goad; daughter; Sherry Goad Gulley. Mr. Goad is survived by wife Pat Goad of West Virginia. Son; Cody of West Virginia. Sisters; Donna Bunch of Chickamauga, Ga and Sandra Tone of Oneida. Brothers; Bobby Joe Goad and wife Carol of Chattanooga, Paul Goad and wife Cindy of Chattanooga, Terry Goad and wife Laurie of Knoxville, Jimmy Goad and Robby Goad of Petros. Several nieces, nephews and special friend; Tom Richardson of Ringold, Ga. The family will receive friends Tuesday May 6, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Murrel Phillips officiating. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Petros Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOAD, DELIUS, 790, Petros, died 1/5/2000. Preceded by wife Imogene Goad; parents, Alvin and Ardella Goad; brother, Clifford Goad and sister, Dorothy Goad Hunter. Survivors, sons, Charles, Bobby, Paul, Terry, Jimmy and Robby Goad; daughters, Donna Bunch and Sandra Tone. Burial in Petros Cemetery. [Petros Cemetery]

GOAD, GLADYS EVELYN SCOTT, age 91 years of Deer Lodge, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2003 in the Jamestown Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and three brothers. She is survived by her husband, William (Will) J. Goad of Deer Lodge; Daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and James Weber of Hermitage, Tn and Barbara and Perry Hutson of Deer Lodge; Sons and daughters-in-law, Billie Joe and Mattie Goad of Sunbright, Bernard Goad of Deer Lodge, and Jack and Bonnie Goad of Burrville; Seven grandchildren, James Weber, Jr., John Weber, Alexis Goad Shannon, Laurinda Gayle Goad, Gloria Suzanne Goad, William Wilkinson, and Brian Goad; Three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary, and Ian Weber. The family will receive friends at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright on Sunday evening, October 5, 2003 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 2 pm in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Edwin Cloud officiating with Bro. Tom Mooty assisting. Interment will follow in Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOAD, MR. HOWARD, age 56, of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by parents; Jim and Dellie Goad. Brothers and sisters; Helen Cooney, Hazel Hutchison, Maxey Shotmen, Alvin and James Goad. Mr. Goad is survived by sons; Scotty Goad and wife Toni, Brad Sexton and wife Candace; Grandson; James Goad. Sisters; Macel Lewallen and husband Hillard, Reba Carbin. Brothers; Robert Goad and wife Patricia, Barry Goad and wife June, Albert Goad and wife Bessie, sister-in-law; Lora Mae Goad. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 27, 2008 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 noon with Bro. Bobby Stewart officiating.[www.schubertfuneralhome.com]

GOAD, STELLA PASS, 90, Pilot Mountain Community, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005. She was born Feb. 26, 1915 and was a member of the Old Fashioned Pilot Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oda Goad; father, Levi Pass and mother, Mary Cromwell Pass; two sons, Enmon Lee and Clyde Goad; three sisters, Lily, Elley and Annie; five brothers, Vester, Claude, Oliver, Cam and Ernie; and two sons-in-law, Thurman Reed and Albert Jones. She is survived by five daughters, Dorothy Reed of Wartburg, Aggie Joe Jones of Wartburg, Emma Swint and husband Johnny of Pilot Mountain, Youla Newport and husband Tony of Elgin and Cathy Woods and husband Stanley of Pilot Mountain; special caregivers, granddaughter Donna Stevens and husband Jesse; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 10 great great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family received friends Friday, Sept. 2, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Bro. Bobby Stewart officiating. A graveside services was held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Annadale Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GODSEY, CHARLES W., born January 28, 1931 passed away Saturday May 30, 2009 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents William O. Bradley Godsey and Nellie Godby Godsey, brothers, Arthur Godsey, Bill Godsey, James Godsey, Clyde Godsey, Herbert Godsey, and Albert Godsey. Survivors; Brothers Elvin B. Godsey, J. C. Godsey and wife Patsy of Oakdale; Sisters in law; Geneva Godsey of Loveland, Ohio; Lois Godsey off Indiana, Geraldine Godsey of Oakdale, Opal Godsey of Crossville. Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and cousins. Graves side service 11 AM Wednesday June 3, 2009 at Piney Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Pat McGee officiating. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 AM Wednesday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. [Kyker Funeral Home]

GODSEY, HERBERT L., 61, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 18, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 21 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Pastor Tony Grayson officiating. Burial was in Haley’s Grove Cemetery, next to Mr. Godsey’s son, Elvin Bradley Godsey. The Veterans Honor Guard acted as pallbearers, played “Taps” and gave a 21-gun salute. Mr. Godsey was born May 23, 1941, in Somerset, KY, the son of Oliver Bradley and Nellie Godby Godsey. He was a retired truck driver, and a U.S. Army and U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Opal Jane Amonett Godsey of Crossville; children, Garland Lee Godsey, Betty Lou Godsey, Nellie Melina Ray, Nina Doneita Hyder and Scotty Keith Godsey, all of Crossville, Michael Godsey and Harold Godsey, both of Oakdale, TN, and Cindy Kay Lawrence of Tulip, AR; brothers, Albert Godsey, Charles Godsey, J.C. Godsey and Elvin Godsey, all of Oakdale; two sons-in-law; one daughter-in-law; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Elvin Bradley Godsey; brothers, Clyde Godsey, James Godsey, Arthur Godsey and Bill Godsey; and sister, Betty Lou Godsey. Mr. Godsey’s grandsons served as honorary pallbearers. Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements. [Crossville Chronicle]

GOLDBERG, MR. LEROY, 67, of Oakdale went to be with the Lord, November 21, 2008. Mr. Goldberg worked for Tennessee Forging Steel in Harriman for many years and subsequently for Birmingham Steel in Alabama. He was a beloved father, son, brother and Grandfather. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Goldberg, brother, Larry Goldberg and brother-in-law, Joe Reed. He is survived by his sons, DeWayne Goldberg and wife Kelly, and Travis Goldberg; daughter, Candace Headrick and husband Reggie; mother, Eva Goldberg; grandson, Drew Headrick and wife Kristan, Cameron Headrick, Chase Goldberg and Garrett Goldberg; brother, Bobby Goldberg and wife Judy; sisters, Ailene Ferguson and husband Bill, Wilma Reed and Willadean Brooks and husband Bill and a host of nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at the Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with Rev. Kerry Ruppe officiating. Interment service will follow at the Piney Baptist Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOLDBERG, MARY AGNESS (BALES) – age 88 of Wartburg, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2003. She was at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born December 14, 1914 and lived her early years in Lancing. She and her husband moved to Oakdale where they operated a grocery store, a clothing store in Roane County and a Service Station in Wartburg. For the past 30 plus years she lived in Mossy Grove. She was a two time cancer survivor. And she had been a resident of Life Care of Morgan County for the past three years. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Mossy Grove and attended regularly as long as her health permitted. She lived the life of a humble Christian and followed the Golden Rule. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Goldberg; parents, Charlie and Minnie Bales; sisters, Maude Freytag, Lizzie Hall and Evelyn Graybeal; brothers, Jim Bales and Earl Bales. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Jimmy Cheek of Wartburg; brother, John Bales of Harriman. She also leaves two precious granddaughters, Debra Kamer and husband Dale of Wartburg and Sherry Cheek of Oak Ridge; three great- grandchildren, Shannon Kamer and Shawn Kamer of Wartburg and Latisha Kilby of Oak Ridge; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 31, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Bro. Jim Phillips officiating. A graveside service will be held on Friday morning, 11 am in Wartburg City Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentina

GOLDSTON, EARNEST GILBERT, 76, 6769 Hembree Dr., Austell, died Friday. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the graveside in the Crab Orchard Baptist Cemetery in Oakdale, Tenn., with the Rev. Don Martin officiating. Survivors are a son, John Goldston, Werner Robins; three sisters, Grace Vaughn, Summerset, Ken., Leslie Wyrick, Suffolk, Va., Helen Rose,
Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother, B. H. Goldston, Austell; sister-in-law, Myrtle Goldston, Knoxville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was born in Oakdale, Tenn., and had been a resident of Ft. Pierce, Fla. before moving to Austell last year. Goldston was a retired foreman for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Oakland, Calif. The family was to receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday at Gene Davis Funeral Home in Mableton. Gene Davis Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

SOURCE: Marietta Journal, Georgia; Sunday, January 27, 1980; p. 8

—- DURING SERMON—DEATH CLAIMS LOCAL MINISTER
GOLDSTON, REV. JOHN D., 58, of Rt.1, Oakdale collapsed Sunday night, February 10, 1974 in the pulpit while preaching at White Oak Baptist Church, eight mile west of Oakdale. He was dead on arrival at Harriman Hospital. Rev. Goldston had preached about five minutes when he was stricken by a heart attack and collapsed. Goldston a well known, long time minister in the community, began his ministry from the Crab Orchard Church in 1948 where he was ordained. He pastored churches in Tennessee and North Carolina. They were Rankin’s Chapel, White Oak, Mt. Teman, Pine Orchard, Mt. Vernal and Post Oak in Tennessee and Heck’s Chapel in Marion, North Carolina. He was also well known locally from his many ten revival and radio broadcasts. Due to a heart condition he had not pastored a church for about six years and ha only recently begun to preach again. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Frankie Goldston; three sons Ronald of Harriman, Route 1, Larry and John D. Jr. of Oakdale; a daughter Donna Nelson of Rt. 3, Rockwood, four grandchildren, Eric and Lyndell Goldston, Ramona and Jamie Nelson and sister, Mrs. Lummie Headrick of Oakdale and a nephew, Earl Headrick also of Oakdale. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rankins Chapel Church, with the Revs. Dewy Roberts, Luther Powers and Arnold Hamby officiating. Interment followed in Crab Orchard cemetery, with Schubert’s of Wartburg in charge. Area ministers served as honorary pall bearers. (The Morgan County News)
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GIBSON, FRANCES (FRANKIE) GOLDSTON, 69, Harriman, formerly of Oakdale, died Sunday, April 13, 1997 in her home. She was a member of Harriman Baptist Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by two husbands John D. Goldston and Oscar V. Gibson. She is survived by three sons and their wives Ronald and Sandra Goldston of Crossville, Larry and Marlene Goldston of Oakdale and Rev. Johnny and Sandy Goldston also of Crossville; one daughter and her husband Donna and Rev. Mike Nelson of Sevierville; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; two brothers Charles Monhollen of Michigan and Olan Lee Monhollen of Kentucky; two sisters Cora Trosper of Kentucky and Lillian Bingham of Ohio; and special friends Benny and Bernice Catron. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 15, 1997 at 1p.m.in the chapel of Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Will Gouge and Rev. Carl Johnson, Jr., officiating. Interment followed in the Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. The family received friends Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in Davis Funeral Home, Harriman.(The Morgan County News, April 17, 1997; Vol. 80, Number 15)

GOLDSTON, RONALD DAVE, age 58, of Crossville, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2005. He was born April 22, 1947, in Wartburg, Tenn., son of Frances (Monhollon) & John D. Goldston. Member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Crossville, employed at Wal-mart of Rockwood for 13 years in maintenance. Survived by wife, Sandra Goldston of Crossville; son & daughter in law, Michael & Abby Goldston of Oakdale, Tenn.; daughter, Wanda Goldston of Bristol, Tenn.; brother, Larry Goldston of Oakdale; brother, Johnny Goldston of Crossville; sister, Donna Nelson of Westel, Tenn. He was preceded in death by: mother, Frances (Monhollon) Goldston; father, John D. Goldston. The family will receive friends Friday, November 11, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Bilbrey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home on Friday, November 11, 2005 at 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Woody Cemetery on Saturday November 12, 2005 at 10 a.m. Services performed under the direction of Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. of Crossville. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GOOCH, EARL C., age 90, eldest son of the late E.E. and Gurnia Gooch, has passed away and gone to be with his Lord, December 17, 2006. Earl was born September 9, 1916 in White County. He married Ruby Lee Driver in 1939, they moved to Cleveland, Ohio, then to Morgan County in 1945; where he and his wife raised their family of four boys, Winford (Buddy), Jackie, Jerry, and Tom; and one daughter, Janet. Earl was a founding member of Oak Grove Church. Earl worked several years with the Morgan County Fair Association, the Morgan County Farm Bureau, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Morgan County Co-op. He was also a member of the ACSC of Morgan County. He retired after 43 years with the U.S. Postal Service. Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Driver; four brothers: Sidney, Audrey, Jim, and Arthur; infant son:
Johnny; four grandchildren, and on great, grandchild. Surviving him are his children: Winford and his wife, Vivian Haynes, Janet and husband, Otto Morgan, Jackie and wife, Rita Mackey, Jerry and wife, Shirley Davidson, Tom and wife, Sally Queen; brother: Hollis of White County; Thirteen grandchildren: Douglas Gooch, Cynthia Conricode, Melinda Gomez, Becky Turner, Sarah Ruppe, Tim Morgan, Angie Carroll, Tracie Herrell, Kasi Gooch, Crystal Laughter, Deanne Balton, Eddie Queen, and Dennise Durham. Twenty-two great, grand children, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Grove Church with Bro. Charles Webb and Bro. Rick Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Wartburg City Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOOCH, LINDA and JONATHAN DOUGLAS – of Lancing, wife and son of Douglas Gooch, departed this life, November 19, 2001. Linda Strand Gooch was born December 30, 1950. She was the daughter of the late, Ella Mae Strand; granddaughter of Blanch Strand. She leaves her husband, Douglas; daughter, Michelle; son in law, Thomas Alexander; 2 grandchildren, Jordan and Scott; 2 brothers, Ronnie and Donnie; 2 sisters, Sherry and Vickie; uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Jonathan Douglas was born October 9, 1986 and leaves behind his dad, Douglas; sister and brother in law, Michelle and Thomas Alexander; grandparents, Winford and Vivian Gooch; great grandmother, Blanch Strand; great grandfather, Earl Gooch; niece, Jordan Alexander; and nephew, Scott Alexander; uncle and aunt, Daniel and Cynthia Conricode; first cousin, Jonathan Daniel Conricode; several uncles, aunts, great uncles and great aunts, cousins and many, many friends. Jonathan was a Freshman at Central High School in Wartburg where he achieved highest honors. Linda and Jonathan professed faith in Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior and were baptized and joined Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. They will be missed so very much by all who knew and loved them. The family will receive friends Friday, evening, November 23, 2001 from 6-9 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 1 p.m. at Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Webb and Rev. Ralph Hamby officiating. Interment will follow in Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GOODE, MADISON EMBER, age 4 months, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, (a result of the tornado) along with her grandfather Russell Hines. She was preceded in death by her uncle David Hines. Madison is survived by her parents, Jason and Tracie Goode of Wartburg and her brother Dylan Goode; grandparents Sally Hines of Wartburg, Mary Goode of Wartburg and Cecil Goode and wife Marilyn of Wartburg; great-grandparents Sally and John Bell of Wartburg; uncles Kelly Hines, Matthew Goode and J.R. Goode; aunts Joan Hines, Jessica Goode and Lori Goode; cousins Faith Hines and McKenzie Goode; and several other relatives and friends. The family received friends Thur. evening, Nov. 14, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in Shady Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Luke Ward and Bro. Johnny Bell officiating. Interment followed in Kubley Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GOODE, RHONDA M., age 40 of Lancing, TN ( formerly of Corbin, KY) passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN. She was employed by the Tennessee Dept. of Corrections. She is survived by her daughter, Kristen Carter of Lancing, TN, Father; J.D. Goode of Nashville, TN Mother; Margaret Hensley of Lancing, TN; Step-father; Earl Goodin of Woodbine, KY;Brother; John Goode of Nashville, TN; Sisters; Tina and husband Jimmy Walters of Corbin, KY, Tish and husband David Williams of Arlington, TX, Kelli and husband Eugene Paul of Woodbine, KY, Krystal and husband Jason Collett of Woodbine, KY, Grandparents; Maxine Jefferies of Lancing, TN, Geneva and the late Lonzo Goodin of Woodbine, KY; Nieces; Jonnah Goode, Heather and Shelby Walters, Jenny Collett, Adrianna Paul, Nephews; Austin Paul, Cody Collett, Aaron Williams, Josh Goode; Several Aunts, Uncles, other relatives and special friends. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 16, 2008 at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, TN from 6-9:00 p.m. The family will also receive friends Friday, October 17, 2008 at O’Neil Funeral Home in Corbin, KY from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Bro. Jeff Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Corn Creek Church cemetery in Woodbine, KY . [wecoradio.com]

GOODMAN, MR. ALVIN, age 69, passed away at his home in St. Charles, MO on February 6, 2007. Alvin served four years for his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from General Motors Corp. in St. Charles, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents: Franklin and Maude Carroll Goodman; brother: Franklin Goodman, Jr.; sisters: Pauline Lucado, Bertha Swint, and Ruth Hickle.He is survived by his sisters: Charity Lowe of Lancing, Susie Norman of Wartburg, Louise Risen of Louisville, KY, Ara Davis of Dayton, Ohio, and JoAnn Campbell of Lancing. He is also survived by several nieces,nephews, and cousins. The family wishes to thank two nephews, Harold Wade Norman of Wartburg and Alan Jones of Pilot Mountain, also brother-in-law, Albert Risen, for their help during this time.Alvin will be sadly missed, but not forgotten. Being of the Christian
faith, we will console ourselves, knowing he is forever with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.The family will have a memorial service at Pilot Mt. Missionary Baptist Church, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Danny Jones and Bro. Josh Lowe will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to your favorite charity or to Pilot Mt. Church will be appreciated. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOODMAN, MRS. CAROLYN – left her home in Lancing on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 to enter her eternal home in Heaven. Along with many loved ones who have gone, she is now reunited with her dear mother. She leaves behind her dear husband of forty-three years, David Goodman; three children, Linna Roquayrol, William and wife Laura Goodman, and Mark and wife Andrea Goodman. Also leaves behind eight beautiful grandchildren, who she loved with all her heart: Priscilla, Adriana, Paulo, Hayley, Abby, Bryson, Kylie and Natalie; sister, Juanita Eastham, as well as her brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Jane Pittman and Kenneth and Dan Pittman. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, February 23, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Garvan Walls officiating. A graveside service will be held, Friday, February 24th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wartburg Cemetery.
Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 2/23/2006.

GOODMAN, MRS. DOROTHY JEAN , AGE 66 OF THE ARMES CHAPEL COMMUNITY, PASSED AWAY JANUARY 3 2006, AT HOME, AFTER MONTHS OF ILLNESS. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, ELMER AND MAGGIE LEE CLEMONS; SISTER, MARY ANN MYRES; AND TWO INFANT SONS, LARRY AND BARRY THRASHER. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND, WILLIAM RAYMOND GOODMAN OF WARTBURG; SON, ROY THRASHER OF WARTBURG; THREE DAUGHTERS: JANE MULLINS AND HUSBAND, GERALD OF WARTBURG, TERESA BROWN AND HUSBAND, BILL OF WARTBURG, AND RHONDA SCHULTZ AND HUSBAND, GLEN OF TOLEDO, OHIO. SIX GRANDDAUGHTERS: SHERRY CASHMORE OF WARTBURG , JENNIFER AYDELOTTE OF HARRIMAN, MARSHA KING OF OHIO, CARRIE WARD OF OHIO, TARA BROWN OF WARTBURG, AND GENA THRASHER OF ARKANSAS. FOUR GRANDSONS: BEAU CASHMORE OF WARTBURG, SHANE REHMAN OF OHIO, AND BILLY AND WESLEY BROWN OF WARTBURG. THIRTEEN GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN. SISTER: BILLIE LEE LACK AND HER HUSBAND, DAVID OF PIGGOTT, ARK.; TWO BROTHERS: JOHN HOWARD CLEMONS AND WIFE, DIANNE OF KENNETT, MO., AND CHARLES LLOYD CLEMONS AND WIFE KENOSHA, WISC. AND BY SEVERAL NIECES, NEPHEWS, AND FRIENDS.
THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS THURSDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 2006 FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL FOLLOW AT 8:00 P.M. WITH BRO. CHARLES WEBB AND BRO. MIKE BARNES OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD FRIDAY AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE LANE CEMETERY, LANCING. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOODMAN, KENNETH LEE, 70, of New River passed away peacefully at home with his wife, children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law and sons-in-law on Monday, February 22, 2010. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church; the was a coalminer for many years. He enjoyed flea markets, coon hunting, working with weedeaters and lawn mowers and spending time with family. Until they meet again he left behind his loving wife Della Bernice Lowe Goodman of 46 years. Son Jeffery Lee Goodman and wife Tammy of Lancing, TN. Daughters Lisa Kay Braden and husband Duke of Deer Lodge, TN. Loretta Lynn Webber and husband David of Harriman, TN. Kenneth also left behind six grandchildren; Ryan Edward Jones, Kenneth Tyler Goodman, Leah Marie Jones, Felicia Brooke Webber, Bethany Renee Goodman and Brandon Robert Lee Goodman. Brother Arnold Goodman and wife Lou Ann of New River. Sisters: Nicey Goodman Bunch of Clinton, Fredia Goodman Carroll and husband Willie of New River and a host of extended family and special friends.Kenneth was preceded in death by his dad and mom Finely and Oshia Goodman, Brothers: Elmer, Everett, Fred, Willie, Early, Johnnie and Delmus Goodman, Sisters: Cynthia Goodman Jeffers and Claudia Goodman McDonald, special Brother-in-law; Cledyth “Jack” Bunch.The Family will receive visitation at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg on Wednesday February 24, 2010 from 6-8:00 p.m. The funeral will be at Shiloh Baptist Church in New River at 2:00 p.m. Thursday February 25, 2010 with Rev. Bill Goodman and Rev. Gary Armes officiating the funeral. Kenneth will be buried at the Phillips cemetery in New River. The family would like to thank everyone for their love & support and most of all their prayers. And thanks also to Schubert Funeral Home and Covenant Hospice & Joann Spurling. Kenneth’s last request is for his children and grandchildren to live for the Lord. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOODMAN, LOUIS WAYNE, SR. – age 53, of Wartburg, passed away in Fayetteville, NC November 6, 2000. Preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Pauline Goodman; sister, Freida Goodman Campbell Vaughn; nephew, Joseph Campbell, III; father and mother in law, Floyd and Reba Freytag. He is survived by his wife, Sara Freytag Goodman; sons, Louis Wayne Goodman, Jr. of Savannah, Ga. and Aaron Lee Goodman of Chattanooga; daughter, Felicia Ann Goodman of Wartburg; brothers, David (Carolyn) Goodman and Dale Goodman of Wartburg; sisters, Marilyn (Norris) Milligan of Bristol and Jeanette (Tom) Patrick of Wartburg; sister in law, Lucy Freytag of Wartburg; brother in law & sister in law, James and Barbara Freytag of Cleveland, Tenn.; a host of nieces & nephews. Burial in Wartburg City Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GOODROE, MR. CHARLES THOMAS III, age 62, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009 at hishome surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving 22 years in the U.S. Army as a pilot, flying fixed wing and rotorcraft. He was a veteran of two tours of duty in Vietnam. A true war hero, he was awarded a Purple Heart and twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the military’s highest honors for a pilot. He was a member of the Humane Society and a graduate of Troy State University, member Gamma Beta Phi Society. Charles is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carol; Son: Christopher of Manchester, TN; Daughter: Tracy Nichols and husband, Edward; Grandchildren: Matthew, Nathan, and Sarah Nichols all of Ft. Carson, CO; brother, David Goodroe and wife, Bernadette of Washington and sister, Melissa Hoffmann and husband, Sigmar of Utah; and his in-laws from Illinois and aunts, uncles, and cousins from Ohio and Utah. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18th from 2 to 4 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Chaplain Tom Rayford officiating. A private interment will follow at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Morgan County Humane Society, P.O. Box 55, Wartburg, TN 37887. [Schubert Funeral Home]
NOTE: Mr. Goodroe lived in the Bittercreek Community of Morgan County]

GOODMAN, MR. WILLIAM RAYMOND, age 72, passed away in his home on January 30, 2009. He was retired from the Navy with 20 years doing 6 tours in Vietnam and he spent 16 years as a correctional officer at Morgan County Regional Correctional Facility. He was preceded in death by his wife; Dorothy Goodman, Father; Lonnie Goodman, sisters; Margerat Teague, Josie May Goodman, Brothers; Willie Jean Goodman, and Jon Lewis Goodman, He is survived by Daughters; Teresa Brown (Billy) of Wartburg, Rhonda Schultz (Glen) of Ohio, 6 grandchildren; William Brown, Tara Brown, Wesley Brown all of Wartburg, Carrie Yard, Marsha King of Ohio, Shane Raymond of Afghanistan, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 6
step-great-grandchildren, Sisters; Maxie Barnes and the late J.C. Barnes, Juanita McClaine, Charlotte Fritts (Sam), Sandra Aslinger (Lee). The family will receive friends Monday evening, February 2, 2009 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow with Bro. Mike Barnes and Bro. Charles Webb officiating.Graveside services will be Tuesday morning, February 3rd, 10:00 a.m. in the Lane cemetery with Military honors.[Schubert Funeral Home]

GOODWIN, WALTER T., 73, of Coalfield, died Friday, July 29, 2006 at his home. Born May 25, 1932, in Wysox, Pa., he moved to Oak Ridge in 1954 and had lived in Coalfield since 1994. He worked as an electrician at the Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, for 38 years. He was also a member of Coalfield Lions Club. He was preceded in death by parents, Archie W. Goodwin and Frances Allen Goodwin; and brothers, Archie Goodwin Jr. and Jack Goodwin. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Fields Goodwin of Coalfield; daughters, Joy L. Goodwin of Oak Ridge and Karen S. Goodwin of Chattanooga; son, Lee J. Goodwin of Galveston, Texas; granddaughter, Jessica Royster of Oak Ridge; brother, Don Goodwin of Medina, N.Y.; and sisters, Alma Josbena and Barbara Yanofski, both of Towanda, Pa., and Margie Aton of Williamsport, Pa. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services. Sharp Funeral Home, Oliver Springs, is in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]
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GOODWIN, BOBBIE JEAN, age 69, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at her home. Mrs. Goodwin was born Aug. 28, 1936, in Whitesburg, Ky. She lived in Oak Ridge for 46 years before moving to Coalfield in 1992. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was employed at the Jewelry Box in Oak Ridge for 10 years in the customer service department. Mrs. Goodwin was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Goodwin. Survivors include her son, Lee J. Goodwin of Galveston, Texas; daughters, Joy L. Goodwin of Oak Ridge, and Karen Sue Goodwin of Chattanooga; and granddaughter, Jessica Goodwin Royster of Oak Ridge. She is also survived by many special friends and extended family members. There will be no services at Mrs. Goodwin’s request. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society – Roane County Unit, P.O. Box 82, Kingston, TN 37763, in memory of Bobbie Jean Goodwin. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs is in charge of all the arrangements. [Oak Ridger]

GOSNELL, MRS. BLANCHE MAE ADKINS , OF WARTBURG, BORN APRIL 1, 1918 IN CAMPBELL CO. TENN. AND DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON MARCH 4, 2006 AT THE LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN CO.. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, WARTBURG. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HUSBAND, BURL GOSNELL, SON; JAMES GOSNELL, DAUGHTER; CHARLENE SHAFFER, PARENTS; REV. LACY AND MARTHA ADKINS, GRANDSON; BRADLEY GOSNELL, GREAT GRAND SON; GRANT DeWAYNE GOSNELL, SISTERS; GLADYS HOWARD, ROSA SUMNER AND CARRY ADKINS. SURVIVING TWO SONS; HOWARD AND WIFE, RUBY GOSNELL, OF WARTBURG; GLEN AND CARLENE GOSNELL, OF DEER LODGE; DAUGHTER, WILMA AND HUSBAND; RONNIE BERTRAM, OF OLIVER SPRINGS; DAUGHTER-IN-LAW; FRANCIS GOSNELL, OF CORBIN, KY; SISTERS; JOSEPHENE SMITH, OF HARRIMAN AND JESSIE HAMMELL, OF ROCKWOOD; BROTHERS; BILLY AND WIFE, NOLA JEAN ADKINS, CHARLES AND WIFE, MAEAGLE ADKINS, ALL OF HARRIMAN; SISTERS-IN-LAW AND BROTHER-IN-LAW; LAURA SMITH, OF KINGSTON LUTHER AND LORENE GOSNELL, OF ONEIDA; GRAND CHILDREN; RICKY AND LACY GOSNELL, PAIGE KING, JAMIE PUCKETT, ANGEL BROWN, KATRINIA WEBB, ROCKIE ROSS, TRAVIS GOSNELL, REGENIA LESTER, HARRY GOSNELL AND SERITA PHILLIPS; FOURTEEN GREAT GRAND CHILDREN AND A HOST OF NIECES AND NEPHEWS; THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 6, 2006, FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, WARTBURG. WITH FUNERAL SERVICE TO FOLLOW. WITH REV. ROY LANGLEY AND REV. JAMES GRIFFITH OFFICIATING. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD TUESDAY 11 A.M. SUNBRIGHT CEMETERY. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOSNELL, BURL – age 87, of Wartburg, passed away Thursday evening Feb. 1, 2001 in the Life Care Center of Morgan Co. He was born Jan. 6, 1914 in Sunbright and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Wartburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Emily Dyer Gosnell; son, James Gosnell; grandson, Bradley Gosnell; great grandson, Grant Gosnell; brothers, Sam, Bill and Joe Gosnell of Sunbright; sister, Flara Davis Sunbright. Survived by wife of 65 years, Blanche Mae Adkins Gosnell; daughters, Charlene Shaffer of Sunbright, Wilma and husband, Don Adkins of Oliver Springs; sons, Howard and wife, Ruby of Wartburg, Glenn and wife, Carlene of Deerlodge; daughter in law, Francis Gosnell, of New Market, Tenn.; eleven grandchildren
and thirteen great grandchildren; sister, Laura Smith of Kingston, Tenn.; brother, Luther Gosnell, of Oneida, Tenn. Burial. in the Sunbright Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinel]

GOSNELL, GRACE JONES, 83, Sunbright, passed away in her home on Wed. Nov. 6, 2002 at the age of 83. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sunbright. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Gosnell; mother and father George and Lillie Jones; brothers Carl, Alex, Tom and Alfonce; and sisters Jane and Dora. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Gene Miller; three grandchildren Butch Miller and wife Tammy, Sam Miller and Judi Rarrick and husband Bill; five great-grandchildren, Jordan, Austin, Dalton, Nolan and Dylan; one sister Juanita Garrett and many nieces and nephews. The family received friends Fri. morning Nov. 8, 2002 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright Chapel, with funeral services following. Bro Sonny Works officiated. Interment followed in Sunbright Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GOSS, MRS. BESSIE LORAINE McPETERS ROBINSON, age 72 of Wartburg, TN passed away on October 23, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents; Granville Hubert and Minnie Clowers McPeters, step-mother; Ruth Blaylock. She is survived by her husband; Lonnie “Bobby” Marice Goss, Step-children; Sarah Parker, Paula Jackson and husband Lorane, Melissa Mathis and husband Greg, Lonnie Goss, Laura Lonnie Goss; Step-grandchildren; Eli Parker, Jeremiah Jackson and Logan Mathis, Also several cousins. The family will have a memorial service at Schubert Funeral Home on October 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Danny King officiating. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
[Schubert Funeral Home]

GOUGE, MRS. ANNA MARIE KILBY STEELMAN, age 56 of Harriman went home to be with the Lord Thursday July 8, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lester and Laura Steelman. Her sister: Nettie Jane Kilby. And her niece: Jennifer Nicole Steelman. She is survived by her husband: Bobby Gouge. Two daughters: Cindy Barger and her husband Ricky, Regina Kilby and her boyfriend Scott Daniels. Three grandchildren: Dennis Barger, Brittany and Dalton Kilby. Seven brothers, six sisters, thirty-one nieces and nephews and a host of friends and loved ones.The family will receive friends Saturday July 10, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 PM with Bro. Larry Tilley officiating. Graveside services will be Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM in the Swan Pond Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be: Dennis, James, Jason, Jerry, Terry, Elmer, Chester, Sammy and
Jackie.[Davis Funeral Home]

GOUGE, BILLY LEE – age 28, of Coalfield, passed away Sat., March 3, 2001. He was born August 18, 1972, the son of Billy Gene and Jewel Wilson Gouge of Coalfield. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewel Wilson Gouge; grandparents, James Oliver Gouge, Sr., and Rene Liles Gouge, also, Oscar Lee and Delberta Long Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Sue Bunch Gouge and daughter, Jessica of Petros; father and step mother, Billy Gene and Laura Gouge of Clinton; two sisters, Susan Gouge Daugherty and her husband, Eddie of Coalfield, and Teena Gouge Duncan of Knoxville; two nieces, Jennifer and Lisa Duncan of Knoxville; three nephews, Eddie Lee Daugherty and wife Maxsrine of Coalfield, Joshua Daugherty of Oak Ridge, and Daniel Daugherty and wife Kim of Coalfield; two great nephews, Robert Lee and Jonathan Daugherty, both of Coalfield; paternal uncles and their wives, Jimmy and Patsy Gouge, Jerry and Bea Gouge, all of Coalfield; paternal aunts, Rose Tarner, with whom he made his home, and Opal Covington, both of Coalfield, Sue Pelfrey and Kay Gamble, both of Harriman; maternal aunts, Mary Lee of Knoxville, Mollie Kennedy of TX, Bonnie Stubbs, Glenna Pack, Rosie Taylor, Nola Howard, Dixie Haynes, Gertie Johnson, all of Dutch Valley, Oliver Springs. Interment in Robert Walker Long Cemetery, Dutch Valley, Oliver Springs. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GOUGE, PATSY COLEAN, age 67 of Oliver Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2004 in her daughter’s home. She was a faithful Christian for God, and a member of Big Mountain Church. She touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and neal Moore of Petros; Brothers, Manuel Creekmore, Jimmy Ray Moore, William (W.L.) Moore and wife Wanda, Louiey David Creekmoore; Sister, Betty Rose Bunch. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Gouge; Daughter and husband, Gail and Kenny May; Son, James (Bud) Gouge, all of Oliver Springs; Grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Kennedy, Natalie and Joshua May, all of Oliver Springs; Sisters, Faye and husband Lester Elmore, Emma Swilley, and Eulene Lee; Brothers, Sammy Joe Moore and Alonza and wife Violet Moore. Patsy sang in many churches in the area for most of her life, until the time of her illness. She will be dearly missed by a host of friends and family members. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 22, 2004 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held on Friday, 11 am at Big Mountain Church with Bro. Joey Cagley officiating. The body will lie in state from 10 am until 11 am. Interment will follow the funeral service in Petros Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GOUGE, REV. JERRY LYNN, Coalfield Minister, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after preaching at an area church. Mr. Gouge was a member of Big Mountain Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. According to Mr. Gouge’s family, he dedicated his life to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. His last moments were spent preaching the 23rd Psalm. He had a deep love for everyone and a burden for the lost, his family said, adding that in the face of pain and death, he praised God for all he had and thanked him for the days he had given him. They described him as a wonderful father and grandfather and a devoted brother who was an honest, hard-working and respected man of God. Mr. Gouge is survived by his wife, Beatrice West Gouge; three daughters, Sarah Gouge, Shelena Gouge and Laura Wilson and her husband, Tim, all of Coalfield; two grandchildren, Caleb and Brenton, also of Coalfield; four sisters, Kay Gamble and her husband, Tom, of Harriman, Rose Tarner and Opal Covington, both of Coalfield, and Carol Daugherty and her husband, Larry, of Virginia; and four brothers, Frank Windham and James O. Gouge Jr. and his wife, Patsy Moore Gouge, all of Coalfield, Billy Gene Gouge and his wife, Laura White Gouge, of Clinton and Eddie Windham and his wife, Donna, of Oakdale. Mr. Gouge is also survived by his “second” mother, Anna Laura West of Windrock; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Donnie Tinker was considered a special friend. He was preceded in death by another daughter, Vanessa Rose; his parents, James O. Gouge Sr. and Rena Liles Gouge; three sisters, Alma Jane Marsh, Mary Wilma Edwards and Helen Sue Pelfrey; his father-in-law, Jesse Boyd West; two brothers-in-law, Randall West and Frank Tarner; and three nephews, Larry Wayne Daugherty, James David Edwards and Billy Lee Gouge. The funeral will be held at 8 tonight, Sept. 11, in the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home inWartburg with the Rev. Don Ambrose and the Rev. Harold Duncan officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Jackson Cemetery in Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]

GOUGH, ALVIE ‘TOM’, REV., 82, Oliver Springs, died July 23, 2001. Preceded in death by his parents Harvey C. Gouge and Sadie McGlothin Gouge; two children, Iris Yvonne Gough and Jerry Gough; two brothers Algie Gough and H. C. Gouge; and two sisters, Ester Phillips and Dorothy Sellers. Survivors: wife of 62 years Hazel Burgess Gough of Oliver Springs; daugher, Sherry Konopka and husband Joe of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Leigh-Anna Konopka of Redlands, Calif., Dana Baas of Seattle, Wash., Anna DeWitt ofYuba City, Calif, Ginger Hamblin of Alaska and Jeree Sharp of Denver, Colo. seven great grandchildren; brother, Richard Gouge and wife Minnie of Coalfield; sisters, Ruth McCarty of Springfield, Ohio, Nora West and husband Jesse of Springfield, Ohio and Betty Patterson and husband Birgil of Deer Lodge. Mr. Gough was born Nov. 13, 1918 in Coalfield. He lived in Kentucky and Virginia moving back to Tennessee in 1943.Burial July 28,m 2001 in Davis Cemetery of Coalfield. [Morgan County News]

GRAAFSMA, MR. RICHARD (RICK), age 88, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009, at his home in Wartburg. He was a member of Sunbright United Methodist Church and a retired automotive engineer. He was also an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Eunice; daughters: Margie Lake and husband, Ron of Idaho, and Janet Cooper and husband, Mike of Michigan; son: Steve Graafsma and wife, Lisa of Idaho; step-children: John Miller and wife Kim of Pennsylvania, Kristin Miller of Sunbright, and Jeff Miller of Pennsylvania; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Sunbright United Methodist Church with Pastor John Slater officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the church.In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Sunbright United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 216, Sunbright, TN 37872. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GRACE, MRS. ELMA HEADRICK – age 86, passed away Monday, May 7, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mrs. Grace was born October 12, 1920, in Oakdale where she was a lifetime resident. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. She was a cook in the cafeteria at Oakdale School for twenty-seven years and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was preceded in death by: husband, Charles H. (Junior) Grace; parents, Fred and Emma Headrick; brothers-in-law, Jesse Powell, Ralph Grace, Ned Grace; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Edna and Charlie Stewart. Mrs. Grace is survived by: son, Ronnie Grace of Corryton, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Mike Elam of Morrison, TN, and Kay and David Clabo of Pineville, LA; grandchildren, Mickey Elam and wife Amy of Houston, TX, Josh Elam of Morrison, Richard Grace and wife Misti of Strawberry Plains, Brandon Clabo and wife Stephanie and Heather Clabo of Memphis and great-granddaughter; Katie Clabo of Memphis; brother, W.F. (Junior) Headrick and wife Ruth, sister; Norma Powell all of Oakdale and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 9, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Danny Jenkins and Rev. Kerry Ruppe officiating. Graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Crab Orchard Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 5/9/2007.]

GRACE, MRS. RUBY LEOPPER, age 90, of the Boswell Chapel Community, died Friday morning, March 12, 2004, in the Harriman Rehab Center, Harriman, Tn. She was a member of the Boswell Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Grace, parents, Charles and Emma Honeycutt Grace, grand daughter, Cynthia Scott. Surviving, Son; Don Grace, of Harriman; Sisters; Faye Leopper and Edna Booher, both of Oakdale; Great Grand Children; Alyssa Scott and Madeline Argue Graveside services will be held Saturday morning 11 A.M. Piney Cemetery, Oakdale. With Rev. Brent Pallotta officiating. Schubert Funeral Home, in charge of arrangement. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GRADY, MRS. DORIS A. HOWARD, age 46, of Lockport, died suddenly at Silver Cross Hospital, Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Born in Joliet, she was a lifelong resident of Lockport, ILL. She was preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Sandra Howard. Survived by her husband, Larry Grady, of Lockport. Daughter; Kellyand husband Chuck Ledford, of Joliet; Sons: Michael and wife, Tammy Grady, of Wilmington, NC; Christopher Howard, of Biloxi, MS; Bryan Howard, of Joliet; Seven grandchildren; Sister; Dawn and husband, David Detmer, of Hillard, OH; And several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends Sunday evening, October 15, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg.Graveside service will be held Monday 10 a.m. at Clear Creek Cemetery, Lancing with Rev. Junior Nance officiating.

GRANT, EDWART T., (“T”), 70, Dry Hill Rockwood, died Nov. 17, 1999. Preceded by parents Jess and Polly Gunn; brother Jack Grant; sister-in-law Mary Powell Grant and great-grandson, Steven Godby. Survivors: wife of 16 years, Shirley Grant; daughters Gail Fisher and Husband Morgan; Alice Langley and husband Dean; Kathy Swicegood; step-sons, Jackie Ray Brannon, David Brannon, Jerry Brannon, TerryBrannon and Mark Brannon; ex-wife Mary F. Grant and 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Interment in Pine Orchard Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GRAVES, IDEL LaRUE, 83, Sunbright, died Oct. 10, 2000 in the Glades Community. She was born Aug. 29, 1917 in Shadeland, Tenn. Survivors: sons, Lawrence Graves of Glades, James Graves of Deer Lodge and Lonnie Graves of Glades; daughters, Wanda Barnes of Banner Springs, Jonetta Morgan of Deer Lodge, Stacy Spurling of Glades, Marion Graves of Deer Lodge and Bessie Murphy of Rockwood; brothers, Edward LaRue of Deer Lodge and Thomas LaRue of Burrville; sister, Myrtle Pinkston of Knoxville and 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in Spring Chapel Cemetery, Jamestown. [Morgan County News]

GRANT, MRS. GOLDA JEAN TILSON, age 71, passed away Saturday July 17, 2010 at her home in Rockwood, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; Willard and Mabel (Hamby) Tilson, Sisters; Emma Lee Melton and Ruby Bingham. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years; Minuard E. Grant, Daughters; Sandy Lowery, Kay Wagoner, Teresa and Sam Jensen, Son; Dale and Julie Grant.Grandchildren; Samuel Jensen Jr., Timothy Jensen, Derek Jones, Roger Grant Jr., Leanndra Wright, Tiffany Grant, Sonya Lowery, Dawn Hudgins. Great-grandchildren; Braylea and Areyonna Wright, Destany, Dana and Drew Jones, Tyler Mathis, Kayla and Kythian Smith. Brother; Merley and Linda Tilson, Sisters; Barbara and Tommy Grant, Judy and J.R. Collins, Josephine and Don Arwood, Willa Dean and Charles Henderson, Anita and Alan Hale, Violet and Dan Nance, Linda and Donald Thompson, Paula Wiseman, Pam and Jerry Lyke.The family will receive friends Tuesday evening July 20, 2010 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow with Bro. Chuck Wilburn officiating. Graveside services will be Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. in Rankin Church Cemetery, Oakdale, TN. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.[Schubert Funeral Home]

GRANT, MARY FRANCES, 74, Oakdale, passed away April 17, 2004 in her home. She attended Pine Orchard Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her former husband, E.T. Grant; mother molly White; father James Lane; and great-grandson Steven Godby. She is survived by daughters, Fail Fisher and husband Morgan of Rockwood, Alice Langley and husband Dean of Oakdale, and Kathy swicegood and special friend Greg of Oakdale; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; best friend and special sister in Christ, Shirley Langley of Oakdale; sisters Louise Richard of Rockwood, Frieda Grant and husband Buddy of Rockwood and Becky Rucker and husband John of Rockwood; brothers, Jim Lane of Oakdale, Noel White and wife Linda of Rockwood and Danny White of Santa Rosa, Calif. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, with Rev. Chris Redmon and grandson Anthony Nelson officiating. Interment in Mount Teamon Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GRAVES, LONNIE PRESTON, 57, Burrville, passed away Mon. Nov. 18, 2002 in the Fentress County Hospital. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 11th Armored Calvary as a medic. He was preceded in death by his parents John Graves and Idele Larue Graves. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Redmon and her husband Nelson of Indianapolis, Ind.; brothers, Lawrence Graves of Burrville and James Graves of Deer Lodge; sisters Wanda Smith of Grimsley, Stacy Spurling of Burrville and Marion Graves and Johnetta Morgan, both of Deer Lodge The family received friends Wed. evening, Nov. 20, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services were held Thur. at 2 p.m. in Union Grove Baptist Church. Interment with full military honors followed in Union Grove Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GRAVES, RUTH BINGHAM, 77, formerly of Harriman and Oakdale, died Aug. 10, 2001 in Greensboro, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas L. Graves; father, George Bingham; mother Ollie Bingham; brothers, Bud and Raymond Bingham; sisters, Thelma Mathis and Georgia Byrge. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Larry Winslow; daughtger, Sandra Walker; grandchildren, Scott and Blain Winslow, Kimberly Walker and Kristen Isler; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Bingham of Oakdale, Bernice Smallwood of Dorton, KY., Edna Zumstein of Kingston, Geraldine Terry of Ventura, Calif., Wanda Honeycutt of Rossville, Ga., Eva Bingham of Chattanooga and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at White Oak Baptist Church in Oakdale on Aug. 18, 2001. [Morgan County News]

GRAYSON, KENNETH F., 79, Oakdale, passed away Sat. Oct. 12, 2002 in Harriman Health Care Center in Harriman. He was a member of Piney Baptist Church in Oakdale. He love hunting, fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Marion and Belle (Maw) Grayson; brothers, Edgar, Mart and Bill; and sisters Rose, Lucille, Lillie and Mary. He is survived by his wife Lois Presley Grayson; daughter Sherry; sons, Danny and wife Lisa, David and wife Laurie and Terry and wife Tammy, all of Oakdale; grandchildren Phil and Deborah, Phyllis and Keith, Bave and Rea, Tammy, Tracy, Adam, Garrod and Jessica; great-grandchildren Shanna, Dakota, Sherry Lynn, Shera (Honey Baby), Faith (Sugar Baby), Zack, Haleigh, Brittany, Cristy, Kayla, Krista and Corey; brother, Walter Grayson; and several nieces, nephews and a special friend Darry Reynolds. The family received friends in his home Sunday Oct. 13, and Mon. Oct. 14. Interment was in Piney Baptist Church Cemetery, Oakdale. [Morgan County News]

GRAYSON, MS. LISA LANE, born June 24, 1957 went to be with Jesus, Saturday morning, Jan. 31, 2004. She was a member of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Harriman, Tenn. Lisa will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her, but the love she gave to all she knew will be cherished forever. Lisa was preceded in death by her mother, Helene Lane and brother, Tommy Lane. She is survived by her father, James Lane of Oakdale. Brothers; Charles and Kim Lane of Ohio, Terry and Lisa Lane of Wartburg, Danny and Twanna Lane of Oak Ridge, Life long companion, Danny Grayson; Special friends, Tina Young, Carolyn Smith, and Glenna Carroll. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, Feb. 1, 2004, from 6 to 8 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Monday 10 A.M. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Harriman, with Father Joseph Pinner officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GRAYSON, WALTER THOMAS, 92, of Oakdale, died May 30, 2004, at the home of his grandson and with family. He was born April 7, 1912, the son to the late Marion and Mae Belle Johnson Grayson. He was preceded in death by wife, Minnie Hazel Stringfield Grayson; sons, Infant Grayson and Marvin Gray-son; brothers, Mart Grayson, Bill Grayson, Edgar Grayson and Kenneth Grayson; and sisters, Lily Ericson, Rose Basler, Lucille Wester and Mary Clinton. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, O’Dell and Geraldine Grayson of Lebanon, and Eddy and Kim Grayson of Oakdale; daughters and sons-in law, Katy and Bobby Massengill of Burrville, Glenna and Bob Waters of Oakdale, Wyvonnia Dillard and Carl Depetrio of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Rita Yates and Jeff Carr of Pikeville; special sister-in-law, Lois Presley Grayson of Oakdale; grandsons, Marvin Massengill, Bobby Waters, Chris Waters, Dennis Waters, Lecil Crouch, Josh Yates and Rustin Grayson; granddaughters, Kathy Carroll, Debbie Ford, Becky Manis, April Waters, Amanda Palmer, Kiesha Yates and Lyndsey Horton Grayson; 23 great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, in Boswell Chapel Church, Oakdale, with the Rev. Jim Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Piney Church Cemetery, Oakdale. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, is in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]

GREEN, RUTH D., 76, formerly of Sunbright, died Dec. 6, 2000 in Knoxville. Preceded by husband James William Green and infant son, James William Green Jr. Survivors: son, Kenneth Davis of Harriman, several nieces and nephews. Burial in Annadale Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GREENE, MARY LOU SCHUBERT, 92, Liberty Road, Wartburg, passed away Tue. Oct. 29, 2002 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a lifelong member of Liberty Church and enjoyed piecing quilts . She was reitred from the County School System with 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Greene, Sr. She is survived by two sons Bruce Greene, Jr. and wife Rose, and James Greene and wife Janet, all of Wartburg; former daughter-in-law and special caregiver Jeannie Greene of Wartburg; grandsons James Richard Greene and Daisy and Bruce David and Keela Greene, all of Wartburg; 3 great grandchildren; three sisters Wanda Shipe of Wartburg, Geraldean Adkisson of Harriman and Juanita Jones of Wartburg; half-sister Barbara Ward of Petros; half-brother H.C. Schubert of Wartburg. The family received friends Wed. evening Oct. 30, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.mm. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Michael Justus officiating. A graveside service was held Thur. morning at 11 a. m. in Liberty Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GREENE, RAYMOND – age 85 of Wartburg, passed away Monday, February 24, 2003 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He had been at Lifecare in Wartburg for the past two years after having a stroke. Raymond served in the US Army for twelve years, having fought during World War II in Japan and Panama. He worked in Chicago, Ill. until he retired and returned home to Wartburg. He was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Dora Stewart Greene; sister, Delcia Jones; brothers, Floyd and Russell and son, Richard. He is survived by sister, Eva Hall of Wartburg; grandchildren, Chris and Amy of Omaha, Neb.; several nephews and nieces; special friend, Velma Phillips. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 27, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Rev. Don Hunter officiating. A graveside service will be held on Friday, 11 a.m. in Liberty Cemetery.
[Knoxville News Sentinal]

GREEN, TRACY “HOMEY”, 38, of Oakdale, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at his home. An employee of S&N Construction Co., he had a wonderful sense of humor and loved practical jokes. Survivors include his wife, Vera Pugh; children, Natasha Green and Dakota Green of Florida; stepchildren, Chad and Sara Kring of Fishers, Ind., Christiana and Dustin Wrather of Lenoir City and Beth and Chelsey Pugh of Oakdale; adopted daughter, Michelle, and her children of Oakdale; grandchildren, Eli Kring, Arvin Collins and Keylie Collins; parents, Donald and Mary Green of Rockwood; brother, Barry Green of Rockwood; nephew, Dalton Green of Rockwood; special friends, Dexter and Deveeda Bradford of Florida; and a host of aunts, uncles, family, friends and loved ones. Funeral service was at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, in Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, with the Rev. Pat Mitchell officiating. Graveside service and burial were at Millstone Mountain Cemetery, Westel. [Roane County News]

GREGG, JAMES (JIM), 60, formerly of Morgan County died Oct. 5, 2000 in Kingston. Survivors: wife Helen Cooper Gregg of Kingston; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Donnie Daughtery of Bittercreek Community; three grandchildren, Steven, Heather and Andrew; two great-grandchildren, Trenton and Chloe; brothers, Charles, (Chuch) Gregg of Rockwood and Bobby and Tony Gregg both of Oak Ridge; sisters, Mary Frances Knight and Vickie Langley, both of Kingston; step-mother, Christine Gregg of Oak Ridge. [Morgan County News]

GREY, PAUL K. JR., 36, of Crossville, passed away June 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 19 at Howell-Lussi Funeral Home in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Carverton, PA. The Rev. Donald Weltmer officiated. Mr. Grey was born Jan. 12, 1966, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the son of Paul Kenyon Sr. and Anita Gregorio Grey. Survivors include his father, Paul Grey Sr. of Lansing, TN; mother and stepfather, Anita and Joseph Dougherty of Wilkes-Barre; son, Anthony Grey of Peebles, OH; brothers, Michael Grey of Crossville and Gary Grey of Nanticoke, PA; sisters, Christinia Grey and Angel Sobeck, both of Nanticoke, PA, and Kathy Dougherty of Wilkes-Barre; half sister Nancy of Harvey’s Lake, PA; and special friend, Cindy Gibson of Crossville. Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. [Crossville Chronicle, Cumberland Co., TN]

GRIFFIN, MR. CHARLES E., age 62, of Oakdale passed away Sunday May 27, 2007 at his home. He was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one son: Bobby Wayne Griffin. His Parents: Clifford and Ora Bradshaw Griffin. Three brothers: William, Sherman and Earl Griffin. One Sister: Mary C. Vann, He is survived by two daughters: Emily Brandenburg and Kimberly Dagnon. Two Sons: Charles E Griffin, Jr. and Steven Griffin. Two Sisters: Emma Powers and Carol Ledford. Three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Thursday May 31, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will follow at 8 PM with Brother Wayne Nelson officiating. Graveside services will be Friday morning at 11 AM in the Harriman City Cemetery.Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, serving the family of Charles E. Griffin.

GRIFFIN, ROBERT L., 76, Lake Worth, Fla., passed away Jan. 21, 2001. He was born in Sunbright. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Martha Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Griffin of Lake Worth, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law Tilford and Robin Griffin of Lake Worth, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and David Garcia of Euless, Texas; grandson Brett Robert Williams of Euless, Texas; sister Thelma Smollon of Lake Worth, Fla., and several nieces and nephews. Interment in Sunbright Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GRIFFITH, MISS BRYLEE CHYANN – born Sept. 15, 2006, passed away on Sept. 16, 2006 in Children’s Hospital, Knoxville. Brylee is the infant daughter of Stacey Griffith and Mike Thurston. She is survived by: sister, Taylin; brother, Chase Griffith of Wartburg, grandparents, Milly Griffith of Wartburg, Eddie and Crystal Griffith of Harriman, Regina and Brian Pennesee of New Jersey, Ron and Marge Thurston of Pennsylvania; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends Monday evening, Sept. 18, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m., Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg. Rev. Jeff Dyer will officiate. Graveside services will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GRIFFIS, BOBBY GENE, 70, Waverly, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007 in Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. A native of Roane County, Bobby and Carolyn Griffis moved to Waverly 35 years ago. Bobby was a member of the Waverly First Free Will Baptist Church, which he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Maggie Griffis. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Carolyn Diden Griffis; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Debbie K. Griffis and Randy and Debbie E. Griffis, all of Murfreesboro; five granddaughters, Fallon, Brittany, Whitney, Hayley and Morgan Griffis who loved their Pa so much and he always told them, “I do you too honey” when they told him they loved him; and five sisters, one brother, several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and church family. Family received friends Friday, Jan. 19, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at 11 a.m. in Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg, with Bro. Fred Jones, Bro. Eddie Hopkins and Bro. Rick Kennedy officiating. Interment followed in the Morgan Memorial Gardens. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangement. [Roane County News]

GRIFFITH, MR. ALEX C., age 90, of Wartburg, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Roane Medical Center, Harriman. He was preceded in death by parents, Asbury and Augusta Hamby Griffith; brothers: Mitchell and Troy; and sisters: Alva Bunch and Alta Daugherty. Mr. Griffith is survived by loving wife of 63 years; Bernes Phillips Griffith.Children: Wanda Griffith; Ed Griffith and wife, Judy; Mary Newport and husband, Kenneth all of Wartburg.Four grandsons: Shane and Mark Newport, Leland Griffith, and Billy Davidson; and two great-grandchildren: Michael and Mindy Davidson. Sister; Wilma Taylor and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. James Griffith officiating. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Macedonia Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GRIFFITH, MR. GLENN – (12-15-1927) went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Glenn lived a life wrapped in the love of Jesus and lived by example, the servant hood of Christ. Many throughout the years had something repaired by his capable and generous hands. A gentleman of the “old school”, he stands as a shining example to those who would emulate his Christ-like qualities and virtues. He served in the U.S. Army near the close of WW II and as a deacon of Annadell Baptist Church for over 30 years. As an employee of TVA, he set a high standard of quality and diligence from the time he began in 1951 until he retired in 1988. He was preceded in death by parents: Oda and Kansas Griffith; by his siblings: Will, Carl, Nora, Alcie, Oma, Clem, and Emmett; and by his much loved wife of 50 years, Martha Robbins Griffith. His life was never quite the same without her constant presence, friendship, and love. He will be greatly missed by his son and daughter-in-law: Keith and Debbie Griffith and their children, Jacob, Taylor, and Callie; and by his son and daughter-in-law: Roger and Missy Griffith and their children, Dillon, Hayley, Caitlin, Madison, Tucker, Kelsey, Brianna, Ethan, and Fallon. Our families are poorer for the death of such a great man, but our lives are richer for having the memories he left us and the godly heritage he passed along to us. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 3rd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Annadell Baptist Church in Lancing. A service will be held in his honor at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Goodman and Rev. Danny Jenkins officiating. A graveside service will be held at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Scott County on Wednesday, November 4th at 11:00 a.m. where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife. Glenn would have us remember one thing: know Jesus, live, walk, trust, and rest in Him. We cherish the memories of his faithful love for all, which was rooted in Jesus’ faithful love for him. In lieu of flower donations may be made to the Lone Mountain Cemetery Fund. [Knoxville News Sentinel]

GRIFFITH, LAURA, 88, died Dec. 24, 2003 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a lifetime member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in the Lancing area. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Elizabeth Garrett Griffith; brothers, Otie, Ira, Joe, Frank, Dave and Lee Griffith and sisters Nellie and Rebecca Griffith. She is survived by one sister Martha Griffith Sexton of Wartburg. Interment was in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GRIFFITH, MARJORIE LORAINE, 65, of Harriman, died Sept 14, 1997. Preceded by parents, Earl and Bessie Jacks Griffith; and brothers, Kenneth and Arthur Griffith. Survivors: sisters, Pearl Palko, Glena Human and Marilyn McPeters. Burial in Lane Cemetery, Lancing. (Morgan County News)

GRIFFITH, MRS. MARTHA – age 71 of Lancing, passed away from this life on August 29th, 2003. She entered eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and one sister. She is survived by Glenn Griffith, her husband of almost 50 years. She was a devoted wife and mother and a wonderful grandmother. She will be missed by her two sons and daughters in law, Keith and Debbie Griffith of Deer Lodge and Roger and Missy Griffith of New Market. She will also be greatly missed by eleven grandchildren, Jacob, Taylor, and Callie Griffith of Deer Lodge, and Dillon, Haley, Caitlin, Madison, Tucker, Kelsey, Brianna, and Ethan Griffith of New Market who all thought the world of their grandma. She is also survived by three sisters and one brother, Macel Reagan, Reba McBroom, Vesta Phillips and James Robbins all of Oneida. The family will receive friends at Annadell Baptist Church, Martha’s home church of 50 years, from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday August 31st. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Billy Goodman and Rev. Danny Jenkins officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 1st at 11 a.m. in the Lone Mountain Cemetery in Scott County. Pallbearers will be her beloved nephews. Arrangements held by Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, Tenn. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

GRIFFITH, NORA DALE, 83, Oliver Springs, died July 2, 1999. Preceded by parents Odie Griffith and Kansas Goodman Griffith; husband, Ardill Griffith; daughter, Christine Wolford; grandchildren, Nancy Bladen and Jeremy Massengill and three great-grandchildren. Survivors, sons, Hobert Griffith, Homer and wife Kathy Griffith, Maynard Griffith, Demcie Griffith and wife Sharon, Odie Griffith, Gaylon Griffith; daughters, Willie Henley and husband Kendall, Phyllis Massengill and husband Doug;
and Carolyn Swails; 37 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren; brothers; Glen and wife Martha Griffith and Clem and wife Nora Griffith; sisters, Omie Watson and Alice Chitwood. Mrs. Griffith was born Dec 8, 1915 in Scott Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GRIFFITH, RALPH H., age 81, a resident of Roane County, died Sunday, July 18, 2010 at his home. Mr. Griffith was born in the Fork Mountain Community of Anderson County on the 8th day of February, 1929. He lived in Coalfield until his move to Roane County in 2000. Ralph worked in construction before his disability in 1967. Mr. Griffith served his country in the United States Army during both WWII and the Korean War. While serving he received numerous commendations, medals, ribbons and badges. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a member of the Kellytown Baptist Church. In addition to loving his family Mr. Griffith also loved the lord, his country, and was a proud supporter of the Tennessee Vols. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Louvetta Mae Griffith, by brothers; George, Charles, Floyd and Robert Griffith, and by a granddaughter Lindsay Griffith. Ralph is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wilma Griffith, by daughters; Marilyn Calfee and husband, Kent and Teresa Jackson all of Kingston and by a son, William Griffith and wife, Cindi of Coalfield, by grandchildren; Brent Sheldon and wife Sammie, Melissa Cooper an husband Craig, Chris Jackson and wife Megan, Misty Love and husband Bert, David Calfee, Aimee Whitford and husband Garrett, Corey Griffith and wife April, and Whitney Griffith, by great-grandchildren; Zachery, Nicholas, Dylan, Emma, Elizabeth, Kevin, Bryce, Kailey, Maci, Ford, and Kenzi. He is also survived by sisters, Louise Morgan and husband Norman of Roane County, Alma Ruth Langley of Byrdstown, Tennessee, and Earlene Justice and husband Kermit of Coalfield, by a brother; Boyd Griffith and wife Renda of LaPorte, Indiana, and by several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Sharp Funeral Home between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. The funeral will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8:00 P.M. with Pastor Tommy Hensley officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Estes Cemetery with full military honors. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available for Mr. Griffith at www.sharpfh.com. [Sharp Funeral Home]

GRIFFITH, SEAN MATTHEW, age 19 of Sunbright, TN passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008 from injuries due to an automobile accident. Sean was a member of Glenmary Missionary Baptist Church and a 2007 graduate of Sunbright High School. Through his death, many other people will have a better life because Sean was an Organ Donor.He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents; Tilden and Bertha Mae Miller ,Verdon Huckelby, Don and Betty Nester.He is survived by his mother and step-father; Karen and Kenneth Allen Webb of Sunbright, TN., father and step-mother; Doug Jr. and Heather Griffith of Mt. Juliet, TN,Brother; Greg Griffith and wife Samantha of Wartburg, TN,Sister; Laura Griffith of Mt. Juliet, TN,Nephew; Brycen Griffith, Grandparents; Jim and Caroline Miller of Glenmary, TN,Doug and Phyllis Griffith of Glenmary, TN, Cheryl and Jim McVay of Ohio, Grandparents; Herman and Lenna Mae Webb of Sunbright, TN, Granny; Iduma Huckelby of Glenmary, TN; Aunts; Debbie Miller, Shelia Freels and husband Tim, Lisa Smith and husband Jim, Glendara Griffith. Uncles; Jimmy Miller and wife Beverly, Chris Miller, Danny Webb and wife Val, Clyde Griffith, Bobby Griffith, Steve Griffith and wife Heather, Les Griffith and wife Trish. Special cousins; William Miller, Abbigail Miller, Austin Webb, Ethan Webb, Shelena Freels, Jacob Freels, Noah Freels, Chelsea Smith, Ansley Smith, Also several other family and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, May 14, 2008 at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright from 5-8:00 p.m. Funeral service will follow with Bro.Charles Webb officiating.Graveside services will be Thursday, May 15, 2008 in Sunbright Cemetery at 12:00. [Schubert Funeral Home]

GRIFFITH, MR. TOMMY WAYNE, age 45 of Wartburg, passed away Friday February 5, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his father: Leonard Griffith. He is survived by his wife: Angie Griffith. His mother and step-father: Irene and Ray Redmon of Wartburg. Two brothers and one sister-in-law: Johnny Griffith of Lancing and Jody and Karen Griffith of Gobey. One sister and brother-in-law: Kathy and Robert Phillips of Sunbright. The family will receive friends Monday February 8, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services to follow at 8:00 PM with Bro. Jeff Beard officiating. [Davis Funeral Home]

GRIFFITH, WILLIAM. (Bill),. 86, Wartburg, died March 25, 2001. Preceded by husbanad Dave Griffith; father and mother, Edd and Margaret Huckaby; brothers, Junior, Senior and Arnold Huckaby and sisters, Gladys Human, Agnes Garrett and Arzella Hall. Survivors, son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Judy Griffith of Midtown; daughters and sons-in-law, Anna Mae and Freddie Huckaby of Karns and Patsy and Charles Ed Young of Wartburg; three grandsons, two granddaughters; 10 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; sister, Josephine Scarbrough of Wartburg. NOTE: (Josephine Scarbrough died April 11, 2001) [Morgan County News]

GRIFFITH, WILLIAM EUGENE, Jr., 84, of the Hardin Valley community of Knox County, died Monday, June 10, 2002, at Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Born Sept. 22, 1917, in Coalfield, he was the son of William Eugene Griffith Sr. and Jenny Russell Griffith. He had lived in Hardin Valley for the past 34 years. Mr. Griffith worked as a tool and die maker at Alcoa Inc., the Oak Ridge K-25 site, Arnold Engineering, P & S Plastics and Ridge Metals. He is survived by his wife, Esther “Jackie” Nash Griffith; two daughters, Helen Townsend and her husband, Fred, of Loudon, and Nyoka Wilson and her husband, Johnny, of Sparta; three sons, Allen Nash and his wife, Cristy, of Sparta, Joe Griffith and his wife, Stacy, of Lenoir City, and Gerald T. Griffith and his wife, Amelinda, of Knoxville; his brother, Russell Griffith of Coalfield; and by 14 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Griffith was preceded in death by two sons, William Eugene Griffith III and Randall Eugene Griffith. The funeral will be held at 8 tonight, June 12, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Doug Kizer officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at Oliver Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]

GRIFFITH, WILLIAM W., 84, Pleasant Ridge Community, died in Jamestown. He was a native of West Virginia. Survivors: brother, George Griffith. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 11/4/19675]

GRIFFITH, VICIE, 85, Wartburg, died 4/3/2000. Preceded by husband, Leon Griffith; two infant children; brothers, Harley Hill, Harvey Hill, Carly Hill; sister, Ocie Griffith. Survivors: sisters, Odessie Griffith and Lassie Hill; brother, Herstel Hill. Burial in Union Hill Cemetery, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]

GRIFFITH, ZONA, 81, of Rugby died Tuesday morning, Jan. 18, 1994, in the Fentress County Hospital. She was a longtime resident of Rugby and was of the Church of God faith. She was born in Glenmary on Dec.17, 1913. She was preceded in death by her husbands Albert Berry and Columbus Griffith; sons Charlie Berry and Paul Griffith. She is survived by a daughter in law Rosie Berry; three grandsons Chuck and wife Jan Berry, Benny Berry all of Cincinnati, Jack Berry of Ruby; three great grandchildren Clara, Justin and James Berry; one great great grandchild Carissa Rose Berry of Cincinnati; several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Schubert Funeral Home of Sunbright with Rev. Arlie Muse officiating. Interment was in the Union Hill Cemetery of Sunbright. Schubert Funeral Home of Sunbright in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News, 27 Jan 1994, p3A]

GRISHAM, BETTY LOU, 64, Wartburg, passed away March 9, 2003 in the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She worked as a nurse, working with ETHRA of Morgan County for several years. She is survived by mother Mildred Edwards; son and his wife Norman and Patricia McBryant; grandchildren Jada & Zandra McBryant; and aunt Mary Lou Lee. Interment was in Zion Church Cemetery in Clinton. Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]

GUFFEY, SUSIE E. , 92, of Wartburg, died, March 20, 1997. Survived by son and daughter-in-law S. L. and Alice Guffey; daughter and son-in-law, Lillian and Robert Perry of Wartburg; grandsons, Robert Perry, Jr., of Huntsville, Ala. and Richard Perry of Montevallo, Ala; granddaughters Debbie Smith of Wartburg, and Linda Norman of Knoxville; two greatgrandsons, Brian Cox of Wartburg, and Matthew Perry of Huntsville, Ala; one great-granddaughter, Catherine Perry of Huntsville, Ala.
Burial in Nelson Cemetery, Catoosa. (Morgan County News)

GUFFY,WINFIELD, 78, of Wartburg, died Oct. 12, 1988. He was a veteran of WW II. Surviving are his wife, Susie Nelson Guffey of Wartburg; stepson S.L. Guffey of Wartburg; step-daughter, Lillian Perry of Kingston. Also, brother, W. N. Guffey of Crawford, Tn and Martha Copeland of Jamestown. Interment in the Nelson Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GULLEY, SHERRY M. GOAD “PEACHES” – age 42, a resident of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, February 24, 2006 at her home. Mrs. Gulley was born May 15, 1963 in Oak Ridge. She has lived for the past six years in Orange, Texas moving back to Oak Ridge recently. Sherry collected Elvis Presley memorabilia and she enjoyed drawing, writing poetry and her weenie dog. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Marlin and Nina Dodd of Coalfield, paternal grandparents, Dyllis and Imojean Goad of Petros, and by her step-father, Donald A. Lanham. Survivors: husband, Rodney Gulley of Oak Ridge; son, Sean Donald Lanham of Dalton, GA; father, Charles F. Goad of Ringgold, GA; mother, Lynda Dodd Lanham of Dalton, GA; brother, Cody Goad of Ringgold, GA; sister, Rebecca Hughes of Alcoa; niece, Brandie Lanham of Oak Ridge; nephews, David Chamblee III of Oliver Springs, Julian A. Lanham of Oak Ridge; mother in law, Brenda Rutherford of Oak Ridge; special friend, Betty Reinhert of Orange, Texas. Sherry is also survived by several cousin, extended family members, and special friends. The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, 2006 between the hours of 1:00 and 2:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with pastor Garvan Walls and Rev. Barbara Price officiating. Burial and graveside services will follow at Estes Cemetery of Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 2/26/2006.

GUNNELS, HERLEN JOEL, (STRAWBERRY), 63, passed away on Tue. Dec. 3, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ethel Gunnels; sisters, Dean Walker and Jessie Clem; and brother Bill Gunnels and two infant brothers. He is survived by his wife Novella Wilson Gunnels of Sunbright; brothers George Gunnels of Sunbright and Tommy Gunnels of Knoxville; sisters Lucille Huckeby and husband Bill of Glenmary, Bessie Freels of Knoxville and Della England and husband Bill of Covington, Ky., and Edna Martin and husband Kenneth of Covington and a host of nieces and nephews. The family received friends Dec. 6, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Cecil Goode officiating. A graveside service was held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Union Hill Cemetery, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]

GUNNELS, WILLIE JOE “BILL”, 74, of Bridle Path Lane, Andrews, died at his home Monday, Oct. 2, [2000] after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Andrews First Baptist Church. The Revs. Eddie Hardin and Butch Stillwell officiated. Burial was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Carver Cemetery in Robbinsville. A native of Sunbright, Tenn., he had been a resident of Andrews for nearly 40 years. He was a son of the late Joel Reason Gunnels and Ethel P. Cooper Gunnels. He was preceded in death by two infant granddaughters and one sister, Deane Gunnels Walker. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Hooper Gunnels; four sons, Jerry Gunnels of Maryville, Tenn., Robin Gunnels of Cullowhee, and Alvin Gunnels, Roger Gunnels and James Gunnels, both of Andrews; three daughters, Cathy Gunnels Raxter, Ellen Gunnels and Helen Gunnels Sorrell, all of Andrews; three brothers, George Gunnels, Herlin Gunnels and Tommy Gunnels, all of Tennessee; five sisters, Bessie Gunnels Freel and Lucille Gunnels Huckaby, both of Tennessee, Della Gunnels
England, Edna Gunnels Martin and Jessie Gunnels Clem, all of Kentucky; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 540 West U.S. 64, Murphy,
N.C. 28906. Melton-Riddle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Sylva Herald, Sylva, North Carolina, 10/5/2000

GUNTER, ALICE JEWELL: Julie Flanagan of Long Beach, California, passed away May 12, 2003.
She was born in Lancing, Tennessee, July 27, 1941 and named Alice Jewell Gunter. Her parents, both deceased, were Floyd Arnold and Louise Moore Gunter. [Submitted]

GUNTER, ALICE WEST , died September 23, 1966,whose living descendants number 118, and extended to the fifth generation, died Friday night at a Knoxville Hospital after a long illness. She was 88. Mrs. Gunter, the wife of the late Harvey Gunter, lived in Lancing for many years, but since the death of Mr. Gunter, Feb. 10, 1947, she had made her home with her children. Mr. Gunter was a blacksmith and tooldresser. She was a member of the Lancing Presbyterian Church where funeral services were held Monday morning. The Rev. M.B. Fletcher, a pastor of the First Baptist Church in Wartburg officiated. The Rev. Dora Pierce, pastor of the Wartburg and Lancing Presbyterian Churches assisted at the service.Mrs. Gunter is survived by three sons, Lee Gunter of the Mossy GroveCommunity, Wartburg, Rt. 1, Edward Gunter of Franklin, Ohio and Floyd Gunter of Loudon; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Smith if Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. Reba Howard of Tampa, Fla.; 39 grandchildren; 72 greatgrandchildren and two great, great grandchildren .Grandsons served as pallbearers. Burial was in the Montgomery Cemetery. Schubert’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. *Contributed by Julie Gunter Flanagan, grand-daughter of Alice Gunter* [Morgan County News]

GUNTER, CLANSY LOUISE HAMBY 76, of Wartburg, died, Dec. 23, 1988. Survivors; daughters, Sue and husband, Jim Russell of Wartburg, and Betty and husband Walter Crabtree of Dallas, Texas.; two sons, Bill and Bacil Gunter of Wartburg. 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Five sisters, Luril Henderson of Robbins; Nora Slaven and Evelyn Greene, of Harriman, Rose Petry of Dayton, Ohio,. Becky Montiel of Calif and Robert Hamby of Clarksville, Tn. Interment in Morgan Memorial Gardens. (Morgan County News)

GUNTER, EMILY MORGAN – age 68, Lancing, died March 30, 2000 Surviving, husband, Russell Gunter; daughters, Carolyn Williams, Deborah Nye and Kandice Eisen, all of Dayton, Ohio; sons, Richard Gunter, of Dayton, Ohio, Darrell Gunter, of Sunbright, Tenn.; grandchildren, Lisa, Leslie, Brian, Kevin, Jason, Daniel, Heather, Nathan, Jared, Emily and Andrew; six great grandchildren; sisters, Madge Stringfield of Sunbright, Reba Gibson of St. Louis; brothers, Vance Morgan of Indianapolis and Harl Morgan of Harriman. . Interment in Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. [The Knoxville News Sentinel]

GUNTER, EDITH, age 94, of Butler Twp., passed away Sunday, January 4, 2004 at Mercy Siena Woods. Mrs. Gunter was born in Coalfield, TN, February 16, 1909, taught school for 21 years in TN and 21 years in the Vandalia Murlin Heights and Northridge Timber Lane Schools, a long time member of North Dayton Baptist Church and preceded in death by her husband, Wallace P. (October 13, 2002); parents Maynard and Ida Mae Jackson; sisters, Minnie Jackson and Lizzie Jackson Carson; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Edgar and Ora Jackson and Buck and Carrie Jackson; brother-in-law, Raymond Buxton. Survived by a sister, Marjorie Buxton; special nephew and wife; Fred and Dyne Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the George C. Martin Funeral Home, “Northridge Chapel”, 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Pastor Greg Jackson officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12:30 p.m. Thursday until time of services at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank the staff at Mercy Siena Woods for their loving care and concern. (Source: Dayton Daily News; Dayton, Montgomery County, OH; 06 January 2004)

GUNTER, FLOYD ARNOLD, 68, of Loudon, formerly of Morgan County, died Sunday morning, April 6, 1980 in Harriman Hospital. He was the son of the late Harvey and Alice West Gunter. Mr. Gunter was a retired school teacher and a retired minister in Knoxville Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He taught school in Tennessee, having taught at Burrville, Petros, Sunbright and Oakdale in Morgan County; Alabama and Gerogia and eight years in the Loudon County, Tennessee School system; and pastored churches in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Kentucky. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louise Moore Gunter of Loudon, Tennessee; two daughters, Mrs. Louise G. Joynes, New York, and Mrs. Jewell G. Flanagan of California; gransons, James Arnold Garlin, California, and William David Grimes of Loudon, Tennessee; granddaughters, Deborah Kaye Gatlin, Knoxville, Tn., and Vickie Mara Grimes of New York; several nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in-law; Betty Gunter, Harriman, Cora Gunter, Georgia, and Ina Gunter, Ohio and a brother-in-law, Ben Howard of Tampa, Florida. Five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday from the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg, with Rev Otis Ray officiating. Interment followed in Lane Cemetery, Route 2, Lancing, with Schuberts of Wartburg in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Wayne Gunter, David Gunter, Clayton Hall, Bill Grimes, Joe Higgins, Johnny Diden. [Submitted by Louise Joynes]

GUNTER, MARY ALICE, 8, of Jamestown, died, Aug., 13, 1996. She was born March 28, 1988 in Texas. She was the daughter of Donald and Martha McCann Gunter of Jamestown. Survived by grandfather Charlie McCann of Deer Lodge; grandparents James Gunter, Jr., and wife Leona of Jamestown; brothers, Timothy Wayne Gunter, Donald Eugene Gunter and Marvin Ray Gunter of Jamestown; two sisters, Angela Denise Cravens and husband, Marvin of Jamestown and Lois Ann Gunter of Jamestown. Burial was in Adams Hill Cemetery in Deer Lodge. (Morgan County News)

GUNTER, MARGARET HOLLOWAY, 89, Liberty Community; Preceded by husband, Charles Gunter who died in 1949. Survivors; daughters, Mrs. Love Heidel, Mrs. Ernest Taylor, Mrs Hershel Honeycutt; sons, Louis, Carl and Wallace Gunter. 16 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren: brother, Joe Holloway; sister, Mrs. Marshall Sexton.
Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 10/28/1965]

GUNTER, MILLARD F., 49, formerly of Sunbright, died June 1, 1972 in Muncie, Ind. Survived by his wife Omia Shannon Gunter, and son Millard Lee, both of Muncie; two daughters, Wilma Jean Watters of Daleville, Ind., and Janice Gunter of Muncie; four sister: Hattie Hamby and Viola Gunter of Sunbright; Althea Spurling of Plover Springs and Velma Kelly of Ind; five brothers, Henry Gunter of Glenmary, James Gunter of Burnside, Ky., Elbert Gunter, William Gunter and Bryant Cargile all of Muncie, Ind. Interment was in Mill Creek Cemetery, Sunbright. (Morgan Co. News)

GUNTER, RONALD (RON/RONNIE), 67, Farmington, N.H., passed away suddenly at his home on April 9, 2006. He was born in Lancing on Sept. 11, 1938, a son of the late Lee E. and Betty Gunter. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was a retired police officer from the Dover Police Department as sergeant and juvenile officer. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion at Post 7 & 8 at Dover and Rochester, N.H., where he held several offices over the past 35 years. He was well liked and loved by many. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Elwood, Eugene and Clifford Gunter; and one sister, Zella Miller. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son, Ronald and wife Kim Gunter; step-daughter, Nadine and husband Larry Flynn; one granddaughter, Ashley Gunter; two step-grandsons, Justin and wife Amber Flynn and Adam Flynn; two brothers, Wayne and wife Nelda Gunter of Mossy Grove and David and wife Astrid Gunter of Kingston; two sisters, Maxine Hall of Mossy Grove and Freda and husband Early Johnston of Karns; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Peaslee Funeral Home in Farmington, N.H. He was honored by the Mounted Police Honor Guard from the Dover Police Department and also honored by a service by the American Legion Post 7 & 8. A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 18, at 6 p.m. at the Mossy Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Disney officiating. [Roane County News]

GUNTER, WILLIAM G., 73, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 10, 2004, at Ball Memorial Hospital. [ Muncie]. He was born June 4, 1931, in Sunbright, Tennessee, the son of Will and Cordella Wise Gunter, and moved to Muncie in the early 1950’s. Mr. Gunter was a machinist at Broderick for nearly 40 years prior to its closing. He was a member of Bethel United Baptist Church for many years; the Ball State Sympathy Club, and the union at Brodericks. Surviving are his loving wife of 49 years, Betty J. Koger Gunter, whom he married April 25, 1955; two sons, Oral Allen Gunter, (wife, Tannia), Muncie, and
Danny Ray Gunter, (wife, Patricia), Muncie; his daughter, Annette Fay Gunter, (husband, Ron Vorhees), Muncie; nine grandsons; four step-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clarence and Judy Barnes, Muncie; his sister-in-law, Nina West, Muncie; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-grandson, Zakey Curtis; four sisters, Hattie Hamby, Velmar Tinch, Viola Gunter, and Althy Spurlock; three brothers, Millard, Elbert and Jim Gunter; three half-brothers, Henry and Ken Gunter, and Bryant Cargile; his sister-in-law, Wilma Koger; and three brothers-in-law, Buford West, Dewey Koger and Carl Koger.Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2004, at PARSON MORTUARY. Pastor Hoyt Davis will officiate. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at Parson Mortuary from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday or an hour prior to the services on Wednesday. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, Illinois 60678. Source: ancestry.com Obituary Collection; newspaper, The Star Press, Muncie, Indiana

GUNTER, WILLIAM HARVEY —Heart Attack Fatal To
William Harvey Gunter of Lancing, died of a sudden heart attack at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1947. He was born on March 15, 1876 in the Mill Creek community. At his death he was in his 71st year. Mr. Gunter was united in marriage on June 28, 1896, to Alice West, with whom he enjoyed fifty-one years of married life. Nine children were born to this union, seven are still living to comfort their aged mother: Lee of Gobey. Mrs. Florence Hall of Lancing, Edward of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Bessie Smith of Detroit, Mich., Floyd, a Congregational Minister of Braselton, Ga., Claude of Gobey and Mrs. Reba Howard of Detroit, Mich. One brother, Charles, of Oliver Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Johnson and Mrs. Hulda Buxton of Lancing; thirty seven grand children and three great grand children survive him. On January 25, 1931, with several members of his family, he united with the Lancing Presbyterian Church, in which church his funeral was held on Thursday, Feb. 13, at ten o’clock in the morning, Rev. H.J. May, minister, officiating. Interment in Montgomery Cemetery. Schubert’s in charge.
*Contributed by Julie Gunter Flanagan-grandaughter of William Gunter* [Morgan County News]ers, Stella and husband Hurstle Crabtree, Ruby Armes, Gertrude King, Mary Hensley and Judy Berry; brothers, Joe and wife Doris Daughteryand James and wife Elzeary Daughtery. Interment in Petros Cemetery.. [Morgan County News]

GOAD, CAROLYN ANN, 25 – formerly of Oakdale, died December 16, 1974 in Georgia. Surviving are a daughter, Victoria Ann Goad; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Reynolds of Oakdale; five brothers, LeRoy Reynolds of Ohio, Clarence Jr, Donn Lynn, Joseph and William Reynolds, all of Oakdale; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Jane Johnson and Miss Julia Marie Reynolds, both of Oakdale, and Mary Fitzpatrick of Calif. Funeral services were held 12/19/1974. ( Morgan County News)

GOAD, CLYDE, 52, of Sunbright, died Nov. 25, 1996. Preceded in death by his father Oda Goad and one son Mickey Lynn Goad. Survived by wife Betty Lou Goad; mother Stella Goad; son, Clyde Jr., and wife Judy Goad of Dalton, Ga., daughters, Tammy and husband Robert Miller of Oliver Springs, and Sandra Dee and husband John Acres of Ky.: grandchildren, Robert Lee Miller., Jr., Jodie Goad, Delicia Miller, Tabatha Miller and Jason Acres; brother, Enomn and wife Joy Goad of Lancing; sisters, Dorothy Reed of Wartburg, Jo Jones of Lancing, Emma and husband, Johnny Swint of Lancing, Eula and husband, Tony Newport of Robbins, Kathy and husvband Stanley Woods of Lancing. Burial was in Lane Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GOAD, DELLA RICH, 84, of the Pilot Mt. Community, died, Feb. 16, 1994. Preceded in death by her husband, James Goad, Sr., a daughter, Maxie Shooman and sons, Alvin and James Goad, Jr.; grandsons; Freddie, Mitchell and Greg Goad, and sons-in-law, Donald Shoopman and S.P. Keterson, and her parents, Frank and Elmina Rich. Also five brothers and two sisters. Surviving: sons, Barry and wife June Goad, Albert and Bessie Goad, all of Blue Lake, Calif; Robert and wife Pat Goad of the Pilot Mt. Community, Howard Goad of Wartburg, and daughters, Reba and husband Carvin Catron of Harriman, Helen and husband John Cooney of Oakdale, Macel and Hillard Lewallen of Wartburg, Hazel Taylor of Sidon, Miss. a brother, Thurman Rich of Dayton,
Ohio, and sister, Birdie Hamby of Lancing. Two daughters-in-law, Birdie and Lora Goad. Also 37 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Annadale Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GOAD, ENMON LEE, age 62, died Oct. 18, 1999, Sunbright. Preceded by father, Oda Goad and brother Clyde Goad. Survived by wife Joy Bowmanm Goad; son, Odie Glen Goad; mother Stella Pass Goad; sisters, Dorothy Reed and Aggie Joe Jones; Emma Swint and husband, Johnny, Youla Newport and husband Tony and Cathy Woods and husband Stanley. Burial in Lane Cemetery, Lancing. [Morgan County News]

GOLDBERG, LARRY RAY IN MEMORIAM: 7/20/1964 [Morgan County News]

GOLDSTON, PAULINE, formerly of Oakdale, died, Oct 15, in Ft. Pierce, Fla. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Goldston formerly of Oakdale. Burial was in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. (Morgan County News – 1974)

GOLDSTON, LAYTON, 58, WW II Veteran, formerly of Oakdale, died in Georgia. He was the son of the late A.P. and Julia Goldston. Survivors: wife Joice; sons, Mike and Ronnie; sisters, Elsie McKinney; brothers, Glen, Frank, Harley and Louis Goldston; aunts, Dorothy Blake, Marthan Snow and Mable Goldston. Burial in Willard Park Cemetery, Harriman, Tn.
[Morgan County News dated 12/2/1965]

GOODE, RHONDA M., age 40 of Lancing, TN ( formerly of Corbin, KY) passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN. She was employed by the Tennessee Dept. of Corrections. She is
survived by her daughter, Kristen Carter of Lancing, TN, Father; J.D.
Goode of Nashville, TN
Mother; Margaret Hensley of Lancing, TN
Step-father; Earl Goodin of Woodbine, KY
Brother; John Goode of Nashville, TN
Sisters; Tina and husband Jimmy Walters of Corbin, KY,
Tish and husband David Williams of Arlington, TX,
Kelli and husband Eugene Paul of Woodbine, KY, Krystal and husband
Jason Collett of Woodbine, KY,
Grandparents; Maxine Jefferies of Lancing, TN,
Geneva and the late Lonzo Goodin of Woodbine, KY
Nieces; Jonnah Goode, Heather and Shelby Walters, Jenny Collett, Adrianna Paul,
Nephews; Austin Paul, Cody Collett, Aaron Williams, Josh Goode
Several Aunts, Uncles, other relatives and special friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 16, 2008 at
Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, TN from 6-9:00 p.m.
The family will also receive friends Friday, October 17, 2008 at
O’Neil Funeral Home in Corbin, KY from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Funeral services
will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Bro. Jeff Dyer officiating.
Interment will follow in the Corn Creek Church cemetery in Woodbine,
KY . [wecoradio.com]

GOUGH, ALGIE C. , 85, of Oliver Springs, died April 30, 1998. He was born in Coalfirld on Nov. 24, 1912, the son of Harvey Cleveland and Sadie McGlothin Gough. Survivors: wife, Mattier Gough; sisters, Ruth Salyers McCarty and Nora West and Husband Jessie., Esther Phillips and Betty Patterson and husband, Virgil and Dortha Gough; brothers, Richard E. Gough and wife Minnieand Alvie H. Gough and wife Hazel. Burial in Oak Ridge Memorial Park. [Morgan County News]

GOSSETT, WILLETA PARKER, 82, formerly of Oakdale, died 2/9/1965 in Chattanooga, Tn. Preceded by husband Edd Gossett; survivors: son, Floyd Gossett; daughter Etta French and several Grand Children. Burial in Chattanooga, Tn.
[Morgan County News dated 2/18/1965]

GOUGE, JODIE MARIE, 18, Coalfield, died Aug. 19, 1998 as a result of a traffic accident. She was born Mother’s Day, May 11, 1980. Jodi was a senior at Coalfield High School She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Debbie Ellis Gouge of Coalfield; brother, Kirk Gouge of the home; grandparenrts William “Bill” and Mary Jo Ellis of Pilot Mountian and Richard and Minnie Gouge of Coalfield and a host of aunts, uncles,cousins, and friends. Graveside services at Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]

GRACE, NED LEE, 69, of Harriman, died Dec. 13, 1997. Preceded by parents, Hubert and Doris Grace; brothers, Ralph and Charles, Jr Grace and sister, Edna Stewart Hudson. Survivors: wife of 42 years, Maxine Grace; son, Lee and wife Linda Grace and granddaughter Jordan Leigh Grace. Burial in Kingston Memorial Gardens (Morgan County News)

GRAVES, JOHN P., 71, of Burrville, died Dec. 2, 1988 in Fentress County. Surviving: wife, Idell LaRue Graves: three sons, Lawrence of Wartburg, James of Deer Lodge, and Lonnie of Burrville; four daughters, Wanda Smith and Johnetta Morgan of CLarkrange, and Stacy Spurling and Marion Graves, both of Burrville. 21 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren: two brothers and seven sisters also survive: Clayton Graves of Jamestown and Ulysses Graves of Ohio; Evelyn Copas of Deer Lodge; Dolly Graves, Beulah Sexton, Edna Sexton and Virgie Graves all of Ohio; and Trulah Graves and Lillie Mae Graves both of Ind.
Interment in Union Grove Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GRAYBEAL, EVELYN BALES, 91, Wartburg, passed away peacefully Sunday morning Nov. 11, 2001 in the Morgan Lifecare Center. She was born April 2, 1910 in Lancing. She had lived in the Mossy Grove area since the late 70’s, She moved back to Morgan County from Cleveland, Ohio, after her husband William retired from the railroad after 42 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husbands Olie Strutton and William Graybeal; infant son; parents Charlie and Minnie Bales of Lancing; sisters Maude Freytag (owner of Wartburg Grill) and Lizzie Hall of Lancing; and brothers Jim Bales of Lancing and Earl Bales of Wartburg. She is survived by one sister Mary A Goldberg, a resident of the Morgan County Lifecare Center; brother John C. Bales of Harriman; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family received friends Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, 2001 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Nance officiating. A graveside service was held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in the Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GREEAR, ROSETTE, b. 10-21-1870 d. 5-3-1895 at her home in Burrville, TN. she was the wife of J. S. Greear, daughter of J. A. and Malvina Ashburn. She was married 9-29-1892 in the Mehodist Church at Bruner’s Chapel. She is survived by her parents, husband, three sister and three brothers. Three brothers and two sisters deceased (no names given). Buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, the Rev, A. C. Peters conducted the funeral.
From the Fentress Co. Gazette 6-6-1895 from Armithwaite and was written by S. B. Pierce in his news from there
Submitted by: Wilma Gibson <wlcrab [at] netusa1 [dot] net>

GREENE, L.C.H. , 81, Liberty, died 1/12/1965. He was born 3/17/1884, the son of the late Wash and Mary Williams Greene.His wife Lillie Jones Greene, 80, died 11/3/19675. Survivors: sons, Reuben, Bruce, Ernest and John; daughters, Mae McPeters, Helen McPeters and Sammy Ruth McPeters; 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Burial in Liberty Cemetery.
[Morgan County News]

GREER, DAVID E. , 66 formerly of Burrville, died June 17, 1989 in Springfield, Ohio. He was the son of the late James S. and Emma Greer of Burrville. He is survived by his wife, Louise Greer; two sons, Tommy Hammonds of Buffalo, W. Va and Billy Hammonds of New Carlisle, Ohio; two daughers, Mary Griffith, of Winfield, W. Va., and Patricia Sykes of Ohio. 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Also surviving, two brothers, James Greer of Ohio and Dale Greer of Ga; two sisters, Eva Cooper of Ohio and Edith Dalton of Burrville. Burial was in Forest Hills Cemetery, Vandalia, Ohio. (Morgan County News)

GREER, THOMAS NEWCOME, III, died Feb. 24, 2001 in Farragut Feb. 24, 2001. Preceded by parents, Thomas N. and Carol Christenberry Greer. Survivors: wife of 24 years, Iris; son Brian Thomas; daughter, Elizabeth; sister Carol Lashlee of Humboldt; mother-in-law, Helen McPeters of Wartburg; sister-i-law Jane Price of Clinton. Burial in Upper Cumberland Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

GRIFFITH, CHARLES EDWARD, 64, Sunbright, died Oct. 25, 1998. Preceded by parents, Earl and Mae Griffith and brother, Bobby Griffith. Survivors: children, Doug and Danny Griffith, Mary Hood, Jenny Diden, Betty Hood, Connie Brooks,
Charlotte Justes, Eddie Griffith and Gwen Gaylon; 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alma Langley, Irlene Justice and Louise Morgan; brothers, Ralph, Floyd, Boyd and George Griffith.. Burial in Potters Chapel Cemetery.
[Morgan County News]

GRIFFITH, CLARA JONES of Harriman died 9/18/1964. She was the wife of Otie Griffith and the daughter of Mrs. Maggie Hall Jones and the late Fox Jones of the Elizabeth Community. She is survived by her mother and husband and also, two sons, John Edward Griffith of the Air Force, Leroy Griffith, Harriman,; daughters, Lillian Ruth Tanner of Maryville, Norma Jean Brown and
Violet Rhea Griffith both of Harriman; six brothers: Hugh, Ira and Andy of Mossy Grove, Clem and Claude of Wartburg, and Arthur of Elizabeth. Mrs. Griffith’s nephews were pallbearers: John and Lawrence Griffith, Ross, Ralph, David, John A. Herman and Junior Jones. Burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

GRIFFITH, LEE, age 77, died Friday afternoon, May 22, 1998, at his home in the Annadel Community. Mr. Griffith was a member and the choir director at Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist

GRIFFITH, MRS. WILLIAM M. (BILL) – age 86, of Wartburg, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2001, at the Lifecare Center of Morgan County. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Griffith; father and mother, Edd and Margaret Huckaby; brothers, Junior, Senior, and Arnold Huckaby; sisters, Gladys Human, Agnes Garrett, and Arzella Hall. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Judy Griffith of Midtown; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anna Mae and Freddie Huckaby of Karns, and Patsy and Charles Ed Young of Wartburg; three grandsons, Alvin L. Huckaby of Knoxville, Larry and Joe Griffith of Midtown; two granddaughters, Debbie Miller of Kingston, and Pamela Keenan of Virginia; 10 great-grandchildren, Mandy, Jamie, and Justin Miller of Kingston, Kyle and Bailey Huckaby of Knoxville, Samantha, Kendra, Sarah and Johnny Keenan of Virginia, and Josh Griffith of Midtown; one great-great grandson, Kyle Miller; sister, Josephine Scarbrough of Wartburg. The family will receive friends Monday evening, March 26, 2001, from 6-9 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, 2 p.m. at the Annadell Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Goodman and Rev. Ralph Nance officiating. Interment will follow in the Annadell Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinel]

GUFFEY, JOHN VERNON, 74, of Crossville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. He was born Oct. 25, 1933, in Morgan County, son of Earl Miller Guffey Sr. and Alta (Morgan) Guffey. He worked in construction. Mr. Guffey was preceded in death by his mother, Alta (Morgan) Guffey; father, Earl Miller Guffey Sr.; and brother, Chester Guffey. He is survived by his brothers, Glen Guffey, Earl Guffey, Charles Guffey and Enoch Guffey all of Crossville; sisters, Mae Bates of Crossville, Mona Lennon of Flat Rock, Mich. and Lora Smith of Ypsilanti, Mich. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at 10 a.m. with Bro. Joe Williams officiating. Interment followed in Union Grove Cemetery in Morgan County. Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc was in charge of the arrangements. [Roane County News]