TANNER, HOLMAN ROBERT, 75, Maryville, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 in his home. He was born in Wartburg and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After teaching and coaching in Wartburg, he was a pharmacist in Maryville for 22 years. He was preceded in death by his brothers Billy and John Tanner. He is survived by his wife Lillian Tanner; sons, J.E. Tanner and Holman Tanner; daughter Jenny Bradley; seven grandchildren Elise and Trebor Bradley; McKenzie and Holman Tanner III and Barret, Mitch, and Wes Tanner of Wartburg; brothers Nick Tanner of Wartburg and Earnest Tanner of Jamestown, Ky; and sister Mary Martha Bush of Cookeville. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel. The interment followed in Grandview Cemetery. The family received friends Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville. [Morgan County News]
TANNER, MARIE McGLOTHIN 80, of Maryville and Fla., died April 20, 1988. She was a native of Coalfield, Tn. She and her husband , John Tanner had been married for 50 years. Survivors; sons, Bill and wife Sandra Tanner, and John D., and wife Linda; one daughter, Jeanne Watson; six grandchildren, Kristi and Kelly Tanner, Jason and Kimberly Tanner, Terri and Kenny Watson; her stepmother, Mae McGlothin; three sisters, Ruth Hamby and June Kesterson, Madge Jones . Burial in Grandview Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
TAORMINA, LILLIAN SUE WEBB, died Aug. 16, 1999 in the Glades Community. Preceded by parents, Lum and Nancy Webb; sister, Nettie McGlinchey; brothers, James, Roger and Ricky Webb. Survivors: husband of 36 years, Mike Taormina; daughter and husband, Antoinette and Mark Carlson; three grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Currier, Linda Webb and Beck and husband, Mike Jones and Marsha and husband Jerry Logan; brothers, John Webb, Charles and wife Kathy Webb; Doug and wife Leah Webb; Burial-not given. [Morgan County News]
TATE, MR. DAVID, SR., age 77 of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Life Care Center of Wartburg. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, United States Marines and United States Air Force.He is preceded in death by infant daughter and brother Buddy Tate. Mr. Tate is survived son David Tate Jr. and wife Pamela of Wartburg. Grandson; Curt Tate of Crossville. Step-mother; Peggy Tate of Knoxville Nieces and nephew; Tommy, Patti and Shirley Tate of Asheville, NC. Graveside service will be Monday December 4, 2006 at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by Volunteer State Honor Guard. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TAYLOR, AMBER MARIE age 18, died June 12, 1999. Preceded bygrandparents, Lee and Annie Stedam Brown and Floyd and Lucille Garrett;great-grandmothers, Cora Brown and Dovie Brown; aunt Cindy Taylor andstep-brother Greg Garrett. Survivors: parents. Leta and Dairl Garrett and Jerry and Cindy Taylor;sisters Milinda and husband, Bill Garrett, Heather and Jackie Jones Jr.,
Penny Delk, Amanda Tay.lor and Stephanie and Rick Gurley; brothers,Ronnie and wife Donna Taylor, Terry Taylor, Hank Taylor; grandparents, Houston and Joydean Taylor. Burial in Hillview Church Cemetery,Chestnut Ridge. [Morgan County News]
TAYLOR, AMOS A. 72, died in 1974. He was a native of Morgan County. Survived by his wife, Helen Wallace Taylor; daughters, Shirley Parker of Ohio and Joyce Hand of Ohio; sons, Ronald and Kenneth Taylor of Ohio; stepsons; George and Robert DeVaney of Rockwood, William Roy and Eugene Devaney of Ohio, Ray Don, Mack and Howard Devaney of Rockwood. stepdaughters: Thelma Hughes, Betty Ann Thomas, and Louise Crabtree all of Rockwood; brothers, Sewell Honeycutt
of Oakdale, and Harold Honeycutt of Mich; sister, Faye Taylor of Elizabethton, Tn. Burial in Piney Cemetery, Oakdale.
(Morgan County News dated 10-31-1974)
TAYLOR, MR CLARENCE, age 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was born and raised in Crossville, TN. He was a member of Meister Memorial SDA Church and was baptized July 1997. Mr. Taylor was a retired Navy Veteran with 30 years of service. Also retired with 10 years at BMCF. He was preceded in death by mother and father Walter and Ella Taylor. A special CNA; Carrie Ledford aka “BONNIE”,brother-in-law; Don L. Robbins of Deer Lodge. Mr. Taylor is survived by wife of 24 years; Cleda Hall Taylor.Daughter and son-in-law; Michelle and Randy and granddaughter; Cheryl of Charleston, SC. Brothers-in-law; Clayton and Cleo Hall of Sunbright, Carlene and Edward Morgan of Sunbright, Cathlene and Eugene Morgan of Calhoun, GA, Charlene and the late Don L. Robbins of Deer Lodge, Charlotte and Denny Phillips of Briceville and Connie and Sam Hall of Wartburg. Also a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Pastor Phil Colburn officiating. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TAYLOR, EARLIE, age 73 of Wartburg, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2004 in the Lifecare Center of Morgan County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Sarah (Gibson) Taylor; Sisters, Artie Swint and Bessie Taylor; Brothers, Alfred, Roscoe, Harry, and Marshall Taylor. He is survived by two daughters, Regina (Allen) Davis of Deer Lodge and Darlene (Johnny) Jones of Sunbright; Four grandchildren; Sisters, Independence Stringfield of Wartburg, Pearlie Burnes of Chattanooga, and Earnie Hamby of Sweet Home, Oregon; One nephew who was like a brother, Henry Hamby of Georgia; Many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, July 12, 2004 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 pm with Bro. David Goodman officiating. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, 11 am. In the Lane Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TAYLOR, MRS. EMMA WILLIAMS – age 91, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Wartburg, died Thursday evening, March 18, 2004, at the NHC Health Care, Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by parents; August and Bertie Freytag, husbands; Raymond Williams and Warner Taylor, daughter; Audrey Lee Williams. She was a member of the Glenwood Baptist Church, Oak Ridge and a member of the Easter Star Chapter, Oak Ridge. She is survived by her; daughter; Merilyn Coulthard, Glade Spring, Va.; son; Ray Williams, of Oak Ridge; brothers; Roy Freytag, Red Bank, Tn. and A.B. Freytag, of Wartburg; 5 grand children and 11 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 20th, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. with Dr. Chris Stephens officiating. Interment will be in the Wartburg Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
TAYLOR, MR. GERALD W., age 46, of Harriman, passed away Thursday October 12, 2006 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ernest and Florence Taylor and William “Pet” and Cecil Griffis.He is survived by his parents: Coy Frank and Madge Taylor of Kingston. One Brother and sister-in-law: Fred and Misty Taylor of Rockwood. One sister and brother-in-law: Sybil and Rodney Clough of Fredericksburg, Va.Four nephews: Jake and Justin Clough, Freddy Lawson and Kenny Ball. Three nieces: Erin Clough, Daniella Taylor and Amber Lawson.His long time companion: Sue Delius of Oakdale, And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday October 15, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman.Funeral Services will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Randy Griffis officiating. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday October 16, 2006 in the Piney Cemetery in Oakdale. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home, Harriman.
TAYLOR, J. L., 79, Roane County, formerly of Lancing, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005 at the home of his daughter in Kingston. He was born Nov. 6, 1925 in the Frankfort Community of Morgan County. He served in the Navy during World War II. He resided a number of years in Roane County while working for T.V.A. until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Duncan) Taylor; parents, Elias N. Taylor and Anna (McCormick) Taylor; and brothers, Lenous Taylor, W.N. Taylor and Kenneth Taylor. He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Arington; grandchildren, Don, Steven, Stevie, Brian, Kenny and Nicolas; great-grandson, Noah; special friend, Kenneth Bloom; sister, Mae Duncan of Miamisburg, Ohio; brother, Cordell Taylor and wife Elise of Cookeville; nieces, Sharon Duncan and Darlene Buchannan; and nephew, Ricky Taylor. The family received friends Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services followed with Rev. Victor Davis officiating. Interment followed in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Roane County News]
TAYLOR, MR. JAMES, also known as Huston went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2009, at his home in Deer Lodge, while surrounded by his wife, Joydean (Adams) and many family members. He was a member of Chestnut Ridge Community Chapel. Mr. Taylor had a great gift and love for music. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lydia and William Taylor; children: son, baby James and daughter, Jeannie; son-in-law, Leo; daughter-in-law, Cindy; and two grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joydean; daughters: Justine, Jesselyn, and Anna of Deer Lodge; sons: Jerry, Jeff and wife, Sherri of Morgan County; sons: Joe and wife, Colleen and John and wife, Tish of Michigan; son, David and daughter, Rose of North Carolina, and daughter, Lisa Anderson and husband, Dennis of Knoxville; 29 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, 5 great, great-grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, June 21st, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Ronnie Wilson officiating. A graveside service will be held Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the Adams Hill Church Cemetery, Deer Lodge.[Shubert Funeral Home]
TAYLOR, JOSEPHINE, 79, Lancing, died April 26, 2001. Preceded by husband, Ray Taylor, St., sons, Ray Taylor, Jr. and Emile Taylor; daughter, Josephine Jane Taylor and brother Frederick Schaefer. Survivors, daughters, Kathy Taylor of Wartburg and Raye Louise and husband Donald Waddell of Atlanta, Ga; son Frederick and wife minnie Taylor of Lancing; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and three sisters, Irma Simmons of Forest, Miss., Dorothy Roux of New Orleans and Marie Watson of Lancing. Interment in Adams Hill Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
TAYLOR, KENNETH 78, Frankfort, died April 15, 1998. He was born Aug. 10, 1919 to the late Elias and Anna Taylor, Preded by brothers, Lenous and W. N. Taylor. Survivors; sister, Mae Duncan; brothers, J.L. and Cordell. Burial in Potter Chapel Cemetery [Morgan County News]
TAYLOR, MRS. LYDIA JANE SMITH; Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia Jane Smith Taylor were held Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter and son-ion-law, Mr. & Mrs. Dillard Kennedy in the Chestnut Ridge community.
Mrs. Taylor was the widow of the late William J. Taylor who passed away about found years ago. She was 78. Before Mr. Taylor’s death they lived on Lancing, Rt. 1 near the Island Ford community. Mrs. Taylor had live with Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy since the death of her husband. The funeral was held at the Friends Chapel Church in Chestnut Ridge with the Rev. Reid Watson officiating. The Cooper Quartet sang at the service. Burial was in Adams Cemetery in the 7th district. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Besides Mrs. Kennedy, another daughter, Mrs. Harvey Howard of Indianapolis, Ind., three sons, Earl Taylor of Oakdale, Ray Taylor of Lancing and Houston Taylor of Detroit, 24 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren survive. Also surviving are three sisters, Mr. Phobe Jones of Ohio, Mrs Baalam Langley of NC., and Mrs. William Hall of Sunbright and a brother, Everett Smith of Chestnut Ridge Community. {Morgan County News, 7-2-1964}
TAYLOR, MR. MATTHEW ‘MATT’, age 25, of the Mossy Grove Community, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 in the U.T. Hospital. He was born March 20, 1983 in Eugene, Oregon. Surviving parents; Ned Taylor and Sarah McCoy, of the Mossy Grove Community; Wife; Rachel Dawn Taylor; Brother; Tim Taylor, of Eugene, Oregon; Sisters; Mary Lopez, of Modesto, Calif.; Julie Willy, of Sacramento, Calif.There will be a gathering of Matt’s family and friends, on Sunday, June 28, 2009, from 1 to 3 P.M. at his home on 135 Peachtree Circle, Mossy Grove Community. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TAYLOR, MARSHALL – Mr. Marshall Taylor was born April 28, 1923, in Lancing, TN, and passed into Heavenly Rest on February 14, 2004 at his home in Cumberland Gap, TN. He is survived by: his wife of 59 years, Mrs. Wilma Griffith Taylor; daughter, Angela of Knoxville; daughters, Annette (Mrs. Glenn Cobb) and Teresa (Mrs. John Adams) of Cumberland Gap; son, Jerry (and wife Mary) of Nunnelly; daughter, Janice (Mrs. Robert Shannon) of Oliver Springs; grandchildren and families, Meggan and Nonica Cobb; Sarah Adams; Starr Taylor; Jill Baker; Gary and Steven Mayes; Caroline Cooper; Darin, Bob, and Billy Shannon; Suzanne Poole; Jennifer Blackburn, and Donna Goins; 22 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Judy Sutphin; sisters, Pearlie burns, Indy Stringfield and Ernie Hamby; brother, Earlie; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and church family. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by: a daughter, Judy Ann; son-in-law, Eugene Shannon; mother and father, Charlie and Sarah Gibson Taylor; brothers, Alfred, Andrew, Roscoe, and Harry; and sisters, Artie and Bessie Leannie. He was a coal miner all his working life and retired from Consolidation Coal Company in 1989 and enjoyed woodworking. He was a faithful member of Summey’s Bridge Baptist Church. He was initiated on May 27, passed on June 30, and raised on July 29, 1950, by Emerald Lodge No. 377 Free and Accepted Masons in Wartburg, TN, and was a past Master. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, February 16, 2004, with the funeral services immediately following in the Chapel of Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate, TN. Rev. John Hatfield and Rev. David Bolton presiding. Music will be provided by Charles McMurray and Family and The Shannon Family. Graveside services will be at 11 am at the Harrogate Cemetery on Tuesday, February 17, 2004. Masonic services 7:40 pm Mon. evening. Coffey Funeral Home, Harrogate, TN in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
TAYLOR, MARTHA ENGERT Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Riley Taylor (Martha) of Petros. Mrs. Taylor was a sister of Mrs. C. F. (Etter) Engert, Mr. Bill Engert and Mrs. T. Wallace, (Clara Engert) of Oakdale. (Printed in Morgan Co News dated May 14, 1953)
TAYLOR, MARY SCARBROUGH – age 89, died Wednesday morning, July 4, 2001, at her home in Petros. She was a member of the Petros Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Bill Townsend. Surviving: sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Billie Ruth McGhee of Petros, Jimmie McGhee of Petros, and Ronnie and Vickie Taylor of Petros; sister, Mae Bunch of Petros; brother, Alfred Scarbrough of Wartburg; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 6, 2001, 1 p.m. at the Petros Cemetery with Rev. Don Daughtery officiating. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal, 7-5-2001]
TAYLOR, RUTH, 64, Crossville, passed away Feb. 27, 2002. She was born Feb. 17, 1938 in Morgan County. She was preceded indeath by her father Onie Lee Human; mother Bessie Henry Human Fowler; husband James Taylor; and sister Ruby Brown,
Frances Stewart and Bernice Human. She is survived by son James Allen Taylor; daughter and son-in-law Terry and Doris (Taylor) Davis; granddaughter Tasha (Whittaker) Higdon and husband Darren; two great grandchildren, Tiffany and Gatlin Higdon; brothers O.L. Human and Billy Human; sisters Maezell Tompkins, Doris Hurst, Wilma McCart, Betty Jo Williams, Donna Cooper, Cindy Atkinson and Freda Simic; step-mother Josie Human; brothers-in-law David Taylor and Hubert Taylor; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. The family received friends Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service followed at 8 p.m. with Jimmy Turner and Ruth Lawson officiating. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Garden. Pallbearers were George Kennedy, Jimmy Barnwell, Mark Brown, Michael Asberry, Kenny Whittaker, and Wesley Davis. Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., was in charge of arrangements.[Morgan County News]
TAYLOR, ZORA ELIZABETH, of Sunbright, passed away June 19, 2007. Zora was born October 15, 1927 in Scott County, the daughter of Ramsy and Annie Young Taylor. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Sunbright. Zora attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. Zora was known far and wide for her beautiful quilts and needlework. Miss Taylor was preceded in death by her parents and ten brothers and sisters. She is survived by one sister, Velva June Taylor Newport and husband, Lemuel, of Sunbright. One niece that helped care for Zora, Judy Taylor Shannon and husband, Harvey of Sunbright; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to mourn her passing. The family received friends Sunday, June 24th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright. A funeral service followed at 12 p.m. Interment followed in the Mill Creek Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]
TEAGUE, ASHANE 23, Wartburg, died 4/10/1999. Survivors: David and Margaret Goodman Teague; twin brother, Cody Teague; brother, Wade; sister, Melaine Antricon; and his “grandma Edna” Goodman. Burial in Lane Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
TEAGUE, MR. DAVID L., blessed father and papaw, age 62, of Wartburg, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2004. He was a member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbright. He was preceded in death by wife Margaret A. Teague, father and mother; Spencer L. and Ruby O. Teague, son; Shane Teague, Brother; Charles “Eddie” Teague. He is survived by children; Wade Teague and wife, Jerri, of Petros-Joyner Community, Melanie Antrican and husband, James, of Claxton, Cody Teague, of Wartburg; Grand Children; Salina and Justin Hamby, Jake Teague; Brandon Chase Harvey and Jamie Lee Ann Antrican; Sister; Linda K. and husband Calvin H. Cheek, of Rockwood, Tn.. And a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends Monday evening, January 5, 2004, from 6 to 8 P.M. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg. With funeral services to follow, with Bro. Charles Webb and Bro. Mike Barnes officiating. Graveside service will be Tuesday 11 A.M. Lane Cemetery, Lancing, Tenn. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TEAGUE, MRS. MARGARET ANN, Blessed Mother and Wife, age 58, of Wartburg, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 18, 2003. She was a member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbright. She was preceded in death by her son, Shane Teague; Father, Lonnie Goodman; Sister, Josie Mae Goodman and infant brother, Willie Gene Goodman. She is survived by her husband, David Lee Teague; Children, Wade and Jerri Teague of Petros-Joyner, Melanie and James Antrican of Claxton, Tn, Cody Teague of Wartburg; Grandchildren, Salina and Justin Hamby and Jake Teague, Brandon Chase Harvey and Jamie Lee Ann Antrican; Mother, Edna C. Goodman of Wartburg; Sisters, Maxie and J.C. Barnes of Lancing, Juanita “Bess” McClain of Lancing, Charlotte and Sam Fritts of Ten Mile, Tn, Sandra Sue and Lee Aslinger of Wartburg; Brothers, William Raymond and Dorothy Goodman of Wartburg, John L. Goodman of Wartburg; The family will receive friends Saturday, September 20, 2003 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 pm with Bro. Billy Goodman and Bro. Mike Barnes officiating. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, 2 pm in Lane Cemetery, Lancing. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TEEL, MRS. VIVIAN J., age 60, of Wartburg, passed away Saturday April 17, 2010 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Jr. Clerence Roberts and Jimmy Rogers Roberts. Two sisters: Linda Sue Roberts and Dina Jean Roberts. She is survived by her husband: Patrick Teel. Two daughters: Jammy Teel and Susan Allen. Mother: Sybil Roberts. Four grandchildren: Grady Harris, Ashley Harris, Christopher Harris and Tasha Loden. Two brothers: Roy Chester Roberts and Donald Lynn Roberts Five sisters: Barbara Ann Dayton, Wanda Faye Dagnan, Della Murray, Kathy Ann Deblonk and Sybil Y. Hester. And a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Monday April 19, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will be Tuesday April 20 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Davis Funeral Home with Bishop Howard Scott officiating. Interment will follow in the Piney Grove Cemetery in Midtown. [Davis Funeral Home]
TERRELL, IRA SETH, SR., formerly of Gobey died Feb. 3, 1965 in Norcross, Ga. Survivors, wife Edith Clard Terrell, sons, Seth, Glen, Thurman and Hubert Terrell; daughters, Maxine Hayes and Margaret Kloutt. Burial in Norcross, Ga. [Morgan County News dated 2/11/1965]
TERRY, BERTHA SEXTON, 73, Liberty Community, died 11/4/1965 in Memphis. Survivors: husband, Lee A. Terry; daughter, Mrs. Jeff Carraway; sons, Lonzo Terry, Francis Terry, Arvill Terry, Arnold Eugene Terry, Donald Terry; daughters, Mrs. Chas Brown, Mrs. Garland Newport, Miss Grace Terry and Mrs. Ben Montalbane; 26 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister: Della Blankenship. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery.
[Morgan County News dated 11/12/1964]
TERRY, CARL, 65, died, 12/1965. Preceded by brother, Maynard Terry. Survivors, wife, Ella Terry; sons, Bill, Clyde Roy and Curtis Terry; daughters; Mrs. Louises McPeters, Mrs. Larry Redmon, Mrs. G.E. Scott, and Mrs. Jesse Kirby, Mrs. Bobby Herd; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. Brothers, John Wesley, Lee, Elmer, Leamon, Henry and Truman; sisters, Martha Bridges, Elizabeth Davis and Vana Phillips. [Morgan County News]
TERRY, MRS. KATHERINE KELLY – age 89, born in the Joyner Community, Oct. 19, 1916, passed away Monday morning, January 2, 2006, in the Life Care Center Morgan Co. Katherine lived in this community until she marred, then she lived in Maryville, Tenn. with her husband, William (Bill) Terry for sixty years till his death, August 21, 2002. After his death Katherine lived in the Oak Ridge Retirement Center for two years and later at the Life Care Center Morgan Co. Katherine enjoyed gardening and had thousands of flowers in her yard. Her yard was listed on the Parade of Garden Tours in Maryville. She was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church. Katherine was preceded in death by: husband, Bill Terry; parents, Douglas and Hilda Smith Kelly; six brothers, Wade, Clyde, Smith, Bert, LeRoy and ArnLic. Surviving: sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Gerald Whaley, of the Joyner Community, Daisy and Bob Brooks, of Coalfield; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Carol Kelly, of Ohio; several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, Jan. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services to follow with her brother, Rev. Frank Kelly officiating. Interment services will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Maryville, TN. [ Knoxville News Sentinal]
TERRY, FRANCIS, 79, of Wartburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2002, outside his home in Murfreesboro. Following a distinguished 30-year career in the U.S. Navy, he continued to serve others as an administrator at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. His family said he will be remembered by the children, their families and the hospital staff with love and appreciation. He is survived by his wife, Edith Terry; his daughters, Debra Terry, Kaye Cash and Wren Kennedy, all of Memphis; his son, Patrick Terry of Memphis; his stepson, Barry Bailey of Murfreesboro; his brother, Eugene Terry of Wartburg; and his sisters, Evelyn Caraway of Memphis, Cora Montalbano of New Jersey, and Grace Terry, Hazel Brown and Juanita
Newport, all of Wartburg. Later this month, a memorial service will be conducted at his homestead in Wartburg. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of gifts to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105. Simple Tribute Funeral and Cremation Center of Nashville handled arrangements. [Oak Ridger]
TERRY, WILLIAM “BILL“, 82, Maryville, formerly of Morgan County, died Aug. 21, 2002 in Maryville Health Care Center. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Wartburg, American Legion Post 149, Wartburg. He was a veteran of United States Army during WW II, serving in the Pacific and Asia. He was also an avid gunsmith. He retired from Alcoa after 43 years and he was a member of their 25 year club. He was preceded in death by parents Carl and Ella Bridges Terry; four brothers; and one sister. He is survived by wife of 60 years Katherine Kelly Terry; brother Clyde Terry of Knoxville and sisters, Gertrude Redmon of Wartburg, Geneva Scott of Knoxville, Mescal McPeters of Wartburg, Helen Kirby and husband Jesse of Powell and Martha Herd and husband Bob of Morristown. Fulle military honors were wonducted by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Entombment followed at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Maryville, TN. [Morgan County News]
THIEL, ALICE MAY HOLLOWAY GRAY, 88, Onsfed, Mich, died Dec. 3, 2003. Alice was born June 1, 1915 in Lancing to Joseph and Crimson Burns Holloway. She lived in Ohio and California, however , she resided most of her life in Michigan (since 1947). She was a long-time member of America Metal Products; and was also employed by Lear Zeigler and Ford Motor Co. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Tyrian Florence Chapter No. 469. Her greatest legacy was the love she provided to her children, grandchildren and other family members. She was precededin death by her parents, Joseph and Crimson Holloway; three brothers, Ernest, Clarence and Joe Holloway; and five sisters, Dora (Kate) Briggs, Agnes and Junnie Holloway, Vera O’Dell and Edna Smith and husband Thomas Gray (died Nov. 14, 1966). She is survived by her husband, Carl W. Thiel, two children, Thomas Fary Gray of Ann Arbor, Mich., and S. Gail Gray Dube and husband Dennis of Harrisburg, Pa.; a special daughter, Fiona Gray; four grandchildren, Victoria Gray-Wanzeck and husband Tim of Britton, Mich., Ross and wife Laura and Brendan Gray of Ann Arbor and Francesca Gray of Austin, TX; five great-grandchildren, Joseph and Elizabeth and Callie Gray and Cole and Anastasia Gray-Wanzeck; two step-children, AnnMarie Schmidt and Pat Thiel and many nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements were by Couture-Handler Funeral Home. [Morgan County News]
THOMAS, ANDREW JACKSON, age 75, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Everett Langley, Rt. 1, Oakdale, at 12:00 o’clock April 7. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Malinda Summers Thomas; one daughter, Mrs. Everett Langley; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Thomas, Mrs. Mary Trammell, Whitley City, Ky., Mrs. Ida Perkins, San Francisco, Calif; four brothers, Geroge Thomas, Burnside, Ky.; Crawford, Thomas, Harriman; Beaty Thomas, Somerset Ky., James Thomas, Flint, Mich.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; Funeral services will beNconducted today, Thursday, April, 10, at 10:00 A. M., from Piney Church, with Rev. Ernest Crawford officiating. [Morgan County News, 4/10/1952]
THOMAS, BEATRICE, 94, born Dec. 16, 1920, went to be with the Lord, Aug. 2, 2005 at the age of 84. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wartburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Tom Thomas. She is survived by her sons, Robert, Randy, Raymond, Ronny and step-son Roger; grandchildren, Scott, Chris, Mike, Jason, Steven, Matthew and Bryan; and nine great-grandchildren. The family received friends Saturday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. with Rev. Frank Kirby officiating. Interment followed in the Morgan Memorial Gardens. The grandsons served as pallbearers. [Roane County News]
THOMAS, MR. JAMES E., age 73, of Harriman went home to be with the Lord Sunday October 25, 2009 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. James was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Oakdale. He was a lifetime member of the Midtown Volunteer Fire Department. He was employed with the Harriman City Fire Department for seven years and was a volunteer for several years. James loved spending time with his family and enjoyed hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents: Cercie and Louise Hullett Thomas. And two sisters: Betty Paradise and Marie Settles. James is survived by his wife of 52 years: Vivian Moore Thomas. One son: Michael Thomas. One daughter and son-in-law: Darlene and LaVerne Payne. Five grandchildren: David Thomas Payne, Joshua Payne and his wife Stephanie, Courtney Thomas, Ashley Thomas and Haley Thomas. One brother: C.T. Thomas, Jr. Two sisters: Ruth Edwards and Naomi Freytag. Special friends: Hazel Frederick, Margaret Mills, Roseann McCoy and Steve Patterson, his church family at Westside Baptist Church and a host of nieces, nephews and other family, friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Tuesday October 27, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. George Waldo officiating. Graveside services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 PM in Roane Memorial Gardens. [Davis Funeral Home]
THOMAS, JASON RYAN, Infant, Wartburg, died July 19 in the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded by his grandparents, Maynard Thomas and Freddy Iturbe. Survivors: parents, Jason and Gail Woods Thomas of Wartburg; sister Makayla Thomas; grandparetns Bobbie and Robert York of Wartburg, Noah Woods of Petros, Carl and Donna Thomas of Powell and Doug and Kay Paul of Halla; great-grandparents, Fannie Thomas of Powell, Lucille Iturbe of Powell and Virgie Shepherd of Wartburg; and a host of aunts and uncles. Interment in Covington Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
THOMAS, NORA HICKEY 76, Wartburg. Preceded by husband, George Thomas. Survivors, daughters, Carrie Stewart and Mae Evans; sons, Emmett and Tom Thomas; brothers, Ralph, George, Glen, Tom and Marion Hickey. 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Burial Wartburg Cemetery.
[Morgan County News dated 5/6/1965]
THOMAS, MR. RANDY TOM, age 61 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2010. He was preceded in death by parents: Roger Taft Thomas and Beatrice Powers Thomas.Mr. Thomas is survived by sons: Jason Thomas and wife, Kristen of Nashville, Steven Thomas and wife, Kathy of Crossville, and Matthew Thomas of Wartburg; three granddaughters; several brothers, nephews, and extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, May 17, 2010 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Bro. Frank Kirby and Bro. John Langley officiating. [Schubert Funeral Home]
THOMAS, SUE JOSEPHINE GRANT, 73, Wartburg, born Dec. 15, 1929, went home to be with her Lord on Jan. 23, 2003 in the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom A. Thomas; son A.C. Thomas; parents William Johah (Bill) and Lizzie Arpt Grant; and brother Billy Grant. She is survived by daughters Wilma Jarnagin and Evelyn Thomas both of Wartburg, son Grant Douglas Thomas of Wartburg; brothers Buddy and Tommy, both of Rockwood, Carson of Kingston and Minuard of Oakdale; sisters, Betty Lawson and Alice Chapman of Rockwood and Wanda Adkins of Soddy Daisy; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg with Rev. Dewey Wilson and Rev. Dennis Jarnagin officiating. Interment in Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. [Morgan County News]
THORNTON, BLAINE H., 84, formerly of Coalfield, died 3/29/2000 in Scott County. He was born in Oliver Springs 5/9/1915. Preceded by parents Lewis Thorton and Cholie Hallcox Thornton. Survivors: caregiver and special friends, Herbert and Mary Crabtree; grandchildren, Kathy Childs, Roetta Kennedy, Vickie Jones, Lisa Bunch and Dorothy Taylor; sister Alta Lee Rose and 7 great grandchildren. Burial in Estes Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
THORNTON, RICHARD K., 42, died Aug. 20, 1999. He was born Feb 26, 1957 in Oak Ridge. Survived by parents Carl and Betty Edmonds Thornton; daughters Kimberly S. Thornton and Amanda N. Thornton; brothers, Michael J. Thornton and wife Taynia L., Gregory L. and Timothy W. and wife Brenda Thornton. Several niecces and nephews. Burial Estes Cemetery, Coalfield. [Morgan County News]
THORNTON, ROBERT PERSHING 80, of Greenville, S. C. died Jan. 16. 1999. He was born in Wartburg, the son of the late Charles M. and Martha Turner Thornton and the widow of Frances Raines Thornton. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of Piedmont Park Baptist Church where he served as an usher and greeter and was active in the Baracca Sunday School Class. Survived by daughter, Wanda Thornton Rainey; sons, James Robert and Mark Edward Thornton; sisters, Lucy T. Butler and Kelsi T. Holbert; Barbara T. Jones and Gertrude T. Julian. 7 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in S.C. [Morgan County News]
THORNTON, MR. TONY LEE, age 38, of Deer Lodge, passed away Monday February 11, 2008. He is survived by wife; Addie Thornton of Deer Lodge. Children; Dustin, Craig and Christy Patton of Deer Lodge. Callie Thornton of Texas, Kayla Patton of Deer Lodge. Granddaughter; Emilie Marie Thornton of Texas. Mother; Fay H. Hargis of Lancing, step-father; Wayne Carroll Jr. Brother; Louis Thornton of Lancing, sister; Eunice Miller of Orangeburg, S.C. Grandmother; Bertie Hamby of Lancing. Several aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday February 13, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Memorial donations may be made to the family. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
THOMPSON, GLADYS RANDOLPH, 90, Petros, passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2001 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a member of Petros Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy F. Thompson; son Billy Thompson; and granddaughter Debbie Thompson. She is survived by one brother Cordell Randolph and his wife Dorothy of Elba, Ala.; daughter-in-law Iris Thompson of Petros; two granddaughters Teresa Lowe and husband Vernon of Wartburg and Kathy Bunch of Petros; great-grandchildren Joshua Lowe of Wartburg, Amy Thompson and Chris Byrge, both of Petros; also, a loving grandchild Boone Davidson: and very special friend Sueanne Liles of Petros. The family received friends Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Joshua Lowe officiating. A graveside service was held Friday morning at 11 a.m. in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
THOMPSON, LILA “GRANNY”, 81, Crossville, died Thursday evening, Jan. 17, 2002 in Cumberland Medical Center. She was preceded in death by parents Russell and Melinda Henry; and one daughter Naoma Thompson. She is survived by her three sons Carl of Pikeville and Rolland and David both of Oakdale; two daughters Dorothy Chambers of Harriman and Wanda Crass of Cypress, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters Lola Smith of Crossville and Alberta Oakes and Alta Fowler, both of Dayton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services were held Monday morning, Jan. 21, 2002 at 11 a.m. in Davis Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Cox officiating. Interment followed in Emory Heights Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. [Morgan County News]
THOMPSON, PEGGY (BOWLES), 64, Wartburg, passed away Mon. Dec. 23, 2002 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. She was director of the Morgan County Crisis Center for a number of years and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Clifford Thompson; mother Dorothy Bowles; sister Sue Jones of Wartburg; brothers, Donnie Bowles of Wartburg and Mike Bowles of Salt Lake City, Utah; children, Brian Scott Thompson of Wartburg and Tami Hale of Crossville; and grandchildren Joshua Hale of Wartburg and Rebekah Hale of Crossville. The family received friends Thur. evening Dec. 26, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg with funeral services following with Bro. James Phillips officiating. Graveside services were Friday morning at 10 a.m. in Union Church Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Morgan County Crisis Center. [Morgan County News]
THORNTON, CARL CLAYTON, 76, a resident of Coalfield, died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at his home. The son of Wade H. Thornton and Mae Walls Thornton, he was born Jan. 23, 1929, in Morgan County. He was a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Thornton was a U. S. Army veteran and an active member of Beech Park Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. He was retired from the Y-12 Plant after working as a machinist for 30 years. He also co-owned Woodmasters Inc. of Coalfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard K. Thornton, and a brother, Wade H. Thornton Jr. Mr. Thornton is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Edmonds Thornton; three sons, Michael J. Thornton and wife, Taynia, Gregory L. Thornton, and Timothy W. Thornton and wife, Brenda, all of Coalfield; eight grandchildren, Suzanne, Amanda, Amy, Courtney, Evan, Matthew, Quinten and Zach; two great-grandchildren, Austin and Lexie; his sisters, Wilma Crowder and Bonnie Russell, both of Coalfield; a special friend, R.B. Russell of Oliver Springs; and by several nieces including a special niece, Melba McKeethan of Oliver Springs, several nephews, extended family members and other special friends. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield with the Rev. Robbie Leach and the Rev. Howard Hannah officiating. The family has requested that friends and family come to the family’s home before the funeral for visitation. The family also requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to the Beech Park Baptist Church, 519 W. Tri-County Blvd., Oliver Springs, TN 37840. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of the arrangements. [Oak Ridger]
THORNTON, MS. BOBBIE JEAN, of Harriman, age 73, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She attended the Byrd Church in Sunbright. She was preceded in death by her parents: Riley and Ruth Thornton; and brothers: Steve, Lewis, Ray, and Bill Thornton. She is survived by her children: Wayne Redmon, Carolyn Young and husband, Richard, and Dean Redmon. Grandchildren: David and (Racheal), Justin and (Crystal), and Chris and (Haley)Redmon, David and Aretha Weaver, Ursula Young, and Johnny and (Jessie) Redmon. Six great-grandchildren; Brothers: Marty Thornton of Harriman and L.B. Thornton of South Carolina; and sisters: Opal Tufteller of Nashville, and Mary Ryan of Oliver Springs; Special friend: Ray Walker of Sunbright; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, May11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Herb Judkins officiating. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 12th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Oak Ridge. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TIDWELL, DAVID A. (JOHN), 68, Mossy Grove Community moved from this earth into eternity on Sept. 3, 2002. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the United Iron Workers. He is survived by sister, Louise Schubert and her children; a host of friends including very special friends Herbert and Brenda Justice and Diane and Mackie Meredith. A private memorial service was held Sept. 5, 2002 in the East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery in Knoxville. [Morgan County News]
TIDWELL, FLOYD JR, age 73, of Ohio, formerly of Coalfield, passed away Jan. 25, 2001. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Tidwell. The funeral was held at Flat Ridge Church with Rev. Nelson Milliner Officiating. Interment was in Flat Ridge Cemetery, Kimbolton, Ohio. Addy Funeral Home, Newcomerstown, Ohio in charge. [Morgan County News]
TIDWELL, MR. ROGER DEAN– age 80 of the Mossy Grove Community, passed away Wednesday morning, December 10, 2003 in the Morgan County Life Care Center, Wartburg. Dean was a WW ll veteran and a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, Wartburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; James Aud and Rose Francis Tidwell; son, Roger Dale “Freckles” Tidwell; son-in-law, Michael Allan Hamm; brothers; Max, Sid, Homer, John and Rex Tidwell. Surviving, wife; Lois Cross Tidwell, of Wartburg; daughters, Dara Tidwell Hamm, Mossy Grove Community, Leslie Tidwell Jackson and husband Lyndon, Mossy Grove Community; grandchildren; Ryan Hamm, Kristie Pennington, Nick, Evan and Alex Jackson all of the Mossy Grove Community; sisters, Betty Dyer, Oak Ridge, Mary Joe Brewer, of Harriman, Louise Schubert, of the Mossy Grove Community Rita Isham, of Reeds, NC. Memorial services will be held Friday 2 p.m., December 12, 2003, at Calvary Baptist Church. With Rev. Lyndon Jackson officiating. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
TIDWELL, ROGER “FRECKLES’ 43, Wartburg, died Nov. 9,. 1997. Preceded by grand-parents, James and Rose Tidwell and grandmother Odessa Cross. Survived by parents, Dean and Lois Tidwell, sisters and husbands, Leslie and Lyndon Jackson and Dara and Mike Hamm. grandfather, Clay Cross. [Morgan County News]
TILSON, HESTER 80, Mossy Grove Community, died Sept, 10. 1997. Preceded by husband of 60 years, Arvil Tilson’parents, Charlie and Delia Davidson; brothers, Carl and Coy Sexton; half-brothers, Harold and Haron Davidson; half-sister, Charlene Davidson and great- granddaughter, Jennifer Jones. Survivors, daughters, Fay and husbands; Fay and Ed Jones, Betty and Will Hobbs, Lois and Tommy Sexton, Wanda Emmrhein; sons and wives, Paul and Kay Tilson, Ray and Janette Tilson and Don and Patty Tilson; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
TILSON, MABEL HAMBY, 90, died Friday, March 31, 2006, at her home in Oakdale. She was a member of the Rankin Chapel Baptist Church of Oakdale. Tilson enjoyed gardening, sewing and quilting for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emily Rayder Hamby; husband Bill Tilson; and daughters Emma Lee Melton and Ruby Bingham. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Merley and Linda Tilson of Oakdale; daughters and sons-in-law, Golda Jean and Minuard Grant, Barbara and Tommy Grant, Judy and J.R. Collins, all of Oakdale; Jo and Don Arwood and Pam and Jerry Lyke, all of Spring City, Dean and Charles Henderson and Paula and Jack Wiseman, all of Harriman; Anita and Allen Hale of Pikeville, Violet and Danny Nance of Lenoir City, Linda and Donald Thompson of Morrow, Ohio; 38 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren. The family received friends Saturday, April 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Shubert Funeral Home chapel, Wartburg. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Rankin Chapel Baptist Church with the Bro. Clyde Fitzgerald and the Bro. Sonny Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Daughters served as pallbearers. [Roane County News]
TINDELL, WILLIAM E. (WILLIE) – age 70, of Deer Lodge, TN, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2010. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his family and friends. He was a kind hearted man, loved by all. He is survived by his daughters Carol Parrott (& Darrell Swicegood) and Janet Borrego; grandchildren Melissa Disney (Pooh), Nicholas Borrego; great-grand (dude) Dylan Gayne; and sister Virginia Tindell. Other siblings include Glen (& Pauline) Tindell, Lorene (& Glen) Douglas; loving friends Rose Ann Hicks, Christy Hicks, Maude Cummings, George Borrego, Brent Morgan, Johnnie Howard, Ashley Swicegood, Lily & Garrett Edgeworth; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence, Sr. & Irene Tindell, siblings Clarence Tindell, Jr. (Buck), James Oscar Tindell (Pee Wee), Mary Ann Tindell, Helen Wootsie Hackworth, George Tindell (Tobe), John W. Newcomb, Floyd Newcomb, and Lloyd Newcomb. Visitation service will be held on August 16th 2010 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home with service to follow. Graveside services will be held on August 17th (family will meet at 9:45 a.m.) at 10:00 a.m. at Woodhaven Cemetery in Claxton, TN. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. [Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on August 15, 2010]
TINCH, HERSHEL ‘ARCHIE’, Auctioneer, age 83 of Sunbright, passed away September 22, 2004 in Jamestown Regional Hospital. Archie was born March 14, 1921 in Fentress County, TN, reared in Morgan County and spent 22 years in Fairborn, Ohio. He left Tennessee in 1946 for Ohio where he worked in the construction business until 1952 when he received his Auctioneer’s license. He moved back home to Tennessee in 1967 and got his Tennessee Auctioneer’s license. Archie always started his sales on time and started his sales fast. He was a gifted singer and had a unique auctioneer chant and ability. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Air Force. He received an honorable discharge in 1946. He was a devoted father and Christian and was an active member of the Pleasant Ridge Community Church. He loved going to other churches whenever possible. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Flossie Brooks Tinch; Brothers, Bethel, Delbert, Bradford, and Haskell Tinch; Sisters, Jewel Tinch and Jessie O. House. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Trula Burchell Tinch; Six children, Jack and Ruby Tinch, Ernie and Beverly Adamson, Ronald and Linda Tinch, Denver and Carrie Tinch, Harold and Sharon Tompkins, Laurel Tinch; Granddaughter, Sarah Tinch; Brother, Herman Tinch and wife Berneda of Springfield, Ohio; Sister, Mary Beatrice Proctor and husband Joe of Newport; Seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; Several nephews, nieces and a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, September 24, 2004 from 6-7:30 pm at Schubert Funeral home, Sunbright. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 pm with Bro. Chester Rhoad officiating. Burial will be at Saturday, September 25th in Union Hill Cemetery, Sunbright, TN. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TINCH, GERTH, 69, formerly of Sunbright, died Monday morning, April 15, 2002 in his home in Lawrenceburg, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife Odevia Mae Tinch; daughter Esther Bergmann; parents Charles Everett and Evelyn M. Brooks Tinch; and brother, Charles E. Tinch, Jr. He is survived by daughter Hazel (Tina) Tinch of Ohio, Lisa Kindler of Manchester, Ind., and Regina Bradley of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; step-mother Rosie Tinch of Jamestown; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother Glen Tinch of Bedford, Ind.; sister Neva Stephens of Evansville, Ind.; half-brother Tommy Tinch of Jamestown; and half-sisters Connie Lee of Allardt and Betty June Hicks of Jamestown. Funeral services were held Saturday evening at 5 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright, with Rev. Cassell Huling officiating. Interment was in Union Grove Church Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]
TINKER, ELIZABETH ELLEN, believed to be Morgan County’s oldest citizen, died at Oak Ridge Hospital from injuries in a fall at her Coalfield home. Born before the Civil War, she was 101 on October 11. Her descendants number 200. A native of Monroe County, Tenn., Mrs. Tinker spent the last 55 years of her life in the First District of Morgan County. Her husband, John Tinker, died about 30 years ago. Of the 14 children born to Mrs. Tinker, only five survive. They are Luther, Gertrude and Charles Tinker of Coalfield, Mrs. Pearl Miller of Oliver Springs and H.B. Tinker of Toz, KY; 22 grandchildren, 125 great grandchildren an unknown number of great, great grandchildren. Funeral Services were conducted from the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Coalfield. [Morgan County News dated Nov. 2, 1961]
[Mrs. Tinker is interred in Jackson Cemetery – Corbin Hill. Her date of death is shown as Oct. 30, 1961]
TINCH, MRS. PATTY MAYE OOTEN, age 26, of Sunbright, passed away Monday May 7, 2007 at Cumberland Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by mother; Carolyn Ooten, brother; Teddy Wayne Ooten, Father-in-law; David Tinch and uncle Dale Lyons. Mrs. Tinch is survived by loving husband of ten years; Ernie Tinch. Son; Teddy Wayne Tinch and daughter; Savannah Marie Tinch. Father; Parlin Ooten. Brothers; Eddie, Tracy, Cheyenne and Fred Ooten.Sisters; Melissa Duncan and Angela Duncan. Mother-in-law; Linda Tinch; Sisters-in-law; Rose Burtrum, Nettie Ooten and Delta Carnahan. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 10 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. Graveside service will be Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Greenwood cemetery in the Glades community .Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright in charge of arrangements.
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TINKER, GEORGE DEWEY “DEE” – age 57, Oakdale, died July 23, 1999. Preceded in death by his father, William Boston Tinker. Survivors: mother, Rainy Luverna Tinker of Coalfield; wife, Linda Jean Tinker of Oakdale; son, Bobby Tinker and wife, Yolanda of Coalfield; daughters, Wendy Staggs and husband, Scott of Ft. Campbell, Ky., Condra Carter and husband, Tony of Waynesboro, Va.; grandchildren, Angel Tinker, Brentley Carter, Matthew Dylan Tinker, Shasta Staggs and Mikayla Staggs; brothers, Billy Tinker of Kingston, Tenn., Roy Tinker of Oliver Springs, Joe Tinker of Oliver Springs, Eugene Tinker of Coalfield, Steve Tinker of Oliver Springs, Donnie Tinker of Oliver Springs, Hayes Tinker of Oliver Springs, Clarence Tinker of Jellico, David Tinker of Coalfield; sisters, Betty Jones of Harriman, Maxine Collins of Oliver Springs, June Fritts of Oliver Springs, Alice Eaton of Oliver Springs, Gearldine Adkins of Shelby, N.C., Doris Byrge of Kingston, Clara Cosby of Shelby, N.C., Norma Lamp of Knoxville, Missy Simms of Newport; special friend, Junior Phillips of Oliver Springs; brother-in-law, John W. Fields of Viriginia; sisters-in-law, Mae Roe and Terry Fields of Virginia. Mr. Tinker was born Sept. 17, 1941, in the Windrock Community of Oliver Springs. He had lived in Oakdale for the past five years. Burial at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
[From The Knoxville News Sentinel 25 July 1999]
TINKER, HAROLD DEAN – age 70, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Ft. Sanders Park West Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born third oldest of 15 siblings on Windrock Mountain September 29, 1934. At age 23, he left the United States Army, after serving his country to care for his family after his father was injured in a mining accident. He worked as a coal miner for 25 years until retiring in 1981. He was known for the many projects he worked on through the years. Most noted for the restoration of the old Shannon Building in Coalfield, now known as The Tinker-Riley Place. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, loved and respected by everyone who knew him, for his work ethic, humble nature and uncompromising love for family. He dropped at the alter of Big Mountain Baptist Church on November 21, 2004 and welcomed Jesus Christ into his heart and celebrated his rebirth with the loving people of that church. Preceded in death by his parents, Luther & Barbara Patterson Tinker; brothers, Junior & Buford Tinker; sisters, Hazel Tinker and Joyce Shackelford. He was a beloved and cherished husband, daddy and pap-paw who left to mourn his passing, a wife of 45 years, Barbara Hembree Tinker of Coalfield. children, Dawn Riley & husband, Bryan, Harold Dion Tinker & wife, Dee Dee, Heather Patterson & husband, Jerry, Holly Tinker – all of Coalfield. In addition to his four children, Mr. Tinker leaves a nephew whom he considered a son, DeWayne “Timmy” Ashley of Coalfield; grandchildren,Brynne, Tavyne, Taylor, Tara, Heather, Scarlett, Summer, Savannah and Canaan; brothers, Manuel Tinker of Oliver Springs, Merle Tinker & wife, Brenda of Briceville, Lowell Tinker & wife, Louise of Coalfield, Ray & Gary Tinker of Oliver Springs; sisters, Bobbie Hensley & husband, Wilburn of Oliver Springs, Linda Wakefield & husband, Larry of Oak Ridge, Patricia Schmidt of Oak Ridge, Wilma Reynolds & husband, Kenneth of Oak Ridge, Cathy Tinker of Nashville; former employer & special long time friend, Curt Owens of Oliver Springs; a host of nieces, nephews, special friends and extended family members. The family will receive friend’s 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, at Big Mountain BaptistChurch with Rev. Joey Cagley officiating. Burial and graveside service will follow at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs in charge of all arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
TINKER, JAMES DON “BIM”, – age 38, Coalfield, passed away May 21, 2000 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Mr. Tinker was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Sanford Tinker. Survivors: mother, Jean Tinker of Coalfield; wife, Tracy Redmon Tinker of Coalfield; children, Megan Faith Tinker of Coalfield, Joseph Dylan Tinker of Coalfield, Mary Allyson Tinker of Coalfield; brothers, Arthur Tinker and wife Nancy Fayetteville, N.C., Joseph D. Tinker and wife Sharon of Clinton; sisters, Sandra Tinker of Coalfield, Susan Tinker of Knoxville; nieces, Kristi Reynolds, Amy Childers, Sabrina Carter; nephews, Andy Tinker and Patrick Tinker. Mr. Tinker was born July 8, 1961 in Oak Ridge. Burial at Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
Dead at 101; Left 226 Descendants-Coalfield, Tenn (AP) –
TINKER, LENA ELLEN, matriarch of a six-generation family, is dead at 101, leaving 226 direct descendants.
Mrs. Tinker, who died Monday, is survived by 5 children, 14 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; 141 great-great grandchildren and 31 great-great-greatgrandchildren.
Source: Indiana Evening Gazette, Pennsylvania, Indiana, November 3, 1961
TINKER, SANDRA F. – age 45, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Monday, April 29, 2002 at her home. She was preceded in death by: her father, Joseph Sanford Tinker; and a brother, James “BIM” Tinker. Survivors: mother, Jean Tinker of Coalfield; brothers, Arthur Tinker and wife Nancy of Fayetteville, NC, Joseph D. Tinker of Coalfield; sister, Susan Tinker of Knoxville. Miss Tinker was born August 20, 1956 in Oak Ridge. She has lived in Coalfield all of her life. She was graduated from the Coalfield High School as a honor student in 1974. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sharp Funeral Home with Rev. Don Daugherty officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial and graveside services will be held Thursday, May 2, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Memorial Gardens. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Morgan County News]
TIPPS, IRENE MARIE MELHORN, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009. She was born Jan. 17, 1920 in Morgan County. She retired from J.C. Penney in 1992. She was an active member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church since 1960, where she belonged to the LWML and Quilting Group. Mrs. Tipps was preceded in death by her husband, William Milton ‘Bill’ Tipps and honorary family member Newton Hamby; four brothers; one sister; and one great-grandson. Survivors include her children, Rose Ella (Doug) Roelofs of Loxley, Ala., Nancy Kay (Robert) Ashby of Hixson, Cecil Dan (Karen) Tipps of Birmingham, Ala., Teresa Ann (Allen) Blakemore of Cleveland, Tn.; honorary family, Ethan (Melissa) Hamby of Sevierville and Eric (Chris) Hamby of Knoxville; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Raymond Melhorn of Covington, Ky., Mildred Heath of Lawrenceville, Ga., Rena Honeycutt of Fort Oglethorpe, R.C. Melhorn Holland of Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashalnd Terrace. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. Interment followed at Chattanooga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to The Lutheran Hour, Hospice of Chattanooga or The American Cancer Society. Lane Funeral Home Coulter Chapel of Chattanooga was in charge of arrangements. www.lane-coulterchapel.com [Morgan County News]
TODD, DONALD E. — age 87 of Wartburg, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005. He was born in Elgin, TN, graduated Robbins High School, UT Martin and UT Knoxville. He was a First Lieutenant in the 13th Army Air Corps, serving as a Bombardier during World War II in the Pacific Theatre until his discharge in 1994. He worked for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, Soil Conservation Service and was a retired Morgan County Teacher and member of the Retired Teacher’s Association. He was a Boy Scout Leader and Sunday School Teacher in First Baptist Church of Wartburg. He was a charter member of the Morgan County Genealogical and Historical Society and served as Morgan County Historian until his death. Mr. Todd was very active in environmental and conservation issues until his death and received numerous awards. As a part of his environmental efforts, he hosted a radio talk show, led wildflower hikes in Frozen Head State Park and appeared on the Heartland television series. He was a founder and Past President of the Tennessee Trails Association with a prime role in passing the bill that created Tennessee’s Scenic Trail System. He was also a founder and served three terms as President of Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning. Mr. Todd was instrumental in the establishment of the Obed River as part of the National Wild and Scenic River System. He led efforts for the establishment of Frozen Head State Park and later efforts to expand the protection of the Flat Fork Valley adjacent to the park. For these efforts, he was the first Tennessean to be presented with the prestigious Gulf Oil Award in 1985. Mr. Todd also received the 2000 Lifetime Achievement Award in Morgan County. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Elgiva; brothers, Charles and Collins. He is survived by: sons, Donald Jr. and Stephen; daughter, Janet; seven grandchildren; sisters, June Ogilvie, Vivian Gateley, Betty Cable, Virginia Watts, Jacquetta Summer. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 31, 2005 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8 pm with Bro. Homer Hooks officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, 11 am in Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
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TODD, MRS. ELGIVA S. – age 85, of Wartburg, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2001, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born at Catoosa on September 6, 1916. After attending high school at Wartburg, she moved to Cookeville to attend Tennessee Tech. After graduation, she taught briefly at Coalfield School. Her professional career continued as Home Demonstration Agent in Claiborne County in 1939, where she met Donald. They married on November 29, 1941. She was nutritionist at Camp Forrest and Home Demonstration Agent in Morgan County, while Donald was in Military Service during World War II. She taught at Central Elementary School from 1954 – 1981. A long term teacher, she was a founding member of the Morgan County Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher’s Society. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Wartburg. Her hobbies included quilt and rug making. She is survived by her husband, Donald E. Todd, Sr. of Wartburg; daughter, Janet Trezza of New Jersey; sons, Steve Todd of Knoxville, Donald E. Todd, Jr. of Lenoir City; nephew, Daniel Summers and wife, Barbara Summers; sister, Myrtle Adkins of Wartburg; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Balie, Andrew, Brook, and Emile Todd, Katherine and Michael Trezza. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, October 9, 2001, from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Rev. Tom Mooty officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
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TREZZA, SAMUEL, of Lebanon, N. J., drowned Aug. 18, 2000 while on vacation in Hawaii. Survived by wife, Janet Todd Trezza; daughter, Katherine age 12, and Michael age 9; parents Mike and Anne Trezza and sister Joan Trezza all of Madison, N. J. Janet is the daughter of Donald and Elgiva Todd of Wartburg. Her brothers are Donald Todd, Jr., of Lenoir City and Stephen and wife Kathy of Knoxville. Also surviving are nephews, Christopher, Bailie, Andrew, Brook and Emile Todd. [Burial details not shown] [Morgan County News]
TODD, MRS. WADA, age 66 of Philadelphia, TN, formerly of Roane County. She was preceded in death by her sister; Judy Howard, brother; A,J. Howard. Parents; Arlo and Bonnie Howard. She is survived by sons; Robert Lemons of Maynardville, TN and Chuck Lemons of Philadelphia, TN, grandchildren; Devin, Josh, Chandler, Trevor and Malary; Great-grandchildren; Rylee, Jayce. Sister; Kathleen Bolden and Norma Pullen. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, TN from 6-8:00 p.m. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TOMPKINS, STELLA LANGLEY, 35, formerly of Lancing, died Jan, 1964 in Ohio. She was the daughter of Roy and Ethel Garrett Langley. Survivors; parents; husband, R.L. Tompkins; son, Tommy Smith and daughter, Jennie Smith; brothers, Paul and Victor Langley; sisters, Mrs. John Lucas and Mrs. Clarence Pepper. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
TOMPKINS, COY BEDFORD, 81, Deer Lodge, died Nov. 21, 1999. Survivors: wife Maezell Tompkins; daughters, Doris Kennedy and husband George, Pam Raney and husband Scott, Kathy Hamby and Elena Tompkins; sons, Lindell Tompkins, Harold Tompkins and wife Sharon and Bobby Tompkins and wife Barbara; son-in-law Darryl Hamby; eight grandchidlren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
TOMPKINS, MR. LOY WINBURN, age 90 of Deer Lodge went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 29, 2006 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Janis and Jerry Phillips, surrounded by a host of family and friends.He was of the Baptist faith and attended the Deer Lodge Congregational Church. Loy moved his family to the Deer Lodge area in 1948 from Pickett County. He was a factory worker, school teacher, school bus driver, and retired from the U.S. Government as ASC office manager. His first love was farming, which he did all his life. He was very active in community activities. Mr. Tompkins was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Cole Tompkins; parents, A.A. and Nellie Tompkins; brothers, Earnest, Virgil, Willard, and Warren; and sisters: Ova, Sarah, Geneva and Reba.Mr. Tompkins is survived by his only son, Stephen Tompkins of Deer Lodge; Daughters and sons-in-law: Susie and Buddy Shanklin of Deer Lodge, Janis and Jerry Phillips of Deer Lodge, and Judy and Curt Planck of Lenoir City. One granddaughter, Rhonda Walker of GA. Five Grandsons: Jeff C. Melton, Charlie Clark , and Glenn Shanklin of Deer Lodge. Eddie Clark of Sunbright and Tony Crouch of VA. Nine great granddaughters: Gabrielle, Annai, Victoria, Kellye, Kayce, Savannah, Whitney, Andrea and Emily. Five great, grandsons: Todd, Chad, Nathaniel, Wesley and Hunter. Four great, great grandsons: Hunter, Bryce, Drake and Aiden. One brother: Hulon Tompkins. Five sisters: Blanche Jones, Maggie Amonett, Dorlene Tompkins, Jennie Dunn and Betty Cross. Extended family: Greg, Sherry, and Taylor Kapuspa and Bill, Kathy, Tosha and Erin and Linda Harvey. A host of special nieces and nephews. Also special friends: Ruby Thomas, Joe and Lynn Pierce, and Willard and Jean Mae Branstetter. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, December 31st from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 1, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charles Webb, Rev. Randy Tompkins, and Rev. Ricky Cross officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. [WECO Obituary Line]
TOMPKINS, MRS. NELL CAROLYN BEATY, age 76, of Oakdale, passed away Monday September 1, 2008. She was a member of Piney Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents; Dillard Osborne and Martha Ellen Smith Beaty Brothers; Dillard Beaty and Houston Beaty and sister; Frances Beaty McDonald. Mrs. Tompkins is survived by husband; Elwood Tompkins Son; William Tompkins and wife Alice, Daughter; Jane Ellen Leffew and husband Scott, Grandchildren; Andrew, Abby, Rebekah, Joel and Lauren. Brothers; Luther Beaty of Fairfield, OH, Frank Beaty of Manchester, Tn, Pat Beaty Lawrenceburg, IN, Sister; Margaret Beaty Echos and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friendsThursday September 4, 2008, from 5 to
8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home , Wartburg. Funeral service will be Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Piney Baptist Church, Oakdale with Rev. Pat McGhee officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to; Grace for the Children, P.O. Box 7430 Kingsport, Tn 37664-7430. Schubert Funeral Home]
TOWNSEND, BILLY JOE – age 52, of Petros, passed away Sunday morning, December 3, 2000. He was preceded in death by his father, John Townsend; step-daughter, Florence Armes. He is survived by son, Donnie and wife, Samantha Townsend of Petros; daughter, Shanda and husband, John Baker of Petros; step-daughter, Jennifer Armes of Wartburg; mother, Mary Scarbrough of Petros; grandchildren, Jessica, Bethany, Jonathan, Zachary and Austin; wife, Leona Bunch Townsend of Petros; brothers, Charles McGhee, Jim McGhee and Ronnie Taylor, all of Petros; sisters, Mildred Vittatoe of Cleveland, TN; nieces, Emma and Bethany; nephew, Charles McGhee, Jr.; great-nephew, Aaron McGhee. Burial in Petros Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
TOY, SARAH EMMALINE SNOW :
MRS. WALTER TOY CALLED BEYOND
Death Occasioned Sunday by Peritonitis
Following Operation at Hospital in Seattle
The entire community was shocked and grieved over the death of Mrs. Sarah E. Toy, one of the oldest residents, whose kindness and patience made her beloved by all. Death was occasioned by peritonitis, which set in following an operation for gallstones. Her death closely followed a hopeful announcement of the doctors who said she was well on the road to recovery. Peritonitis set in and death occurred Sunday at Seattle. The remains were brought to Winlock the following day.Sarah Emmaline Toy was born December 24, 1867 at Oakdale, Tennessee and came to Winlock with her parents May 13, 1888 and settled on a homestead near Anslie. At the age of 22 years she married Walter Toy of Chehalis and to this union nine children were born, eight of whom survive her.Beside her husband she leaves to mourn her departure from this earth five sons and three daughters. They are: Mrs. J. D. Custer, Mrs. F.W. Steinhart, Mrs. Robert O’Ban of Tacoma, Joseph Toy, Charles Toy, James Toy and Walter Toy Jr., her mother, Mrs. Joseph Snow of Blaine, a sister Mrs. W. R. Allen also of Blaine, and four brothers, James Snow of Hoquiam, Thomas Snow of Blaine, John Snow of Tacoma and Rufus Snow of Winlock.Mrs. Toy united with the Baptist church at the age of 16 and was baptized in the Emory River in Tennessee. She was a member of the Women of Woodcraft for 25 years and that organization turned out enmasse at the funeral to pay their respects.Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon with Reverend Simmons of Kelso officiating. A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the casket to its last resting place in the Winlock cemetery. Graveside services were held under the auspices of the Neighbors of Woodcraft.All the mercantile houses suspended business for two hours, showing the esteem felt for Mrs. Toy.
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TRAIL, MRS. PAULINE “POLLY” – age 81 of Petros, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Eastmore Church of God, and was the owner of Polly’s Restaurant in Petros. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Trail; parents: Howard and Hattie Harris; brother, Carl Harris; sister, Mary Ramey; and grandson, Jesse Smartt. She is survived by children: Shirley and the late Clyde McAmis of Altamont, TN; Arthur (Ott) Trail and wife, Sara; Reba Dean Harris and husband, Larry; Robert Trail and wife, Rebecca, all of Petros; Nita Gunter and husband, Mike of Mossy Grove; and Roger (Rod) Trail of Petros. Grandchildren: Paula Fugate and husband, Robin, Laura Ann McGhee and husband, Randy, Joseph Smartt and wife, Sandy, Colby Joe Trail, Hank Allen Trail, Dustin Harris, Erika Trail, Kristin Gunter, and Tara Gadd and husband, Joe. Great-grandchildren: Jeremiah Jacks, Hayden Jacks, Jake Phillips, Jessica Phillips, and Keitel Harris. Brothers: Jim Harris and wife, Sadie of Petros, and Burrell Harris and wife, Dorothy of Dandridge, TN. sister-in-law, Maxine Harris of LaPorta, IN and two special family members: Carol Nichols and Peggy Poole. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, January 31, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Bill Baker and Bro. Bob Hubbard officiating. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Petros Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
TRAXLER, BRENDA BAUGHMAN, age 67 of Harriman died unexpectedly Saturday, January 6, 2007. She was the daughter of the late George and Iva Baughman of Oakdale. She was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Baughman and a sister, Dolly Baughman Potter. She was an employee of Sam’s Club in Knoxville. Survivors: Husband: Grady (Sam) Traxler; Son: Rick Wilson of Knoxville; Grandson: Conner Wilson of Knoxville; Sisters: Barbara Hamby of Chattanooga; Ola Miley of Erlanger, KY; Mary Brock of Dayton, TN; Vera Meadows of Kingston; Sherry Berryman of Cincinnati, OH; Beverly Julian of Knoxville; Half-sister: Mabel Sheenes of Danville, KY; Brothers: Bob Baughman of Chattanooga; John Baughman of Albany, GA; David Baughman of Oakdale; Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral 8:00 PM Monday January 8, 2007 at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman. Graveside service and interment 11:00 AM Tuesday morning in Piney Baptist Church Cemetery in Oakdale. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman. [Kyker Funeral Home]
TREECE, GURNIE DOUGLAS – age 84, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006 at his home. He was born November 18, 1921 in Campbell County, moving to Coalfield in 1952. Mr. Treece was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Coalfield. He was also a United States Army veteran serving his country during WWII. He retired after working many years as an electrician at the Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by: his wife of 62 years, Lois Wormsley Treece; parents, Silas & Roxie Parker Treece; brothers, Gerald and Charles Treece; sisters, Ruby Baird, Louise Baya and Alice Treece. Survivors: children, Kyle Treece & wife Rebecca of Coalfield, Patricia Noe & husband Paul of Oliver Springs, Anna Ruth Noe & husband Bobby of Oliver Springs, Daniel Treece & wife Glenna of Coalfield, Kathy Bates of Coalfield; sister, Stella Jones of Denver, Colorado; brother-in-law, Wayne Wormsley of Harriman; sisters-in-law, Cecil Russell of Coalfield, Myrtle Adylotte of Harriman; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm Monday, October 9, 2006 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Coalfield with funeral service following at 8:00 pm, Milt Pruitt and Rev. Rob Clayton officiating. Burial and graveside service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Coalfield, Tennessee 37719. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of all the arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal
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TREECE, LOIS LORINE, 82, of Coalfield, died Sunday, September 24, 2006 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Born Oct. 23, 1923, in Morgan County, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was amember of Coalfield Seventh-day Adventist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Delia May Wormsley; brother, Stanley Wormsley; and sisters, Nadine Wormsley and Juanita Eddington. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Gurnie Treece of Coalfield; sons and daughters-in-law, Kyle and Rebecca Treece and Daniel and Glenna Treece, all of Coalfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Paul Noe and Anna Ruth and Bobby Noe, all of Oliver Springs, and Kathy Bates of Coalfield; brother, Wayne Wormsley of Harriman; sisters, Cecil Russell of Coalfield and Myrtle Adylotte of Harriman; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Coalfield Seventh-day Adventist Church with Milt Pruitt officiating. Graveside service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Estes Cemetery, Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home, Oliver Springs, is in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]
TRENTHAM, RUBY, 91 of Harriman passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 at Harriman Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Coal Hill Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Carlos Trentham; and daughter, Harriett Keeler.Mrs. Trentham is survived by her sons, James Trentham and wife Louise of Harriman and Elroy Trentham and wife Evelyn of Rockwood; sisters, Mable Brown of Athens, Myrtle Henderson of Rhea County and Ethel Henry of Knoxville; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.The funeral service was held at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Rev. Pete Scarbrough and Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Interment was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 at Coal Hill Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. www.kykerfuneralhome.com [Roane County News]
TROUT, DESSIE MAE, 85, of Fairfield Glade, died Friday, March 2, 2007, in Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville.Born May 12, 1921, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of John Clyde Trout Sr. and Mary Alice Fitzpatrick Trout, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a registered nurse and a member of Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Fannie Belle Smith, Pearl Howard, Ruby Kennedy, Betty Ruth Trout and Irene Reynolds; and brothers, William Brent Trout, Ralph Clyde Trout, Roy Trout and J.C. Trout, Jr.Survivors include sisters, Laurette Trout and Mildred Summers. Graveside service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Piney Cemetery, Oakdale, with Leonard Markham and Bro. Pat McGee, pastor of Piney Baptist Church, officiating. Bilbrey Funeral Home, Crossville, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church building fund, 5160 Peavine Road, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558.[Roane County News]
TROUT, MRS. REBA – age 95 of Oakdale, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a member of the Oakdale First Baptist Church, a member of the Laurel Chapter of the Eastern Star, and a former postmaster. She was preceded in death by her parents: Wiley and Nancy Eva Wilson Honeycutt; and husband: William Brent Trout. She is survived by her two children: Jimmy L. Trout of Oliver Springs and Brenda Joyce Wallbright of Portage, Ind.; six grandchildren; four great,grandchildren; and one sister: Dolly Schubert of Chattanooga. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, February 18th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Charles Kelly officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, February 19th at 1:00 p.m. in the Piney Baptist Church Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal] [Roane County News]
TUCKER, MRS. AMY V., age 88, of Crossville formerly of Wartburg, passed away Saturday January 24, 2009 at Wynridge Health and Rehab in Crossville. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by parents; Samuel Hall and Nancy Byrd Hall, brothers; Robert Lee and Haggard Hall. Mrs. Tucker is survived by daughter; Jean Tucker Carey and husband Claude of Crossville. Son; Buddy Lee and wife Brenda Tucker of Ozark, AL . Grandchildren; Randy Carey and wife Sarah, Leanne Tucker Childs, Hershell Becker and wife Shiela, Kayla Becker and Josh Becker. Great-grandchildren; Shane Childs and Shelby Lee Childs, Brother; Roy and wife Jo Hall of Eric, MI. Sister-in-law; Irene Hall of Oliver Springs, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Jim Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TUCKER, ANNA MAE LILES – age 75, passed away at her home in Petros on Wednesday, August 7, 2002. She was a member of Petros Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Tucker; parents, C.L. (Tonky) and Willie Mae Liles; sister, Koleda Silvey; brother, Charles (June Bug) Liles; nephew, Troy Silvey. She leaves behind five children, Charles (Rosemary) Tucker of Rosalie, Alabama, Marilyn Laws, Mona (Gary) Patrick, Tim (Jeannie) Tucker and Mark Tucker, all of Petros; nine grandchildren, Doug, Michelle, Tracey, Dusty, Rhiannon, Tiffany, Jamee, Chasti and Whitni; five great-grandchildren, T.J., Ryan, Dawson, Kylie and Davin; two very special sisters, Lida Ward and Betty (B.J.) Wright of Petros; brother-in-law, Newt Silvey of Oliver Springs; a host of nephews, nieces and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 8, 2002 from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Billy Edmonds and Dr. Jim West officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday morning in the Old Petros Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
TUCKER, CORA ANN WILSON, 98, Petros, died Oct. 12, 2002 in the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Tucker; two sons Willie Lee and Travis Tucker; daughter, June Tucker; patents Peter and Esther Glass; brothers Jesse, David, Ray, Willie and Melvin Wilson; and sisters Ellen, Ruith, Eltha and Vaudie. She is survied by daughters Esther and Husband Carl McGhee of Coalfield and Melvalene Tucker of Chattanooga; daughter-in-law Betty Tucker of Wartburg; two grandchildren Ricky Tucker of Wartburg and Sherry Daughtery of Coalfield; one great-grandson, Stewart Daughter of Coalfield; nieces Reba Byrge and Jo Proffitt and nephews Gaylon and Don Wilson. Interment was in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
TUCKER, MRS. GINGER, age 68, of Lancing, passed away Sunday September 21, 2008 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by parents; Jesse and Louise Sparks Parker. Mrs. Tucker is survived by husband; Ike Tucker of Lancing. Daughter; Misty Fortner of Lancing, Step-daughter; Candy Melton of Petros-Joyner Community. Grandchildren; Kaylenea, Jonathan and Savannah; Brother; Larry Parker of Dayton, OH. The family will receive friends Wednesday September 24, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Don Daugherty officiating. Graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 A.M. in Petros Cemetery.
TUCKER, JAMES KNOX POLK, 67, of Wartburg, died, Jan 12, 1988-Chief Machinest Mate, U.S. Navy, retired. He was a disabled American Veteran of WW II and the Korean War. Enlisted in Navy, Jan. 1939. He was the eldest of six sons of the late Andrew J. and Nellie Armes Tucker of Petros to serve in the Navy. Another son served in the Army. Survivors, wife of 43 years, Wilma J. Ruffner; two daughters, Beverly Margaret Herring, and Diana Lee Tatro; 6 grandchildren-Dayne and Amy Beth Herring; Jill, Jana and Marc Evans and Allison Tatro; six brothers and two sisters: Bob, Frank, Lewis, Martin, Ike, Sam, Carrie Priest and Creola Lasky. Interment in National Cemetery in Knoxville. [Morgan Co. News]
TUCKER, LOLA GLOVER, 90, Petros. Preceded by husband Dow Tucker. Survivors, sons, Edward, Jasper and Horace. Daughters, Myrtle DeLaney, Leona McDonald and Mrs. Fess DeLon; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Burial, New Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 5/6/1965]
TUCKER, RICKY, 48, Wartburg, passed away Dec. 20, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Travis and Betty Armes Tucker; grandparents; and three aunts and one uncle. He is survived by his fiance Alice Ely of Wartburg; aunts, Peggy Liles, Esther and husband Carl McGhee, Melvalene Tucker and Betty Armes; and uncles, Archie and wife Dorthy Armes, Arnold and wife Mildred Armes and Robert Patrick. The family received friends Thursday evening, Dec. 22, 2005 in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services followed visitation with Rev. Gary Armes officiating. Graveside services were Friday at 2 p.m. in the Petros Cemetery. [Roane County News]
TUCKER, MR. ROBERT L. – age 84, of Mossy Grove, TN, passed away Monday, March 20, 2006. Mr. Tucker was of the Baptist Faith and retired correctional officer and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. He is preceded in death by: wife, Irene D. Tucker; parents, Andrew Jackson and Nellie Armes Tucker; son, Robert E. Tucker; brothers, Lewis, James K., T.J. and Martin Tucker. Surviving are: daughters, Sharon and husband Jackie L. Jones, and Susan Tucker; grandsons, Dwight Jones, Jackie Jones Jr., Sean, Todd & Matt Tucker; four great-grandsons; sisters, Carrie Priest & Creola Lasky; brothers, Samuel, Isaac & Frank Tucker; special niece, Candy Melton; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday March 23, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home Wartburg followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. with Reverend Don Daugherty officiating. Graveside service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Petros Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
TUCKER, MR. ROY E., age 84 of Lake Tansi Village, passed away Friday, October 2, 2009 at Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville. Roy, son of Edward Tucker and Mae Jacks Tucker, was born July 4, 1925 in Devonia, TN. He served in the United States Navy as a Coxswain on board the USS LST 736 and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. Mr. Tucker spent forty years as a Carpenter and Quality Control Supervisor with Murphy Homes in Cincinnati, Ohio, retiring in 1990. The Tuckers moved to Lake Tansi Village and enjoyed life to the fullest, doing hobbies, wood working, gardening, metal detecting and visiting with their many friends and neighbors. Roy was a member of Tansi Community Church and enjoyed singing in the Tansi Choir. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Mae Tucker; and sister: Wilma
Tucker. Following a beautiful marriage of sixty-one and one-half years, Roy is survived by his wife, Georgia Strunk Tucker; two sons: Roger D. Tucker of Fairfield, OH, a retired United States Navy Seabees, and Charles M. Tucker of Houston, TX, a retired USMC Lt. Colonel; brother: Ray Tucker of Petros, TN; one nephew, Mickey Tucker of Petros, TN; seven grandchildren; and twelve great, grandchildren. The family will receive friends, Monday, October 5th, 2009 at Tansi Community Church from 10 to 12 p.m. (CST). Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Pastor Jeff Monday officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (CST) Tuesday, October 6th in the Petros Cemetery with Military Honors. The family requests that memorial gifts be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555; or Women’s Fellowship, Tansi Community Church, 2067 Cravens Drive, Crossville, TN 38572.Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TUCKER, MR. RICHARD, AGE 50 PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY, SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2006. HE WAS A CORRECTIONS OFFICER WITH BRUSHY MOUNTAIN STATE PENITENTIARY AND A MEMBER OF THE BRUSHY MTN. LOCAL 2173 FOR 18 YEARS. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FATHER, ERVIN TUCKER AND SISTER, DEBORAH HAWKINS. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE OF THIRTY YEARS, GLADYS CARROLL TUCKER OF WARTBURG; DAUGHTER, HANNAH PEDDICORD OF WARTBURG; MOTHER, ROSEANN MOORE TUCKER OF VIRGINIA; BROTHERS: TOMMY TUCKER OF BRISTOL, TN, JIMMY TUCKER OF LAKE CITY, TN, AND ROBERT TUCKER OF NORTH CAROLINA; SISTERS: DONNA WARNER OF TEXAS, ROSIE MINOR OF VIRGINIA, KAREN ALLEN OF VIRGINIA, AND JEAN KUHN OF WYOMING. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 1, 2006, FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL FOLLOW AT 8:00 P.M. WITH BRO. CLAUDE RANKIN AND BRO. LUKE WARD OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2ND AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE SEIBER CEMETERY, CAMPBELL COUNTY. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TUCKER, MR. SAMUEL LEE , AGE 80 OF CONCORD, TENNESSEE, PASSED AWAY FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2006 AT BAPTIST WEST HOSPITAL IN KNOXVILLE. SAMMIE WAS BORN SEPTEMBER 26, 1925, IN PETROS, TENNESSEE, TO THE LATE ANDREW JACKSON TUCKER AND NELLIE ARMES TUCKER. HE GREW UP IN A LARGE FAMILY AND WAS ONE OF MANY BROTHERS TO SERVE IN THE MILITARY. HE ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY ON JULY 21, 1942, AND RETIRED AS A CHIEF QUARTERMASTER AFTER 29 YEARS OF SERVICE. HE SERVED IN WORLD WAR II, KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM. AFTER HIS MILITARY RETIREMENT HE WORKED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RETIRED FROM THERE IN 1989. SAMMIE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS, WIFE; MILDRED TUCKER, BROTHERS; HERMAN, T.J., JAMES, LEWIS, MARTIN AND BOB. HE IS SURVIVED BY A VERY LARGE FAMILY, INCLUDING BROTHERS; IKE OF LANCING, FRANK, OF KINGSTON. SISTERS; CARRIE PRIEST AND CREOLA LASKY OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA. SAMMIE IS ALSO SURVIVED BY SEVERAL SPECIAL FRIENDS.
THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006 FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 8:00 P.M. WITH REV. DON DAUGHERTY OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD TUESDAY MORNING AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE PETROS CEMETERY. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TUCKER, WILMA 70 of Wartburg, died, April 3, 1993. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ellen Ruffner; husband, James K. Tucker and two brother and two sisters. Survivors; Beverly and husband Larry Herring. Diana and husband Michael Tatro; grandchildren; Dayne and wife Vickie Herrina and Amy Herring, Jill Evans, Jana Evans, Marc Evans and Allison Tatro; Also great-grandchildren, Ryan and Sadie Herring; sister, Frances Jackson, brother, Doyle Ruffner; devoted niece Kathryn Shepard.Wilma was born Dec. 13, 1922 in Coalfield. Burial in Knoxville National Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
TULL, JUNE, 81, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 15, 2001 in her home in Deer Lodge. She was a member of the Meister Hill Memorial S.D.A. Church od Deer Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husband James Tull. She is survived by her daughter Janet Cox and husband Bob Cox of Franklin, In.; granddaughter Vena Allender of Franklin, In.; two great-grandchildren Fantasia Allender; sister Angeline Collins of Pine Bluff, Ar.; and brother Garnett Rabeneck of Decatur, Ga. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Meister Hill Memorial S.D.A. Church with Pastor Harold Kuebler officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]
TURNBILL, DONALD, 52, Oakdale, passed away Jan. 22, 2003 in Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father Alva Turnbill; brother James Tames Turnbill and sister Carolyn McCormick. he is survived by son Donnie Lynn Turnbill of Oak Ridge; daughter Chelsea Bates of Simmons, La.,; mother Trula Rayder of Oakdale; brothers, Wiley Turnbill of Oakdale, Joe Turnbill and wife Kathy of Oakdale and David Turnbill and wife Debbie of Harriman; sisters, Elizabeth Keathley of Middlesboro, Ky,, Kathy Prater of Petros, Mary Liles and husband Darrell of Oakdale and Anita Hall and husband Robert of Lancing; finacee Jo Ellen Bates; grandsons, Dakota Turnbill of Harriman and Justing Turnbill of Oak Ridge. A graveside service was held at Petros Cemetery with Bro. Eugene Chaney officiating. [Morgan County News]
TURNBILL, KATHY ROACH, 17, Lancing, and her infant daughter, Ashley Nicole Turnbill, died, March 29, 1998. Survivors, husband, James Turnbill; mother, Margaret Hunley; father, Rodney Roach; three sisters, grandparents, Joseph and Ruth Metzler; a grandmother, Stella Gray; Burial in Lancing. [Morgan County News]
TURNER, MRS. EULA EUGENIA BROWN, age 85 of Knoxville, went home to be with her Savior and family on Thursday October 5, 2006. She was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Eula was preceded in death by her children’s father; Kelly Turner, Sons; Rodney and Ronnie Turner, sister; Nellie Marie Brown and grandson; Brad Underwood, brothers; Elmer and Herbert Brown. She is survive by children; Virginia Turner of Seymour, Tn., Phyllis Turner of Knoxville, Tn. Leroy Turner of Oak Ridge, TN and Debbie Turner Massengale and husband Keith of Stevens, Tn.Grandchildren; Sherri Turpin, Kevin Burns, Tina Mills, Steve Turner, Ashlyn Turner, LaCresha Phillips and Trevor Massengale, 13 Great-grandchildren.Sisters; Thelma Keith of Lima, OH. Lola Smith of Knoxville, TN., Amy Bonham of Cobal, MO and JoAnn Meyers of Dallas City,
IL. Brothers; Clifford of Sunbright, Tn., Curtis Brown and Roger Brown of Joliet, IL.The family will receive friends, Friday, October 6, 2006 from 6 to 8 PM at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg.Funeral Service will follow at 8 PM with Rev. Richard Hobbs & Rev. Keith Massengale officiating.Graveside service will be Saturday at 10 AM at the Kubley Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements.
TURNER, MARY ANN, age 89 of Oakdale, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Blairsville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Turner; Daughter, Jo Yeary; Granddaughter, Mary Jo Yeary; Father, William Voyles and Mother Cordelia Voyles; Brothers, Austin, Glen, Jess, Stoggie, Enoch, Jim, and Arthur Voyles, Taylor, Charlie, Alden, and Bert Hagood; Sisters, Willie Cook, Mamie Cearley, Dixie Goodwin, Emma Cash, and Georgia McGill. She is survived by son Austin Turner and wife Rita of Oakdale, And William (Bill) Turner and wife Nancy of Harriman; Grandchildren, Diane Shewbrooks, Ralph Turner, Beatrice Turner, Sonia Turner, Billy Turner, Lana Foster, Jim Turner, Lynn Jones, and Lavonna Garrett; Twelve great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; Many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Thursday Evening, January 13, 2005 from 7-9 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. A graveside service will be held at Roane Memorial Gardens on Friday, 2 pm. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TURPIN, MR. BOBBY ALLEN, age 46, was called home April 14, 2010 at his home in the Briceville Community. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Turpin and grandparents, Earl and Bessie Taylor. He is survived by daughter: Kimberly Turpin (Hoffman) of Spartanburg, S.C.; Sons: Phillip and Josh Turpin of Coalfield; Mother: Adene Turpin of Deer Lodge; Brothers: Bill Turpin of Greenville, S.C. and Randy Turpin and wife, Rita of Petros; Sister: Angie Potter and husband, Glenn of Lancing; three nieces, three nephews, three great nephews, and a host of family and friends.The family will receive friends Saturday, April 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Adams Hill Church with Rev. Don Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
TURPIN, MRS. DEBORAH H. age 51, of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2009. She is survived by husband James Turpin of Wartburg. Sons; Chris Turpin of Wartburg and Eddie Redd of West Virginia; Brother; Jack Hollingsworth, sister; Sandra Oglesby both of GA; Mother-in-law; Jessie Vinyard of Mossy Grove. A memorial service will be held at a later date. www.schubertfuneralhome.com [Schubert Funeral Home
TURZAI, MARION I., 65, formerly of Wartburg, died Oct. 29, 1999 in Portage, Ind. Preceded by son, Jimmy, husband John and brothers Steve and Bill Crum. Survivors, son, David Turzai and wife Helen; one granddaughter; sisters, Juanita Coker and husband Rudy and Loretta Morris and husband Aaron; special aunt Beatrice “Aunt Bea” Mueller. Cremation, Calvary Cemetery, Portage, Ind. [Morgan County News]