WADDELL, HAROLD ALVA, 87, Knoxville, died May 15, 1999. Survived by wife, Doris M. Waddell; daughter Pam and husband Bob Boteler; son and wife, Wayne and Linda Waddell; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Begley, Marjorie Waddell; brother, Hurst Waddell. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery [Morgan County News]
WAKEFIELD, MARIE, 82, Oakdale, died 4/13/2000. Preceded by parents George A. and Georgia Narramore Taylor; husband, Joseph Wakefield and son, George D. Gamble. Survivors: daughters, Barbara Axmacher, Patricia Wakefield; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Roane Co. [Morgan County News]
WALDROP, MRS. SUSIE W., AGE 84 OF PETROS, PASSED AWAY MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003 IN THE LIFECARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF PETROS BAPTIST CHURCH. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, PAUL E. WALDROP; DAUGHTER, PEGGY CASTEEL; TWO SISTERS; THREE HALF-BROTHERS.
SHE IS SURVIVED BY DAUGHTERS AND SONS-IN-LAW, BETTY AND RAY JORDAN, CAROLYN AND BOB DODGE,
PAULA AND ALLEN FREYTAG, JANIE AND ROGER HARNEY, PAMELA AND WAYNE WOODS,, SHAWNIE AND JERRY HOOPER; FIFTEEN GRANDCHILDREN; THIRTEEN GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN; ONE SISTER, GOLDIE AYDELOTTE.
THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 4, 2003 FROM 6:30-8:30 PM AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME. THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 PM WITH REV. TOMMY HENSLEY OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 1 PM IN ANDERSON MEMORIAL GARDENS. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WALKER, MRS. ADDIE JONES BRANSTETTER, AGE 88 OF DEER LODGE PASSED AWAY SUNDAY JANUARY 7, 2007 AT METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER IN OAK RIDGE. SHE ATTENDED DEER LODGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH U C C AND WAS RETIRED FROM KELLWOOD SEWING CO. PRECEDED BY FIRST HUSBAND; MENFORD BRANSTETTER
SON CARL GRANDDAUGHTER; JACKIE SUE; PARENTS; HUBERT AND MILLIE HALL JONES. SURVIVED BY HUSBAND OF 40 YEARS; BARNEY WALKER DAUGHTER; KATIE BOWMER SONS; WILLARD AND WIFE JEAN, ROSS AND WIFE KATHY, JACKIE AND WIFE BRENDA. SEVERAL GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. VISITAION THURSDAY JANUARY 11, 2007 FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME,SUNBRIGHT. FUNERAL TO FOLLOW AT 8 P.M. WITH REV. ROSE HERMONAT AND REV. ROGER HAYLEY OFFICIATING GRAVESIDE SERVICE FRIDAY 11:00 A.M. HIGH POINT CEMETERY. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WALKER, MRS. ALENE CASE, age 71, passed away at her home, with family by her side, Tuesday, August 11, 2009. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Ray Eugene Walker of McMinnville; parents: Dewey and Zenia Case; and son, Franklin Manis, all of Mossy Grove. She is survived by her children: Wendell Dale Manis, Abigail Hamby, Lawrence Dewayne Manis, all of the Mossy Grove Community, and Juanita Walker of McMinnville; also ten grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.The family will receive friends Thursday, August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. officiating. A graveside service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Mossy Grove Church Cemetery. www.schubertfuneralhome.com [Schubert Funeral Home]
WALKER, ALVA MILTON, 79, Sunbright, died 4/6/2000. Preceded by son, Ernest Milton Walker, parents, Joseph and Lena Johnson Walker; brother, Jimmy Walker and sisters, Mary Walker and Nell Monday. Survivors, wife, Charlene Walker; sons and wives: Wayne and Maria Walker, Joe and Barbara Walker, Darrell and Sheila Walker and Ed and Mary Walker; daughters and husband, Kathy and Charles Webb, James and Doris Dennison and Shirley and Ray Wactor; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Ernest Walker; sisters, Rose Barnes, Helen Dunaway, Wanda Underwood, Bonnie Cline and Jane McFarland. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WALKER, BARBARA J., age 76, a resident of Coalfield, died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospice in Knoxville.She was born on the 3rd of January 1934, in Coalfield. She loved Morgan County and lived in Coalfield all of her life.Mrs. Walker was a well known and respected retired teacher, in Coalfield, where she taught at the Coalfield Elementary School for thirty years. She enjoyed fond memories of her students, fellow teachers, administrators and all she was associated with as a teacher. She was always excited to learn of the achievements of a former student. She was an active member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she attended the Grace Sunday School Class. She always enjoyed the fellowship of her church, former teachers, friends and fellow Coalfield residents. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Walls and Beatrice Jackson Walls and by her husband Charles Walker. She is survived by sons, David Walker of Columbia, SC, and Todd Walker and his wife Patti whom Mrs. Walker considered as a daughter of Coalfield, by grandchildren; Jonathan “Jay” Walker and wife Terri of Oak Ridge, Christine Walker of Coalfield, Andrew “Drew” Walker of Coalfield and Sarah Walker of Oak Ridge. She is also survived by a brother in law, Douglas Walker and his wife, Martha of Evans, GA, a sister in law, Pat Jenkins and her husband, Jerry of Anderson, SC, a special cousin, Mary Jo Wilson of Wartburg, a niece, Maria Moody of Evans, GA, and by nephews; Alan Mynatt of Atlanta, GA, Dean Mynatt of Anderson, SC, and Jimmy Walker of SC and many very special friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 26, 2010 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastors James Foster and Mack Smith officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Sharp Funeral Home]
WALKER, CHARLES ‘GENE’, Coalfield, 67, died Aug. 6, 1999. He was born June 30, 1932 in Georgia and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Preceded by parents, Ira E. and Ella Mae Coleman Walter and brother, Marlin K. Walker. Survivors: wife of 44 years, Barbara Walls Walker; sons, and wives; David K and Terri Walker and Todd and Patti Walker; brother and wife, Douglas T and Martha Walker; sister and husband, Patricia and Jerry Jenkins; four grandchildren; sister in law, Yaeko Walker. Burial in Estes Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WALKER, CYNTHIA “CINDY” – age 41, of Oakdale passed away June 1, 2001. Survivors: husband, Dana Walker of Oakdale, Tenn.; brothers, Stephen Stinson of Chicago, Joseph Stinson of LaFollette. Interment in Roane Memorial Gardens. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WALKER, DYLAN SETH, AGE 6 MONTHS, OF ELGIN PASSED AWAY THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2003. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS GREAT-GRANDMOTHER, GEORGIA DANIELS; GREAT-GRANDFATHERS, DONAVAN HULING AND JUNIOR WALKER. DYLAN IS SURVIVED BY HIS PARENTS, VIRGINIA OOTEN AND DEVLIN WALKER OF ELGIN; BROTHER, ROBERT NEAL, ALSO OF ELGIN; GRANDPARENTS, MARY AND ROBERT LOWE OF SUNBRIGHT, J.B. AND CASSIE OOTEN OF BURRVILLE AND MARVIN WALKER OF WARTBURG; GREAT-GRANDMOTHERS, GEORGIA HULING AND EDITH NORTHRUP; SEVERAL AUNTS, UNCLES, AND OTHER RELATIVES. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD IN CARPENTER CEMETERY ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2003 AT 10 AM. FRIENDS MAY VISIT AT THE CEMETERY FROM 9-10 AM. [Schuberts FuneraL Home]
WALKER, ESTER LOU SMITH “ESS”, 79, Sunbright died March 29, 2001. Preceded by husband, William Harvey Walker; parents William H. (Joe) and Ella Cain Smith; stepdaughter, Mary Lee White; brothers, Troy and Roy Smith; sister Mary Winningham. Survivors; sons, Leon and Sue Walker of Chicago, Ill., Frank and Marie Walker of Wartburg and James Harvey and Joyce Walker of Covington, Ky., daughters, Jo Ann Henry of Sunbright, Faye Sexton of Rockwood and Sandy and Richard Spurling of Sunbright; step-daughter Alma Schafer of Covington, Ky., daughter-in-law, Betty Seabolt; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Lowery; brothers, Olden, Alvis and Arnold Smith. Burial in Byrd Church Cemetery, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]
WALKER, EULA MAE, 53, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 7 at Hale’s Chapel Church, with burial in the Davis Cemetery. Bro. Charles Barnes officiated, with special music by the Russell Sisters. Mrs. Walker was born Nov. 30, 1950 in Morgan County, TN, the daughter of Walter and Gladys Stepp Wyatt. She was a factory worker for Avery-Dennison and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Cindy Aric of Crossville; grandchildren, Tiffany, Cole and Whitney Aric; special friend, Rockie Jones of Crossville; brothers, George Wyatt of Grimsley, TN and Tom, Ronnie, Alfred and Albert Wyatt, all of Crossville; and sisters, Myrtle Evans of Livingston, Edna Blaylock, Mary Roland and Jenny Yeary, all of Crossville and Vivian Chaffin of Gainesboro, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Wyatt. Pallbearers were her nephews, Bobby Roland, J.J. Boniol, Teddy Wyatt, Zach
Wyatt, George Wyatt Jr. and Matthew Blaylock. Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
[Crossville Chronicle]
WALKER, EVELYN B. OOTEN , 70, Lebanon, died Dec. 26. She and her husband, Ernest L. Walker, worked together in the family construction business, retiring in 2001. Previously, she worked for J & L Steel, Lebanon; Thorntown (Ind.) Textile Co.; and Schaeffer Screw Co., Hazelrigg. Memorial contributions: American Diabetes Association or Alzheimer’s Association. Services: 10 a.m. Dec. 31 in Myers Mortuary, Lebanon, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 30. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Other survivors: children Mary Rose Weber, Ernest L. Jr., Paul Walker, Diana Mozingo, Eva Schreckenbach, Lois Kammerer, E. Louise Smith; brothers Porter Jr., Jake Ooten; sisters Ivagene Haroulakis, Charlene Walker; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. [The Indianapolis Star] (submitted)
WALKER, MR. FRANKLIN GRANDVILLE, of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by Harvey and Esther Walker, He is survived by his wife of 27 years; Clara Marie Walker; Children; Robert Walker and wife Kathy of Wartburg, Valeria Henry and husband Ronnie of Wartburg, Missy Jones and husband Doug of Wartburg, Jerry Milliken and wife Jodi of Las Vegas, Nevada. Grandchildren; Robert and Shania Walker of Claxton, Ronnie and Misty Henry of Petros, Jeremiah Bradley Walker of Wartburg, Joseph Grandville Henry of Wartburg, Justin Donald, Tiffany Nicole and Jonathan Alan Milliken of Grimsley, TN. Great-grandchildren; Trinton Walker, Kendall Walker and Bryar Henry.
Sisters; Jo Ann Henry of Sunbright, Faye Sexton of Rockwood, Sandy Spurling and husband Richard of Sunbright. Brothers; Leon Walker and wife Sue of Florida, James Harvey Walker of Wartburg. Also a host of nieces, nephews and friends.The family will receive friends Monday evening, April 30, 2007 from 7-9:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, TN. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. May 1, 2007 in the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg with Bro. David Dial officiating. Interment will follow in Estes cemetery in Coalfield, TN. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WALKER, MR. JAMES RAY, age 79 of Sunbright, passed away Saturday June 12, 2010 at the VA Medical, Nashville. He was preceded in death by parents; Emma Hall Walker and Frank Walker. Brothers; John and Glen and sister; Freda He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired brick mason. Mr. Walker is survived by son; Jeffrey Walker; Granddaughter; Kelly Ann; Brothers; Clyde and Sam Walker; sisters; Garnet, Dorothy and Dimple and many nieces and nephews also survive.The family will receive friends Thursday June 17, 2010from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Herb Judkins officiating. Graveside service will be Friday at 10:00 A.M. at Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WALKER, JIMMY JAMES, 72, of Rockwood, died, Jan 28, 1998. He was a sretired truck driver for Areo Transfer, Army Veteran of W.W. II, was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the V.F.W.Preceded in death by his parents, Melton and Eva Johnson Walker; daughter, Faye Parks; and son Jimmy J. Walker. Survivors: wife Jean McKinney Morgan Walker of Rockwood; daughters; Melissa and husband, Ray Carlton of Rockwood, Rose and J. B. Ooten of Oakdale, and Pam Hull of Idaho; sons and wife, Don and Abby Morgan, Eddie, Junior, Michael, Charlie and Freddie Morgan all of Chatt; brothers, Alva Walker of Sunbright and Ernest Walker of Ind., sisters: Rose Barnes of Oakdale, Bonnie Cline and Helen Dunaway of Calif., and Jane McFarland of Harriman. Burial in Piney Cemetery, Oakdale with full military honors by the Roane Volunteer Honor Guard. (Morgan County News)
WALKER, JUANITA KNOX, age 90, of Harriman passed away Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Rockwood Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Rockwood, TN. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William “Bill” Thomas, Dillard Jones and James Lee Walker; her parents, Orlen & Martha Knox; and her brother, James Thomas Knox. Survivors are: Niece: Judy Stanley & husband, Ernest, of Deer Lodge, TN Nephew: Jim Knox of Harriman Special Step-Grandson: Scott Wills of Harriman Sisters-in-law: Minnie Renfro of Harriman Opal Pemberton of Harriman Wilma Hamby Walker of Harriman Lee Walker’s daughter: Alyene Welch of Oakdale 4 great nephews, 1 great niece and 1 great great nephew Funeral 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman, with Rev. Joseph Pinner officiating. Interment to follow in Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman. [Kyker Funeral Home]
WALKER, LEE, JR., age 72, Rugby, died July 24, 2000. Preceded by parents, Lee and Marie Walker; brothers, Reed and Kenneth Walker; sister Nellie Summers; and son James Lee Walker. Survivors, wife of 24 years, Wanda Walker of Rugby; sons, David and Dale Walker of Wartburg and William Walker of Georgia; daughters, Angela (Kay) Basler of Wartburg and Rebecca Smith of Fla; step-sons, Walter Lee Hurst and Bobby Dean Hurst of Lancing; 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren’ sister, Nina Walker Narhi of Ohio; brother, George Walker of Burrville. Burial at Byrd’s Chapel Cemetery, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]
WALKER, LORENE BROWN, 80, of Asheboro, N.C., formerly of Oakdale, died Saturday, June 25, 2005 in Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Born Sept. 20, 1924, she was a native of Oakdale and president of Lorene Walker Real Estate Co., Inc. She was the first women admitted to the Asheboro-Randolph Board of Realtors, past president of the Randolph Board of Realtors and was past Realtor of the Year. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1159 Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Laureate Upsilom Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and was a former member of the Asheboro Planning Board. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Walker; and parents, Sylvester Leonard and Ida Henry Brown. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sharon Walker of Birmingham, Ala., Dickie and Gayle Walker and Michael L. and Beth Walker, all of Asheboro, and Claude Patrick and Lynn Walker of Cary, N.C.; grandchildren, Chad, Blake, Jason, Taylor, Eric, Jenny and Kelly Walker, and Kimberly Dover; sisters, Clarice Powell, Betty Bradley and Sara Lou Brown, all of Oakdale, and Babe Whittenbarger of Chattanooga; brothers, Marvin Brown of Las Cruses, N.M., Joe Brown of Robbins, Tenn., Jack Brown of Rockwood, and Charles Brown of Oakdale. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, at First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro, with Dr. John S. Rogers and the Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of all arrangements. [Roane County News]
WALKER, WANDA, 67, died July 30, 2004, at her home in Lancing. She was a member of Byrd Baptist Church in Sunbright. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Walker Jr.; her parents, Arville Lee and Lassie Jeffers of Oneida; and a sister, Wilma Allen of Oneida. Survivors include her loving sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Lee and Juanita Hurst, and Bobby Dean and Dana Hurst all of Lancing; loving stepsons and daughters-in-law, William and Deloris Walker of Rossville, Ga., David and Mary Walker of Mossy Grove, and Dale Walker of Wartburg; stepdaughters and son-in-law, Kay Basler of Wartburg and Rebecca and Bob Smith of Hatfield, Pa.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her dearly; brothers, Paul Jeffers and Arthur Jeffers, both of Pioneer, Tenn., Thurman Jeffers of Annadale in Scott County, Eddie Jeffers of Indianapolis, and Odis Jeffers of Muncie, Ind.; sisters, Nadine Bybee of Oneida, Thelma Harness of Mountain View, Tenn., Norva Jean Young and Linda Kay McCann, both of Oneida. Funeral services were 8 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at the Sharp Funeral Home, Sunbright, with the Revs. Herb Judkins and Charles Webb officiating. Graveside services were 1 p.m. Sunday in the Byrd Church Cemetery. [Roane County News – 8-4-2004]
WALLACE, REBECCA A., 59, Deer Lodge in the Chestnut Ridge Community, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2005 in the Fentress County Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Wallace; son, John Smith, who is serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq; brother, Pastor John Stevens and children; sister, Myra Odom and children; step-children, Steve Wallace and wife Jackie, Randy Wallace, Diane Onks and the late Ricky Onks, Carolyn Wallace, Orville Hall and Tammy Wallace; 18 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jerry Wallace and wife Darlene; special friends, Tracy and Sandy Hamrick and family; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was known for her country cooking and her heart for people. She loved to listen to southern gospel music and loved crafts and shopping. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10, at 2 p.m. at the Friends Chapel Church with Pastor John Stevens officiating. Interment followed in the Jonesville Cemetery. The family received friends Monday evening at her home until time of services on Tuesday. [Roane County News]
WALLACE, SYLVIA JO WARD, 65, a resident of Coalfield, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the University Of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Mrs. Wallace was born March 23, 1942 in the Windrock Community of Anderson County. She has lived in Coalfield for 37 years. She retired from the Morgan County Health Department where she worked as a C.N.A. She had previously worked at Johnson Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Harriman. Mrs. Wallace is a member of the Union Valley Baptist Church and she served her country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. She is preceded in death by her father, Howard H. Ward. She is survived by her husband, William C. Wallace, Jr. of Coalfield; mother, Clara Nell
Roberson Ward of Coalfield; sons, Brian Keith Wallace of Long Island, Ny., William Randall Wallace and wife Darlene of the Mossy Grove Community and Richard Allan Wallace of Jacksonville, Fl.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers, Lonnie Ward and wife Sue of Oliver Springs and Thomas H. Ward and wife Janie Sue of Coalfield; sister, Nacola Norene “Midge” Crookshanks and husband Leon of West Virginia and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. The family received friends Monday, June 11, 2007 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Union Valley Baptist Church. Services followed at 7 pm in the church with Rev. Wayne Morgan officiating. Sharp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. [Roane County News]
WALLACE, MR. STEPHEN WAYNE, age 28, of the Chestnut Ridge community passed away Friday October 20, 2006 in the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by grandparents; Thelma Wallace; Shirley Stowers and Bernice Hinch and cousins; Donathan Wallace and Eric Wallace. Mr. Wallace is survived by mother; Patty Wallace of Banner Springs; Father; Steve Wallace of Lancing. Sister; Misty Wallace of Lancing, brothers; Charles and Chris Wallace; Grandfather; Wayne Wallace of Chestnut Ridge. Nephew; John Wallace of Lancing. Uncles; Randy Wallace and Jerry and wife Darlene Wallace of
Annadale. Butch Norris of Ga, David Stowers of Chestnut Ridge. Aunts; Carolyn Stowers of Chestnut Ridge, Diana Onks of Knoxville; Carolyn Wallace of Chestnut Ridge, Tammy Wallace of Chestnut Ridge, Barbara
Rogers of Wartburg, Wanda Hall of Banner Springs and Marilyn Bilbrey of Crossville. Several cousins and extended family members. The family will receive friends on Sunday October 22, 2006 from 6 to 8 P.M. E.S.T. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WALLEY, DOROTHY SCOTT, 85, died Sept 26, 1999 near Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born near Sunbright, the daughter of the late John L. and Alta Scott Preceded by sisters, Caroline Scott, Jewell Voss and Bernice Bradshaw; brother John C. Scott. Survivors: husband, Edwin C. Walley; daughter, Margaret Harris; brothers, Bill, Russell J. and sister Alice Melton; three grandchildren. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. [Morgan County News]
WALLS, A.A. – of Knoxville died Friday. He was born November 27, 1925 in Morgan County, Tenn. He graduated from Coalfield High School in 1943 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army-Air Corp where he was a bombardier flying in a B-17. During World War II he received two service medals. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex Walls; his mother, Mamie McGlothlin Walls; his wife of 45 years, Louise Walls; brothers, Warren and James Walls. Survivors include his sister, Naomi Webster; special nieces, Susan Huskission and Judy Rhyne; sister in law, Sarah Wimmyer; and brother in law, Harry Huskission; nieces, Elaine Jump, Cheryl Kohlrieser; nephews, Richard Walls, Jim Webster, and Mike Webster; and 15 great nieces and nephews; special friends, Ben Cathy and Rube McCord. Interment at Edgewood Cemetery with military honors by the volunteer State Veteran Honor Guard.[Knoxville News Sentinel]
WALLS, HARLAN ALBERT SR. age 84, of 108 Douglas Lane Bristol, Tennessee, formerly of Richlands, Virginia, died Tuesday, August 18, 1998. He was born in Coalfield, Tennessee, and was a son of the late Andy Reid and Martha Ann Justice Walls, both Tennessee natives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Anna Clemons Walls, six brothers and four sisters. Survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Vera Campbell Walls; 3 daughters Mrs. Connie Guenther and husband, Cliff of Grovetown, Georgia, Nita Williamson of Richlands, Virginia, Mrs. Iris Stilwell and husband, Jerry of Richlands, Virginia; 2 sons, Mr. Harlan A. (H.A.) Walls, Jr. and wife, Ingrid of Apollo Beach, Florida, Mr. Andy Lee Walls and wife, Teresa of Richlands, Virginia; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Sharon Keen of Bristol, Tennessee and Mrs. Beverly Elswick of Mechanicsville, Virginia; sisters, Mrs. Mildred Shipe of Knoxville, Tennessee and Mrs. Inez Cooper of Knoxville, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren, Gregory Cruey, Edward Cruey, Cynthia Guenther, Diana Hess, Thomas Walls, Anissa Walls, Lee Walls, Bridget Williamson, Cody Williamson, Chase Stilwell, and Annalise Stilwell; seven great-grandchildren, Hannah Cruey, Abigail Cruey, Caitlyn Hess, Christopher Hess, Brent Walls, Alexis Walls, and Matthew Brown; 3 step-grandchildren, Nathan Elswick, Eddie Keen, and Kathy Johnston. Interment in Greenhill Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. [from THE KNOXVILLE NEW SENTINAL]
WALLS, IVA MAXINE YOUNG, age 80 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday, May 26th, 2004 at her residence in Harriman. She was a member of Big Emory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Walls; son, Tommy L. Walls; and parents, Sam and Nacy Young. Sisters: Ellen Collins, Marie Young, and Geneva Wright. Brother, Samuel Theo Young. She is survived by one sister, Imogene Y. Nagy of Huntsville, TN. Nephews: Lonnie H. Wright of Harriman, Charles Young of Wartburg, David Young of Knoxville, Sam Wright of Glenmary, and Ronald Nagy of Glen Mary. One niece, Sharon Young of Chicago, IL. and a host of friends. Special friends Rhema Givens and Judy Wright. The family will receive friends Friday evening, May 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Waylan Payne officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 29th at 11:00 a.m. in the Coalhill Cemetery, in Glenmary. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WALLS, JACK E. “COAL DIGGER” 80, of Oliver Springs, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 at his home. Born June 7, 1925, in Coalfield, he was a former deacon and member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Oliver Springs. Following his graduation from Coalfield High School, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his honorable discharged, he worked for a short time for Union Carbide Corp. He began his business interests with one coal truck co-owned with his brother, which blossomed into Walls & Coker Trucking and Waco Inc., along with many additional companies and corporations. In 1951, he and partners Verlin E. Coker and William E. “Bud” Walls founded Walls and Coker Trucking Co. Inc. This partnership later established a coal brokerage company selling coal to TVA and brokering coal to various companies in several states. In addition to the coal brokerage company, the partnership established three real estate companies: OSLand Inc., Diamond Hill Inc. and Cherokee Bluff Realty Inc. In a partnership with Wilson E. “Dude” Walls and Verldon E. Coker, he founded Waco Inc., an interstate- and highway-building company that constructed sections of Interstates 24, 75, 40 and 65 in Tennessee and Kentucky, with additional state roads and various other projects. The partners and other businessmen owned and operated other companies, including Oliver Springs Mining Co. Inc., Gay Coal Co. Inc., Walnut Mountain Coal Co. Inc., Volunteer Mining Co. Inc., Longwal Inc. and Laco Mining Co. He also owned and operated several other coal companies with different partnerships, including several Oliver Springs businessmen and Walls family members. With his different business interests, he, his stockholders and partners employed more than 1,400 people at one time. He also owned and operated Walls Properties and was also involved in many real estate holdings, including Knoxville’s Hilton Hotel. In later years, he enjoyed raising quarter horses. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Maggie McGlothin Walls; sons-in-law, Roy Daniels and George Edwards; sisters, Susie Ward, Irene Walls and Shirley Walls; and brothers, William E. “Bud” Walls, Wilson E. “Dude” Walls, Robert Walls Jr. and George C. Walls. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Adkisson Walls of Oliver Springs; daughters and son-in-law, Debbi Edwards and Darlene and Brian Jackson, all of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Jason Daniels, Josh Daniels, Aaron Jackson and Crystal Jackson; brother, Arnold Walls of Coalfield; sisters, Louise Crowe and Alma Jones, both of Coalfield; special friends, Bobby Leach, C.H. Smith and Jimmy, Brenda and Rebekah Smith; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in Sharp Funeral Home chapel, Oliver Springs, with the Rev. Robbie Leach and the Rev. C.J. Holt officiating. Burial and graveside service were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Oliver Springs. [Roane County News]
WALLS, JAMES ‘JIM’ WILSON, 68; A memorial service was held for James ‘Jim’ Wilson Walls, 68, on Friday, April 10,2009 at 2 p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. Mr. Walls passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Humboldt,Tn. He was born on Sept. 24, 1940 in Morgan County, the son of the late Wilson ‘Dude’ and Olma J. Walls.Mr. Walls a Navy Veteran was born and raised in East Tennessee. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Micki F. Walls of Jackson, Tn.; son, Steve J. Trufant – Walls (Joann) of Pickerington,Ohio; daughter, Tommie Prince (James) of Bethel Springs,Tn.; sisters, Peggy Brimer of Phoenix, Ariz.; Pat Bennett (Tony) of Wichita, Kan.; grandsons, Daniel and Brian Trufant and Brandon
Vickers; aunt, Louise Crow of Coalfield; uncle, Arnold Walls of Coalfield; and a host of special nieces, nephews and cousins all over the country. North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
WALLS, MAGGIE McGLOTHIN , 73, of Coalfield July 2, 1969. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Susan McGlothin and the wife of the late Robert C. Walls. Two of her daughters died in childhood and a third, Pvt. George Walls of the U.S. Army, was killed while on duty in Korea in 1955. Surviving are three daughters, Louise Scarbrough, Susan Ward, Alma Jones all of Coalfield. Five sons, Arnold, Wilson, William, Jack and Robert Jr. Four sisters Evelynn Kinny, Elas Brooks, Sadie Gough, and Mayme Walls; one brother George McGlothin. 32 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment in Davis Cemetery.
(Morgan County News, July 1969)
WALLS, MAMIE ELIZABETH, 89, of Middle Creek Community, died March, 1983. Preceded in death by her husband, Alex Walls who died in 1968 and a son Warren Walls, who died in 1970. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Naomi and Marvin Webster; sons, James and All Walls; two sisters Elsa Brooks and Sadie Gough; a brother, George McClothin; 5 grandchildren. Burial in Davis Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WALLS, OLMA J., 78, a native of Petros, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at the East Tennessee Health Care Center in Madisonville. Born May 7, 1923, in Petros, she was the daughter of Spurgeon and Omah Williams Portwood. Mrs. Walls was the widow of Wilson “Dude” Walls. She had lived in Madisonville since 1988 and was a homemaker and a member of Loveland Baptist Church in Knoxville. Mrs. Walls is survived by her son, James Walls and his wife, Micki, of Bethel Springs; two daughters, Peggy Fashion of Phoenix, Ariz., and Patricia Bennett and her husband, Tony, of Wichita, Kansas; a brother, Bill Portwood of Knoxville; and by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Wilma Spraggins, Ruth Johnson, Jackie June Hyde, Opal Edmonds and Pauline McKenna, and by four brothers, M.L. Portwood, Ronald Portwood, Mack Portwood and Paul Portwood.A graveside service and burial will be conducted at a later date at Old Petros Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements. [Oak Ridger] [A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002 at the Old Petros
Cemetery in Petros.] [Oak Ridger]
WALLS, MR. PAUL “TUFFY”, age 64 of Wartburg, formerly of Kingston, died Wednesday January 13, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born April 10, 1945. He was a union brother of IBEW for over 30 years. Before becoming disabled in 1995, he was a superintendent in many TVA Fossil and Nuclear facilities. He loved to catfish and tell stories. He was a loving father and grandfather. Preceded in death by; father and mother; Reverend Clifton and Maude Walls of Coalfield, brothers; J.D. Walls and Wayne Walls of Dayton, OH. Mr. Walls is survived by daughters and sons-in-law; Tammy and Jason Brown of Rockwood, Paula Walls of FL, Sharon and Mike Wilson of Wartburg, Tina and Ron McAnally of Rockwood. Brothers and sisters-in-law; Ralph Walls, Joe Walls both of Wartburg, Frank and Peggy Walls of Hopkinsville, KY, Clayton and Beverly Walls of Hendersonville, TN, Rex and Eloise Walls, Howard and Maggie Walls all of Harriman, Steve Walls of Coalfield. Sister and brother-in-law; Katherine and Don Kittrell of Oak Ridge. Beloved grandchildren; Brandon Sheilds, Ashley Walls, Alex Lane, Tristen Walls, Adriana Wilson, Brooklyn McAnally and Kaytlin McAnally. Special nephew; Stephen Walls and a host of other nieces and nephews. Special family friends and caregivers; Sharon Walls and Roger Sheilds. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 17, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M With Rev. Charles Kelly officiating. Graveside service will be Monday at 1:00 P.M. in the Coal Hill Cemetery.
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WALLS, ROY C., Former Lakewood resident Roy C. Walls, 83, a former resident of Lakewood, died Thursday at Columbia St John West Shore Hospital in Westlake after a short illness. He was living in Glendale, Ariz., at the time of his death. Born in Coalfield, Tenn., he moved from Lakewood to the Glendale and Winslow areas in Arizona in 1978. He was a custodian for Lakewood schools. At one time, he owned Roy’s Boulevard Barber Shop in Lakewood. Mr. Walls also sold real estate for Westgate Realty in Rocky River. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. At one time, he belonged to West Park Friends Church in Cleveland. Survivors include daughters Nancy Ann Skaggs of Peoria, Ariz., and Ruth Anne Spolar of Bay Village; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian, in 1966; seven sisters; and four brothers. Friends may call from n ajn.until the time of services at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bauer-Laubenthal-Wainwright Funeral Home, at Chestnut Ridge Road and state Route 57 in Elyria. The Rev. Chuck Behrens, chaplain of New Life Hospice in Elyria, will officiate. Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. [Source: The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, 12/22/1996]
WALLS, WAYNE HOUSTON, 71, of Wartburg, passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Walls was a star athlete during his high school days at Central High and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a self-employed contractor and owner of a well-drilling business. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Clifton Walls and Maude Thacker Walls; and brother, J.D. Walls. Mr. Walls is survived by his wife, Carol Walls; sons, Gregg and Kevin of Hillboro, Ohio; four grandchildren; brothers, Ralph of Littlefield, Tx., Joe and Paul of Wartburg, Steve of Coalfield, Rex and Howard of Harriman, Clayton of Hendersonville and Frank of Hopkinsville, Ky.; sister, Katherine Kittrell of Knoxville; and many nephews and nieces. There will be a private graveside service in Hillsboro, Ohio. [Morgan County News]
WALMSLEY, TOSHA DAVIDSON, 26, Gulfport, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 in New Orleans, La. She was born July 20, 1980 in Talledega, Ala., was raised in Wartburg, and was a resident of the Ms Gulf Coast for the last six years. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Tonya Davidson; and her grandfather, Charles Davis. She is survived by her husband, Carl Walmsley; a daughter, Cylie Walmsley; son, Cody Walmsley, all of Gulfport; her mother, Debra Fitchpatrick of Oak Ridge; her father, David Davidson of Sylacaugha, Ala.; a sister, Tiffane Bishop of Oak Ridge; and four brothers, Ricky Davidson of Montgomery, Ala., Jimmy Page of Oak Ridge, Jesse Davidson and Brad Davidson, both of Sylacaugha, Ala. Visitation was held Thursday evening, Oct. 12, 2006 from 6 until 8 p.m. in Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Gulfport, Ms.
WANS, ELLEN, 87, Wartburg, died Oct. 14, 1999. Preceded by husband Albert E. Wans; sister, Mary Winther and nephew Eric Winther. Survived by daughte Mary Jo Smith and two grandchildren. Burial in Lane Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WARD, BASIL E. “SCOBY” – age 78, of Petros, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2001, at the Lifecare Center of Morgan County, surrounded by his wife and daughter. He had accepted the Lord into his life, and was of the Baptist faith. He was a machinist at the Y-12 Plant for 38 years before retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Sunrise Chapter OES 364, a 50 year member of Black Diamond Lodge #625 F&AM of Petros, 32nd degree member of Scottish Rite Masonic Temple, and a member of the Shriners Kerbela Temple. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was the owner of the Petros Cafe’, a family owned and operated business during the 1950’s and 60’s. He will be remembered for his love of Blue Grass Music, trains, picture taking and mountain riding in his old Willys jeep and later a 4-wheel drive truck. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Beecher and Ora Lou Adkisson Ward; brothers, Ross and Roland Ward; son-in-law, Kenneth Harris, and daughter-in-law, SheenaWard. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Lida Liles Ward; three loving children, son, Darrell (Ann) Ward; daughters, Patricia Harris and Alice Dagley, all of Petros; four grandchildren that he really enjoyed and loved very much; granddaughter, Tonya Dagley Scarbro (special friend, Richie Curtain) of Petros; grandsons, Wayne (Carmen) Ward of Wartburg, Kendall Harris (fiancee, Teresa Everett), and Tony (Crystal) Dagley of Petros. The light of his life was his eight great-grandchildren; five grandsons, Matthew, Mark, Jacob, Zachery, and Isaac, and three great-granddaughters, Madison, Sarah, and Mackenzie. Also survived by four loving sisters, Inela Phillips of Oliver Springs, Delores (L.E.) Redmon of Wartburg, Lula Seiber and Shelba (Baxter) Trail of Petros; sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Tucker and Betty (B.J.) Wright of Petros; brother-in-law, Newt Silvey of Oliver Springs; aunt, Ada Adkisson Peters of Orlando, Florida. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 25, 2001, from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. A Masonic Service will begin at 8 p.m. with the funeral service to follow with Rev. Don Daugherty officiating. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, 1 p.m. at Petros Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WARD, CHARLES F., 73, a retired coal miner, died unexpectedly Friday night at his home on Back Valley Rd, on Oliver Springs Rt.1 in Morgan County.Ward was born in Campbell County,was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Duke (D) Ward of Clinton.He moved to Oliver Springs in 1933. He raised stawberries since retirement. He also enjoyed wood working and had made a baby bed for his first great-grandchild, who was born last Thursday.She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Jim Morgan of Harrogate.He was married to the former Ethel Maples, a native of Sevier County. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, where services
were held at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev.C.J. Holt, the Rev.Milford Ely and the Rev.Lloyd Napier officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frank ( Florine) Jackson and Mrs. Shirley Parks, both of Oliver Springs, three sons, Charles Jr. of Coalfield, Kenneth A. and H. Eugene Ward,both of Oliver Springs, 14 grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Mary Baker of Clinton, and two brothers, McKinley Wardof Lake City, and Frank Ward of Peoria, Ill. [Clinton Courier April 1971]
WARD, CHARLES FREDRICK, JR. – Services are being held this afternoon for Charles Frederick Ward Jr., who died Saturday morning of injuries sustained in a traffic accident. According to the family, Mr. Ward, 69, was seriously injured late Friday night in a head-on collision while he was traveling between Oliver Springs and Wartburg. Mr. Ward was taken to the Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center, where he underwent surgery for several hours. He died of heart failure at about 7 a.m. Saturday morning. The family said Mr.Ward was to be married Saturday to Betty Cross of Oneida. Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Coalfield.The Revs. Floyd Powell, Julius Mahon and Billy Edmonds will officiate.Burial will be at Davis Cemetery in Oliver Springs. Mr. Ward was a sheetmetal worker and boilermaker at Oak Ridge National Laboratory until his retirement from the Union Carbide Corp. in 1971. Prior to that, he was a coal miner. He was also widely known in Knoxville and surrounding communities for his hobby, which involved buying used photographic supplies and recovering the silver from them. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he was in the choir and taught Sunday school for 40 years. He founded the Coalfield Volunteer Fire Department and also performed with the Sons of Praise Quartet. He was a member and past president of the Coalfield Lions Club. He is survived by his daughters, Donna Neal, Deborah Malaga; brothers, Kenneth Ward and Eugene Ward; sisters, Florine Jackson and Shirley Foster; granddaughter NaTosha Neal, all of Coalfield; and several nieces and nephews. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements. (The Knoxville News-Sentinel May 21, 1991. [submitted]
WARD, CLARA NELL ROBERSON – of the Coalfield Community passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1917 in Peachtree, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Howard H. Ward, and her two daughters Sandra Jean Ward and Sylvia Jo Wallace. She is also preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Midge and husband, Leon Crookshanks of Rupert, West Virginia; two sons, Lonnie and wife, Sue Ward of Oliver Springs, Tommy and wife, Janie Sue Ward of Coalfield, and one son-in-law William Wallace of Coalfield. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She is a member of Union Valley Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also active in church projects . She is a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation on the Baker Roll. She attended boarding school on the Cherokee Reservation as a young girl. She greatly enjoyed fishing, baking, and quilting. She often shared baked goods and hand made quilts with her friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 9, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Wayne Morgan officiating. Burial and Graveside services will be held Friday, July 10, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Butler Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
WARD, CLYDE, 69, of Clinton, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mr. Ward retired in 1989 from the Martin Marietta Energy Systems after working at the Y-12 Plant for 33 years. His family said he loved woodworking, gardening, fishing and flowers. Born June 4, 1933, in Coalfield, he was the son of Earnest and Arvina Ward, both now deceased. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Patsy Keplinger Ward; his son, John Patrick Ward of Clinton; four sisters, Corene Cottrell and her husband, Douglas, of Powell, Bobbie Ward and her husband, Wally, of Marlow, and Kathleen Giannola and Lorene Jordan and her husband, Michael, all of Oak Ridge; two sisters-in-law, Senah Smith and her husband, Gary, of Rome, Ga., and Bonnie Ray of Powder Springs, Ga.; and by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two small sons, Clyde Lee and Gregory Ward. The funeral will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. David Mayes officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home. [The Oak Ridger]
WARD, MR. DAVID LEE – age 18 of Lancing, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 31, 2006. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church on Emory River and a in the Senior Class at Central High School in Wartburg. He loved to play the pipe organ and piano at which he excelled. David Lee was organist at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wartburg and audio visual tech at Faith Promise Church in Knoxville. He is survived by: parents, Pamela June Strunk of Gobey and Ricky Lee Ward of Warrior, Al; grandparents, David and Bobby J. Garrett of Scutcheon, TN and Mable Casteline of Warrior, Al; very special brother, Clifton Strunk; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins across the country and many friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m in the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville
News Sentinal]
WARD, MRS. DOVIE – age 76, passed away Saturday, November10, 2001 at her home in Coalfield. She was a member of Middle Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, H. Eugene Ward; son, Garry and wife, Kim Ward of Coalfield; daughters, Teena and husband, Robert Justice of Coalfield, Gina and husband, Gary Montgomery of Byron, Ga.; grandchildren, Eric and Derick Oakes, Craig, Jennifer, David and Allison Ward, Adam Montgomery, Jessica and Jennifer Purdom; sisters, Para Lee and husband, Willie Tibbs of Dayton, Ohio, Minnie Wells of Corpus Christi, TX.; special nieces, Donna Reynolds of Coalfield. The family will receive friends Monday evening, November 12 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow visitation with Rev. Bill Bargiol and Rev. Ronald Guthrie officiating. Graveside service will be Tuesday, November 13, 11 a.m. in Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. The family request memorial contributions be made to Covenant Hospice, 700 South Ill. Ave. Suite A202 Oak Ridge, Tenn. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WARD, MR. ERNEST JUNIOR, age 77 of Sunbright, passed away Wednesday June 13, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He attended Old Fashioned Pilot Mountain Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a retired coal miner. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #768 and a member of the Eastern Stars # 303 of Sunbright.Mr. Ward is preceded in death by parents; Elijah and Matilda Ward; son; Ernest Nathaniel Ward,Sisters; Glysten and Neugene Ward, Brothers; Orville and Fritz Ward, mother-in-law and father-in-law; Joe and Bessie Rosenbaum. Mr. Ward is survived by wife of almost 52 years; Shirleen Rosenbaum Ward of Sunbright. Daughters Dereda Aull of Ownesboro, KY and Judy Darlene Clark of Scott County, TN. Five grandchildren; Judy Collins, Johnny Collins, Joseph Collins, Jessica Clark and Jeremy Clark. Three great-grandchildren; Jerica Alisha Clark, Elijah Michael Collins and Issac Thomas Collins. Sisters; Betty Seabolt and husband Gary and Novella Smith both of Sunbright, Willa Dean Walker and husband Jimmy, Louie Todd and husband William all of Robbins, Lorena Beaty of Kalamazoo, MI. Brothers; Bepo Ward of Burrville, James Ward and wife Faye of Cambridge City, IN and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday June 15, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright.Funeral service will be Saturday June 16, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bobby Stewart officiating.Interment will follow at Webb Cemetery, Glenmary-Scott County. Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright in charge of arrangements. [wecoradio.com]
WARD, FRANK age 20 ~30~Jan~1918, son of HENRY & MARY ANN BAIN WARD in Morgan Co. Buried in Davis Cemetery. He died of typhoid, whooping cough and pneumonia. [Submitted – Milly Ward Piros]
WARD, HARRY EDWARD, 79, Lancing, died Friday morning, July 15, 2005 in the Roane County Medical Center, Harriman. He attended the Shady Grove Baptist Church, Lancing.He was preceded in death by parents, Fletcher and Edith Pollard Ward; brother, John Ward; and sisters, Mildred Nearhood and Martha Ward. He is survived by sister, Margie Frederick of Sheffield, Ala.; and nephew, Terry Frederick of Forest Hill, Md. The family received friends Monday, July 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral service followed at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Nance officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. [Roane County News]
WARD, JACKIE CONDY, age 60 of Ashville, N.C., passed away on September 15, 2006. He was a Vietnam veteran. He is preceded in death by a son Michael Lee Ward, brothers, Mickey Jean Ward and Shirley Ray Ward; Sister, Sue Ann Stringfield. He believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. Surviving: Daughters: Francis Ward of Clinton, Sharon Ward of Clinton; Parents: Mable and Condy Ward of Lancing; Sisters: Ginger Phillips of Gladys, Patsy Stringfield of Georgia, and Betty Diden of Florida. Grandchildren: Ellie Hicks and Carla Hicks, both of Clinton, Brittany Ward of Oliver Springs and Cody Ward of Oak Ridge; Special Friends: Joy Smith of Ashville, N.C., Atonia Sizemore of Knoxville, TN., James Hicks of Clinton. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM September 20, 2006 at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services to follow at 8 PM with Rev. Herb Judkins and Rev. Wally Sizemore officiating.Graveside will be held Thursday at 11 AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Deer Lodge.
Magnet Mills Worker, Jocie Ward, Dies
WARD, JOCIE ELLA, 85, of Country Place Nursing Home in Crossville, mother of Jess Ward of Clinton, died July 4 at Cumberland Medical Center from old age complications. Born and raised in Morgan County, she was the daughter of Samuel and Rachael Duncan.She married William McKinley Ward in Clinton.The couple then moved to Oliver Springs and then back yo Clinton in 1948.When her husband died in 1971 she moved to Elyria,Ohio,where she lived five years,to be with family.She had lived in Crossville for the past 11 years.Before she had her children she worked at Magnet Mills, but she devoted most her life to being a homemaker.”She was just a No.1 homemaker and mother” said her daughter, Wilma Schnur, of Elyria,Ohio.She was a member of Dutch Valley Independent Missionary Baptist Church.In her spare time Ward enjoyed gardening her vegetables and flowers, quilting, sewing, crotcheting and cooking, Schnur said.In addition to Wilma Schnur and Jess Ward, she is survived by two daughters, Rachael Burgess of Crossville and Betty Gyoval of Hartwood,Va., two sons, Clyde Ward of Castleton,Ill.,and Wayne Ward of Leigh Acres,Fla.,three step-sons, Theodore Ward of Clinton, A.D. Ward of Oliver Springs, Earl Ward of Citra,Fla.,a sister, Roxie Byrd of Sunbright, a brother, Herbert Duncan of Oliver Springs, 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.The funeral was held July 5 in Martin Funeral Home chapel in Clinton, with the Rev.Bill Roop and the Rev.Tim Ramey officiating.The burial was July 6 at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton. Clinton Courier July 7, 1988
WARD, REV. LEE., 79, Lancing, died 4/19/1965. Survivors; wife, Lucy Marlow Ward; sons, Condy, Bill, Alex and Lee Jr., daughters, Mary Ruth Robbins, Lora Lawson and Esther Armes. 36 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. sister, Ida B,. Phillips. Burial Pilot Mountain Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 4/22/1965]
WARD, MRS. MABEL ARMES, age 93, of Deer Lodge, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2010 in the Fentress Co. Medical Center. She enjoyed cooking and working with her flowers. She was preceded indeath by her husband, Condy Ward of 72 years; Daughter, Sue Stringfield; Sons: Mickey, Jackie, and Shirley Ray Ward. Surviving Daughters: Pat Stringfield of Brennen, GA, Betty Diden of Callahan, FL, and Virginia Phillips of Deer Lodge; Sisters: Rema Marlow and Ruby Young; several grandchildren; great, grandchildren; and other friends and relatives. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 21st, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Herb Judkins officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WARD, MAMMIE MILSAPS, age 35, 2nd wife of HENRY WARD, 31 March 1917. She died of toxemia after the birth of their son DALBY EUGENE WARD. He died the same day. Mammie was the daughter of THOMAS & HARRIET CURTAIN MILLSAP. They lived in Morgan Co at the time of her death. She is buried in Davis Cemetery. [Submitted Millie Ward Piros}
WARD, MICKEY GENE, Deer Lodge, passed away Friday, June 14, 2002. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Stringfield and brother Shirley Rae Ward. He is survived by three daughters, Patricia, Linda and Pamela, all of Wisconsin; parents Condy and Mabel Ward of Deer Lodge; sisters, Pat Stringfield of Carrolton, Ga., Betty Diden of Callahan, Fla., and Virginia Philips of Deer Lodge; brother Jackie Ward of North Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews and friends and special friends Pearl Scott and family. The family received friends Sunday evening June 16, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright. Funeral services followed visitation at 8 p.m. with Rev. Herb. Judkins officiating. Graveside services were Monday, June 17, 2002 in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. [Morgan County News]
WARD, ROLAND, 22, Petros, died 6/24/1965. Survivors, parents, Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Ward; sisters, Inela Phillips, Deloris Redmon, Lulu Douglas, Shelby Trail; brothers, Basil Ward and Ross Ward. Burial New Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WARD, TENCIE M., 89, Wartburg, died Aug. 20, 2000. She was born May 24, 1922 in Smokey Creek Community of Scott Co. Preceded by husband, Lester Ward; mother, Aldonia Carroll; sons, Lester Ward, Jr., and Clovis (Jake) Ward; daughter, Claudean Ward; one sister, one brother; a grandaughter and two grandsons. Survivors: son, Troy Ward and wife Ilon of Philadelphia; daughters Evenly Tutor of Miss., Mona and husband Clayton Human of Wartburg, Loudevene and Norman Bowles of Wartburg. 7 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; 8 nieces and 5 nephews; sister in law, Audrey Goodman. Burial in Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WARD, WILLIAM (BILL), of Wartburg, formerly of Sunbright, passed away Nov. 10, 2002 in the Methodist Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Kennedy Ward; parents Lee and Lucy Ward, brother Lee Ward Jr.; sisters, Lora Lawson, Ester Armes and Della Ward. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Kay Goad and her husband Wayne of Kingston, Teressa Captain of Harriman, Darlene Ward of Sunbright; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers, Lex Ward and wife Beth of Kennesaw, Ga., Condy Ward and wife Mable of Deer Lodge; sister Ruth Robbins of Mentor, Ohio and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends Wed. Nov. 13, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. A Masonic Service officiated by New Faith Lodge #786 will begin at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning 11 a. m. in the chapel with Bro. Charles Northrup and Bro. Anthony Pemberton officiating. Interment in Sunbright Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WARREN, MARY SUE RICHARDSON, 47, died Feb. 8, 2005, in Savannah, Ga. She was born Aug. 10, 1957, in Petros. She was a beloved wife and mother of three. She was preceded in death by her fathers, Charles and William; her mother, Ina Mae; two brothers, Joe Albert and John Henry; one stepbrother, JR Davis; and two sisters, Bobbie Jean and Lillie Mae. Mrs. Warren is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ronald; one son and his wife, Rodney and Jean; two daughters and their husbands, Nicole and Jose, and Tiffany and Saul; three grandchildren, Christopher, Meli and Magali; her mother, Joyce Warren; her stepmother, Lo Cook; five brothers and one sister, Harvey Richardson of Alabama, John Herbert, Billy Rae, Freddie and Andy Richardson, and Bessie Gunter, all of Tennessee; and a number of nieces and nephews. The burial will be private. The family requests that memorials be in the form of donations to the American Lung Association of Georgia, 6606 Abercorn Street, Suite 108-G, Savannah, GA 31405. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel, in Pooler, Ga. [Oak Ridger]
WARWICK, PAULINE GENEVA (POLLY) – age 91 of Lancing, TN. formerly of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord and her sweetheart of 60 years Clonnie for Valentine’s Day, passed away Saturday Feburary 13, 2010 at her home. She was of the Baptist Faith and attended Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. Preceded in death by husband, Clonnie V. Warwick; son, Jack Warwick; daughter-in-law, Mary Scott Warwick; son-in-law, Bob Holloway; granddaughter, Amy Jill Cowden Berry; grandson, Graham Warwick. She is survived by son and daughter-In-law, Joey and Joyce Warwick, of Deer Lodge, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Gwen Holloway of Cookeville, TN., Sue and Walt Buckner of Knoxville, Lynda and Jack Beeler of Lancing, TN; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and beloved pet, Dusty. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Reverend John Price and Grandson Chris Holloway officiating. Interment will follow in Lynnhurst Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grandsons Chris Holloway, Wes Cowden, Kevin, Ben, and Corey Buckner, Tate Price, Tyler and Trent Berry, Honorary Pallbearers Cole and Justin Cowden. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com [Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on February 16, 2010]
WASHBURN, MONTANA, 78, of the Fairview community of Coalfield, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at St. Mary’s Hospice in Knoxville. Born Dec. 7, 1925, Morgan County, she was the daughter of Earl and Stella Adcox Butler. She lived in Michigan for 32 years, moving back to Morgan County in 1973. Her family said she loved gardening and home care. While living in Michigan, she was employed at Fisher Body Co., a division of General Motors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Washburn; by sisters, Savanah Georgia Butler and Norma Joy Washburn; and by three brothers, Audrey Butler, Hesley Butler and Robert Butler. Mrs. Washburn is survived by two daughters, Montie Sue Olmstead of the Fairview community of Coalfield and Mona Lee Colley and husband, Donald, of Angola, N.Y.; her stepson, Donald O. Washburn and wife, Virginia, of Weideman, Mich.; four grandchildren, Shawn, Holly, Shannon and Michael; eight great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren, Donnie, Steve and Cathy; four stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers, Earl Roy Butler and wife, Ruth, of Waterford, Mich., and Sterling Butler and wife, June, of Coalfield; two sisters, Artie Mae Clowers of Oliver Springs and Mary Etta Jackson and husband, lssiac, of Morgan County; and by several nieces and nephews. The family was to receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2004, at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the graveside service to follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens on the Oliver Springs Highway in Clinton with Jack Clayton officiating. [Oak Ridger]
WATKINS, CLARA MARIE, 81, passed away at her residence at 11217 Drennen Drive, Tanner, Ala. on April 30, 2010, after a long term illness. She resided there with her granddaughter, Stacey Hurn, and two of her great-grandsons, Elijah and Joshua Hurn. In her younger years Ms. Watkins lived in Petros, where she graduated from Wartburg High School. There she met and married Joseph Douglas Watkins. They lived most of their adult life in and around Birmingham, Ala. and were separated by Douglas’ death in 2008 after 59 years of marriage. Her parents, Joe and Eva Peters; and sister, Kathryn Strange also preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother, Dean Peters of Knoxville; daughter, Rita Watkins of Birmingham, Ala.; son, Tom Watkins of Birmingham, Ala.; granddaughter, Stacey Hurn of Tanner, Ala.; grandson, Jay Winks of Birmingham, Ala.; as well as another great-grandson, Sheldon Winks. Interment will be at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton. A memorialservice will be held graveside on Saturday, June 5 at 2 p.m. LimestoneChapel Funeral Home, Athens, Ala. was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
WATSON, ALVIN EDGAR, 70, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1993 at his home. Born Oct. 26, 1923 to the late Houston and Blanche Coffman Watson of Pine Orchard. He was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church in Wartburg. He was a retired truck driver for Acme Block Company in Harriman. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and hunting. Surviving are his wife Lyonia Clark Watson; sons and daughter-in-law Eddie and Barbara; Scot Watson of Harriman; daughters and sons-in-law Sharon and Ralph Schubert of Harriman, Denise and Chris Duncan of Petros-Joyner; devoted grandchildren Misty Watson of Martin’s Ferry, Ohio; Tim and Jacob Watson of Harriman, Adam and Bryan Schubert of Harriman, Josh, Justin & Cody Duncan of Petros-Joyner, Neil Noe of Coalfield; brother and sister-in-law Billie and Lela Watson of Oakdale; sisters and brothers-in-law Vannie Underwood of Rossville, Ga., Mona and Walter Powell of Rockwood, Gladys and Jim Dalton of Harriman, Irene and Alvin Helton, Dot and Jim Summers, June and Bobby Horton all of Oakdale; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Hal and Gladys Clark Kelly of Harriman, Sister-in-law Helen Clark of Roysdon, Ga., a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 30, 1993 at 2 p.m. at the Meadowview Baptist Church of with Rev. Delmar Keeton, Bro. Bill Goodman and Rev. Chris Duncan officiating. Interment followed in the Coal Hill Cemetery. Nephews served as pallbearers. Schubert Funeral Home of Wartburg in charge of arrangements. (The Morgan County News) [Submitted]
WATSON, BERTHA LANGLEY, age 84, of Oakdale, went to be with her Lord On Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Harriman Care and Rehab Center, Harriman, Tenn. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husbands, Jack Langley and K. O. Watson, Son, Jerry Langley and three great grand sons; Jordan Langley, Aaron Williams and Samuel Melhorn. Surviving Sons and daughters-in-law; Joe and Patti Langley, of Oakdale; Johnny and Debbie Langley, of Oakdale; Daughter and son-in-law; Judy and James Melhorn, of Argyle, Tx.11 grand children and 11 great grand children. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, June 28, 2008, from6 to 8 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg. With
funeral services to follow, with Rev. Chris Redman officiating.Graveside side service will be held Sunday, June 29, 2008, 2 p.m.Crab Orchard Church Cemetery, Oakdale, TN [Schubert Funeral Home]
WATSON, CARRIE, 99, formerly of Lancing, died 3/16/2000 in Pontiac, Michigan. Preceded by husband, Ira Watson; parents, Samuel and Hattie McCallister. Survivors: daughters, Josephine Garrett, Helen Beason and Audrey Ellen (Bill) Adkins; sons, Arthur E. Watson, Jimmie (Irene Watson and Kenneth D. (Joann) Watson; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Interment in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
WATSON, DARRELL EUGENE, age 40 of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Fraizer; Grandparents, John and Carrie Stewart and Willie and Mary Watson; Brother-in-law, Donald Bowlin. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sue Watson; Father and Mother, Delmer and Wanda Watson; Four daughters, Bobbie Sue, Rhonda Lee, Sandra Lynn and Kerri Michelle; Five sisters, Robin Bowlin, Betty Jo, Sara Lee, Regina Lora and Dan Morris, Lisa and Brian Phillips; Brother, Dale and wife Gina Watson; Special Friends, Danny, Mic, Linda Carter, Beverly West, Edie, Jessica Ballis, Jessica Smith; Several nieces and nephews; One special nephew, Dawson. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 8, 2004 from 6-9 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, 11 am in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Johnny Bell and Bro. Charles Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Covington Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WATSON, MR. DELMER ELDEN, went to be with the Lord at his home in Oliver Springs on March 1,2008. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Willie and Mary Watson; brother; Hiam Watson; son, Darrell Watson.He is survived by his wife of 39 years; Wanda Watson; Sons, Dale and Gina Watson of Cleveland, TN and Quenton and Sandy Rich of Kingston, Tn. Daughters, Regina Lora Morris of Wartburg TN, Lisa and Brian Phillips of Caryville, TN and Robin Bowlin of Harriman, TN; 21 grandchildren; 4 great-grand children; one special niece, Hazel Carrol; and special friend, Gail Walker. Several brothers and sisters-in-law. Delmer was a member of Covington Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to hear preaching and loved hearing gospel singing. Family will receive friends Tuesday March 4, 2008 from 6-8 pm. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg.
Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Covington Baptist Church with Bro. Charles Webb and Bro. John Bell Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home,
Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WATSON, ESTEL, 72, Wartburg, passed away May 8, 2005 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laban and Bessie Watson; wife, Margaret Collins Watson; brothers, Emmett, Earl and Amos Watson; and sister, Ruth Patton. He is survived by his son, Larry Watson and wife Kari of Columbus, Ga.; daughter, Michele Palmer and husband Jason, also of Columbus; three grandchildren, Callie Thornton, Aryel Watson and Dylan Palmer; sisters, Hazel Fox of Oak Ridge, Pearl Newby of Harriman and Irene Jacks of Sunbright; brother, Tommy Watson of Oklahoma; and several aunts, uncles, other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the chapel with Bro. Tommy Watson officiating. A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in Lane Cemetery. [Roane County News]
WATSON, FRANCIS MARIE, 69, formerly of Oakdale, died Aug. 28, 1999 in Osteen, Fla. Survived by husband, Leonard ‘Gene’ Watson; sons, Harold Wayne and Martin Huseton Harvey Watson; daughters, Eugenia Marie Faulkner, Bonnie Mae Bills, Cheryl Elette Bills and Julie Nadine Ayala; brothers, Steven and James Austin Bennett; sister, Ann Beckett and 22 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchidlren. Burial in Florida National Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WATSON, GERALD DAVID “BUSTER”, 52, a resident of Coalfield and a former resident of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Born in LaFollette on June 17, 1949, he was the son of David G. and Juanita McNeely Watson, who survive. He came to Oak Ridge with his family in 1960. Mr. Watson, who graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1975, has been employed at various federal institutions in Oak Ridge for the past 31 years. The last position he held was labor relations manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Mr. Watson was a member of Central Baptist Church. His previous civic involvement included membership in the Oak Ridge Jaycees, and he actively participated as a board member and coach for the Boys Club of Oak Ridge. He had also served on the board of the Y-12 Federal Credit Union and on the Personnel Advisory Board for the city of Oak Ridge. In addition to his parents, Mr. Watson is survived by two sons, David Watson and his wife, Kimberly, of Oak Ridge and Travis Watson of Knoxville; two grandchildren, Colton Watson and Christen Watson; three sisters, Janie Young of Clarksville, Gail Watson of Kingston and Etta Giles and her husband, David, of Oliver Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Elizabeth Watson of Kingston is his former wife and Mary Burnett of Clinton is his former mother-in-law. A brother, James Watson, preceded him in death. The funeral will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Chip Humphrey officiating.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to the Boys Club of Oak Ridge, 102 S. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. [Oak Ridger]
WATSON, MR. THOMAS E., age 72 of Harriman passed away Friday June 4, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by is wife: Una Faye Watson. Two brothers: Gene and Jerry Watson. One sister: Tootie Hall. And one grandson: Roger Kilby, Jr. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law: Tony and Sandy Watson and Jerry Watson. Three daughters: Anita Hill, Barbara and Bonnie Watson. Three brothers: Donnie, James and Frank Watson. Four sisters: Judy Guy, Linda King,
Bobbie Gann and Marcella Forrester. Five grandchildren: Tiffany Kilby, Dennis Watson, Ryan Watson, Thomas Watson and Mackenzie Watson. One great granddaughter: Emily Watson. The family will receive friends Monday June 7, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Mason Goodman officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday June 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Rockwood. [Davis Funeral Home]
WATSON, LELA LODENA – age 77, of Oakdale, passed away suddenly Friday evening, December 17, 1999. She was preceded in death by her mother Mae Coffey Clark; father, Charlie Clark; brothers, Arnold Clark, Carl Clark; sisters, Mabel Blake and Carlene Clark. Mrs. Watson was born November 13, 1922 in Oakdale’s Rankins Chapel Community. She was a faithful member of the Rankins Chapel Church. She had been a member since October 13, 1940. She loved her church and was very devoted to it. She is survived by her husband, Billie Watson; daughters, Brenda and husband, Tommy Clark of Spring City, Arlene and husband, Gary Smith of Oakdale; son, David Watson and wife, Gail of Oakdale; five grandchildren, Michele Clark of Tampa, Fla., Tony Clark of Soddy Daisy, Felicia Willis of Oakdale, Serena Peters of Oakdale, Jeremy Smith of Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.; four great grandchildren, Nikkie and Cody Clark of Rockwood, Kimberly and Brittany Willis; two sisters, Myrtle Copland of Oakdale, Eva Solomon of Ft. Olgethorpe, Ga.; two brothers, Altert Clark of Harriman and Walter Clark of Rockwood; several nieces and nephews. Intermentin Rankins Chapel Church cemetery. (Knoxville News Sentinal)
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WATSON, MR. BILLIE, age 81 of Oakdale, passed away October 20, 2006 at the Life Care Center of Morgan. He was ordained as a deacon of Rankins Chapel Church in 1963. He also served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lela Clark Watson; parents; William Houston and Blanche Coffman Watson; brother, Alvin Watson and sister, Vannie Underwood. He is survived by his son, David and Gail Watson of Oakdale; daughters; Brenda and Tommy Clark of Spring City and Arlene and Gary Smith of Oakdale, Grandchildren; Michelle Clark of Harriman, Tony and Annette Clark of Soddy Daisy, Felicia and Bruce Bagwell of Rockwood, Jeremy Smith of the U.S. Air Force and Serena and Larry Peters of Oakdale. Five great grandchildren. Sisters; Mona Powell, Irene Helton, Dot Summers, Gladys Dalton and June Horton; special friend Rita Summers along with various family and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 21, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 22 at 3:30 p.m. at Rankins Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Kerry Ruppe officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
WATSON, MRS. LYONIA CLARK – age 68, of Harriman, passed away Tuesday morning November 18, 1997 at the Johnson Healthcare Center in Harriman following a brief illness. Preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Watson; parents, Rev. Harry and Lettie Palmer Clark; brother, Stanley L. Clark. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Ralph Schubert of Dyllis, Denise and Chris Duncan of Joyner; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Barbara Watson of Coalhill, Scott and Cheryl Watson of Kingston, 11 grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law Gladys and Howell Kelly of Kingston; sister-in-law, Helen Clark of Royston, Ga.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and other relatives. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, November 19, 1997 from 5-8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be held Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. with ministers Chris Duncan and Gary Hensley officiating. The graveside service will be Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Coalhill Cemetery.
WATSON , MARGARET DEAN COLLINS, died Feb 8, 1998. Preceded in death by her father, Jerry Collins and mother Leota Morgan Collins; brother Mark Anthony Collins and sister Linda Hannah. Survivors; husband, Estel Watson of Wartburg, son and wife, Larry and Kari Watson of Ga., daughter and husband, Michelle and Jason Palmer of Ga., three grandchildren, Dylan, Aryel and Callie; two sisters, Betty Aytes and Katie and husband Jim Laughter of Wartburg; brother, David Collins of Wartburg. Burial in Lane Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WATSON, MARY ADRA, 67, formerly of Morgan County died July 29, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. Survivors: husband, Elbert Watson; sons, Hershel Roy and James Watson; daughters, Ocia Maden, and Thelma; brothers, George and Sherman Hall; sisters: Ethel Lyons, Mrs. Oddie Clay, Alice Epperely, Ruby Lavelow and Mrs. Clinton Smith. Burial in Ohio. [Morgan County News]
WATSON, MARY LENA HEIDEL, 86, of Lookout Valley, passed away peacefully October 20, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Wartburg, TN on August 26, 1929 to the late Fred and Frances Heidel.
Mrs. Watson was confirmed on February 1, 1944 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wartburg, TN and was a longtime member of Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church where she served as a hospitality hostess and was a lifetime member of The Women of the Church. She was former owner of Pan Gap Grocery in Lookout Valley and retired from U.S. Stove. After retirement she served in the cafeteria at Lookout Valley High School for many years. She will be remembered as an avid cook and baker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William Clyde Watson and sisters, RosaLee Heidel, Lucy Mae Heidel, Emma Hamby, Maggie Leopper and brothers, John Franklin Heidel, Archie Heidel, Arthur Heidel, George Heidel, Herchel Heidel and Ellis Heidel. Mrs. Watson is survived by her daughter, Melinda (Wade) Walraven; two sons, Marshall (Wilma) Watson and Marty (Teresa) Watson all of Chattanooga; sister, Madge (Harley) Barnhart, Wartburg, TN; brother-in-law, Kenneth (Wanda) Farmer, Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Lena (Richard) McNabb, Brooke (Sean) Standefer, Michael Watson, Zach (Danielle) Walraven and Hannah Walraven; one great-grandson, Brayden Standefer; many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Friday, October 23 at 1 PM in the chapel with Rev. Grady Davidson and Rev. Ron Ragon officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation, PO Box 46, Chattanooga, TN 37401.
The family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt appreciation and love for Dr. Terry Melvin for her attentiveness to Mary over the last year. God places people in your life for a reason and Dr. Melvin was divinely placed in Mary’s life as a comforter, healer and friend. In addition they would like to also thank the MICU and 5 South Wing of Memorial Hospital for all their kindness. Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road in charge of arrangements.
WATSON, ORLANDO “KAYO” – age 69, died February 17, 1999, in Oakdale, Tenn. is survived by his wife, Bertha Lee Watson; son, Steve and wife, Denise Watson; daughter, Margie and husband, Roger Hicks; four grandchildren, James and
Michael Hicks, Candice and Dustin Watson; stepchildren, Joe and Patti Langley of Judy and James Melhorn of Texas, Johnny and Debbie Langley of Jerry Langley ; sisters, Jeanette Snow and Juanita Keylon, Josephine Bingham.
Burial Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WATSON, WILLIAM CLYDE, 76, of Chattanooga died November 7, 2003 in a local hospital. A longtime resident of Chattanooga, he was retired from Chattanooga Boiler & Tank after 17 years of service. A veteran of the US Navy serving in WWII, he was a member and deacon at Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his mother and step father, Vaden and Ruth Watson Farmer. Survivors are his wife, Mary Watson; daughter, Melinda (Wade) Walraven; sons, Marshall (Wilma) Watson and Marty (Teresa) Watson all of Chattanooga; brother, Kenneth (Wanda) Farmer, Harrison, sister, Bessie Casey, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Lena Watson, Brooke Watson, Michael Watson, Zachery Walraven and Hannah Walraven; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Monday at 1 pm in the chapel with Rev. Grady Davidson and Rev. Rick McIntee officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be Owen Langston and the officers of Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church, 435 Patton Chapel Rd., Chattanooga, 37419 or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4355 Hwy. 58m Chattanooga, 37416. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-8 pm and Monday 1 hour before the service at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road. {Formerly of Pine Orchard] (Submitted)
(Posted; November 8, 2003, Chattanooga Times Free Press).
WATSON –WILLIAM HOUSTON (HUSE)William Houston (Huse) Watson, 82 of the Pine Orchard Community in Oakdale died Tuesday, May 31, 1977 in the Harriman General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche C. Watson; sons, Alvin Watson of Coal Hill and Billy Watson of Oakdale; daughters, Vannie Underwood of Rossville, Ga., Mona Powell of Rockwood, Irene Helton, Dorothy Summers and June Horton all of Oakdale, Gladys Melhorn of Harriman; sisters, Ethel Williford of Oakdale, Ruth Farmer of Chattanooga & Lola Pendergrass of Nashville; 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends tonight at Schubert’s Funeral Home in Wartburg from 7 until 9 o’clock. Funeral services will be at the Pine Orchard Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Friday. The Rev. Fred Copeland and the Rev. Bill Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pine Orchard Cemetery. Mr. Watson’s grandsons will be his pallbearers. (The Today’s News, Harriman, Roane, Tennessee)
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WATSON, MRS. BLANCHE COFFMAN —
Mrs. Blanche Edna Coffman Watson, age 82 of Oakdale, passed away Friday morning, July 31, 1987, at the Harriman General Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, Houston (Huse) Watson; parents William A. & Sarah Honeycutt Coffman. Member of Rankin Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors: sons, Alvin Watson, Harriman, Billy Watson, Oakdale; daughters, Vannie Underwood, Rossville, Ga., Mona Powell, Rockwood, Irene Helton, Dot Summers and June Horton all of Oakdale, Mrs. Gladys Dalton, Harriman; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four sisters; three brothers. Funeral services 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Schubert chapel, Rev. Mike Helton and Rev. Fred Copeland officiating. Graveside service and interment 2 p.m. Sunday at Pine Orchard Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m Saturday at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. (The Knoxville News-Sentinel; August 1, 1987)
WATTS, MILLARD C. –Funeral services were held Thursday, April 10, for Millard C. watts, 78, of Elgin, who died April 8 at Scott County Hospital in Oneida. He was the father of Kimber Watts and Mrs. Kathryn Tompkins, both of Rugby. Survivors also include his wife, Mrs. Selma Pemberton Watts of Elgin; two other sons, J. C. Watts of Westland, Mich., and Ralph Watts of Sparta; three other daughters, Mrs. Iona Sumner of Robbins, and Mrs. Car Lee Ellis and Mrs. Shirley Fowler, both of Glen Allen, Va.; a brother, Charlie watts of Park Hill, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Parker and Mrs. Nora Boshears, both of Muskogee, Okla., Mrs. Opal Nash of Oleta, Okla.; 21 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Services were conducted last Thursday afternoon in the chapel of West Funeral Home in Oneida with Brother Roy West, Rev. Gary Parker, and Rev. Hubert Terry officiating. Burial was in Carson Memorial Park. (Morgan County News, 4/17/1975, p8)
WATTS, SELMA P., Mrs.— age 78, Rugby, TN, passed away at Scott County Hospital Jan. 5. She was a member of the Wolf Creek Church of Christ. She was the wife of the late Millard C. Watts. Survivors are 3 sons, J. c. Watts, Westland, Mich., Kimber Watts, Elgin, Ralph L. Watts, Sparta; 4 daughters, Mrs. Iona Sumner, Robbins, Mrs. Kathryn W. Tompkins, Rugby, Mrs. Cora Lee Ellis, Robbins, Mrs. Shirley W. Fowler, Glen Allen, VA; 3 brothers, Claude Pemberton, Elgin, Ralph Pemberton, Helenwood, John C. Pemberton, Nashville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Marie Lyles, Sparta, Mrs. Hattie P. Shoopman, Dayton, OH, Mrs. Gladys P. Snow, Paducah, KY; 22 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted from the West Funeral Home Chapel 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, Rev. Gary Parker, Rev. Carl Jeffers and Bro. Roy West officiating. Burial Carson Memorial Park. West, of Oneida, in charge. (Morgan County News, 1/13/1977)
WEATHERFORD, JAMES H., Sept. 7, 1935 – June 14, 2010
Anderson, Ind. — James H. Weatherford, 74, Anderson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2010. He passed away at Kosciosko Community Hospital, Warsaw, after an extended illness with family at his bedside. He was born Sept. 7, 1935, in Oakdale, Tenn. James grew up in Monterey, Tenn., and moved to Indiana at the age of 16. He retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors and operated his own trucking business for IMI. He attended Park Place Church of God. James enjoyed spending time with his family at the lakes and loved fishing. He enjoyed singing and playing his guitar for his family. James was an avid NASCAR fan and an expert chef, which the family really enjoyed. He is survived by his wife, Connie L. Weatherford, whom he married March 15, 2004; four children, Gary (Cindy) Weatherford, Beverly (Michael) Shrake, Nancy (Roger) Hoffman and Timothy (Cindie) Weatherford; mother of his children, Beverly Sue Weatherford; stepchildren, Bradley Hoover, Jon Paul (Jessica) Hoover and Lance (Monica) Hoover; 10 grandchildren, Bethany Weatherford, James Shrake, Devin Shrake, Caleb Hoffman, Leah Hoffman, Noah Hoffman, Austin Weatherford, Dakota Weatherford, Grant Weatherford and Sterling Weatherford; nine stepgrandchildren; special friends, Dick and Dixie Gary; and cousin, Ila Rose Fletchall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alf and Dolly (Harris) Weatherford; and daughter, Pamela Louise Weatherford. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the South Chapel with the Rev. Tim Gephart officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. [Herald Bulletin, Anderson, IN]
WEATHERFORD, MARTHA SUE, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, in Richmond, Va., after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A native of Rockwood, she was a teacher and an Order of the Eastern Star member. She was a member of Rockwood Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. A true Tennessee volunteer, she is remembered as a caring, compassionate and considerate mother who had a great sense of humor, enjoyed playing the piano and loved to spend summer days lying in the sun at the old Rockwood beach. She was preceded in death by parents, Major Robert H. Thompson and Dorothy Haltom Thompson; stepmother, Mabel Elliott Thompson; in-laws, W.C. “Pat” and Kathleen Hinds Weatherford; and aunt, Nancy Virginia Hinds. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Walter Clyde Weatherford Jr.; daughters and son-in-law, Eleen Weatherford Scott and Teresa Weatherford Curry and Joe Curry; grandchildren and spouses, Jerry Wells, Robert Wells, Michelle Wells and John Williams, Erica Dean and Fred Weymouth and Stefanie Anne Dean; and great-grandchildren, Devon Wells, Kaylah Messner, Megan Messner and Cambell Weymouth. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rockwood. Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. [Roane County News]
WEATHERFORD, WILMA FAYE, – age 90, formerly of the Pine Orchard Community, passed away May 10, 2000 . She was a member of Pine Orchard Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Weatherford; granddaughter, Wilma Jean Neal; grandson Gregory Gilliland; parents, Ray and Vivie Stone. She is survived by sons, Raymond and wife Mary Ann of Goldsboro, N.C., Leon and wife Pat of Harriman, Robert and wife Eva June of Wartburg; daughters, Helen Jean Neal of Rockwood, Ila Fletchall of Harriman, Betty and husband Jerry Todd of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., Margaret and husband, Burford Loriner of Harriman; 19 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren; brothers, Walter and Clyde Stone of Harriman; sisters, Lela Stone, Ava Miles and Estelle Overton, all of Harriman, Eula Brummett of Birmingham, Ala., Maxine Chapman of Oakdale. Interment in the Pine Orchard Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WEBB, ANDY, Funeral services for Mr. Andy Webb will be held today, (Thursday), at 2:00 p.m. at the Annadel Baptist Church with the Rev. J.W. Stringfield officiating. Burial will be in the Lane Cemetery, Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Webb, whose home is on Landrum Hill north of Lancing, is a former Southern Railroad employee. He had not worked on the railroad, however, since 1958 whe he was injured, a relative said. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the U.S. Army from January 1943 to November, 1945. Survivors include his wife, Nora Cromwell Webb, six sons, all at home, William Andrew (Billy), Sammie Lee, Eugene Franklin, Gary Norman, Larry Ray, and David and a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Lou Ray of Knoxville; a brother, Dan Webb of Marshesidea, KY and six sisters, Mr. Mary Landrum of Lancing, Mrs. Josie Howard, of Lancing, Mrs. Julie Vanover of Bethel, Ohio, Mrs. Sadie Smithers and Mrs. Linda Reasoner, both of Cincinnati and Mrs. Ada Watson of Rockwood. He was the son of the late Sam and Tennie Cromwell Webb.
[Morgan County News]
( date of birth: 11-11-1911, date of death: 4-27-1964 TN CPL ARMY AIR FORCES WWII)
WEBB, MR. CARLOS STANLEY, age 53 of Sunbright, TN passed away Friday May 25, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; Carlos and Sallie Webb, Brother; Jackie Doyle Webb; Son; Nathan Webb, He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years; Sharon Hamby Webb of Sunbright, Daughters; Cammie, Brittany and Saraya all of Oneida, Tonya Huckeby of Sunbright and Stacy of Georgia. Sons; Mark Webb of Capitol Hill and Wayne Phipps of Helenwood. Sister; Marcella Duncan of Helenwood, Brother; Leland Webb and wife Sandra of Oneida,Grandchildren; Cameron, Caleb, Kelsey, Sammy, Tyler, Brittany, Megan and Katilyn, Sisters-in-law; Sue and Bill Woodard of Sunbright, Pam Slone of Sunbright, Maryland and John Henry of Ohio,Brothers-in-law; Sammy and wife Becky of Sunbright, Ivory and wife Bea of Sunbright, Junior and wife Estelene of Sunbright, James and wife Connie of Illinois, Nieces and nephews; Matthew, Shawn, Melissa, Jeanette, Jennifer, Jackie, Doug, Tiffany, Jeremy, Brook, Larue and Monica. Special friends; Anthony Hamby, Harvey and Mary Helen Garrett, Anthony and Henryetta, Dakota Henry. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, May 27, 2007 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 28, 2007, 2:00 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. Perry Spurling and Bro. Charles Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Sunbright cemetery. [Schubert
Funeral Home]
WEBB, DORIS JUNE, 64, of Sunbright died Aub. 11, 1998. Preceded by parents Lloyd Clinton Jones and Lula Howard Jones; grandson Ivan Jones; brother Reed Jones; and sister Glennis Gunter. Survivors: husband, I. J. Webb of Sunbright; children: Janet Sue Webb, William R. Webb and wife Vickie and Linda J. Ritchie and husband Jay, all of Sunbright, Doris F. Duncan and husband Roger of Deer Lodge and Sandra K. Lewwallen and husband Boyd of Robbins; 9 grandchildren and 2 g-grandchildren; sisters, Fern Galloway, Jean Smith, Shirley Silver, Louella Sexton and Edna Rose Hunter. Interment in Flat Rock Cemetery.
[Morgan County News]
WEBB, GEORGE R., Funeral services for George R. (Reid) Webb, 47, World War II veteran of 5036 Trescott Drive who died Wednesday of cancer at Oteen, U. S. Veterans’ Hospital will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday at Third Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Elmer Hurst officiating. Interment will be in National Cemetery. Mr. Webb was a member of Third Creek Baptist Church. He had been an employee of Hansard Construction Co. for four years. He was a son of the late W. A. and Mrs. Nora Webb of Oakdale, Tenn. The body is at Weaver’s Mortuary where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p. m. today. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Edna E. Webb, stepson, Kenneth Ivey; stepdaughter, Mrs. Doris Bean; foster-daughter, Linda Hunley, Knoxville; brother, Roy H. Webb; sisters, Mrs. Ruth Fairchilds, Mrs. Reba Rogers, Oakdale: three nieces and a nephew. (Morgan County News)
WEBB , DENNIS RAY, age 7, of Sunbright died January 28, 1972. Surviving are his parents, Herman & Lena Mae Huckaby Webb; two brothers, Kenneth Allen and Danny Lee and a sister , Sheila Ann; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Huckaby of Sunbright. Funeral services conducted by Reverand Raymond Webb, an uncle of Dennis Ray, and the Rev. W. F. Guire, pastor of Sunbright Church of God of Prophecy. (Morgan County News-Jan. 1972)
WEBB, ERNEST (ERNIE) LANGFORD, age 59 , died at his home in Oakdale on Thursday October 4th. He was a former employee of Southern Railway. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Carney and Mrs. T.C. Wallace of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Daisy Webb of Oakdale; one brother, W. A. Webb or Mossy Grove, one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bear of Indianapolis, Ind. Funeral services were held on October 7 at 2 P.M. at the Oakdale Methodist Church were he was a member. Rev. E.F. Wood, pastor of Oakdale Baptist Church officiated; burial was in the Crab Orchard Cemetery. [Morgan County News, 10-11-1951]
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Attending the funeral of Mr. Ernest Webb here on Sunday, were Mr. & Mrs. R.J. Carney, Mr. & Mrs. T.C. Wallace, Norman Carney, Pat Webb, Mrs. Ethel Bear and Sonny Bear, all of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Mary Byrd, Oscar Collins and Mrs. Josie Smith, of Williamsburg, KY., Reed Webb and Mrs. Reba Webb of Knoxville and Mr. W.A. Webb, Roy Webb and Mrs. Walter Fairchilds of Mossy Grove.
WEBB, FRANK, EUGENE, (Gene) 53, Lancing, Sunbright, died Dec. 23, 2003 in his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Nora Cromwell Webb of Lancing and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Billie Faye Webb of Lancing; five children, Clifford E. Stringfield, Mary Ann Hammonds, Frank Allen Webb, Richard L. Webb and Angela M. Webb; eight grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends; sister, Barbara Lou Reed and brothers, William (Bill) Webb, Samuel L. Webb, Gary Webb, Lonnie Webb and David Webb. The family received friends in the family home in Lancing, Dec. 26, 2003 Interment in Webb Family Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WEBB, JAMES, Funeral services were to be held today (12-19-1974) for James C. Webb, 82, of Sunbright. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Hughes of Harriman and Mamie Jeffers of Middlesboro, Ky; brothers Robert Webb of Sunbright and Sam Webb. ( Morgan County News.)
WEBB, JAMES MICHAEL, 21, of Annadell, died, Feb. 18, 1997. He was a graduate of Wartburg Central High School, Class of 1994. Survived by parents Freddie and Bonnie Lowe Webb; sister, Donna Webb and brother Jerry Webb all of the Annadell community; fiancee Louann Shannon and daughter Mikaela Bradlee Webb; grandparents, Raymond and Thelma Webb of
Sunbright and Locie Hembree of Scott Co. Interment in Sunbright Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WEBB, LOIS P., 64, of Sunbright, died May 2, 1991. Preceded in death by son, Scott Allen and stepfather, Jess Hamby. Survivors: Charles Sevier Webb; son, Charles Webb, daughters; Betty Dyer, Lois Ann Scroggins, Judi Jones and Karen Melton and mother, Flora Hamby, all of Sunbright. Also surviving, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, one great-granddaughter. Burial in Sunbright Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WEBB, LUCILLE, 70, of Brunswick, Md., formerly of Oakdale, died July 13, 1992. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. D.H.Taylor and Cora Knight Taylor. She was the wife of the late Roy Robert Webb. Survivors: daughter and husband, Joyce P. and Kenneth Waller of Va.; Vivian and Husband Tom Smith of Md; five granddaughters, Teresa Williams and husband Tim; Jennifer Jones and husband Larry; Regina Smith; all of Md., Selena and Dana Waller of Va; four great grandchildren: Roy Tauylor William, Kyle Thomas Williams, Lindsey Jordan and Lauren Ashley Jones all of Md.; sister, Bessie Stephens of Wartburg; three sisters-in-law-Ruth Fairchilds and Reba Rogers of Harriman, and Audrey Taylor Of Jefferson City; brother-in-law, Henry Wattenbarger of Kingston. Burial in Piney Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WEBB, NORA BELLE CROMWELL, of Oakdale, died May 21, 1991. She was the daughter of the late, W. E. and Pearl Rogers Cromwell. Preceded in death by her husband, Andy Webb, two daughters, two brothers and one sister., Surviving are six sons, Billy, Gary and Lonnie Webb all of N.C. David Webb of Ohio; Gene Webb of Lancing and Sammy Webb of Wartburg;daughter,
Barbara Reed of Helenwood; 16 grandchildren and 4 g-grandchildren. Also, sisters, Helen O’Neil of Ohio and Joyce
Rutherford of Ky. Burial in Lane Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WEBB, MRS. OLLIE MAE, age 92 of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004 in the Lifecare Center of Morgan County. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Stringfield; Sisters, Maggie and Marjorie; Brothers, John, Tom, Lum, and Jones. She is survived by Sisters, Georgia Stephenson of Nashville and Mary Sweat of Lancing;
Brother and daughter-in-law, Clarence and Alberta Stringfield; And several nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 15, 2004 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg.
Funeral services will begin at 8 pm with Bro. Billy Durham officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, 11 am in Lane Cemetery. {Schubert Funeral Home}
WEBB, MRS. REBA – age 88 of Petros, Tenn., passed away Thursday April 25, 2002 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her parents, Houk and Irona (Armes) Trail; husband, Ross Webb; sister, Eva Nunley; brothers, Joe and L.D. Trail. Survived by her son, Michael Webb of Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces; nephews; other friends and relatives. Family will receive friends Sunday evening April 28, 2002 from 6-7 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Warburg. Graveside services will be held Monday morning, April 29, 2002 at 10 a.m. in the Petros Cemetery with Dr. Jim West officiating. [Morgan County News]
WEBB, REV. TIMOTHY DEAN, passed away on December 19, 2008 at age 41. Tim was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbright, Tn. Tim is survived by his wife Angela McNally Webb and two daughters, Myra Dawn and Tazalin Desiree Webb of Sunbright, Tn. He is also survived by parents, Rev. Raymond Webb and Thelma Ely Webb of Sunbright, Tn., three brothers and one sister: Frederick J. and Bonnie Webb of Lancing, Tn., Tony and Pam Webb of Robbins, Tn., David and Cindy Webb of Winfield, Tn., Rita and Steve Gadd of Sunbright, Tn., several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives. The family will receive friends Monday, December 22, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Schubert Funeral Home in
Sunbright with Rev. Thomas Lynn and Rev. Charles Webb officiating. Interment will follow in the family cemetery in Sunbright, Tn. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WEBER, JO ANN DAVIS, 87, died Oct. 7, 1999 in San Francisco. Born in Coalfield, married Albert R. Weber in 1938. Daughter of late, Samuel L and Josephine Fagon Davis. Survivors: daughter M. Diane Weber; son-in-law Dr. Alan Kneitel; two grandchildren; sister, Eileen Davis Heidel. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, Ind. [Morgan County News]
WEBSTER, BERLE HUMPHREY, 91, formerly of Coalfield, died Oct. 3, 1998. (Mrs. Elmer Webster) Burial was in Roane Memorial Gardens, Harriman/Rockwood, TN. [Morgan County News, 10-15-1998, pg. 11-A-Coalfield news column]
WEBSTER, EUNICE E., 80, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Born Sept. 27, 1923, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of Paris G. and Myrtle Hill Webster. Ms. Webster was a librarian at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and retired in 1988. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where her family said she was very active. She attended the University of Tennessee. Her family said she enjoyed traveling, various sports, sewing and reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren R. Webster and Roy Eugene Webster, and by a sister, Dorothy Webster Muller. Ms. Webster is survived by two sisters, Patricia Cunningham and husband, Edward, of Mexia, Texas, and Ann Charamella and husband, Leigh, of East Lansing, Mich.; four brothers, James G. Webster, William F. Webster and wife, Barbara, and Ronald A. Webster and wife, Diane, all of Knoxville, and John K. Webster of Hamilton, Ohio; and by several nieces, nephews, family and friends. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Davis Cemetery on Route 1 in Oliver Springs. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends may call at their convenience any time after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]
WEBSTER, EVERETT, 81, Coalfield. Survivors, wife, Nellie Coker Webster. daughter, Lois Reynolds; sister, Mrs. Lee Jackson and Mrs. W.R. Jackson and Mrs. Zola Adkins. Burial in Davis Cemetery, Coalfield. [Morgan County News dated 9/2/1965]
WEBSTER, MARTHA SMITH, 73, Hamiton, Ohio, died July 18, 2001 in her home. She was born on Feb. 27, 1928 in Oakdale. She was the daughter of Alex George Smith, Sr and Fanny Trout Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Alex G., Jr., Bobby Joe, William and Lindell Smith; and two sisters, Mary Ellison and Jane Chamber. Survivors: husband of 57 years, John K. Webster of Hamilton; two sons, John D. WEbster and wife Janice of Middletown and Robert Webster and wife Mary Ellen; two daughters Gale Webster Browning and husband John H. and Susan Webster Hendrickson and husband Scott, all of Hamilton; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wendell Smith of Harriman, Thomas Smith of Brunswick, Md., and Ronald Smith of Batabia, Ohio; sisters, Margaret Turpin and Ramona Hall of Harriman. Burial in Millville Cemetery in Ohio. [Morgan County News]
WEBSTER, RONALD A. – age 66 of South Knoxville, native of Coalfield community in Morgan County, son of the late Paris G. and Myrtle Hill Webster, died Tuesday morning August 16, 2005 at his home. Ron was a graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Business and College of Law, where he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence and was a Knoxville Attorney since 1963. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and an Avid UT Football Fan. Ron was District Attorney General for Knox County from 1968-1982. He served as State Representative from Knox County from 1964-1968, where he was a Minority Floor Whip for the Republican Party 1966-1968, and a past Public Defender. Ron was preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Roy Eugene Webster and Warren Raymond Webster; sisters, Kathy Mueller and Eunice Webster. He is survived by: his devoted and loving wife of 37 years, Dianne Sharp Webster; beloved son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lee Ann Nixon Webster; loving grandfather to Abbie Lee and James Webster all of Knoxville; brothers and sister-in- law, James Guthrie Webster of Knoxville, John Kenneth Webster of Hamilton, Ohio, William Frank Webster and wife Barbara of Knoxville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Ed Cunningham of Waco, TX, Ann and Leigh Charamella of Lansing, MI; mother in law, Anna Elizabeth “Libby” Sharp, formerly of Knoxville and now of Richmond, TX; brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Darden and Linda Sharp of Caspar, CA; sister-in-law, Wilma Webster of Farragut; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Paul Hahn and Rev Vernon Holstad officiating with interment following at Highland Memorial Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WEBSTER, MR. WARNER F., AGE 82 OF SUNBRIGHT, PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2003 AT HIS HOME. HE WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 1, 1920 IN CLINTON, IOWA. WARNER WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS MOTHER, ETHEL CREE WEBSTER; SISTER, MARIE L. WEBSTER; SON, DONALD G. WEBSTER. HE ATTENDED DRAKE UNIVERSITY WHERE HE WAS A MEMBER OF SIGMA PHI EPSILON. HE SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY DURING WWII FROM 1942-1945 IN THE MEDICAL CORP OF THE USS INDEPENDENCE. WARNER WAS A COMPOSER AND AFFILIATE PUBLISHER OF BMI. HE WAS OWNER OF CUMBERLAND COUNTRY MUSIC. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE SHIRLEY CATTELL WEBSTER OF SUNBRIGHT; ALSO, COUSIN, RICHARD CREE. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 26, 2003 FROM 9-10 AM AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME IN SUNBRIGHT. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BEGIN AT 10 AM WITH FATHER MICHAEL SWEENEY OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN SUNBRIGHT CEMETERY.
WEDGEWORTH, MRS. JESSIE , AGE 87 PASSED AWAY TUESDAY AUGUST 22, 2006 AT HER HOME IN WARTBURG. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND; JOHNNIE WEDGEWORTH, SON; DAVID WEDGEWORTH AND DAUGHTER; JUDY GUNTER. SHE IS SURVIVED BY DAUGHTER; DIANA WEDGEWORTH OF WARTBURG. GRANDCHILDREN; KATHY GUNTER, TERESA COX, BETH AND DARBY TRAHAN, STEVEN GUNTER, TORI AND SEAN MARMON, 9 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN, 7 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN, BROTHER; CHARLES McPETERS, SISTER; TRESSIE GASKIN. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 2006 FROM 6 – 8:00 P.M., SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL FOLLOW VISITATION WITH BRO. BILL GOODMAN OFFICIATING. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE FRIDAY MORNING, 11:00 IN FLAT FORK CEMETERY, WARTBURG. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WEILER, JERRY RAY, 60, Rugby, died Sept. 8, 2000 in Fentress County. Preceded by mother, Dorothy Weiler and father, Robert Charles Weiler. Survivors: wife Jodye Weiler of Rugby; daughters, Jodel Suzanne Buck of Livingston and Julie and husband Bill of Springfield, Mo.; son Chuck Overend of Springfield, Mo., step-sons Jeffrey Stevenson and wife Debby of Widner, Ga., Rick Stevenson and wife Leslye of Elizabeth, Co. and Brett Stevenson and wife Cindy of Richmond, Va.; step-daughters Bobbi Bauer and husband Tim of Palm Beach, Fla. and Lorri Brown and husband Doug of High Springs, Fla.; sisters, Katie Tillman and husband John of Springfield, Mo. and Carol Weiler of Springfield, Mo. and brother, Jim Weiler and wife Vicki of Springfield, Mo. [Morgan County News]
WEISGARBER, JOSIE LAVONNA ‘TOMMIE’, 75, died Aug. 5, 1999 in Ooltewah. She was born in Oakdale. Survivors: daughter, Jackie Weisgarber Wolfe; sisters, Bobbie Underwood and Barbara Ann Oran. brothers, Lloyd, Hershel and Carl ‘Pete’ Cromwell; step-mother Hester Cromwell Jackson. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery. [Roane County News dated Aug 9, 1999]
WEISMULLER, CONRAD P. 67, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 12, 2003. Mr. Weismuller was born Dec. 15, 1935 in Atlantic City, NJ, the son of Conrad and Helen Schmidt Weismuller. He was a resident of Linwood, NJ for 40 years where he was a member of Linwood Community Church and a fuel oil manager. He was a licensed boat captain for 35 years for private fishing boats. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Weismuller of Crossville, sons and daughters-in-law, David and Irene Weismuller of Oakdale, TN and James and Denise Weismuller of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Clark Mathis of Crossville; sister, Lillian van Doren of New Jersey; and five grandsons. Services will be announced at a later date. Hood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Crossville Chronicle]
WELCH, REVA WILLIAMS, 76, Wartburg, died Oct. 7, 2000. Preceded by parents, Bill and Rutha Williams; brothers, Gurney and Leonard Williams and sisters, Clemmie Williams and Carnile Elder. Survivors: daughter, Patricia and husband Donald Lilies; grandson, Daniel, all of Wartburg; sister, Mae Gualt of Tucson, Ariz. Burial in Liberty Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WELCH, SUSAN KATHERINE CHAMP, 89, Oakdale, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002 in Harriman Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was an Assembly of God Minister. She was preceded in death by two sons Herbert Neal Welch Jr. and Wayne Welch. She is survived by husband Herbert Neal Welch of Oakdale; son Jerry Welch of Oakdale; and 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tueday at 2 p.m. in Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Rev. Noland Moore and Rev. Mitch Walker officiating. Entombment was in Roane Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. [Morgan County News]
WELL, STELLA, age 79, formerly of Gobey and Wartburg, died 3/9/1965 in Hendersonville, N.C. Preceded by son, Paul Leroy Wells; Survivors, husband H.B. Wells; sons,William O., Gerald and Bert Wells; daughters, Mrs. Martin Bardill, Dorothy Wilson, Mary Dameron, Madge Emerson, Peggy Pemberton; 23 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. John Longeway. Burial Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 3/11/1965]
WELLS, PAUL LEROY, 48, formerly of Wartburg, died in Florida. He was a veteran of WW II. Survivors: Mrs. & Mrs. H.B. Wells; brothers, Gerald, Bert and William Wells; sisters, Vema Bardill, Dorothea Wilson, Madge Emerson, Mary Dameron, Peggy Pemberton. Burial Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 2/18/1965]
WELLS, RUBY R. JONES, 88, Wartburg, passed away March 7, 2003 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a retired teacher of 34 years, Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star #364 for over 50 years, a member of the Retired Teachers Association and a member of the First Baptist Church of Wartburg where she was very active in many activies such as Sunday School teacher, F.A. Leader and Vacation Bible School teacher. She was also a member of the Wartburg Senior Citizens, co-owner of Wells Tourist Court & Restaurant and a well known business leader in Morgan County. She was preceded in death by her husband William O. (Bill) Wells; son, William A. Wells; parents Verdie and Sallie Wilson Jones; Sister Katie Duncan and brother-in-law J.C. Duncan; and brothers Leighton Jones and siser-in-law Edith Jones and John H. Jones and sister-in-law Alma Jones. She is survived by children Rebecca (Becky) Wells Hurst and husband John of Sheperdsville, Ky., and Richard R. (Ron) Wells and wife Lee of Harriman; grandchildren Jennifer, Jeannine and Emily Hurst, Shay, Rae, Drew, Rusty and Mike Wells and Mary Lynn Stirsman; five great-grandchildren; brother James (Tommy) Jones and wife Sue of Joyner and Raymond Jones of Joyner; and very special daughter-in-law Peggy Wells Greene of Cadiz, Ky., Burial was in Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WENDT, HELEN CLEO – age 80, Coalfield, Feb. 19, 2000 Mrs. Wendt was preceded in death by her parents, Gratz Jackson and Jennie Carson Jackson; husband, William Robert Wendt; 3 brothers, Roy, Arnold, and Horace Jackson; 3 sisters, Ruby Morton, Lillie Goins, and Leck Grubbs. Survivors: daughter, Jenny Sims of Coalfield; sons, James M. Wendt and wife Jenny of Coalfield, William Terry Wendt and wife Linda of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Brian Baldwin, David Baldwin, Julie Wendt, Jeremy Wendt, and Matthew Wendt; great grandchild, Briana Baldwin; brothers, Issiac C. Jackson of Coalfield, Stanley Jackson of Coalfield; sister, Leon Chaniott of LaFollette. Mrs. Wendt was born February 11, 1920 in Coalfield. She has lived in Coalfield all of her life. She is a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was employed by the United States Postal Service as a Postmaster for the Coalfield Post Office for 20 years. Burial Estes Cemetery of Coalfield. [The Knoxville News Sentinel 21 Feb 2000]
WESLEY, MR. LEON – age 74, of Oakdale, passed away Sunday February 24, 2008 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was a long time member of the Pine Orchard Baptist Church. Mr. Wesley was born May 23, 1933 in Ansel, KY and moved to TN in 1965. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was employed by Morgan County Recycling Center and was retired from the construction industry. He was preceded in death by mother, Thelma Christine Wesley; grandparents, Amanda and George Wesley; sisters, Freida Wesley, Clarice Pennington and Betty Turpin; brother, Janice Floyd Wesley; special aunt, Elma & husband, Estel Sneed; brothers in law, Donald Young, Ronnie Young and Doug Young, Audie Wesley and Henry Turpin and son in law, Mac Delius. Mr. Wesley is survived by loving wife of 54 years, Louise; children, Joyce Brown of Kingston and Roland Brown of Harriman, Sue Delius of Oakdale, Tammy and Mark Helton of Oakdale, Tim and Linda Wesley of State College, PA; grandchildren, Paul Brown and Amanda Brown of Kingston, Wesley and Christy Delius, Joshua Helton and fianc?Shaylynn Boring and Jacob Helton all of Oakdale; brother, William and wife, Edith Wesley of Ohio; sister, Dolly Wesley of Science Hill, KY; very special niece, Violet and Lewis Taylor of Bethel Ridge, KY; brothers in law and sisters in law, Shirley Abell of Kingston, Ralph and Sandra Young of Harriman, George and Patty Young of Loveland, Ohio, Wilma and Bruce Day of Hendersonville, Barbara Brown of Rockwood, Wayne and Tina Young of Oakdale, Sharon and Larry Davis of Harriman, Doug and Debbie Langley of Oakdale, Brenda Young of Rockwood and Sherry Scarborough of GA and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday February 25, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Pine Orchard Baptist church with Rev. Danny Thomas and Rev. Danny Jenkins officiating. Mr. Wesley will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Brown, Wesley Delius, Joshua Helton, Jacob Helton, Scott Taylor, Robert Taylor, Bruce Day and Doug Langley.
Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 2/25/2008]
WEST, ANNA LAURA, age 91, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Monday, June 7, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mrs. West was born in the upper camp of Windrock Mountain and she grew up on American Knob.She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful Christian and a member of the Big Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Lively and Rose Mary Reynolds Lively, by a son, Randall West, by a granddaughter, Vanessa Rose Gouge, by a son-in-law, Rev. Jerry Gouge, by brothers; Ramsey, Elmer and Lewis Lively and by sisters; Lottie West, Lucredia Pride, Ruby Aslinger, Martha Gibson, Mary Lou Morgan and Willie Byrge. She is survived by 10 children, James Ray West and wife Glenna of Wartburg, Nella Ann Reynolds of Oliver Springs, Mary Lee Russell and husband, Donald Rayof Oliver Springs, William Roy West of Windrock, Beatrice Mae Gouge of Coalfield, Cathia Sue Russell and husband, Eugene of Oak Ridge, Robert Joe West of Knoxville, Michael Daniel West of Coalfield, Donnie Junior West of Windrock and Eddie Dean West and wife, Janie of Harriman, by a special nephew, Richard Gibson of Windrock, by 23 grandchildren, and by 34 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Rainey Davis of Windrock, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends including, special friends and sister-in-law, Etta Lively, sister-in-law, Earlee Wright, special friends Rose Tarney, Joyce Smith and Essie Baker, special care giver Donna West, 2 special Nieces Sheila Collins and Sena McPeters. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 9, 2010 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor David Coffman and
Donald Ray Russell officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Jackson Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Sharp Funeral Home]
WEST, BOBBIE JO PHILLIPS, 53, of Wartburg, died May 16, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after an illness of several years. An Anderson County native, she was reared in Devonia. Her parents were the late Carley and Elsie Bray Phillips. A brother, David Phillips, and granddaughter, Rhonda Deanna West, also preceded her in death. A homemaker, Mrs. West attended Shiloh Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and gardening as hobbies. Survivors include her husband, Ray West of Devonia, five sons, James, Larry, Jerry and Andy West, all of Wartburg, and David West of Devonia, three daughters, Rosa West of Clinton, Susie West of Oliver Springs, and Lisa Hawkins of Wartburg, two brothers, Meredith Phillips of Ohio, and Rothel Phillips of Chattanooga, Bonnie Seiber of Ohio, and Janice Shaw of Dalton, Ga.,22 grandchildren and one-great-grandchild. Services were held May 26 in Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev.Ray Buchannon officiating. Burial was at Patterson Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg was in charge of arrangements. [Clinton Courier May 31- June 1, 1992]
WEST, CLYDE KINSEL, 73, of Coalfield, died Thursday, March 27, 2003, at his home. The son of Jerry West and Reba Brummett West, he was born Sept. 8, 1929, in Coalfield. A lifelong resident of Coalfield, he was employed as a welder for Roane Electric Steel Mill in Roane County for 27 years and retired in 1982. He was a Baptist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles West and Jerry West Jr., and a sister-in-law, Pearl West. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Jones West; two sons, William E. Jones and his wife, Cindy, of Elizabethton, and Clyde Jeffery West and his wife, Patricia, of Coalfield; two grandchildren, Stacey Brickey and Bridget McMahan, both of Coalfield; and two great-grandchildren, Emory Brickett and Madison Brickey, both of Coalfield. He is also survived by a brother, Harold West of Oliver Springs; three sisters, Bobbie Carson and Barbara Monday, both of Coalfield, and Mary Kerr of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Jo West and Juanita West, both of Coalfield; and a step-niece, Michelle Oden of Coalfield. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2003, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Garvan Walls officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at Oliver Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]
WEST, HAROLD EDWARD, 72, of Oliver Springs, died Saturday, July 9, at his home. Born Feb. 4, 1933, in Coalfield, he is a lifelong resident of the area. He was a mechanic and a longtime employee of Walls and Coker Coal Co. He was employed with Ace Hardware for 10 years, and he operated a small-engine repair business at home. His hobbies included fishing, camping and hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Lively West; parents, Jerry Edward and Reba Brummett West; and brothers, Jerry West Jr., Charles West and Clyde West. Survivors include daughter, Melissa “Missy” Mulkey of Oliver Springs; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry West, Tim and Debra West and Mike and Melinda West, all of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Adam West, Jordan West, Cristy Taylor, Jason West, Ashley West, Matthew West, Cody West, Chase West, Bailey West, Derrick Mulkey and Amanda Mulkey; great-grandchildren, Blake Taylor, Abby West and Blaklee Taylor; sisters, Barbara Monday and Bobbie Carson, both of Coalfield, and Mary Kerr of Kansas City, Mo.; special friends, Cecil Jackson, Charlie Johnson, Robert Butler, Herb and Shirley Fritts, John Farmer, Tinsley Lowe, Roy Lively, Carl Lively, Edna Lynn and Claude and Sarah Wilson. Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in Sharp Funeral Home chapel, Oliver Springs, with Pastor Garvan Walls and the Rev. Robbie Leach officiating. Burial and graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.
WEST, EWELL, 71, of Coalfield died April 26, 1984. Surviving, a son, Maxwell West and a daughter, Sarah West of Ohio and one grandaughter; three sisters, Lillie Frederick, Anna Lively, and Louvada Easter. burial at Adcock Cemetery. (Morgan County News,)
WESTER, MAMIE, 82, of Coalfield died Aug. 6, 1991. Preceded in death by her husband, Ornan Wester in 1987, and three
daughters, Lorene Wester, Opal Rainey and Judy Leach. Survivors include a son, Johnny Wester of Oliver Springs; five daughters, Alma Lee Walker of Knoxville, Carolyn Pitkin of Coalfield, Jean Harris of Ga., Joann Bruner of Maynardville, and Linda Bryan of Oliver Springs; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children. Interment in Davis Cemetery, Coalfield. (Morgan County News)
WEST, CHARLES “TEABERRY”, 78, of Pilot Mountain formerly of New River, died Jan. 21, 1987. Surviving are his wife, Lannie Phillips West; a step-daughter Alma Daughtery. Interment in Bray Cemetery, Devonia. (Morgan County News)
WEST, EMMA LEE, 52, of Coalfield, formerly of Devonia, died July 15, 1992. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Savannah Daughtery West. Surviving, sisters, Allie Bowlin, Cressie Hall, Irma Wilson, Martha Hamby, Mary Carroll; brothers, Stanley , Easu and William. Burial in Thornton Cemetery, Coalfield. (Morgan County News)
WEST, HERMAN RAY, 69, LaPorte, Ind., died Thur. Nov. 14, 2002 in LaPorte Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1933 in Coalfield to Jim and Alta Carter West and lived most of his life in LaPorte. Mr. West retired in 1996 as a laborer from American Rubber Products after 42 yeas. On Aug. 24, 1957, in Tennessee, he married Lucy Deaton, who survives. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He is also survived by two daughters Donna Ellenburg of Williamston, S.C., and Diana Kantor of Alamo, Calif.; two sons Robert of Kingsford Heights and Roy of Laporte; 10 grandchildren; two sisters Jeanette Cross of LaPorte and Floella Kaler of Hamlet; and four brothes Hobart of Rolling Prairie, Jesse of Ohio, Martin of LaPorte and Shirley of KY. The funeral was held in Haverstock Funeral Home. Burial in Pine Lake Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WEST, JERRY, 66, died Tuesday at his home at Coalfield. Survivors; wife Mrs. Reba West; three daughters, Bobbie Carson, Mary West and Barbara West; four sons, Charles , Harold, Jerry Jr., and Clyde; a grandson, Sammie Ray Carson; two sisters Mrs. Inman Phillips,and Mrs. M. Bunch.; three brothers, William, Joel and Lige Bunch. Interment in Davis Cemetery.
( paper dated Oct 17, 1947)
WEST, MRS. JUANITA, of Wartburg, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, May 14, [2007] peacefully in her sleep after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was a faithful member of Annadell Baptist Church. On May 10, she celebrated her 79th birthday with her family and many precious friends around her. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jerry West Jr.; sons: Bruce Haley and James H. West; sisters: Arlene, Edith, and Goldie; She is survived by her Sons: Joseph and wife, Regina of Sunbright and Jonathan of Summerville, SC Daughter: Jeannie and husband, Freddie England of Sunbright. Sister: Helen Largent; special sister-in-law: Granny Jo West of Coalfield. Special niece: Judith and husband , Stephen Danko of Wartburg; Great niece: Terriann of Albuquerque, NM; Four grandchildren: Raquel West of Albuquerque, NM; Jana West of Summerville, SC; Joshua, Zachary, and Sarah Davidson of Sunbright, and Kim and Kevin Haley of Michigan. And many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, May 16th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Annadell Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Goodman officiating. Graveside services will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. in Annadell Church Cemetery
WEST, LARRY JOE, 47, Wartburg, passed away Dec. 23, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Bobbie Jo Phillips West. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Darlene Bunch West.; three sons, Larry Ray and wife Vanessa, Anthony Joe and wife juanita and joey West; three grandchildren, Victoia, Annabelle and Anthony, all of wartburg; four brothers, Jom and wife Charlotte, Jerry and wife Karne, Andy and wife Eva and David all of Wartburg; three sisters, Rosa and husband Scott Byrd of Powell, Susie West of Oliver Springs and Lisa and Clyde Hawkins of Wartburg; a very special grandmother, Della Patterson West. Interment in Lane Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WEST, MRS. LOTTIE LIVELY, age 98, formerly of Coalfield, TN passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 in Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. She was preceded in death by her daughter; Mary Lou Morgan, two grandchildren; Chuckie Morgan and Carlos Butler. She is survived by her husband; Esaw West of Kennesaw, GA. Daughters; June Butler and husband, Sterling of Coalfield, TN; Dana Phillips and husband, Mike of Kennesaw, GA. Sons; Frank Byrge and wife Mary Ann of Harriman, TN, Jodie Byrge of Harriman, TNSisters; Lucreida Pride of Oliver Springs, TN Laurel West of Wind Rock, TN, Rainey Davis of Wind Rock, TN. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday evening October 8, 2009 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, TN from 6-7:30 p.m.Funeral services will be held on Friday morning, 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Trigg officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyles Cemetery in Coalfield, TN.Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WEST, MARJORIE ELLEN ANDERSON, 82 , of Clemmons N. C., died March 31, 1997. She was born in Lancing, Tn., June 7, 1914 to Henry W. and Clara Jones Anderson. She was a former resident of Wartburg and had lived the last 29 years in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the wife of Roy West, who preceded her in death on April 2, 1968. Also her eldest son, Norman P. West died April 3, 1967. Survived by daughters, Jean, and husband Fred E. Graf of Wis., and Janice and husband, Carl Taylor of N. C. two sons, Lynn Allen West of Knoxville, and Roy Rueben West of N. C. 10 grandchildren and one g-grandchild; brothers; James Anderson of Ky., Byron Anderson of Fla., and Farrell Anderson of Crossville; sister, Glendyl Anderson Brooks of Fla. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WEST, NORA LEE, 87, of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord Aug. 14, 2010. Born in Manco, Ky. Aug. 8, 1923, then spent most of her life in Tennessee, Nora was the daughter of Sadie (McGlothin) Gough and Harvey Gough. She was a homemaker for most of her life and a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church in Springfield.She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Ruth (West) McCabe and Edward McCabe who devoted their time, love and care to her over the last several years; son and daughter in law, Gary and Brenda West of Tennessee; brother, Richard Gough; sister, Betty Jo Patterson, both of Tenn. grandchildren, Cathy (McCabe) and Aaron Massie, Lori (McCabe) and Walt Dansingburg, Debra, Rebecca, Tina, John, Jerel and Tammy, Adam, Dustin and Jenny West and Vicki (West) Jones and Todd Boone; great-grandchildren, Cara Pituch, Kali and Brad Dansingburg, Chad Arnold, Tasha and Brittany Jones, Scott West, Hayden Boone all of Springfield and Samantha West of Tennessee.Mrs. West was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Jessie West; daughter, Rosaleta (West) Boone; son, Jessie “Sonny” West Jr.; and several brothers and sisters. Visitation was held Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home, 838 East High Street, Springfield. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Home with Pastor William Salyers officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richardsraffanddunbar.com. [Morgan County News
WEST, REBA BRUMMETT, 93, of Coalfield, died June 17, 1997. She was born in Morgan County, Aug. 8, 1903. Preceded in death by her parents, William Brummitt and Mary Boshears Brummett; husband, Jerry West; two children, Jerry West, Jr. and Charles West; and one sister, Ethel Campbell. Survivors: daughters, Bobbie Carson of Coalfield, Mary Kerr of Mo., and Barbara Monday of Coalfield; sons, Clyde West and wife Wilma of Coalfield and Harold West and wife Pearl of Harriman;
daughters-in-law Jo West of Coalfield and Juanita West of Warrtburg; 25 grandchildren, 42 g-grandchildren and 9 g-g–grandchildren and sister, Cora Poage of N.C. Burial in Davis Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WEST, VIOLA JOSEPHINE ‘GRANNY JO’, age 79, a resident of Coalfield, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Granny was born December 13, 1929 in Campbell County, Tennessee. She is a lifelong resident of this area. Mrs. West worked as a grocery store manager at both Hilltop Market and Greens IGA of Oak Ridge. Before her retirement she was employed at Greenbrier Industries of Clinton. Following retirement she worked as a paper carrier for the Oak Ridger, and she owned and operated a cleaning service. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles William West, by parents Lewis Taylor and Minnie Taylor Bowling, by brothers Jerry and Harley Bowling and by a sister Virgie Taylor. She is survived by a son Gary West and wife Betty of Knoxville, by daughters; Jean Harper of Coalfield, Susie Fox and husband Jimmy of Melbourne, FL, Sharon Huckabey and husband Jerry of Coalfield, Amy Cox and husband Chris of Oak Ridge, by grandchildren; Michael West and wife Julie, Stacy Maltman and husband Charles all of Knoxville, Natalie Harper of Coalfield, Mark Justice and wife Stacy of Jamestown, John Justice and wife Jennifer of Coalfield, Jessica Lowe and husband Jeremy of Oliver Springs, Kela of Coalfield, and Tracey McPeek and husband Jay of Califorina, and by 11 great-grandchildren; Abby, Justin, Miranda, Emily, Lucas, Elijah, Carter, Taylor, Haley, Lexie, and Brayden.She is also survived by a brother Howard Bowling of Oliver Springs, and sisters; Barbara Lowe and husband Barney of Oliver Springs, Dixie Hoskins and Harod Givens of Lake City, and Ruby White of Oliver Springs, by sisters in law, Bobbie Carson of Coalfield and Mary Kerr of Kansas City, Missouri, and by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 21, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ronald Guthrie officiating. Burial and graveside services will be
held Friday, May 22, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com [Sharp Funeral Home]
WEST, MR. WILLIAM, age 61, of Wartburg, formerly of Roane County, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007 at his home. He was preceded in death by parents; Esther Davis and Burl West; Siblings; Jolly West, Dahlia Gilmore, Delsie Davis and Betty Lawson. Mr. West is survived by sons; James and wife Debbie West, Johnny West. daughters; Linda and husband Evan Perry and Valerie Langley; Former wife; Claudette Davis, all of Roane and Morgan County .Sisters; Daisy Lyles, Janey and husband Willard Robinson, brothers; Dennis and wife Marlene West and Ricky and wife Pat West .Grandchildren; John Paul & Kristian Perry, Dakota, Cheyanne and James Langley. Special nieces and nephews; Mary Wicks, Ernest and Debbie Robinson, Debbie Ledford and several other nieces and nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday January 21, 2007 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Anthony Pemberton officiating.Graveside service will be Monday at 2:00 P.M. in Old Harriman City Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements.
WEST, WILMA JEANETTE, 71, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born July 13, 1934, in Gate City, Va., moving to this area in her early childhood. Mrs. West had worked several years in motel lodging. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Clyde Kinsel West; parents, Bill and Georgia Jones; brothers, James, Eddie and Gene Jones; and sister, Anita Jane Jones. Survivors include her sons, William E. Jones and wife, Cindy of Elizabethton, Clyde Jeff West and special friend, Shirley Jackson of Coalfield; grandchildren, Stacey Brickey and husband, Chris of Oak Ridge, Bridget Hadden and husband, Bart of Oak Ridge; great-grandchildren, C. Emory Brickey of Oak Ridge, and Madison Kinsel Brickey of Oak Ridge; sisters, Pauline Burris and husband, John of Coalfield, Geraldine Smith and husband, Floyd of Clayton, Ind., Linda Brandenburg of Clayton, Ind., and Edith Smith of Indianapolis, Ind.; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at Sharp Funeral Home with funeral service following at 8 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. John Shaw officiating. Burial and graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at the Oliver Springs Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of all the arrangements.
WESTCOTT, ROY M., 73, of the Dyllis community of Roane County, died Thursday morning, Nov. 15, 2001, at the Marshall C. Voss Health Care Facility in Harriman. Mr. Westcott was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems after 32 years. Mr. Westcott was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. He was also a member of Dyllis Masonic Lodge No. 460 F & AM and had served the lodge as master and treasurer. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Akins Honeycutt Westcott; his son, Walter Lee Westcott of Indiana; three daughters, Angel Strang and Martha Justice and her husband, Jon, all of Harriman, and Betty Jo Hurst and her husband, Michael, of Tampa, Fla.; his stepdaughter, Sue Jones and her husband, Ken, of Mossy Grove community; and 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Westcott is also survived by four brothers, Bill Westcott of Oklahoma, Raymond Westcott of Athens, Tenn., Clifford Westcott of Melbourne, Fla., and Gale Westcott of White Bluff; and four sisters, Margaret Burns of Charlotte, N.C., June Ward of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Arlene Wren and Linda Hooper, both of White Bluff. The funeral and a Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. The Rev. Garvan Walls will officiate at the funeral. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, 640 Oliver Springs Highway, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. [The Oak Ridger]
WESTFALL,JAMES A., 66, of Wartburg, died, Sept 20, 1998. He was born June 21, 1932 in Poseyville, Ind. to parents, Leland and Viola Bess Westfall. He retired from the Univ. of Michigan where he was in maintenance management. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Air Force. He was of the Methodist Faith. Survivors, wife, Beatrice Price Westfall; daughters, Connie Odekirk and Terry Benham and Jill Westfall; brothers, William F., Robert L. and Richard G. Westfall; six grandchildren. Burial in Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
WHALEN, JIMMY SHAY- -15, of Wartburg, died Sunday, July 30, 2000, in Cherokee, N.C. Shay was a sophomore at Central High School in Wartburg and was active in all sports. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Sissy and Mark Wilson of Wartburg, and by his father and stepmother, James and Karen Whalen of Kingston; his brother, Trey Wilson of Wartburg; and by his sister, Kayla Jenkins of Clinton. Shay is also survived by his grandparents, Mary and Bobby Picca of Oliver Springs, Faye Whalen of Oak Ridge, Corine and Dewey “Junior” Wilson of Wartburg and John and Beverly Marshall of Harriman; his great-grandparents, Virgie Shephard of Wartburg and Maude Crowe of Chattanooga; and by several aunts, uncles and other relatives. Bill Soldner of Wartburg was considered a special friend. His grandfather, Leonard Whalen, died earlier. Interment in Covington Church Cemetery in Morgan County. [Morgan County News]
WHALEN, LEONARD HARLEN, 54, Oliver Springs, passed away Sat. Sept. 19, 1998 in his home in Morgan County. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred Whalen and Hazel Hill Whalen; and a sister JoAnn Whalen. He is survived by sons, David Whalen of Oliver Springs, Scott Whalen and wife Karen of Oliver Springs and James Whalen and wife Karen of Kingston; grandchildren, Britney, David Joe, Megan, Justin, Jessica, Shay and Kayla Whalen; brothers, Ted Whalen of Robertsdale, J.C., Paul Whalen of Knoxville and David “Bud” Whalen of Oliver Springs; sisters, Sherry Cox, Barbara Goad and Jodi Chavers of Oliver Springs, Mimmi Whalen and Lisa Whalen; and special friends, Faye Whalen, John Cop and Fred Johnson. Mr. Whalen was born April 17, 1944 in Oliver Springs. He lived in this area all of his life. He was a United States Navy Veteran. Burial was in Oliver Springs Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WHALEY, MILTON, CAPT., Veteran of WW II died January 5, 1945. He was the son of Dave C. and Clara Koontz Whaley. He was one of 15 children. [Morgan County News Tribute, 11-11-1999]
WHALEY, VIVA WEBSTER , 89, formerly of Harriman, died Feb. 13, 1987 in the Laurel Brooks Rest Home of Dayton, Tn. She was born in Morgan County . Surviving are two sons; Charles Whaley of Harriman and Garland Whaley of Fla., and a daughter, Joyce Whaley Lane of Miss.; a brother, Arnold Webster of Coalfield and a sister, Mabel Farmer of Harriman; thirteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Interment in Davis Cemetery, Oliver Springs, Tn. (copied from Morgan County News)
WHITE, MR. CARL EDWIN, age 81 of Oakdale, and a lifelong member of Boswell Baptist Chapel Church, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday August 23, 2009. Mr. White was preceded in death by mother and father; Della and Claude White, sisters; Carrie White, Alene Nelson, Ruby Kincannon, Elizabeth White and brother; Claude Thomas White. He is survived by sister and brother-in-law; Violet Christine and Kenneth Miller of Taylor, MI. Brother and sister-in-law; Charles Joseph and Diane White of Watauga, Tn. Brothers-in-law; Lloyd Nelson of Mossy Grove, Fred Kincannon of Grandview, TN and a host of nieces and nephews. A special thank you to nephew Steve Nelson, who handled all of Mr. Whites affairs during his long illness as well as Life Care of Morgan County for their dedicated care for the past eleven years. The family will receive friends Wednesday August 26, 2009 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Robert Lamance officiating. Graveside service will be Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WHITE, CHARLES RAYMOND, age 71, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mr. White was born October 25, 1938 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He was a retired machinist and ironworker from LTD Steel in Gary, Indiana. Following his retirement he moved to Tennessee and worked as a truck driver and a CNA for Covenant Home Health Care. Charles served his country in the United States army during the Vietnam War. He recieved several decorations, medals, badages, and commendations including a expert riflemanship award. His hobbies included cooking, camping, traveling, and caregiving. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lucille White and by a step-son Don “Bo” Phillips. He is survived by his wife Linda White of Coalfield, by children Charles O. White of California, Charley Nichole Waites and husband James of Clinton, Sabra Beauchamp and husband Alan of Oak Ridge, and Missy Bunch and husband Austin of Coalfield, by grandchildren Charles White of California, Andrew Bunch and Logan Bunch of Coalfield, and Caleb Wodfin of Oak Ridge, by a brother Jim White and wife Nancy of Gary, Indiana, by aunts Josie Lowe of Powell, Peggy White of Thafford, Alabama, and Sue Hicks of Clinton, and by a special uncle Jim Hicks of Clinton. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. The family will recieve friends Sunday, November 29, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Murl Phillips and Houston Carroll officiating. The burial will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. . [Sharp Funeral Home]
WHITTAKER, MARY (JEWEL) TAYLOR – age 87 of Harriman, TN went to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday July 14, 2009. She was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed growing flowers, sewing, crafts, and family picnics. Mary, born on April 11, 1922, was a native of Oakdale, TN. She was a long time member of South Harriman Baptist Church in Harriman, TN. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Carl Whittaker; daughter, Sarah Whittaker Aikens and husband Mike; son, Jerry Whittaker and wife, Nan; grandchildren: Michael Aikens, Matthew Whittaker, and Anna Whittaker Oberg, and husband Nolan; and great grandson, Gabriel Oberg; brothers: Louis E. Taylor, and Charles S. Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hazel Taylor of Oakdale, TN, and sister, Essie Taylor McNeal of Wartburg, TN. During World War II, Mary was employed at the K-25 plant as part of the Manhattan Project. She was a longtime worker in the cafeteria of Walnut Hill Elementary and Cumberland Street Junior High Schools and the Roane Hosiery in Harriman, TN. Special thanks are given to the caregivers of Roane Medical Center and Harriman Care and Rehabilitation of Harriman for the care given during her prolonged illness. A graveside service will be held at 10 AM Thursday July 16, 2009 at Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood, TN. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be given to South Harriman Baptist Church, 626 Ruritan Rd., Harriman, TN, 37748-3023. www.kykerfuneralhome.com [Knoxville News Sentinel]
WHITE, JACK ALLEN:
A native of Devonia who was a former coal miner, Jack Allen White, 77, of Petros, died Monday at Methodist Medical Center after a period of declining health.White was a coal miner before he went to work as an electrical mechanic at Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant’s maintenance division in 1951.A baseball fan, White was a member of Black Diamond Masonic Lodge F&AM.He was preceded in death in 1971 by his first wife,Mrs. Emma Rue White, and by his second wife, Sally Basler White, in 1985.White is survived by two sons, Eddie H, White and Condon White, both of Petros, five stepdaughters, Mrs. Joe (Randy) Arms and Susie Patterson, both of Petros, Mrs. Eddie (Mandy) Hopper of Sunbright, Vickie Boyce of Maryland and Melissa Hensley of Oliver Springs, three stepsons, Eddie Basler of Coalfield, Terry and Jerry Basler, both of Petros, 23 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, Hazel Phillips and Alice White, both of Devonia, and two brothers, Ethel White of Lancing and Whiton White of Clinton.The funeral was held Wednesday at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg with the Revs. Mike Helton and Don Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Petros Cemetery.
[Clinton Courier May 21, 1987]
WHITE, PHYLLIS LEE SUMNER, 60, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 4, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 8 at noon (EST) from the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, with interment to follow in Adam’s Hill Cemetery. Bro. Danny Jones will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. White was born May 12, 1941, in Sunbright, TN, the daughter of Lawrence and Rosa Lee Sumner. Survivors include her son, Billy Dean Barker of Crossville; brothers, Zane Sumner and Dean Sumner; sisters, Devonia June Long, Ella Rodgers, Joanna Jones, Ann Graves and Priscilla Sumner; eight nephews; 10 nieces; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James White; and her parents, Lawrence and Rosa Lee Sumner. Schubert Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
[Crossville Chronicle]
WHITED, MR SHERMAN, age 70 of Oakdale, went home to be with the Lord, October 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alva and Lillian Whited. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Rita Whited of Oakdale; seven children: Doug Whited and wife, Joy of Kouts, Indiana, Dean Whited of Valparaiso, Indiana, Scott Whited Of Oakdale, Kenny Howard and wife, Christine of Harriman, Mike Howard of Oakdale, Gail Ruppe and husband, Tim of Oakdale, and Shelley Howard of Oakdale; twelve grandchildren, and seven great, grandchildren. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WHITUS, RONNIE, formerly of Morgan County, died 3/22/2000 in Odessa, Florida. Preceded by his father, J.B. Whitus. Survivors: wife, Paula; son Tim, mother, Mary Ruth Whitus and sister, Joy Howard, Burial, Trinity Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Fla. [Morgan County News]
WHITUS, WILLIAM GRAY
Services for William Gray Whitus of Clinton, Tenn., father of Robert G. Whitus of5039 Newton Road, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Schubert’s Funeral Home at Wartburg, Tenn. Burial will be in Petros Cemetery at Petros, Tenn. Mr. Whitus, who was 77, died yesterday at Oak Ridge (Tenn.) Hospital after a brief illness. He was a retired coal mine superintendent.
Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 1968, p. 44
WICKS, HELEN HOWELL – of Wartburg, passed away Monday, October 30, 2000. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Lawnsville Cemetery, Kingston. Davis Funeral Home, of Harriman, in charge of arrangements.
WIGGINS, ED, 77, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Coalfield, died Sunday night after a prolonged illness. Mr. Wiggins had resided in Coalfield until moving to Indiana six years ago. The services were to be held at Coalfield Seventh Day Adventist Church by Rev. Ronald Adcock. Burial was to be in Jackson Cemetery, Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs in Charge. Mr. Wiggins is survived by three daughters, Patsy Shelto of Farmington, Mich., Carolyn Shepard of Dover, Tenn.l, and Imogene Milelr of Fort Wayne: four sons, Herman, Harold, J. C. and Fred Wiggins, all of Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Wormsley of Coalfield. [Morgan County News dated 9/5/1974]
WIGGINS, EVALEEN MARY MOORE – died on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born December 26, 1920 in Coalfield, Where she was a life-long resident. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, quilting, and added words of wisdom to church bulletins. She was a member of the Coalfield Seven-Day Adventist Church where she was actively involved in the Community Services Center and supported Adventist Disaster Relief. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daisy Hill Moore and Arthur Moore; husband Thomas Wiggins, Jr.; sons, James Lee and Paul Jeffery; daughter, Bonnie Wiggins Adams; and son-in-law, John Moore. Mrs. Wiggins is survived by two daughters, Jane Wiggins Moore of Coalfield and Carol Wiggins Gigante and husband Joe of Beltsville, Maryland; two sons, Danny Wiggins and wife Alice of Wilson, NC. and Randy Wiggins and wife Pat of Whitesburg, Tn; brother, Elbert Moore & wife Dorothy of Coalfield; sisters-in-law, Mattie Moore of KY, Armethia Lively & husband Robert of Coalfield, Glenneva Johnson of
Coalfield and Mable Wiggins of Wartburg; ten grandchildren, Jerry and wife Lori, Chris and wife Lily, Greg and wife Tracey, Brent, Andy and wife, Nina, Amy and husband David, Heather and husband James, Jeff, James and Mikki; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Laine Wiggins, Micah Chableah Moore, Jonathan Andrew Moore; several nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from 6-8 pm at Jackson-Oliver Mortuary in Oliver Springs. Funeral services will begin at 8 pm with Pastor Milton Pruitt officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 am in Adcock Cemetery in Coalfield. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Coalfield Seventh-Day Adventist Community Services Center, Coalfield, TN 37719 in memory of Evaleen Wiggins.
Jackson-Oliver Mortuary of Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements. We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.jacksonolivermortuary.com. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
WIGGINS, MRS. MABEL A., age 87, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at her home in Wartburg.She was preceded in death by her husband, Polke A. Wiggins; Children: Patricia Wiggins, Debra Mize, Troy Wiggins, and Janette Wiggins; Parents: James and Ann Freels Carter; Brothers: Cecil Carter and Jessie Carter; and Sisters: Jewel Hill and Clara “Chic” Jones. She is survived by her children: Cleve Wiggins and wife, Helen of Wartburg, Kathy Wiggins of Harriman, Michael Wiggins and Scotty Wiggins of Harriman, andElaine Hendrix and husband, Jimmy of Smithville, TN; Brother, JamesCarter of Clinton; Sisters: Sue Duncan of Oliver Springs, Myrtle Jenkins of California, and Ann Minga of Clinton; Seventeen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and 10 great, great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Lonnie Lowe officiating. Interment will follow in the Adcock Cemetery, Coalfield. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WIGGINS, MILDRED “IMOGENE “ gently took her last breath at home surrounded by her devoted children on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Born in Coalfield, Tenn., on Sept. 3, 1928 a daughter of Lona Viola Kendrick and Charles Edward Wiggins, she was the matriarch, the heart and soul, of a large, loving family. She was a faithful, longtime member of East Allen Church of Christ. An avid sports fan, she enjoyed rooting for the TinCaps and Cubs, and watching her grandchildren compete in different sports. She retired from Parkview at age 62 after which she became a globe trotter, enjoying travel with her family to England, Scotland, Canada and other parts of the United States. “She will be mourned and missed dearly by her family.” Surviving are her children, Darlene (Denzie), Billy (Lynn), Debbie (Mike), Teresa (Mark), and Kimberly (Jeff); daughter-in-law, Helen; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Harold, Herman, J.C., and Linda; numerous nieces and nephews; and feline children Boo and Chipper. She was preceded in death by her parents; “favorite” child, Mike; grandchildren, Tammy and Bobby; and siblings, Carolyn, Patsy, and Fred. “She was the best mother anyone could ever have, bestowing her maternal blessings on her natural children and those to whom she served as a mother figure. She was a compassionate, forgiving, nurturing, loving, generous person to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, leaving a void that can never be filled.” Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014 at East Allen County Church of Christ, 3800 Minnich Road, New Haven, (IN 46774) with visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne, Ind. Preferred Memorials to Cancer Services of N.E. Indiana. sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com
WIGGINS, PATRICIA (PARSLEY), passed away August 18, 2004 after a long illness. She was born in Coalfield in 1947. She was preceded in death by Her father, Polk Alvin Wiggins. She is survived by her mother, Mable Wiggins of Oliver Springs; Four children, Anna (Chris) Cannon , Charles West , Karen (Joe) Bunch Dolan (Lori) Parsley , Two sisters, Elaine (Jimmy) Hendrix and Kathy Wiggins; Four Brothers, Michael Wiggins, Cleve (Helen) Wiggins, Troy Wiggins, Scott Wiggins; Six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; Four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday Evening, August 20, 2004 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILDE, REECIE JANE, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 at her home following a long illness. [ Birthplace: Morgan County, Tennessee]. She was a loving wife of 41 years to her surviving husband Stephen L. Wilde
and a loving mother to surviving sons Johnny Lee Wilde of Oak Ridge and Kenneth Dwight Wilde of Knoxville. They blessed her with a granddaughter Cassadie Marie Wilde and mother Juanita and with twin grandsons Kenneth Riley and Keaton Daniel and their mother Tonya. She was preceded in death by her brother Fred Archie Moore. She is also survived by her parents John W. and Elizabeth Moore of Oliver Springs. Also her brother Richard Moore and family of Lansing in Morgan County, her sisters and families Margaret Opal Luttrell of Knoxville, Marietta Leopper of Oliver Springs, and Debby Branham of Claxton. Several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survived her.Reecie Jane had numerous friends because if you knew her, you wanted to be her friend. She needed you and your attention in this life but will still be waiting for each of us in Heavenwith GOD. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 8, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Roy
Massengale officiating. Burial and Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Oliver Springs Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Sharp Funeral Home]
WILDER, ROBERT A. ‘BOB’, 77, Harriman, (formerly of Oakdale) passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 18, 2002 in Roane Medical Center. He was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church and enjoyed working in his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents Carson and Jessie Wilder; and one brother Carl Wilder. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mildred Jackson Wilder; one son, Bobby and his wife Lois Wilder of Oakdale; one grandson, Marty and his wife Ann Wilder of Oakdale; two great-grandsons Jacob and Wayne Wilder of Oakdale; two sisters Donna Pickett of Georgia and Annie Gunter of Harriman; and a host of nicese, nephews, friends and loved ones. Graveside wervices were Aug. 21, 2002 in the Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. Davis Funeral Home, Harriman was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
WILHOITE, MARTHA KREIS MELHORN, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 in Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was a member of Lebanon Independent Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Jessie Kreis of Wartburg; her first husband of 30 years, William A. “Billy” Melhorn, Sr. and her second husband of 24 years, Willard Wilhoite; and brothers, Harry, Glenn and Clyde Kreis. She is survived by her son, Bill Melhorn and wife Vicki of Chattanooga; daughter, Kathy Kind and husband Ed of Atlanta, Ga.; step-daughter, Kay Wilhoite Harris and husband Jim of Cleveland; sisters, Dixie Kreis Redmon of Wartburg and Mary Kreis Phillips of Kingston; grandchildren, Kristy Kind of Atlanta, Ga., Josh Melhorn of Chattanooga, Franklin Ungos of Apison, Tenn., and Kathy Hagler of Cleveland; five
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 in the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Pastor John Smith officiating. Interment
followed in Hamilton Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday in the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association. Arrangements were by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. [Roane County News]
WILKIE, MR. DOUGLAS DEWAYNE – age 39, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, February 28, 2008, following a lengthy illness. Doug was an avid collector, car enthusiast, and was extremely proud of his orange Nova show car. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Melvin and Ruby Wilkie of Wartburg and Everett and Edith Coffman of Oakdale. Doug is survived by wife, Denise; daughter, Bailey of Coalfield; son, Dustin Wilkie of Lancing; mother, Betty and step-father, Gordon Powers of Harriman; father, Jerry and step-mother, Carolyn Wilkie of Wartburg; sister, Christy; special niece and nephew, Courtney and Jalyn of Harriman; special friends, Mike Wilson of Wartburg and Shirley and Sheila Means of Knoxville; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 1st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Doug Green, Rev. Paul Yogi White, and Rev. Jim Phillips officiating. A graveside service will be held Sunday, 2:00 p.m. in the Piney Church Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home in charges of arrangements. [Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 3/1/2008]
WILKIE, MRS. KATHRYN E. “SUZIE” – age 51, of the Lakemont Drive in Rockwood, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Wilkie was a teacher for 28 years in the Morgan County school system. A graduate of Rockwood High School, Roane State Community College and Cumberland College (Kentucky), she excelled in basketball at all three schools. Her life centered around athletics and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Wilkie; parents Walter and Bettye Thompson; and her maternal and paternal grandparents. Survivors include: brothers, Ronnie Thompson (Doris) of Rockwood, Benny Thompson (Kim) of Rockwood; nieces/nephews, Brad (Tara) and Amanda Thompson, Matthew (Pam) and Nathan (Alisha) Thompson, Jordan and Summer Williams; great nieces/nephew, Kaitlyn, Paisley and Connor Thompson; student body/teachers, Coalfield High School. Funeral service will be conducted Monday, November 3, 2008 at 8:00 pm from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Will Gouge officiating. Interment will be Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Evans Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coalfield School. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mrs. Kathryn E. “Suzie” Wilkie.
WILKIE, MELVIN – age 85, of Wartburg, Tenn., passed away Sunday, August 27, 2000. He was a member of Boswell Chapel Church for 58 years and a member of Civilian Conservation Corps. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Ruby Honeycutt Wilkie; sisters, Celia and Beathel; brothers, Frank, Edgar and J.P., all of Alabama. Mr. Wilkie was well known for his expertise in Antique Furniture Reproduction and cabinet work and for his keen sense of humor and quick wit. Survived by sons, Charles and wife Ann of Wartburg and Jerry and wife Margie of Wartburg; grandchildren, Debbie Williams of Wartburg, Teresa McCarty of Oliver Springs, Christy Wilkie of Oakdale, and Doug Wilkie of Coalfield; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie Childers and Arzilla Campbell, both of Warrior, Ala., and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Interment in Piney Cemetery in Oakdale. [Morgan County News]
WILLIAMS, BETTY DAVIS, 21, Frankfort Community, died 2/20/1965. Survivors, husband, Guy Williams and children: Gregory Lynn age 3 and Guy Russell age 1.; parents, Rev. Clifford and Gladys Adams Davis; brothers, Lewis, Victor, Tommy, Stephen Michael and Kyle; sisters, Doris, Karen and Arlene Davis; grandparents, Amanda Potter Davis and Charles Davis. Burial Potters Chapel Cem. [Morgan County News]
WILLIAMS, BETTY JEAN BASLER, age 68, of Oak Ridge, and a former resident of the Beech Fork community in Morgan County, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born June 4, 1938, in Morgan County, where she had lived most of her life. Betty attended Beech Fork Holiness Church and had worked as a waitress in various restaurants. Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Williams; parents, Clarence and Wilma Cooper Basler; brothers, Gary C. Basler and Billy Basler. Survivors include sons, Gregory Filyaw and his wife, Beverly, of Chattsworth, Ga., and Anthony Dale Filyaw of Oak Ridge; grandchildren, Derrick Filyaw, Shawn Filyaw, Brian Filyaw, Anthony “A.J.” Junior Filyaw and wife, Patricia; brothers, Jerry Basler and wife, Beverly, of Wartburg, Larry Basler and wife, Glenda, of Atlanta, Clarence Basler Jr. and wife, Helen, of Wartburg; sisters, Linda Turpin and husband, Frank, of Wartburg, and Sharon Patterson of Oak Ridge; several extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Sharp Funeral Home with memorial service following at 7 p.m., in the chapel with the Rev. Herman Woods officiating. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs. [Oak Ridger]
WILLIAMS, MRS. BEULAH MAXINE , AGE 80, A RESIDENT OF DEER LODGE, PASSED AWAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 AT THE LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY. SHE WAS A BELOVED MOTHER, HOUSEWIFE, AND FACTORY WORKER. SHE WAS BORN SEPTEMBER 11, 1925 IN SUNBRIGHT, TN, TO THE LATE OLIVER STRINGFIELD
AND EDITH STRINGFIELD NEWPORT. SHE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, JOHNNIE WILLIAMS; INFANT DAUGHTER, DORIS WILLIAMS; GRANDDAUGHTERS: DEBORAH WILLIAMS, HEATHER TURNER, AND SHERRY BRYANT; GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: JOSHLAN BOWMAN AND JONATHAN WILLIAMS; SISTERS: MADLINE STRINGFIELD, PAULENE HALL, OPAL SMITH, AND HAZEL ABBOTT; BROTHERS: TAS STRINGFIELD, FURL NEWPORT, BUSTER NEWPORT, AND CLARENCE NEWPORT. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER TEN CHILDREN. DAUGHTERS: NAN KILBY OF BURRVILLE AND KATHY CENTERS OF DAYTON, OHIO. SONS: DONNIE WILLIAMS OF POTTERS CHAPEL, BILLY WILLIAMS OF SUNBRIGHT, JAMES WILLIAMS OF POTTERS CHAPEL, JACKIE WILLIAMS OF CHESTNUT RIDGE, MICK WILLIAMS OF MEISTER HILLS, JOHN WILLIAMS OF SUNBRIGHT, VICK WILLIAMS OF POTTERS CHAPEL, AND JOEY WILLIAMS OF DEER LODGE. SISTERS: PEARL MASTERS OF PAINTER CREEK, OH., AND IDA COLLINS OF ROCKWOOD.
BROTHERS: NOEL NEWPORT OF SWEETWATER AND BILL NEWPORT OF RENO, NEVADA.
SHE LEAVES BEHIND 30 GRANDCHILDREN, 55 GREAT, GRANDCHILDREN, AND 4 GREAT, GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 8:00 P.M. WITH REV. WILLARD GUNTER OFFICIATING.
A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE ADAMS HILL CEMETERY.
WILLIAMS, MRS. CONNIE LAVERNE PHILLIPS BINGHAM, age 52 of Lancing, went to join her beloved Father on Monday November 24, 2008. She was raised in the New River community of Anderson County and graduated Lake City High School in 1974. She was a member of Free Communion Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her heart and home was always open to anyone in need. Connie loved to fish, hunt and play with her grandchildren. Everyone who met her loved her and will always remember those bright blue eyes and contagious smile. Children would light up when she walked into a room. She will be missed greatly by her family, but will be in a place where she will no longer suffer.Preceded in death by father; Reuben Phillips, grandparents; W.L. and Belle Coker and Mark and Anne Phillips.Mrs. Williams is survived by loving and devoted husband; Donnie Williams, daughter; Alisha Brown and fiancé Adam Ellis, son; Woody Bingham and wife Stephanie, daughter; Diedra Cox and husband Greg. Grandchildren; Troy Bingham, McKayla, Faith, Tiffany and Joshua Brown, Madelyn and Noah Cox, Andrew and Kaitlyn Brown. Mother; Pearl Phillips of Devonia. Brothers and sisters; Twin, Mickey Phillips and wife Jan, Jackie Phillips and wife Sheree of Lake City, Carol Phillips, Barbara Sweat and husband Larry, Virginia Bunch and husband Henry of Wartburg, Betty Davis and husband Martin of Oliver Springs, Teresa Kirkland and husband James of Oak Ridge, and Scotty Phillips of Devonia. Former husband; Jim Bingham and wife Pam of Wartburg, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Special cousins; Bobby Leach of Norris, Ronnie Coker of Devonia, Eddie Coker and Verldean Kelly of Oliver Springs. Special thanks to the 12th floor nurses and staff of U.T. Hospital and U.T. Hospice nurses; Francis and Darlene. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 26, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Bobby Leach officiating.In lieu of flowers, Please make donations to the U.T. Cancer Research Center. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILLIAMS, MR. DONALD “RAY”, age 73, of Oak Ridge, passed away September 2, 2008. He was preceded in death by parents; Raymond and Emma Williams (deceased). He had two siblings: Audrey Lee (deceased) and Merilyn Sue Williams Coulthard. Merilyn married Sam Coulthard who lives in Glade Springs, VA and they have two grown children Dale and Renee Coulthard who live in Charlotte, NC. Ray was born in Wartburg and moved to Oak Ridge at the age of nine. He attended Elm Grove, Jefferson Jr. High, and graduated from the Oak Ridge High school in 1954 where he played basketball and served as captain his senior year. Ray served 4 years in the United States Air Force stationed in England. Ray always had a deep respect and admiration for the military, as well as other authority figures. Ray was a World War II expert, and he wanted to ensure that his grandchildren never forgot the sacrifices other men and women have made for the freedom that we enjoy in America. After his military service he attended Tennessee Technological University where he met his wife, Patsy Coleman Williams, from Livingston, Tennessee. He graduated in 1961 with BS degree in Business Administration. Ray has been employed by Provident Insurance Company, as a State Farm Agent, VP Hamilton First National Bank, and Union Carbide/Martin Marietta from which Ray retired in 1994. Ray was a member of Faith Promise Church and a Small Group Leader along with his wife. His hobbies were coaching his son’s little league and church league teams. He enjoyed playing all kinds of sports, such as softball, volleyball, basketball, and bowling. He loved bass fishing, hunting, woodworking, home improvements, volunteering with Habitat for
Humanity, and serving at Faith Promise Church. Ray was always quick to play practical jokes on his family and friends and especially loved to scare them. His greatest passions were his love for the Lord and his family. He truly enjoyed spending time with his 11 grandchildren teaching them smooth basketball moves as well as hunting and fishing skills. Ray was an animated storyteller lighting up the room with his grandchildren circled around. Ray touched the lives of many people. Ray and Patsy have three grown children, Donna Patrice Wigger of Brentwood, Tennessee; Eddie Ray Williams of Morristown, Tennessee; and Jennifer Leigh Manning of Fairbanks, Alaska. Donna is married to Jerry Wigger, who is an attorney and partner with Ortale, Kelley, Herbert and Crawford. Donna works part time as a kindergarten aid at Christ the King School in Nashville. They have four children: Laura Leigh, Rebecca Patrice, Abigail Ellen, and Samuel Louis. Eddie is married to Maryann
Pavolik Williams. Eddie is the owner of Specialty Manufacturing, Inc., Synchronized Logistics Inc., and Synchronized Storage Solutions L.L.C. in Morristown. Maryann teaches math at East Ridge Middle School. They have three children: Dustin Ray, Tanner Cole, and Ellie Kate. Jennifer is married to LTC Kenneth Manning, Professor of Military Science at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Jennifer home schools their four daughters: Kayleigh Alexis, Audrey Marie, Emily Elizabeth, and Moriah McKinley. Services will be held Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Faith Promise Church, 10740 Faith Promise Lane, Knoxville, TN. Receiving of
friends will be from 3-5 PM with service at 5 PM followed by Internment at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Arrangements made by Schubert Funeral Home Inc. of Wartburg, TN. www [dot] schubertfh [at] highland [dot] net. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Promise Church Building Fund, Habitat
for Humanity, or Hospice. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILLIAMS, GUS , died Sept. 16, 1919. He leaves his wife, nine daughters and several brothers and sisters. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. {Morgan County Press-dated-Sept 19, 1919)
WILLIAMS, J. C. (JAKE), 76, Deer Lodge, died July 20, 2000. Born Aug. 21, 1923 to the late John and Sallie Williams. Preceded by wife, Glois McGlone Williams; son, Michael T. Williams; sister, Ruth Newport; and brothers, Johnny and H. G. Williams. Survivors: sons and wives: Gerald and Gladys Williams, John and Sandi Williams of PA and Robert Williams of MS; daughters Carla Sue Ooten and husband Robert of OK and Judy Ezell of MS; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sisters, June Stephens of Chestnut Ridge and Flossie Shillings of Sunbright; brother, Jack Williams of Deer Lodge. Burial in Lane Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WILLIAMS, MR. JACK SR., age 75 of the Chestnut Ridge Community, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; John S. and Sally Williams. Sisters; Polly Adams and Ruth Newport, Brothers; Jake, H.G. and John Williams, Granddaughter; Teresa Smith. He is survived by his wife of 37 years; Marcine Williams of Chestnut Ridge, TN, Daughters; Gina and Charlie Jones of Chestnut Ridge, TN, Lora and Frank Miller of Indiana, Patty and Wayne Dishman of Indiana, Jackie Armstrong of Indiana, Sons; J.J. and Misty Williams of Chestnut Ridge, TN, Joe Gee and Eric Hudson , both of Indiana. 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, Sisters; June Stephens of Chestnut Ridge, TN and Flossie Shillings of Sunbright, TN. Special nephews and niece; Harry Williams, Bob Williams, Cherry Barnett. Also several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Monday evening, March 30, 2009 at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 with Bro. Johnny Vespie officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning, 11:00 , March 31, 2009 in the Flat Rock Church cemetery.[Schubert Funeral Home]
WILLIAMS, JAMES DELANE ‘DUCK’, 57, of Lancing, passed away Dec. 29, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 31 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, with burial in Potters Chapel Church Cemetery. The Rev. Rick Taylor officiated. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Williams; sons and daughters-in-law, Sgt. Robert and Alesa Williams of Ft. Knox, KY, Tony and MaryAnne Williams and Johnny (Jay) and Jessica Williams, all of Lancing; daughter, Nikki Williams of Lancing; grandchildren, Summer, Cheyenne, Robby, Dillon, Madilyn and Gracie; sisters, Iola McCoy of Crossville, Ann Adams of Lancing and Reba Brown of Crossville; brothers, Dee, Dwayne, Dwight, Darrell (Tubby) and Donny Williams, all of Lancing; several nieces and nephews; and a host a friends and co-workers. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Edith Williams; and two sisters, Imogene and Alene. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
[Crossville Chronicle]
WILLIAMS, JOAN CRABTREE, 55, of Kokomo, Ind., formerly of Rugby, died Feb 28, 1997 in Kokomo. She was born Dec. 4, 1941 in Pall Mall. She was a U.S. Marine Veteran and was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Crabtree. Survivors: mother, Lola Brewster Crabtree of Rugby; sons, Gene Williams of Ariz, and Mike Williams and wife Rie of Rubgy; daughters, Judith “Jody” Harney of Ind., brothers,m Robert Crabtree and wife Fay of Ga., and Junior Crabtree and wife Margaret of Ind; sisters, Wilma Gibson of Ind., and Gail Truax and husband Dick of Ind., and four grandchildren. Burial in Brewstertown Cemetery. (Morgan Co. News)
WILLIAMS, JOEY MICHAEL, 47, Wartburg, passed away on Sun. Nov. 10, 2002 along with his mother Marjorie Williams and his girlfriend Connie Asbury. Michael was an avid out-doorsman and was a 26 year employee of Brushy Mountain State Prison. He was preceded in death by his father James C. Williams; grandparents John and Julie Stringfield and Walter and Loria Williams; and brother Kenneth Ray Williams. He is survived by one son Michael Jay (Kim) Williams of Lancing; Michael’s mom, Brenda Williams; three sisters Jean (Kenny) Carr of Dandridge, Karlene (Ed) Stokes of Wartburg and Alberta (Gary) Sills of Wartburg; brother James C. Williams of Chickamauga, Ga.; special cousin and good friend George Dixon of Crossville; special brother-in-law Gary Jones of Somerset, KY.; special friend Larry “Porky” Harris of Joyner; and several nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Thur., Nov. 14, 2002 from 6 to 9 p.m.in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 11 a.m. with Rev. Johnny Vespie and Rev. Delbert Terry officiating. Interment will follow in Annadale Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WILLIAMS, JULIA HEIDEL, daughter of late, John & Emma Basler Heidel of Wartburg. Preceded by 1st husband, Maynard Miller; son, Maynard Jr., daughters, June; sisters, Annie & Dora; brothers Bill and Fred Heidel. Survivors: husband, Clyde Williams and brother George Heidel. Burial Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 12/2/1965]
WILLIAMS, LUANN JOHNSON: Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Mrs Luann Johnson Williams of Sunbright. Mrs Williams, 84, died at her home near Sunbright last Wednesday after a long illness. She was the wife of Lige Williams, a retired farmer. Other survivors include two sons, Omer and Glenn: four daughters, Mrs Edna Steelman, Mrs Gene Kennedy, Mrs Bessie Jones and Mrs Chester Norris, all of Sunbright, 20 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Services were conducted at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev Wiley England and the Rev James Brown officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. (Morgan County (TN) News, Thu, 23 Jan 1964)
WILLIAMS, KIZZIE K., 102, of the Dutch Valley community, died on Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born on Nov. 7, 1902, in Scott County. She moved to the Dutch Valley community in 1990. At the time of her death, she was living in the Mossy Grove community in Morgan County with her daughter. She was a member of Mill Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville. She actively attended the Star of Hope Chapel in Wartburg. She was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, Sterling and Marlena Hudson Anderson, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Williams; her daughter, Ella Mae Caldwell; her sons, Kermit H. Crabtree, Tommy Crabtree and Benjamin J. Anderson; three brothers, Roscoe, Earl, and Henry Anderson; five sisters, Martha Lane, Mary Lane, Esther Sharp, Leona Green, and Virdie Anderson; and eight grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Lillie Byrd and husband, Lonzo, of Wartburg, Marlena Bass of Clinton, and Eleanor Phillips and husband, Ralph, of Huntsville; 27 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and also one great-great-great-grandchild. Numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends also survive her. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at Mill Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville with the Rev. Carlie Duncan officiating. The body may be viewed one hour prior to the service at the church. A short funeral will also be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs, with the Rev. David Barkley officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow Thursday’s funeral in the Mill Branch Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]
WILLIAMS, LORENE BUNCH, 79, Wartburg, died Nov. 29, 2003 in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Williams; infant son, J.B. Williams and parents, Garland and Fllora Hamby Bunch. She is survived by son, Robert L. Williams; daughters, Joyce Williams and Linda (Keith) Brown, all of Wartburg; grandchildren, Tammy Rains of Caryville and Terry and Brian Brown, both of Wartburg; great-grandchild, Christian Brown; sister Irene Watson of Barberton, Ohio; and brother Samuel Bunch of Wartburg. Interment in Liberty Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
WILLIAMS, MAC VAUGHN, 70, Petros, died 12/25/1965. He was a Veteran of WW I. Survivors, mother, Mrs. C.V. Williams, Sr., age 92; wife Mae Williams, daughters, Edna and Jean; brothers, Walter and C.V., Jr., sisters, Mrs. Fred Baker and Mrs. Cecil Ferguson. Burial National Cemetery, Johnson City, Tn. [Morgan County News dated 12/30/1965]
WILLIAMS, MARJORIE IMOGENE, 73, Wartburg, passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002 along with her son Michael Williams and his girlfriend Connie Asbury. She was preceded in death by her husband James C. Williams; infant son Kenneth Ray Williams; parents John and Julie Stringfield and brother, John, Jones, Tom and Lum Stringfield. She is survived by her children Jean (Kenny) Carr of Dandridge, Karlene (Ed) Stokes of Wartburg, Alberta (Gary) Sills of Wartburg and James C. Williams of Chickamauga, Ga; grandchildren Marney Daughtery, Ivy Williams, Ryan Purnell, Ray Rijhaus, Ricky Williams, Eddie and Curtis Stokes, Michael J. Williams, Bradley Sexton, Scotty Goad, Melissa Paxton and Kevin Carr; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Ollie Webb and Maggie Ledford, both of Wartburg, Georgia Watson of Nashville and Betty Sweat of Lancing; and brother, Clarence (Alberta) Stringfield of Lancing. The family will receive friends Thur. Nov. 14, 2002 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral Services will be held Fri. morning at 11 a.m. with Rev.Johnny Vespie and Rev. Delbert Terry officiating. Interment will follow in Annadale Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WILLIAMS, MR. MICKY T., age 59 of Deer Lodge, TN passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 at U.T. Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents; Johnnie and Maxine Williams, Sister; Doris Williams. He is survived by his wife; Becky Spencer Williams; Children; Terry Williams of Crossville, Micky “ Peanut” Williams of Burrville, Telessa Potter of Wartburg, Billy, Lori, Jennifer and Nicole Spencer all of Deer Lodge,16 grandchildren, Sisters; Nan Kilby of Burrville , Kathy Centers of Dayton, Ohio, Brothers; Donnie Williams of Potters Chapel, Billy Williams of Sunbright,James Williams of Potters Chapel, Jackie Williams of Chestnut Ridge, John Williams of Sunbright, Vick Williams of Potters Chapel, Joey Williams of Deer Lodge. Special Friends Cletis and Darren Ooten and many more. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, August 28, 2010 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow with Bro. Joey Aytes officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday, August 29, 2:00 p.m. in the Adams Hill Cemetery, Deer Lodge, TN. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILLIAMS, NEWTON ALVIN, born June 14, 1932, passed away at the age of 71 years in the Morgan County Lifecare Center Sunday morning, February 8, 2004. He served in the U.S. Army for eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter “Happy” and Lora (Potter) Williams; wife, Audrey (Honeycutt) Williams; Two sisters, Edith Williams and Shirley McCoy; Two brothers, Clifford and Elell Williams; Grandson, Raymond Lee Williams. He is survived by daughters, Becky Draper and husband, J.C. of Deer Lodge and Juanita Williams of Lancing; Sons, Daniel Williams and Walter Williams and wife, Denise of Petros; Sister-in-law, Cassie Williams of Oakdale; Grandchildren, Stephan Williams, Jade Draper, Victoria, Maurene, and Jessie Williams, Derrick Ramsey, Nicole Ramsey Young and husband, Tim and Kathleen Hurst; Great-granddaughter, Abigal Young; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 10, 2004 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning, 11 am at Potter’s Chapel Church with Bro. Mitch Hawn officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILLIAMS, N.R., age 69, passed away at the home of Mr. & Mrs. L.H. Sloan after a lingering illness. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sythis Williams, two sons, Ed Williams of Ohio, and Roscoe Williams of Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. L. H. Sloan of Oakdale, and one brother Morris Williams of near Oakdale. Burial at Glen Mary. (Morgan County News, Feb., 14, 1929, Vol 11, No. 32.)
WILLIAMS, PHYLLIS LYNN ‘MIMI’, 56, of Coalfield, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. The daughter of John and Gladys Carney Whitson, she was born Oct. 13, 1948, in Anderson County. She was a devoted mother and caregiver. She enjoyed crocheting, shopping, and spending time with her family during University of Tennessee football games, and she was an avid UT fan. She was a Baptist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John Samuel Williams Jr.; a grandson, Joshua Williams; and a brother, Ronnie Whitson. She is survived by her three sons, Dean Williams, Jason Williams, and Mitchell Williams; one daughter, Jill Williams; two very special daughters-in-law, Tina Williams and Angie Williams; three sisters, Sue Quilliams, Joyce Jenkins, and Linda Whitson; two brothers, Johnny Whitson and Phil Whitson; and six grandchildren. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2005, in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. A graveside service and burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Woodhaven Memory Gardens in Claxton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]
WILLIAMS, RALPH T. , 91, Lancing, died July 10, 1999. Preceded by parents, Sam and Mary Varga Williams and Bernice W. Wilson. Survivors, wife of 58 years, Louise Hampton Williams; sister, Iris Garrett; children, Pattsie and husband Tad Peters and James and wife Valerie Williams. brothers-in-law and wives, Rex and Eleanor Hampton and Jack and Donna Hampton; several grand children and great-grandchildren. Interment in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
WILLIAMS, REBA L., 84, Wartburg, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 in Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Lily (Redman) Bingham; sisters, Bonnie and husband Bob Wallace, Carrie Mae and husband Marion Johnson; brothers, Elmer Bingham, Lester and wife Lois (Newberry) Bingham; brother-in-law, Solen Flatt; nephews, Thomas (Tommy) Johnson and Dennis (Denny) Vaughn. She is survived by sister, Winnie Flatt of Cookville; sister-in-law, Hazel Bingham of Wartburg; a host of nieces and nephews; and friends, Joyce and Alan Armes. The family recieved friends Monday evening, Nov. 27, 2006 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services followed visitation with Rev. Paul Frick officiating. Graveside services were Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. in Wartburg City Cemetery.[Roane County News]
WILLIAMS, ROBERT PAUL, 80, of the Pine Orchard community, Rockwood, (Oakdale) died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, in Rockwood Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born Sept. 9, 1926, in Birchwood, Hamilton County, he was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Rockwood. A retired steel worker with Dayton Steel Foundry, Dayton, Ohio, he was a member of United Steel Workers of America Local 4760, Dayton, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved to garden. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert Dewey and Willie Mae Grisham Williams; his wife, Helen Sue Neal Williams; son, Donald Williams; grandson, Michael Sherrill; sister, Dorothy Davis; brother, J.C. Williams; and infant sister, Margie Dean Williams. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby Mae Williams and Margie Brown, both of Crossville, Linda and Chuck Collins and Sandy and John Maynard, all of Dayton, Nina and Keith Davis of Huber Heights, Ohio, Paula and Michael Moeller of Jamestown, Ohio; 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Ewell Foxx of Rockwood and Katherine and Lawrence Kemmer of Grassy Cove; brothers, Donald and Joyce Williams of Dayton and Dewillis Williams of Oneida; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Bob Pass and Ruby Green, both of Rockwood, and Judy Jones of Eaton, Ohio.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in George C. Martin Funeral Home, Dayton. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, in the funeral home chapel. Graveside service with full military honors and burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in West Carrolton, Ohio. Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, is in charge of local arrangements. [Roane County News]
WILLIAMS, SALLIE EVANS, 92, of Sunbright, died June 7, 1988. Preceded in death by her husband, son John Williams and daughter, Polly Adams. Survivors: daughters, Glossie Shillings, Sunbright; Ruth Newport, Ohio; and June Stephens, Deer Lodge, and sons, Jack Williams, of Lancing, and H. G. and Jake Williams of Deer Lodge. Interment in Flat Rock Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WILLIAMS, MRS. SUSIE ELLEN, Circuit Court Clerk. Mrs. Williams was appointed in November 1936 to serve the unexpired term of her late husband, William Williams, whom she married on November 27, 1904. Mrs. Williams has never before been in public life. Her son Jackie serves as her deputy in carrying on the duties of her office and at the age of twenty is the youngest Deputy Circuit Court Clerk in the state. Since her appointment to public office, Mrs. Williams has increased the circle of her friends to include the entire county. She is the mother of four children: Forest Donald, 31; Mrs. Edna Mae Owens, 29; Raymond Roy, 28; William Jackie, 20; she has six grandchildren: Billie Williams, 9;Winona Williams, 1; John Brown Owens, 4; Eddie Ellis Owens, 2; Audrey Lee Williams, 4; Donald Ray Williams, 2; her hobbies are raising flowers and chickens. She was born at Oakdale, Tennessee, Morgan County, on Sept. 25, 1882, of Welch-German-Irish descent, to Sam N. and Amanda Goldston Honeycutt; paternal grandparents were Allen and Mary Honeycutt; maternal grandparents were Wiley and Alice Sturgeon Goldston. Educated in the public schools of Mossey Grove, Morgan County, Tennessee. Member of the Baptist Church; Rebekahs, and a member of the Republican party.
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WILLIFORD, IRENE JANE, age 70 of Kingston (formerly of Oakdale) passed away Monday March 30, 2009 at Renaissance Terrace in Harriman. She was born December 23, 1938 in Harriman. She retired from K-25. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend. Survivors include: Brothers Jerry, Clarence and Ray Williford; Nephews Wayne Young and wife Mary and Robbie Williford; Nieces Angie Becker and Stacey Edgmond; Dear friends Barbara Sands, Lucy Grays and Melissa Haynes. Funeral 7 pm Thursday April 2, 2009 in the Kyker Chapel. Burial 11am Friday at ChildsMemorialCemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7pm Thursday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. [Kyker Funeral Home]
WILLIFORD, JERRY M. – age 63 of Kingston [forrmerly of Oakdale] passed away Friday November 20, 2009 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by wife Louise Williford, parents Robert and Ethel Williford; sisters Pat Hamilton, Irene Williford, Erma Young and Bobbie Lou Williford. Survivors include Angie Becker and husband Mark, and Stacey Edgemon all of Kingston; son, Robbie Williford of Knoxville; grandchildren, Chris Edgemon, Zack Becker, Sierra Glandon; brothers, Clarence and Ray Williford both of Oakdale; special friends, Jim and Linda Fox and Tammy. Special thanks to all the nurses and Dana and Ty. Funeral 7pm Sunday November 22, 2009 in the Kyker Chapel with the Rev Mark Umbehagen officiating. Burial 11am Monday at Kingston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7pm Sunday at the
Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
WILLIS, EARL MELVIN, 78, of Rockwood, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, at his home. Born Nov. 13, 1927, in Rockwood, he was a member of Pine Orchard Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by parents, Nicholas Earnest and Lummie Kimberly Hedrick Willis; half-sister, Edith Cooper; and half-brothers, Joe Zumstein and Shirley Zumstein. Survivors include his wife, Rose Ellen Willis of Pawcatuck, Conn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and Jimmy Scholtz of Westerly, R.I., Karen Ellen Willis of Pawcatuck and Nancy Jean and Tom Harnish of Groton, Conn.; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brothers and sister-in-law, Avery L. Willis of LaMesa, Calif., and Edd and Mary Willis of Oakdale; and sisters, Beulah Muffley of Crossville and Ginger Kelly of Gatlinburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Evans Mortuary, Rockwood. Funeral service will follow in the chapel, with the Rev. Ernie Willis officiating. Graveside service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at New Pine Orchard Cemetery, with full military honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. [Roane County News]
WILLIS, MRS. MARY EDNA, age 86 of the Pine Orchard Road in Oakdale passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Roane Medical Center. A member of the Pine Orchard Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by her parents Clellie & Ada Summers. Survivors include: Husband, Edd Willis of Oakdale, Daughter Patsy Hill (Mack) of Lenoir City; Sons Eddie Willis of Pine Orchard, Ben Willis (Pam) of Pine Orchard, Tim Willis (Tammi) of Wartburg; Thirteen Grandchildren; A host of Great grandchildren; Brother Bill Summers (Mona) of Rockwood; Sister Louise Powell of Dayton, Ohio. Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, September 12th at 8:00 pm in the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Danny Jenkins officiating. Interment will be Monday at 10:00 am in the Pine Orchard Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Nance officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Evans Mortuary. [Evans Mortuary]
WILSON, ALMA RUTH NORRIS EZELL (RUTHIE) – of Oakdale, Tenn., born July 1,1933, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, March 22, 2003, at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Callahan Road Baptist Church and retired School Bus Driver for Knox County Schools after 23 years. Preceded in death by father and mother, Clarence and Sarah Ann Norris; sister, Della Forester and 1st husband, Carroll Ezell, who was a World War II Veteran. Survived by husband, Kenneth Wilson; sons, Larry and James Ezell; daughters, Carol and Kathy Trosper and Cindy Neff; brothers, Harlie Norris and Jack Hicks, and sister, Nellie Humphrey; grandchildren, Stacy Jones, Allen Trosper, Jr., Michelle Hinchey, Sherry Trosper, Sarah and Laura Ezell, Jerry Ezell, Jason Ezell and James Ezell, Jr., and Kristie Martin; great- grandchildren, Ronnie and Timmy Trosper, Cassie Bradshaw, Erika Hinchey and Madison Ezell. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Randy Webb officiating. Family and friends will leave Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and proceed to Bookwalter Cemetery for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service. Pallbearers: Larry Ezell, Allen Trosper, Jr., Jerry and Jason Ezell, James Neff, and Casey Maples. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. [Oak Ridger]
WILSON, MRS. ANNA B., age 68 of Oakdale, TN passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Roane Medical Center, Harriman, TN. She is survived by her husband; Harley Wilson of Oakdale, TN. Son; David Barry and wife Renea of Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Daughter; Janet Hughes and husband Larry of Oakdale, TN. Son; Richie Barry of Dalton, GA. Daughter; Penny Jackson and husband Scott of Oakdale, TN. Son; Eric Wilson of Dalton, GA. Son; Clifford Ray Wilson of Buford, GA. Grandchildren; Cody and Kyle Jackson of Oakdale, TN. Anna Marie Hughes of Oakdale, TN. Jamie and Drew Barry of Tunnel Hill, GA. Page Wilson of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved special friend; Brenda Styles of Tunnel Hill, GA.
Visitation: Thursday, May 29, 2008, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Service: Friday, May 30, 2008, 1:00 PM
PETROS BAPTIST CHURCH, PETROS, [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILSON, BOYD L., 75, of Coalfield died June 24, 1989. Preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Jones Wilson, parents, David and Maude Brasel Wilson and brother Clifford Wilson. Surviving, his wife, Georgia Jones Wilson; son and a daughter-in-law, Mitchell and Kathleen Wilson. Three sisters also survive; Brice Sweat, Laura Heidle and June Wilson. Interment at Wartburg Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WILSON, CHARLES “Boots”, 86, Wartburg, died, Jan. 23, 2001. He was the son of the late Wagner and Edith Daughtery Wilson of Lake City; and stepson of the late Nellie Wilson. Survivors: wife Reba J. Redmon-Wilson; three stepchildren: aunts, Geneva Daugherty Lively of Lake City and Mrs. Bud (Ludie) Lawson of LaFollette; sisters-in-law, Christine Wilson of Harriman and Pauline Walton of Coalfield; and nephew, Biff Wilson. Interment in Elverton Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WILSON, CORINE, 69, Wartburg, passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2006 in her home. Corine loved the Lord, her children and her family. She enjoyed singing and was a member of Covington Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard Shepherd and Virgie Longmire Shepherd; and a grandson, Shay Whalen. She is survived by her husband, Junior Wilson; daughter, Heather Bunch and husband Brian of Petros; sons, Darrell and Cheryl of Wartburg, Troy and Felisa of Kingston, Jerry and Alice of Wartburg, Tony and Denise of Wartburg and Mark and Sissy of Wartburg; sisters, Shirley Thomas of Wartburg, Betty and Mitchell Bailey of Lafollette, Margie Johnson of Lafollette, Bobbie York of Wartburg and Ida Aytes of Wartburg; brothers, Charles and Mary Shepherd of Clinton and Millard Shepherd, Jr. of Knoxville; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. The family received friends Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Jackson-Oliver Mortuary in Oliver Springs. Family received friends Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. in Meadowview Baptist Church. Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. with Bro. Luke Ward and Bro. Eddie Bridges officiating. Interment followed in Covington Church Cemetery. Jackson-Oliver Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]
WILSON, DAVID RAYMOND, 59, Deer Lodge, passed away Sun. Dec. 8, 2002 in the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. He attended the Meister Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a security officer with TN Dept. of Correction Morgan County. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Ruth Wilson; and brothers Paul, Billy and Jimmy Wilson. He is survived by wife Lunda Langley Wilson of Deer Lodge; daughter Linda LOou Wilson of Deer Lodge; step-sons David Adam Ramsey of California and Daniel Timothy Ramsey and wife Jennifer Bridget of Germany; brothers Don Wilson of Rockwood and Frank Wilson of Rockwood and sisters Elizabeth Miller of Kansas and Betty Neff of Michigan. Funeral services were held Friday at 11 a.m. in Meister Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church with Elder Harold Keebler officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. The family received friends Thur. evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. [Morgan County News]
WILSON, DAVID RUDOLPH, 84, Veteran of Spanish American War, native of the first district of Morgan Copunty died in Oliver Spring, Tn. Survivors, wife of 57 years, Jennie Smith Wilson. daughters, Maggie Lee Thurmer, Gladys Williams, Grace Sisson; sosn, Constance C,. Wilson, Glenmore Wilson; sisters, Lela Gammon, Bonnie Logan, Lilliemae Holloway; brothes, Lustris, Leon and Cleo Wilson; step-mother, Mrs. Mamie Wilson; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial in National Cemetery, Knoxville, Tn. [Morgan County News dated 11/25/1964]
WILSON, REV. DEWEY, JR., of Wartburg went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 13, 2007 at U.T. Medical in Knoxville. He was a member and former pastor of Covington Missionary Baptist Church and has pastored numerous churches in the Morgan County area. He enjoyed trading horses and was an avid coon hunter. His greatest love in life was his children, grandchildren, and his church. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Corine; his parents, Dewey Wilson, Sr. and Virgie Mae Housley Wilson; three brothers and seven sisters.He is survived by his daughter, Heather Bunch and husband Brian of Wartburg; Darrell and Cheryl of Wartburg; Troy and Felisa of Kingston; Jerry and Alice of Wartburg; Tony and Denise of Wartburg; Mark and Sissy of Wartburg. Fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; Brother, Vennis Wilson and wife, Lillian of Wartburg; And many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, February 15, 2008 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Jackson-Oliver Mortuary in Oliver Springs. The body will lie in state on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 12-1:00 pm. at Meadowview Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Bro. Ralph Nance and Bro. Eugene Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in Covington Church Cemetery. Jackson-Oliver Mortuary in Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements. [wecoradio.com]
WILSON, MRS. EDITH MAE, AGE 68, OF WARTBURG, DIED MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2006, IN THE METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS; WILBURN AND LIZZIE PHILLPS, SISTERS; BONNIE FAYE ANDERSON AND JAUNITA NOLAN, BROTHER; AVERY PATTERSON. SURVIVING, HUSBAND OF FIFTY YEARS; PEARLY WILSON; SONS; HURLEY RAY WILSON AND WIFE, SANDRA, WARTBURG; ANTHONY LEE WILSON, OF WARTBURG; STEP DAUGHTER; MAHALA STEADMAN, WARTBURG; TWO GRAND CHILDREN; SISTERS; WANDA STEELMAN AND HUSBAND, TAFF, WARTBURG; BRENDA BURNETT AND HUSBAND, DANNY, OF OLIVER SPRINGS; GLENDA WEST AND HUSBAND, JAMES, OF WARTBURG; BROTHERS; DONALD AND TERRY PATTERSON, BOTH OF WARTBURG; THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME IN WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 8:00 P.M. WITH BRO. TIM RUPPE, BRO. JOEY CAGLEY, AND BRO. CURT NOLAN OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE MORGAN MEMORIAL GARDENS. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILSON, MR EVERETT, age 85 of Wartburg, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 27, 2010. Member of Big Mountain Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, Tn. Mr. Wilson loved farming, fishing, feeding the birds and squirrels. He was retired from Oliver Springs Mining Co. Preceded in death by wife of 64 years; Racie Wilson on June 24, 2008. Infant daughter Freddie Gail Wilson, parents; Linard and Cynthia Wilson, several brothers and one sister. He is survived by sons; Jim (Carolyn) Wilson, Roger (Peggy) Wilson, daughter; Jay (Danny) Justice. Grandsons; Brian (Dawn) Wilson, Barry (Jessica) Wilson, Scott (Shannin) Wilson, Dustin Wilson, Cody Justice and girlfriend; Ashley Hamby. Four great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Brothers; Carl Wilson of Stevens Community, Cliff Wilson of Oakdale, sister; Jean Parris of
Stevens Community and sister-in-law; Callie Wilson of Stevens Community. Special niece; Kay Moore and special nephews; James Moore, Claude Emmitte Wilson and Troy Wilson. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Big Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Dewey Brown and Rev. Wesley Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILSON, GEORGIA WARD, 76, of Coalfield died March 30, 1991. Surviving are a sister and brother in law, Bobbie and Calvin Davis, step-son and wife, Mitchell and Kathleen Wilson; step-daughters, Kim Skinner and Regina Messer; nieces, Barbara Jackson and Doralene Davis; nephews, Benny Skiles and Curtis Skiles. Burial in Estes Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WILSON, MR. HARLAN (BUCKSHOT), age 55 of Jamestown, TN, formerly of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away Friday November 10, 2006 in the Jamestown Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother; Lou Nell Wilson,Father; Robert Stepp Sr., Half-brother; Robert Stepp Jr. Survived by his fiancée; Joyce Boles of Jamestown; Sisters; Linda Stout of Jamestown, Jody Tinch of Jamestown. Cousins; Burl Cox, Roy Spurling, James and Thelma Brown.Also a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 2:00 p.m., Schubert Funeral Home Sunbright, with Bro. Chad Brown officiating.
WILSON, MR. JAMES (BUD) EDWARD, AGE 66 OF DEER LODGE FORMERLY OF DETROIT MICH. PASSED AWAY SUNDAY EVENING MAY 21, 2006 IN THE COOKEVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL . HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE F&AM #466 LODGE OF MICH. SURVIVING ARE HIS WIFE OF 45 YEARS SANDRA LEE WILSON, DAUGHTER; KIMBERLY JOY MONACELLI AND HUSBAND, BRUCE, OF MESICK, MICH. SISTER; DOLLY FAYE BOGGS AND HUSBAND JAMES OF ANN ARBOR MICH. HIS PRIDE AND JOY, TWO GRANDCHILDREN: AMANDA KAYE CODDINGTON MONACELLI AND JENIFER RAE CODDINGTON MONACELLI. MASONIC MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH, 8 P.M. WITH FUNERAL SERVICES TO FOLLOW, WITH BRO. JOHNNY OWENS OFFICIATING. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD THURSDAY 11 A.M. IN THE FORRESTNER CEMETERY. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS WEDNESDAY EVENING 6 TO 8 P.M. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, CHAPEL WARTBURG, TN. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILSON, JAMES ODE, 82, of the Stephens community of Morgan County, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mr. Wilson was the son of Charlie and Elizabeth Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Callie Pauline Vowell Wilson; his son, Kenneth Wilson and his wife, Linda, of Oliver Springs; two sisters, Ethel Roddie and Jean Parris, both of the Stephens community; three brothers, Everett Wilson of the Liberty community, Carl Wilson of the Stephens community and Clifford Wilson of Oakdale; and his aunt, Luddie Lawson of LaFollette. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by seven brothers, Jesse Wilson, Luke Wilson, Haze Wilson, Walter Wilson, Emmitt Wilson, Claude Wilson and Avery Wilson. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg with the Rev. Stewart Slone officiating. A graveside service with full military rites will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Rocky Valley Church Cemetery in New Market. [The Oak Ridger]
WILSON, JAMES R., 65, of Ohio, died 7/19/1965. He was the brother of Mrs. Henry Kreis of Oakdale and the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. James A. Wilson. Survivors: wife; daughter, Mrs. Audrey June Paris and two other sisters and one brother. Burial in Nashville, Tn. [Morgan County News]
WILSON, JEAN HENSLEY, 69, of Oliver Springs, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born Dec. 29, 1931, in the Windrock community of Morgan County, she was the daughter of Lonas and Zella Nelson Hensley, who are deceased. Mrs. Wilson was a domestic engineer, according to her family. She was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs where she worked with the Bible printing ministry. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Clifton E. “Bud” Wilson; two sons, Gary Wilson of Oliver Springs and Ronnie Wilson and his wife, Suzanne, of Knoxville; a daughter, Debbie Wilson of Oliver Springs; two brothers, Carl Hensley of Fairfax County, Va., and James R. Hensley of Oliver Springs; a sister, Betty Brackett of Harriman; three grandchildren, Rachel Wilson and Jennifer Holbert and her husband, Kevin, all of Knoxville, and Bekah Wilson of Lenoir City; two great-grandchildren, Phillip Ingram and Christian Holbert, both of Knoxville; one step-great-grandchild, Courtney Holbert; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by another son, Scott Anthony Wilson, and another sister, Evelyn Hensley Golden. The funeral was to be held at 1 this afternoon, Oct. 10, at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church with the Rev. Garvan Walls and the Rev. Keith Price officiating. Burial was to follow at the church cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Bible Printing Ministry, P.O. Box 341, Oliver Springs, TN, 37840. Weatherford Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. [The Oak Ridger 10 Oct 2001
WILSON, JERMEY DAVID, Deer Lodge, born Feb. 27, 1981, passed away June 25, 2005. He was preceded in death by mother, Gennifer Hamm Wilson of Jacksonville, Fla. He is survived by, wife, Christina Jones Wilson; daughters, Novelly Paige and Gennifer Lorrine Wilson; father, Mark and step-mother Judy Wilson of Clarkrange; grandmother, Louella Wilson of San Antonio, Texas; step-grandmother, Wanda Danforth of Florida; sisters, Dawn Tasha Williams of Jacksonville, Fla., and Shannon Hill and husband Greg of Tallahassee, Fla.; brothers, Brian and wife Marie Lewis of Florida and John and wife Kristan Wilson of Tallahassee; step-brothers, Tommy and Duane Richardson of Florida; aunts, Linda Black of Deer Lodge; very special cousin, Kinchen Black of Deer Lodge; best friend, Adam Miley of Jacksonville; and so many, many more. Family received friends Thursday, June 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. CST. Remains to be buried in Dunellon, Fla., at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Jennings Funeral Home of Clarkrange in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News
WILSON, JIMMY, 66, of Key Biscayne, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, in Sarasota, Fla. Born Feb. 26, 1935, in Coalfield, he was the son of Johnny and Mamie Jarnagan Wilson, who are deceased. He lived in Dayton, Ohio, for 10 years before moving to Miami, Fla., in 1970. For 15 years, Mr. Wilson and his business partner, Shannon Walls, owned and operated the J and S Recovery Co. Inc. of Coalfield and Miami. He was also employed at Key Biscayne Golf Course. He was a former major league baseball player for the Detroit Tigers and a member of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. He coached baseball at the Westminster Christian School in Miami. Mr. Wilson was also a member of the Pro Golf Association Senior Tour. He is survived by two daughters, Michelle Lee Wilson of Tallahassee, Fla., and Sheila Book of Dayton, Ohio; three granddaughters, Heather Book, Jennifer Book and Tiffany Book, all of Dayton; three sisters, Martha Ruth Wilson of Oak Ridge, Reba Faye Albertson of Dayton and Elizabeth Elwana Yeary and her husband, Robert, of Cleveland, Tenn.; two nieces, Virginia Ferguson and Connie Barker; and three nephews, Mitchell Albertson, Ronnie Hensley and Robert Edwin Yeary. Janet L. Wilson of Portsmouth, Ohio, is his former wife. The funeral will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Shannon Walls officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Davis Cemetery in Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. [From the Oak Ridger]
WILSON, JERRY S. – age 63, a resident of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and formerly of Coalfield, passed away Thursday, December 30, 1999, in Florida. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his father, Granville Wilson and by his wife, Debbie Wilson. Survivors: mother, Lizzie Mae Russell and husband Linus of Coalfield; brother, Mickey Wilson and wife Helen of Houston, Texas; sister, Penny Sisson and husband Perry of Dalton, Ga. Mr. Wilson retired from the United States Military Service and later retired again as a construction worker. A memorial will be held Saturday, January 8, at 1 p.m. at the family home. The address is 1032 Back Valley Road, Coalfield. Burial will follow at Estes Cemetery of Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be given to the Estes Cemetery, in honor of Jerry S. Wilson, PO Box 388, Coalfield, TN 37719 [From The Knoxville News Sentinel 7 Jan 2000]
WILSON, MRS. KATHERINE, born and raised in Petros, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in Carrolton, GA. She attended Central High School. She was preceded in death by her parents: Herbert and Dorothy Hunter; sisters: Della Foster and Dolly Evertt; and brothers: Frank Watson and Verlon Hunter; and half-sisters: Ada Itres, Mary Helen, and Lois Gertrude. She is survived by her husband, John Henry Wilson; Children: John Wilson Jr.and wife, Annette, Susan (Wilson) Hudgins and husband, Doyle, and Anthony Wilson; grandchildren: Jason Hudgins, Olivia Hudgins, Michael Morgan, Tabitha Hudgins, Crystal Hudgins, Hunter Wilson, Cassandra (Wilson) Reece and husband Jonathan, and Pvt. Jimmy Wilson; great grandchildren: Landon Hudgins, Paula Hudgins, Joshua Reece, and Thomas Reece; and Brothers: Jr Hunter and wife, Elaine and Don Hunter. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, May 8th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Mrs. Wilson will lie in state Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. with funeral services to follow at the Church of God of Prophesy in Petros. Bro. Stewart Slone and Bro. Tony Cathy will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Petros Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILSON, MR. KELLY M. – age 73, of Wartburg, passed away Monday, November 19, 2001. He was a Military Policeman in The United States Marines and a Veteran of World War II and The Korean Conflict. He retired from The Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, Michigan after 32 years of service and was a member of United Auto Workers Union. For 14 years, he worked at The Spur Station in Wartburg and most recently he was a “Door Greeter” for Wal-Mart in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Haywood and Freddie Butler Wilson and an infant sister, Marie Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara Chapman Wilson of Wartburg; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Randy Byrd of Wartburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Vickie Wilson of Coalfield, Marshall and Gail Wilson of Coalfield and Michael Wilson of Wartburg; four grandchildren, Lauren and Lindsey Byrd, Adriana Wilson and Josh Wilson;sisters, Dixie Howard of Oliver Springs, Juanita (Troy) Conley of Dayton, Ohio and Christine (Henry) Burton of Indiana; brother, Paul (Jo) Wilson of Kingston; very special cousin, David Heidle and wife, Yvonne; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 21, 2001 from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Ellis Patterson, Rev. Kenny Raines and Bro. David Acres officiating. A gravesideservice will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in The Union Church Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WILSON, MR. KENNETH PAUL – age 69 of Oakdale, formerly of Michigan, passed away Monday August 23, 2004 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was a cherished father, grandfather and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who know or ever met him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Ruth Wilson; parents, Pious and Enid Wilson; and one brother, Thomas Wilson. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Kathleen and Anthony Perry of Michigan; two grandchildren, Keith A. Perry and Toni Joyce Perry. A memorial service will be held at Davis Funeral Home Saturday August 28, 2004 from 1-4 p.m. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home of Harriman. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WILSON, MR. LOWELL T. “TOMMY” – age 76, of Wartburg, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 14, 2008. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. Retired from Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary where he was an active member of the Union. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Mae Frances Wilson; brothers, Reid, Clayton and Billy Wilson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Allen and Nellie McKinney. Survived by loving wife, Reba McKinney Wilson; brother and sister-in-law, Dickey and Mary Jo Wilson; sister-in-law, Doris Wilson; sisters-in-law, Betty McKinney; Carol and husband, Tom Henry, Judy and husband, Jr. Miller; brothers-in-law, Buddy and wife, Patsy McKinney, Clayton and wife, Doris McKinney, Max and wife, Mary McKinney, and Ed Henry; several special nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be Sunday at 2:00 PM at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Frick and Rev. Don Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WILSON, MR. PEARLY, age 75 of Wartburg, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2010 in the Roane Medical Center of Harriman. He was a retired Food Stewart of the Brushy Mt. Correctional Facility in Petros and a coal miner. He was an owner and operator of several restaurants. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Patterson Wilson.He is survived by sons: Hurley Wilson of Wartburg and Anthony Wilson of Oak Ridge; grandchildren: Erica Wilson of Coalfield, Tiffany Reynolds of Coalfield and Tameka Lowe of Wartburg; grandson: Logan Stout of Lancing; and several brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends
Tuesday May 25, 2010 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Morgan Memorial Gardens [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILSON, MRS. RACIE – age 84 of Wartburg, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Born January 28, 1924 in Windrock, Tn. She was the daughter of the late George and Louvernia Rickett. Racie’s first love was her family followed by her strong dedication to the Lord. She was a member of Big Mountain Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband of 64 years, Everett Wilson of Wartburg, TN; sons, James E. and wife Carolyn Wilson, Roger D. and wife Peggy Wilson; daughter, Jay and husband Danny Justice; grandsons, Brian (Dawn) Wilson, Scott (Shannin) Wilson, Barry (Jessica) Wilson, Dustin (Heather) Wilson and Cody Justice and several great-grandchildren; special niece, Kaye Moore; special nephews, James Moore and Claude Emmitt Wilson; sisters, Faye Carter, Ruth Binkley, Martha (Pat) Bullock
and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 27 2008 at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg from 5-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Big Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Duncan and Rev. Don Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in Anderson Memorial Gardens.
WILSON, REBA J., 65, died June 25, 2001. She was preceded by her husband, “:Boots” Wilson; parents Ellis and Lizzie Redmon; two sisters Charlotte Lamance and Betty Redmon. She is survived by her children Rose Human and husband Robert of Sunbright; Joe Melton of Oakdale and Mark Melton and wife Bonnie of Calhoun, Ga.; grandchildren, Jennifer, James and Leann Bunch; great-granddaughter, Bethany Makayla, daughter of James Bunch and Stephanie Montross; sisters, Cora Mae Bullen, Rema Lane and Edith and husband J. D. Overton, all of Wartburg; brothers, E. J. and wife Wilda Redmon, Ronnie and wife Judy Redmon and Ray and wife Irene Redmon, all of Wartburg; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Interment in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
WILSON, ROY EDWARD, age 60 , formerly of Sunbright , passed away on February 26, 2006 in San Francisco , California . He was the son of Harlin Wilson and Maude Ellen Hammond Wilson. [submitted]
WILSON, RUBY MAE., age 83, a resident of the Stevens community in Morgan County, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Harriman Health Care Center. She was born June 23, 1924, in LaFollette living most of her life in Morgan County. She was a member of the Stevens Baptist Church. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Gibson Brady and Ollie Mae Landrum Brady; by four brothers, Roy, Charlie, Bill, and Robert Brady; and by a sister, Bonnie Walton.She is survived by her three sons, Eugene Wilson of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., Avery Wilson of Oak Ridge, and Billy Wilson and wife, Pearl, of Oliver Springs; by three brothers, David, Michael, and Mark Wilson, all of Dalton, Ga.; and by a sister, Geneva Carroll of LaFollette, Tenn. The
family will receive friends Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, between the hours of 2 and 3:30 p.m. at the Union Valley Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Morgan officiating. Burial and graveside services will follow at the Union Valley Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Oak Ridger]
WILSON, MRS. SUSAN MARIE “SUSIE” KITTRELL – age 43, of Coalfield, passed away, Thursday July 27, 2006. She attended New Heights Baptist Church and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wartburg. She was a 1980 graduate of Central High School and a 1982 graduate of Roane State Community College. In 2004 she was elected to the Morgan County Property Assessor’s Office, after the retirement of her father. She was a very caring and loving mother and friend, and was known for her smile and outgoing personality. Preceded in death by her grandparents: Louis Kittrell and Beulah King, and Willey and Minnie Summers; and father-in-law, J.D. Wilson. Susie is survived by husband; Biff Wilson; sons: Chad, Boone, Dillon Wilson, and Adam Carroll and wife, Kerri; Grandson, Johnny Carroll all of Coalfield. Parents, Evert and Judy Summers Kittrell of Oakdale; brother and sister-in-law; Spook and Brenda Kittrell of Wartburg; nephew; Andrew; mother-in-law; Pauline Walton and husband Luther Walton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Claudette and Gary Jones, Paulette and Benny Goodman; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday July 29, 2006 at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg from 5 to 8 P.M. Funeral services will be Sunday 2 P.M. at Coalfield School with Rev. Tom Mooty, Rev. Randy Roper and Rev. Roy Langley officiating. Interment will follow in the Estes Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson will be taken to the school one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to New Heights Baptist Church. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 7/29/2006. ]
WILSON, MRS. VADA G., age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008 after a lengthy stay at Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer (Pudding) Wilson; five month old daughter, Lisa; parents: Roger and Nellie Gregory; brothers: Tom, Herb, and Bob Gregory; and sisters: Irma Lott and Joyce Wilson. She is survived by her children and their families: Larry and Josephine (Jo) Wilson, Carol and Gary Eicher, both of Wartburg; Roger Wilson of Dalton, GA, and Joy and Dennis Longmire of Lafollette. Sisters: Marie Broughton of Indiana and Nellie Smith of Kentucky; Brothers: Charles and Fred Gregory, both of Kentucky; Eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of friends and relatives. The family will receive friends Friday evening, May 30th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Gary Eicher officiating. A graveside service will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the Union Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILSON, WILLIAM F. “BILLY”, 77, Wartburg, passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 in the Roane Medical Center. He was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church and worked in the T.V. sales and service business in Harriman and surrounding areas. He was preceded in death by wife, Violet Freels Wilson; son-in-law, Douglas Weimers; parents, Bill and Mae Wilson; and brothers, Reed and Clayton Wilson. He is survived by children, William Wilson and wife Sissy of Conyers, Ga., Cheryl Weimers of Asheville, N.C., and Kathy Sparks and husband Rick of Austin, Texas; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles R. “Dickey” and Mary Jo Wilson and Lowell T. “Tommy” and Reba Wilson of Wartburg; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service was Monday at 11 a.m. in Liberty Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Frick officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. [Roane County News]
WILSON, WILMA KATHLEEN, age 71 of the Stephens community, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2006 after an extended illness. She is now rejoicing in heaven with those who have preceded her in death. Her father, Author Allen Boyd and her mother, Eliza Victoria Boyd. She is survived by her loving husband, Carl Wilson of the Stephens community, Children, Geraldine Hall and husband, Sylvester of Joyner, Eddie Wilson and wife Becky of Clinton, Renea McMahan and husband David of Clinton, Troy Wilson and wife Tami of Coalfield, Kim Duncan and husband, Jody of Wartburg. Grandchildren, Jason Hall, Jeremy Hall, Jacob and Jessica Wilson, Cierra Sheldon and Jerika McMahan. Great-grandchildren, Jordan Hall and Michael Hall. 2 very special friends, Valerie Henry and Linda Cole. Also close to our hearts, Alicia Ellis, Melissa Asherry, Judy Stephens, Sherillyn Wheeler and Wilma Daniels from the Amedisys Home Health Care of Jamestown. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 4, 2006 from 11:00 till 12:00 p.m. at Stephens Baptist Church, Stephens. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 with Bro. Joey Cagley officiating. Internment will follow in the Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home of Wartburg in charge of arraignments. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WILSON, VIOLET FREELS, 70, Kingston, formerly of Morgan County, died March 12, 2001 in Chattanooga. Preceded by her father, John Raymond Freels and one brother, John Raymond Freels, Jr. Survivors: husband, William ‘Billy’ Wilson of Kingston; son William Wilson, Jr., of Atlanta, Ga.; daughters, Cheryl Wiemers of Huston, Texas and Kathy Sparks of Austin, Texas; mother Rosa Hicks of Wartburg; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, Robert Freels of Harriman and Gary Freels of Wartburg; sister, Rema Summers of Eldorado, Ill. Burial in Liberty Cemetery, Wartburg. [Morgan County News]
WINCHESTER, MRS. BETTY H., age 87, a resident of Rockford, TN, formerly of Harriman, TN passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at her home. She was born July 14, 1922 in Sunbright, TN to John F. & Alice Barnes Hatfield. Mrs. Winchester was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Harriman and loved the Lord. During WWII, she was a Rosie the Riveter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Winchester; son, David Winchester; infant son, Thomas Edward Winchester; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers.Survivors include: Daughters: Linda Hall & husband, Bill of Florence, SC., Mary Barlow & husband, Richard of Rockford, TN: Sons: Robert Winchester & wife, Elizabeth of Mineral Springs, NC, Sam Winchester & wife, Missi of Harriman, TNGrandchildren:Stacy White & husband, Chad of Florence, SC; Wesley Brewer of Rockwood, TNAlicia Bailey of Harriman, TN, Ashley Smith of Harriman, TN, Greg Winchester & wife, Lynn of Charlotte, NC, Paula Coonrod & husband, David of NC, Jeremy Barlow & wife, Tiffany of Knoxville, TN. Scott Barlow & wife, Melissa of Evensville, TN; 13 Great Grandchildren; Special Cousin: Jo Barnes; Special Friends: Beulah Clark of Harriman, TN; Carolyn Griffin of Rockwood, TN. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 8 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Ralph Nance officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Willard Park Cemetery in Harriman. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. at the Evans Mortuary.[Evans Mortuary]
WINEGAR, MRS. JUNIE EVELYN COLLINS, age 81 of Lancing, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. She was a life long charter member of Shady Grove Baptist Church of Lancing, where she worshipped her Lord and Savior with great joy. Junie was born on October 31, 1927, one of many children of the late George Will and Annie (Burns) Collins of Lancing. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Homer Winegar; son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Melissa Winegar; granddaughters: Alisha and Meghan Winegar; soon to be grandson-in-law, Justin Dagley; sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Raymond Newberry, all of Wartburg; sister, Reathie Bonham of Allardt and a host of family and friends. Special caregivers: Janet Wormsley, Linda Scott, and the staff at the Morgan County Medical Center of Wartburg. The family will receive friends Friday evening, April 3, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, TN. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 4, 2009, 1:00 P.M. at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Lancing, TN with Rev. Bill Durham officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pall bearers: Kenny Newberry, Curtis Diden, Todd Newberry, David Keathley, Derick Newberry, and Mark Langley. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WINGER, ALBERTA LOUISE McGRATH, 89, Dayton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2002 in Kettering Memorial Hospital. She was born and raised in Burrville, moving to Dayton in 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Jennings Winger in 1990; parents George Henry Glover McGrath and Lucinda Goff of Burrville; sisters Ruth Miller, Rama LaRue, Peggy Rainey and Joyce Willis; and brother George McGrath III. She is survived by one sister Jessie Riegel of Washington, D.C.; son, William R. Winger Sr. and his wife Carolyn; one grandson William R. Winger Jr. and his wife Roseanne; one granddaughter Wendolyn Lewis and her husband Vincent, all of Dayton; four great-granddaughters, Gabrielle and Gretchen Winger and and Michelle Megan Lewis; and many nieces and nephews. Alberta was employed by Rike’s Dept. Store for 17 years and retired to Fort Meyers, Fla., and returned to Dayton in 1986. She was a member of Central Christian church and enjoyed quilting. Services were held Saturday, April 20 at 11 a.m. in Routsong Funeral Home, Ohio, with Rev. David P. Turner officiating. A graveside service was held Monday at 10 a.m. in Burrville in Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Rev. Christy Baines officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Central Christain Church Memorial Fund, 1200 Forrer Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45429 or to the Mt. Vernon Cemetery Memorial Fund, c/o George McGrath, 394 Burrville School Rd., Sunbright, TN., 37872. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
WINNINGHAM, MR. PERRY SHERMAN, age 80 of Wartburg, passed away Thursday, October 15th, 2009 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mr. Winningham was born March 15, 1929 in Jamestown, TN. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and a member of Adams Hill Church.Mr. Winningham was preceded in death by four brothers: Obid, Jason, James, and Barrney Winningham; three sisters: Mary Ethel Winningham, Frankie Lena Winningham, and Myrtle Ann Ferrell; mother: Laura (Conaster) Winningham; father: Perry Bradford Winningham; and his first wife: Deloris Joan Newport Winningham.Mr. Winningham is survived by his wife, Gladys Pearl Winningham; two sisters: Mable Pugh and Elva Hall both of Ohio; two step-daughters: Debi McGee and husband, Troy of Georgia and Calysta Gerhart and husband, Steve of Tennessee. One step-son: Hassel Ayers and wife, Deanna of Tennessee; seven step grandchildren; and six step great, grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 18th, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Danny Jones officiating. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 19th at 11:00 a.m. in the Heritage Baptist Church Cemetery, Sunbright.[Schubert Funeral Home]
WINNIE, FLORA LESLIE – age 85 , passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 19, 2003. She was a member of the Mossy Grove Baptist Church and of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her son, Gene Winnie. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ted Winnie; children, Ray Winnie, Fay Smallwood, Ruby Sims, and Joan Jordan; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Noah Howard; sister, Lora Carter; many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, March 21, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. with Bro. Clayton Duncan officiating. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, 11 a.m. in Morgan Memorial Gardens.
[Knoxville News Sentinal]
WINNIE, HOWELL B. (TED), AGE 85 OF MOSSY GROVE, PASSED AWAY MONDAY, MAY 19, 2003 AT HIS HOME. HE WAS A SHRINER AND ALSO A MASON, BEING A MEMBER OF EMERALD LODGE #377. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS WIFE, FLORA (HOWARD) WINNIE WHO PASSED ON MARCH 19, 2003; SON, GENE WINNIE. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS CHILDREN, RAY WINNIE, FAY SMALLWOOD, RUBY SIMS AND JOAN JORDAN; TEN GRANDCHILDREN AND ELEVEN GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN; SISTERS, ANITA MORGAN OF WARTBURG AND JOSEPHINE HEIDEL OF MISSISSIPPI. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 2003 FROM 6-8 PM AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BEGIN AT 8 PM WITH BRO. CLAYTON DUNCAN AND BRO. DENNIS JARNIGAN OFFICIATING. A MASONIC MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL ALSO BE HELD. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE AT 11 A. M. FRIDAY IN MORGAN MEMORIAL GARDENS. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WINNIE, JOHN LEE, 91, of Redford, Mich., formerly of Morgan County, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. He is survived by his wive Viola Hall Winnie; son Billy Winnie and his wife Betty of Taylor, Mich.’ duaghters, Wanda Handrickson and her husband Tommy of Escondido, Calif., and Virginia Stanfill and her late husband Bill of Livonia, Mich.; eight grandhcildren, nine great grandchildren; brother, Ted Winnie and his wife Dolly of Wartburg; sisters, Anita Morgan and her husband Roy of Lancing and Josephine Heidel of Tupelo, Miss, and a host of relatives and friends. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church of Reford, Mich. Funeral services were held on Feb. 14, 20012 in Westland, Mich. Burial and graveside services were held at the Parkview Cemetery in Livonia, Mich. [Morgan County News]
WINNINGHAM , ESTELLA, of Sunbright, died, July 6, 1988 in U.T. Hospital. She is surviuved by one brother and two sisters, and a close fried, Margaret Ooten. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WINSTEAD, BILLY JOE (YOGI) – age 74 of Rogersville passed away Friday, March 27, 2009 at Signature Healthcare of Rogersville. He was born on November 14, 1934 in Rogersville. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Wartburg. He graduated from Rogersville High School in 1955 where he was a stellar athlete in basketball, football, baseball and track. While in high school, he and his brother, Jid were members of the Rogersville All-Star Softball Team that represented the State of Tennessee in the World Softball Tournament. In his senior year their teams were the only undefeated teams in the state during the regular season in all four sports. He later played college football for the University of Tennessee as a freshman and later transferred to Iowa State and the University of Corpus Christi where he obtained his college degree. After college he played football in the Canadian League in Montreal. He worked as a physical education teacher and coached both football and basketball at Sunbright, Oakdale, and Wartburg High Schools. He retired from the Hawkins County School System as a physical education teacher. During his later years, Yogi was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with his Rogersville golf buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents, William James and Margaret Bailey Winstead; and brother, Jid Winstead. He is survived by his son, Tyler Joseph Winstead of Wartburg; brothers,Gerald Winstead and wife, Jean of Rogersville and Dickie Winstead of Miami, Florida; sister-in-law, Wilma Winstead of Rogersville; special aunts and uncle, Elizabeth Winstead of Strawberry
Plains and Sam and Blanche Winstead of Hampton, South Carolina; one niece and four nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30 P.M. Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Colboch- Price Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 P.M. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John Freitag officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery. Colboch- Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is serving the Winstead family. Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel from 3/28/2009 – 3/29/2009
WINTERS, DONALD MORGAN – age 61, of Knoxville, died at his home at 1:25 p.m. Sunday September 23, 2001. He is a member of Arlington Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Morgan and Jessie Winters; brother, Tommy Winters; grandchild, Little Don; uncle, Lester Burgess. Survivors: wife, Ann Winters; sons and daughters in law, Mitch and Kim, Randy and Kristi, Chad and Debbie; grandchildren, Erin, Julie, Miranda, Brandon, Ben, Jacob, Triston, Taylor and Anna Faye; sisters, Sharon Cox and Sheila Davidson; brother, Charles Winters; uncles, Lonnie, R.P. and Sam Burgess. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Tuesday, Stevens Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Louis Branch and Rev. Charlie McGill will officiate. Family and friends will meet at Stevens at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday to go in procession for a 1 p.m. graveside service and interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Robert Williams, Jim Hubbs, Ronnie Cummins, Lloyd Cabe, J.D. Reynolds, Steve Houser, Buck Jackson, Bobby Green, Duward Peters and Reed McAbee. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WINTON, LORRAINE JOYNER, 97, formerly of Wartburg and Cleveland, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006. Born June 27, 1908 in Wartburg, daughter of the late Minnie Love Joyner and Charles W. Joyner of Wartburg, wife for 60 years of the late Frank R. Winton. She is survived by daughter, Linda Winton Smith (C. Gibbs Smith, Jr.) of Nashville; brothers, Russell L. Joyner of Wartburg and Ira V. Joyner of Petros; two grandsons, Stuart Winton Smith and Christopher Gibbs Smith (Charlotte) of Nashville; four great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. In 1961 Mrs. Winton received a B.S. degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College. She started teaching at Joyner School in Morgan County and finished at Arnold in Cleveland City Schools. She received a signal honor life membership in the Tennessee Congress of Parents & Teachers, past president of Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary teacher’s sorority. She enjoyed the process of teaching young children to learn and develop. Her home for the last 12 years has been in Nashville.Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 in Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Services will be at 2 p.m. conducted by Dr. Jim West of Petros Baptist Church. Burial at Liberty Church Cemetery. Mrs. Winton was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 340 Church Street N.E., Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 or the American Cancer Society. [Roane County News]
WINTON, RUTH NELLIE – age 95, passed away Dec. 2, 1999. Formerly of Petros and Oak Ridge. She was the daughter of the late John Lenoir and Dora Brasel Winton; sister of the late Frank Randall Winton. Miss Winton is a retired school teacher. “Miss Ruth” started teaching in 1922 at Petros, in 1931 she taught history at Central High in Wartburg, Superintendent of Morgan County Schools in 1939-1940, Principal and taught at Petros School in Aug. 1942. In 1944 she began teaching at Cedar Hill in Oak Ridge, later taught at Robertsville Junior High, Pine Valley, and retired in 1969 from Elm Grove. During these years she lived in Oak Ridge during school and summers at the family farm in Petros. Miss Winton received a B.S. Degree in Education, a M.A. degree in history from the University of Tennessee. She is a charter member of the Oak Ridge Chapter of Delta Kamma Gamma Society for teachers, President of East Tenn. Retired Teachers Association from 1970-1973, and organized the Oak Ridge Chapter in 1971, served as President. In 1985 Oak Ridge Retired Teachers Association started a student scholarship in the name of Ruth Winton, scholarships have been given each year. During her retirement years, Miss Winton worked and lobbied to increase the retirement benefits of Tenn. teachers. Survivors include niece, Linda Winton (Gibbs) Smith; sister-in-law, Lorraine Joyner Winton; grandnephews, Stuart Winton (Amy) Smith, Christopher Gibbs (Charlotte) Smith, and three grand-grand nephews and one grand-grand niece, all of Nashville. Interment in the Brasel Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WITMER, PAUL, April 14, 1926 — May 28, 2007; Funeral services for Paul Reuben Witmer, 81, of Deer Lodge, TN, were held May 31 2007,at Mt. Zion Mennonite Church with Marion Garber, Eli D. Yoder, John Yoder and Harlan Garber officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery. Mr. Witmer was born April 14, 1926 in Columbiana, OH, to the late Phares M. and Minnie Rhodes Witmer. He died suddenly Monday, May 28, 2007, at his home from injuries sustained while felling a tree.Mr. Witmer was a farmer. His family and friends have been blessed by his faithful Christian example. He loved the Lord and was a member of the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Martin Witmer of Deer Lodge; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Marlene Witmer of Deer Lodge; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sarah and Jesse Myers of Sparta, Barbara Witmer, and Susan and Paul Troyer, all of Deer Lodge; four brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Martha Witmer of Harrisonburg, VA, Joseph and Betty Witmer of Port Republic, VA, Samuel and Florence Witmer of Broadway, VA, and Amos and Julia Witmer of Dayton, VA; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary and Nathan Showalter of Mt. Solon, VA, and Naomi Witmer of Dayton, VA; nine grandchildren, Nathan, Matthew, Sarah, Andrew and Gabriel Witmer and Anna Ruth, Stephen, Lavina and Silas Myers.In addition to his parents, Mr. Witmer was preceded in death by a brother, John Witmer, and a sister, Ruth Witmer. Pallbearers were Luke Witmer, Aaron Witmer, Curtis Witmer, Martin Kulp, Jason Witmer and George Kulp.The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church. They wish to express their appreciation for the prayers and many expressions of kindness and sympathy shown them during this time. Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. [Crossville Chronicle]
WITTE, MICHAEL ‘MIKE’ 49, Oakdale, died May 8, 2001 in Ore City, Texas. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded by his father, Jack Witte. Survivors, wife, Penny Kind Witte; daughter, Sonya of Oakdale; sons, Joseph of Oakdale, Tommy and Stephen, both of Oak Ridge and Ronald of Oakdale; mother Mary Ann Witte of Glorida and sister, Mary Ann Mayer of Michigan. Interment in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. [Morgan County News]
WOLF,MARGARET JUNE McPETERS 64, formerly of Wartburg, died in Houston, Tx., 4/10/1999. Survived by husband, Robert W. Wolf; sons David and wife Debbie Frederick and James Darris and Karen Frederick; daughter, Pamela Sue Frederick; brothers, Leon, Louis and Thomas McPeters; sisters, Edith Button, Agnes McGrew and Joyce Lowe; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Burial In Flat Fork Cemetery, Wartburg. [Morgan County News]
WOJTASIAK, BERNARD, 60, Deer Lodge, died Aug. 6, 1999. Preceded by parents Edmund and Felicia Maciejewski Wojtasiak. Survivors: sister, Ursula W. Smith, niece, Debbie Smith and nephew Dough Smith; two great nieces and one great nephew. Burail in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WOMBLES, DONALD RAY, 63, Harriman, (formerly of Oakdale and Middlesboro, Ky.) died June 30, 2001 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was preceded by his parents Ernest and Georgia Wombles; his wife Shirley (Cromwell) Wombles; and one sister Peggy Wombles Rouse. He is survived by his two sons, David Wombles of Loudon and Johnny (John Sydney) Wombles of Harriman; two daughters Donna (Ann Wombles) Webb of Harriman and Rebecca Sue Wombles ( “Becky”) Hampton of Rockwood; five brothers, William, Dallas, Ernest and Jackie Wombles all of Knoxville and Danny Wombles of Harriman; one aunt, Erma McDaniels of Indiana; special friend and sister-in-law, Sue Gilbert and several nieces and nephews and friends. Interment was in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. Rev. Tommy Kilby officiating, Davis Funeral Home, Harriman in charge. [Morgan County News]
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WOMBLES, SHIRLEY ANN CROMWELL, 40, of Oakdale, died April 5, 1983. Preceded indeath by her father, Roscoe Cromwell and mother, Rhoda Brown-Engert Cromwell Portelli, and a sister, Gladys Pierce. Survivors: husband, Donald R. Wombles of Oakdale, daughters, Donna Webb and Rebecca Hampton, two sons; David and Johnny , all of Oakdale; step-mother, Stella Cromwell. Sisters; Francie Ray, Sue Gilbert, and Joyce Cromwell: brothers, James, Hubert, Gordon and Leslie. Interment in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. (Morgan County News)
WOODALL, ANTHONY DOUGLAS, 29, of Lancing, TN, passed away Dec. 11, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 14 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, with interment in Old Potter’s Chapel Cemetery. Nathan Beasley officiated. Mr. Woodall was born Nov. 25, 1973, in Roane County, TN. Survivors include his wife, Andrea Alicia Woodall; daughter, Chelsea Rayne Henshaw; mother and stepfather, Virginia Faye and Jim Deadrick; sisters and brothers-in-law, Tina and Dale Smith, and Tracy and Scott Strand; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ronald and Stephanie Henshaw; brother-in-law and his wife, Shawn and Elizabeth Henshaw; sister-in-law, Christine Henshaw; nieces and nephew, Camellia, Amanda and Nathan; and a host of special family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, George Douglas Woodall. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. [Crossville Chronicle]
WOODARD, MR CHARLES, age 65, of Sunbright, passed away Monday October 13, 2008. He was preceded in death by parents; Mack C. and Delphia Woodard. Brothers; Ray and James Woodard, sister; Betty Pulliam, nephew; Milford Fairchild. Mr. Woodard is survived by sons; Charles Woodard and wife Regina, David Woodard and wife Debra Daughters; Deborah McCollough, Pamela Tripplet and husband Paul. 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren all of Georgia. Brother; Billy Woodard and wife Sue of Sunbright, sisters; Patsy Fairchild and husband Ray, Shirley Faye Phillips and husband Dean all of Glenmary. Former wife; Margie Crum of Signal Mtn, Tn. also several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, October 15, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Russell Jones officiating.Graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 A.M., Coal Hill Cemetery, Glenmary, Tn. [www.schubertfuneralhome.com]
WOODS, AUSTIN ALVIN, 68, Coalfield, died Dec. 15, 1999. Preceded by parents, William C. Woods and Nellie Jones Woods; first wife, Frankie Woods; brothers, Otto, Hubert and Ellis Woods; sisters, Carrie Honaker and Cassie Musselwhite. Survivors, wife Darlene Woods; children:, Austin Otto Woods and wife Sandra; Nell Mathews and husband Rick, Samuel Ray Woods, Alvin H. Woods and wife Tina and Tim Shellenberg; six grandchildren; brother, Robert Woods; sisters, Wilma Foraker, Mary Kathryn Davis and husband Jerome. Mr. Woods was born July 30, 1931 in Coalfield. Burial in Woods Cemetery, Coalfield. [Morgan County News]
WOOD, BEATRICE LOUISE, 91, of Coalfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at her home in Coalfield.Born Nov. 25, 1911, in Petros, she was a lifelong resident of Morgan County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Coalfield. Mrs. Wood is survived by two daughters, Marjorie Chadwick and her husband, Mitchell, and JoAnn Wormsley and her husband, Willis, all of Coalfield; and eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Mae Fritts of Oak Ridge and Roberta Futrell of Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her parents, Harrie and Angeline Shelby Ashley; her husband, Joseph Wood; two sons, Donald Wood and Tommy Wood; and another daughter, Bobbie Sexton. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield with the Rev. Rob Clayton officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of donations to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Guy Jones Road, Oliver Springs, TN 37840.
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<<Beatrice was a direct descendent of Sarah Langley and Josiah Ashley, who died as a POW in Andersonville prison during the civil war. Her father, Harry Ashley, lost his first two wives: one died due to child birth, one was a victim of the great flu epidemic, both are buried in the old Petros cemetary at the top of the hill. Harry then married my grandmother, Lillie Victoria Brewer (d. of William Matthew & Eliza (Privette) Brewer, buried in Liberty Cemetery). Harry and Lillie raised his children by his previous marriages and then had 7 more! Harry’s children were born over a period of @ 40 years! Harry and Lillie are buried in Petros along with their sons, Ray & Charles>>. [Additional info submitted by Deborah Futrell Eubank]
WOODS, MRS. BETTY SUE JUSTES, age 64, of Wartburg, went to be with her Beloved Savior, on Sunday November 16, 2008. She was a loving wife,mother and grandmother. She was a member of Armes Chapel Baptist Church.Preceded in death by parents; Walter and Cozetta Justes, and husband of 33 years James A. Woods. Mrs. Woods is survived by son; Kenny Woods; Daughters; Phyllis Phillips and husband Robert, Cozetta Bunch and husband Jerry; Angela Knight and husband Randy. A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brothers; Junior Justes and Glen Justes; Sisters; Carolyn Justes and Nancy Potter all of Wartburg, Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends Monday, November 17, 2008 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Perry Spurling officiating.Graveside service will be Tuesday, November 18 at 11:00 A.M. in the Armes Chapel Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WOODS, BILLY A. “BUCK”, 65, Oliver Springs, died Sept 26, 2002. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Woods; and a son Billy D. Woods. He is survived by wife of 46 years Glen Morgan Woods of Oliver Springs; sons, Wayne Woods and wife Trisha of Oliver Springs and Paul Woods and wife Sandy of Oliver Springs; daughter Lisa Dunaway and fiance William Beal of Knoxville; mother Pauline Woods of Oliver Springs; 3 grandchildren; brothers, Harold J. Woods of Nashville, Robert Woods Jr. of Oliver Springs and Fred Woods of Oliver Springs; sisters, Charlene Laymance of Wartburg, Lois Hester of Harriman and Thelma Sue Smith of Covington, Ga. Mr. Woods was born May 14, 1937 in Petros. He was employed with the Roane County Hwy. Dept. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Eastfork Masonic Lodge #460 F. & A.M. He was also a U.S. Navy Veteran. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. Burial and graveside services were at Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Anderson County. Sharp Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
WOODS, DONALD REECE ARMES, died Dec. 3, 2000 in Johnson City. Preceded by Zula Hallie Ann Burgess Armes; foster parents, Leo and Carry Woods; brothers, James Ellis Armes and Johnny Ray Armes. Survivors: father, John Henry Armes of Wartburg; sister, Betty Fay Pierce and husband Robert of Hebron, Ind.; brothers, Samuel Henry Armes and wife Wanda of Clinton, Brinklin Matthew Armes of Lake Station, Ind., Thomas Daniel Armes of Dyersburg, Tenn and David Edward Portwood and wife Wilma of Wartburg and a host of nieces and nephews. Interment in Covington Cemetery in Wartburg. [Morgan County News]
WOODS, DONALD HERBERT, 49, of Coalfield died at Oak Ridge Hospital Survivors, mother, Beatrice Ashley Woods, Coalfield; brother, Tommy Woods, Harriman; sisters, Bobbie, (Ralph) Sexton; Marjorie, (Mitchell) Chadwick and JoAnn (Willis) Wormsley, all of Coalfield. Interment in Estes Cemetery, Coalfield. (Morgan County News)
WOODS, MRS. ESTIE L. – age 86 of Wartburg, after a lengthy illness at home, went to be with Jesus in her Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 4, 2006. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: husband of 63 years, Charles M. Woods; children, Donnie Sue, Charles Jr., Mary Magdalene, Dorothy Marie and James Woods; parents, William and Cora Hood; brothers, Leon, Frank and Ivan Hood; and sister, June Sandlin. Mrs. Woods is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Eugenia Woods of Wartburg, Leslie and Diane Woods of Kingston, Robert and Gail Woods of Kingston, Stanley and Cathy Woods of Lancing, Wayne and Pam Woods of Kingston; daughters and sons-in-law, J.C. and June Francis of Wartburg, Mack and Charlene Hall of Kingston, Bobby and Betty Hawn of Wartburg, Don and Helen Putz of Wartburg, Steve and Gail Walker of Wartburg; daughter, Barbara Hall of Harriman; daughter-in-law, Betty Woods of Wartburg; 34 grandchildren; 68 great grandchildren and 21 great-great grandchildren; sister, Dollie Mae Ellis of Wartburg; and brother, Curtis Hood of Coalfield; a host of nieces and nephews and a loving church family also survive. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, April 6, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Pastor Bret Pallotta officiating. Graveside service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Morgan Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements [Knoxville News Sentinel]
WOODS, MR. GARY, age 67 of Wartburg, passed away Thursday April 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by wife Barbara Woods, parents; Charles and Estie Woods and brother; James Woods. Mr. Woods is survived by daughter; Lisa Woods; Step-daughter Cathy Shaffer, Step-sons; Curt Shaffer and James Kirby; Grandchildren; Barbara Woods, Joshua Woods, Sean Woods and Nicholas Woods, several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sisters; June Francis, Charlene Hall, Betty Hawn, Helen Putz, Gail Walker, Barbara Hall. Brothers; Lelsie Woods, Robert Woods, Stanley Woods and Wayne Woods. Several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, April 26, 2010 from 6:00 to8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Bret Pallotta officiating. Graveside service will be Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WOODS, GLEN DEAN MORGAN, age 70, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mrs. Woods was born on the 17th day of March, 1940 in Devonia. She moved to Petros in her early childhood, later moving to Texas and Ohio before moving to Oliver Springs in 1984. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. In addition to caring for her family she enjoyed going to the casino, flea markets, yard sales and flower gardening. Before her retirement she was employed at Austin Powder, Inc. Glen was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Billy Arthur Woods, by a son, Billy Dean Woods, by parents, John H. Morgan and Anna Mae Morgan Cook and by a brother, Roy Hunter. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Beal and husband, William of Knoxville, by sons; Wayne Woods and wife, Trisha and Paul David Woods and companion, Diane all of Oliver Springs, by grandchildren; Stephanie D. Day of Knoxville, David and Nicky Woods of Oliver Springs, Amanda Woods of McArthur, OH, Kailei Duncan-Woods, Quintin Duncan-Woods and Harleigh Woods of Oliver Springs and by a great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Dixon of Knoxville. She is also survived by a brother, Russell Morgan and wife Nora of Oliver Springs, by sisters; Marion June Morgan, Helen Ashley, Sherri Hopper and husband, Julian of Oliver Springs and Charlotte Lagasse of Clinton, by a daughter-in-law, Sandy Woods of Oliver Springs, a sister-in-law, Ruthie Hunter of Andover, OH, by several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Shawnee Gregg, and by a special friend, Frances Lane.The family will receive friends Monday, August 23, 2010 between the hours of 6:00and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tommy Hensley officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 am at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family expressed their gratitude to the nursing staff of the 4th floor at Methodist Medical Center. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Sharp Funeral Home]
WOODS, MRS. JEAN ISHAM, age 80, resident of the Briarcliff Health Care Center, formerly of Wartburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 1, 2005. She was a member of the Wartburg Church of the Narzarene. Preceeded in death by her husband, Jerry Woods, parents, James Sherman and Ollie Barnes Isham, brother, Ruben Isham and sister, Faye Isham Hargis. Surviving; Daughter; Susan Woods (Forgety) Grandchildren; Jessica Forgety, Jeremy and wife, Shelley Forgety; Great Grandchildren; Joseph and Abigail Stough, Ashlynn and Myrah Forgety, all of Oak Ridge. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 3rd, Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Monday 2 p.m. with Rev. Norman Cox officiating. Interment will be in the Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WOODS, LUTHER C., 88, of the Joyner Community died Friday, Nov. 24, 1995, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridige. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for 52 years and was retired from the Tennessee Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lacy Woods, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Myrtle Woods; daughter and son-in-law Jean and Samuel Justice of Atlanta, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law Charles and Thelma Woods of Burlington, New.Jeresy; grandchildren Donna, Ted, Ronnie, Melodee, Gail, Terry, Gary, Lorie, Kathy, Mike and Danny; and great-grandchildren Hilary, Lisa, Phillip, Nicole, Amanda, Matthew, Alyssa and Shelbi. He is also survived by two sisters Katy and Lucille;one brother Noah Woods; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday evening, Nov 26,1995, with Rev. Ronnie Jones and Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating at Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg. Graveside services were Monday at 11 a.m. at the Union Church Cemetery. [Submitted]
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WOODS, MYRTLE, 91, of the Joyner community passed away April 8, 1996 in the Cobb Medical Center in Austell, Ga. She was a native of Morgan County, but had recently made her home with her daughter and son-in-law in Austell, Ga. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Luther Woods; parents Daniel and Tilda Langley; and five sisters and one brother. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Charles and Thelma Woods of Burlington, New Jeresy; daughter and son-in-law Jean and Samuel Justice of Austell, Ga.; grandchildren Donna and Ted of Kansas, Ronnie and Melodee of Ga. Gail and Terry of Ga.; Gary and Lorie, Mike and Kathy and Danny all of New Jersey. great-grandchildren Hilary and Lisa of Kansas, Phillip, Nicole, Amanda and Matthew of. Ga., Alyssa and Shelbi of New Jeresy; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 11, 1996 at 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Jones and Rev Mark Caldwell officiating. Graveside services were held Friday morning at 11 a.m. in the Union Church Cemetery. [Submitted]
WOODS, NOAH – age 85 of the Joyner Community, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at the Lifecare Center of Morgan County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Italy Lowe Woods; parents, James and Lacy Woods; son, Terry Woods. He is survived by sons, James, Richard, Ellis, Leamon, Junior, Lawrence, and Randall, all of Oliver Springs, and Keith Prophet of Oakdale; daughters, Rosa Lee Armes of Knoxville and Gail Thomas of Wartburg; eight grandsons; 4 granddaughters; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Wilson and Katy Woods, both of Oliver Springs. The family will receive friends Friday, October 26, 2001 from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Bro. Jim Phillips officiating. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Union Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WOODS, ROBERT HOWARD, JR., decorated Korean and Vietnam Veteran, age 70, of Coalfield, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at his home. Born April 24, 1934, in Coalfield, he was the son of William C. Woods and Nella Jones Woods. Mr. Woods was a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran of both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He received several commendations including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendations and a Combat Action Ribbon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Otto Woods, Austin Woods, Hubert Woods and Ellis Woods, and by two sisters, Carrie Honaker and Cassie Musselwhite. Mr. Woods is survived by his wife, Josephine Spurlock Woods; and by seven children, Robert Howard Woods Jr. and wife, Vicki, of Jacksonville, Fla., Faye Bruce and husband, Wayne, Woody McLemore and wife, Shirley, and Sue Oneal and husband, Charlie, all of Phenix City, Ala., Sandra Newbold and husband, Dan, of Ocean Springs, Miss., Sue Williams and husband, James, of High Point, N.C., and Karen Cook and husband, Allen, of Greenville, S.C. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wilma Foraker and Catherine Davis, both of Oliver Springs; and by several cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2004, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with Chester Woods officiating. Burial will follow at Woods Cemetery in Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]
WOODS, SAMUEL R., 50, of Coalfield, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in Roane Medical Center, Harriman. Born Dec. 19, 1958, in Oak Ridge, he was a lifelong resident of Coalfield. He was a God-fearing man and a master craftsman who enjoyed woodworking and horses. He was a carpenter who mastered all aspects of home building, including electrical and plumbing. He was preceded in death by parents, Austin A. Woods and Frankie Pride Woods; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Woods; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Pride.Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Jeff Byrd of Oak Ridge; sister and brother-in-law, Fran and Rick Mathews of Claxton; brothers, Austin O. Woods of Harriman and Alvin H. Woods of Coalfield; niece, Lori Matthews; nephews, David Woods, A.J. Woods and T.J. Woods; special friends, Mike Wallace and Terry Anderson; and extended family. Graveside service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday,Sept. 7, at Indian Creek Cemetery, with the Rev. Chester Woods officiating. Sharp Funeral Home, Oliver Springs, is in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]
WOODS, MRS. RUBY KATHLEEN “KASSIE” WILSON, age 91, of Maryville, passed peacefully in her sleep at home. (date of death not given) She was preceded in death by her parents, William Howard and Minnie Lee Wilson; husband, Walter R. Woods; son, Allen Jerome Woods; sister, Jean Wilson Willocks; brother, William H. Wilson, Jr. She is survived by her son, Donald R. Woods and wife Faye; daughter, Billie Woods Patton; grandchildren, Walter Alan Woods and wife, Lesa, Michael Ryan Patton and Laci Rae Patton; sisters, Betty Wilson Duncan and Joanne Barger; brother, Verda Lee Wilson. The family will receive friends Monday, July 25, 2005 from 6-7 pm at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Maryville, TN. A memorial service will begin at 7 pm with Rev. Raymond Burnett officiating. On Tuesday, July 26, 2005 a visitation will be held from 3-4 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg with funeral service beginning at 4 pm. Interment will follow in Union Church Cemetery [Knoxville News Sentinal]
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WOODS, TERRY LEE, age 9, died of injuries received in an automobile accident. Preceded by mother Mrs. Italy Lowe Woods; Survivors: sister, Rosa-Lee Armes; brothers, James, Richard, Ellis, Leamon, Lawrence, Junior, Randol and Keith Woods; grandmotehr Maggie Low. Burial in Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News dated 2/18/1965]
WOOLUM, MR. BART F. – age 95, of Lancing, departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at Morgan County Life Care Center. He was a member of The Deer Lodge First Baptist Church and was a Naval Veteran of World War II, having served in The C.Bee’s. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Betty Woolum; four sisters, Nell, Jo, Johnnie and Edna; two brothers, Reuben and White Woolum. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Odessa Redmon Woolum; son and wife, Wayne and Ruann of Oliver Springs; granddaughters, Frances and Hannah of Clinton; sister, Jean Beasley of Wartburg; nieces, Joann K. Potter, Barbara Redick, Betty Briggs and Paulette Tucker, all of Wartburg; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 6, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Pat McGee officiating. Interment, with Full Military Honors by East Tennessee Honor Guard, will follow in the Wartburg City Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
WOOLUM,BEN F. age 71, died Saturday evening at the Harriman Hospital. He is survived by his wife Betty White Woolum, three sons, Bart, Ruben, of Wartburg, White of U.S. Navy, five daughters, Mrs. E.S. Hughes [formerly Mrs. John Davis Freytag} {Nell}, of Somerset, Ky., Miss Joie M. Woolum of Wartburg, Mrs. Edna Shannon, Mrs. Johnnie Wirt, and Mrs Charles Cosby of Oak Ridge. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday from Wartburg Baptist Church with Rev.J. L. Stafford officiating: burial in Liberty Cemetery; Schubert’s in charge. [This is in the Morgan County News in 1946. Death was either October 22, or a few days before. There is a Notice To Creditors for Oct. 22, 1946.]
–As required by Chapter No. 175 Public Acts of Tennessee 1939) Estate of Ben F. Woolum, late of Morgan Co, Tennessee. Notice is Hereby Given that on the 22nd day of October, 1946, Letters of Administration , in respect to the Estate of Ben F. Woolum, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Morgan County, Tennessee onthe 22nd day of October 1946. All persons, residents and non-residents, having claims matured or unmatured against his Estate are requiered to file the same with the Clerkof the above names Court within one year from the date of the first publication or this notice, otherwise thier claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 22nd day of October, 1946 JO WOOLUM, Administratrix, Estate of Ben F. Woolum [Submitted by Jo Nell David Freytag]
WOOLUM , REUBEN D., 88, of Wartburg, died Dec 5, 1997. Preceded in death by parents, Ben and Betty Woolum; sisters, Nell, Jo, Johnnie and Edna; brother, Whit Woolum; grandson, David, and nephews, J. D. Freytag and Billy Shannon. Survivors: daughters, Joan King and husband, Bill; Bobbie Redick, Paulette Tucker and husband Lewis all of Wartburg; one brother, Bart Woolum; sister, Jean Beasley; 8 grandchildren, 14 g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandaughter. Nephews: James Shannon of Ga., Donald Shannon of Ky., and Wayne Woolum of Oliver Springs. Burial in Liberty Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
WORLEY, MRS. MARIAN JEWELL, age 80 of Harriman, entered into her heavenly body on March 7, 2010 after a courageous battle with COPD. She was born to the late Stobart and Lola Nance in 1929 in Lancing, TN where she spent her early years. For the remainder of her life, Jewell lived in Harriman. During those early years she was employed at Burlington Mills, but later retired from Martin Marietta. She will always be remembered for her strong work ethic and her dedication to her family. We hope we can only mirror those lessons with our own families. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Doyle Worley. Infant son: Scott Worley. Son: Keith Williams. Stepson: Jack Worley Brother: JimmyNance. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law: Craig Williams of Wartburg, Mike & Susan Williams of Harriman. Three daughters and sons-in-law: Julie Halk, Geraldine & Johnny Sandifer and Karen & John Coaker all of Harriman. Three brothers: Alan Nance, Wade Nance and Gene Nance. One sister: Katherine Perry all of Morgan County. And a host of grand children and great grandchildren who will miss their “Granny” immensely. Our comfort is knowing we will see her again in
Heaven. Special thanks to the nurses at Amedysis Hospice, ProCase Management and Roane Medical Center, who took care of our mother as if she were part of their own families.The family will receive friends Monday March 8, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 PM in the chapel of Davis Funeral Home with Rev. William H. Young officiating. Family and friends will meet at 4:00 PM Tuesday afternoon in Roane Memorial Gardens for
graveside services.[Davis Funeral Home]
WORLEY, MARY LOU, 54, of Rockwood, formerly of the Stephens community in Morgan County, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Born March 6, 1954 in Harriman, she was raised and lived in the Stephens community before moving to Rockwood two years ago. A homemaker, she was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by father, Elsic Byrge; and brother, Clifton Byrge. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Marcus and Tina York and Jeffrey Lee and Jill York, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Seth York, Katina York, Austin Ward and Ethan York; mother, Snow Dear Byrge of Stephens; brother, Ted Byrge of Stephens; sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy Sexton of Wartburg, Betty and Bill Brys and JoAnn and Glen “Moto” Massengill, all of Stephens; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, James Bray of Rockwood; and many extended family members. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in Sharp Funeral Home, Oliver Springs. Funeral service will follow in the chapel, with the Rev. Gary Massengill officiating. Graveside service and burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Stephens Cemetery, Morgan County. [Roane County News]
WORMSLEY, CHARLIE
Coalfield, Tenn. (AP) – Charlie Wormsley, 50, died in a fire that destroyed his home here about 4:30 a.m. Sunday as he apparently made a desperate attempt to escape through a window. His body was found on the floor near the window.
Constable Fred Jones said Wormsley, who had returned to his home only a short time before the fire from a visit at his mother’s nearby home, apparently dozed off in bed with a lighted cigarette in his mouth. At Wormsley’s feet was the body of his dog who witnesses said barked three times just before the house caved in. The house was totally destroyed.
SOURCE: Kingsport News, Kingsport, Tenn.; December 14, 1953
WORMSLEY, ETHEL HALLCOX, age 95, a resident of Coalfield, went to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jonell and Bill Gebauer of Coalfield, where she resided for the last nine years. She was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Coalfield, and a devoted wife and mother who loved and cherished her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Wormsley; parents, Sewell and Ollie Hallcox; brothers, Rowdan and Frank Hallcox; sister, Freddie Wormsley; granddaughter, Suzanne Wormsley. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie and Ronnie Williams of Clinton, Jonell and Bill Gebauer of Coalfield; sons and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Marie Wormsley of Coalfield, Willis Wormsley of Coalfield; sister, Hazel Beets of Clinton; brother and sister-in-law, Rex and Esther Hallcox of Clinton; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; special great-niece, Twanda Overton of Coalfield; a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members. The funeral service is at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in the chapel at Sharp Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Acton and the Rev. Jimmy Carter officiating. The burial and graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004 at the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. Sharp Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. [Oak Ridger]
WORMSLEY,NANCY JANE WIGGINS age 92, of Coalfield, died 12:40 p.m.Thursday in the Harriman Hospital. [first week December of 1976] She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Coalfield. She was the wife of the late Sam G.Wormsley, who preceded her in death by several years and also 4 children. Survived by; 1 son, Wilbert Wormsley, Coalfield; 3 daughters, Mrs. Welch (Irene) Jackson, Coalfield; Mrs. Claude (Lillian) Jones, Swansea, SC., Mrs. L.C. (Helen) Maston,Lockport, Ill; 29 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Sharp Funeral Home, Elder O. E. Hannah, Rev. Lloyd Napier officiated. Interment Jackson Cemetery.
[Submitted by Larry Woods]
WORMSLEY, LIDA ‘NICK’ 73, Coalfield, died Oct 8, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lillie Hammons Adkisson; preceded by husband Wilbert Wormsley; sister, Mazie Thornton; brohter, Harold Adkisson; niece Sandra Thornton Brown. Nick and Wilb raised her twin brother and sister, Larry Adkisson and Lana Taylor. Susrvived by sisters, Nella ‘Lou” Harris and husband Paul and Lana Taylor and husband Gerald; brothers, Wood Adkisson, Larry Adkisson and Don Adkisson and wife Sue; sister-in-law, Geraldine Adkisson; great-aunt and uncle Rubin and Burnice Hammons; 17 nephews, 6 nieces, 13 great nephews and 8 great-nieces. Burial in Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
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WORMSLEY, WILBERT, ‘WILB’ EARL, 78, Coalfield, passed away Tuesday, Sept 28, 1999 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was preceded by parents, Sam and Nancy Jane Wiggins Wormsley; sisters, Mable and Irene Wormsley; brothers, Charlie, Sam Jr., and Clyde Wormsley. He is survived by wife Lida ‘Nick’ Wormsley of Coalfield; sisters Lillian Jones of Swansee, S.C. and Helen Maston of Coalfield and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Wormsley retired in 1967 as a coal miner after working for Windrock Mining, Fork Mountain and Consolidated Coal Company. He was a ember of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II. He was also a member of Middle Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Wed. Sept. 29, at 8 p. m. in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home, with Rev. Bill Barnette, Rev. Bill Bargiol and Rev. Luther Massengale officiating. Burial and graveside services were held Thur. Sept. 30, at 11 a. m. in Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
WORTHINGTON, VERNON RAY, age 43, of Harriman, Tn, went to be with the Lord on Sunday March 1, 2009. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by wife; Rita Worthington; Son who adored him; Zachariah Alexander Worthington, Mother; Lillie Shell of Oliver Springs, sister; Flora Wattenburger (Charlie) of Harlan, KY, Rita Scarbro (Mike) of Wartburg; Step-brother; Malcomb Shell, one niece and several nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 6 to 7:30 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 7:30 with Rev.Tommy Hensley officiating. Graveside service will be Wednesday, 12 noon in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WORTLEY, JUNE BYRD, 82, Wartburg, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2003 in the Life Care Center, Wartburg. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Morgan County Historical Society. She was active in the Morgan County Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Randall G. Wortley and William Matti; parents Ervin and Lottie Nelson Byrd; daughter Sharon June Matti; and step-daughter Joycelyn Heidle. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Carol and David Natella of Vienna, Va.; and grandson T.Q. (Buzz) Heidle Jr. and his wife Theresa of Wartburg. The family received friends Sat. evening, Feb. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. [Morgan County News]
WRIGHT, ALICE JO CHADWELL, age 65, of Oakdale, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009, at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Swan Pond Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.A. Chadwell and Lockie Chadwell, and her baby grandson, Jimmie Lee Northern. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, John (J.D.) Wright; son and daughter-in-law, David Alan and Michelle Wright of Pennsylvania; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Jeff Northern of Oakdale; grandson, Ian Wright; and granddaughter, Aimee Wright, both of Pennsylvania; uncle, Raymond Bryant of Harriman; and extended family and friends. Funeral service 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman, with the Reverend John Underwood officiating. Graveside service and interment in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery immediately following. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home.[Kyker Funeral Home]
WRIGHT, AVO LAURAETTA, age 96, a resident of the Dyllis Community, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Wright was born March 1st, 1913 in Deer Lodge, Tennessee. She lived in Florida for 20 years during which time she worked as a cashier and waitress at St. Petersburg Junior College. In 1976 she and her family moved back to Tennessee where she has continued to live. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time her family. She was a member of the Dyllis Baptist Church in Harriman and she enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was also a member of the Orchard View Quilters Club. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her parents; Byge Scott and Lucretia Nash Scott, by her husband; Boyd E. Wright and by a son; William H. Wright. She is survived by a daughter; Bobbie Hammons and husband Glenn, of Dyllis Community, by grandchildren; Steven Hammons and Jeff Hammons, both of the Dyllis Community, Charles A. Wright of Binghamton, NY and Kathy A. Wright of Ravena, NY, by three great-grandchildren; Nicole Carroll, Brandon Hammons and Seth Hammons by three great-great grandchildren; Austin Moore, Gwen Moore and Autumn Hammons. She is also survived by a sister, Marie Underwood of Oak Ridge, and by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 6th, 2010 between the hours of 1:00 and 2:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Waylon Payne and Jack Bryan officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held immediately following the funeral at the Dyllis Cemetery. The family expressed their gratitude to the staff at Harriman Health Care and Rehabilitation. harp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Sharp Funeral Home]
WRIGHT, BETTY DAY, 82, of Oakdale, died Thursday, Aug.18, 2005. She was a faithful member of Oakdale Methodist Church, were she was a Sunday school teacher, administrative board chairwoman and trustee. She was vice mayor of Oakdale from 1971-71. She graduated from Oakdale High School and the University of Tennessee with a degree in education. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Honor Society. Her teaching experience covered all grade levels, including English in summer school and adult classes at night. She taught for 42 years and was selected Morgan County Teacher of the Year in 1976. She was preceded in death by parents, S.A. and Clara Day; aunt, Irene Bryson; uncles, Floyd Snow and Wilborn Snow; and cousin, Barbara Raby. Survivors include son and fiancée, Stanley Brad Wright and Jo Ann; and cousins. Becky Harvey, Tommy Lou Bell and Jimmy Snow. Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in Schubert Funeral Home chapel, Wartburg, with the Rev. Bill Willis officiating. Graveside service and burial were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug., 21, at Spring City Memorial Cemetery. [Roane County News]
WRIGHT, CARL CURT, was born on March 7, 1897, in Sunbright, Tenn. On July 29, 1918, he enlisted with the United.States Army, serving with Co. B, of the 128th Engineers and June 10, 1919, received his discharge at Mitchell Field, Long Island, N.Y. Mr. Wright was united in marriage to Marie E. Jeppe, on Mar. 19, 1938, in Westfield, N.Y. by Rev. McKnight of the Methodist church. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wright made their home in Geneva, Ohio, residing there until 1941, whereupon they moved to Chicago and in 1944 moved to 707 S. State Road, Arlington Heights. Mr. Wright was active in Geneva, Ohio, as a Mason and also as a member of the American Legion. He was employed as a technical director for a large Electric Co. Mr. Wright died at the Martha Washington hospital, Chicago where he was taken following an auto accident Friday. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Marie; one son, Carl Curtis; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herd E. Wright of Crab Orchard, Tenn.; thee brothers, Dillard, Nashville, Tenn.; A.L., Sanford, Fla., and Stanley, Crab Orchard, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Georgia Silvers and Mrs. Bessie Vitatoe, both of Crab Orchard, Tenn. Services were held from the Karstens-Fairbanks funeral home following which the body to the E.R. Landon & Son funeral home, Geneva, Ohio, where final services were held Monday, December 29. Internment was in Mo. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneva, Ohio.
Source: The Daily Herald, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; January 2, 1948
WRIGHT, FRANCES – age 69, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2001. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Addie Johnson; brother, Marion F. Johnson. Survivors: husband of 51 years, Joe C. Wright of Harriman; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Mary Wright of Kingston; sister and brother-in-law, Geneva and Clint Stinnett of Harriman; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Evelyn Johnson of Harriman; sister-in-law, Carrie Mae Johnson of Wartburg; special cousin, Mary Botkin of Harriman; nieces, Gail Hahn of Texas and Freddie Matsinger of Kingston; nephew, Jamie Johnson of Harriman. . Interment in Roane Memorial Gardens. [Roane County] <Knoxville News Sentinel>
WRIGHT, MR. FRED (JUNIOR) RIDLEY, JR. – age of 82 of Petros, TN passed away Friday, September 11, 2009 at Methodist Medical Center. Junior retired from Roane Electric Furnace in Rockwood as an electrician. He was a past Worshipful Master, dedicated Secretary for 35 years & 50 year member of Black Diamond Lodge F&AM #625, 50 year member of Eastern Star Chapter # 364 and served in the U.S. Army. He loved spending time with his family, most especially his grandchildren who affectionately called him “Papaw”. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Wright; parents, Fred R. Wright, Sr. and Willie B. Wright; and daughter, Patricia Isham. Survived by son, Freddie Wright; daughters, and son-in-laws, Penny and Mike Wiseman, Barbara and Gary Snow; son-in-law, Carl Isham; grandchildren, Scott Isham, Aaron and Ashley McPeters,
Whitney, Amber and Sierra Snow; brothers, B.J. and wife Betty and Frank Wright. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, September 13, 2009 at Schubert Funeral Home from 6-8:00 p.m. Masonic service and funeral services will follow with Bro. Don Daugherty officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m. in Petros cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WRIGHT, HATTIE OSBORN, 76, died 11/24/1965. She was born 9/15/1889 on Scutcheon Creek, daughter of William J. and Eudemia Potter Osborn. Preceded by husband, George Wright. Survivors, sister, Mrs. Leonard Sexton, Mrs. Monnie Stephens and Mrs. Ollie Dayton. Burial in Piney Grove Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WRIGHT, IONA – age 93, of Sunbright, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2000 in the Harriman City Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Wright; 2 sons, Bobby and Jackie Wright; parents, Bob and Tilda Burton. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving: son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Jean Wright of Harriman; grandchildren, Sabra Coker of Sunbright, Bobby Wright of Atlanta, Ga., Sherry McGill of Harriman, Debbie Givens of Rockwood; 4 great grandchildren, Sarah Coker, Whitney Givens, Eric and Brian Givens. Burial in Webb Cemetery, Glenmary. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
WRIGHT, REV. A. B., Maryville Times, (Blount Co. TN) Wednesday, November 22, 1893:
“Well Known Man Gone—Rev. A.B. Wright passed away quite unexpectedly at his home in this place last night. [November 8] He had been sick ever since he was thrown from his horse several weeks ago, and last Saturday he was attacked by bilious fever, which complicated matters and weakened him very much. On Tuesday night he was prostrated very suddenly, and last night a second attack of the same sort resulted fatally without an instant’s warning. His son, W.D. Wright, and daughter, Mrs. Tobias Peters, and F.H. Dunning were with him at the end. His eldest son, J.C. Wright, who had been here to see him, had left in the afternoon for home, but was recalled by telegraph and returned this morning accompanied by the other son, T.A. Wright. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 o’clock in the M.E. church, interment will take place at Mt. Vernon with Masonic honors, the deceased being an esteemed member of that organization. Mr. Wright was probably better known throughout this section than any other man in it. He was born in Fentress County in 1826, and has been engaged in the service of the Lord since his 22nd year, and has preached in nearly every church in Morgan, Fentress, Scott, Anderson, Overton, Pickett, Roane and Cumberland Counties. He was also County Clerk of Fentress County for four years. A widow, three sons and one daughter survive him.” —Sunbright Dispatch.
WRIGHT, JAMES (JOHN) E., 66, Wartburg, died 3/25/2000. He was formerly of Cleveland, Ohio. Preceded by wife of 42 years, Gladys Lively Wright; two newborn sons; parents, Virgil and Anna Wright and twin sister, Eva Bernice. Survivors: daughter and husband, Anita Gail and Parris Lawson; son and wife, Joey and Gail Wright; four grandchildren, Crystal and Brandt Lawson and Joey and Jimmy Wright; sisters, Maudine Wallace and Imogene Moss; aunts, Ester Sexton and Wilma Wright. Burial in Choate Cemetery, Jamestown. [Morgan County News]
WRIGHT, ODELL, 73, passed away Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001 in his home. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Ollie Wright; parents Ogle and Elsie Wright; brothers J. L., Delmer, Everett and Jake; and sister Sue King. He is survived by son Danny (Janice) Wright of Clinton; daughters Sharon Grace of Wartburg and Shannon (Daniel) Sampson of Clinton; very special friend Zena McCoy of Petros; grandchildren Shane(Lisa) Grace, Doug (Bethany) Wright, Justin Parris of Oliver Springs and Amy Parris of Clinton; great-grandchildren Jacob Tyler Grace, Lindsay Taylor Grace, Abby Danielle Wright, and Hannah Boring; three sisters Judy(Kenneth) Judd of Cookeville, Velma ( Ron) McPherson of Crossville, and Jean (Carl) Adkins of Wilmington, Va.; four brothers Bill (Glenda) Wright of Cookeville, Bob (Linda) Wright of Cookeville, Kirby (Evelyn) Wright of Jamestown and Bennette (Dean) Wright of Jamestown; special friends Gus Chilton of Wartburg and Carl Wilson of Stephens Community; sister-in-law Helen Wright of Cookeville; brother-in-law J.W. King of Cookeville; and several nieces, nephews, and other friends and relatives. The family received friends Friday evening, Nov. 9, 2001 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. On Saturday, a visitation was held at the Wright Chapel Church in Jamestown from 11 to 2 p.m. Funeral services began at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Laymance and Rev. John Shaw officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. [Morgan County News]
WRIGHT, RENA BUXTON, 83, formerly of Wartburg, died in Oak Ridge, May 22, 1999. Preceded by husband Rufus D. Wright, M.D. and parents Abe and Dove Buxton. Survivors; daughter, Jennifer and husband, Murray H. Howell; brother, Raymond Buxton and wife Marjorie Burial in Wartburg Cemetery [Morgan County News]
WRIGHT, SARA PAULINE, 73, Harriman, formerly of Sunbright, died Sunday evening, Nov. 17, 2002 in Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was a member of Childs Memorial Baptist Church where she served as the church clerk and the Women’s Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also a member of the Women’s Missionary Union. She was preceded in death by her parents Cordell and Maude Hamby. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Karen and Todd Russell; granddaughter Chelsey Collins, all of Kingston; three brothers Kenneth, Carlis and Claude Hamby all of Ohio; two sisters Loreen Johnson of Ohio and Ethylene Wright of Harriman; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends Judy Scott; Minnie Gaylon and Betty Childs. The family received friends Tuesday evening, Nov. 19, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Rev. Randy Griffis and Rev. Jeff Waldrop officiating. Interment was Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Roane Memorial Gardnes in Rockwood. Davis Funeral Home, Harriman was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
WRIGHT, MS. VIRGINIA, age 73, of Kingston, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday April 18, 2007 after a short battle with cancer. Virginia was born in Oakdale on December 2, 1933. She worked at Burlington Hosiery Mill,Harriman Paper Board. Berkline and Kingston Elementary School. Ms. Wright loved her family, cooking, gardening, swimming, reading and her church. She was a very loving woman and an inspiration to all who knew her. Ms. Wright was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents: Riley and Helen Summers. One brother and Sister-in-law: Charles and Sarah Summers. She is survived by her beloved husband: Charles Wright. Scott Sexton. Daughters and son-in-law Debbie and LArry Garrett, Betty and Daniel Noe, Yvonne and Robert Cox, Bonnie and Danny Davis, Karen and Todd Russell. Nine grandchildren, six great grand children, five sisters, one brother and numerous nieces and nephew as well as many dear friends.The family will receive friends Friday evening April 20, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral Services will follow at 8 PM in the chapel of Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Griffis officiating. Graveside services will be Saturday April 21, 2007 at 11 AM in Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood.
WRIGHT, WILMA LOWE, Wilma Lowe “Granny” Wright, 78, of Wartburg, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Wright was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Wartburg and a charter member of the Petros chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She was the widow of Jesse Boyd Wright. She is survived by her brother, Jesse James Lowe of Kingston; her sister-in-law and special friend, Jan Lowe of Wartburg; and several nieces and nephews. Milly and Stacey Griffith of Wartburg were considered special friends. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Irene Lowe; her sister, Thelma Lowe West; and four other brothers, Elmer Lowe, Arnold Lowe, Gentry Lowe and Vaughn Lowe. The funeral will be held at 8 tonight, July 12, in the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. The Rev. Don Daugherty will officiate. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, 640 Oliver Springs Highway, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]
WRIGHT, MRS. WILLIE BEENE – age 95, passed away, August 19, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred (Check) Wright. She is survived by sons, Fred Wright, Jr, Jimmy Frank Wright and B.J. Wright and his wife Betty; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Petros Cemetery. [From The Knoxville News]
WYATT, ANNA MAE JOYNER, 61, formerly of Joyner Community, died 12/31/1965 in New Orleans, La. She was the daughter of the late James and Ova White Joyner. Survivors, husband, Chester Wyatt; sons, Jennings and Louis Wyatt;brothers, Guy and Victor Joyner; sister, Mrs. Paul Brown. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Chattanooga. [Morgan County News]
WYNN, CHLOE GRACE, age 8 months, of Oakdale went to be with the Lord Saturday December 25, 2004 at Roane Medical Center. She fought a long hard battle and had a longer, harder battle to fight, but now she can rest. Survivors Mother & Father Sarah & Benjamin Wynn of Oakdale. Grandparents Rebecca Moore of Harriman; John W. Greene of Harriman; Michael W. Wynn of Oakdale Michelle Melsbach of Rhode Island Great; Grandparents Dorothy Posey of Harriman Wilma Wynn of Norton, Ma Margaret; Brazzell of Columbus, Oh Brother Mason Wynn of Oakdale Funeral 8:00 P.M. Monday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Rev Jim Disney and Rev. Pat McGhee officiating. Interment 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at Piney Baptist Church in Oakdale. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. [Kyker Funeral Home]
WYRICK, MR. ARNOLD, age 70, of Petros, went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2006. He grew up in the Fork Mountain /Devonia area, before moving to Petros in 1980. He drove a coal truck for many years before working at Brushy Mt. Prison. He worked there for 30 years, from which he retired in 1998. He enjoyed his monthly bluegrass singing, he held at the Petros Fire Hall. He enjoyed riding through the mountains of New River. He was a 30 year member of the Masons and a 25 year member of the Eastern Star #364. He was also an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents: Hubert and Martha Wyrick; Brother, Leslie; sisters: Deloris Wyrick, Pauline Sexton, and Eve Jean Bradshaw; and his granddaughter, Natasha Brown Duncan. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bonnie Sue Johnson Wyrick.Daughters: Michelle Jones and husband, Gene of Rockwood; Vicki Williams and husband, Sam; and Pam Brown and husband, Gene, all of Petros.Grandchildren: Brian Williams, Tyler Williams, Chris Brown, and Santanna Brown. Sisters: Helen Liles and Husband, Roy of Petros and Judy Long and husband, Bobby of Rockwood. Brother-in-law, Ernie Bradshaw of Petros, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, September 22nd from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. A Masonic service will follow at 8:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service with Dr. JimWest and Rev. Don Daugherty officiating. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Patterson Cemetery, Devonia.
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WYRICK, MRS. BONNIE SUE (JOHNSON), age 68 of Petros, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 6, 2009 at her home. She was employed at Wal-Mart in Oak Ridge. A member of Petros Baptist Church where she was an active member and sang in the choir. She was a long time member of Eastern Star Chapter 364, Petros where she was a past Worthy Matron and currently
held office of Ester. She was preceded in death by her Husband; Arnold Wyrick, granddaughter; Natasha Brown, Parents; Chris and Seffie Johnson, sister; Shirley Raniey, brother; Gilbert Wright, Jr. She is survived by daughters; Michelle Jones and husband Gene, Vicki Williams and husband Sam, Pam Brown and husband Gene, all of Petros. Grandchildren; Brian Williams, Tyler Williams, Santanna Brown and Chris Brown. Sister-in-laws; Helen Liles and husband Roy of Petros, Judy Long and
husband Bobby of Rockwood, Grace Wright of Chattanooga. Also several nieces, nephews and friends, Special friends; Judy and Lois Layne. Sue leaves behind many loved ones in her life, she was Mom to many, two special ones, Penny Nunley and Karen Foster. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, July 8, 2009 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Eastern Star service and funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Dr. Jim West officiating. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m.. in the Old Petros Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
WYRICK , MARTHA JANE 84, of Petros, died, June 18, 1988 She was a former resident of the Fork Mt. community. She was the wife of the late Hubert Wyrick and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Delores; two sons, Lester and Leslie and two grandsons. Surviving; daughters, Pauline Sexton and Helen Liles, both of Petros; Eva Jean Bradshaw of Coalfield and Judy Long of Rockwood; one son, Arnold Wyrick of Petros; 17 grandchildren, 24 g-grandchildren, 4 g-g-grandchildren. Sister, Mrs. Ernie Jones also survives. Burial in Patterson Cemetery, Devonia. (Morgan County News)