Miscellaneous Knox County, Tennessee Obituaries

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ADKINS, EDNA - age 78, of Caryville, passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997, at her home. She was a member of Ridge View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Sarah Tackett Bullman and brother, Fred Bullman. She is survived by her sons, Cloys Adkins of Knoxville, Narvel Adkins of Jacksboro, C.L. Adkins of Caryville, Chester Adkins, Missouri and Avery Adkins of Caryville; daughters, Mildred Boshears of Caryville and Cleda Tackett of Ohio; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Elmer and Earlie Bullman of Ohio and Glen Bullman of Minnesota; sisters, Mae Gunter of Lake City and Beatrice Wilson of Ohio; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 1997, in the Chapel of Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Jehu Parks, Rev. J.T. Leach and Rev. Robert Adkins officiating. Interment will be 10 a.m. Sunday, June 22, 1997, in Harmon Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday before funeral services. Martin Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of arrangements. 

AYERS, PAUL EDWARD - age 47, passed away Friday, June 6th., 1997, 6:45 p.m. in Honolulu, Hawaii. Formerly of Knoxville, he had been a resident of Hawaii for several years. He was a graduate of Powell High School. Attended the University of Tennessee and continued his education at the University of Hawaii. He served in the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by father, Tim L. Ayers. Survivors: mother, Dora R. Ayers; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda J. and Steven C. Bales, Barbara J. and John Michael Cruze; nephew and nieces, Jeff, Jennifer and Rebecca Bales, all of Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4205 Hillsborough Road, Ste. 200, Nashville, Tenn. 37915. The family will hold a private memorial service. 

BRODINE, ALTHEA COPELAND - age 74, of Knoxville, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at Shannondale Nursing Home. She was born in Battle Creek, Mich. She graduated from the University of Tennessee and then did graduate work at the University of Chicago. Her sporadic work experience was largely in child welfare and adoption at the Human Services Department of Knoxville. She was the widow of Dr. Clayton Millard Brodine, a Knoxville anesthesiologist, who died of a heart attack in 1982 while the couple were traveling in Russia. She was interested in archaeology, historical architecture and art. The couple traveled extensively during the ten years of Dr. Brodine's retirement. Afterwards, Mrs. Brodine continued her travels logging over 60 overseas trips. Following cremation, her ashes will be privately buried in a small family cemetery in Overton County, Tenn. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel in charge. 

BROWN, VICTOR A. - age 84, of Knoxville, passed away June 19, 1997, at his home. Member of the Methodist faith. Survivors: sister-in-law and husband, Lydia E. Brown Craig and Emmitte Craig; niece and husband, Kimberly and Vincent Gallo. Service 8 p.m. Saturday, Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. Milton Bolton officiating. Family and friends will meet at Knob Creek Cemetery 2 p.m. Sunday for interment. The family will receive friends 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday at Mynatt's. 

ERICSON, E. PHILIP - age 80, of West Knoxville, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at his home. Educated at St. Robert's School, Marquette University High School, Marquette University. Retired assistant to general manager, T.V.A. Received National Council of Catholic Men St. Thomas More Award for exceptional service to the Lay Apostolate in 1973. Preceded in death by first wife, Margaret Leahy Ericson; infant, John Francis; parents, Ernst and Harriet Elzea Ericson. Survived by wife, Helen Mary Gleason Ericson; children, Margaret Ann Ericson of Decatur, Ga., Charles Philip (Linda) Ericson, Dan Gleason of Knoxville, Sally Gleason (Ed) Schneider of Memphis, Vincent J. (Malinda) Gleason, Jr. of Stone Mountain, Ga., Mary Celeste (Kurtis) Brown of Boston, Mass.; grandchildren, Vince and Ann Gleason, Philip, Ryan, Matthew and Michael Ericson, Edward G. and Katherine Schneider, Amelia, Hannah and Max Brown. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Knoxville Catholic High School Building Fund, 1610 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. 

FISH, LOY ''BROWN'' - age 65, of Corryton, died at 6:34 p.m. Thursday evening, June 19, 1997, at the Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lula Fish; brothers, Frank Fish, Paul Fish, and Bobby Fish. Survivors include wife, Hope Davis Fish of Corryton; daughter and son-in-law, Daphne and Daniel L. Ellis of Powell; sisters, Dorothy Collins of Blaine, Eva Lawson of Sevierville, Carroll Hicks of Knoxville, and Anita Trent of Sneedville; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday evening, June 21, 1997, from the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Rutledge with Reverend Mac Hayes and Reverend Mike Viles officiating. Graveside service and interment will be 10 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 1997, in the Grainger Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Kenny Fisher, Bobby Fisher, Paul Davis, Noah Collins, Sam Renfro and Ray Myers. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday evening prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, 123 Water Street, Rutledge, TN 37861, phone (423) 828-5555. 

FOSTER, JOYCE CAROLYN - age 55, of Knoxville, passed away June 20, 1997 at U.T. Hospital. Of the Baptist faith, retired from K-Mart after 20 years service. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Johnny Thomas, Tammy and Jimmy Brinias; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Tina Foster; son and fiancee', Randy Foster and Regina Owen, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Nickie, Todd, Michael, Regina, Ashley, Amanda, Corey, Maria; sisters, Christine Hartness of Renton, Wash., Bobbie Harp of Knoxville; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Richard Sell of Nashville; brother, Jimmy Harp of Knoxville. Family and friends will meet at Bookwalter Cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Sunday for graveside services at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jack Dean officiating. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. 

GLUTH, MRS. MILLIE M. - age 87, of Knoxville, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away June 20, 1997, at Northhaven Health Care Center. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for the past 59 years. Recently attended The Halls Congregation. Preceded in death by husband, George Gluth. Survivors: son, Ken Gluth, Knoxville; daughter, Joyce Daughtery, Cleveland, Ohio; sister and brother-in-law, Alma and Gill Patch, Palm Harbor, Florida; sister, Anne Scully, Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchidren, Kelly and Jamey Daughtery, Cleveland, Denise Allen and Wendy Nicola, Knoxville; 3 great-grandchildren; nephew and nieces; very special friends, Betty Jackson and Betty Barnoff. Memorial services will be held at the Halls Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Sunday, June 22, at 7 p.m. Arrangements by Mynatt's Funeral Home. 

GRIFFIN, MRS. ANGELECIA McBEE - 4705 Plymouth Road, departed this life, June 20, 1997 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. 

HEADRICK, DOROTHY ''DOT'' - age 60, of West Knoxville, passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997. She was a member of the Church of God. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Miller; and sister, Ruby Patrick. Survivors: husband, Charles E. Headrick; son, Chuck E. Headrick, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Sherri G. Darnell and Wayne; brothers, Carl and Edward Miller; sisters, Opal Allison, Ruth Rogers; three grandchildren, Kevin, Crystal, Misty Darnell. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday at Central Church of God with Pastor Mitch McClure and Rev. Tim Brown officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Monday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. 

HICKMAN, EARL HASKEL - age 96, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, June 20, 1997, at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. Member of Riverdale Baptist church. Retired from Robertshaw Controls. Preceded in death by wife, Esther Hickman; daughter, Jesse Hickman; brother, Bert Hickman; sisters, Lena Brewer and Adle Hickman. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Francis and Alice Hickman, J.T. and Polly Hickman; granddaughters and husbands, Donna and Rev. Wayne Haun, Karen and Jim Gilliland, Kim and Rick Leake; grandson and wife, John and Anna Hickman; seven great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet at 2:15 p.m. Sunday at Seven Islands Cemetery for a 2:30 graveside service with Rev. Michael Vincent officiating. Pallbearers will be John Hickman, Rev. Wayne Haun, Jim Gilliland, Brian Haun, Rick Leake and Gordon Irwin. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday at McCarty Mortuary, 4004 Holston Drive. 

HICKS, CARL RICHARD - age 68, of Seymour, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 1997. He was a retired employee of Wynn's Industries. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Julia Hicks; a brother, Glen Hicks; and a daughter, Carla Hicks. Survivors: wife, Evelyn Noe Hicks; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and David Blair; daughter, Susan Manis; grandchildren, Davonne Atkins, Angie Hurst, and Brad Manis; great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Atkins; sisters, Virginia Romines, Dorothy Keener, and Bobbie Cowan; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Friday at Rawlings Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Boyds Creek Cemetery, Rev. Robert Cody will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice Health Care. 

HOAGLAND, JESSIE MILSAPS - age 76, of Knoxville, formerly of Tellico Plains, passed away 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a Baptist and was retired from The Torch Restaurant on Cumberland Avenue after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. Zeb and Nancy Milsaps; sisters, Nora Williams, Della Williams and Leola Allan; brothers, Foster, Otis, Edward and Clifford Milsaps. Survived by sons, Ernest Lee Hass, Thomas Henry Hass, Robert F. Hass and Marvin Hass; daughter, Dorothy Marie McDaniels; nine grandchildren including Robert F. Hass; two great-grandchildren; sister, Ida Matoy; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at McCarty Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Melvin Martin officiating. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by McCarty Mortuary, 4004 Holston Drive. 

HOPSON, MRS. AGNES - 420 Castle Street, departed this life, June 20, 1997, at U.T. Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. 

IRWIN, ESTHER LOUISE - age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday evening. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors: niece, Alice Marine; nephews, J.P. Irwin of Knoxville, Richard Irwin of Gulfport, Miss.; several great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for graveside service, Rev. Jody Darden officiating. Arrangements by Mynatt's. 

JEFFRIES, JOHN H. - age 72, passed away at his home June 20, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Nora Jeffries; children, Albert Jeffries, Peggy Hunley, Mary McCoy, Gail Berrier, Tommy Jeffries, Alice Lindameyer, Harry Jeffries, John Jeffries II and David Jeffries; 32 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; many brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7-9 p.m. at Highland Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside service Monday at 12 noon in the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Rev. Keith Poland will officiate. Arrangements by Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike, 588-0567. 

JENKINS, CASSIE LEE LONG - age 99, of Copper Ridge Road, Morristown, passed away June 20, 1997, at Life Care Center of Morristown. Born December 30, 1897, the daughter of George and Margaret Long, she was the last survivor of 12 children. Preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Jenkins. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Clara and W.C. Frazier, Jr. of Morristown; daughter, Ruth Painter of Morristown; granddaughters, Ina Ruth Painter of Morristown, Melba Painter Cabbage of Blaine; grandsons, Glenn Painter of Whitesburg, Robert and Buddy Painter of Morristown; great-granddaughter, Brooke Painter of Morristown; great-grandsons, Michael and Robby Painter of Morristown, Bobby Lowe of Columbia, S.C.; step-great-granddaughters, Sharon Maxey of Maryville, Karen Bolton of Morristown; six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Mayes Mortuary. 

KIDD, HELEN KALTHOFF - of Knoxville, formerly of the Karns Community, passed away Friday, June 20, 1997. Member of Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Cemetery for a 2 p.m. graveside service, Rev. Henry Swann officiating. Please make memorial contributions to Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church. Friends may call at their convenience after 1 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. 

MOODY, BOONE H. - 73, of Grand Junction, Colorado, born December 22, 1997 to James and Martha (Maples) Moody in LaFollette, Tenn., died June 18, 1997 in Grand Junction, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Navy from January 1943 to January 1946 as a Seaman First Class. Mr. Moody married Bonna Maye Lowry on May 11, 1947 in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Moody enjoyed his yardwork, his children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, James P. Moody; mother, Martha E. Moody; brother, James S. Moody. Survivors: wife, Bonna Lowrey Moody; two sons, Dan (& Pam) Moody, Ed (& Kathy); five daughters, Ann (& Jim) Eddy, Darlene (& Kerby) Billings, Anita (& Ernie) Burt, all from Grand Junction, Jeannie Brune of Palisade, and Linda (& Wayne) Krebel of Red Bud, Illinois; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth Tipton of Knoxville, Tenn., Jess Yeager and Mary Hynes, both of San Antonio, Texas. The family will receive friends Friday 6-8 p.m. at Martin Mortuary. Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 1997, at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pastor Charles Jerome officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Grand Valley, P.O. Box 60307, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Arrangements by Martin Mortuary, 550 North Ave., Grand Junction, Colorado. 

NEWMAN, HARL E. ''COPPERKNOT'' - age 72, of Maryville, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company and was a member of ALCOA 25 Year Club. Preceded in death by wife, Bobbie Sue Newman; parents, Allen and Lizzie Newman. Survivors include son, Larry Newman of Maryville; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Shirley Newman of Greenback; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Bobby Brackin of Maryville; grandchildren, Brad and Brooke Newman of Greenback, Jennifer Sanders of Maryville, Curt and Kacy Brackin of Maryville; great-grandchild, Whitney Sanders of Maryville; brother and sister-in-law, John and Barbara Newman of North Carolina; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gladys and Gordon Tallent of Alcoa, Frances and Jerry White of Maryville; sister-in-law, Virginia Maita of California; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 1997, Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Family and friends will assemble 2 p.m. Sunday at Grandview Cemetery for interment service. Memorial donations may be made to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Inc., 2904-B Marnat Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21209. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday at Smith Mortuary, Maryville. 

NOAH, MR. BEVERLY WAYNE - age 51, of New Tazewell. Receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday, Coffey Funeral Home. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. The body will lie in state 30 minutes. 

PETREY, JAMES F. (GRAMPS) - 86, of Jellico, Tenn., passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997, at the Jellico Community Hospital. Member of Jellico United Methodist Church; Jelico Lodge No. 527 F.&A.M.; CCRTA, TEA and NEA. He was an educator in the Campbell County and Whitley County, Kentucky area for 41 years. He served as principal at Jellico Junior High, Newcomb Elementary, Crouches Creek, and White Oak Schools, and was the basketball coach of the boys and girls teams at Jellico Junior High. He was a former Jellico Mayor and City Councilman and a 16 year member of the Campbell County Election Commission. He served as Civil Defense Director of the Jellico area for 15 years and was a member of the Jellico Housing Authority for a number of years. Preceded in death by parents, Steve Walter Petrey and Verna Carr Petrey; brother, Cecil Petrey; sisters, Lillian Petrey Mohr and Pauline Petrey Martin. Survivors: wife, Jeanette Tidwell Petrey of Jellico; son, Robert Franklin Petrey and wife, Elva Walden Petrey; grandchildren, Kevin Franklin Petrey and Jill Verna Petrey, all of LaFollette, Tenn.; sisters, Othelia Petrey Trammell and husband, Horace, of Dayton, Ohio, Christine Petrey Aring of Dayton, Ohio, Stella Petrey Ellison and husband, Donald, of New Port Richey, Fla.; several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox & Son Chapel with Rev. Bill Hill and Rev. Charles Arms officiating. Interment in Jellico Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jim Johnson, Mark Tidwell, Ray Tidwell, Harold Trammell, Dr. Tim Powers and Robert Justice. Masonic services Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Cox & Son Chapel, conducted by Jellico Lodge no. 527, F.&A.M. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5-9 p.m. at the Cox & Son Funeral Home, Jellico. 

PRATER, MRS. H.E. (FAYE R.) - passed away June 20, 1997, at St. Mary's Medical Center following a brief illness. Member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Retired from Knoxville City and Knox County School System serving for 31 years as secretary of Sterchi Elementary School. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd L. and Cora Lee Remine; brother, Jack Remine, and husband of 50 years, Horace E. Prater. Survivors: sons, Gary S. Prater, Knoxville, Edward A. Prater and wife Amy of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Laura, Ted and Katie Prater; great-grandchildren, Alexis Robinson, Samson Prater; sister, Verna Jackson of Tucker, Ga.; cousin, Myrtle Huffaker. Family and friends will meet at Seven Islands Cemetery 2:15 p.m. Sunday for graveside services at 2:30 p.m. with Father John Dowling officiating. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. 

ROBERSON, WINSTON - age 81, of Maryville, loving husband and father died June 20, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. (Coe) Roberson; brothers, Ondis, Dillard, Ernest, and Hyzar Roberson; sister, Norma Roberson. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. He was retired from ALCOA with 41 years of service and was a member of the ALCOA 25 Year Service Club. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Roberson of Maryville; daughter, Karen Roberson of Maryville; spcial adopted family, Toni, Taylor and Teague Cogdill; sisters, Mrs. Ed (Miza) Cooper, and Mrs. Murl (Maude) Saunders of Maryville, Mrs. Harry (Mae) Barrett, Mrs. Harvey (Jean) Shaffer of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; brothers, Quentin Roberson and Leon Roberson of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Saturday in McCammon-Ammons Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Marvin Gass and Rev. Ken Green officiating. Family and friends will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday in Grandview Cemetery for the interment service. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7-8 p.m. at McCammons-Ammons Funeral Home, Maryville. 

ROZZEL, HAZEL - of Knoxville, departed this life, Friday, June 20, 1997, at Northhaven Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary. 

SPENCE, PAUL HARTMAN - age 75, of Powell, Tenn., died Friday at Methodist Medical Center. Born April 20, 1922, in Jacksonville, Fla. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired from Union Carbide K-25 Plant, Oak Ridge, after 37 years of service. He was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church, Caryville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Collinwood and Inez Spence; sister, Alliene S. Banham. Survivors: include his wife of 40 years, Grace Phillips Spence of Claxton; two daughters, Katherine Spence of Knoxville, Shirley and husband, Mark Wilson of Knoxville; twin grandchildren, Jeremey and Ashley Wilson of Knoxville and father-in-law, Sam Phillips of Claxton. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton. Funeral services will be conducted 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Holley Gamble Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Tennessee with the Rev. Don Allen officiating. Burial 2 p.m. Monday at McCarty Woodhaven Memory Gardens, Claxton, Tenn. 

STEEL, WILLIAM McADOO - age 78, of Trigonia Road, Maryville, passed away Friday morning, June 20, 1997, at the family home. Member of Oakland Methodist Church. Retired from ALCOA with 43 years of service and member of the 25 Year Club. Veteran of U.S. Army having served during WWII. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star Award. Preceded in death by son, Darrell Steel; son-in-law, Gerald L. Baldwin. Survivors: wife of 57 years, Lillie W. Steel; son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Jean Steel of Crestview, Fla.; daughter, Brenda Baldwin of Maryville; grandson and wife, James Keith and Teresa Steel of Smyrna; great-granddaugher, Kayleigh Steel; twin brother, Woodrow W. Steel of Lenoir City; brother, John D. Steel of Friendsville; sisters, Athaletah Rhynes of Maryville, Modena Carter of Russellville, Alabama. Funeral service 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 1997, Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. David Smith officiating. Interment 2 p.m. Sunday, Oakland Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. 

WEST, WILLIAM STANLEY (BUSTER) - age 50, of Hillard, Flordia, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at the V.A. Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. He was of the Baptist faith and a Vietnam War veteran. Survived by daughters, Tracie and Kim; sons, Billy, Jamey and Adam; sisters, Wanda Gail, Teresa, Francie and Darlene; brothers, Butch, Ricky and Buddy. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. Monday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for a 2 p.m. interment service with Rev. Elmer Sharp officiating. Fully military honors by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at McCarty Mortuary, 4004 Holston Drive. 

WILLIAMS, MRS. ELSIE ROWLAND - age 83, of New Tazewell, Tenn., was born April 13, 1914, and passed away June 19, 1997, at Brakebill Nursing Home in Knoxville. She was a charter member of Fairview Baptist Church, member of Dogwood Home Demonstration Club, Member of Claiborne County Historical Society, Volunteer for American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery Program. She is survived by sons, Lynn R. Williams of South Bend, Ind., David R. Williams of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter, Ruth Ann Manning of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Julie M. Williams of South Bend, Ind.; granddaughters, Lani Williams of Indianapolis, Ind., Kris Williams of Columbus, Ohio; grandson, Matthew Williams of South Bend, Ind.; granddaughter, Martha Manning of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandson, John Manning of Knoxville, Tenn.; sisters, Ocie Gibson of Knoxville, Tenn.; sister and brother-in-law, Grace and P.J. Monday of Monroe, Mich., Imogene Monks of North Palm Beach, Fla.; sister-in-law, Mildred Rowland of Tazewell, Tenn., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service 1 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state for 30 minutes. The family will receive friends 7-9 Saturday at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell, Tenn. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Rev. Roger Hansard officiating. Singers: Lisa Williams and Ken Bartlett. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. 

ZACHARY, DOLLY - age 69, of Mascot, Tennessee, died Thursday evening, June 19, 1997, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was a member of Mouth of Richland Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Zachary. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Jackie Boley of New Market and grandson, Troy A. Bowser of New Market; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 1997, from the Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Roseberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening prior to services at the funeral home. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, 123 Water Street, Rutledge, Tennessee 37861. Phone (423) 828-5555.

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