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Subject: Obits From The LaFollette Press 20 May 2004
Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 14:10:45 EDT


From The LaFollette Press 20 May 2004

Carl E. Bradshaw, age 79 of LaFollette
Betty Jean Bourff Ford age 73 of West Chester, OH formerly of LaFollette
Eva Louise Gross, age 87 of Lake City
Henrietta "Boots" Hughes, age 67 of Sidney, Oh
Everett Edgar Harmon age 66 of Jacksboro
Delta Rebus Johnson, age 72, of Ypsilanti, Mi
J.C. Mallicote, age 71 of LaFollette
Evelyn Marlow age 79 of LaFollette
Luther E. Miller, age 82 formerly of Clinton
Ronnie Joe Milton, age 65 of LaFollette
Lucille Newport age 70 of Jacksboro
Gary H. Randolph, age 58 of Batavia, Oh, formerly of Oneida
Jim Sharp, age 41 of Longmont, Co
Reverend George Tyra,
Ruth Wilson, age 62 of Jacksboro
Yvonne Lovely Woodall, age 61 of Lake City


Carl E. Bradshaw, age 79 of LaFollette died May 14 at the U.T. Medical Center
in Knoxville. He was a deacon and member of West LaFollette Baptist Church
for 50 years. He was very active in the ministry for the Lord and the people and
retired from ORTEC in the field of electronics. He was preceded in death by
his parents, John and Golda Vowell Bradshaw; brother and sister-in-law, Therlo
and Edna Bradshaw and brother-in-law: J.D. Hill.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Anna Bradshaw; son and
daughter-in-law, Jerry and Faye Bradshaw all of LaFollette; granddaughter and
husband, Donna and Scott Wallace; great granddaughter, Hannah Wallace all of
Jacksboro; brother and sister-in-law, James E. and Rose Bradshaw of Clinton; brother,
Kenneth Bradshaw of Atlanta, GA; sister, Wilma Hill of LaFollette; several
nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services
were May 16 at the West LaFollette Baptist Church with Rev. Lynn Ray, Rev.
Hobert McCreary and Brother Jerry Crutchfield officiating. Interment was in the
Woodlawn Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to West LaFollette
Baptist Church Building Fund. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.


Betty Jean Bourff Ford age 73 of West Chester, OH formerly of LaFollette May
13, in Cincinnati, OH. She was born April 5, 1931. She was a nurse's aid and
longtime employee of Bonnie's Nursing Home. Preceded in death by her parents
Rome and Nora Heatherly Bourff; brother, L. D. Bourff. Survivors include her
children, Wanda Frederick and husband, Ronald, Roger Ford and wife, Karen, Jerry
Ford, and Danny Ford and wife Jamie; grandchildren, Kenneth and Matthew Ford;
brothers, M.C. Bourff, J. P. Bourff, and Sonny Bourff; sister, Susie Terry;
several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral services were May
17 at the Hodapp Funeral Home in West Chester, OH interment to follow at the
West Chester Township Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers
memorials be made to the Hospice of Cincinnati, P. O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH
45263-3597. Hodapp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Eva Louise Gross, age 87 of Lake City died May 13 at St. Mary's Medical
Center in Knoxville. She was born December 5, 1916 in Campbell County to the late
John and Martha Gaylor. She was a member of Longfield Baptist Church in Lake
City where she was a Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir. She was a
loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved flower gardening.
Preceded in death by her parents, John and Martha Gaylor, first husband, Clyde
Wilson, second husband of 41 years, Thomas Gross Sr.; son, Joe Mac Gross; two
grandsons; two great grandsons; brothers, Kermit Duncan, James B. Duncan; sisters,
Mildred Hutson, Phyllis Sharp and Lucille Champion. Survivors include her
daughters, Clydene Daniels Livengood and husband, Hal, of Knoxville, Ruth Ellen
Mitchell and husband, Jim, of New Hampshire; son, Thomas "Sonny" Gross, Jr. and
wife, Pat; brothers, Thomas Duncan of Knoxville and Dewayne Duncan of Ohio;
nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many
friends. Funeral services were May 16 at the Longfield Baptist Church with
Rev. Mike Foust, Rev. Roger Nance and Rev. Mac Smith officiating. Interment was
in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons.


Henrietta "Boots" Hughes, age 67 of Sidney, Oh died May 6 of natural causes.
She was born July 23, 1936 in Eagan, TN to the late Brown Lee and Hattie
Partin Osborne. She married Robert Hughes on June 23, 1962. She was a member of the
AMVETS Post 1986 of Sidney, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4239 and American
Legion Post 217, Sidney. She was retired from Copeland Corp. after 29 years.
Survivors include her daughters, Deborah and husband, Lloyd Taylor of Sidney,
Oh, Donna and husband, Michael Erbaugh, of Sidney; grandchildren, Bob Hughes,
Troy Scott Perry, Derrick Perry, of Sidney, Leah Hughes of Sidney, Tara Hughes
of Houston, Shauna Perry of Sidney; great grandchild, Luke Perry of Sidney;
sisters, Jean Gibbs of LaFollette, Roxie Marlow of Clairfield, Vaude "Bobby"
Lawson of Sidney, Della Sharp of Vandalia. Funeral services were May 11 at Adams
Funeral Home in Sidney with the Rev. Kenneth Ellis officiating. Interment was
in the Graceland Cemetery in Sidney. Memorial contributions can be made to the
Wilson Hospice in her memory. Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.

Everett Edgar Harmon age 66 of Jacksboro died May 17 at the East TN Baptist
Hospital in Knoxville. He was a member of Hill Crest Baptist Church. He was a
loving father, grandfather, and brother who enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Harmon, granddaughter
Summer Kennedy, parents, Ernest and Beulah Collins Harmon, sister, Thelma
Maxwell. Survived include her daughters and sons in law, Susan and Darryl Kennedy
of LaFollette; Amy and Scott Seal of Jacksboro; Sandra and Hubert Kitts of
Jacksboro; grandchildren, Brandon and Alicia Seals of Jacksboro, Macy Ellison of
LaFollette; sister, Lorraine Carroll of LaFollette. Funeral Services were May
19 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Tim Moore officiating. Interment will be
at 2 p.m. Thursday in Grantsboro Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral home was in
charge of arrangements.

Delta Rebus Johnson, age 72, of Ypsilanti, Mi died May 15. She was born in
McQuery County, Ky. She was of the Church of God faith. She loved spending time
with her family and friends and singing in Church. Preceded in death by her
parents, James Lectie Johnson; brothers, Alvin A. Johnson and Haskel J. Johnson;
sisters, Dorothy M. Johnson, Alpha L. Hines and Betty J. Johnson. Survivors
include her sister, Hassie Thompson of Ypsilanti, Mi and Agnes Wallace of
Jacksboro; a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held May 22 at 2
p.m. at the Huntsville Praise and Worship Center in Huntsville, Tn with
Brother Ralph Combs officiating.

J.C. Mallicote, age 71 of LaFollette died May 11. He was of the Baptist
Faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who
enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and
sports. Preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Vivian Gothard Mallicote.
Survived include his wife of 34 years ,Gladys Mallicote of LaFollette; son,
Ronnie Penley of LaFollette; daughters and sons in law: Norma and Ed Hatfield,
Jackie and Bill Snider, Debbie and Dave McLean, Teresa and Mike Thorton all of
Cincinnati, Ohio. 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; brothers:
Virgil and Roy Malicote both of Jim Branch, TN and Carl Malicote of Habersham;
sisters, Aline Taylor of Habersham, Estelene Tyree of Chicago, IL, Betty Austin
of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Funeral Services were May 12 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Jim Bo Bolton
officiating. Interment was in Odd Fellow Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.

Evelyn Marlow age 79 of LaFollette died May 16, at St. Mary's Medical Center
of Campbell County. She was a member of Lick Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church
of God and attended Fincastle Church of God. She was a former employee of
LaFollette Medical Center with 14 years of service.
Preceded in death by her husband, Patton Marlow in August 1980;children,
Vietta Marlow and Sue Glandon; parents, Fred and Teal Naff; grandchildren, Anthony
Young and Darrell Reynolds; sisters, Edith Pulley and Thelma Wood. Survivors
include her daughters, Eunice Bolton and husband, Willard, Patsy Ellis and
husband, C. B., and Shirley Reynolds and husband, Lonnie all of LaFollette;
grandchildren, Gary, Johnny, Jeffrey, Ronnie, Ricky, Suzette, Loretta, Missy and
Michael; great grandchildren, Derek, Justin, Alexa, Ashlee, Kelli, Matthew,
Amanda, Bron, Clay, Chris, Lance, D. J., Adam, Jacob, Mitchell, and Zachary; very
special aunt, Celeste Barley of Mount Hope, WV; several nieces, nephews other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were May 19 at Fincastle Church of God
with Rev. Mike Smith, Rev. Audie Murray, and Rev. Hansford Bolton
officiating, with special comments by Mrs. Nannie Lou Marlow. Interment was in the
Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Walters Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.

Luther E. Miller, age 82 formerly of Clinton died May 10 at the Capital
Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, Fl. He was born November 26, 1921 in
Campbell County. He was a former employee of Hoskins Drug Store. He was also a
former employee of the Fish and Game Commission and worked many years with the U.S.
Government. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents,
S.B. and Bessie Marie; daughter, Brenda Gail Page; sister, Marguertte Bruce.
Survivors include his wife, Opal Duncan Miller, Tallahassee, Fl; grandson, John F.
Page, Wilmington, NC; sisters, Louise M. Higgins, Clinton, June M. Bishop and
husband, Sam, Oak Ridge; special cousins, Edna, David and Danny Farmer;
brother-in-law, Ray Bruce, Clinton; several nieces, nephews, friends and in-laws.
Funeral services were May 15 with Brother Bill Tackett officiating. Interment
was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.

Ronnie Joe Milton, age 65 of LaFollette died May 15 at St Mary's Medical
Center, Knoxville He was a loving husband, father & grandfather who enjoyed
spending time with his family & friends. He also enjoyed woodcrafts, collecting
pennies & miniature cars. He was a therapist with St Mary's of Campbell County for
37 Yrs. Preceeded in death by his first wife, Edna Rutherford Milton;
parents, Robert and Pearl Chadwell Milton; sister, Bobbie Loomis. Survivors include
his wife Joyce Milton of LaFollette; sons, Rodney and Ronald Milton of
LaFollette, Steve Grubb of Dayton, Ohio; daughters, Teresa Edwards and Renee Bailey of
LaFollette; brother, Donnie Milton of LaFollette; sisters, Iva Queener of
LaFollette and Shirley Prandini of Knoxville; six grandchildren, several nieces
and nephews and a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral services were May
18 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. OP. Byrd officiating. Interment was
in Campbell Memorial Gardens. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette was in
charge of the arrangements.

Lucille Newport age 70 of Jacksboro died May 17 at St. Mary's Health and
Rehabilitation Center in LaFollette. She was a member of the Woodlake Baptist
Church. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary's Medical Center and
Rehabilitation Center for their care, kindness, friendship and love. Preceded
in death by her husband, Eugene Newport; son, Ray Newport. Survivors include
her daughter, Mary Oakes and husband, David of Jacksboro; granddaughter, Andrea
Oakes, grandson, Chris Oakes and wife, Virginia all of Jacksboro; great
grandson, Ryan Oakes; nephews, Eddie Raines and wife, Glenna, and Johnny Raines all
of Knoxville; special friends, Martha Raines and Opal Lovely; several other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services are May 20(Thursday) at 8 p.m. at Walters Chapel with Rev.
George Asbury and Rev. Ray Graham officiating. Family and friends will meet for
graveside services and interment Friday at 10a.m. at Campbell Memorial
Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. May 20(Thursday) before
services at Walters Funeral Home. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.


Gary H. Randolph, age 58 of Batavia, Oh, formerly of Oneida died May 16 at
the St. Mary's Medical Center in LaFollette. Born on June 26, 1945 to last
Marion (Shorty) Randolph and Jean Lay Randolph of Jacksboro. He was a member of the
Ambassador Freewill Baptist Church, a member of the Clermont South Masonic
Lodge #29, a member of the Scottish Rite and a Thirty-Second Degree Mason, a
member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) and a graduate of the Oneida High School
class of 1963. He was a retired employee of General Electric of Cincinnati,
Ohio where he worked for thirty-four years and was a member of local UAW #647.
Preceded in death by his father, Marion (Shorty) H. Randolph; mother and
father-in-law, Lottie Laxton and Jacob Laxton; brother-in-laws, Lonnie Terry and
Bill Jones; sister-in-laws, Nellie Cotton, Joan Randolph and Lou Etta Laxton.
Survivors include his loving wife, Charlotte Randolph, Batavia, Oh; mother,
Jean Lay Randolph, Jacksboro; children, Sandra Hardin and husband, Kenneth of
Milford, Oh, Gregory Randolph and wife Julie of Cincinnati, Oh; brother, Jack
Randolph; grandchildren, Madelyn Marie Randolph, Emily J. Randolph, Lily G.
Randolph and Jesse Randolph Hardin; several nieces, nephews and relatives to
mourn his passing. Funeral services were May 18 in the Chapel of Jones and Son
Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Smith and Rev. Roland Luthy officiating. Interment
was in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Arnelia, Ohio with Masonic Rites. Jones and
Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jim Sharp, age 41 of Longmont, Co died May 10 at his home. He was born August
30, 1962 in Sidney, Oh where he grew up and graduated from Sidney High
School. He spent most of his professional life working the manufacturing and
computer industries in and around Sidney and Cincinnati, Oh. He married Janna McCall
Edwards in Cincinnati on March 30, 2000. Janna is a Colorado native and
because of Jim's love of the area they moved to Longmont, Co in 2003. Jim and Janna
enjoyed doing many activities together including weekends in the Colorado
Rocky Mountains. He had a passion for music and collecting robots, rockets and
"cartoon network" cars. Family was important to him and he was the proud father
of five children and "Grandpa" of four grandchildren. Preceded in death by his
mother, Janice Neeley. Survivors include his wife, Janna of Longmont, Co;
sons, Jason and Justin; daughter, Jessie, all of Russell Springs, Ky;
step-daughter, Lyndsey Edwards and her fiancé Carl Kearny and grandsons, Aaron and Tyler
of Batavia, Oh; step-daughter Michelle Hall and husband, LaVon and
granddaughter, Savon and grandson, LaVon of Wichita Falls, Tx; parents, James Robert
Sharp, Sr. and Ann of LaFollette; sisters, Bonnie Wilburn, Sidney, Oh, Vickie
Shrader, Columbia Station, Oh, Sue Barnhart, Covington, Oh; mom, Elizabeth McCall,
Longmont, Co; sister-in-laws, Gina McCall, Longmont, Co; Vanessa Lamb and her
husband, John of Lyons, Co and Stephanie Mann and husband, Paul; nephew, Jacob
and niece, Lizzy, all of Ft. Collins, Co; other much loved and loving
relatives. A family memorial service was held May 14 at the First United Methodist
Church in Longmont, Co with Reverend Doctor Bruce Maxwell leading the chapel
service. Ahlberg Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements Memorial services
will be conducted in Sidney, Oh at a later date.


Reverend George Tyra. It is with much sorrow that we, the family of the
Reverend George Tyra, announce his passing from this world into his Heavenly Home
on May 15, 2004. He was born and raised in LaFollette; he left to join the
U.S. Army in 1953. He was shipped to Germany where he received the European
Service Medal. He loved his country and served it honorably for 16 years and fought
valiantly in 2 wars. In 1957 he fought in Korea where he received the Korean
Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Medal of Commendation for
outstanding service. In 1966 he went to Vietnam 1st Calvary Division, Platoon Sgt.
(Infantry). There he trained and led troops into battle. While in Vietnam he
received the Combat Infantry Badge, Air Medal for a number of air assaults where he
jumped from helicopters into the battle zone. He received the Bronze Star for
bravery beyond the call of duty. He was wounded in Alno Valley, Vietnam and
received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the faculty in Fort Dix, New
Jersey where he conducted troop training in Special Weapons, Rifle Range, etc.
Here he received the Good Conduct Medal. After leaving the U.S. Army, he and his
wife settled in Toledo where he worked for 30 years as a machinist for
Chrysler Corporation. After his retirement he and his wife moved back to LaFollette.
He was a wonderful, loving husband and father, always putting his family
before himself. He will be most sadly missed by all who knew him, including his
good friends Michael, Suzanne, Dennis, Angie, Jim, and host of other good friends
and neighbors. He also loved his beloved dog, Ty Ty. We salute him for all
his bravery and service. He enriched the lives of many and shall be remembered
always. His passing is a great loss to us all and his beloved flag shall fly at
half mast Preceded in death by his beloved parents, Clara Mae (Henagar) Tyra
and Roy E. Tyra, his precious son, Thomas E. Tyra, and his beloved sister Ann
McCloud. Survivors include his beloved wife of over 50 years Virgina
(Lingerfelt) Tyra, his beloved daughter Mary McCloud (James) from Lorain Ohio, a sister
Linda Harrell (Allen) and several nieces and nephews, cousins and aunts.
Funeral Services were May 19 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev.
Norman Stallings officiating. Interment was in Bakers Forge Cemetery with
full military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Martin Wilson Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth Wilson, age 62 of Jacksboro died May 13 at the St. Mary's Medical Center
in Knoxville. She was a member of the Cumberland View Baptist Church. She was
a devoted wife, extraordinary mother and caring friend to many. Preceded in
death by her parents, Dit and Laura Pressnell Parker; brothers, Russell and
Earl Parker; sister: Faye Cox. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Ray Wilson of
Jacksboro; daughter, Eva LeAnne Wilson of Knoxville; brothers, Jack Parker of
Goshen, OH, Jerry Parker of Knoxville; sisters, Helen Tallent, of Knoxville;
Jane Richardson of Hermitage; Margaret Price of Powell, Sandra Hardenbergh of
Maryville; special sisters-in-law, June Parker of Maryville and Betty Parker
of Jacksboro; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and
friends. Graveside services were May 15 in Campbell Memorial Gardens with Rev.
Andy Miller officiating. In Lieu of Flowers, please make donations to the
Cumberland View Building Fund at the People's National Bank of LaFollette, c/o Chris
Cooper P.O. Box 1221, LaFollette, TN 37766.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Yvonne Lovely Woodall, age 61 of Lake City died May 12 at the Methodist
Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born March 19, 1943 in Campbell County to the
late Gideon and Alene Brown Lovely. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved
quilting, crocheting and gardening. Preceded in death by her parents, Gideon and
Alene Brown Lovely; sisters, Wanda West, Velma Sharp and Flo Carden.
Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis Ward and husband, Virgil, Lake City, Victoria
Byrge and husband, Tim, Lake City; grandchildren, Ashley Byrge, Timothy
Byrge, Dawn Hall, Roxanne Ward; great grandchildren, Amber Byrge, Tyler Hall; many
special friends and neighbors. Funeral services were May 14 at Hatmaker
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating. Interment was in the Oak Grove
Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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