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From: "Carol Gigante " <>
Subject: [TNMORGAN] Knoxville News-Sentinel Obituaries April 30, 2007
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:21:05 GMT



AKINS, ANNETTE - age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, April 28,
2007 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. She was a member of
the Belmont Heights Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her
husband, Edward G. Akins. Annette is survived by: son, Eddie Akins and
wife Karen of Knoxville; 2 special grandchildren, Heather and Christy
Maples; 3 great grandchildren who were her special angels, Tyler
Maples, Branden Purnell and Halley Anderson; one special nephew, Jimmy
Obenenchain; several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home, 5815
Western Ave., 865-588-3868, is in charge of the arrangements.

ANDERSON, JUDITH - age 57 of Alcoa, died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at
Blount Memorial Hospital. She was an employee of Wal-Mart at Turkey
Creek and was preceded in death by: her parents, E.W. and Ida Mae
Campbell. She is survived by: her daughter, Kristie Anderson of Alcoa;
grandchildren, John Michael and Christopher Jones; brother and
sister-in-law, Allen and Carol Campbell of Maryville. The family and
friends will assemble at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at Grandview
Cemetery for graveside services. Friends may call at their convenience
after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2007 at Smith Mortuary,
Maryville, 983-1000. www.smithmortuary.com.

BATES, ELLA MAE - age 83, of Rutledge, passed away April 27, 2007, at
St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Claude Bates; mother, Sarah Maples; father, James Dalton; 2
brothers, Curtis and Frank Dalton; granddaughter, Ruth Elaine Dunn;
great-grandson, Jesse Wayne Dunn; and 2 great-granddaughters. Survivors
include daughters, Ruby Dunn of Ohio, Gracie Osborne of Knoxville, and
Rosemary (Lloyd) Swaney of Rockford; sons, Robert Bates of Morristown,
Claude A. (Linda) Bates of Rockwood, Archie (Bonnie) Bates, and George
(Bonnie Sue) Bates, both of Maynardville; stepson, J.D. Bates of
Morristown; half brother, Archie Dalton of Arkansas; special friend
Bradley Bush; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 8 great
great grandchildren. Special thanks to Bonnie Sue Bates for all the
special care. Funeral services will be held 8:00 P.M., Monday, April
30, 2007 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home, with Rev. Lonnie Swiney
and Rev. David Jarrell officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday,
May 1, 11:00 A.M. in Sunrise Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandsons will
serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Monday evening,
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. prior to services at Smith Funeral Home in
Rutledge. Smith Funeral Home of Rutledge in charge of arrangements.

BRADEN, ROY ELDON - age 74, a resident of Oliver Springs, went home to
be with the Lord Saturday, April 28, 2007 at his home. Mr. Braden was
born April 27, 1933 in Oliver Springs. Living all of his life in Oliver
Springs except for 7 years in Harlan, Kentucky. He worked as a teamster
for ORNL from 1972 until his retirement in 1998. He previously worked
as a coal miner in Harlan, Kentucky and Fork Mountain for 12 years and
at Reeder Chevrolet for 15 years. He was preceded in death by: son,
Dennis Roy Braden; parents, Lewis and Callie Vann Braden; brothers,
Cherrel Edward Braden and Daniel Bluford Braden; sister, Ruby Braden.
Survivors: wife, of 46 years, JoAnn Braden of Oliver Springs;
daughters, Katrine Coppenger and husband David of Oliver Springs,
Rhonda Bass and husband Jeff of Oliver Springs, grandchildren, Charlene
Ford, Erin Worley, Kevin Alexander, Trevor Coppenger, Brittney
Coppenger and Kayla Bass; great grandchildren, Hunter Ford and Rayden
Carroll; sister, Annie Gallaher of Oliver Springs; brothers, Richard
Braden and wife Aliene of Deaborne Heights, MI, Lester Braden of
O'Connor, MI, L.C. Braden and wife Leoria of Ewing, VA. He is also
survived by several nieces and nephews, extended family members and
special friends. The family will receive friends Monday, April 30, 2007
between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral
services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8:00 pm with Rev.
Rick Boring, Rev. Gary Massengill, Rev. Ronnie Inman, and Rev. Thomas
Vananda officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Sharp
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

BRUCE, FLOYD - of Knoxville, departed this life, April 29, 2007 at St.
Mary's Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.

COUNTISS ROBERT G. - age 78 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, April
28, 2007 at home. He recently accepted Christ as his savior and
attended Riverdale United Methodist Church. At the age of 14 he went to
play semi pro baseball. He then joined the Air Force and after serving
his country he returned to the community to coach local teams in
baseball, basketball and football. He was a charter member of Riverdale
Saddle Club and The Riverdale Community Club. Preceded in death by:
daughter, Debbie Countiss and infant son, John Wayne Countiss.
Survivors: wife, Jane Countiss; daughters, Claudia Maxwell and husband
Jeff of Knoxville, Susan Harbin and husband Jeff of Morristown; sons,
Robby Countiss and wife Wendy, Darryl Countiss and wife Tammy; 9
grandchildren; brother, Wayne Countiss and wife Hazel. Funeral service
will be held at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at French Broad United Methodist
Church with Rev. Jimmy Sherrod officiating. Family and friends will
meet at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at Asbury Cemetery for the interment at
2:00 p.m. Pallbearers: Scott Mellon, Jackie Duignan, Scott Bowman, Jeff
Maxwell, Jeff Harbin and Alex Maxwell. Special thanks to our Hospice
Nurse Kathy Meyer and to Jimmy Sherrod. In lieu of flowers, please make
contributions to: French Broad United Methodist Church Building Fund,
7115 Kodak Road, Knoxville, TN 37914. The family will receive friends
from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at French Broad United Methodist Church (formerly
Riverdale United Methodist Church). Arrangements by Bridges Funeral
Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999.

CRAWFORD, EARL ROGER - (aka: Mr. Hossenfeffer) - age 86 of Oak Ridge,
passed away Saturday April 28, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday May 1, 2007, 1:00pm at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in
Oak Ridge with Father Craig Kallio officiating. Graveside services will
be held at 3:30pm Tuesday May 1, 2007 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The
family will receive friends following the funeral service at St.
Stevens Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family request
donations be made to: Contact at P.O. Box 4641, Oak Ridge, TN
37831-4641. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Online messages to the family may be left at:
www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com.

DALE, FRANCES JOSEPHINE - age 89 of Maryville, passed away, Saturday,
April 28, 2007 at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee. Preceded in death
by: husband, Edgar Dale; daughters, Peggy Woody and Margaret Dale; 8
sisters; 1 brother. Survived by: granddaughter and spouse, Melina and
Adrian Barnes of Knoxville; grandson, Dale Woody of Maryville; great
granddaughter, Alexus Woody; several nieces and nephews. Funeral
service 2:00 pm Monday, April 30, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia
Chapel, Rev. Tom Hatley officiating. Graveside service and interment to
follow at Grandview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00
pm until 2:00 pm Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
www.millerfuneralhome.org.

DALTON, RAYMOND HOYT "HYMIE"- age 69 of Knoxville, a much-loved
husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007 at
Baptist Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid fisherman
and a carpenter for over 50 years. Preceded in death by father, L.T.
Dalton; brother, Richard Dalton; brother, Glen Dalton; daughter-in-law,
Renee Dalton. Survivors: wife of 46 years, Bea Dalton of Knoxville; son
Raymond H. Dalton, Jr. of Corryton; son and daughter-n-law, Wendell and
Minnie Dalton of Corryton; mother, Lela Dalton of Corryton;
grandchildren, Airman Seth Dalton of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
(fiance, Rebecca Stevens of Knoxville), Rebekah Dalton, Dibri Dalton,
and Lara Dalton of Corryton; sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce Cockrum
(Sonny) of Townsend, Betty Allen (Jim) of Knoxville. Memorials may be
made to the Cancer Fund of America, 2901 Breezewood Lane, Knoxville
37912. Memorial service 8:00 p.m. Monday in Stevens Chapel with Rev.
Mark Little officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. Monday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway.
Mr. Dalton's guest book is available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com

DUPER, LILLIE EUGENIA - age 83 of Knoxville, formerly of Manassas, VA
passed away early Saturday morning, April 28, 2007 in Knoxville. Lillie
attended Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in
death by her husbands, Solomon E. Shaffer and Roy E. Duper. Survivors:
Children, Jeanne Wyatt and husband Jim of Concord, Kenneth Shaffer,
Patricia Cox and husband Kenneth all of Manassas, VA; step children,
Gloria Lewis and husband Jim, Vicki Armstrong and husband Mike, Roy E.
Dupe, Jr. all of New Philadelphia, OH, Karen Wright and husband Peter
of Sayville, NY, George M. Shaffer and wife Brill of Stanley, VA,
Robert E. Shaffer of Port Charlotte, FL; several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family
will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral
services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev.
Don Acton officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held in
the National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Click
Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Duper
family. www.clickfuneralhome.com

EDGEMON, HERBERT F. (HERB) - age 77 of Powell, passed away Sunday April
29, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church.
Retired from East Tennessee Trucks with 25 years service. Veteran of
the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by: parents, Herbert and Alberta
Edgemon and grandson, Mark Adams. Survivors: wife, Wanda Edgemon;
daughters, Diane Major, Debbie Adams, Judy and husband Ron Noe;
grandchildren, Richard Major, Tracy Badgett, Scott Major, Matthew
Adams, Katie and Andrew Noe; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth
and husband Bob Bennett; brother-in-law, Don K. and wife Barbara
Ferguson; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services 7:30
p.m. Monday, Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Keith Walker
officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery
at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday for graveside services at 10:00 a.m. with Full
Military Honors conducted by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. The
family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at Rose Mortuary
Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com.

FULTON, ROBERT WILLIAM, SR. - age 88 of Knoxville, died Sunday morning,
April 29, 2007. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. His wife,
Margaret McCready Fulton preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
www.rosemortuary.com.

HEDGECOCK, OCALLIE "SALLIE" - age 84 of Knoxville, passed away on
Sunday April 29th at Parkwest Medical Center. Funeral service will be
on Tuesday May 1st at 8:00 pm at Weaver Funeral Home with the Rev. John
R. Mays officiating. Family and friends will meet at Weaver funeral
home on Wednesday at 9:15 am to proceed to Woodhaven Cemetery for a
10:00 graveside service. The family will receive friends on Tuesday
from 6-8 pm prior to the funeral service. Weaver Funeral Home is
serving the family.

HUFF, CHARLES WEAVER - age 77 of Sevierville, passed away Friday, April
27, 2007 at his home. As servant to his country and community, Mr. Huff
was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and
was an educator for many years. He served as principal at Seymour High
School and Sevier County High School and also worked in administration
for the Knox County School System. Mr. Huff was a member of First
Baptist Church in Sevierville and was preceded in death by his parents,
Floyd and Gladys Huff. Survivors: wife, Charlotte Seaton Huff;
daughters and sons-in-law: Joan and John Hatmaker, Amy and Tony Parton;
grandchildren, Annie Hatmaker, Brandon Parton, Christian Parton; uncles
and aunt, Sam and Kate Huff, Warren Rolen; brothers-in-law and wives,
Jay and Becky Seaton, Robert Seaton, Kenneth Seaton; special
caregivers, Susan McArdle, Ruth Green, Georgia Johnson, Kim Weisner and
Dagmar Burke. Contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, 317
Parkway, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. Funeral service 8 pm Monday in
the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Dr. Randy Davis
officiating. Interment 2 pm Tuesday in Middle Creek Cemetery. The
family will receive friends 6-8 pm Monday at Atchley Funeral Home,
Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.

LAWSON, MARY - age 90 of Bristol, formerly of Sevierville and
Knoxville, passed away early Sunday Morning April 29, 2007 in NHC
Health Care in Bristol, VA after a brief illness. Mary was retired from
AmSouth Bank in Knoxville, a member of Beulah United Methodist Church
in Knoxville where she was an active member, teaching Sunday School
there until her health would no longer allow her to at the age of 89.
Preceding her in death are: her parents, S.V. and Alice (Marshall)
Lawson; brothers, Lewis and Maxwell Lawson; sister, Nell Lawson. She is
survived by: her brother, Charlie Lawson of Bristol, TN; nephew, Chuck
(Tony) Lawson and his wife Shuping of Bristol, TN; also many nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends Monday
evening April 30, 2007 in the chapel of Rawlings Funeral Home from 5:00
until 7:00 pm with funeral services following the visitation at 7:00 pm
with the Reverend Cynthia Pennington officiating. Family and friends
will gather in the Middle Creek Cemetery in Sevierville at 12:45 pm
Tuesday May 1, 2007 for the interment service which will begin at 1:00
pm. Rawlings Funeral Home 212 Court Ave Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-5556 is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may send
their condolences through our website at: www.rawlingsfuneralhome.com.

LINGENFELTER, ANITA JUNE (OLIVER) - age 67 of Loudon, went to be with
her Lord and Savior on Sunday April 29, 2007. She was preceded in death
by: her late husband, Jack Lingenfelter; mother and step-father, Dallas
and Roscoe Howard and sister Barbara Arp. She is survived by: her only
son and daughter-in-law, Charles Jr. and Ruby (Toodie) Lingenfelter;
brother, Vick and wife Judy Howard; 3 grandchildren; 6
great-grandchildren; special friends, Carol, Kathleen, Bonnie and
Jenny; and many more beloved relatives. She was very loving towards the
elderly, children and animals. Funeral services will be Monday April
30, 2007 at 7 p.m. in McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Rev. Freddie
Watkins officiating and special vocalist Wilma Cameron. Family and
friends will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 1, 2007 at Oakland Baptist
Church Cemetery in Maryville for the interment service. The family will
receive friends Monday from 6-7 p.m. at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral
Home, 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com.

LOCKE, LOUISE OPRISCH - age 88 of Knoxville, a devoted and loving
mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed into eternal rest on
Thursday April 26, 2007 at NHC Farragut. She was a tireless and
faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for over 60
years, a member of the St. Gerard Guild and the Ladies of Charity.
Louise was a native of Steubenville, Ohio, daughter of the late Victor
and Louise Gehlert Oprisch. She retired from The Kroger Company with
over 25 years of service. Louise was also preceded in death by: her
husband, Bob Locke; son-in-law, Robert Love; brothers, Herman, and
Joseph Oprisch; sisters, Helen Oprisch, Cornelia Alvis and Marie
Bucher. She is survived by her loving and devoted children: daughter,
Vickie L. Love; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Mary Kay Locke,
Greg and Mary Jane Locke all of Knoxville; her wonderful grandchildren,
Robert Scott Love and wife Morgan, Laura Kandilikas and husband
Michael, Jason Richard Love and fianc' Stefanie Shea, Heather Alyce
Locke and fianc' John Cairney, Taylor Gregory Locke, Lauren Ashley
Love, Megan Elizabeth Locke, Lindsay Danielle Locke. Louise was
especially proud of her 5 great grandchildren, Avery, Jackson, John
"Jack", Carter and Bennett; her loving sisters, Dorothy Harasick of
Glendale, CA and Elizabeth Ann Owens of Steubenville, OH; brother, Carl
Oprisch of Toronto, OH; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Funeral
Mass will be at 4:30 p.m. Monday at All Saints Catholic Church with
Monsignor Xavier Mankel, Father Joseph Ciccone, CSP, Father Eric
Andrews, CSP officiating. The family and friends will meet Tuesday at
Woodlawn Cemetery for a 10:00 a.m. interment service. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to: Knoxville Catholic High School,
Building Fund, 9245 Fox Lonas Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923. The
family will receive friends at the church Monday, following the funeral
mass, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Arrangements provided by Rose Mortuary Mann
Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com.

LOVE, MILDRED - age 79 of Tazewell, was born on May 13, 1927 and passed
away on April 28, 2007 at the St. Mary's Hospice in Knoxville. She
retired from Donlin Sportswear. She owned and operated Love's Outlet
for 23 years until her death. She was the daughter of the late Joe and
Ethel Keller. She was preceded in death by her: parents, Joe and Ethel
Keller; husband, Lee Love; grandson, Derek Moyers; brothers, Lee and
Joe Jr. Keller; sisters, Louella Keller, Novella McDaniel, Winnie
England. She is survived by her: children, Jerry Love and wife Dorothy
of New Tazewell, TN; Dennis Love and wife Betty Jo of Tazewell, TN;
Carol Russell and husband Dale of Dundee, MI; Phyllis Moyers and
husband Jerry of New Tazewell, TN; grandchildren, Jessica Van Huss of
Sneedville, TN; Brandon Love of Dayton, TN; Tammy White of Adrain, MI;
Kim Slinker of Dundee, MI; Nick Moyers of Collierville, TN; Geraud
Moyers of Abingdon, VA; step-grandchildren, Melanie Davis of Lenoir
City, TN; Ian Ickes of Tazewell, TN; 11 great grandchildren; sisters,
Vontella Hopper of Halls, TN; Marlene Miller of Cleveland, TN; aunts,
Reba Turner of Speedwell, TN; Bertha Berry of Speedwell, TN;
sister-in-law, Wanda Keller of Knoxville, TN; several nieces, nephews
and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive
friends Tuesday, May 1, 2007 from 6 until 8 pm at the Claiborne Funeral
Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 am Wednesday, May 2,
2007 at the Fairview Cemetery will the Rev. Pete McDaniel officiating.
Pallbearers: Chuck Keller, Pete McDaniel, Lewis McDaniel, Joe Dan
England, J.W. England, Randy England. Honorary pallbearer, Larry Joe
Keller. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938.
Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

NORRIS, REV. FRANK "TED" - age 80 of South Knoxville, passed away April
29, 2007 at UT Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be
announced later by Berry Funeral Home Chapman Highway.

RAY, MARGARET J. - age 67 of Corryton, passed away Saturday, April 28,
2007 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She was a member of Block Springs
Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: husband, William Hobart Ray;
mother, Bonnie Hensley; brothers, Larry and David Hensley; sister,
Barbara Anderson. Survivors: son, Lynn Ray and wife Sharon; daughters,
Brenda Bernard and Janice Ray; grandchildren, Scotty Paris, Mary
Norton, Jeffrey Ray, John Bernard Jr., Louise Dalton, Russell Hoover,
Johnathan Blair; great grandchildren, Alicia, Joe Joe, Chris, Adrianna,
Dustin, Katie, Emily, Tyler, Elijah, Katlyn and Hannan; brothers, Wayne
Hensley and wife Anna Bell, Jerry Hensley and wife Kitty, Ricky
Hensley; sister and brother-in-law, Geneva and Bill Hensley; several
nieces and nephews; dear friend, Mildred Shelton. Funeral service will
be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Bridges Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl
Loy Jr. and Rev. Kenneth Norton officiating. Family and friends will
meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Block Springs Cemetery for the
interment at 11:00 a.m. Active pallbearers: Terry, Josh and Darrell
Hensley, Joey Norton, Tim Martin and John Bernard Jr. Honorary
pallbearers will be: Scotty Paris and Jeffrey Ray. The family would
like to express their gratitude to the nurses and doctors at Fort
Sanders. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at
Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike 523-4999.

SEYMOUR, MARY (LOIS) LOWE - our precious mother, age 80, passed away
peacefully at her home Saturday, April 28, 2007 after a brief illness.
Preceded in death by: husband, Leonard (C.L.) Seymour; parents, Leota
and Floyd Lowe; sister, Shirley Wilson and brothers, Don and Bob Lowe.
Survivors: children and spouses, Brenda S. and Eddie Whitsell of
Heiskell, Janice and Stephen Hankla of Ft. Worth, TX., Deborah L and
Steve Hawkins of Knoxville, Phillip and Sandra Seymour of Brownsville,
TX; Rosanna and Steve Luttrell of Knoxville; grandchildren, Daniel and
Joseph (Joe) Whitsell, Kimberly Wolford, Jennifer Lester, Matthew
Hawkins, Tosha Newark, Heather and Travis Luttrell; great
grandchildren, Brittany, Sabrina, Brooklynn and Caleb Whitsell,
Jonathan, Michael, Lauren and Mary Wolford, Austin Lester, Brody
Hawkins, Indigo and Kalila Newark and Alexandra and Cristian Seymour;
brothers, James and A.W. (Dub) Lowe and sister-in-law, Anna Lou Lowe;
several nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to Maureen and
Ashley Kidd and the St. Mary's Hospice. Service 8 pm Tuesday at Mynatt
Funeral Home Fountain City, Brother Charlie Reynolds and Roger Sikes
officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Wednesday at
Greenwood Cemetery for interment service at 11 am. Family will receive
friends 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City.
www.mynattfh.com.

SIMPSON, MARGIE THELMA - was born in Knoxville May 5, 1906 to George W.
Eaton and Ida Sanders Eaton. She passed away early Saturday morning at
Parkwest Hospital a week before her 101st birthday. She was of the
Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Green Simpson;
son, Dudley Simpson; daughter, Betty Jean Ogle and great-granddaughter,
Jessica Ogle. Survivors: sons, Eugene P. and Richard D. Simpson; 13
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 33 great-great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Monday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for
graveside service at 2 pm, Pastor Bill Dean officiating. Friends may
call at their convenience Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City.
www.mynattfh.com

SLIGER, SONDRA - age 53 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on
Tuesday April 24, 2007 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. She was a nurse at West
Haven Medical Clinic for over 20 years, and also spent several years at
the Knoxville Urology Center before retiring. She was a member of
Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and was passionate about photography,
arts and crafts, gardening, writing, and most of all, helping those
around her. As she was blessed with the gift of true selflessness,
Sondra could never pass up the opportunity to help someone in need,
whether it be family or strangers. She was truly an angel on Earth.
Sondra was most content while spending time at the beach, her favorite
place to be. Her enthusiasm for life could not be missed, as she
preferred to live every day as if it were her last. Preceded in death
by: father, Earl Smith Sr. Survived by: mother, Margaret Smith; husband
of 34 years, Ronnie Sliger; daughter, Angela Sliger-Gerou and husband
Duane of Valencia, CA.; son, Brian Sliger, and grandson Alec; sister
and best friend, Sherri Smith-Bartlett and husband Michael of Gulf
Shores, Alabama; brothers, Earl Smith Jr. and wife Ann, Jeff and wife
Missy, and Jerry and wife Linda all of Knoxville; nieces and nephews;
Jessica, Andrew, Matt, Alana, and Annie Smith; close friends; Sarah
Jane Whaley and Lucinda Bowman. Sondra will be dearly missed by those
who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Sunday,
April 29, 2007 at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm,
Rev. Dr. James McCluskey officiating. Family and friends will meet at
10:15 am Monday at Weaver's to proceed to Greenwood Cemetery for a 11
am graveside service. Rev. Dr. Mike Boyd officiating. Arrangements by
Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com.

TAYLOR, BETTY LOU MITCHELL - age 76 of Knoxville, TN, passed away
Friday, April 27, 2007 at UT Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1930
in Sheridan, WY to Eva Fern Phillips and Vern Willard Mitchell. She was
preceded in death by: parents; sister, Dorothy Roberts Wilson. She is
survived by: her loving husband of 56 years, Richard Rolland Taylor;
daughters, Diane Carol Taylor Duke (Randy) of Charlotte, NC and Cathy
Ann Taylor of Springerville, AZ; son, Douglas Vern Taylor (Connie) of
Huntsville, AL; grandchildren, Shannon Elizabeth Duke Horton (Jared) of
Charlotte, NC, Trevor Thomas Duke (Mary) of King George, VA, Rachael
Corrine, Patricia Camille and Angela Paige Taylor of Huntsville, AL; a
special cousin, Shannon Masters Meyer (Don) of Omaha, NE. Betty was a
loving, active wife, mother and grandmother who never met a stranger.
She had many friends through her involvement with her church, First
United Methodist Church of Knoxville, where she volunteered weekly, her
golfing friends at Deane Hill and Green Meadow Country Clubs, and her
dear friends of PEO, a philanthropic organization. Her favorite
activities were spending time with family and friends, reading,
traveling, and music. She spent many years locally and nationally with
the Girl Scouts of America. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm
on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at First United Methodist Church of Knoxville,
followed by a visitation in the Fellowship Hall. The family would like
to express their thanks to the caring staff of UT Medical Center.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 3316 Kingston
Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home,
982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com.

Williams, Michael Dell (Memoriam)
In Loving Remembrance of MICHAEL DELL WILLIAMS 4/30/1975 - 7/21/2004
Happy Birthday Son "On Heaven's bright shore, there's gonna be no more
dyin'; not one little grave, in all that fair land. Not even a tear
will dim the eye, and no one up there will say goodbye. Just singing
His praise through endless days on Heaven's bright shore." Dearly loved
by: Momma, Bob, Billie, Angelique and Wes



Carol Gigante
Beltsville, MD 20705


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