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Subject: [TNSCOTT] Obits From the Knoxville News Sentinel 17 Jun 2003
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 09:25:09 EDT
>From The Knoxville News Sentinel 17 Jun 2003
ELLSWORTH, DOW HARRIS, JR. - age 37, of Clinton,
MILLER, MRS. LIDA JANE CARSON - age 51,
PARKER, MR. CARL E.
ROSENBERG, MR. RICHARD ERWIN - age 78, of Oak Ridge
STOOKSBURY, JAMES HERSHEL - age 74, of Clinton,
SUMMERS, MRS. BETTY CHAPMAN
WELCH, GARY RAY - Oneida
WESTERVELT, JEAN - age 68, of Heiskell,
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ELLSWORTH, DOW HARRIS, JR. - age 37, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, June 15,
2003, at the Windwood Healthcare Center in Clinton, after a lengthy illness,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He loved fishing and
hunting before his accident. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints. Preceded in death by grandparents, Howard and Lillian Buckingham.
Dow was born May 25, 1966, in Sidney, Ohio. Survivors: wife, Rhonda Harris of
Clinton; sons, Brandon Elliott of Clinton, and Jacob Harris of Clinton;
daughters, Beth Harris of Sidney, Ohio, Yolanda Bidwell of Clinton, Jesstina
Bidwell of Clinton, Kendra Harris of Clinton; parents, Dow Ellsworth Sr. and Donna
Harris of Sidney, Ohio; granddaughter, Destiny Root of Sidney, Ohio; brothers,
Aaron Harris of Sidney of Sidney, Ohio, Jason Harris and wife, Denise of
Sidney, Ohio; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dixie and Tony Kyle of
Andersonville; grandparents, Leonard and Emma Harris of Sidney, Ohio; special friends, Joe
and Annette Moore of Clinton. The family will receive friends 12:00 Noon -
2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, in Clinton,
with funeral service following the visitation at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel with
Bishop Bloomquists presiding. Interment will follow the service at Grandview
Memorial Gardens. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, of Clinton, in charge of all
arrangements.
MILLER, MRS. LIDA JANE CARSON - age 51, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June
14, 2003, at her home in Wartburg, Tenn. Janie was a graduate of Carson Newman
College and an active member of Big Emory Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading,
outdoor activities, photography, craft hobbies, and writing poetry. She also
enjoyed helping people and loved children. She was preceded in death by
father, Charles Carson of Wartburg. She is survived by her mother, Jean Kinsley
Carson of Wartburg; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and Sam Nugent; son, Larry
J. Miller, Jr.; sister, Mary Lynn Carson; brothers, Charles E. Carson, James
D. Carson and George Carson; grandson, Johnathan Lee Coker and several aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends. Janie's family will receive friends Tuesday
evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home. Funeral services Wednesday 11
a.m., Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg. Interment will be in the Wartrburg
Cemetery. She was loved and she will be missed.
ROSENBERG, MR. RICHARD ERWIN - age 78, of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, June
15, 2003, at Life Care Center in Wartburg. He was the husband of Judith
Rosenberg. Memorial service will be conducted at Faith Lutheran Church, Oak Ridge,
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2003, with Rev. James Evers officiating. The
family will receive friends from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the church. Martin Oak Ridge
Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.
STOOKSBURY, JAMES HERSHEL - age 74, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, June 15,
2003, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member and Deacon
of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Andersonville. He was a United States
Marine Corps Veteran, who served during the Korean conflict. He was an avid
antique collector and loved gardening in his spare time. Preceded in death by
parents, Lee and Shrepty Lay Stooksbury; sister, Rosalee Holmes, and brother,
Billy Stooksbury. James was born March 6, 1929, in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Survivors: wife of 43 years, Barbara Louise Stooksbury of Clinton; daughter,
Michelle Stooksbury of Clinton; son, Michael S. Stooksbury of Clinton; brothers,
Roscoe Stooksbury and wife, Arbutus of Knoxville, Delmar Stooksbury and wife,
Eleanor of Clinton, Willard, Bobby and Donald Stooksbury, all of Clinton;
sister, Carolyn Hanberry of Clinton; brother-in-law, Jimmy Southard of Clinton,
Jack Southard and wife, Barbara of Clinton, Tommy Southard and wife, Annette of
Oak Ridge, Joe Southard and wife, Tena of Clinton; sisters-in-law, Betty Riner
and husband, Charles of Oliver Springs, Linda Slack and husband, McNoel of
Oliver Springs, Brenda Stinnett and husband, Howard of Oliver Springs, Gail
Sigmon and husband, Mike of Oak Ridge, Margaret Tuggle and husband, Rodney of
Coalfield, Becky Moses and Luke of Chattanooga, and several nieces and nephews and
extended family. The family will receive friends 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wednesday,
June 18, 2003, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, in Clinton, with funeral service
following the visitation at 8:30 p.m., in the chapel with Pastor Robert H.
Combs officiating. Interment will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday morning at
Anderson Memorial Gardens. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, of Clinton, in charge of all
arrangements.
SUMMERS, MRS. BETTY CHAPMAN - began rejoicing in Heaven, Sunday, June 15,
2003. As she made the move from her earthly home in Oakdale, Tenn., to her
heavenly home, Betty, the daughter of Albert and Rosa Chapman, was born and raised
in the Camp Austin Community of Oakdale. She taught school for one year before
marrying Frank Summers of Oakdale on July 19, 1947. Betty worked at Burlington
Hosiery in Harriman for 18 years until rheumatoid arthritis disabled her. She
was a devout Christian and member of White Oak Baptist Church, where she
served faithfully as a Sunday School Teacher and choir member until she was no
longer able to attend. Betty loved to garden, work in her flowers and quilt. When
she could no longer do these things she continued to be an avid reader and
work crossword puzzles. Besides he parents, she was preceded in death by her
sister, Faye Chapman; half sisters, Julie Cagle, Mary Taylor, Georgia Langley and
Ruby Ooten. She was also preceded by brothers, A. B. and Russell; half
brothers, Ed. Harry, and John. Betty is survived by her husband, Frank; one daughter
and son-in-law, Karen and Steve Kittrell of Oakdale; three grandsons and
wives, Chris and Tami of Knoxville, Jason and Robin, and Josh of Oakdale. She is
also survived by four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Sydney, Madeline and
Darren.; sisters, Robbie Headrick and Lucille Ball of Knoxville; brothers, L. E. and
wife, Frances of Knoxville, Dalton and wife Alice of Rockwood. Funeral
services Wednesday, June 18, 2003, 2 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg with
Rev. Bill Young and Rev. Danny Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in the
Pine Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June
17, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg.
WELCH, GARY RAY - was born September 29, 1948, and left to be with the Lord
on the morning of June 15, 2003, in the presence of his family, at his home in
Oneida, Tenn. He was the loving husband of Alice Rose Stanley Welch, his bride
of over 33 years. Gary was a member of New Haven Baptist Church in Oneida. He
was the General Manager of HBD Industries, where he had been employed since
1983. Prior to that, Gary was an educator teaching in the Oneida and Scott
County School Systems, and Robbins High School. He was an athletics coach and
sponsor of several clubs and groups during his teaching career. He was a graduate
of Robbins High School, Cumberland College and completed post-graduate work in
Ecology from Tennessee Tech University. Gary Welch was a loving family man,
grandfather, and strong patriarch of his family. He was preceded in death by
his father, Charles Ray Welch; infant sister, Carol Ruth Welch; grandparents,
Freeman and Bertha Welch and Guy and Allie Parson; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Thomas and Travannia Stanley, all of Scott County, Tenn., and brother-
in-law, J. C. Stanley of Indianapolis, Ind. Gary is survived by his wife, Alice,
of Oneida, Tenn.; his mother, Maxine Parson Welch of Robbins, Tenn.; daughter
and son-in-law, Karen and Derek Jeffers; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Tim
Hamby, all of Oneida, Tenn.; brothers, Robert Welch and wife, Mildred, and
Michael Welch; sisters, Patricia Seale and husband, John, Donna Frogge and
husband, Gary, Regina Litton and husband, Garrett, and Debra Thompson and husband,
Steve, all of Robbins, Tenn. Gary was a loving Papaw and is survived by his
precious grandchildren, Breeanna, Chuck, Mike, Gary and Gabe Jeffers and
Felicia, Nick and Jacob Hamby. He is also survived by special sister-in-law, Mary Ann
Stanley Brewster of Oneida, Tenn., and special brother- in-law, Jim Stanley
and wife, Roxie of Muncie, Ind. In addition, Gary leaves behind many special
aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Receiving of
friends will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2003, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Jones and
Son Funeral Home in Oneida, Tenn. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. at
Jones and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Bond officiating. Interment
will be conducted on Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. in the Coffey
Cemetery, located on Stanley Street in Oneida, Tenn. In lieu of flowers and gifts,
the family of Gary Welch has requested memorial donations in his honor be made
to the New Haven Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 4098, Oneida, TN
37841, and/or to the Boys and Girls Club of Scott County, P.O. Box 4755, Oneida,
TN 37841.
WESTERVELT, JEAN - age 68, of Heiskell, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2003, at
U. T. Hospital. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Powell, and was
preceded in death by mother, Grace Ogle; father, William A. Ellis and a brother,
William Ellis. Survived by husband, Robert Westervelt; two brothers, Jerry
Ellis of Jefferson City, and Danny Ellis of Knoxville, and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with
Dr. Clarence Sexton and Rev. Benny Miller officiating. Family and friends will
meet at Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Wednesday for 12 Noon interment service. The
family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel
of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
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