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BALES, JACK B. - age 68, of 848 Lakeshore Rd., Talbott, passed away Monday evening at his residence. He was the former owner and operator of Tower Gulf Service Station in Morristown. Member Pleasant View Baptist Church in Tolbott, native of Hamblen County and preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Kate Pratt Bales; and three brothers, Albert, Lawton, and L.M. Bales. Survivors: two daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Roger Purkey, Millicent and Allen Greene, both of Morristown; one brother, Dewey L. Bales, Morristown; four sisters, Mrs. Frank (Marybelle) Hodge, Talbott, Irene Noe, Knoxville, Mrs. Wallace (Faye) Mills, Morristown, Mrs. J.W. (June) Gilliam, Talbott; five grandchildren, Deebra Burroughs, Jessica Purkey, Melanie Greene, Amber Greene, Kala Greene; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday 8 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church, Dr. Larry Parrott and Rev. Norman Turley officiating. Graveside service Thursday morning 10 a.m. Pleasant View Cemetery with Rev. Clifford Haynes officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of service. Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church. Westside Chapel Funeral Home, Morristown in charge. 

BOWERS, MRS. ROSA LEE - age 81, of Luttrell, passed away 10:14 a.m. Sunday, November 30, 1997, at Northhaven Health Care Center. She was a member of the Church of God of the Union Assembly. Preceded in death by husband, Robert (Bob) Bowers; brothers, Robert, Guy, John, Charlie, and R.L. Smelser; granddaughter, Yolanda Bowers. Survivors: son, Don Bowers, Largo, Fla.; daughters, Virginia Lynn, Columbia, S.C., Rose Ann Dyer, Powell; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances Dyke, Sharps Chapel, Dollie Graves, Katherine Wyrick, both of Indiana; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday, Cooke Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Jack Giles officiating with the Merritt Family Singers. Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday, Haun Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville. 

BROWN, BETTY MOORE - age 61, passed away Friday, November 29, 1997, in New Port Richey, Fla. after a lingering illness. Formerly of Knoxville, she had resided in Florida for the past ten years. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father, Jay Moore and son, Danny. Survived by loving husband of 30 years, Warren D. Brown; loving mother, Irene Moore; sons and daughters-in-law, Nick and Nancy Cauthron, Ray and Tracey Cauthron, all of Knoxville; son, Roy of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 3rd., 1997 at Dobies Funeral Home. Interment to follow at East Eflers Cemetery. The family will receive Tuesday evening, December 2nd., 1997, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Dobies Funeral Home, 6616 Congress Street, New Port Richey, Fla. 34653. (813) 841-7555. 

COLE, KYLE ESHIEMER, SR. - age 79, of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., passed away Monday, December 1, 1997, at Fort Sanders Silver Medical Center in Sevierville. Retired from the City of Gatlinburg 1954-1990. Member of Roaring Fork Baptist Church in Gatlinburg. Survivors include wife, Garnet Cole of Pigeon Forge; son, Kyle E. Cole, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Earlene of Pigeon Forge; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Alice and Bob Owenby; brother, Roy Cole; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Lou Cole; grandchildren, Kylea Hardin and husband, Robert, Gregory Kyle Cole and wife, Sherry, Kimberly D. Rayfield and husband, Mike; great-grandchildren, Greg, Jr., Beau, Samantha, Tiffani, Jaclyn, and Marilyn. Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 1997, at Roaring Fork Baptist Church in Gatlinburg with the Rev. Clyde Martin and Rev. David Ayers officaiting. The body will lie in state at the church from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow service in the Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens in Pigeon Forge. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Rawlings. Arrangements made by Rawlings Funeral Home. 

COX, EDITH MILDRED - of Fountain City, passed away November 29, 1997, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of Christ United Methodist Church and retired secretary of Hall Elementary School. Preceded in death by husband, Everett W. Cox; mother, Edyth W. King; father, Mark King; and brothers, M.H. and Harold King. Survivors: sister and brother-in-law, Katherine Ruth and Charles Coomer; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Service 8 p.m. Tuesday, Mynatt's Chapel, Dr. Bruce Marston and Rev. Aleta Gass. Family and friends will meet at Mynatt Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and proceed to Highland Memorial Cemetery for interment at 10 a.m. Pallbearers: Richard, Joe and John Haynes, Ben Cox, Charles Coomer, Jr. and Lynn Satterfield. The family will receive friends 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mynatt's. 

DOWLING, JESSIE BUCKNER - age 90, passed away 3 a.m. Sunday, November 30, 1997, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of Inskip Baptist Church, Sunday School teacher of Willing Workers Class. Preceded in death by husband, William Dowling; parents, France and Mary Buckner; and sister, Katy Buckner. Survivors: sisters, Jennie Lee Bolinger and Faye B. Simmons; special friends, Belva, Pattye, and David Horne. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery 1:30 p.m. Tuesday for a graveside service at 2 p.m. Rev. Ernest Condee and Rev. Mike Segers officiating. Arrangements by Mynatt's. 

EGGLESTON, MRS. NAOLA RUTH - age 73, died November 30, 1997, Bellmire Home, Bowie, Texas. Mrs. Eggleston is a member of the Baptist faith. She lived in Conoga Park, Calif. and was a longtime resident of Murfreesboro, Tenn. She worked for a defence plant in her early life and later was a secretary at a doctor's office. She later started an agency to promote the career's of country music artists. She was interested in genealogy and family history. Funeral service Wednesday, December 3, 1997, at 11 a.m. in Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley Chapel, Bowie, Texas, Rev. J.C. Cunningham, Pastor of the Bible Baptist Church, Bowie, Texas officiating. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Bowie, Texas. Survivors: one son, Robert C. Pennington of Bowie, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Brower of Independence, Mo.; one brother, Fred Wheeler of Monrovia, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. Services under the direction of Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley Funeral Home. 

EMBRY, RALPH BERNARD - age 86, of Lenoir City, passed away early Monday morning, December 1, 1997, at the Loudon Health Care Center. Ralph was a member of the Lenoir City Primitive Baptist Church. Retired from Union Carbide K-25. A veteran of World War II serving with the Army. Survivors: wife, Juanita Embry; children, Berna Dean Cagle and husband, Johnny R. of Talbott, Ben Ralph Embry and wife, Patsy of Hiram, Ga.; grandchildren, John Barry Cagle, Mark Brandon Cagle, David Neal Cagle, Michael Wesley Embry, Scott Allen Embry; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Olivia Byrd of Daphne, Ala.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Elder Chester Hembree officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. 

FLYNN, CECIL L. - age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 30, 1997, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Ball Camp Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Dewey A. Flynn and two sons, Bob Flynn and Jack Flynn. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Lynn Flynn, George Flynn, Dwight and Barbara Flynn, Mitchell Flynn, and Lowell Flynn, all of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Trula and Gail Beazley of Knoxville; daughters-in-law, Doris Flynn and Betty Flynn; and special daughter-in-law, Barbara Flynn; 22 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Loveday; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 1997, McCarty-Weaver Cumberland Chapel with Rev. Bill Daniel and Rev. Dan Baird officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 1997, at Highland West Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 1997, McCarty-Weaver Cumberland Chapel, Knoxville. Pallbearers: Louis Cartwright, Don Gordon, Ray Tiller, Joe Yarnell, Richard Halcomb, and Rupert Osborne. 

HALL, LLOYD ALFRED - 73, of Maryville, died Sunday, November 30, 1997, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline Hance Hall. He was a retired carpenter and a disabled veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Costner Hall; son and daughter-in-law, Lewis and Patsy Hall of Maryville; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Wayne Phillips of Rockford; grandchildren, Steve, Eddie, and Patty Ann Hall, Johnny and Scotty Phillips; five great-grandchildren; brother, Joe Hall of Maryville; sister, Rachael Swann of Knoxville. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville with Rev. Billy Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Clark's Grove Cemetery with East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard conducting at military graveside. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville. 

HALL, WILLIE CLYDE - age 90, of Lenoir City, passed away early Monday morning, December 1, 1997, at the Loudon Health Care Center. Clyde was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Mattie Sue Lowry Hall; sister, Edith Hall DeBarco; brothers, Charles, Joe and James Hall. Survivors: sisters, Helen Hall Jones of Loudon, Frances Hall Goddard and Mary Ruth Hall Queener, both of Louisville; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services, Rev. Mike Gregory officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. 

HELTIBRAND, ANNA MARIE - age 60, of Concord, passed away at the family home Sunday following an illness. A native of Rolla, Mo. she had lived in Knox Co. since 1974. She was a member of the Grassy Valley Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Golden Sunshine Club. Preceded in death by father, Johnnie R. Wynn. She is survived by mother, Josephine Camilla Maxwell of Rolla, Mo.; husband, Dewayn W. Heltibrand of Concord; daughter and son-in-law, Raina and Brian Keith Jones of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; one aunt, Nancy McNeil of St. Louis, Mo.; one uncle, Melvin Maxwell of Rolla, Mo.; along with numerous cousins and other family members. The funeral will be Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the Grassy Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. before the service. Following the services, Mrs. Heltibrand will be sent back to Rolla, Mo. for burial services in the Wynn-Maxwell Cemetery. Arrangements by Highland Memorial Funeral Home 588-0567. 

INGLE, THOMAS TED - age 60, of Sevierville, died Monday, December 1, 1997. He was preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Freda Creswell Ingle; and sister, Nancy Jane Ingle Valentine. Mr. Ingle wsa a member of Union Valley Baptist Church and was employed by WASCO. Survivors: wife, Brigitte Ingle; daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Drake Grosser, Amy and Greg Walker; son and daughter-in-law, Teddy and Tammie Ingle; grandchildren, Thomas Ingle, Kelly Grosser, Jacob Grosser, Nicholas Walker; brothers, Gillis Joe Ingle, David Creswell Ingle, Richard Malcolm Ingle. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Fussell officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Thursday in Boyds Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Mason, Dennis Berrier, Kent Adkins, Winford Gibson, Allan Bryant, Charles Ingle. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. 

JACKSON, SISTER LAURENCE MARY - RSM, age 82, died Sunday evening, November 30, 1997, at St. Mary's Medical Center of heart failure. She is mourned by the Sisters of Mercy and many others as an angel of mercy to the elderly poor. Sister Laurence Mary began her ministry as a social outreach worker at St. Mary's in 1979, after many years of teaching. She continued her visits and distribution of goods until her death. She is survived by brother, Dr. James T. Jackson, Dickson, Tenn.; two sisters, Anna Lee Graves, Willow Springs, Mo. and Frances Jackson, Dickson, Tenn.; nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Father Vann Johnston officiating. The body will then be transported to Mercy Convent in Nashville. Nashville visitation at Mercy Convent 4-7 p.m. with Wake service at 7 p.m. CST, Father Charley Giacosa presiding. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Mercy Convent, Bishop Anthony O'Connell, Bishop of Knoxville officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sister Laurence Mary Mercy Fund, St. Mary's Foundation, 900 E. Oak Hill Ave., Knoxville, 37917. The Sisters will receive friends 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. Broadway with Christian Wake Services at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. 

JOHNSON, HATTIE L. - age 76, of Knoxville, passed away November 30, 1997, at Serene Manor. Preceded in death by son, William Kitts. Survivors: daughter, Margaret Hurst; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Dora Parker. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery 1:45 p.m. Wednesday for graveside services at 2 p.m. with Rev. George W. Dennison officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. 

JONES, DONALD EDWIN - age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 30, 1997. Retired from South Central Bell with 42 years of service. Member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church. Member of Telephone Pioneers of America. Deacon of the former McCalla Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Othella Henderlight Jones; son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Gracie Jones, Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Janette and Morgan Greene, Knoxville, Jeanne and Ken Stephenson, Clearwater, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, John Edwin and Jerri Jones, Knoxville; grandsons, Matthew Jones, Christopher Jones, Michael Stephenson, Tyler Jones; granddaughters, Beth Jones, Stacy Haskew; sister, Racheal Moore, Dexter, Mo.; brother, John Paul and wife, Ann Jones, Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel, Rev. John Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Doug Haskew, Greg Lusk, Steve Lusk, Dave Reed, Rickie Bright, Hershel Lusby, Ted Byerley. Members of the Howard Mauldin Sunday School class of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6-8 p.m at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive. 

KING, SEAN DAVID - age 31, of West Knoxville, died 10 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 1997, at the family home after an extended illness. He attended Calvary Baptist Church, Kingston Pike. Employed as a senior weapons controller at Y-12, U.S. Army Veteran, and preceded in death by father, Joseph King; grandparents, William and Mary King; grandfather, William F. Borg, Jr. Survivors: wife, Lisa (Arnwine) King; children, Levin and Savannah King, all of Knoxville; mother and stepfather, Minna and John Audriulli, Kingston; stepmother, Daphene King, Knoxville; sister, Sharon Case; brothers, Joe King of Virginia, Bill King, Tennessee; maternal grandmother, Minna Borg, South Carolina; mother-in-law, Carolyn White, Knoxville; father-in-law and stepmother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Arnwine, Blaine; grandmother-in-law, Pearl Arnwine, Blaine; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dr. Robert Burch officiating. Family and friends will meet 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary to leave in procession for a 12 noon committal service at Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery, Lyons View Pike. Pallbearers: Joe and Bill King, Byron Hawkins, Murray Edwards, Mike Smith, John Cook and Craig Dukes. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at Broadway. 

KING, WILLIAM HENDERSON - age 94, of 1066 Citico Road, Vonore, passed away 4:15 a.m. Monday, December 1, 1997, at his home. Member of Citico Baptist Church, retired from Hiwassee Land Company. Preceded in death by first wife, Sally Haynes King; daughter, Dovie Millsaps; brother, Dewey King; stepdaughter, Gladys Duncan. Survivors: wife, Lula Millsaps King; daughters, Mrs. James (Bertha) Patton, Mrs. J.R. (Armenda) Self, Mrs. William (Mary) Garrett, all of Vonore, Mrs. Raymond (Faye) Dunlap, Louisville, Mrs. Charles (Fredia) Gunter, Madisonville; sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard and Frances King, Nashville, James Brodus and Joyce King, Vonore; 44 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; 39 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Annie Manis, Madisonville; stepchildren, Roscoe Woods, Tellico Plains, Mrs. Alfred (Annie) Millsaps, Mrs. Barney (Mildred) Tipton, Mrs. Frank (Doris) Millsaps, all of Vonore, Junior King, Sweetwater, Jim King, Loudon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Citico Baptist Church, Rev. John Tipton, Rev. James Patton, and Rev. Donnie Davis officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Body will lie-in-state 30 minutes before the service. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. 

LAMBERT, GRACE DAY - age 90, of Harrogate, wife of the late Lelon P. Lambert, passed away November 30, 1997, in New Tazewell. Services will be Wednesday 10 a.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Gary Miller and Rev. Emery Minton, Jr. officiating. Body will lie in state one hour before the service. Music by Gary Miller. Burial Scott Cemetery. Pallbearers: Blake Lambert, Nick Freeman, Gary Gray, Neal Pucciarelli, Freddie Chumley, and Freddie Van Chumley II. Honorary pallbearers: deacons of Pump Springs Baptist Church. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869-3651 or 626-4249. 

LANE, JULIA FRANCES WALLACE - age 59, of Knoxville, died 5:05 a.m. Monday, December 1, 1997, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church. Survivors: husband, Leonard Lane, Knoxville; daughters, Vickie Price, Corryton, Janice Lane and Amy Lane, both of Knoxville; sons, Kirk, Jimmy and Mark Wallace, all of Knoxville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Ted Webb, Knoxville. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday, Stevens Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Kirk Wallace officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 2 p.m. graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at Broadway. 

MARCUM, BRENDA K. JOHNSON - age 42, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, November 29, 1997. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Oak Ridge. Former member of Iron Workers Local #384 of Knoxville. She was the first female of #384 to become a journeyman ironworker. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Helen Johnson of Knoxville. Survived by husband, David Marcum of Oak Ridge; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Christy Haynes of Cape May, N.J.; sister, Teresa Johnson of Knoxville; father and mother-in-law, William and Deloris Marcum of Heiskell; aunt, Frances Gladden of Knoxville; several cousins. Memorial service 8 p.m. Wednesday, Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. David McPherson officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mynatt's. 

MESSER, RUBY - age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, December 1, 1997. She was a member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church for over 50 years and Mars Hill Baptist Church for the past 10 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Messer. Survivors: daughters, Pat Blevins, Knoxville, Phyllis Williams, Asheville, N.C.; granddaughter, Susan Bowman, Asheville, N.C.; grandsons, Randy Blevins, Knoxville, Tim Lawson, Asheville, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law, David Noe, Jr. and Kathryn. Funeral service Tuesday 8 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Mike Willoughby officiating. Interment will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 2, 1997, from 6-8 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. 

MILLER, DALLAS EUGENE ''GENE'' - age 74, of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 1, 1997, at NHC Fort Sanders. Employed by Knoxville Transit Line for 27 years. He retired from the University of Tennessee as supervisor at the Sutherland Avenue Married Apartments. He was a musician in the Gene Miller Band for a number of years. He was a member of Master's Lodge No. 244, Knoxville Scottish Rite Bodies and Kerbela Shrine Temple. He was of the Baptist faith and former member of Bell Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors: brother, Mel Miller; niece, Brenda Trent of Knoxville. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Asbury Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Ridgeway officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. 

MILLER, GLADYS UNDERWOOD - age 88, passed away November 29, 1997, at Hilcrest West Nursing Home. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Daniel B. Miller; one sister; and one brother. Survived by sons, Don and Charles Massengill of Knoxville; daughters, Louise Worsham of Knoxville, Maxine Ferguson of Alabaster, Ala.; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roseberry Cemetery with Rev. Donny Walker officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at McCarty Mortuary, 4004 Holston Drive. 

MULLINS, M.C. ''MOON'' - age 66, of Powell, passed away Sunday, November 30, 1997, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by parents, Reuben Franklin and Thelma Jane Mullins and brother, Daniel Mullins. Survivors include wife of 46 years, Clara R. Mullins; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Nancy Mullins, Jerry and Angie Mullins and Terry and Jenny Mullins, all of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Dennis Owens of Knoxville and Deborah and Dale Mosley of Nashville; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson; brother, Carlos Mullins of Kentucky; sisters, Estelle Bukovich, Joan Mullins and Sue Collins, all of Kentucky; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 1997, McCarty-Weaver Cumberland Chapel with Rev. Marion Brock officiating. Interment will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 1997, at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Carlos Mullins, Larry Mullins, Terry Mullins, Jeremy Mullins, Joshua Owens, Dennis Owens, Jerry Mullins and Dave Matlock. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 1997, McCarty-Weaver Cumberland Chapel, Knoxville. 

RENNIE, GARY ROLAND, SR. - age 62, of Farragut died Sunday afternoon, November 30, 1997, at his home. Gary was born September 20, 1935, in Scranton, Pa. and was retired from the U.S.A.F. in 1974 after 20 years of service with two Air Force commendation medals. He was regional manager with Mosler Inc. and was a dedicated supporter of Farragut Sports Youth Programs for many years, having coached baseball and basketball in CBFO League. Gary was also P.A. announcer for the Farragut Football Games for 14 years. He was inducted into the East Tenn. Chapter of the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame for distinguished service. Gary was past master of Avery Lodge #593 F.& A.M. and a member of First Baptist Church of Concord. We as his family want to thank God for 42 wonderful years with Gary a Christian man, caring man and loving man. Survivors: devoted wife of 42 years, Patricia Ridge Rennie; children, Terrie Rennie Day and husband, Carson, Gary Rennie, Jr. and wife, Susan, all of Concord, Richard Rennie and wife, Joan of Hamilton, Ohio; grandchildren, Jennifer and Rebecca Day, Anna Rennie, all of Concord; mother-in-law, Mildred Ridge of Lenoir City, whom he loved dearly; sister, Barbara Ferguson; brother, Wade Rennie, both of Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews. He leaves many friends and business associates with whom he had close and personal relationships. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel, Dr. Doug Sager officiating. Family and friends will gather 10 a.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday in Lake View Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the U.S.A.F. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Concord Bldg. Fund or to the Farragut High School Athletics Program. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, in charge. 

ROBERTS, ROSE BORING - age 73, of Concord, died Monday, December 1, 1997, at Farragut Health Care Center. Lifetime member of Concord Presbyterian Church. Retired school teacher with schools in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. Lifetime member of Fox Den Country Club and Sports Hall of Fame. Member of Knox County Teachers Association, Knox Area Women's Golf Fox Den, and 1996 Honorary of ''BABE'' Cancer Drive. Preceded in death by husband, Curtis W. Roberts; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Boring, Sr. Survivors: sister, Thelma ''Sissy'' and husband, Toney Johnson; sister, Mrs. O.K. (Judy) Solomon; brother, John R. Boring, Jr. and wife, Juanita; sister-in-law, Ruth Roberts; nieces, Becky McReynolds and husband, Harold, Sarah Lescure and husband, Terry, Julia B. Olds and husband, Douglas; nephews, David K. Solomon and wife, Kay, Lindsay Boring and wife, Kay, Toby Boring and wife, Karen; several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. David Willingham and Rev. Bob Larson officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside and interment service. Honorary pallbearers will be elders of Concord Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Concord Presbyterian Church in memory of Rose Roberts. The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. 

VINEYARD, LOGAN MATTHEW - infant son of Travis and Jennifer Idell Vineyard of 1004 East Second Avenue, Lenoir City, passed away Monday, December 1, 1997, at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Logan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond L. Idell, Jr.; great-grandfathers, Arvine Huffine, Spencer Gillespie and Raymond L. Idell, Sr. Survivors: parents; grandparents, Jean Idell of Knoxville, Clayton and Gail Vineyard of Lenoir City; great-grandparents, Jan Gillespie of Maynardville, Elva Idell of Knoxville, Grace Huffine of Kingston, Calvin and Josie Vineyard of Lenoir City; aunt, Margaret Jacobsen of Knoxville; uncles, Kevin Vineyard, Brent Vineyard and wife, Courtney, all of Lenoir City; cousins, Jessica and Zachary Jacobsen, Lane Vineyard; several great aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday followed by funeral service at 8:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jeff Bosley officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery for graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Tennessee Children's Hospital, 2018 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 37916. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, in charge. 

VOILES, MARY KATE - age 83, of New Market, passed away 2 a.m. Monday, December 1, 1997, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. A longtime member of Flat Gap Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Monroe Voiles. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Judy Voiles of Knoxville, Don and Beverly Voiles of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandsons, Doug, Bruce, Carson, and Josh Voiles; granddaughter, Marianne Voiles; brother, George Churchman of Jefferson City; several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 1997, at Flat Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Maurice Quillen and Rev. Martin Roach officiating. Interment to follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City. 

WHALEY, EVERETT CHARLES - age 88, of Pigeon Forge, died Sunday, November 30, 1997, at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee. He was preceded in death by parents, L.C. and Ruth Whaley; sister, Charlotte Simpson; brothers, Harold, Frank and Arnold Whaley. Survivors: brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Edith Whaley; sister and brother-in-law, Nan and Charles Runion; sister, Helen Hager; sister-in-law, Wayne Whaley; several nieces and nephews; very special friend, Faye Smith. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley's Smoky Mountain Chapel with Rev. Dale Walker officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Wednesday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley's Smoky Mountain Chapel in Pigeon Forge. 

WILLIAMS, CHARLES BENTLEY - of Knoxville, departed this life Monday, December 1, 1997, at Fort Sanders Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary. 

WILLIAMSON, DOLORES LEE - formerly of Knoxville, passed away November 29, 1997. She was preceded in death by Bettye Haynes, Amos Lee, and father, Martin Lee. Survived by husband, Curtis Williamson; sons and daughters, Wayne Williamson, David Williamson, Elaine Williamson, and Darlene Hataway; mother, Drucilla Lee of Knoxville; sisters, Wanda Brooks and Evelyn Cotter; aunt, Frances Lee; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Services were held in Ott, Alabama. 

WOLFENBARGER, MRS. LOUISE C. - age 81, of Luttrell, passed away 5:15 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 1997, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of Warwicks Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Daniel Wolfenbarger; son, J.L. Wolfenbarger; daughter, Della Ruth Wolfenbarger; six sisters; three brothers. Survivors: son, Paul Wolfenbarger, Washburn; daughters, Shirley Jordan, Etowah, Betty Murphy, Corryton, Marie Conwell, Kokomo, Ind., Ina Williams, Luttrell; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cooke Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Johnnie Cash officiating with the Williams Family Singers. Interment Dyer Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tim Dyer, David Williams, Guerry Murphy, H.P. Jordan, Onnie Conwell, Darin Williams. Arrangements by Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville.

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