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Obituaries of Morgan County, Tennessee

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DAGLEY, INA B. HICKMAN, 82, of Wartburg, died Saturday morning, April 29th, in the Harriman Hospital. She was the wife of the late Rev. Roy Dagley and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. Survivors are three daughters: Mrs. Ina Mae Hope of Maryville, Mrs. Faye Huffman of Allardt and Mrs. Margaret LaRue of Lancing, two sons: Bobby Dagley of Seattle, Washington, and Roy Dagley of Johnston Island, South Pacific; 28 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters also survive: Elmer Hickman of Ringgold, Georgia, Riley Hickman of Wartburg; Gene Hickman of Maryland; Mrs. Christine Lett of Knoxville and Mrs. Dora Phillips of Greenville. Funeral services were held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, with the Rev. William Keebler officiating. Interment followed in the Wartburg Cemetery, with Schubert of Wartburg in charge of arrangements. (Source: Morgan County News, 5/4/1989, p2)

DAGLEY, JAMES SHARP "UNCLE JIM" --Uncle Jim Dagley Dies: Was 91—James Sharp Dagley, a long-time resident of Morgan County, died at 10:15 a.m., Friday, October 1, at his home on Rt. 1, Wartburg, after a long illness. He was 91. Born and reared in Scott County, “Uncle Jim”, as Mr. Dagley was widely known, came to Morgan County at age of 22. In 1899 he was married to Maggie Redmon, of Wartburg, who with three daughters and two sons, survive. Mr. nd Mrs. Dagley observed their 66th wedding anniversary April 21st of this year. For many years Mr. Dagley was in the sawmill and stave business and in later years had a coal business. He had been retired a number of years. The surviving children are: Mrs. Harl Kreis and Mrs. Bonnie Howard, both of Harriman, and Mrs. Eugene Price, Roy and Louis Dagley, all of Wartburg. Also surviving are eighteen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Linda Jones of Petros; a half-sister, Mrs. Laura Brown of Racine, W.Va., and a half-brother, Dean Dagley of Clinton. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel in Wartburg with the Rev. H. L. Yates, pastor of the Liberty Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in the Wartburg Cemetery. (Morgan County News, 10/7/1965, p1.)

DAGLEY, KEITH DeWAYNE , JR., AGE 25, PASSED AWAY MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2006 AT HIS HOME IN PETROS. HE ATTENDED CHURCH AT THE PETROS CHURCH OF GOD. HE WAS EMPLOYED WITH W.A. DAGLEY AND MORGAN SPLICING GROUP. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS GRANDPARENTS: CLYDE AND EMMA MAE BUNCH AND CLYDE DAGLEY, UNCLES: GRANVILLE BUNCH AND JOHNNY BUNCH; AND AUNT, EMMA DEAN CASEY. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE, AMANDA WALLS DAGLEY AND SON, GUNTER OF PETROS.
PARENTS: KEITH AND ANN DAGLEY OF PETROS;
SISTER, KEISHA AND HUSBAND, JOSH WILLIAMS OF PETROS;
GRANDMOTHER, RHODA DAGLEY OF PETROS;
NIECES AND NEPHEWS: JONAH MALEIGH, EMMA (LOU-LOU), JUNE OLIVIA, AND ISAIAH WILLIAMS OF PETROS;
AUNTS AND UNCLES: ALICE DAGLEY, NINA AND BOB CALVERT, JOY AND JOHNNY ARMES, HOWARD AND VICKI DAGLEY, CLYDE DAGLEY, JEANETTE BUNCH, ROBERT AND NORMA COLSTON, BOBBY AND JO COLSTON, BETTY AND LLOYD ELKINS, FAYE COOPER, LONNIE AND DEAN BUNCH, AND EDDIE AND PATTY BUNCH.
SPECIAL FRIENDS: JOHN DABBS, NATHAN BASLER, JOE ARMES, ADAM CARROLL, ADAM RANEY, AND JESSY WILLIAMS. HE WILL BE LEAVING MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT LOVE HIM AND MISS HIM.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE FRIDAY JANUARY 20, 2006 AT 8:00 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL WITH REV. DON DAUGHERTY OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL BE SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2006 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE OLD PETROS CEMETERY. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FRIDAY EVENING FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. PRIOR TO THE FUNERAL SERVICE.   [Schubert Funeral Home]

DAGLEY, LOUIS, 78, Wartburg, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 1994, at his home in Wartburg. A lifelong resident of Morgan County, he was a retired mechanic and school bus driver. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He enjoyed many years of fishing, and hunting with his family and friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents James and Maggie Redmon Dagley; two brothers Roy and Willie; one sister Bonnie Howard; and two infant children. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Georgie Van Norstran Dagley and five children and in-laws: Marie and Frank Freytag, James and Brenda Dagley, Johnny and Tanuja Dagley, Pam and Billy Lively and Angie and Don Lemons, all of Wartburg; ten grandchildren and six great
grandchildren; two sisters Agnes Kries and Bessie Price, both of Wartburg; and a host of family and friends. The family received friends, Friday, Nov. 4, at Schuberts Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 5. Pastor William Keebler officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Eddie Freytag, Tommy Freytag, Allen Dagley, Larry Potter, Frank VanNorstran and Paul LaRue. Interment followed at Morgan Memorial Gardens. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, in charge of arrangements. (Morgan County News, 10 Nov 1994, p2A)

DAGLEY, LOUIS S., 59, Wartburg, died Wednesday evening, May 13, 1981, at Oak Ridge Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by two brothers: Arkell Dagley of Deer Lodge and Arthur of Taylor Township, Michigan; and two sisters: Shirley Sampson of Wartburg and Nina Ruth Hurley of Dayton, Ohio. Also surviving are five nieces and three nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Gerald Bland and Rev. Glenn Patton officiating. Interment followed in Wartburg Cemetery with Schuberts of Wartburg in charge. (Source: Morgan County News, 5/21/1981, p17)

DAGLEY, MAGGIE --Mrs. Maggie Dagley, 98, of Wartburg, died Saturday morning, July 14, in Oak Ridge Hospital. She is survived by a son, Louis Dagley, of Wartburg; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Kreis of Harriman and Mrs. Bessie Price of Wartburg; 27 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, and 16 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Bingham and Mrs. Mary Phillips both of Wartburg. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m., at Schubert Funeral Home, with the Rev. Homer Yates officiating. Burial followed in Wartburg Cemetery with Schuberts of Wartburg in charge of arrangements. (Source: Morgan County News, 7/19/1991, p11)

DAGLEY, REBA CHESTER, -- Reba Dagley Dies After Long Illness--Mrs. Reba Chester Dagley of Wartburg, wife of the late George W. DaglDagley, Reba, Mrs. -- Reba Dagley Dies After Long Illness--Mrs. Reba Chester Dagley of Wartburg, wife of the late George W. Dagley who served as Trustee, County Judge and County Attorney of Morgan County, died Friday, August 28, after a long illness. She was 64. Mrs. Dagley was an active member of the Wartburg Presbyterian Church. She was Elder in the church and had served as Clerk of the Session and Treasurer of the church for a number of years. She was a member of the Petros Chapter of the Order Eastern Star and for several years she had served on Morgan County Library Board. She was also active member of the Auxiliary of the American Legion Post in Wartburg. Three sons, Russell of Santa Susana, Calif., Chester of Wartburg, and George W., Jr., of Clinton; a daughter, Mrs. J. D. Myra Gene Goad of Knoxville, and thirteen grandchildren survive. Mrs. Dagley was born in Jonesboro, Tennessee, but had spent most of her life in Morgan County. Mr. Dagley died in August 1956. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Waits, pastor of the Wartburg Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in the Wartburg Cemetery. Billy Tanner, Dave Kaufman, O. J. Potter, Clem Van Norstran, Joe Bingham and John R. Dillon, all members of Mrs. Dagley's Sunday School Class, served as active pallbearers. (Morgan County News, 9/4/1964, p1)

DAGLEY, ROBERT DEAN—Robert Dean Dagley, 82, formerly of Rockwood, died Tuesday, January 4, in a Huntington, W. Va., hospital. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday 11 a.m. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert Campbell officiating. Burial was in Wartburg cemetery with Schuberts of Wartburg in charge. (Morgan County News, 1/13/1977)

DALTON, JO ANN PRATT - age 58 of Oakdale, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at her Oakdale home. Formerly of Knoxville, Mrs. Dalton, was a member of Rankin Chapel Baptist Church and a former member of Pratt's Chapel Baptist Church. She was employed by the University of Tennessee Medical Center for more than 20 years and was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Preceding her in death are: her parents, Molinus and Dorothy Pratt; brothers, Ray, Swancie, and Burl Pratt; sister, Pauline Pratt Cook; and a sisters- in-law, Mary Pratt and Janice Pratt. Surviving is: her husband of 34 years, Donald Dalton of Oakdale; her pet, "Snuggles"; brothers and sister-in-laws, M.D. and Ida Pratt, Buck and Betty Pratt; sisters, Fleita R. Pratt and Juanita Pratt Claxton; sister-in-law, Jean Pratt; brother-in-law, Orville Cook; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday evening, March 11, 2005 in the Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kerry Ruppie officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005 in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers are Buck Pratt, Jimmie Cook, Danny Pratt, Richard Cain, and Paul Sellers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Evergreen Funeral Home. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DANIEL, CALVIN C., formerly of Morgan County, died in Cheboygan, Michigan. He was born 7/4/1924. He was a WWII Veteran and after 50 years, was finally presented with six medals: the Bronze Star, the Medal of German Occupation, American Campaign Mesal, Eurpopean and Afircan and Middle East and World War II Victory. Preceded by parents, William Calvin and Alice Langley Daniel; brothers, Boyd and Charles; sisters, Julia Goldberg and Nellie Howard. Survivors; wife, Dorothy; sons, Marty, Bobby, Tommy and David; daughters, Alicia and Linda; 13 grandchildren; brothers, Willard and Lillard; sisters Minnie Venable and Lola Unger and Susie Clark and a loving niece Wanda Nelson. Arrangements and burial in Cheboygan, Michigan. [Morgan County News]

DANIEL, GEORGIA MAE PICKETT , 67 of Sunbright died July 25, 1998. Preceded in death by a son, J.L. Walker; step-daughter, Delora Crouch; step-son, Willis Ray Daniel; father, Rev. James C. Pickett; father-in-law,Jessie Roy Daniel and a brother, James Pickett. She is survived by husband of 23 years, Harvey Leroy Daniel; daughters, (Angela) Kay Basler of Wartburg,and Becky and husband Bob Smith of Fla; sons and daughters-in-law: William and Delores Walker of Ga., Dale Walker of Wartburg and David and Mary Walker of Wartburg; step-daughter Debra Ann and husband Gene Siders of Ohio; mother Annie Pickett of
Rockwood Health Care; mother-in-law, Edith Walker Daniel Hamby of Life Care Center, Wartburg; sisters Dorothy and husband David Jump; of Oakdale and Betty June and husband Andrew Laymance; brother Herbert and wife Barbara Pickett of Ga; 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Interment in Sunbright Cemetery.(Morgan County News)

DANIEL, HARVEY, 64, Sunbright died Sept 14, 1998. He had professed a fainth in Christ and was a ember of Whit Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbright. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was well known in the area as a building contractor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Mae Pickett Daniel on July 25, 1998; father, Jesse Roy Daniel; son, Willis Ray Daniel, daughter, Delora Dean Crouch and father-in-law, Rev. James C. Pickett. Survivors: mother, Edith Walker Daniel Hamby, mother-in-law, Annie Pickett; daughter, Debora and Gene Siders; son Quentin and daughters, Theresa, Vanessa and Kristi; step-children, William Walker, Angela Kay Basler, David and Dale Walker and Becky Smith; 20 grandchildren, 16 step-grandchildren and 2 great grandsons; sisters, Mrs. Estel (Velva) England, Mrs. Halard (Iola) Hamby and Mrs. Bobby (Sue) Human, Mrs. John (Bonnie) Bates and Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Scarborough and Mrs. Bobbie (Faye) Robbins. Burial, Sunbright Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DANIEL, MARY J., 70, Burrville, died Feb. 12, 1999. Preceded by parents, Willis Ray and Loretta Sexton Jones; son Willis Daniel, daughter, Delora Crouch; and sister Margaret Bolling.   Survived by daughter and husband, Debora and Gene Siders; two
granddaughters and one great-grandson. Burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. [Morgan County News}

DANZGLOCK, RUBY OTT, 77, of Florida, formerly of Wartburg, died Aug. 13, 1988. She was a former school teacher in Morgan County Schools. Survivors; sons, George Evans of GA., and Allen Evans of Tx., 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also, four sisters, and a brother: Madge Schubert of Wartburg, Zella Shannon of Ohio and Janelle Jones of Knoxville, Jane Human of Kingston, and Charles A. Ott of Greenville, Tn. Interment in Wartburg Cemetery.   (Morgan County News)

DARNELL, BEA, 74, Sunbright, died June 10, 1999. Preceded by husband Alton Darnell. Survivors: daughters and husbands, Fay and Ray Dark and Shannon Darnell; sons, Edward and wife Brenda Lacewell, Randy and Maria Darnell and Patrick Jones Darnell; sisters, Kate Coleman and Carrie Campbell; brothers, Archie Stewart, Jake Brown and Edwin Brown; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and several foster children and foster grandchildren. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery.
[Morgan County News]

DAUGHERTY, ARVIL - age 59, of Wartburg, formerly of Anderson County, passed away February 11, 2000 at his home. He was a member of the Black Diamond Lodge of Petros. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Luada Daugherty; brother, Roy Daugherty; sister, Lorene Lowe. He is survived by wife, Carol Daugherty; sons, Arvil Ray and wife Jackie Daugherty and Kenneth Daugherty, all of Wartburg; grandchildren, Amy, Travis, Trevor Daugherty and Derrick "Shane" Lamance; brothers, Julian Daugherty of Coalfield, Vicky Daugherty of Euclid, Ohio and Rondle Daugherty of Parma, Ohio; aunt, Ollie Phillips of Lake City. Burial in Liberty Church Cemetery. [The Knoxville News Sentinel 12 Feb 2000]

DAUGHTERY, D. B., 80, of Coalfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Born Jan. 26, 1924, in Anderson County, he was the son of Watson Daugherty and Mary Goad Daugherty. He was a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Daugherty was a member of Middle Creek Baptist Church. He was also a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. He retired from TVA, where he worked in boiler maintenance. His special interests were woodworking and farming. He was fondly known as "the Farmer" by many of his friends, his family said. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters, Odie Daugherty, Jodie Daugherty, Ovie Daugherty, Novella Daugherty and Offella McCoy. Mr. Daugherty is survived by his wife, Naomi Jackson Daugherty; his son, Steve Watson Daugherty and wife, Sherry; his daughter, Sandra Justice and her husband, Byron; his grandchildren, Kayla Nicole Justice and Stewart Watson Daugherty; and his great-granddaughter, Hayle Nicole Daugherty, all of Coalfield. He is also survived by Mitchell Chadwick, a farming buddy and special friend; and several nieces, nephews, special friends and extended family members. The funeral will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Don Daugherty and the Rev. Michael Beech officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the funeral home. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to Coalfield Volunteer Fire Department, in care of Terry "Bear" Jackson, P.O. Box 372, Coalfield, TN 37719. [Oak Ridger]
DAUGHERTY, FRAZIER 77, -- of Stonewall Street, Cartersville, GA, died Friday Aug 18, 1995. He was born September 16, 1917, in Morgan County, a son of Joseph and Ellen Daugherty. He was employed with the State of GA, a member of the Cartersville Retired men’s club and a member of Heritage Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Rei Daugherty of Cartersville, a daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Harry Lay, Jr., of Fairmont and a grandson, Harry Lay II of Fairmont. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug, 20.1995 at 3 PM from Heritage Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Strickland officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family received friends at Owen Funeral Home, Cartersville, In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Heart Association. Pallbearers were Curtis Marion, Hiram Parker, Robert Fowler, Garnett DeHart, Walter Culverhouse and Earl Dyer. Members of the Cartersville Retired Men’s Club served as honorary pallbearers. Owen funeral home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted]

DAUGHTERY, GRACE, 98, of Oliver Springs, died early today, Dec. 28, 2001, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.Born July 28, 1903, in Petros, she was the daughter of Wesley and Mary Louis Kendrick Hill. Mrs. Daugherty was a homemaker and a member of Coal Hill Baptist Church in Coalfield. She enjoyed making quilts and pot holders, gardening and going to church, and enjoyed her companion, her dog, Benji, her family said, adding that she always helped those in need and took care of others. They described her as a very loving and special wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.Mrs. Daugherty is survived by two sons, Gerald Daugherty of New Orleans, La., and Reece Daugherty and his wife, Rose Marie, of Atlanta, Ga.; four daughters, June Webster of Oliver Springs, Rita Ball and Ruby Shanks and her husband, H.C., all of Oak Ridge, and Opal Mitchell and Wallace of Hattiesburg, Miss. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Herbert Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. [The Oak Ridger]

DAUGHTERY, JACKIE RAY, 31, of Oakdale, died Friday, May 27, 2005 at his home. A member of Big Emory Baptist Church, Harriman, he was an 11-year employee of Christmas Lumber Co., Harriman. He was preceded in death by father, James E. Daugherty; and brother, Billy Joe Daugherty. Survivors include mother, Betty S. Daugherty of Harriman; brothers, William R. Daugherty of Kingston and Charles W. Daugherty of Harriman; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley J. and James Russell of Harriman and Sonya F. Neal of Grandview; nieces, Amy Russell and Cindy Neal; nephew, Joshua Russell; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, with the Rev. David Bailey officiating. Burial was at Old Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Rockwood. [Roane County News]

DAUGHTERY, JANICE IRENE, age 38, of Oak Ridge died Friday morning in Oak Ridge. Attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. Employed by Bechtel Corp. Survivors: son, Michael Lynn Daugherty, Coalfield, Tenn: Daughters, Michelle Daugherty, of the home, Angele Carol Daugherty, Coalfield, Tenn: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vickers, Petros, Tenn. sisters, Carol Daugherty, Wartburg, Tenn, Mrs. Barbara Umberger, Rockwell, N C. brothers, Charles, Jimmy and Norman Vickers, all of N. C: deeply loved friend, Eddie Walls. Funeral services 8 p m Sunday at Weatherford Chapel, Rev. Robert Hofstetter officiating. Graveside service 11 a m Monday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Wartburg, Tenn. The family will receive friends 7-9 p m Sunday at Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, Tenn. [submitted] - [death date in cemetery book: 1-2-1987]

DAUGHTERY, JAMES PEARSON, 36, Oliver Springs, died 2/2/2000. Preceded by father, J.W. Daughtery and niece Jennifer N. Jones. Survivors: wife, Angela Byrge Daughtery, daughters, Amanda Rene and Jamie Lynn Daughtery; stepchildren, Angie and Ronnie Wonders; mother Carolyn Melvalene Daughtery; sisters and husbands, Sherry and Art Moore, Kim and Mark Norman; brother and wife, John and Mary Lou Daugherty; niece, Tonya Hamlet and husband Gregg; several nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial in Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAUGHTERY, LIZZIE, 79, of Petros, died, Dec., 3, 1982. Survived by son, Edward Daughtery of Petros and a sister, Linda Hensley of Devonia.. Survivors; three grandchildren, Robert Daughtery of Wartburg, Patricia Keathley of Coalfield and Kathyh Stewart of Roan Mountain; three great-grandchildren, Richard Keathley, David and Andrew Stewart.     Burial in Bunch Cemetery (Morgan County News)

DAUGHTERY, LLOYD, 65, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Petros, died, May 30, 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife Bobbie Jean Richardson Daughtery; son Randy James Daughtery; parents Hobert and Lucy Goad Daughtery; and brother Ike Daughtery.   Survivors: daughters, Jean and husband Floyd Bowlin of Wartburg; Lucille and husband Billy Scarbro of Petros; Patty and husband Eddie Bunch of Petros; sons: Edward and wife, Mary Lou Daughtery; Roy and wife Angie Daughtery and Danny, all of Petros and Timmy and wife Teresa Daughtery of Oak Ridge; brothers James and Joe Daughtery of Lancing; sisters, Stella Crabtree, Ruby Armes and Mary Nelson, all of Wartburg, Judy Daughtery of Cleveland, Gertrude Daughtery and
Bonnie Goad of Petros.    Burial in Petros Cemetery.   (Morgan County News)

DAUGHTERY, LONALD J., 75, Oliver Springs, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005 in the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born March 2, 1930 in the Fork Mountain community of Anderson County. He had been a faithful member of Tuppertown Baptist Church for over 30 years. Mr. Daugherty retired from the Tennessee Department of Corrections in 1995, after working 21 years as a guard at the Brushy Mountain State Prison. He was a United States Army veteran, serving his country during WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, retiring Jan. 1, 1969 after 21 years of service. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Tri-County Chapter No. 26. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Daugherty; mother, Bessie Duncan; sons, L. Jack Daugherty and Lonald "P-Nut" Daugherty; brothers, Leamon Daugherty, Leonard Daugherty, Jr. and J.W. Daugherty; sister, Mary Lola Lowe; step-brothers, Tom Duncan and James Duncan; and step-sisters, Maxine Cox and Jean Duncan. He is survived by wife of 52 years, Shirley Ann Pride Daugherty of Oliver Springs; son, John Daugherty and wife Tammy of Oliver Springs; daughters, Shelia Eason and husband Mark of Oak Ridge and Sherenia Napier and husband Mark of Coalfield; grandchildren, Scott Potter, Benson Napier, Lucas Daugherty, Sarah Potter, Samantha Massengale, Sierra Napier, Cody Eason and Abigail Daugherty; great-granddaughter, Kelsey Potter; brothers, Rev. Donald Daugherty and wife Jennie of Petros, Conley Daugherty and wife Nellie of Marlow and Lester Daugherty and wife Imogene of Cullman, Ala.; step-brother, Benny Duncan and wife Loretta of Petros; half-brothers, Jan, Mark and Tim Daugherty of Lafollette; half-sister, Peggy Ford of Lafollette; sister-in-law, Brenda Daugherty of Rockwood; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, 2005 in Sharp Funeral Home with funeral service following the visitation at 8 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Ralph Wilson and Rev. Mike Pride officiating. Burial and graveside service was held at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 in the Oliver Springs Cemetery with full military honors being conducted at the gravesite. [Roane County News]

DAUGHERTY, McKINLEY "JOE", AGE 75 OF LANCING, WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 AT METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE. HE WAS OF THE BAPTIST FAITH. MR. DAUGHERTY WAS RETIRED FROM THE TENNESSEE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY DIVISION. HE HAD ALSO SPENT MANY YEARS IN THE COAL AND LUMBER INDUSTRIES IN EAST TENNESSEE. HE ENJOYED COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS AND GOSPEL MUSIC.PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS; HOBART AND LUCY DAUGHERTY. CHILDREN; GRACE GILMORE, IMOGENE DAUGHERTY, K.H. DAUGHERTY AND WILLIE DAUGHERTY.SISTERS; BONNIE GOAD AND ROXANNA DAUGHERTY.BROTHERS; ISSAC, LLOYD AND AN INFANT BROTHER.SURVIVED BY WIFE; DORIS DAUGHERTY OF LANCING, TN DAUGHTERS; MAE AND HUSBAND LEW RICH OF WARTBURG, TN; KATHLEEN AND HUSBAND CARL JONES OF HARRIMAN, TN; GLORIA AND HUSBAND DARREL DAUGHERTY OF KINGSTON, TN; TERESA AND HUSBAND TERRY SWICEGOOD OF HARRIMAN, TN. AND GAIL KEY OF OAK RIDGE, TN; SONS; HOBART AND WIFE LOIS DAUGHERTY OF WARTBURG, TN; HERB AND WIFE GLENDA DAUGHERTY OF WAUKESHA, WI.
STEP-CHILDREN; WAYNE AND WIFE TAMMY HAMBY OF AKRON OH, JEFFREY AND WIFE PATRICIA HAMBY OF LANCING, TN, JANE HAMBY OF OAK RIDGE, TN AND RITA WILSON AND HUSBAND BRYAN WILSON OF LANCING, TN. 29 GRANDCHILDREN, 35 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN AND 2 GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. SISTERS; STELLA
CRABTREE, RUBY ARMES, MARY HENSLEY, GERTRUDE KING AND JUDY BERRY. BROTHER; JAMES DAUGHERTY. SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS AND FRIENDS.THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG, WITH FUNERAL SERVICE TO
FOLLOW AT 8 P.M. WITH BRO. BUSTER ARMES AND BRO. DON DAUGHERTY OFFICIATING. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE THURSDAY AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE FLAT FORK CEMETERY. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. [Schubert Funeral Home]

DAUGHTERY, MELBA LORETTA, 66, Petros, died June 15, 2000. Preceded by parents, Tom and Marie Moore; sons, Danny Moore and husband General Sheridan Daughtery. Survivors: brothers, Billy Moore of Petros, Robert Moore of Seatle, Wash., Jimmy and Tommy Moore, both of Petros and Donald Moore of Wartburg; sisters, Barbara Moore and Patricia Heidel, both of Wartburg two grandchildren. Interment in Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAUGHTERY, MICHAEL LYNN, 37, of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Wartburg. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Daugherty; and grandparents, Carl and Delcie Vickers and Charlie and Luada Daugherty. Michael is survived by his wife, Denise Daugherty; daughter, Talesha and son, Trey; father, Julian Daugherty and Connie Patterson of Coalfield; sisters, Michelle Fisher of Knoxville and Angie (and Keith) Lively of Coalfield; nieces and nephews, Carley and Ben Fisher and Hailey Lively; special aunt, Carol Daugherty; and many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Bro. Don Hunter officiating. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in Liberty Cemetery. [Oak Ridger]

DAUGHTERY, NOAH "JUNIOR", JR., 72, of the Stephens community of Morgan County, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born June 13, 1932 in Devonia. He had worked as a guard for 35 years for the Tennessee Department of Correction at Brushy Mountain State Prison. He was also a member of the Black Diamond Masonic Lodge No. 625, F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Jessie Dagley Daugherty. Survivors include his son, Steve Daugherty of Stephens; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Anna and Jackie Carroll of Stephens; grandchildren, Tiffany, Derek and Holly Daugherty and Jalisa Jackson; stepgrandchild, Shawn Carroll; brother and sister-in-law, J.B. and Helen Daugherty of Oliver Springs; former wife, Sandra Kennedy of Wartburg; father- and mother-in-law, Ferrell and Margie Kennedy of Deer Lodge; and his special friends who hung out with him at the Oliver Springs Citgo. Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Don Daugherty and the Rev. Robbie Leach officiating. Graveside service and burial were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Petros Cemetery. [Roane County News]

DAUGHTERTY, W.B., 54, Wartburg, passed away Aug. 30, 2001 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He served two years in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Alta Daughterty of Wartburg; sister Shelby Jean McNew of Kingston. He is survived by his son Chris Bingham; brothers E.L. and R.D. Daughterty of Wartburg; sisters Sona Faye Diden of Wartburg and Lenna Vee Smith of Rockwood; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Monday evening, Sept. 2, 2001 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Rick Taylor officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday Morning at 11 a.m. in Macedonia Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAUGHTERY, WARREN GEORGE, 81, of Wartburg, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, following a long illness. Born June 21, 1922, he was the son of Dewey Daugherty Sr. and Josephine Daughterty Worley. His family said he was an avid church member and enjoyed fishing and gardening. According to his family, he enjoyed working with children as he was a retired Head Start volunteer worker. He was a member of Victory Bible Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a lifelong member of Disabled American Veterans, Chapter No. 26, and the Odd Fellows Lodge, Chapter No. 54.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dewey Daugherty Jr.; a daughter, Brenda Greene; and by one grandson and one great-grandson.Mr. Daugherty is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ola Mae Daugherty; his son, Warren Jack Daugherty, of Wartburg; two daughters, Sharon Daugherty of Wartburg and Gail Gill and husband, Darrell, of Lafayette, Ind.; three stepdaughters, Carolyn Elmore and husband, Brad, of Wayne, Mich., Janice Lyles and husband, Rick, of Coalfield, and Loraine Brown and husband, Garry, of Oliver Springs; and by 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Mildred Trail, of Harriman; a half brother, Charles Purkey and wife, Violet, of Wartburg; two half sisters, Arvena McGhee of Sevierville and Martha Ramey and husband, Gene, of Morristown; and by several nieces and nephews.Jean and the late Cecil Parris, Frank and Peggy Sexton, Joe Armes, Joe Gouge, several church friends, and a special friend and caretaker, Cyndi Wicks, are considered special friends.The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Victory Bible Baptist Church in the Stephens community with the Rev. Frank Sexton and the Rev. Ellis Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Wartburg. Garry Parris, Larry Parris, Dewayne "Roho" Sexton, Joe Gouge, Layton Duncan, Raymond Duncan, Lester Morgan and Joe Morgan will serve as pallbearers. James Brown Jr. and Justin Tyler Brown will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. [Oak Ridger]

DAUGHTERY, WILLIAM, 61, formerly of Morgan County, near Coalfield, died in Aurora, Ohio, 8/19/1964. Survivors, wife, Opal Seibers Daughtery; daughters, Ruby Childs, Fosella Daughtery, Opal Hancock, Mae Hogwood and June McCoy; sons, James Daughtery, Gerald Daughtery, Reece Daughtery and Hoye Daughtery; step-daughters, Glena Mae, Wilma Jean and Elma Faye Daughtery; step-sons, Ray and Donnie Daughtery. Burial in Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]

DAUTEL, EDGAR JOHN - age 83, of Wartburg, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2001 at his home. He was born August 4, 1918, the son of Richard and Rosa Dautel in Wartburg. He served in the European countries during WWII, receiving the Bronze Star on April 26, 1945. He was a cannoneer with the "B" Battery of the 208th Field Artillery Battalion, with the XV Corp. He was a former employee of A.B. Long Quarries, Inc. and Martin Marietta Aggregates for 42 years. He retired June 18, 2001. He was a lifetime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Wartburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Otillia Struck; daughter, Angela Marie Dautel. He is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Janelle Kaufman Dautel; three sons, Jerry D. Dautelof Elizabethton, Tenn. Edgar C. Dautel and wife, Casie, and M. Dwain Dautel and wife, Diane of Wartburg; five grandchildren, Marshall, Angela, Michael, Ethan, and Erich; two great grandchildren, Charles and Tyler; sisters, Anna Marie Heidel of Wartburg Life Care Center and Elsie Davis, also of Wartburg; brothers, James Dautel of Wartburg, and Richard Dautel of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, September 3, 2001 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2001, 11 a.m. in the Wartburg City Cemetery with full military honors. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DAUTEL, RICHARD Sr., 77, Wartburg, died in Oak Ridge. He was born in 1886 in Bietighelm, Germany, the son of Johann Gottlieb and Fredericke Maier Dautel. His wife is the former Rosa Heidel. Also surviving: sons, Edgar, James and Richard, Jr.; daughters; Anna Marie Heidel (Archie), Elsie Davis, (Albert), and Tillie Strunk (Paul); seven grandchildren, one great granddaughter and one sister, Mrs. Otillia Schmidt of Nuremberg, Germany. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery.
[Morgan County News dated 1/16/1964]

DAVIDSON, ABBIE MAE, 70, Pine Orchard, died, 7/29/1965. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Gilreth. Survivors: sons, Ray and Jack Davidson. Daughters: Lena Cromwell, Christine Jones, Geneva Cheek and Betty Hurst.
Roane Memorial Gardens, Rockwood, [Morgan County News]

DAVIDSON, CHARLOTTE LYNN, 39, Burrville, died Nov. 9, 1999. Preceded by grandparents, Bill and Glady Hamby. Survivors: husband, Rodney Davidson, Sr., sons, Rodney, Jr and Riley Elmer Davidson; parents, James and Elzeary Hamby Daughtery; sisters, Linda Davidson and Brenda Daughtery; brother, Allen Daughtery; father and mother-in-law, Buster and Clia Davidson and brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Peggy Davidson. Burial in Lane Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAVIDSON, MR. DAVID PAUL "D.J.", JR., age 23 went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2006. He was of the Baptist faith and very much loved by Family and his community. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Opal and Captola Davidson of Elgin; Aunts; Margaret Bertram and Judy Cooper and very special friend Justin "J.T". Thomas all of Elgin. Great grandparents; Roy and Myrtle Bingham of Lancing and Micheal and Argero Pappas of Illinois. D.J. is survived by parents; David and Sylvia Davidson; Sisters; Nicole (Henry) and Ashley Davidson of Elgin.Paternal aunts and uncles; Glen Davidson, Jimmy Lee Davidson of Texas, Opal Lee, Jr. and Jean Davidson of Alabama, Hope Miske of Elgin, Mary Ann Seabolt of Nydeck and Sue and Danny Allen of Nashville. Maternal grandparents; Gregory and Pearl Pappas of Powell, Aunts and Uncles; Michael Pappas of Knoxville, Tony and Darlene Pappas of Coalfield, Nola and Earl Harris of Illinois, Gregory and Lisa Pappas of South Carolina, Tina and Howard York of Clinton, Bill Pappas of Knoxville, Barbara and Max Spurling of Wartburg , Eunice and Anthony Cherry and Tonja and Dave Breaux of Knoxville. Special friends; Candace Reed, Casey Wesley, Bobby Perry, Dustin Silcox, Brooke Acres, Travis Bunch and a host of special cousins. The family will receive friends Wednesday January 3, 2007 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral service will follow the visitation with Bro. Perry Spurling officiating. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright in charge of arrangements. [WECO obituary line]

DAVIDSON, ELLA 75, of Lancing died Oct. 28, 1972. Survivors are four sons, Lucien, George and James all of Lancing, and I.J. of Mich.; four daughters, Christine Shillings of Ind., Lucille Turner of Sunbright, Zelphia Lowery and Lola Pass both of Lancing. Also one brother, James Smithers of N.C., and two sisters, Pearl Freeze of N. C., and Bessie Smithers of Ohio.
Burial in Robbins Cemetery. (Morgan Co. News)

DAVIDSON, JAMES ISIAH, infant son of Eddie Davidson and Aimee Bryant of Harriman, died April 20, 2003. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Thomas and Helen Spurlock and James Keylon and Francis Keylon Smith. He is survived by his parents, Eddie Davidson and Aimee Bryant; his twin sister Caleigh Bale Davidson; one brother Dezm'n Xavier Bryant; grandparents Eugene and Daina Davidson; Debra Bryant and John Lee; aunts and uncles, Tiffanie and Joshua Dvorak, Melanie and Anna Davidson, Ashleigh Bryant and Dujee Bowling; great grandparents, James and Violet Davidson, Juanita Keylon, Hobby Smith and Ed and Mary Lou Lee; cousins, MyKayla McKenzie and Abigail Dvorak and his godmother Erica Ray. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. Davis Funeral Home, Harriman in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]

DAVIDSON, MORGAN TAYLOR (MORG)
       Who died according to death certificate on Jan. 8, 1917;
        and according to tombstone on Jan. 9, 1917.
The Obituary Appeared in The Morgan County Press
                                                  7
     Wartburg, Tenn., Jan 11, 1918
     [the "8" was marked out with a "7" being written in pen over it, making this issue
                                         "Jan 11, 1917"]
Mr. M. T. Davidson, who resides some three miles west of Lancing on Clear Creek, died Tuesday after a week's illness. He was one of the best known citizens of Morgan county and will be greatly missed. He was the friend of all, and no one could go to him for a favor but what he would grant it if possible. [Courtesy of Beth Davidson Siler]

DAVIDSON, MORGAN (M.T.), 63, Lancing, passed way Jan 3, 2002 in his home in Lancing. He was born on Nov. 30, 1938. He retired from Catepillar Tractor Company in Joliet, Ill., after 30 years of service. He was instrumental in organizing a committee to do a book on Morgan County. His efforts helped make "The Heritage of Morgan County" a success. He was a member ot the Morgan County Genealogy and Historical Society and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Effie Davidson. He is survived by his wife Phyllis, of 42 years; son and daughter-in-law Craig and Karla Davidson of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law Janet and Duane Carlson of Plainfield, Ill.; two granddaughters, Morgan and Madison Carlson; brothers Wesley of Deer Lodge, Stanley of Lancing and Johnny of Milner, Ga.; sister Beth Syler of Carbondale, Ill.; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family received friends Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. A Masonic service began at 8 p. m. followed by a memorial service with Rev. Rick Taylor officiating. [Morgan County News, 1-10-2002]

DAVIDSON, OTTIS 'BUTCH'   89 of Burrville died Sept, 28, 1992. He was retired from the Morgan Co. Road Dept., and also served three terms as Morgan Co. Road Supervisor. Preceded in death by his first wife, Justina Duwell Davidson, his parents, William Riley Sr., and Annie Kelsey Stewart Davidson and second wife Ethel Mae Hicks Davidson and sister Ida Mae Shannon and Lena Pearl Cunningham. Survivors: daughters, Georgina Elizabeth Glenn of MO., Kathleen Mae Starr of Burrville, sons; Robert "Bob" Davidson of Johnson City, Donald Davidson of Clarksville, Ottis "Buster' Davidson of Burrville, one step-son, Francis Duwel of Ohio, sister; Georgia Roberts of Burrville, brothers; Cecil Davidson of Burrville, and William Riley Davidson, Jr., of Ohio. 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Burrville. (Morgan County News)

DAVIDSON RAY, 69, Goodlettsville, died May 29, 2003. He was born in Oakdale, Tenn. Mr. Davidson was a member of the First Baptist Church, Goodlettsville. He retired from Dupont Corp. after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Davidson and Abbie Gilreath Davidson; one brother; and two sisters. Survivors include the mother of his children, Gwen Dunaway; sons, Richard Davidson (Patti) and Gary Davidson (Joni); daughters, Debbie McAlister and Karen Sherrill; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Christine Jones and Betty Dunaway and Shelby Connelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. today with Brother Glenn Weekley officiating. Interment will be in Roane County Memorial Gardens in Rockwood, Tenn., with Larry Jones officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Davidson's grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. Cole & Garrett, 859-5231 Demarest [ Source: The City Paper, Nashville, Tenn., June 2, 2003]

DAVIDSON, RAYMOND, 74, Lancing, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2002 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Gertie Hamby Davidson. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends was held on Thursday, April 18, 2002 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services were held Friday at 11 a. m. with Rev. Billy Durham officiating. Interment followed in Annadell Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAVIDSON, ROBERT VANCE, 87, of Lancing, died Feb. 10, 1973. Survivors, two sisters, Isabelle Scarbrough of Oliver Springs, and Lula Beene of Knoxville; three brothers: Andy Davidson of MI., Arthur and Martin of Lancing..
Burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. [Morgan Co. News]

DAVIDSON, STANLEY L., age 69 of Lancing, departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2004 in St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Halls. He was born January 21, 1935. He was a member of Oak Grove Church in Lancing, Tennessee. He retired from Fisher Body Plant in Chicago, Illinois. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Effie (Williams) Davidson; Brothers, Wesley R. and Morgan T. Davidson;
Brother-in-law, Jack Syler; Sister-in-law, Dorinne (Scott) Davidson.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vera (Slagle) Davidson;
Two daughters, Teresa and son-in-law, Albert Tiner and Lisa and son-in-law, Rick Sellers;
One granddaughter, Kylie Marie Sellers;
Two grandsons, Korbin Sellers and Austin Tiner;
Sister, Elizabeth (Beth) Davidson;
Brother, Johnny and wife Carol Davidson;
Sisters-in-law, Phyllis and Retha Davidson;
And several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Sunday, October 4, 2004 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 pm with Rev. Wayne Mead officiating. Interment was held on Monday in Clear Creek Cemetery, Lancing. [Schubert Funeral Home]

DAVIDSON, THOMAS 'TOMMY', 74, Lexington, Ky., formerly of the Burrville community, died Wed. July 24, 2002 in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Grace Beatley Davidson; and grandparents, James and Sarah Owens Davidson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vivian Givans Davidson; two daughters, Judy Davidson and Grace Snow; and one grandson, Logan Shane Porter, all of Lexington. Interment in Lexington Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAVDISON, TONYA MARIE, Alabama, born July 20, 1980, died May 3, 2006. She was preceded in death by grandfather, Charles J. Davis of Lancing; great-grandfather, Boyd Davis of Lancing; step-grandfather, Lester May of Kentucky; aunt, Bobbie Darling and uncle, Herb Davis; and great-grandmother, Mildred Rakow. She is survived by daughters, Distinee and Tristian; mother, Debra Fitchpatrick and step-father David of Oak Ridge; twin sister and brother-in-law, Tosha and Carl Walmsley of Gulfport, Miss.; brothers, Richard Davidson and Holley Davidson of Alabama and Jimmy Page of Oak Ridge; sister, Tiffanie Bishop of Oak Ridge; grandmother, Marie R. Davis of Deer Lodge; great-grandmother, Ruth May of Centertown, Ky.; and a host of aunts, uncles and friends. Arrangements were made by East Alabama Funeral Home in Dadesville, Ala. The family received friends in the funeral home from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5. [Roane County News]

DAVIDSON, VIOLA, formerly of Lancing, and Duquesne, Pa., died in a traffic accident in Ohio, while en-route to Morgan County. Her husband, Henry Davidson, about 70, was injured. Mrs. Davidson ios the step-sister of Louis Vailes of Lancing. Also a daughter, Iva (Ralph) Dunlop survives . Mr. Davidson is the son of Mrs. Rebecca Davidson who was 102 years on in March of 64. He is a brother ot Gilbert Davidson and Etta Stephenson?? and a nephew of George Buxton. [Funeral & burial in Duquesne, Pa.] [Morgan County News dated 7/16/1964]

DAVIDSON, MR. WESLEY R. - age 69, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2002, at his home, with his family, in Deer Lodge, Tenn. Wesley was born April 3, 1933, in Lancing, Tenn. He later lived and worked in Harriman, Tenn., where he was President of the Lions Club and the General Chairman of Harriman's Diamond Jubilee Celebration in 1965. He moved to Knoxville, Tenn., in 1970, where he lived for about 10 years. He later semi-retired and moved to Deer Lodge, Tenn., in the early eighties, where he owned and operated the Davidson Factory Outlet. He was also the publisher and editor of "The Poets Review" and "The Inspirational Poet", two monthly national publications. He was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorinne Scott Davidson; parents, Arthur and Effie Williams Davidson; brother, M.T. Davidson; sisters-in-law, Annabell Martin and Corinne Scott Kreis; brothers-in-law, Duane Scott, Jack Syler, and Danny Atkinson. Surviving: wife, Retha Davidson of Deer Lodge, Tenn.; son and daughter-in- law, Dale and Judy Davidson of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Jodie Cooper of Cookeville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Michael and Ryan Davidson of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Stanley Davidson and wife, Vera of Lancing, Tenn., and John Davidson and wife, Carol of Milner, Georgia; sister, Beth Syler of Marion, Illinois; mother-in-law, Eva Dean "Granny Dean" Atkinson of Deer Lodge, Tenn.; brothers-in-law, Wendell Atkinson of Crossville, Tenn., Randall and Dennis Atkinson, both of Deer Lodge, Tenn., Ben and Ronnie Atkinson, both of Clarkrange, Tenn., Lonnie Atkinson of Jamestown, Tenn., M. C. Kreis of Deer Lodge, Tenn., and Don Adams of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sisters-in-law, Joyce Braden of Galion, Ohio, Faye Harville of Monterey, Tenn., Reba LaRue of Banner Springs, Tenn., Doris Franklin and Karen Little, both of Clarkrange, Tenn., Joella Clark of Banner Springs, Tenn., Phyllis Davidson of Lancing, Eileen Sackett of Harriman, Tenn., Loretta Adams of Chattanooga, Tenn., Barbara Scott of Deer Lodge, Tenn., and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening, 8 p.m., at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg, with Bro. Tommy Kilby officiating, with military graveside services to beheld Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at Lavender Cemetery, Deer Lodge, Tenn. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DAVIS, ALMA GEAN, 85, McMinnville, died Monday, May 1, 2006 in H.Q.M. Health Care in Nashville. Born Jan. 6, 1921 in Morgan County, she was a retired bookkeeper with Lay's Department Store, a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church. A former American Red Cross Volunteer, she also was a former Pink Lady with River Park Hospital. She was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Hazel Hobbs Hensley; husband John Gordon Davis; and brother Travis Hensley. She is survived by her daughter Donna Vaughn of Nashville; granddaughter and husband, Marci and Ralph Griggers of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Jeff Griggers and Callie Griggers; and sisters, Bea Bowers of Atlanta, Ga., June Newport of Wartburg and Pat Hensley of Petros. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006 in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Steve Angus officiated. Interment followed in Mt. View Cemetery. The Davis Family received friends Wednesday from 4 until 9 p.m. and again on Thursday from noon until the time of service at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home. [Roane County News]

DAVIS, ANN BROCK, 87, Sunbright, passed away Oct. 20, 2002 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Minnie Brock; sisters, Etta Goad, Eva Bayless and Ada Stringfield; and brothers Ernest, Freeman, Frank, Lon, Ray and Reynold Brock. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Leroy (Sonny) and wife Jo Brock of Crossville and Charles and wife Karen Davis of Sunbright. Six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a special friend and room-mate, Dixie Bracket. The family received friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Brock officiating. Interment followed in the Brock Cemetery, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, AUDREY BELLE, 63, of Sunbright died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2004 in Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by father, Clyde Davis; and great-aunt and -uncle, Nellie and Orville Proffitt. Survivors include son and daughter, Darryl Davis and Darlene Davis, both of Rockwood; mother, Lucille Davis of Spartanburg, S.C.; sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Wiley McCoyof Spartanburg; brother and sister-in-law, Denzil and Annie Davis of Spartanburg; and former husband, Frank Davis of Rockwood.
Graveside services and burial were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, in Odd Fellows Cemetery, with the Rev. Larry Bolden officiating. Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, was in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]

DAVIS, BIRDIE FRANCES, 66, Annadel Community. Survivors: husband, John F. Davis; daughters, Mrs. M.F. Elliott and Mrs. L.A. Tyrell; son, H.O. Heptinstall; half-sister, Mrs. Jack Newman; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial in Tennessee Valley Memorial Gardens near the Claxton School in Anderson County. [Morgan County News dated 5/28/1964]

DAVIS, CAMELIA R. (PAM), died Aug. 12, 2000. Preceded by husband, John M. Davis; and son-in-law, Freddy Walt. Survivors, daughter, Kay Walt; two grandchildren, John Walt and Cam Walt. granddaughter-in-law Cheryl Walt; one great-grandchild, Katie Lay; four brothers, Tom Rice, James Rice, Wendell Rice and Frankie Lee Rice; one sister, Freddie Brown. Burial in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, CARSON, 78, Greenwood, S.C., husband of Laurella Campbell Davis, died Jan. 28, 2001 in the Richard B. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, Anderson. Born in Sunbright, he was a son of the late Jones and Flara Dyer Davis. He served in the Marine Corp during WW II and the Korean conflict. Survivors include: wife, daughters, Janet Clark of Aiken and Dale Davis of Greenwood; three sisters, Iva Cromwell of Wartburg, Retha Bowling of Sunbright, and Jo Jones of Lancing; a brother Sam Davis of Knoxville and two grandchildren. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, CHARLES S., 84, of Wartburg, died Jan., 31, 1972. Survivors; wife, Amanda Davis; sons, Virgil of Wartburg, and Rev Clifford Davis of Lancing; four daughters, Verda Bonham of Allardt, Ethel Henry, Charlene Clark of Wartburg, Edith Aytes of Clear Creek Community; three half-brothers, Elmer, Tom and Reynold Human.Burial in Fostner cemetery. (Morgan County News)

DAVIS, CHARLES T. "TOMMY", 71, Oakdale, died Sept. 12, 2000. He was born June 10, 1929. Preceded by first wife, Madge Newcomb Davis and parents, Caulie and Annie Davis. Survivors, wife of 18 years, Evelyn Humphrey Fritts Davis; step-children and spouses, Dallas and Rita Fritts of Rockwood, Edward and Judy Fritts of Harriman and Anita and Dempsy Smith of Covington, KY; seven grandchildren, Gregory, Angela and Scott Fritts of Rockwood, Diane Jennings of Cookeville and April, Ryan and Derek Smith of Covington, Ky.; one great-grandchild, Tyler Ray of Rockwood; brothers and wives: Earl and Maude Davis and Frank Davis of Rockwood, John and Willie Davis of Crossville, Roy and Betty Davis of Eaton, Fa. and Junior and Barbara Davis of Midtown; sisters and husbands: Margaret Long, Peggy and C. J. Ragsdale, both of Kingston, Eula Mae and Gene Adams of Rockwood and Ada and J. T. Church of McMinnville. Burial in Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, MRS. DEBBIE, age 52 of Sunbright, passed away suddenly on June 6, 2007. She was a loving mother and was always willing to help anyone if she could. She was preceded in death by father; Raymond Conn, grandparents; Sam and Ethel Morgan and Annie and Bert Conn.NMrs. Davis is survived by daughters; Kara and Katie Morgan of Sunbright. Mother; Erma Conn of Sunbright, Brothers; Tony Conn of Nashville, Randy Conn of Deer Lodge; Sister; Leann Conn of Nashville. Debbie was loved by all her friends and family and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends Friday, June 8, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright.   Funeral will follow with Bro. Doug Morgan officiating.
Graveside service Saturday at 11:00 A. M. at Union Grove Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright in charge of arrangements. [WECO RADIO ]

DAVIS, DWIGHT son of Mr. & Mrs. J. N. Davis of Burrville died at his home after a weeks illness. He leaves a wife, one child, father and mother, and several brothers and sisters. ( Morgan County Press, week of June 6, 1919.)

DAVIS, MRS. ELSIE LOUISE DAUTEL, age 83, of Wartburg , went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2005 at the Methodist Medical center of Oak Ridge. She was a life long and devoted member of St. Paul's Lutheran church of Wartburg, a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League; graduate of Knoxville Business College. She was an active member of the Wartburg Senior Citizens Club and a member of the Society of the Red Hat Club. Elsie was known as a hard worker all her life. During her career she worked as a secretary for Morgan County Court Clerk Ralph Davis, Wartburg Post Office, Schubert Motor Company, Morgan County Road Superintendent Mitt Dyer, Ford Motor Company and after working at Union Carbide (Y-12) for 19 years, she owned and operated Davis Meat and Slaughterhouse until her retirement in 1989. At that time she continued her hard work and passion for gardening by growing many flowers and vegetables. She was very devoted to all her family and will be truly missed by all of those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Cordell Davis, parents, Richard and Rosa Heidel Dautel, sisters, Anna Marie Heidel and Otillia Strunk, brother, Edgar J. Dautel, nephew, Billy Gene Strunk. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Alberta and Roger Long of Wartburg, Tn.; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Alisia and Douglas Freels of Wartburg, Tn., Andrea and Brad Bingham of Cookeville, Tn.; great-grandchildren, Anna and Allison Freels, Addison and Brock Bingham; brothers, Richard G. Dautel and wife Martha of Knoxville, Tn., James W. Dautel and wife Margaret of Wartburg, Tn.; nephews, Paul Richard and Gary Michael Strunk, Tommy and Paul F. Dautel, Jerry, Eddie and Dwayne Dautel, niece; Teresa Dautel. The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 26, 2005 at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, Tn. from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, December 27, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wartburg. Internment will follow in Wartburg City cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DAVIS, FRANKLIN D. (FRANK), 59, Coalfield, died May 25, 2000. Preceded by parents, J.C. and Eva Davis; brothers, Fred, Siles and Cecil; and sister, Lucille Milhorn. Survivors: wife, Anna Lou Davis; daughter, Sonya Gale Bunch and husband Chris of Coalfield; grandchildren: Sheena Gardner, Brady Bunch and Chrissa Bunch; sisters, Juanita Mullins and Patricia Gravey. Burial in Davis Cemetery, Coalfield. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, GEORGE HENRY, Lancing, born Aug. 9, 1930, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 25, 2006 in Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was preceded in death by wife, Margie Adams Davis; parents, Arthur and Gerda Davis; brother, Grady Davis; and sister, Reba Branstetter. He is survived by children, Kathy and husband Russell Brock of Sunbright, Patsy and husband Doug Swicegood of Lancing, Ricky and wife Robin Davis of Knoxville, Jerry and wife Amie Davis of Lancing, Sharon and husband Todd Thomas of Wartburg and Steven Davis of Sevierville; 11 grandchildren, Johnny, Byron, Emily, Sarah, Ashlee, Bryan, Brittany, Whittney, Christopher, Joshua and Jordan; six great-grandchildren, Natasha, Austin, Daniel, Alex, Mandalyn and Caleb; sisters, Grace Schirmer and husband Carl of Knoxville, Velma Howard and husband Wayne of Lancing, Lena Barnett of Lancing; brother, Ervin Davis of Lancing; and special caregivers, Kathy Steelman and Karen Phillips and other friends and relatives. The family received friends Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006 from 12 to 2 p.m. in High Point Baptist Church. Funeral service followed at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Brock officiating. Interment followed in High Point Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, was in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]

DAVIS, GERTA REBECCA HICKMAN, 92, departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents George L. and Lenora Bishop Hickman; her beloved husband Arthur H. Davis; one son Grady Lee Davis; one daughter Reba Roselyn Davis Branstetter; four brothers Helva, Earl and Alfred of Lancing and Alton Hickman of Winchester, Va.; sisters, Ova Hickman, Hannah Melton and Mary Arbana Kennedy, all of the Lanicng area; daughters-in-law Marjorie Adams Davis and Delsie West Davis; and son-in-law Lawrence Barnett, all of Lancing. She is survived by two sons Ervin and Geroge Davis of Lancing; daughters and sons-in-law Velma and Wayne Howard of Lancing and Grace and Carl Schirmer of Knoxville; daughter Lena Barnett of Lancing and son-in-law Lee Branstetter of Chestnut Ridge: 22 grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren: sisters Alta Hickman Nelson Manning of Hendersonville, N.C. and Helen Hickman Vittatoe of Wartburg: sister-in-law Nellie Branstetter Hickman of Chestnut Ridge; brother-in-law Lemmie Potter of Lancing: and several nieces, nephews and friends. The family received friends Thursday June 7, 2001 from 6 to 8 p. m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services began at 8 p. m. with Rev. Fred Hampton and Rev. Rick Taylor officiating. Graveside services were held Friday morning at 11 a. m. in Clear Creek Cemetery. [Morgan County News, 6-14-2001]

DAVIS, GLENN EVAN - age 77, of Wartburg, a lifetime citizen of Morgan County. Born December 8, 1923, went home to be with the Lord, Wed. August 29, 2001, in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wartburg, veteran of WWII, and retired from Martin Marietta, and also retired from Morgan Co. Regional Prison. He was preceded in death by parents, Evan and Florence Davis; daughter, Janet Davis Hughes; and grandson, Peyton Evan Hughes. Surviving: wife, Eileen Basler Davis of Wartburg; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Stephanie Davis of Wartburg; granddaughter, Lauren Davis of Wartburg, who loved her Papaw very much; son-in-law, Paul Hughes of Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg, with the Rev. Tom Mooty officiating. Interment will be in the Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. The family will receive friendsThursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home,Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DAVIS, MR. H. CLAY, age 84, of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday July 11, 2007 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was born May 29, 1923 to John R. and Addie McCartt Davis. Mr. Davis was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by parents, brothers; John, Reed, Vaughn, Reuben, and Sheryl Davis. Sister: Betty Davis. He is survived by wife; Mary Davis; Son; Dennis Davis; Brothers; Crave and Bill Davis, sister Lois Heidel. Step-sons; Rusty Bowlin and Clay Donahue; Step-daughters; Gail Kennedy and Anita Crumrin, seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be Friday July 13, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Sunbright Cemetery with Bro. Ralph Hamby officiating. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements/ [Schubert Funeral Home]

DAVIS, IVAN G. 76 died May 8, l995 in a Clarksville Hospital. He was born Sept 19, 1918 in Burrville, the son of Dwight Davis and Jane Morris Holloway. Survivors, sons, Bob Davis, Jack L. Davis and Gary Davis; brother Ray Holloway; 7 grandchildren. Also, two daughters-in-law, Margie and Rhonda Davis; Burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. (Morgan County News)

DAVIS, JACKIE L., 62, Clarksville, died April 23, 2003 in Gateway Medical Center, Clarksville. He was born in Wartburg on June 5, 1940 and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Ivan G. Davis; and brother Gary Wayne Davis. He is survived by mother Lolita Morgan Davis Bailey of Clarksville and brother Bob Davis of Clarksville. Interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, TN. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, JAKE, 70, Coalfield, died 6/3/1965. He was a native of Kentucky.   Survivors: wife, Ada Wright Davis. Daughters, Juanita Mullins, Lucille Melhorn, Pat Barber; sons, Leland, Fred, Silas, Cecil and Frank. 21 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. brother: Ed Davis. Sisters, Mrs. Eddie McNabb and Mrs. E. H. Looney.   Burial in Estes Cemetery, Coalfield. [Morgan County News}

DAVIS, JAMES FARLEY, 94, Wartburg, formerly of Sunbright, departed this life to live forever on June 25, 2002. He professed his faith in our Lord Jesus and was a member of White Oak Baptist Church in Sunbright. Farley was born Feb. 3, 1908 in Scott Co. He operated his own radiator shop for many years in Sunbright and Helenwood. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Pearl Mosier Davis; sons W.C. and Charles Smith; daughter Violet Gunter; grandson Farley Wayne Smith; and great-grandson, Marcus Smith. He is survived by daughter and caregiver, Mildred Henry; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends met Saturday, June 29th at 1 p.m. in the Mill Creek Cemetery, Sunbright for a graveside service. Rev. James Phillips officiated with Rev. Luke Ward assisting. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, JOHN DANIEL, 83, of Walton, Indiana, Expires; final Rites Wednesday Final rites for John Daniel Davis, 83, who died Monday at 7:30 AM at the St Joseph Hospital after a long illness will be at 1:30 Wednesday at the Wolf Funeral home Walton, Indiana. The Rev Dean Cornelius will officiate and burial will be in Buffalo, Indiana The body is at the Wolf funeral home where friends may call Tuesday. Born in Pall Mall ,Tennessee November 30, 1868 he was the son of William Riley Davis and Margaret Evans Davis Pyle. He married Ermine Stewart in 1894 who died in Jan 1929. Later he married Jenny Cheek Patton who died in 1942. He was a member of the Walton Methodist Church. Survivors are one son Roy of Lucerne, Indiana . Two sisters Mrs Lawrence Frogge of Wolf RiverTennessee and Mrs Ermine Sharp of Monticello, Kentucky and two brother Dillard Pyle of Pennsylvania and Dean Pyle of Canada . Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. This was my grandfather and his father William Riley Davis was born in Morgan Co Tennessee. Source: Janet Davis Platt    jap@cqc.com

DAVIS, JAMES LEON (J. L.), 76 passed away Aug. 23, 2002 in his home in Sunbright. J.L. served as a Navy Recon Medic during WWII. He reitred after 27 years of service as a Tennessee Highway Patrolman, where he was fondly known as "Pappy" by his felloe officers. He was preceded in death by his parents Roddie and Virginai Davis; and by an infant brother Harold Blaine. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Wiladean Peters Davis; son James Allen Davis of Greenville, S.C., daughters Rebecca Gail Davis of Oak Ridge and Mary Jane Campbell and husband Eric of Knoxville; grandchilren Elizabeth Davis, Carrolyn Jarnigan and husband Dennis, Matthew Davis, Virginia Aytes and husband Brad, Karla Campbell and John Campbell; great grandchildren, Dillon and Jordan Jarnigan and Allie Aytes; sister Barbara Lowery; special nephew Kenny Lowery; nieces Denise Willard and Kim Clowers and several relatives and friends and loves ones. Graveside service and burial in Sunbright Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, JOHNNY, 35, Deer Lodge. He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Alva Davis and was reared by his grandparents, the late Mr. & Mrs. Jim Davis of Clear Creek Community. Survivors, chidlren, Johnnie Lee and Betty Elizabeth Davis. [Morgan County News dated 5/1964]

DAVIS, LULA PEARL, 90, of Sunbright died Tuesday evening, July 3,1990, in the Harriman Hospital. She was a member of the White Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Sunbright, and was preceded in death by two sons, Charles H. Smith, Jr. and William C. Smith. Surviving are her husband, Farley Davis, daughter, Mildred Henry, both of Sunbright, and daughter, Violet Gunter of Muncie, Indiana; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, six nieces, seven nephews and a host of friends and relatives. The family received friends Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Webb and the Rev. Raymond Webb officiating. Graveside service and interment were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the old Mill Creek Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright, was in charge of arrangements. (Morgan County News, 7/12/1990, p2)

DAVIS, MEREDA, 82, Mossy Grove, died Nov. 19, 2000 in Roane County. Preceded by husband, Robert I. Davis, brothers: John, Rollo and Roy Rush; sister, Sylvia Holly, Godley Corey and Opal Fullerman; parents, Harvey and Mabel Bartoo Rush; and great-grandson, Justin Cox. Survivors: children, Linda (James) Cox of Mossy Grove, Richard, (Glenna) Davis of Resaca, Ga. and Harvey (Debbie) Hoffman of Waterviet, Mich and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial in Mossy Grove Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS , NORMAN W. 'PAT' 60 of the Mossy Grove Community died, Dec. 18, 1989. Preceded in death by his mother and father, four half sisters and one half brother. Survivors: wife Jane VanNorstran Davis; son, Gregory N. Davis and daughter and husband, Vickie and Mike Seiber, two grandsons, Craig and Derek Davis; two granddaughters, Amy Davis and Shasta Seiber of Lafollette, half sister, Margie Kirby, half brother, Walden Davis both of Oregon; half-brothers, J. D. Laughter of Memphis and Marion C., Davis of Idaho. Interment in Mossy Grove Cemetery. (Morgan County News)

DAVIS, MRS. M. J. --Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Stanford and Mrs. J.M. Shepard and two daughters were called to Wartburg Sunday
on account of the death of Mrs SHEPARD'S mother. Mrs. M.J. DAVIS there.
*"[Rugby Road' -Scott County News, Fri, Jan 24, 1930. Vol 14, No 44 p4.]*

DAVIS, RAMONA PATTERSON, - age 68, of Coalfield, died Thursday, September 6, 2001, in the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by: parents, Terrell and Nell Jones Patterson; brothers, Samuel, Thomas & Dilbert Patterson; sister, Billie Jo VanLyssell. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church. Surviving husband of fifty one years, Herman Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Rhonda Davis of Wartburg; grandson, Jason Davis of Wartburg; brothers, Steven Patterson of Powell, TN, Kyle Patterson of Arlington, VA.; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., with funeral services to follow in the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, 11:00 am. in the Davis Cemetery, Coalfield. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DAVIS, ROY R. , Fulton, Indiana Man, Dies, April 27 1960 ---65, a retired railroad worker, died unexpectedly at 1:30 AM today at his home 2 1/2 miles west of Fulton, Indiana. Cause of death was a heart attact. He had been ill health for 15 months. Mr Davis had lived at his present residence since coming from Walton, Indiana in 1951. He retired from the Pennsylvania railroad Jan. 1, 1960 after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Walton Methodist Chucrh. He was born Feb 24 1895 in Fentress Co Tennessee to John Daniel and Ermine Stewart Davis. His first marriage was to Nellie Gillan who died in 1920: his second marriage was to Georgia Fisher, who died in 1936: his third marriage was to Francelia Taylor, who survives. Surviving are the wife: four sons; Merle L. Alexandria, Indiana, Richard D, Walton, Indiana. Wayne Ft. Gordon, GA and Robert Roy Jr at home. Four daughters Mrs Raymond (Bessie) Crain Burlington, Indiana, Mrs David ( Karen Sue) McDougle, Fulton: Janet and Joan at home and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 2 PM Friday at Ditmire Chapel in Fulton, Indiana with the Rev Raymond Skelton officiating. Burial will be at Buffalo cemetery in Buffalo, Indiana. Friends may call at the chapel after 7 PM tonight. [Source: Janet Davis Platt jap@cqc.com]

DAVIS, RUTH, 84, formerly of Coalfield, died Sept 4, 2000 in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Preceded by parents, Lee H. Jackson and Ethel Webster Jackson and husband, Glen Davis. Survivors: son, Gerald Davis and wife Ernesteen of Inkster, MI; grandson, Mark Davis and wife Kimberly of MI; sisters, Georgia Melhorn and husband Charles of Coalfield and Maxine Hassell of MI. Mrs. Davis was born Jan 3, 1916 in Coalfield. Burial in Estes Cemetery of Coalfield. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, SAM J., 62, formerly of Sunbright, passed away Tue. evening, June 4, 2002 in Methodist Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents Jones and Flara Davis; brother Carson Davis; and brother-in-law Walter Bowling. He is survived by his son Danny Davis and wife Bonnie of Harriman; daughter Dawn Delaine Davis of Harriman; grandchildren Troy, Damaris and Samantha Danielle Davis; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Iva Cromwell of Wartburg, Retha Bowling of Sunbright and Lesie Jo Jones and husband L.C. of Lancing; sister-in-law Laurella Davis of Greenwood, S.C.; and two nephews and five nieces. The family received friends Thur. June 6, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Hamby and John Hamby officiating. A graveside service was held on Friday morning at 10 a.m. in Sunbright cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, MR. SHIRLEY H.- Age 76, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, October 14,1997. He is survived by: his wife, Viola; his children, Gary and Mary LouDavis, Marcia and Wayne Outen, Mark and Lisa Davis; nine grandchildren;three great grandchildren; his brothers and sisters-in law, Bill and IvaDavis of NC, Crave and Lotus Davis of FL, Clay and Mary Davis of TN; his sister, Mrs. Lois Heidel of TN; his brother-in-law, Ken Davis of TN; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis was born in 1921 in Sunbright, TN. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Edison. He worked as a plumber/pipe-fitter in Flint and Monroe, MI. Mr. Davis was a Merit Badge Counselor for Boy Scouts of America and attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be held Thursday, 11:30 AM at DeVries Funeral Home, 4646Kalamazoo SE, Kentwood, with Pastor Ken Anderson officiating. Interment at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, TN. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Thursday from 10:30 AM until time of service. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. DEVRIES FUNERAL HOME (The Flint Journal (MI), Oct 15, 1997, pC8) [submitted]

DAVIS, STELLA FAYE, 72, of Joyner, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death her parents, George and Tennie Sweat; husband, James Edgar Davis; sister, Elizabeth Harmon; and brothers, Emmitt, Cloman, Hubert and Howard Sweat. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Carol Ann Miller of Harriman and Connie Renee and Rick Phillips of Oak Ridge; granddaughter, Keturah Tamar Jones of Harriman; stepgranddaughter, Tori Phillips; sisters, Lucy Sweat of Joyner, Orpha Holloway of Indiana, Bonnie Jones of Oak Ridge and Minnie White of Oak Ridge; and brothers, Jesse Sweat of Spring City, Brice Sweat of Arizona, Houston Sweat of Joyner and Verlin Sweat of Dyllis. Funeral services were at 8 p.m. Friday, July 22 at Schubert Funeral Home with Bro. David Kunsman officiating. Graveside service was Saturday morning at 10 in Union Church Cemetery.

DAVIS, VIRGIL N., JR., 63, formerly of Wartburg, and Midtown, died Nov. 4, 1999. Preceded by parents, Virgil N. Davis, St and Nancy Ruth Henry Davis; son, Allen Lynn Davis;and sister, Lola Scarbro. Survived by wife, Billy Jo Morgan Davis; daughters and husband, Jimmy and Sheila Banken, Sr. and Fred and Diane Hamilton; daughter-in-law, Tresia Davis; four grandchildren; brother, Billy Davis; sister, Dixie Dudy. aunt, Edith Aytes. Burial Roane Memorial Garden. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, VONDA J. 88 of Sunbright, died in Fentress County Feb 22, 1997. She was a retired school teacher in Overton, Pickett and Morgan Counties. She was born in Overton County, July 5, 1908. Survived by her husband, Havil B. Davis of Sunbright; sons, Dr. Jerry K. Davis of Fla., daughters, Jeanette Davis of Ten Mile, and Sue Ledbetter of MI; and 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery, Livingston.   (Morgan County News)

DAVIS, MRS. WANDA EILEEN - age 76, passed away at her home in Wartburg, TN on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Glenn Davis; daughter, Janet Hughes; grandson, Peyton; parents, Walter and Gertie Basler; brothers-in-law, Bobby Boring and Larry Melton. Survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Stephanie Davis of Wartburg, TN; grandchildren, Lauren and Katie Davis; son-in-law, Paul Hughes of Johnson City, TN; sisters and brothers-in-law, Reba Cooper and Ken of Wartburg, TN, Peggy Newberry and M.L. of Chattanooga, TN, Linda Boring of Maryville, TN and Johnnie Melton of Wartburg, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Loyd Basler and Lois of Vidalia, GA, Frank Basler and Barbara of Walterboro, SC; several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, April 25, 2007 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, TN. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, April 26, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Interment will follow in Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg, TN. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DAVIS, WILLIAM "BILL BERT" -age 48, of Tallassee, Ala., formerly of Wartburg, died August 19, 2000, in an automobile accident. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Tallassee, Ala., and veteran of the U. S. Air Force, having served in Vietnam. Survived by his loving family: wife, Marlene Davis; stepdaughter, Star Baker and husband David; stepson, Dale Dillard, all of Tallassee, Ala.; grandson and special little buddy, Chase Baker; granddaughter, Emily Dillard; parents, Mildred and Sam Davis of Wartburg; brother, John Davis and wife Kelly of Wartburg and Phil Davis of Wartburg; sister, Sarah Davis of Atlanta, Ga; nephews, Mitch Davis and Chris Davis, and a host of friends and family members. Burial in Liberty Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DAVIS, WILLIAM ELIJAH, 'LIGE', 93, of Coalfield, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Nov. 25, 1908, in Coalfield, the son of Henry H. and Matilda Liles Davis. As a young man, Mr. Davis worked as a coal miner before beginning employment with Union Carbide Nuclear Division. He later retired as manager of the Cumberland Utility District. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Coalfield and had served as deacon, on the board of trustees, treasurer and Sunday school teacher. Mr. Davis was a charter member and the first president of the Coalfield Senior Citizens and a member of Black Diamond Masonic Lodge, No. 625, F&AM. He is survived by his son, Darwin Davis and his wife, Doralene, of Coalfield; his daughter, Glenda Fritts and her husband, Tom, of Coalfield; five grandchildren, Dennis Davis and his wife, Holly, of Kingston, Deidre Holt and her husband, Joel, of McMinnville, Marty Fritts and his wife, Angie, of Lenoir City, and Justin Fritts and Mandi Fritts, both of Coalfield; his great-grandchildren, Cameron Davis Holt, Zachary Elijah Fritts and Emily Caroline Davis; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Newcomb Davis; two brothers, Theodore V. Davis and Alva L. Davis; and infant sisters, Elsena and Martha Davis. The funeral will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. H. Mack Smith officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at Davis Cemetery in Coalfield. The family requests any memorials be in the form of donations to the Family Life Center Building Fund, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 187, Coalfield, TN 37719. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is handling the arrangements. [Oak Ridger]

DEACON, GERTIE LEAH CHANEY, 99, Sunbright, died April 29, 2000. Preceded by parents, Elijah and Bernettie Thomas Noble; husbands, William Chaney and Joseph Deacon; son Victor Chaney; grandson Roger Chaney; brothers, James Guy, William Evans, Benjamin Mack and John Wesley and sister, Mary Emaline. Survivors; grandchildren, Vickie Conrod, Alan J. Chaney, Alice Vining, Vic Chaney and Becky Snook; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and special friend Sandy Spurling. Burial in Chaney Cemetery, Mill Creek Community. [Morgan County News]

DEFORD, SOPHRONIA MELTON– 88 – life long resident of Lancing, died Thursday morning, April 4, 1985, at the home of her daughter. She was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Floyd DeFord, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Freytag of Hickson; two grandchildren, Mrs Phyllis Palmer and Douglas Freytag, both of Chattanooga; and four great grand children. Also surviving are three sisters, Tennie Caldwell of Kingston, Etta Akiens of San Jose, California, and Oma Melton of Lancing. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM at the Schubert Funeral Home chapel, Wartburg, with Rev. Arthur Nance, Jr., officiating. Burial followed in the Forestner Cemetery, Lancing, with Schubert’s of Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Submitted]

[DELIUS] HAMBY, FRANCES ALBERTA Oakdale, died Jan. 29., 1999. Preceded by parents, Albert and Daisy Delius; sisters, Blanche, Lorene, Dorcas and Mae Delius; brothers, Charles, Bill and James Delius. Survivors: daughters, Verna and husband Larry Webb, and Susan and husband Randall Brewer; son, Bill and wife Joyce Hamby; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Byrd and Inez Coffey; brothers, Paul and Imogene Delius, Ben and Florence Delius and Zane and Pauline Delius. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DELIUS, CHARLES MAC 26, died Dec. 23, 1980 in Oakdale. Survivors, wife, Carolyn Sue Wesley Delius; parents., Ben and Florence Wright Delius, brothers, Kenneth and Tim Delius; sister Phyllis Lindsay. Father and mother-in-law-Leon and Louise Wesley of Oakdale. Interment in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale.   (Morgan County News)

DELK, MRS. SYTHA MAE, age 75, of Wartburg, went to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, Feb. 14, 2004 at the Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillie Davis, sister; Blanche Mullinex, and brother, James Edward Davis. Surviving, Husband; Jesse A. Delk, Wartburg; Son; Dennis "Mickey" Delk , Wartburg, Daughter; Sharon Delk Buxton, of Greeneville, Tenn. Grand Children and Spouses; Don Buxton and wife, Melissa, Jessica Inscore and husband, Gabe, Dennis M. Delk, II, and wife, Nikki, Great grand children; Thomas and Kelby Buxton, Ansley Inscore and Dennis M. Delk, III. Also, survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, Feb. 15, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg. With funeral services to follow. With Rev. James Griffith officiating. Graveside services will be Monday morning 11 a.m. Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. [Schubert Funeral Home]

DELOZIER, BETTY, 62, of Kingston Avenue, Oliver Springs, died at her home on Saturday following an illness. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Nina Ruffner Dagley, her husband Charlie Delozier, a brother Clyde Dagley and a sister Velma Daugherty. Her survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law Gail and William Gilmore, Rhonda and Doug Brown, all of Oliver Springs; four grandchildren Douglas and wife Karen Brown, Brian Brown, Tonya Gilmore and Allen Gilmore; one great-grandson Johnathon Brown; four step-children Jimmy Delozier of Anninston, Ala., Jack Delozier of Winterhaven, Fla., Jane Craven of Houston, Texas, Shirley Williams of Clinton; six sisters Sue Dagley of Oliver Springs, Nila Brown of Coalfield, Georgia Eastridge of Coalfield, Jean Russell of Oak Ridge, Kathlene Colston of Dayton, Ohio and Ethleene Daugherty of Dayton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; special friends Bobby and Phyllis Clowers, Minta Orange and Nancy Patterson. Mrs. Delozier lived with her sister, Sue Dagley, for 22 years. She retired from Classic Cleaners in 1989. She also worked for Philpot Cleaners from 1959 to 1974. She is a native of Morgan County, having lived in the Oliver Springs area for 38 years. She was a member of the Clinton Church of God of Prophesy. Funeral services were conducted in the Chapel of Sharp Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gary Smith, Rev. Russell Massengill and Rev. Garvin Walls officiating. Burial was in the Petros Cemetery following the funeral. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs in charge of arrangements. (Morgan County News, 27 Jan 1994, p3A)

DENMAN, ALMA JOYCE, formerly of Lancing—Mrs. Alma Joyce Denman of Smyrna, Tenn., died Friday at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville after a short illness. She was 31. Mrs. Denman was the wife of Staff Sergeant Robert E. Denman, and the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Haynes of Lancing. She was born and reared in Lancing and attended school there and in Wartburg. Sgt. And Mrs. Denman had lived in Smyrna, where he is stationed with the U. S. Air Force, for the past three months. For several years she lived in Arizona. She was a member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church. Besides her husband and father she is survived by a son, Joe Allen and a daughter, Linda Joyce; four brothers: Cluster A. Haynes of Petros, Everett Haynes of Pontiac, Mich., Lawson Haynes of Mossy Grove and Dwight Haynes of Joliet, Ill.; and five sisters, Mrs. L. E. (Pearl) Cecil of Robbins, Mrs. Eugene (Faye) Hickman of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Edward (Devonia) Burns of Harriman, Mrs. Russell (Lela Sue) Scott of Pilot Mountain and Mrs. Winifred (Vivian) Gooch of Shreveport, La. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel in Wartburg with the Rev. J. W. Stringfield and the Rev. Clem Jones officiating. Burial was in the Morgan Memorial Gardens at Wartburg. The Griffith Quartet and Mrs. Denman’s niece, Mrs. Brenda Niner of Washington, D.C., sang at the funeral service. Mrs. Niner sang “Abide With Me.” Pallbearers were Herbert Howard, David and Howard Human, Paul Scott, George McCartt, Gene Buxton and Rex Dogan. (Morgan County News, 9/10/1964, p1-2)

DeWEESE, MINNIE LEE SHANNON, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 11, 2002 at home in Stilwell, Kanas. She was born Dec. 12, 1917 in Sunbright to Millard Fillmore Shannon and laura Elizabeth Human. She was baptized on July 25, 1935. She live in Dayton, Ohio, San Antonio, Texas and move to the Kansas City area in 1991. She was married to Kenneth Y. DeWeese on April 6, 1946. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband; her son William S. DeWeese; her parents; and three brothers. She is survived by daughter Roberta "Bobbi" Douglas and her husband Howard and Rebecca "Becky" Lamb and her husband Rick of Tonganoxie, Kan.; daughter-in-law Judy DeWeese of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren, K. Mark Titzman and his wife Jeannie of Olathe, Kan., Laura Redeker and her husband Jim of Overland Park, Kan., Jon Lamb or Manhattan, Kan., Ben Lamb of Shawnee, Kan., Kim Snead and her husband James of Coral Springs, Fla., Britton S. DeWeese and his wife Cathy of Omaha, Neb., and Kenneth Vincent DeWeese of Houston, Texas; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation was Tuesday, May 14, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. in McGilley & Hoge Chapel where a Celebration of Life Service was Wed., May 15, 2002 at 10 a.m. [Morgan County News]

DICKEN, MR. CHRISTOPHER STEVEN (STEVE), age 45 of Oakdale, passed away July 11, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born September 7, 1961. He was a member of Piney Baptist Church and a past master of Emerald Lodge #377 at Wartburg and a member of the Scottish Rite. Steve was an avid fisherman and coon hunter and loved everybody. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Steve Dicken, Ann Headrick and Will and Myra Norris, nephew; Nathan Kerna and several aunts and uncles. Mr. Dicken is survived by son; Tom Dicken and wife Michelle of Richmond, Kentucky. Parents; Tom and Rosie Dicken of Oakdale. Sister; Cindy Kerna of Cookeville. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. The family will receive friends Friday July 13, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Masonic service and funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Jim Disney and Rev. Pat McGee officiating. Graveside service will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Piney Baptist Church Cemetery.Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]

DIDEN, EZEKIEL WILSON, - age 86, of the Armes Chapel Community, Wartburg, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2000 at his home. He was of the Primitive Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Sexton Diden; son, Troy Diden; daughter, Peggy Diden Brown; sisters, Mary Diden Hamby, Delphia and Laura Diden; brothers, Arvine, Asbury, Erbin, and Jeff Diden. He is survived by three daughters, Carolyn and Bobby Griffis of Waverly, Tenn., Mary Ann and Ralph Melton of Atlanta, Ga., Judy and Burlin Arms of Waverly, Tenn.; two sons, Don and Ina Diden of Harriman, Ronnie and Carol Diden of Wartburg; four granddaughters, Pamela (Todd) Phillips of Atlanta, Angie Brown of Rockwood, Jeanie (Michael) Cagle of Rockwood, Joni Diden of Wartburg; four grandsons, Rick (Debbie) Griffis, Randy (Debbie) Griffis, all of Murfreesboro, Mike (Donna) Brown of Rockwood, Jason Diden of Wartburg; eight great-grandchildren. Interment in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Knoxville News Sentinel]

DIDEN, IMOGENE - age 80, of the Armes Chapel Community, Wartburg, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2000.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Leamon and Ollie Sexton; son, Troy Diden; daughter, Peggy Diden Brown; brother, Don Sexton and sister, Madaline Hall. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ezekiel Diden; 2 sons, Don and Ina Diden of Harriman, Ronnie and Carol Diden of Wartburg; 3 daughters, Carolyn and Bobby Griffis of Waverly, Mary Ann and Ralph Melton of Atlanta, Ga., Judy and Burlin Arms of Waverly; 4 grandsons, Rick and Debbie Griffis, Randy and Debbie Griffis, all of
Murfreesboro, Mike and Donna Brown of Rockwood, Jason Diden of Wartburg; 4 granddaughters, Pamela and Todd Phillips of Atlanta, Angie Brown of Rockwood, Jeanie and Michael Cagle of Rockwood, Joni Diden of Wartburg; 8 great
grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Morgan Memorial Gardens. [ Knoxville News Sentinel 28 Mar 2000]

DIDEN, JAMES JEFFERSON 79, died June 7, 1988. Survivors; wife Helen F. Newberry Diden, daughter, Linda Jane Diden; and four sons; James G., Edward L., and Curtis Paul Diden all of Lancing, and Johnny R. Diden of Wartburg. six granchildren; a brother and two sisters: E. W. Diden and Miss Laura Diden of Wartburg and Miss Delphia Diden of Rockwood.
Interment in Wartburg Cemetery.        (Morgan County News)

DIDEN, MARY HELEN, 63, Lancing, passed away Oct. 22, 2001 in Fort Sanders Parkwest Hospital. She attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Lancing and was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death her grandson Grant Dewayne Gosnell; father Carl Hamby; father-in-law William Erbin Diden; mother-in-law Dorothy Diden; and brother-in-law James G. Peters. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Dale Diden; son and daughter-in-law Daniel Wayne and Betty Diden of Wartburg; daughter and son-in-law Janet and Stanley Nelson of Crossville; grandchildren Dustin and Derek Diden, Elaine Gosnell, Susan Brooke Nelson and Troy Dale Gosnell; two step-grandchildren Bruce and Stephanie Nelson;mother Ollie Hamby of Wartburg; sister Geraldine Hamby, Carol Peters, Carla Landrum, and husband Jerry Landrum and Donna and husband Dean Swint; sisters-in-law Doris Miller and Lorene Wright; brothers Leland Hamby and wife Colleen, Truman Hamby and wife Sharon, Robert Hamby and wife Joann, Vernon Hamby and Tony Hamby; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, Oct. 24, 2001 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Shannon Walls and Rev. Tom Mooty officiating. Interment will follow in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]

DILLON, MAURINE, was born March 3, 1915 in Lancing, and passed away peacefully on May 25, 2007. She was the last survivor of nine siblings, John, Otho, Alice, Maude, Mary, May, Violet and Elsie. Her parents were Isabel and John Dillon. Maurine was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years, Dr. George Fraser.Mrs. Fraser is survived by her children, their spouses and grandchildren; daughter, Sarah Larsen, her husband, Chris Larsen and their son, David Larsen of Tucson, Az.; son, Dan Fraser, his wife Julie and their daughter, Emilie, of Victoria British Columbia; and daughter, Katy Fraser and her husband, Bob Schanilec of Danville, Ca.; in addition to her loving sister-in-law Katherine Dillon, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Maurine was a resident of Tucson since 1949. Prior to that she obtained her Masters Degree and was a practicing nutritionist in New Orleans where she met and married George Fraser.A private memorial service is planned for the family. A celebration of her life for friends and family will take place on June 23, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please call Sarah Larsen at 882-7180 for further details on the celebration. In lieu of flowers, if you'd like to give a gift in honor of Maurine's life please send a donation in her name to one or more of the following organizations: St Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 East Third Street, Tucson, Arizona 85716 and/orTucson Medical Center Hospice.[Roane County News]

DIEBEL, JOSEPH, JR., 17, Wartburg, died Aug. 9, 2000. Preceded by grandmother, Ruby Diebel. Survivors, parents, Joseph and Gail Evans Diebel; brother, David Diebel; grandparents, Fred and Annabell Evans of Lancing. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery, Sunbright. [Morgan County News]

DILLON, MRS. MILDRED - age 89, of Wartburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee in 1955, with a BA degree and a MA degree. Plus 45 hours on her Masters degree. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma. She taught at a one room school at Elizabeth in Morgan County. She taught 1st grade at Central Elementary. In 1952 began teaching English at Central High School in Wartburg. In 1964, she became a counselor at Central High. In 1971 she became a counselor at Roane State. In 1973, she became director of Title I of Morgan County. She retired in September of 1981. She was also the pianist and organist of the First Baptist Church, Wartburg from 1947- present. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Dillon; Daughter, Jane Dillon Phillips; parents: James Edgar and Blanche Johnston Hart; Brother, Alvin Hart; and sister, Jane Hart Basler. She is survived by her children: John R. Dillon Jr. of Wartburg and Nancy Dillon Cross of Nashville; grandchildren: Jeffery David Phillips of Oak Ridge, John Phillips of Cordova, Tn, and True Cross Tat of Los Angeles, Ca; four great; grandchildren; and brother, Harold Hart of Ashdown, Arkansas. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 19th, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim McClurkan and Rev. Tom Mooty officiating. A graveside service will be Monday, March 20th at 11:00 a.m. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinel]

DiPIETRO, UMBERTO, (Hal), 72, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2002 in the Marshall Voss Health care Center of Rockwood. He was preceded in death by his parents Fran and Mary DiPietro. He is survived by his brother Nick DiPietro of Edgewater, Md. A graveside service was held Friday, March 15, 2002 at 12:30 p.m. in Pilot Mountain (Lane) Cemetery, Lancing, with Bro. Charles Webb officiating. Schubert Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]

DISNEY, WALLACE L. - age 76, of Harriman, passed away Jan. 28, 2000 at home. Mr. Disney was born March 1, 1923 at Lake City, Tenn., served in the US Navy during WWII from February 18, 1943 to May 16, 1946, was married on March 2, 1956, was an active deacon and Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church in Oneida, the Lake View Baptist Church in Harriman and the Piney Baptist Church in Oakdale. He found great pleasure in working and teasing children. Survivors: wife, Margaret Disney of Harriman; daughter, Mary Clipson of Harriman; son, Jim E. Disney of Oakdale; 6 grandchildren.
Interment Leach Cemetery, Lake City, Tenn. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DIXON, MR. EDWARD PAUL, age70 of Sunbright, TN, passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 at his home. Paul was a hard-working farmer and could be found most days hanging around his farm in the Burrville community. He loved to make people laugh and enjoyed spending time with his Boston terrier " Trudy" that he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents; Sherman and Alberta Hall Dixon, Brother; Kenneth Dixon' Survived by his wife of 34 years; Laura "Lou" Dixon of Sunbright, Step-daughter; Karen Bell and husband Larry, grandsons; Chris and Josh Bell, all of Sunbright,Sons; Larry Dixon and wife Debbie, Terry Dixon and wife Shelia, Phillip Dixon and wife Kathy. Daughters; Phyllis McKendricks and husband Johnny, Rhonda Swallows and husband Dewayne, Denise Walton and husband Mike.10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a very special niece, Terri "Suzi" of Madisonville. Brother; Ronald Dixon of Seymour, Also a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends Monday evening, February 5, 2007 from6 - 8:00 p.m., Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services will follow visitation with Bro. Herb Judkins officiating.Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning , 11:00 a.m., February 6, 2007, in Sunbright Cemetery. [Shubert Funeral Homer]

DIXON, LILLIE, 99, Jamestown, formerly of Burrville, passed away Jan. 22, 2003 in Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Dixon; and daughter V. Faye Handy. She is survived by son-in-law James Handy of Englewood, Ohio; grandchildren Michael Handy of Burrville, Janell and Donald Bow of Jamestown and Tim and Deb Tomilson of Monroe, Ohio; great-grandchildren Megan and Madalyn Bow.. The family received friends in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services began at 8 p.m. with Bro. Eddie Cloud officiating. Graveside service and burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Burrville with Bro Wayne Brock officiating. [Morgan County News]

DODD, JAMES C., formerly of Oakdale, died April 15, 1988 in Michigan. Survivors: wife, Mary Dicosmo Dodd of MI., two step sons; Charles Mason and Richard Lombardo; stepdaughter; Jo Ann Griffith and mother, Marie Dodd of Oakdale. Four sisters and two brothers, Della Mae Jones and Betty Sue Blevins, Dorothy Marie Smith, Maxine Davis, Cecil Dodd and Lynn Dodd of Oakdale. Burial in Pine Orchard Cemetery.     (Morgan County News)

DODD, MARY, of Oakdale, died Sunday, April 9, 2006, in Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by father, Mark Gracin; and brother, Harold Cottrell. Survivors include her husband, Cecil Dodd; mother, Juanita Combs Gracin; children, Michael Thomas and Michelle Thomas; eight grandchildren; nine nieces and nephews; siblings and spouses, Pat and Kevin Rowe, Zelda, Margaret, Richard and Tammy Cottrell and Doler Bevis. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow, with Bro. Jim Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Pine Orchard Cemetery. [Roane County News]

DODSON, MRS. NORMA SHERRER, age 69, of Lancing passed away on Thursday October 19, 2006 at Cumberland County Medical Center. She was born in Cullman, Al on May 25, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents: Mamie and Randy Ransom, Sons; Steven Foster Dodson and Jimmy Lee Dodson. Mrs. Dodson is survives by husband; Robert Dodson,Daughter; Mary Ann Dodson Bostic, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 10:30 A.M. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements.

DONNAHOO, BOYCE (ROHO), JR., 68, Wartburg, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2005. He was a former employee of the Wartburg Body Shop and was a member of the Morgan County Rescue Squad. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyce G. Donnahoo, Sr. and Nancy Irene Reese Donnahoo; brother, Bill Donnahoo; and two sisters, Mabel Brooks and Lillian Hayes. He is survived by two sons, Boyce Donnahoo of Knoxville and Johnny Maurice Donnahoo of West Virginia; three sisters, Pauline Boggs of Alabama, Mary Lugburg of Kentucky and June Scharff of Knoxville; brother, Charles Donnahoo of Ringo, Ga.; and special loved one, Carolyn Justus of Wartburg. The family received friends Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Bro. Don Daugherty officiating. A graveside service was held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Petros Cemetery. Pallbearers were members of the Rescue Squad. [Roane County News]

DONNELLY, IVAN J., former Math teacher at Oakdale School died in Maryville, Dec. 1964. He leaves his wife and 4 children. [Morgan County News dated 12/31/1964]

DORSCHEID, MATHEW J. 80 of Lancing died, July 23, 1982 in Indiana. Survivors: wife, Pearl Dorscheid and two daughters, Betty Beck and Jean Johnson of Ind; two granddaughters; two grandsons and one great-grandaughter. Interment in Wartburg Cemetery . (Morgan Co. News)

DORSCHEID, PEARL 93, a life long resident of Lancing, died in Indianapolis, Ind. Survivors: daughters, Betty Kay Amich and Jean Johnson; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News]

DORTCH, MARIANNE ARLENE "MITZI" - age 68, formerly of Deer Lodge, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2001, in Laurel, Md. She was the beloved wife of Howdy Dortch; devoted mother of Robin (Bobby) Branstetter of Deer Lodge, Tenn., Howie (Stacy) Dortch of Asheville, N.C., Tamara (Matthew) Nafie of Apison, Tenn., and Greg (Belinda) Dortch of Laurel, Md.; loving grandmother of Tennessee. Also survived by her brother, Jake Robbins and sister, Velva Walters. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, August 11, 2001, from 6-9 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, at Meister Hills Memorial Church. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DOUGLAS, JOHN EDWARD, 76, Wartburg, died Dec. 8, 1999. Preceded by parents, Thomas Frank and Leona Stringfield Douglas; brothers, Floyd and Thurman Douglas. Survivors, Madge Sexton. Burial in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]

DRAPER, JAMES DAVID (J.D.) - age 72, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at his home in Deer Lodge. He served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army and was retired from Union Carbide/Lockheed-Martin after 36 years of service. His many interests included farming, beekeeping, traveling, genealogy research, and sawmilling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luetta Pate and G.L.W. Draper; 2 sisters and 2 brothers, Mary Taylor, Marl Draper, Effie Elmore Ramey, and Therm Draper. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Faye Draper of Deer Lodge; sons and daughters in law, Brian and Mary Draper
of Trenton, Tenn., J.C. and Becky Draper of Deer Lodge; daughter and son in law, Alesia and Bob Giampaoli of Torrance, Calif.; 6 grandchildren, Leslie Draper Montgomery, David and Daniel Draper, Mandy Draper Dunn, Stephan Williams, and Jeremy Giampaoli; 1 great grandchild, Clayton Montgomery; sister, Evalyn Hall of Madisonville, Ky. Interment in Frankfort Church
Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal] [note--J.D. Draper was a member of the Morgan County Heritage Book Committee]

DRAPER, JOHN, 54, Crossville, died, March 19, 1999. He was born in Deer Lodge, Aug. 27, 1944,    the son of the late Marl and Mallie Norris Draper and infant brother Bobby. Survivors: daughters, Tammy Hicks, Patsy Karnes and Melissa Revis; son Timothy Stone; seven grandchildren; sisters, Janet Blakley, Alta Breen and Ms. Geraldean Davis and Dianna Draper; brothers, Earl Draper, Gale Draper, Harvey Draper and Joe Draper. Burial in Norris Cemetery. {Morgan County News}

DRUM, MR. ALBERT MASON JR., WAS BORN FEBRUARY 3, 1924 IN DETROIT, MI. HE PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 27, 2006 AT HIS HOME IN WARTBURG, TN, AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS WITH CANCER. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS: ALBERT MASON DRUM, SR., AND MARY LOUISE (BRAZIER) DRUM. TWO BROTHERS: THOMAS DRUM, WHO WENT DOWN WITH HIS PLANE IN W.W. II, AND ROBERT DRUM OF MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN. SISTER: BARBARA (ROBERT) CHAPMAN OF SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN; AND TWO INFANT SIBLINGS. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE OF FIFTY-TWO YEARS, VIVIAN ADKINS DRUM; SONS: STEVEN (JEANNIE) DRUM OF TUCSON, ARIZONA AND KEVIN (KIM) DRUM OF WARTBURG; DAUGHTERS: KAREN (RICHARD) RICHMOND OF ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN, AND KATHY (LEW) WALKER OF MARION, ARKANSAS. ONE SISTER, BETTE (CLAIRE) HAACK OF WIXOM, MICHIGAN. SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN, ONE GREAT, GRANDSON, THREE STEP-GRANDCHILDREN AND FOUR STEP-GREAT, GRANDCHILDREN, AND SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2006 FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 8:00 P.M. WITH DR. JIM McCLURKAN OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE MT. HOPE CEMETERY, DEER LODGE [Schubert Funeral Home]

DUGGINS, VOLENA BUTLER - age 81, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Clarence Butler and Martha Jane Amos Butler, by her husband, Leonard Duggins, by a son, Jerry Duggins, by a brother, Cecil Butler, and by a niece, Beulah Butler. Survivors: sons, Albert Duggins of Raleigh, N.C., Jack Duggins of Lubbock, Texas, and Bruce Duggins and wife Phyllis of Oliver Springs; daughter, Virginia Crisp and husband Bill of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Michelle Duggins of Raleigh, N.C., Teresa Duggins and husband Johnny of Raleigh, Mike Duggins and wife Tonya of Cleveland, Tenn., Dennis Duggins and wife Rochelle of Cleveland, Wayne Duggins and wife Lori of Oliver Springs, Keith Duggins and wife Lisa of Oliver Springs, Troy Crisp of Oliver Springs, and Tim Crisp and wife Tracy of Oliver Springs; seven great-grandchildren also survive; brother, A. C. Butler, Jr. and wife Hazel of Oliver Springs; sisters, Louise Moreland of Tupelo, Miss., Eileen McKissick of Tupelo, Miss., Ora Mae Gaskin and husband Charles of Ellejay, Georgia; sister-in-law, Celestia Butler of Oliver Springs; 10 nieces and nephews; special niece, Betty Collins of Oak Ridge and her son, Brian of Reston, Va.; special caregiver, Mary Williams. Mrs. Duggins was born November 12, 1919, in Coalfield. She is a lifelong resident of this area. Burial in Butler Cemetery of Oliver Springs. [Knoxville News Sentinel 20 Mar 2001]

DUNAWAY, HELEN LENA - Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
ROCKFORD-Helen Lena Walker Dunaway, 83, of Rockford IL, died at 11:09 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Swedish American Hospital. Born: Feb. 7, 1918, in Oakdale, TN, daughter of Milton J. and Eva Johnson Walker. Rockford resident for 50 years, coming here from TN.   Married: Eugene Dunaway on Jan. 11, 1952, in Georgia. She retired from OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Feb. 1991. Helen was baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Feb. 7, 1948. Survivours include children: Wade Irene Vasquez, Mary Jane (Richard) Barker, both of Rockford., Dwight (Kathy)Dunaway of Roswell, NM, Sherry (Jim) Kolthoff of Rockford, Janice (Don) Watts, Berona (Ken Dodge, Ronald Dunaway, and Conrad (Linda) Dunaway; 30 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, Eugene; daughter Roslinda Farrish; and sons, Eugene Jr. and Lon Dunaway. Services at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Fred C. Olson Funeral Chapels Ltd., East Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., with Pastor Carlos Pena of Belvidere Seventh Day Advantist Church officiating.   Burial: in Scandinavian Cemetery.   Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the East Chapel.   Memorials to: Seventh Day Adventist Church, 230 Van Buren St., Belvidere, IL 61008. [Rockford Register Star] [Submitted]

DUNAWAY, JAMES V. (SHORTY) , 74, of Xenia Ohio, died Aug. 14, 1998. He was born March 26, 1924 in Sunbright, the son of Joseph and Dora Mae Kesterson Dunaway. He was a Navy veteran of WW II where he served in the South Pacific; he had belonged to the Civilian Conservation Corp. He was a founder of the Spring Valley Christian Baptist Church of God, where he had served as the Sunday School Superintendent, the head trustee, and the treasurer. In 1986, he retired from Dayton Reliable Tool after 20 years of employment. Some of his other accomplishments include having authored five books, written several songs and published many poems, one of which is listed in the Library of Congress.    Preceded by parents, three sisters, and two brothers.   Survivors: wife, Rev. Lois Daniels Dunaway who he married, Nov. 30, 1946.; children, David Lee Dunaway and Linda Gail Dunaway; 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, William R. Dunaway and Harold B. Dunaway; sisters, Alma Moody and Betty Jo (Mary) Creech. Burial in Valley View Memorial Gardens in Ohio. [Morgan County News]

DUNCAN, JIMMY CLARENCE, 67, of the Marlow community in Anderson County, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005 at his home. Born Jan. 1, 1938, in Petros, he had lived in the surrounding area all of his life. He was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church and was produce manager at Food City, Oliver Springs. He had worked for Food City, formerly White Stores, for more than 49 years. He is preceded in death by parents, George Burley Duncan and Christine Goodman Duncan; and brother, Billy Duncan. Survivors include his wife, Alene Long Duncan of Marlow; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Ann and Steve Phillips, Sheila and Tony Parks and Tonya Lynn Duncan, all of Marlow, and Janice Kay and Danny Phillips of Clinton; son, Jimmy Lee Duncan of Batley; grandchildren and spouses, Joe and Kristen Phillips of Powell, Tim Phillips and Josh Phillips, both of Marlow, Kevin Phillips of Clinton, Jonathan Duncan of Kingston and Jamie and Shelley Phillips of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Alexis Phillips, Emilie Phillips and Hannah Phillips; special friends, Ancil Kesterson and C.E. Patterson; and a host of friends, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral service was at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in Sharp Funeral Home chapel, Oliver Springs, with the Rev. Don Daugherty and the Rev. Luther Kidwell officiating. Burial and graveside service were at Anderson Memorial Gardens. [Roane County News]

DUNCAN, NATASHA LYNN BROWN , AGE 23 OF PETROS, WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD ON MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006. SHE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY GRANDMOTHER; SHIRLEY JOHNSON RAINEY. NATASHA LEAVES BEHIND A HOST OF DEVOTED FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO LOVED HER DEARLY. SURVIVED BY HUSBAND; LAYTON DUNCAN. PARENTS; PAM AND GENE BROWN. SISTER AND BROTHER; SANTANA BROWN AND CHRISTOPHER BROWN.
GRANDPARENTS; CHARLES AND MARGIE BROWN. SPECIAL NANNY RENEE RAINEY. AUNTS AND UNCLES; SUE (SISSIE) AND ARNOLD WYRICK, GREG AND PAM BROWN, KEITH AND LINDA BROWN, PAM AND SCOTT HOOKS, TAMMY AND DAVID KING AND TERESA CROSS. SPECIAL AUNTS AND UNCLES; RANDY AND TAMMY FOSTER, ROBBY AND CAROLYN FOSTER, EDWARD AND JENNIE SWANGER. SISTERS-IN-LAW AND BROTHERS-IN-LAW; RAYMOND AND TAMARA DUNCAN, THOMAS AND STEPHANIE DUNCAN, GOLDIE AND DALLEN OVERTON, GLORIA AND DANNY MACMAHAN. SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS. COUSINS; VICKI AND SAM WILLIAMS, MICHELLE AND GENE JONES, BRIAN AND TYLER WILLIAMS. SPECIAL FRIENDS; DANIELLE LIVELY AND MELISSA ARMES AND NATASHA'S SPECIAL BOY; REUBEN ARMES, SPECIAL NURSE; BONI MANIS AND ALL OF THOSE WHO TOOK CARE OF HER AT U.T. HOSPITAL. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS WEDNESDAY JUNE 7, 2006 AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. WITH FUNERAL TO FOLLOW AT 8 P.M. WITH DR. JIM WEST AND BRO. ROBERT LAYMANCE OFFICIATING. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE THURSDAY AT 11:00 A.M. IN OLD PETROS CEMETERY. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. [Schubert Funeral Home]

DUNCAN, RUBY JANE (SUMMERS). age 96 of the Joyner Community, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by: husband, Herbert Andrew Duncan; parents, Richard and Callie Summers; sisters, Aubrey Jones and Pearl Marlow; brother, Homer Summers. She is survived by: seven children including: daughters and sons-in-law, Carrie Lou (Charlie) Embry of Cave City, KY, Betty Sue (Dennis) Neskaug of Powell and Marjorie Gale (Nelson) Dalton of Kingsport; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee (Venia) Duncan, Russell M. Duncan, Glen H. (Betty) Duncan, all of Joyner and James D. Duncan of Wartburg; She is also survived by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and relatives. The family will receive friends Friday, October 21, 2005 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 pm with Bro. Paul Frick officiating. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, Wartburg and interment will be in Union Cemetery on Saturday, 11 am. [Knoxville News Sentinal]

DUNN, MRS. HELEN HALL, AGE 100 OF CLINTON, PASSED AWAY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2003 AT HER HOME. SHE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 10, 1902 IN PETROS, TENNESSEE TO HULDA SCHUBERT HALL PAGE AND CORNELIUS (CON) D. HALL. IN 1930, SHE MARRIED ROBERT F. DUNN, WHO PRECEDED HER IN DEATH IN 1950. MRS. DUNN WAS AN AGENT FOR THE GREYHOUND AND TRAILWAYS TENNESSEE COACH LINES FOR 27 YEARS IN CLINTON. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF ST. MARKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND A MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF EASTERN STAR, NO. 23, FOR 50+ YEARS. SHE WAS A LOVING MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER WHO ENJOYED SEWING AND COOKING. MRS. DUNN WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER BROTHER, ELMER HALL AND SISTER, MINNIE HATFIELD. SURVIVORS INCLUDE DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW, FRANKIE AND ROY COURTNEY OF CLINTON; GRANDDAUGHTER AND HUSBAND, VICKI COURTNEY-SMITH AND JEFFREY SMITH OF HEISKELL; SPECIAL NIECE, DONNA BULLOCK AND HUSBAND, LYNN BULLOCK OF HALLS; NIECES, BOBBY HOLIWAY OF KNOXVILLE AND GEORGIA BRADLEY AND HUSBAND, EARL OF ZENIA, OHIO; NEPHEWS, ELMER (BUDDY) HALL AND WIFE, YOVONDA OF PETROS, DEWEY (EKIE) HATFIELD AND WIFE, CLOVETTA OF LAFOLLETTE; SEVERAL GREAT-NIECES AND NEPHEWS; THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE CAREGIVERS, KAREN MCGHEE AND LIZ POWERS. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2003 FORM 6-8 PM AT SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME IN WARTBURG. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 8 PM WITH REV. LEE CATES OFFICIATING. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD IN WARTBURG CITY CEMETERY ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003 AT 2 PM WITH REV. JOHN CLARK OFFICIATING. *Pallbearers, Buddy Hall, Lynn Bullock, Pat Bullock, Ekie Hatfield, and Boyd Courtney.

DUNNAWAY, JOE , 67, Sunbright, died in Ohio. Survivors: wife, Mae Kesterson Dunnaway. Children: Mrs. Alex Varga, Mrs. Lloyd Lands, Mrs. Raymond Tipton, Mrs. Earl Moody, and Vernon Harold and W. R. Dunnaway; 21 grandchildren. Sisters, Mr. B.H. Chitwood, Mrs. Ezra Simpson, Mrs. Phillip Olfson, Mrs. Kathryn Hennessee; Brothers, Harrison Dunnaway and Lankford Dunnaway; step-mother, Mrs. Charity Dunnaway.His father was the late W. M. (Uncle Bell) Dunnaway.
Burial in Dayton, Ohio. [Morgan County News dated, 11/25/1964]

DUNCAN, ALMA JUANITA, 84, of Oliver Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at Br