Obituaries of Morgan County, Tennessee
Surnames beginning with M
MACKLIN, CHARLES, In Memory of, passed away Oct. 1998. Missed by wife, Barbara, children and grandchildren. [Morgan County News]
MADDOX, JESSE BERT, passed away April 1, 2006. Funeral services will be
held today at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home of
Wartburg, with the Rev. Steve Pickard and Bro. Don Hunter officiating.
Interment will follow in the Forestner Cemetery with full military honors.
Mr. Maddox was retired from the United States Navy and resided in the
Frankfort community of Morgan County.
Survivors include his wife, Lanita Maddox of Frankfort, TN; sons and
daughter-in-law, Marty and Patti Maddox of Ladson, SC and Mark Maddox of
Pennsylvania; daughters and sons-in-law, Minna and David Webb of
Maryville, Mary and David Slay of Jacksonville, FL and Ann Maddox of
Richmond, VA; adopted son, James Carmichael and wife Debbie of South
Carolina; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Mary Ruth
Dupslaff of Dewitt, AR; and several friends and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Laura Edna Maddox;
son, Michael Maddox; and brothers, Elmo and Earl (Doc) Maddox. Schubert
Funeral Home of Wartburg is in charge of the arrangements. [Cumberland
Chronicle]
MADEN, AUGUSTA CROMWELL, age 85, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Huckeby in Rossville, Ga.
"Aunt Gusta" was born and reared on Emory River in Morgan County. Her husband Will Maden died in 1914. Besides Mrs. Huckeby, survivors include daughters, Mrs. Gilbert Young, Mrs. Albert Young and Mrs. Tilda Walters and sons, Oscar Maden and John Maden. Burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated June 8, 1961]
MADEN, BETTY SEXTON, formerly of Lancing died Jan. 15, 1987. She was the wife of the late Arthur Maden, who died in 1978. Surviving: son, Everett Maden, daughter, Opal, granddaughter, Sherri, grandson, Randy and wife, Debbie of Rockwood, great-grandson, Cody and devoted niece, Wynemia Grubb, who made her home with Betty during her childhood. Also surviving, sisters, Ella Stewart of Lancing and Minnie Stewart of Oregon; brothers, John Sexton of Wartburg and Jasper Sexton of Lancing. Interment in Elizabeth Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
MADEN, JAMES ARNOLD 78, Lancing, died, April 10, 1998. He was born, Oct. 6, 1919, the son of the late James S. Maden and Savannah McCartt. Preceded by wife Juanita Webb Maden and sister, Winnie Maden Landrum. Survivors: twin daughters, Linda Griffith and husband Jerry, and Brenda Perry and husband Scott; grandson, James Patrick Griffith; sisters, Selma Smith,
Ada Parrish and Osa Pearl Maden; brother, Wendell Wade Maden. Interment in Elizabeth Cemetery, Gobey.
[Morgan County News]
MADEN, MARY ELLA, age 92 of Wartburg, formerly of Gobey, passed away March 28, 2006 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. Mary was born January 24, 1914. She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Cordia ( McCartt) Maden, sister; Vernie Hamby. Brothers; Walter Maden who lost his life in WWII, Holbert Maden and Willard Maden. Mary is survived by one niece and several nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 29, 2006 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, Funeral service will follow at 8 P.M. with Reverend Donald Hunter officiating. Graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 A.M. in the McCartt cemetery in the Gobey community. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home]
MADEN, MRS. OMA TERRY — age 88 of Wartburg, passed away Monday, February 9, 2004 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was the daughter of John Wesley Terry and Winnie Crabtree Terry. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-mother, Maude Terry; husband of 64 years, Ray Maden; granddaughter, Patricia Dyer Milliken; sister, Mildred Dyer and son-in-law, Bernard Dyer. She is survived by three daughters, Margret Dautel and husband, James, Mary Dyer and Winnie Freels and husband, Gary, all of Wartburg; two sons, Rufus Maden and wife, Brenda and Gerald Maden and wife, Betty, also of Wartburg; grandchildren, Michael Dyer and wife, Gina, Mitchell Dyer and wife Glenda, Alan Dyer, Pamela Davis and husband Jeff, Portia Peters and husband Brandon, Connie, Cindy and Regina Maden, Lindsay and Whitney Maden, Gayle Brewer and husband, Lawrence, Laura Goodman and Will, Nicole Freels, Robert Freels and wife Amanda, and Teresa Dautel; fourteen great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. She also leaves sisters, Bessie Richardson and husband Walter of Mississippi, Thelma Parton and husband Manual of Ohio, and special sister, Audrey Griffith; two brothers, Jesse Terry and wife of California and Paul Terry of Illinois; special friends, Lillian and Herschel Oney; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 11, 2004 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. The funeral service will begin at 8 pm. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, 2 pm in the Wartburg City Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
MADEN, OSCAR 84, of Lancing, died, Oct 1, 1989. Surviving are his wife, Clara Human Maden of Lancing; daughters: Mrs. Freddie Pesterfield and her late husband Howard Pesterfield; Mildred and David Webb of Harriman; Bonnie and Jimmy Reynolds of Oakdale and Anna Jean and Don McKinney of Harriman; son, William and wife Reba Maden of Harriman. 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother also survive: Tilda Waters of Tx.,; Maude Young of Oregon; Alphie Young of Sunbright; and John Maden of Lancing. Burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
MADEN, RAY, Wartburg, age 91, died Dec. 21, 1999. Preceded by parents Rufus and Margaret Garrett Maden; granddaughter, Patricia Milliken; brothers, Ernest, Roy, Earl, Arthur and Will Maden and sisters, Zella Maden Dossett and Stella Maden Hood. Survivors, wife of 64 years, Oma Terry Maden; children, Margaret and James Dautel, Mary and Bernard Dyer, Winnie and Gary Freels, Rufus and Brenda Maden; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
MADISON, TILDA M. age 89, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 1998, at LaFollette Community Hospital. She was born
December 16, 1908, in Morgan County. She had owned and operated several restaurants in the area. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Harvey Madison parents, William and Elizabeth Duncan Massengill; seven brothers and one sister. Survivors: daughters, Joyce Harness, Jacksboro, Merlyn and Earl Goodman, Caryville, Lauvena Strickland, Clinton; sons, L. T. and Ethel Wyrick, Oliver Springs, Harvey Wyrick, Clinton, Don Wyrick, Caryville; sister, Juanita Layman, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. . Interment will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, 1998, at Jacksboro Cemetery in Jacksboro, Tenn.
[Knoxville News Sentinal]
MALONE, BONNIE BARKLA, 82, of Harriman, formerly of Oakdale, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at the Harriman Care and Rehab Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar J. and Dovie Smith Malone; her twin sister Edna Keeney and sister, Fannie Jackson; brother Hollis Gresham and an infant grandson, Troy Malone. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law Terry and Donna Malone of Knoxville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Tommie and Charles Kerley of Harriman, Lynda Jones of Montgomery, Ala., and Kay and Steve Seaton of Coalfield; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Graveside services and burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery in Oakdale. [Roane County News]
MANIS, CHESTER ARTHUR, 59, of Mossy Grove Community, died Feb. 7, 1998. Preceded by parents Lon and Ina Manis; sisters, Georgie Brown and Irene Suddeth. brother Willis Manis. Survivors: wife, Bonnie Ruth Manis, daughter, Betty and husband Richard Moore; sons, Arthur Lee Manis and wife Paige; Allen Manis and wife Gayla; nine grandchildren; brother, Vick, John and Franklin. sisters, Hazel Wright and Essie Brackett. Burial in Mossy Grove Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
MANIS, VICTOR 'VIC', 87, Harriman, passed away peacefully at his home early Sun. morning, Dec. 1, 2002. Vic worked for many years as a roadgrader operator for the Roane County Highway Dept. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth Cox Manix; one son Billy Joe Manis; one daughter, Sharon Manis Pickard; granddaughter Mary Margaret Poore; great-granddaughter Taylor Lynn Hallcox; his parents Lon and Ina Manis; two brothers, Chester and Willis Manis; two sisters, Georgia Brown and Irene Suddath. He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law Charles Edward Manis of Harriman, Johnny and Melinda Davis of Harriman, Larry Thomas Poore of Knoxville and Dewayne and Angie Poore of Kingstor; eight daughters and sons-in-law: Margaret Davis of Harriman, Patricia Gail and Jackie Greene of Kingston, Darlene and Kenneth Pickard, Barbara and Larry Murray, Vicky and Danny Gouge, Brenda and David Bailey, Tammy and Ronnie Stockton, all of Harriman and Donna and Jason Osbore (Osborne?)of Louisiana; son-in-law Jerry Picard of Harriman; 9 granddaughters, 7 grandsons, 11 great-granddaughters and 8 great-grandsons; two brothers and sister-in-law, John Manis and Frand and Loretta Manis; two sisters Essie Brackett and Hazel Wright all of Harriman; sisters-in-law Bonnie Ruth Manis of Wartburg and Geneva Mainis of Harriman; brother in law Fate "Jr." Cox and Edith Cox of Wartburg and a host of nieces and nephews. The family received friends Tue. evening in Mr. Manis' home, Harriman. Funeral services were held Wed. Afternoon, Dec. 4, 2002 at 2 p.m. in Mossy Grove Baptist Church. Interment followed in Mossy Grove Church Cemetery.. Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
MANNERS, DARRELL, 44, Wartburg, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 16, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Turner Manners. He is survived by his wife, Rose McGinnis Manners of Wartburg; father, Elmer F. Manners of Michigan; brothers, Phillip Manners, Franklin Manners and Warren Dewey Ganger, all of Michigan; and two God children and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, April 19, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Tony Pemberton officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Roane County News]
MANNING, ALTA NELSON, 89, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 in Hendersonville, N.C., after a long illness. She was born in Lancing on July 11, 1912, where she lived, worked and raised her family. In early 1952 the family moved to Pontiac, Mi., and she moved back to Tennessee in early 1970 and lived in Wartburg untill 1997. She then spent her remaining days with her daughter of Hendersonville, N.C. She was a life long member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands Ben G. Nelson and Clyde Manning; daughters Glenna May Duffie and Rolena James; brothers Enlo, Earl and Hilva Hickman; and sisters Gerda Davis, Arbania Kennedy and Hannah Melton. She is survived by her daughters Lela Sue Dibble of Hendersonville, N.C. and Freda Annette Tressel and Husband Robert of Novi, Mi.: son Jay B. Nelson and wife Fayne of Frankfort; 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 17 step-great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; special friends Lois Crouch, Edith Aytes, and Cecil and Marilyn Doods; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family received friends Tuesday evening, Jan. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg.Funeral Services followed at 8 p.m. with Rev. Cecil Goode officiating. Graveside services were held Wednesday at 12 p.m. in the Clear Creek Church Cemetery, Lancing. [Morgan County News]
MANNING, HOPE ALEXANDRA, 5, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 13, 2002. Private funeral services were conducted Dec. 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Bro. David Williams officiated with special music by the Pomona Gospel Aires. Hope was born Aug. 17, 1997 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Monica Manning. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Monica Manning and Gary Joe Latham of Crossville; grandparents, Larry and Janet Manning of Crossville; stepgrandparents, Gary and Kay Latham of Wartburg, TN; great-grandparents, William and LaVonne Robinson of Illinois and Blaine and Polly Manning of Crossville; and aunts, Shanna Manning and Sonda Manning of Crossville. Pallbearers were Melvin Parker, Larry Manning, Phillip Kelly and Aaron Jeffers. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. [Crossville Chronicle]
MARICLE, BERTHA BOWLING SLAGLE , 88, Lancing, died Dec. 28, 2000. Preceded by husbands, Chales E. Slagle and Cecil Maricle; mother, Emily Bowling; father, Ambrose Bowling; sisters, Minnie and Bertie; brother, Dock and Bill; one son Bobby Slagle and two sons-in-law, Tommy Edmonds and Arlie Lannom. Survivors: children: Jud Slagle and wife Molly of Deer Lodge, Lois Edmonds of Deer Lodge, Lois Edmonds of Harriman, Edwar Slagle and wife Mary of Louisiana, Vera Davidson and husband Stanley of Lancing, Billie Lannom of Illinois and Wanda Meade and husband Wayne of KY; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and sister, Willie Lowe of Springfield, Mo. Burial in Straight Fork Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
MARLOW, EARLY 'SPIDER', 77, of Lake City, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Fort Sanders-Loudon Medical Center. Mr. Marlow is survived by four daughters, Sandra Goad and Carole Goad, both of Chattanooga, Susan Kortoff of Lake Tahoe, Nev., and Doris Carroll of Petros; three sons, Donald Marlow of Scott County and James Marlow and Michael Marlow, both of California. Burial at Old Petros Cemetery. (The Oak Ridger)
MARLOW, LILLIE HATFIELD - Roane County centenarian, 106, of Harriman, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Mrs. Marlow had lived in Petros for many years before moving to Harriman. She was the oldest member of Petros Baptist Church. She was born in Scott County on April 1, 1892, the daughter of Joseph and Sally Byrd Hatfield. She was the widow of Virgil Marlow. Mrs. Marlow is survived by three nieces, Geneva Morton of Harriman, Reva Bishop of Wartburg and Maxine Johnson of Yuba City, Calif.; two nephews, Elmer Bonifacius Sr. of Oak Ridge and Douglas Watkins of Warrior, Ala.; three nieces-in-law, Thelma Davis of Wartburg and Jo Roberts and Betty Lemons, both of Harriman; and three nephews-in-law, Jim Basler of Indianapolis, Ind., and John Basler and Paul Basler, both of Williams, Ind. officiate. Burial New Petros Cemetery. (The Oak Ridger)
MARNEY, ANNA, 74, formerly of Oakdale, died in Florida. Survivors: husband, A.W. Marney; sister, S. D. Turner; brother, Roscoe Milligan. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rockwood. [Morgan County News dated 6/10/1965]
MARSH, FRANK ALWYN, 93, Newbury Park, Calif., formerly Meister Hill Community, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001. He was born Sept. 24, 1908 in Hector, Minn. He was a member of Meister Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Marsh of Newbury Park.; son Don Marsh; daughters Carolyn Nelson and Kathy Sulen; seven grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday at 11 a.m. in Meister Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church, Deer Lodge with Elder Roger Wentland officiating. Burial was in Meister Memorial Cemetery, Deer Lodge. Pallbearers were Brad Marsh, Larry Nelson, Tony Sulen, Troy Marsh, Adam March, Rob Conkle, Landan Conkle and Steve Hunter. MundyFuneral Home, Jamestown was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
MARTIN, CHURCHIE "CHUCK" LEWIS, was born Dec. 10, 1985 in Jamestown. He departed this life May 14, 2005 in his home in Burrville. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Alta Bertram; uncle, Howard Bertram; and grandparents, Clint and Bernice Slaven. He is survived by parents, Alice and Jerry Thomas of Burrville; brother, George Martin of Harriman; grandfather, Darwin Bertram and special friend Glenda Drougich, both of Rugby; aunt, Debra Gibson and her children; uncle, Ronnie Thomas of Oneida; friends, Leslie, Robbie and Tammy Lackey, all of Morristown, Jamie and Shannon Ledford of Wartburg, Tasha Jeffers of Sunbright and Danny Bolling of Burrville; very special friends who were very dear to him, Derrick Brooks and Gidget Wright, both of Sunbright, Ollie Dagley of Burrville, Jimbo Bolling of Annadell, Gary Adkins of Deer Lodge and Wanda, Dwight and Alisha Weldy, all of Oneida. The family received friends Tuesday, May 17, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Randy Hatten and Bro. Don Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Dale Cemetery, Rugby. [Roane County News]
MARTIN, JURLINE MASSENGALE Petros, died April 16, 1998. Preceded by husband, Carlos Martin and parents Emitt Sr and Dicie Massengale. Survivors: son Danny Martin and wife Gloria; 2 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren; brothers, Edward and Buddy Massengale and Rev. E.J. Massengale; sister, Mae Phillips. Interment in Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
MASON, JANE E.,[SHAFFER] 90, Burrville Community, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007 in the Fentress Care and Rehabilitation Center in Jamestown. She was preceded in death by father, Frederick Shaffer; mother, Maude (Kiel) Shaffer; husband, Raymond Mason; daughter, Gwendolyn Mason; and brothers, Frederick Shaffer and Robert Shaffer. She is survived by daughters, Virginia Best and husband John of Clyde, N.C., and Carol Grogan and husband Johnny of Clyde; sons, Raymond Mason and wife Edna of Crossroad, Tenn., and Alan Mason and wife Donna of Sunbright; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 1 p.m. CST in the Hope Well Springs Baptist Church with burial in the Hope Well Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Madisonville. The family will receive friends
Wednesday, March 7, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. CST in Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. [Roane County News
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MASON, RAYMOND E., 87, Burrville Community, passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001 in Fentress County Hospital. He was preceded in death by father Edward Calvin Mason and mother Lydia (Kirkland) Mason. He is survived by wife Jane (Shaffer) Mason of the Burrville Communtiy:daughters Virginia Best and husband John of Clyde of N.C.; sons Raymond Mason and wife Edna of Halls Crossroads, Tenn., and Alan Mason of Sunbright; grandchildren Katherine Clayton, Laura Best, Miranda Griffin, Heather Senig, Melissa Mason, Tara Mason, and Joshus Mason; sister Zelma Newman and husband Howard of Englewood, Tenn.; brothers Verlan Mason of Clinton, Gordon Mason and wife Margie of Loudon, and Beecher Mason and wife Villa of Portland, Ore.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. EST in the Hope Well Springs Baptist Church, Madisonville, with burial in the Hope Well Springs Church Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Jamestown Chapel of Jennings Funeral Home. Jennings Funeral Home was in charge of services.
[Morgan County News]
MASSENGALE,
CHARLES WALTER, 78, of Coalfield, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at his
home. Born Oct. 17, 1923, in Coalfield, he was the fourth son of Hobert
and Ora Edmonds Massengale, who are deceased. He had been a lifelong resident
of Coalfield. Mr. Massengale was a United States Army veteran of
World War II, and he was retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority. He
was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Clinton. He is survived
by his son, Doug Massengale and his wife, Phyllis, of Oliver Springs; two
daughters, Connie Brown and her husband, Jimmy, of Soddy-Daisy, and Jean
Carson and her husband, Lewis, of Coalfield; five grandchildren, Jimmy
Ray Brown Jr., Valarie Ward, Christal Adkisson, B.J. Carson and Brad Massengale;
and seven great-grandchildren, Chad Brown, Ryan Carson, Brittany Ward,
Scott Ward, Jacob Brown, Lauryn Adkisson and Titas Brown. Mr. Massengale
is also survived by four brothers, Raymond Massengale, Rubert Massengale,
Leon Massengale and Ed Massengale, all of Coalfield. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, the Rev. Frank Massengale,
James Massengale and the Rev. Earl Massengale; and by a grandson, Jeremy
Massengale. The funeral will be held at 8 tonight, March 26, in the chapel
of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Russell Massengale,
the Rev. Roy Massengale and the Rev. Luther Massengale officiating. A graveside
service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Estes Cemetery
of Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the
funeral home. [Oak Ridger]
MASSENGALE, DICIE, age 64 of Petros passed away Friday evening in the Oak Ridge Hospital. Died: 05-26-1978. survivors: husband, Emitt Massengale Sr. Petros; daughters, Mrs. Mae Neal and Mrs. Gurline Martin, both of Petros; sons, Edward Massengale and Emitt Massengale Jr., both of of Petros. E. J. Massengale of Greenville, S.C.; brothers, Jimmy Phillips, of Briceville. Tenn. and Charlie Phillips of Clinton; sisters, Mrs. Elsie Phillips of Clinton, Mrs. Ella Mae Cochram of Toledo,OHio. Mrs. Janice Phillips of Briceville . p grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday 2.pm. from the Petros Baptist Church. Rev. Carvan Phillips and Rev. Tommy Hensley officiating. The body will be taken to the church 1 hour before services. The family will receive friends Sunday evening 7-9 at the Schubert Funeral Home in Wartsburg.
Source: Knoxville News. May 1978 Her Husband was from Scott-Co. Tenn.
MASSENGILL, DONNIE ROSS, 56, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Coalfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006 in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Born Aug. 11, 1949, in Oliver Springs, he moved to Cincinnati at age of 20 to work at Zumbiel Box Co., where he was employed for 33 years and was a retired supervisor. He had lived in Oak Ridge since 2003. He enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, visiting and selling items at different flea markets and auctions. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Dax Daniel of Cincinnati; grandsons, Jarred Daniel and Ethan Daniel, both of Cincinnati; parents, James Paul and Lois Kirkland Massengill of Coalfield; brother and sister-in-law, James Owen and Sharon Massengill of Harriman; aunt, Vivian Kirkland of Oliver Springs; and several extended family members and friends. [ Roane County News]
MASSENGALE,
REV. FRANK, Ex-Pastor Of Church In Clinton Dies--A former minister
of the Church of God of Prophecy in Clinton, the Rev. Frank Massengale,
66, of Norwood Community near Oliver Springs, died last Thursday at University
Hospital in Knoxville. The Rev. Mr. Massengale, who was retired, remained
a member of the church he pastored 45 years. His son, the Franklin Russell
Massengale of Clinton, is the current minister of the church. The Rev.
Mr. Massengale was born and raised in Coalfield. He served with the US
Army in Europe during World War II. The former pastor enjoyed ginseng hunting
as a pastime. Besides his son, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alene Daugherty
Massengale, two other sons, Troy Massengale of Clinton, and the Rev. Luther
Massengale of Coalfield, daughter, Mrs. Dale Weaver of Powell, 11 grandchildren,
and seven brothers, Raymond, Charles Rude, Leon and Ed Massengale, all
of Coalfield, James Massengale of Petros, and the Rev. Earl Massengale
of Mt. Grove, MO. Funeral services were held Friday at Sharp Funeral Home
in Oliver Springs. [April 5, 1984] [Submitted]
MASSENGALE,
LEON E. - age 77, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Friday, September
26, 2003 at his home. Mr. Massengale was the 5th born of 8 sons to the
union of Hobert and Ora Edmonds Massengale who have preceded him in death.
In addition, he was preceded by his wife, Edith Blanche Davis Massengale;
by step son, Jerry Davis; step daughter, Wilma Smith; and by five brothers,
Frank, James, Charles, Earl, and Raymond Massengale. He was born November
22, 1925 in Coalfield. He was a lifelong resident of Coalfield. He was
a US Army veteran of WW II, serving his country in Germany in the latter
part of the war. He was a retired construction worker and a member of Local
Labor Union #818 of Knoxville. Survivors: step sons, Harold Davis and wife,
Gloria of Oakdale, Jackie Davis and wife, Alice of Harriman; step grandchildren,
Melissa Leach, Cindy Stair, Wayne Davis, Susie Armes, Jason Davis, George
Ed Smith, Debra Kay Stout, Vickie Monk, John Smith, Wendell Smith, Jr.;
brothers, Rubert "Rube" Massengale of Coalfield, Ed Massengale of Coalfield;
step son-in-law, Wendell Smith of Harriman. He is also survived by several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 28,
2003 at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Massengale,
Rev. Luther Massengale, and Rev. Russell Massengale officiating. The family
will receive friends Sunday, between the hours of 6-8 p.m. at Sharp Funeral
Home. Burial and graveside services will be held Monday, September 29,
2003 at 11 a.m. at Estes Cemetery of Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in
charge of the arrangements.
[Knoxville News Sentinal]MASSENGALE,
RAYMOND, 83, of Coalfield, died Saturday, May 10, 2003, at his home.
He was born September 19, 1919, in Coalfield, the second of eight sons
of Hobert and Ora Edmonds Massengale. He was a lifelong resident of Morgan
County. He was a retired maintenance worker and a member of the Church
of God of Prophecy in Clinton. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers,
Charles Massengale, the Rev. Frank Massengale, James Massengale and the
Rev. Earl Massengale. Survivors include three brothers, Rubert "Rube" Massengale,
Leon Massengale and Ed Massengale, all of Coalfield; and several nieces
and nephews. Ivis and Judy Slone of Coalfield are considered special friends.
The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2003, in the chapel of Sharp
Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Luther Massengale, the Rev.
Roy Massengale and the Rev. Russell Massengale officiating. A graveside
service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral
home. [Morgan County News]
MASSENGALE, WILLIAM TROY, 57, of McMinnville, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born March 6, 1949, in Coalfield, he had lived in Texas for 20 years before moving to McMinnville in 1995. He was a member of Clinton Church of God of Prophecy, Moose Family Fraternity, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Sons of the American Legion in Dallas. He had worked for 30 years in the construction business as a construction supervisor. He was preceded in death by father, the Rev. Frank Massengale. Survivors include his wife, Ontee Hillman Massingale of McMinnville; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Bruce Le and Selina and Michael Oacha, all of Arlington, Texas; sons and daughter-in-law, Travis Massingale of McMinnville and Chad Everett and Anglica Massingale of Arlington; stepdaughters and stepson-in-law,Karen and Robert Tomboli of Shreveport, La., and Loretta K. Creasy of Atlanta; stepson, Charles Kelley of Trinidad, Texas; mother, Alene Daugherty Massengale of Clinton; grandchildren, Malorie Le, Julieanna Le, Ashley Mareno, Cassy Mareno, Chelsea Mareno, Gage McCoy, Marissa Massingale and Brian Massingale; brothers and sisters-in-law, the Rev. Franklin R. and Helen Massingale of Clinton and the Rev. Luther and Wilma Massingale of Crab Orchard; sister and brother-in-law, Ila Dale and Bill Weaver of Decatur, Ala., and a host of extended family members and friends. Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in Sharp Funeral Home chapel, Oliver Springs, with the Rev. Luther Massingale
officiating. Graveside service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Estes Cemetery, Coalfield. [Roane County News]
MASSENGILL, ANNA MACEL BUNCH, 94, died 4/7/2000. She was born 6/20/1905. Preceded by: husband, Levi Massengill, daughter, Mary Massengill and infant son Clifford. Survivors: daughters and husband, Betty and John Jones, Nellie and Victor McEachin and Kay and Lawrence Blevins; sons and wife, Arthur and Joyce Massengill, Curtis and Melissa Massengill; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Burial in Stephens Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
MASSENGILL, MELVIN, 85, of Oliver Springs, formerly of Petros, died, April 23, 1996. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Daisy Russell Massengill: parents , William and Elizabeth Duncan Massengill; grandson, Ralph 'Peanut' Massengill: granddaughter, Jennifer Jones; sister Jane Lockhart; and brothers Mailie, Tom, Jessie, Hobart, John and Lum Massengill. Also, daughters, Carolyn Melvalene Daughtery of Oak Ridger, Novella and Randall Armes of Petros and Geraldine and Jerry
Melhorn of Wartburg; sons Everett and wife Nancy of Kingston, Ralph and wife Shirley, Glen and Joann , and Gary and Gail all of Oliver Springs. 21 grandchildren, 22 g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandchild; and sisters, Juanita Henson of Ohio and Tilda Madison of Caryville. Interment in Petros Cemetery. (Morgan County News]
MASSEY, ERNESTINE POTTER , 59, died May 4, 1999. Preceded by parents Ernest and Laura Potter; brother Noel Potter; sisters, Undean Maupin and Venus Aytes. Survivors, son, John Massey; daughters, Lesha Underwood, Brenda Nance and Linda Aytes; seven grandchildren; sisters, Joanne Watts and Ginger Gaffney; and the father of her children Raymond Massey.
Burial in Pine Orchard Cemetery. {Morgan County News}
MASTON, HELEN WORMSLEY, 80, Coalfield, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in the home of her son, Dwaine Maston in Maryville. She was born Aug. 18, 1925 in Coalfield. She married James "LC" Maston, March 5, 1940. They lived in Oliver Springs before moving to Lockport, Ill., in July of 1960. Mr. Maston was employed at General Motors in Willow Springs, Ill., until his retirement in 1982 when they moved back to Coalfield to be with family. She was a very active founding member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Coalfield. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James "LC" Maston; daughter, Brenda French; parents, Sam and Nancy Jane Wiggins Wormsley; sisters, Irene Jackson, Lillian Jones and Mable Wormsley; and brothers, Charlie, Clyde, Wilbert and Sam Wormsley, Jr. She is survived by son, Dwaine A. Maston and wife Jean of Maryville; son-in-law, George Thaxton French of Swansea, S.C.; grandchildren, Eddie French and wife Bonnie of Swansea, Sharon French Sturkie and husband Dee of Gaston, S.C., Michelle French Johnson and husband Brad of Swansea and Michael Maston and wife Christine of Taylors, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Eric and Kelly Cobia, Crystal French, Tiffany and Matt Anderson, Christopher Sturkie, Brandi Ray, Steve Spires, Joshua Dill, Caleb Dill and Rebecca Dill; great-great-grandchildren, Alexus Ray, Ethan and Thomas Anderson; special friends, Robert and Armethia Lively of Coalfield; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2006 in Sharp Funeral Home with funeral services following at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Rob Clayton and Rev. Milt Pruitt officiating. Burial and graveside services were held Friday, May 12, 2006 at 11 a.m. in the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Roane County News]
MATHIS, DOROTHY COLLINS, 82, died Mon. Nov. 12, 2002 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born May 26, 1920 to Charles Madison and Ethel Land Collins in Lancing, where she lived all of her life. She graduated from Central High School in 1936 where she excelled in athletics and dramatic reading. She began work as a postal clerk in 1966 in the Lancing Post Office and served as officer in charge in several area offices. She was appointed postmaster in Elgin in 1979 and in Oakdale in 1982, where she served until her retirement in 1990. In addition to her postal work, she had been an Avon representative since 1959. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. Her special interests were gardening, poetry, music and hard work. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Randolph Mathis in 1958; daughter Rebecca "Becky" Mathis; granddaughter Tonya Powers Lawson; brother Jerry C. Collins; sisters, Eva Oney, Charles Cranmore and Ruth Buxton. She is survived by daughters, Lala Powers of Wartburg, Rita Vaughn Ruffner and husband Mack of Harriman; granddaughters, Jennifer Powers Ruppe and husband Kerry of Oakdale, Sonya Powers Wade and husband Mike of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Melanie Vaughn Duncan and husband Bill of Newport; grandson, Mark Aaron Vaughn of Cookeville; seven great-grandchildren, Jeremy Lemons and wife Sally, Alex, Valerie, and Rachel Ruppe and Mike Jr., Michelle, and Meaghan Wade; one great-great-granddaugher, Anjelica Lemons; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and caregiver Adene Turpin. Services will be conducted by Pastors Garvan Walls and Kerry Ruppe at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. The family will receive friends, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. immediately followed by the funeral service at 8 p.m. The interment will be Monday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. in Wartburg Cemetery. [Roane County News]
MATHIS, FREIDA VIRGINIA, 82, Mossy Grove, a native of Dayton, Ohio, died Sept 2, 2000. Preceded by husband, John Mathis, Sr.,; son Ronald Mathis and a grandson, Guy Woody, Jr. Survivors, son John Mathis Jr., of Mossy Grove, daughter, Joann Biondo of Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren Terri Desch, Greg Woody and Amy Mathis; nephew Don Noble and wife Beverly. Burial in Willowview Cemetery, Kettering, Ohio. [Morgan County News] [SUBMITTED NOTE: actual place of burial is in Dayton, Ohio]
MATHIS, LUTHER LEONARD, was born January 23, 1899, and died April 14, 1970. Luther was the son of Jacob Mathis and Sally Honeycutt. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery.
MATHIS, THELMA V. , born August 5, 1904, and died
January 20, 1994 was the daughter of George Bingham and Ollie Reynolds.
Thelma was the wife of Luther Mathis Married December 17, 1922.
Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery.
[Submitted by Peggy
Brown Cox]
MATHIS, MAE OOTEN, 75, Mossy Grove, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2002 while at home with her family. She was faithful member of Mossy Grove Baptist Church, a loving wife and wonderful mother and friend. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Laura and Hobert Ooten; brothers, Junior, Carl and Glen Ooten; and son Donald (Buzz) Mathis who was killed inaction in Vietnam. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, William (Sonny) Mathis; daughter and son-in-law Corene and Dennis McConnell; sons and daughters-in-law Larry and Karen Mathis, David and Valerie Mathis and James and Adele Mathis; sister, Mattie Lewis; sisters-in-law Almira and Ruth Ooten; seven grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment in Mossy Grove Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
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Mathis, William R. (Bill,Sonny), 80,
Mossy Grove Community, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2005 in
the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge surrounded by his family. He
was a faithful member of MATHIS, MR. RALPH L.
- age 78 of Oakdale, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday evening June
7, 2005 at his home. He was born May 4, 1927 to the late Luther L. and
Thelma Bingham Mathis. He was a member of the Westside Baptist Church
in Oakdale and was formerly the Pastor of Lancing, Clear Creek and
Victory Baptist Churches. Mr. Mathis was a veteran of the U.S. Navy
during WWII and a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his son: Jesse Mitchell Mathis. He is
survived by his wife: Jacqueline Robbins Mathis; two sons and
daughters-in-law: Tim and Becky Mathis of Knoxville, and Barry and
Martha Mathis of Harriman; grandson: Adam Mathis and his wife Amee of
Lenoir City; step grandson: Wendell Kasior of Harriman; two great
grandsons: Blake and Ben Mathis; two step great granddaughters: Paige
and Shannon Kasior; three brothers: Leonard and Paul Mathis both of
Oakdale, Larry Mathis of Knoxville; one sister: June Hutcherson of
Chattanooga; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. The
family will receive friends Friday evening June 10, 2005 from 6:00 to
8:00 PM at the Westside Baptist Church in Oakdale. Funeral services
will be held Saturday morning June 11, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Westside
Baptist Church with Bro. David Bailey, Bro. Fred Copeland, Bro. Sonny
Johnson and Bro. Scott Cagle officiating. Interment will follow in the
Mathis Family Cemetery in Oakdale. Arrangements by, Davis Funeral Home,
Harriman. [Knoxville News Sentinal]MATHIS, TOM A.,
Date: Aug 21 1975
Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #134.
Notes: Mathis. Tom A. Mathis, beloved husband of Maxine (nee Morgan), father of Sam and Jack, grandfather of six, passed away August 21. Services will be held at Schubert's Funeral Home, Wartburg, Tennessee
MATNEY,
JOHNNY B., 70, Harriman, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gills Matney and Inez May Honeycutt;
his step-mother Jennie Matney; and a granddaughter Casey Renee Dulling.
He is survived by wife Barbara Jean Lehman Matney of Harriman; daughters
Cheryl Darlene Sanders and husband Steve of Harriman and Cathy Renee Dulling
and husband Neil of Harriman; grandchildren Courtney Sanders, Ryan Dulling,
Brady Dulling; step-father Allen Honeycutt of New Smyrna Beach, Fl.; sisters
Vivian Thomas of Howell, Mi., Mary Sackett of Livonia, Mi., Janice Parks
of Harriman, and Judy Matney of Ft. Worth, Tx.; neices and nephews and
a host of special friends. Mr Matney was born June 30, 1931 in Roane County.
He lived in Roane County throughout his life except while serving his country
in the military service. Mr. Matney was a U.S. Army and Air Force Veteran
and served his country in the Korean War. He served his country for 21
years before his retirement in 1991. He also was employed at the Y-12 Plant
of Oak Ridge as a machinist from 1968 to 1991. Mr. Matney was a member
of the Eastfork Masonic Lodge #460 F. & A.M., the Tri-County Sportsman
Club and an associate member of the F.O.P. #36. He attended Mt. Pisgah
Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 at 8
p.m. in Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Price, Pastor Garvan
Walls and C.S. Harvey Jr. officiating. The family received friends Friday
between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the church. Burial and
graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001 at 11 a.m. in Roane
Memorial Gardens. Sharp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
[Morgan County News]
MATTHEWS, WILLIAM CLEO, 95, Crossville, formerly of Deer Lodge, passed away Feb. 7, 2002. He was a member of Oak Grove Church and Chestnut Ridge Community Church. He was preceded in death by his wives, Bertha Belle and Charlotte Smith; parents Sherman and Isabell Matthews; brothers Vasco Matthews and Cecil Matthews; sisters Glossie Aytes, Mary Johnson and Wilma Atkins; son, James Clinton matthews; and daughter Maxine Fritch. He is survived by chidlren Conley and Gerie Matthews of Crossville, Mack and Grace Steele of Dunlap, Harold Smith of Athens, Wallace Smith of Deer Lodge, Ann Smith of Deer Lodge and Beulah Lindsey of Knoxville; daughter-in-law Virginia Matthews of Cincinnati; son-in-law Frank Fritch. Interment in Frankfort Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
MAUPIN, ALICE FAY, 61, of Oak Ridge, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at her home. Born Dec. 31, 1944, in Oakdale, she was of the Baptist faith and worked as a manager at Sears. She was preceded in death by parents, Sam and Beulah Helton; brothers, Wayne Helton, Tony Helton and Gary Helton; and sister, Ellen Hensley. Surviviors include her husband, Jim Maupin of Oak Ridge; son and daughter-in-law, Jim II and Melissa Maupin of Oak Ridge; daughter, Tanya Brown of Oak Ridge; grandson, Alex Brown of Oak Ridge; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janice and Paul Holder of North Carolina and Geraldine and Johnny Reynolds of Oakdale; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eldon “Bud” and Laura Helton and Sam Jr. and Linda Helton, all of Oakdale. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, in Evans Mortuary, Rockwood. Funeral service will follow in the chapel, with the Rev. Tom Rayford officiating. Graveside service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Glen Alice Cemetery, Rockwood. [Roane County News]
MAUPIN, HARVEY M. 78, died Feb. 15, 1999. Preceded by wife Helen Undean Maupin, son Harvey Steven Maupin and sister, Hazel Maupin Carr. Survivors: son, Barry L. Maupin; daughter, Pamela Maupin Allred; four grandchildren; sisters, Reba Jones, Dorothy Maupin, Marjorie Edington, Lucille Burris, Bernice Baker and Faye Arr. Burial in Pine Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. [Morgan County News]
MAY,
ROBERT C. (R.C.) - age 70, of Pilot Mt.Community, passed away Tuesday,
September 19, 2000. He was also retired from the US Air Force. He
is survived by his wife of 51 years, Hazel Stringfield May; daughters,
Phyllis Mutz and husband, Larry of the Pilot Mt. Community, and Patricia
Barnes and husband, Tom of Wartburg; son, Phil May and wife, Theresa
of Chesterfield, Mich.; ten grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren;
sisters, Loyce Kubas of Harriman, and Shirley Cupp of Knoxville.
Burial in Lane Cemetery with full military honors. [Morgan County News] MAYTON, HARVIE, JR., 66, Harriman, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2005 in his home. Mr. Mayton was born June 28, 1939 in Morgan County. He lived in Morgan and Roane County all of his life. Mr. Mayton worked at Windrock Coal Company for many years. He also worked at Heck's Department Store of Oliver Springs. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of New Fairview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harve Mayton and Glenna Viola Liles Mayton; two brothers, George Mayton and Henry Mayton; and two sisters, Imo Jean Woods and Rosetta Beaty. He is survived by wife of 43 years, Novella Edwards Mayton of Harriman; sons, James Rodney Mayton of Harriman and Shawn Mayton and wife Coreena of Harriman; grandson, Dustin Alex Mayton of Oliver Springs; brothers, Archie Mayton and wife Janet of Oak Ridge and Lewis Mayton and wife Phyllis of Rockwood; sisters, Cordelia Stout of Oliver Springs, Charlotte Gibson of Harriman and Louise Terry and husband Kenneth of Rockwood; mother-in-law, Ada Edwards of Harriman; and special friends, James Connor and Dakota Whittington, both of Harriman. The family received friends Dec. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Rev. Joey Cagley officiating. Burial and graveside services were held Dec. 18, in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. [Oak Ridger]
MAYS, KITTIE BYRD 76, formerly orf Wartburg, and Indianapolis, Ind, died in Lima. She was born Oct. 12, 1922 in Wartburg, Tn. to John R. and Bessie Robinson Byrd.Married Fenton R. Mays, Dec. 7, 1940 who died Dec 22, 1995. Preceded by son Fenton R. Mays, Jr.; infant daughter,; three brothers, Robert H., Elmer L., and William "Buster" Byrd; and sister, Edna Phillips. Survivors: daughter, Peggy (William) Henson; nephew, Gary Byrd; two grandchildren; three great grand-sons; sisters, Lucy
Bates and Betty Webb. Burial in Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis. [Morgan County News]
MAYS, JIMMIE LEON: Delphos, Jimmy Leon Mays, 19, of Rt. 1, Fort Jennings, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday [11, 13, 1974] from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday in Columbus Grove. He was born June 20, 1955, in Sunbright,Tenn. His parents are James and Shirley Stringfield Mays. Other survivors include two brothers, Dennis and Jeffrey and one sister Lynn, all of the home; paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Taskel Mays of Rt. 1; and maternal grandfather Rev. J.W. Stringfield of Lansing, Tenn. Mays was a 1973 graduate of Columbus Grove High School and was employed by Kinsel Construction Co. Lima. Services will be Sunday afternoon at Wartburg, Tenn. Burial will be in Lane Cemetery, Annedale, Tenn. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at Harter and Son Funeral Home. The remains will be taken to the Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg Friday. [Lima News, Lima, Ohio, November 13, 1974] Original newspaper clipping: Jimmy Mays obituary
McCAFFERTY, ELLEN J., 79, Elyria, died at her home Friday after a heart attack. She was born in Morgan County, Tenn., and had been a 40-year resident of the Lorain County area. She was a retired seamstress and a former member of Baptist church in Coal Hill, Tenn. She was a member of the Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge and Dames of Malta. She is survived by a brother, Roy Walls of Winslow, Ariz. She was preceded in death by brother, William. There will be no visitation. Services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Wainwright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Elyria. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the donor's choice.
Source: Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, January 5, 1987
McCAMPBELL, J. J., MRS.—Nydeck Nippings—We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. J. J. McCampbell, of Burrville at Morristown where she had gone to visitwith her children there. She was the mother of Mrs. Noble Young of this place. (Source: Scott County News, 6 Feb 1948, p3)
McCANN, CHARLIE, 86, Deer Lodge died Nov. 19, 2000 at his home. He was born in Morgan County on June 2, 1914. Preceded by wife Brattie McCann and son Parley McCann. Survivors: son, David McCann of Deer Lodge; daughters: Mary Lou Bolling and husband Kenneth of Burrville, Alice Bolling and husband Clayton of Deer Lodge and Martha Gunter and husband Donald of Jamestown; half-brothers Jim McCann of Harriman, Clarence McCann of Gobey, Bobby Joe McCann of Lancing and Byrl McCann of Lancing; daughter-in-law Gladys McCann Miller of Clarkrange; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and special friend, Myrtle Huling. Burial in Adams Hill Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McCANN, KAY, 48, died Oct. 1999 in Harriman. Preceded by parents Clark and Vernice McCann and brother Ray McCann. Survivors: brother Roy McCann; aunts, Pearl McCann and Peggy Haynes, several nieces and cousins. Burial in Wartburg City Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McCANN, OPAL BYRGE, 62, Wartburg, died Sept 19, 2000. Preceded by parents, Melton and Dora McGhee Byrge and brothers, Audie, Charlie, Elsic and Melton Byrge Jr. Survivors: daughter Shirlene and husband Melvin Green of Wartburg; son and daughter-in-law Danny and Tracie Farmer of Wartburg; five granddaughters, Shailyn and Shanin Mehle and Danielle, Megan and Lauren Farmer; sister Ophia Solomon of Harriman; special nephew Clarence Seiber of Wartburg; special friend David McCann. Burial at Victory Church Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McCANN, PEARL PITTMAN, 97, Harriman, formerly of Morgan Co., died August 12, 2001. Preceded by her husband Harrison McCann; parents Francis Pittman and Myra Cook Pittman; brother Wilburn Pittman; and sisters Vernice McCann and Cordie Overstreet. She is survived by her very special friend and companion whom she considered a daughter Pam Lefsler of Laurel, Md.; nieces Peggy Haynes of Harriman and Maggie Lavender of Lancing; nephew Roy McCann of Crossville; great-nieces Jeannie Kelly of Barnsville, Ga., Sandy Green of Harriman, Glenda Galloway of Wartburg, Brenda Neskaug of Wartburg and Brenda Sullivan of Kingston. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Deer Lodge, TN. [Morgan County News]
McCARTT, A. K., DR., 52, well known Oneida Dentist and civic leader, died May 15, 1988. He was born Aug, 25, 1935 in Oakdale and grew up in Wartburg. Survivors: parents, J. H. & Vida Heidel McCartt of Wartburg: wife Patricia Cooper McCartt; daughter, Ginger McCartt, son Kelly McCartt and granddaughter, Ashley Daniell McCartt, all of Oneida. Two sisters, Betty Jane Newman of Nashville, Mary Elizabeth Sanders of Miss.; brothers, J.D. McCartt of Wartburg and G. M. McCartt of Wash., D.C.
Interment in Cooper Memorial Cemetery, Oneida. [Morgan Co. News]
McCARTT, CINDY, Mrs.--Mrs. Cindy McCartt, 63, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Sunbright, died Thursday evening, December 13th, 1979 in Oak Ridge hospital. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Florence Phillips, lifelong resident of Sunbright. She is survived by a son, Barney McCartt of Oak Ridge. Another son, Sam McCartt preceded her in death in May of 1973. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; a brother, Reno Phillips of Sunbright, and a half-sister, Mrs. Ruby Jennings of Route 2, Lancing. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home Chapel in Sunbright, with the Rev. Bob Butziger officiating. Interment followed in Sunbright cemetery, with Schuberts of Sunbright-Wartburg in charge of arrangements. (Morgan County News, 12/20/1979, p12).
McCARTT, ETHEL MAE 88, of Oliver Springs, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at the home of her niece, Dottie Stubbs, of Oliver Springs. Mrs. McCartt was a member of Stephens Baptist Church in the Stephens community. She had taught Sunday school at the church for many years.She was a homemaker and enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, canning and other household activities, her family said. She was the widow of Arnold McCartt.Mrs. McCartt was born in Anderson County on Dec. 24, 1909, the daughter of Willie Martin and Allie Mae Lively Cox. In addition to her niece and her niece's husband, Mack Stubbs, she is survived by a son, James Willie McCartt of Coalfield; two sisters, Dorothy Melton of Oliver Springs and Ella Miller of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Elmer Cox and his wife, Hazel, of Knoxville, and James Franklin Cox and his wife, Elizabeth, of Coalfield; two sisters-in-law, Bertha McCartt and Ina Cox, both of Oliver Springs; and by many other nieces and nephews.A son, Willis McCartt, and two brothers, Albert Cox and Tom Cox, died earlier. Burial at Butler Cemetery in Oliver Springs. [The Oak Ridger]
McCARTT, EUGENE GEORGE, 67, Wyndridge Health and Rehab Center, formerly
of Lancing, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2005 in Cumberland Medical
Center, Crossville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard A. and Bessie Thomas
McCartt; and brother and sister-in-law, Maynard Lee McCartt and Wilma
Human McCartt.He is survived by brother, Herbert J. McCartt and wife
Alice of Lancing; uncle, George and wife Marie McCartt; aunts, Julia
Cook and Hallie McCartt; and several nieces, nephews, other family
members and many friends.The family received friends Wednesday evening,
Dec. 7, 2005 in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Rev. James Copeland
officiating. Graveside services were Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in
Fairview Church Cemetery, Lancing. [Roane County News]McCARTT, MR. GEORGE WESLEY - age 82 of Lancing, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. Mr. McCartt was a WWII combat veteran, having served in the United States Army. He received a Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees from the University of Tennessee. Mr. McCartt was retired from the Morgan County Board of Education after serving 25 years as a Vocational Agriculture teacher at Wartburg Central High School and 13 years as Director of the Morgan County Vocational Technical Center. He was a member of the Deer Lodge Congregational Church U.C.C. Preceded in death by parents; George and Julia Mosier McCartt, sister, Edna Harney, brothers, Alfred, Marion, Maynard, John and Herbert McCartt. Mr. McCartt is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marie Kennedy McCartt of Lancing; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Van Rankin of Mossy Grove; son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Ann of Oneida; grandchildren, Kevin and wife Megan Rankin of Strawberry Plains, Kaylon and Blake McCartt of Oneida; sister, Julia Cook and several nieces, nephews, special sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law and his church family. The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 30, 2006, Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg from 6 to 8:00 P.M., funeral service will follow at 8 P.M. with Pastor Rose Hermonat and Rev. Bob Temple officiating. Graveside service with military honors will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 6/30/2006.
McCARTT, JAMES E., 50, Sunbright, died July 10, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Gladys McCartt; and good friend Evelyn. He is survived by brothers Glenn Hurtt of Deer Lodge; Kenneth Deal of Athens and David McCartt of Deer Lodge; sister Bonnie Thornton of Harriman; three nieces and one nephew; three great-nieces and four great-nephews. Interment was in Annadale Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News]
McCARTT,
JOSEPH D. (J.D.) - age 63, of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday,
March 12, 2002, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He
was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his father,
John H. McCartt and brother, A. K. McCartt. He is survived by his wife
Cathryn Beal zMcCartt of Wartburg; children Nancy McCartt of Wartburg,
Susan and husband Charles Collins of Castlewood, Va., Sara Hickman of Wartburg
and Joe and wife Lesa McCartt of Bristol; mother Vida Mae McCartt of Wartburg;
grandchildren Heather Gunter, Steven Gunter, Jessica McCartt, Jackie McCartt,
Nicolas Martin, Amber Martin and Kalen and Drew Collins; and step-children
Jessica Martin and Damian Reynolds, both of Wartburg and Bryon Reynolds
of New Mexico. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 13,
2002, from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services
will begin at 8 p.m. with Rev. Gerald Bland and Rev. Tom Mooty officiating.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, 10 a.m. in Wartburg City
Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McCARTT, LUTHER C. 69, of Harriman, died Sunday afternoon at his home. Survivors: wife, Pansy Burns McCartt; son, Luther C. McCartt, Jr., of Ark., three grandchildren; four sisters, Stella Plemons of Sweetwater, Mrs. Ferol Sexton of Lancing, Mrs. Jennie Griffith, Ohio, and Mrs. Bonnie Arrendell of Calif; brothers, Dewey of Spring City, Earl of Sunbright, Raymond opf Calif. and John of Chatt. Burial in Lane Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McCARTT, MAE DAVIS, 88, formerly of Coalfield, died July 2, 1988 in Lakeland, Fla. She was the wife of the late Bill McCartt.
Survivors: three daughters, Mrs. Billie Hammond of Greenville, Tn., Mrs. Betty Ball of Mich., and Mrs. Bonnie Coker of Fla.
Interment in Davis Cemetery, Coalfield. [Morgan County News]
McCARTT, MARY ELIZABETH, Mrs. S.E. Hutchison of Oakdale, Mrs. Nell Goldston of Chatt., and Mrs. Lillie Kesterson of Harriman were called to the bed-side of their mother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McCartt, who is seriously ill at the home of her son, Judge J.H. McCartt. (Morgan County News 12/26/1940)
McCARTT, PANSY E. BURNS, 67, of Harriman, died, June 26, 1972. She was the widow of Luther McCartt. Survivors, brothers: Bill Burns, Hariman, Lester Burns, Md., Clifton Burns, Missouri, and Pete Burns of Kingston. Also: sisters, Mrs. Lena Human, Wartburg, and Mrs. Violet Jenkins of N.C. Interment in Lawnville Cemetery, Kingston. [Morgan County News]
McCARTT, PHOEBE, 72, Lancing, died Oct. 26, 1988. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. A.D. and Delia Brock Saylor and two brothers, Rev. John Saylor and Rev. Lewis Saylor; four sisters, Laura Brock, Rosa Woods, and Emma Brummitt of Ky., and Viola Brummitt of Ind.; brothers; Jordan Saylor of Ky., Emanuel Eugene Saylor of Ky., Gladys and A. D. (Junior) Saylor of Ind. and Ed Saylor of Mich. Interment in Clear Creek Cem. (Morgan County News)
McCARTT, MR. ROBERT LEE, age 74, of Sunbright, Tn., passed away Monday
March 27, 2006. He served with honor in the United States Air Force from
1951 until his retirement in 1971. Robert helped all who asked and some
who did not.
He was preceded in death by parents Pleas and Anne McCartt; son Robert
Leroy McCartt; Brothers James, John and Sammy; sisters Janie and Emmie;
second wife Tina. Robert leaves behind an extended family. Survivers
include Daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Brendan Rickens, Son and
significant other James E. McCartt and Beth. Grandchildren; Lydia and
husband Kevin Swint and Joe Rickens. Great-grandchildren; Savannah and
Dennis Swint. First wife Shirley Bond.
Brothers M.D., L.A., Glenn and P.J.. Sisters; June, Betty, Ella Lou,
Violet Sue, Gladys, Phyllis, Sallie and Eva Lyn and a multitude of
friends. The family would like to thank everyone for there help and
support during his illness and after his passing.
Funeral service with Rev. David Dial officiating, 7:30 P.M. Friday March
31, 2006, Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Sunbright, Tn.. The family will
receive friends from 4 to 7:30 P.M. prior to the service. Graveside
service, Saturday 9A.M. in the McCartt Cemetery, Glenmary, Tn. with full
military honors. [Schubert Funeral Home]
McCARTT, WILMA, 58, Lancing, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Lee McCartt; father, Onie Human and sisters, Bernice Human, Frankie Stewart, Ruby Brown and Ruth Taylor. She is survived by her mother, Josie Human; children Marvin McCartt, Regina McCartt, and Angel Ferguson. grandchildren, Brandon, Cameron and Jordan McCartt, Ashleigh Hargis, Katie Barnes, Derek McCartt and Skyler Ferguson; brothers O.L. Human and wife Jane and Billy Howard; sisters, Doris Hurst, Maezell Tompkins, Betty Jo Williams, and husband Gerald, Frieda Simec and husband George, Donna Cooper, and husband Roy and Cindy Atkinson and husband Wendell; brothers-in-law, Herbert McCartt and wife Alice and Eugene McCartt; special friend, Ralph Potter and a host of nieces and nephews. The family received friends Monday evening Jan. 31, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg Funeral Services followed at 8 p.m. with Roy Langley officiating. A graveside service was held Tue. Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. in the Fairview Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McCARTY, RUTH GOUGE, 88, Springfield, Ohio, died at home Wed. Feb. 19, 2003. She was born in Oliver Springs, Morgan County on Sept. 16, 1914, the second of nine children. She was preceded in death by parents, Harvey C. Gouge and Sadie McGlothin Gouge; three brothers, Algie, Alvie and H.C.; two sisters Esther and Dorothy; husband Chester Marvin Salyers and second husband Luke McCarthy; and step-daughter Barbara Carol (Calvin) Cates. She is survived by brother Richard (Minnie Lee) Gouge of Coalfield; two sisters Nora (Jesse) West of Springfield, Ohio, and Betty Jo (Virgil) Patterson of Lancing; son William M. Salyers and wife Mary Jane (Knisley); three grandchildren Sallie Ruth (Greg) Abba of Des Moines, Iowa, Cindy Beth Salyers of Minneapolis, Minn., and Joy Marie Salyers and finace Isaac Groves of Durham, N.C.; two great-grandhcildren, Samuel William James Abba of Des Moines and Heather Varie (Kris) McBride of Ames, Iowa; foster children Carolyn (Doug) Potts and their children and grandchildren of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Roger Lee (Bunny) Nipper of Marshal, N.C.; step-children Donald David (Rose Anne) McCarty of Alpena, Mich., James Daniel (Barbara) of S. Charleston, Kathy Faye (Doug) Keesecher of of Enon, Paul Roger (Ginger) McCarty of S. Vienna, Martha Sue (Jack) Dempsey of Springfield and Linda Lou (James) Morissey and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Ruth's remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill Burial Park. [Morgan County News]
McCORD, EDITH E., 79, of Coalfield died Jan. 18, 1989.Survivors, son, Harold Emory of Oliver Springs, daughter, Marilyn Sue Sisson of Ga., 5 grandchildren, 5 g-grandchildren, brother, James Emory of Pa.; 2 sisters, Margie Alcorn of Oliver Springs and Juainita Lowe of Coalfield. Burial in Estes Cemetery, Coalfield. (Morgan County News)
McCORMICK, ETTA 85, Lancing, died Feb. 12, 1998. Preceded by parents, William B. and Mary Jane Nance. and seven brothers and five sisters. Survivors: son, Clayton McCormick and wife Wanda; one grandson and one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren. Burial in Kubley Cemetery, Lancing. [Morgan County News]
McCORMICK, LENNIE BROWN, 87, Lancing, died 12/24/1965. Preceded by George McCormick; Survivors, sons, Walter, Floyd and Arthur McCormick. 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; 1/2 sister, Elsie Jones. Burial Kubley Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 12/30/1963]
McCORMICK, ORLENA, —Nydeck Nippings—Some from here attended the funeral of aunt Orlena McCormick who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eli Taylor at Frankfort, Tenn., last week, she was 92 years of age, born and reared in the Burrville community, one of triplet girls born to Mr. and Mrs. John Galloway, married L. D. McCormick, lived here most of her life. She was brought back to Burrville and buried by the side of her husband who passed on several years ago. (Source: Scott County News, 19 Mar 1948, p7)
McCOWAN , MR. RUSSELL RAY, AGE 54 OF SUNBRIGHT, PASSED AWAY JUNE 10, 2006 IN SWEETWATER TN. HE WAS BORN AUG. 26, 1951 IN PONTIAC MICH. BUT HAD BEEN LIVING IN SUNBRIGHT FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS AND WORKED AT TENNIER INDUSTRIES. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS MOTHER MAXINE KELLY AND AND BROTHER MARK McCOWAN. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS FATHER WILLIAM McCOWAN OF SUN BRIGHT
SON, DANNY McCOWAN OF NASHVILLE, TN. FOUR GRANDDAUGHTERS, SAMATHA, DANIELL, AMANDA AND MICHELLE McCOWAN ONE GRANDSON MARK ALL OF SWEETWATER, TN. BROTHERS AND SISTERS-IN-LAW; BRUCE AND PATTY, MICHAEL AND DEBORAH McCOWAN, SISTER AND BROTHER-IN-LAW; ELLEN AND BRIAN BINKE ALL OF MICHIGAN. SISTER IN LAW MICHELLA McCOWAN. FORMER WIFE FONDA McCOWAN BOTH OF SWEETWATER, TN. A PRIVATE GRAVSIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT A LATER TIME AT THE SUNBRIGHT CEMETERY. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME, WARTBURG IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. [Schubert Funeral Home]
McCOY, HARVEY A. - age 69 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2004 at his residence. He was born December 13, 1934 in Morgan County, TN to the late Robert and Laura Willaby McCoy. Harvey was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. He love gardening and working hard. He is preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Sammie Sams McCoy; brother, Author McCoy; sister, Carolyn McCoy; son-in- law, Dennis Sutton; great grandson, Kaleb Lindsay. Survivors: daughters, Kathy Sutton, Lake City, TN, Debbie & Bruz Miller, Lake City, TN, Connie Whitaker, Lake City, TN; brothers, Fuzz McCoy, Vasper, TN, Charles McCoy, Ohio; sister, Bobbie Jean Jordon, Ohio; 8 Grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Visitiation, 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral service, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Ault and Rev. James Lane officiating. Interment, 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2004 at the Beech Grove Cemetery in Lake City, TN. Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
McCOY, JAMES M.,
80, of 605 Taylor, died at 7:45 p m. Saturday in St. Rita's Medical
Center. He was born April 8, 1887, in Morgan County,Tennessee, the son
of Delmer and Florence McCoy Osborn. Mr. McCoy 's first wife, Clova Mae,
died Sept. 22, 1975.His wife, Florence Benson McCoy survives. Mr. McCoy
was a retired railroader, a World War I veteran and a member of VFW Post
1275. Other survivors include two sons. Raymond S. of 603 Taylor and
John A. of-303 E. North St., Elida; two daughters, Mrs. Magnus (Laura)
Freels of 1212 Virginia Ave. and Ruby Rice of Oakdale,Tenn. ; two
stepsons, Russell E. Sullivan of 206 E. Kildare and Francis (Ed)
Sullivan of 624 Brice; three stepdaughters, Viola Hall of Lima, Mary
Morris of 801 Brendenwood Dr. and Rose McVicker of Brookings, S.D.; a
brother, Reno Phillips of Sunbright,Tenn.; two sisters, Ruby Jennings
of Wartburg, Tenn: and Cindy McCartt of Mobile, Ala.; 15 grandchildren;
23 step-grandchildren; 20 great grand children and 21
step-greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 8 tonight in Chiles and
Sons-Laman West Wayne Street Chapel. Burial will be in Lane Cemetery,
Lancing, Tenn. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home. [This obituary was in the Lima News (Ohio) September 19,
1977] [Morgan County Cemetery Book shows date of death as
9-17-1977, PVT USA WWI]McCOY,
JOHN 'J.C.', 81, of Rockwood, passed away March 19, 2003. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary
in Rockwood, with the Rev. Tom Tapp, the Rev. Denny Moore, the Rev. Jim
Whittenbarger and the Rev. Stephen Pickard officiating. Interment will
follow in the Ozone Cemetery with military honors by the Crab Orchard VFW.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Evans
Mortuary. Mr. McCoy was a member of VFW Post #9686, Crab Orchard; a U.S.
Army veteran of World War II; retired minister and stone mason; and active
in the Big Emory Baptist Association. He pastored Pomona Baptist Church
for 23 years and Daysville Baptist Church for 19 years. Survivors include
his wife of 56 years, Marie McCoy of Rockwood; son and daughter-in-law,
Mike and Angela McCoy of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and
Robert Taylor of Andrews, NC, Betty and Jerry Randolph and Jane and Chuck
Rector of Crossville; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brother,
Jerome McCoy of Crossville; and a host of nieces, nephews, loved ones and
friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arley, Lane and Reese
McCoy; and sisters, Ann, Lil, Corene and Ginny. Memorials have been
requested for the Sub-Acute Wing, Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville
or for the church of your choice. Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is in charge
of the arrangements.[Crossville Chronicle]
MCCOY, JOHN, Mrs. ,--W.H. Hawn was called to Oakdale Tuesday on account of the death of her brother, Mr. John McCoy.
('Rugby Road" Scott County News Aug. 5, 1927 Vol. 12, No. 18 p7 )
McCOY, MAGGIE LUADA, 86, Petros, passed away Wed. July 9, 2002 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a member of Petros First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Mary Ruth Worley and Betty McCoy; husband Vern McCoy (d 1988), and several sisters and brothers. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Graveside service and burial in Petros Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McCOY, PAT E., Funeral services for Pat E. McCoy, 22 of Lake City, Rt. 2, who was killed in a spectacular car crash Saturday, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Beech Grove Baptist Church. The accident occurred when Mr. McCoy's car ran off Highway 25-W near Blowing Springs hill, spun through the air and cut out the middle section of a telephone pole, leaving the stub and upper section in place. The car was demolished and parts were scattered for 50 feet. State Trooper Roy Purkey said the crash was "the worst accident I've seen in a long time". He said the driver was apparently on his way home about 4:30 a.m. when the car went out of control at high speed. Mr. McCoy, a Korean veteran, and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCoy; five brothers, Randall, Morris, David, Charles and J.P. McCoy all of Lake City Rt. 2; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.Sam McCoy of Petros and Mrs. C. L. Patton of Coalfield. The Rev. W.H. Lee was officiating minister and graveside military honors were rendered by the American Legion. Burial was in Petros Cemetery. Cox of Lake City was in charge of arrangements. [Paper and date unknown; Mr. McCoy died 10/6/1956]
McCOY,
ROBERT SHANNON, SR., 73, Wapakometa, Ohio, passed away March 9, 2004.
He was born in Lancing on April 18, 1930. He retired from Ford. He was
an Army Veteran serving in the Korean War, a member of Lima Missionary
Baptist Church and a member of the VFW #1275. He also enjoyed camping and
gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Monroe and Florence
Warner Benson McCoy.; his first wife, Rose Sullivan; sister, Mary Magdaline
McCoy; and brother Jack McCoy. He is survived by his wife Garnett
McCoy of Wapakoneta; daughters, Jackie (Estil) Goodin of Elida, Ohio; Debbie
(Bob) Jordan of Lima, Ohio, Rhonda (Larry) Roberts of Lima, Ohio, Kathleen
"Robin" (Gary) Prowant of Lafayette, Ohio, and Tina Johnson McCoy of Lima,
Ohio; sons, David, (Valerie) McCoy of Knoxville, Steve (Jill) McCoy of
Lima and Raymond Shannon (Andrea) McCoy, Jr of Lima, Ohio; 27 grandchildren
and 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Laura (Magnus) Freeles of Lima and
Ruby Rice of Knoxville; brother, John (Tammy) McCoy of Lima; three step-daughters,
Raelene (Randall) Howard of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Lynette (Mark) Longfellow
of Wapakoneta and Penny (Terry) Howard of Harrod, Ohio; one step-son, Dale
(Jackie) Newport of Columbus Grove, Ohio; and previous spouse, Irene Risner
of Lafayette, Ohio. Interment was in Lane Cemetery, Lancing on March 13,
2004. [Morgan County News]
McCOY, SHIRLEY DAVIS, 80, Joliet, Ill, died Aug. 30, 2000. She was born July 6, 1920, the daughter of Susan and Perry Aytes. She was one of the founders of Oak Grove Church. Preceded by husbands, Emmitt Davis and Mirt McCoy; son, Lynn Davis; sister, Josie Melton, Beatrice Howard, Mayme Matthews and Bernice Davis and brother, Clayton Aytes. Survivors; daughter, Glenda McMahel of Joliet, Ill.; three grandaughters, Sherry, Kathy and Michelle; 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; special step-daughter, Teressa; sister, Marie Potter of Wartburg. Burial in Forstner Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McCOY, VERNE HAROLD, age 90 of Sunbright, passed away Tuesday, May 25th, 2004 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was an award winning dairy farmer in Carter County, KY for 60 plus years. Also, he was a member of the Board of Directors, for the original Farm Bureau in Kentucky. He was of the Methodist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fenton McCoy and Mertie (Counts); two brothers; two sisters. He was a loving husband, father, and great, grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Vivian McCoy of Sunbright; Son, Dr. Michael W. McCoy of Sunbright; Three Grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer) Stephen McCoy, Julia (John) Michelle Thomas, and Michael Verne McCoy, all of Oak Ridge; Six Great-grandchildren, Candice Nichole McCoy, Cristen Danielle McCoy, John Stephen McCoy, Noah Stephen-Riley Thomas, Gabriel Logan Thomas, Markie Lynn Hicks, all of Oak Ridge; One Great-great, grandchild, Madison Elise McCoy.
Sisters: Texie Everman of Greenville, Ind., and Jessie Fugitt and Bernice Wilson, both of Grayson, KY. Brother, Elwood McCoy and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 29th, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Saturday. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Lew Kizer officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunbright Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
McCULLOCH, CASY WOODROW, JR., age 60 of Wartburg went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Lone Mountain Baptist Church in Robbins, TN. Burial will follow in the Lone Mountain Cemetery in Robbins.The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 9 pm at Jones & Son Funeral Home in Oneida, TN.A complete obituary will follow. Jones & son Funeral Home of Oneida in charge of arrangements.
McCURRY, NOLA WILSON, age 56, Burrville, died in Cincinnati. She was a native of Union County. Survivors, hubands, E.D. McCurry; daughter, Lovale Brown, Lorene Pelfrey, Mossy Fae LaRue and Esherine Gilreath; sons, R.O. and J.C. McCurry. Parents, Mr. & Mrs. George Wilson; 13 grandchildren and 5 brothers and 5 sisters. Burial in Burrville Cemetery. [Morgan County News dated 11/18/1965]
McFALL, EARL THOMAS 89, formerly of Morgan County, died Jan. 29, 1998. Born in Grandview, he was the son of the late Darius McFall and Nettie Edwards McFall Human. Preceded by sons, Bobby Eugene McFall, and Donald Richard McFall and daughter, Ruby Mae Schmidt. Survivors: wife of 69 years, Isoline Howard Mcfall; daughter, Norma Jean Wiley and husband Thomas; sisters and brothers, Thomas Human, J.D. Human, Agnes Cioioper, Betty Noble, Bertie Corbin, Ellen Ellsworth and Dorothy Chappell; nine grand- children and eight great-grandchildren. Burial in Lexington Cemetery. [Morgan County Cemetery]
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McFALL, ISOLINE, 92, Kentucky, widow of Earl Thomas McFall, with whom she was married for 70 years, died in her residence on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001. She was a retired seamstress from Irvine Air Chute Co. Born in Lancing, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Granville and Josie Webb Howard and a member of Porter Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruby McFall Schmidt; two sons, Bobby Eugene McFall and Donald Richard McFall; sisters Effie Human, Rena Hickman and Helen McCoy; and brothers Marley, Odum, Guy, Agbert, Herbert and J. C. Howard. She is survived by a daughters, Norma Jean Wiley of Lexington, Ky., one sister, Evelyn Mayes of Crossville; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Wanda Eisenbise of Kingsport, Dixie Howard of Oliver Springs and Lovell Howard of Lancing; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McFILLEN, MAUDE HUGHES WITHERSPOON--age 88, went home to be with her precious Lord, September 3, 2000. Her life was dedicated to serving the Lordand her family. She was born in Burrville, Tennessee, April 20, 1912, adaughter of Melvin and Nancy (Young) Hughes, and she had lived in the Middletown area since 1933. She was a former member of the Daughters of America. She is survived by her husband, Clement McFillen; a son, Wiley Witherspoon (wife, Claudette) of Gallatin, Tennessee; three daughters, Ruth Snelling (husband, Bill) of Middletown, Marilyn Daulton (husband, Carthel) of Somerset, Kentucky, and Kay Baber (husband, Jim) of Springboro; two stepdaughters, Barbara McFillen of Germantown, and Bertie Staab of Norwood, Ohio; 22 grandchildren, and 26 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Leroy Hughes of Loveland, Ohio; a half-sister, Kay Edward of Somerset, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her first husband, Wiley Victor Witherspoon in September 1980; a son, Billy Eugene Witherspoon; a greatgranddaughter, Elizabeth Snelling; two sisters, Helen Silverman and Eva White; a niece, Clara Juge; and a half-brother, Melvin Lee Hughes. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted privately, with the Rev. C. Nolan Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. [Cincinnati Enquirer]
McGAFFEY, MRS. MAUDE DORA KRIES, Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Dora Kries McGaffey, 74, of 3846 30th street, a resident of Port Arthur since 1911, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Grammier-Oberle Procter Street home chapel. Mrs.McGaffey died Thursday at 1 p.m. in Doctors' hospital in Groves after an illness. Officiating will be the Rev. Byron Lovelady, pastor of St. Mary's United Methodist church and the Rev. Fred Dawson III, pastor of St. John's United Methodist church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens cemetery in Nederland beside her husband, C. A. McGaffey. Mrs. McGaffey,a native of Wartburg,Tenn.,was a former telephone operator at the Gulf Oil refinery. She was a graduate of Wartburg high school and attended college in Huntsville, Tenn. She was a member of the Methodist church here, the Gulf Coast Horticultural Society and the Port Arthur Day Lily Club. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Pauline M. Fergusson and Mrs. Christine M. Haley; and one son, Charles N. McGaffey, all of Port Arthur; seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Joe Barnes,Sr., of Houston;and one brother, Harry Kries of Wartburg.
Source: Port Arthur News Port Arthur, Texas, November 14, 1969
McGEE, LAURA LANGLEY - 88, of Harriman, died Sat. morning, Oct. 14, 2000, in the Royal Care Nursing Home. She was a member of the Piney Baptist Church, Oakdale, For many years and served in various areas of the church. She was retired from the Harriman Hospital. & was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie E. McGee; parents, William Martin & Ellen Langley; brothers, Welda, Edgar, Everett, Cecil, Ray & Leonard Langley. Survived by two daughters & sons in law, Joyce & Bob Lloyd, of Rock Spring, Ga., June & Walter Johnson, of Greenville, TN; son & daughter in law, Pat and Jo Ann McGee, of Harriman; sister, Tressie Honeycutt, of Harriman; three grandsons, Brad Johnson, Bill & Teresa McGee, Brent and Laura Lloyd; one granddaughter, Pamela and Evans Clements; one step grandson, Steve and Debbie Meeks ; & one step granddaughter, Terri Meeks; five great grandchildren, Daniel & Erin McGee, Langley Anne Clements, Ian & Thomas Lloyd, two step great grandchildren, Angela & John Meeks and a host of nieces & nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held Mon. 2 p.m. Piney Baptist Church, Oakdale. Interment will be in the Piney Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sun. evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
McGHEE, GARFIELD, REV., age 84, Petros died 1/24/1965. He was a native of Campbell County. Survivors, wife Cardelia Lowe McGhee; sons, Jollie, Millard and Carl McGhee;daughters, Mrs. Carl Haag, Mrs. Ira Joyner, Mrs. E.L. Wilson, Mrs. Raymond Ball, and Mrs. Ruth Asbury Duncan; 26 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Burial in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
McGHEE, MR. JIMMY LEE,
age 66 of Petros, passed away in his home, November 12, 2006. Jim had
no children of his own , but had a big part in raising his two
brothers: Billy Joe Townsend and Ronnie Ray Taylor. He also had a part
in raising his niece and nephew, Donny and Shanda Townsend and he took
care of his mother, who was sick for years.He served in the U.S. Army,
where he served most of his time in Germany. He retired from Brushy
Mountain Prison in Petros. He was preceded in death by his father,
Allan McGhee; his mother, Mary Taylor; and his brother Billy Joe
Townsend.He is survived by two brothers: Charles McGhee and wife,
Billie; and Ronnie Ray Taylor and wife, Vicki of Petros. Two nephews,
three nieces, and a special great, niece, Bethany Newport Townsend of
Petros. There will be a graveside service held Wednesday, November 15,
at 11:00 A.M. in the Petros Cemetery with Rev. Don Daugherty
officiating.McGHEE, RALPH A., 73, of Coalfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born May 15, 1928, in Campbell County and had lived in Coalfield since 1949. Mr. McGhee was a retired coal miner who had worked at area mines for 22 years. He last worked at Consolidated Coal Co., and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and of the Black Diamond Masonic Lodge.He was also a member of Petros Baptist Church. Mr. McGhee is survived by his wife of 49 years, Hannah L. McGhee; two sons, MichaeL George McGhee and his wife, Joyce, and David Wayne McGhee and his wife, Sherrie Annette, all of Coalfield; and three grandchildren, Amanda Michelle McGhee, Michael Allen McGhee and Margaret Elizabeth McGhee. Mr. McGhee is also survived by two brothers, Carl McGhee and his wife, Ester, of Coalfield, and Garlis McGhee and his wife, Ethel, of the Batley community of Anderson County; three sisters, Frances Kennedy of Lake City, Beatrice Sharp of Bowling Green, Ky., and Lissie Styles of Oak Ridge; three sisters-in-law, Agnes Justice of Oliver Springs, Fae L. Crass of Concord, N.C., and Julia Lowe of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. McGhee was preceded in death by his parents, Brass F. and Margaret Patterson McGhee; two brothers, Bailey McGhee and Caleb McGhee; and four sisters, Delphia Kennedy, Dora Byrge, Nancy Cross and Biddie McGhee. The funeral will be held at 8:30 tonight, Jan. 30, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. The Rev. Jim West and the Rev. Tommy Hensley will officiate. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Estes Cemetery of Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]
McGILL, MRS. SONTHAYA - age 69, of Deer Lodge, passed away Wednesday morning, March 13, 2002, in the Lifecare Center of Morgan County. She is survived by her husband, James A. McGill of Deer Lodge; sons, Jack of Los Angeles, California, and Jimmy of Jackson, Mississippi. The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 15, 2002, from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Rev. Charles Webb officiating. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, 11 a.m. in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. [Morgan County News]
McGINNIS, MR. ARNOLD age 69 of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. He was a member of the New Life Apostolic Church in the Mossy Grove Community. He is survived by his wife, Deborah McGinnis of Wartburg; Daughters: Carol Lay, Rose Manners, Pamela Watts, Tammy West, Rhonda Jones, and Faith Gann; Step-son: Ronald Heuser of Michigan.Fourteen grandchildren, and seven great, grandchildren. Father: Henry McGinnis of Trenton, MI; Brothers: Bill McGinnis of Brighton and Richard McGinnis of Belleville, MI; and Sisters: Katherine of Anchor, Alaska, Nancy of Trenton, MI, Bonnie of Flat Fork, MI, and Jeannie of Spring City, TN. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends Friday, June 22nd from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Bro. Anthony Pemberton officiating. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 23rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. [wecoradio.com]
McGLOTHIN BROOKS, ELSA, 91, formerly of Coalfield died in Knoxville. Preceded by parents Richard and Susan McGlothin. Preceded by husband, Charles Thomas Brooks; sisters, Sadie Gough, Mamye Walls, Meg Walls and Martha Kenny; brothers, Ezra McGlothin, Rev. Dave McGlothin, Henry McGlothin and George McGlothin. Survivors: sons and wives, Kenny P. and Nancy Brooks, Charles W. and Candy Brooks; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McGLOTHIN, DELLA, 90, of Madison, Ind., died Monday, April 21, 2003, at the Waters of Clifty Falls Nursing Center in Madison. Born March 13, 1913, in Kitts, Ky., she was the daughter of Irvin Witt and Elizabeth Woodward Witt. She moved from Kentucky to Madison, Ind., in 1988. A homemaker, she was the widow of Herbert L. McGlothin. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Baxter, Ky., and a Baptist. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers, Nadia Adell, Elbert Witt and Eulin Witt, and by three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mrs. McGlothin is survived by her daughter, Diane Everett of Port St. Lucia, Fla.; her sons, Bobby McGlothin of Sarasota, Fla., John C. McGlothin of Louisville, Ky., Clay McGlothin and Danny McGlothin, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Lynn McGlothin of Madison, Ind., and Jerry McGlothin of Melbourne, Fla.; and by 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2003, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Steve Hux officiating. Burial will follow at Davis Cemetery in Coalfield. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. [Oak Ridger]
McGLOTHIN, MAY, 94, of Coalfield, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at her home. According to her family, Mrs. McGlothin was Morgan County's first kindergarten teacher and taught school in Scott and Morgan counties for 37 years. In 1973, she was honored as Tennessee State Teacher of the Year. Since 1931, she had been an active member of Middle Creek Baptist Church and had served the church as a Sunday school teacher, children's church director, Women's Missionary Union director, Vacation Bible School director and pianist. Born Dec. 27, 1907, in Huntsville, she was the daughter of John and Ida Potter Sexton of Huntsville, both now deceased. She was the widow of Robert Harvey McGlothin. Mrs. McGlothin enjoyed traveling, bird-watching, photography, quilting and crocheting. She traveled to all 50 states and many foreign countries, including the Holy Land, Japan, Australia, China and England. Her family described her as a devoted wife, mother, teacher and caregiver whose philosophy of teaching was that "Jesus is the most perfect teacher of all" and who spent many hours cutting and stitching to make quilts and blankets for friends and family. Mrs. McGlothin is survived by her daughters, Ruth Hamby and her husband, Fred, of Coalfield, and Madge Jones and her husband, Bob, of Oliver Springs; son-in-law, Jesse Kesterson of Coalfield; daughter-in-law, Ivadell McGlothin of Coalfield; grandchildren, Johnny Tanner of Madison, Billy Tanner of Maryville, Mike Jones of Oliver Springs, Kenny Jones of Clinton, Jerry Kesterson of Coalfield, Jeff Kesterson of Marietta, Ga., Jean Tanner of Lenoir City, Millie Skiles, Ann Lindsay, Karen Teague, Peggy Jones, Judy Solis, Jenny Wendt and Janet Isbell, all of Coalfield, Rita Brown of Oceanside, Calif., Sherry Poe of Buford, Ga., and Rebecca Brooks of Oak Ridge; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Yancey and Grace Long, both of Oliver Springs; and sister-in-law, Grace Sexton of Jellico. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Sexton of Jellico; another sister, Ruth West of Huntsville; a son, Glen McGlothin of Coalfield; two other daughters; Marie Tanner of Maryville and June Kesterson of Coalfield; and another grandson, Jimmy McGlothin of Coalfield. The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, in the chapel at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. Burial followed at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at Middle Creek Baptist Church, 6455 Knoxville Highway, Oliver Springs, TN 37840. [The Oak Ridger]
McGLOTHIN, RALPH D., 77, of Coalfield, TN (Knoxville) who resided in Wyandotte, MI, passed away quietly on August 25, 2004. Preceded in death by: his wife, Ruth (Billy Rae Burchell); and their three daughters, Theresa, Kathy and Kimberley, parents, Dave and Ellen McGlothin; and a brother, Benton McGlothin. He leaves behind: his sister, Rema Sharpe; nieces and nephews: Gary Sharpe, Stanley Sharpe, Barry McClothin (Karen), Benna Hudson (Michael), Darrell White, Diane Johnson (Donald), Steve White (Edie), Denise Bates (Danny), Lori White; and numerous surviving relatives and friends. Graveside and Honor Guard services are Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Signs will be posted on Cemetery Entrance with arrows directing to the grave location. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
McHAFFIE, E. NADINE 75, Wartburg, died, Dec. 28, 1997. Preceded by husband, Jack E. McHaffie; parents, Joseph and Florence Greene; and brother, Robert Greene. Survivors: daughter, Peggy Frezza and husband Ed; son, Michael McHaffie and wife Donna; 4 grandchildren; brother, J. D. Green. Interment in Union Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McKEE, BETTY L. MADEN TATE, 56, died Nov. 28, 1999. Preceded by parents Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Maden and son Gregory Allen Stewart. Survived by husband, Jack McKee; sons, Terry and wife Anita Tate; and Jeffery Tate; daughter, Tammy and husband Brian Stewart; two grandchildren; sisters Glenna Mae Hamby and Bertha Smith. Burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McKEE, WAYNE RAY, 47, Wartburg, passed away Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001 in the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his mother Josephine Webb and step-father Sam Webb; brothers Bill and Bob Heidle. He is survived by sister Sue Hicks of Nashville, Ga.; half-sister Mary Whorley of Andlusia, Al.; half-brothers Darrell Webb of Elgin, Richard Webb of Deer Lodge, and Ricky Webb of Wartburg; sisters-in-law Debbie, Lisa, and Diann Webb; brothers-in-law Tim Whorley; nine nieces; three nephews; and special friend Michelle Wilson. The family received friends Saturday evening, Oct. 6, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in White Oak Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Gadd officiating. Interment followed in Sunbright Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McKEEHAN, MAGGIE BABB, 88, Lancing, died Nov. 28, 1999. Preceded by husband, Carl McKeehan; grandson, Timothy; parents Arthur and Fannie Babb and sisiters, Sarah and Mattie Babb. Survivors daughters, Ima Joe Fox, Carlene Foster and husband Thomas; Vickey Gwynn Bingham; son Randy McKeehansister, Christine Cooper; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Burial in Lane Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
McKEETHAN, BESSIE V. - age 88, died January 5, 2001. Mrs. McKeethan was preceded in death by her parents, Leander Claude Galloway and Edie Emaline England Galloway; and by her husband, Forrest McKeethan; by four brothers, Liesley Hayes Galloway, Charles Wesley Galloway, Claude Leander Galloway, and William Hurgin Galloway, and by two sisters; Hannah Rebecca Summers and Mamie Elizabeth Colditz. Survivors; sons, Tim McKeethan and wife, Melba of Oliver Springs, Mike McKeethan of Kingston; grandchildren, Janene Browder of Knoxville, Steve McKeethan of Kingston, Heather Burnett of Harriman; great grandchildren, Laura Browder, Andrew Sullivan, Ethan Burnett; sister, Lorene Stringfield of Wartburg. Mrs. McKeethan was born August 3, 1912 at Sunbright, Tenn. She has lived in Oliver Springs since 1944.
Burial at the Oliver Springs Cemetery. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
McMAHAN, CHARLES EVERETT 'TOM' SR. 61, Coalfield, died, Sept. 4, 1997. Preceded by parents, Clyde McMahan and Lily
Taylor McMahan; brother, Issaic Bishop Taylor and a grandson. Survivors: wife Nadine Hunter McMahan; step-mother, Maddie Mack; children: Charles E. McMahan, Jr. Marilyn McMahan, Clyde D. MaMahan and wife Gloria, David E. McMahan and wife Renee, Paul Edward McMahan and wife Teresa and Christopher McMahan; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; brothers, Verlin Taylor and wife Patsy and Ola Taylor and wife Dorothy; step-brother, Harold Mack; sisters, Ann Hensley and husband Ralph, and Aline Turner and husband Kirby. Burial in Scott Cemetery of Anderson County. {Morgan County News}
McMILLON, EDNA 90, Ringgold, Ga, formerly of Wartburg, died (date not shown-abt last of April 1999). Preceded by sisters, Ethel Zumstein, Eloise Hilton and Edith Williams. Survivors: husband, J.W. McMillon; son, Bill McMillon; daughter, Minerva McMillon Kelley; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and niece Kathryn Buff. Burial in Anderson Cemetery, Ringgold, Ga. {Morgan County News}
McNEAL, ROY L., - age 79, of Wartburg, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999. He served as Mayor of The City of Wartburg for several terms and, at the time of his death was A City Alterman. He owned and operated McNeal Drugs for 23 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Ruby McNeal and wife, Essie Taylor McNeal. He was a Veteran of World War II. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa, of Knoxville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mae and Loyd Bailey of Sarasota, Fla., Mary Martha and Farrell Anderson of Crossville and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. [The Knoxville News Sentinel]
McNEW, MRS. KATTIE, age 101, formerly of Coalfield, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003 in Hillcrest Nursing Home in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie McNew. "Miss Kattie" was an active member of Middle Creek Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Coalfield Senior Citizen's Group, spending lots of time quilting with friends at the center. She had no children of her own, but was babysitter to many children in the community. The children loved her and considered her as a special grandmother. She was truly loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her nieces, Mary Catlett (W.S.) of Kodak, Tn., Marie (Virgil) Baker of Sparta, Tn., Ruth Ladd of River Ridge, Michigan; Great-Nephews, Lester (Robin) Mitchell and daughter, Lesley Joe (Wendy) Mitchell and daughter, Tiffany. And many other family members and close friends. She considered Jesse Kesterson and the late, June Kesterson as very special friends. The family will receive friends at Middle Creek Baptist Church in Coalfield on Thursday, July 3, 2003 from 11:00 to 1 :00 . The funeral service will begin at 1 pm with Bro. Mike Beach, Bro. Charles Ogle and Bro. Pete Ogle officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Davis Cemetery, Coalfield. [Morgan County News]
McNEW, SHELBY J., 62 Kingston, died Aug. 13, 1999. Preceded by parents Virgil and Alta Daughtery. Survivors, husband Don McNew; sons, David and Danny; daughters Anita Torres and Elisa Pride; sisters, Lena Vee Smit and Sona Fay Diden; brothers, E. L., W.B., and R.D. Daughtery; six grandchildren. Burial in Roane Memorial Gardens. [Morgan County News]
McPETERS, GEORGE 'VERNON' SR., 81, of Wartburg, died Oct. 16, 1994. Preceded in death by son James 'Jim' McPeters. Survivors: wife Helen Greene McPeters , daughters, Iris McPeters Greer of Knoxville, and Jane McPeters Price of Clinton; sons, Nathan Z. McPeters of Tx., George V. McPeters Jr. of Wartburg; K. Rod McPeters of Nashville, Steven A. McPeters of Oak Ridge, and Dr. William A. McPeters of Ga. Also, brothers, Everett, Louis and Leon of Wartburg; sisters, Edith Button of Colo; Agnes McGrew of Calif; June Wolf of Tx., Joyce Lowe of Lake City; 3 granddaughters, 5 grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Burial in Liberty Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
McPETERS, MRS. HELEN, beloved wife and mother, age 87 of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in the Lifecare Center of Morgan County. She was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her son, Ray Hargis, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Barbara. She is survived by her husband, John McPeters of Wartburg; Sons, John McPeters of Knoxville, Richard E. and Judy McPeters of Katy, Texas, and Robert and Judy McPeters of Murfreesboro, TN; Grandchildren, Kelly Ray and Lenore Hargis, Richie and Pamela McPeters, Johnathan and Larissa McPeters, Pamela, Zackery,and Danielle McPeters. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 7, 2005 from 12-2 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 2 pm in the chapel with Bro. Bill Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in Flat Fork Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]
McPETERS, JOHN JAMES, 93, a minister of God’s word for many years, passed away Oct. 8, 2005 in Alive Hospice in Nashville. In his passing he is reunited in eternal peace with his wife of 65 years, Helen A. McPeters, who died on April 5 of this year. They were member of Meadowview Baptist Church. He pastured several churches in Roane and Morgan counties. He was retired from Burlington Mills in Harriman. He enjoyed music, sports and farming. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Marion and Susan Shannon McPeters; son, Ray Hargis Jr. and daughter-in-law, Barbara Page Hargis; brothers, William, Archie and Inman McPeters; half-brother, Wilmer Dilbeck; and half-sister, Georgia Hamby. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, John D. McPeters of Knoxville, Richard E. and Judy McPeters of Katy, Texas, and Robert W. and Judy McPeters of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Richard Charles McPeters and wife Pamela of Katy, Pamela Ann McPeters of Katy, Jonathan McPeters and wife Larisa of Murfreesboro, Zachary McPeters and Danielle McPeters of Murfreesboro; brother, Charlie McPeters; and sisters, Jessie Wedgeworth and Tressie Gaskin, both of Wartburg. The family received friends Monday, Oct. 10, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Rev. Bill Goodman officiating. A graveside service was held Tuesday morning, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. in the Flat Fork Cemetery. [Roane County News]
MEADE, RILEY MEADE, JR., 83, Wartburg, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
in Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a retired electrician.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He gave his
life to Christ under the guidance of Bro. Stan Vespie, Lighthouse
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Meade, Sr. and
Amanda Hall Meade. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lillie Meade;
son, Ted Meade of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; daughter, Peggy Nock and husband
Warren Nock, II of Parksley, Va.; grandchildren, April Wessells of Oak
Hall, Va., and Stephanie Applebee of Coon Rapids, Minn.; and three
great-grandchildren, Amanda Chase, Riley Allmon and Cody Boeshans.
A memorial service was held at Schubert Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005 at 7 p.m. The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. [Roane County News]
MEADORS, JESSE ALLEN, 18, of Joyner community, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Meadors was an honors graduate at Coalfield High School. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club and was very active in the youth group at Union Baptist Church. He was on the high school basketball team and was very involved in motor cross racing and sport riding. Meadors also was a self-taught guitarist and enjoyed playing guitar with his brother and father. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ralph Meadors and Walter Brown. Mr. Meadors is survived by his parents, Randy and Deborah Brown Meadors; his brother, Jamison Meadors, a sophomore at Coalfield High School; his sister, Michelle Starcher of Westerville, Ohio; and his grandmothers, Elizabeth Brown of Oak Ridge and Marvelyn Meadors Alderman and her husband, Donald, of Olean, N.Y. He is also survived by his step-grandmother, Idella Meadors of Fort Myers, Fla.; his aunts, Lynn Brown and Robin Grossl and her husband, John; his uncles, Jeff Brown and his wife, Lynne, Rick Brown and his wife, Becky, Rodney Brown and his wife, Patti, and Rusty Meadors; and by many cousins and other family members. The funeral will be held at 8 tonight, Nov. 29, with the Rev. David Kunsman, the Rev. Jim Disney and the Rev. Michael Beach officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Union Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the church. Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg is in charge of arrangements. [The Oak Ridger]
MEDLIN, MAMIE, age 74, formerly of Oakdale, died 6/4/1965 in Hixon. Preceded by husband, C.R. Medlin who died 6/21/1955. Survivors: daughters Cynthia Riggs and Lillian Long; son, Robert Medlin; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Lillie Byrd. Burial, Lenoir City. [Morgan County News]
MEE, AVIS V. BYRD, 92, of Arden, N.C., died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, in Heather Glen at Ardenwoods Assisted Living, Arden. A native of Morgan County, she was the daughter of Jeff Lee and Belvia Hall Byrd, both of whom preceded her in death. While living in Rockwood, she was a homemaker and member of Rockwood United Methodist Church. In addition to her parens, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Sidney Mee. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Kathleen McNelly of Horse Shoe, N.C., and Nancy and Bob Plemons of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; sister, Katherine Dillon of Oak Ridge; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter. A memorial service will be at a later date in Rockwood. Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors, Hendersonville, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the hospice of the donor's choice.
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MEINEN, DENA JANE - 83, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, since 1969, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2003. Dena Jane was born January 16, 1920, the daughter of Noah Douglas and Lydia Florence Robins Byrd in Oakdale, Tennessee. Dena Jane had been a waitress before retiring and spending time with her husband, Albert. Dena Jane and Albert came to New Mexico from Toledo, Ohio. Dena Jane was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Lawrence Lee Byrd; and two sisters, Reba Headrick and Lois Ruth Smith. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Albert of Rio Rancho; one son, Charles Fredrick Meinen of Montreal, Canada; one sister, Nora Lou McKee and husband, James of Wedron, Ill.; and three brothers, Ernest Byrd and wife, Ada of Clinton, Tenn., Noah David Byrd and wife, Beulah of Harriman, Tenn. and Henry Paul Byrd and wife, Mary of Oakdale, Tenn.; sister in law, Ruth Renager of Toledo, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Chaplain Joann Palmer officiating. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary NM [Knoxville News Sentinal]
MELHORN, BRENDA CAROL SEXTON, 37, of Wartburg, died, March 23, 1989. Preceded in death by her father. J. R. Sexton and brother, David Brent Sexton. Survivors, husband, Larry Melhorn, sons, Scott and Thomas and mother Pauline Sexton of Petros. Also, brothers, Robert Merrill and Thomas Sexton of Wartburg, and sisters, Katy Weatherford and Sherry Lamance , both of Oak Ridge. Interment in Patterson Cemetery. (Morgan County News)
MELHORN, COLBY - age 8, of the Joyner Community, passed away Saturday evening, April 20, 2002. He was a 2nd grade student at Petros Joyner Elementary School. Colby enjoyed hunting and fishing, and riding his 4-Wheeler. He is survived by his parents, Kenny Ray and Connie (Norris) Melhorn of Joyner; sister, Courtney Melhorn of Joyner; grandparents, Ray and Ann Melhorn of Joyner, and Lawrence and Rose Norris of Sunbright; great-grandmother, Christine Norris of Deer Lodge, and several other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Monday evening, April 22, 2002, from 6-9 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be Tuesday morning, April 23, 2002, 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Pfaff officiating. Interment will follow in Ray Melhorn family cemetery in the Joyner Community. [Morgan County News]
MELHORN,
GEORGE DEAN, 68, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2002, in his home on
Gobey Road, Lancing. He was born Feb. 22, 1933 in Camp Austin.
He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wartburg. He was
a very dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He served in the
Army Infantry in Germany. George was a farmer all of his life and
loved the soil and was the first farmer in Morgan County to use modern
scientific farming methods, such as crop rotation and the proper usage
of fertilizer. As a farmer, George supplied much of Morgan County
with hay and corn. George was a foster parent and an inspiration
to many. He will be loved and missed by all. He was preceded
in death by his daughter Patricia Ann Melhorn Thomas; and parents
Walter Sr., and Elsie Melhorn. He is survived by his loving wife
of 46 years Shelby Young Melhorn; son George Ed Melhorn and wife Donna
of Wartburg; son-in-law Johnny Thomas of Oneida; foster son Ricky Jones
and wife Camellia of Wartburg; grandchildren Candance and husband Jeff
Melton and Brittany and Geroge Alexander "Alex" Melhorn; brothers, Walter
Melhorn, Jr. of Oakdale, Henry and wife Rehnea Melhorn of Oliver Springs
and Ray and wife Ann Melhorn of Oliver Springs; foster grandchildren
Katie, Patrick and Sara Jones; sisters Jessie Reynolds of Chattanooga,
Betty and husband Doug Cloud of Rockwood and Brenda Melhorn of Rockwood;
dear friend and hunting buddy Sam Hurt of Oak Ridge; and a host of relatives
and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday Jan. 27, 2002 at 2
p. m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wartburg, with Pastor Robert Pfaff
offficiating. Interment was in the family cemetery, Lancing.
The family received friends Saturday evening from 6 to 9 p. m. in Schubert
Funeral Home, Wartburg. The pallbearers were Donnie Jones, Ted Melhorn,
Michael Melhorn, Robert L. Melhorn, Tony Melhorn, Tim Melhorn, Kenny Melhorn,
Tim Noe, Sam Hurt, Lyndon Hurt, Don McCullough, Noah Beasley and Charles
R. (Sonny) Sumner. [Morgan County News]
MELHORN, LINDA JACKSON, age 67, of Oakdale, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, in Rockwood Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsey Jackson. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Don Jackson of Rockwood, Scott and Penny Jackson of Oakdale and Jimmy Jackson of California; daughter, Elizabeth Jackson of Oak Ridge; brother, Tony Lee Shillings; sister, Betty Lou Moore; grandchildren, Coty Jackson and Kyle Jackson, both of Oakdale, Luke Jackson of Rockwood and Morgan Houting and Tommy Kirksinger, both of Michigan.Graveside service and burial were at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale, with the Rev. Ben Whittenbarger officiating. Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, was in charge of arrangements. [Roane County News]
MELHORN , ROSALENE SUMMERS 68, died Dec. 5, 1997. Preced by son, Stephen Melhorn and parents Charlie and Effie Bingham Summers. Survivors: husband of 50 years, Walter Melhorn, Jr; sons, James Ted and wife Geneva Melhorn and Robert and wife, Gerrilyn Melhorn; daughter, Nancy Melhorn Hamby, 6 grandchildren; sister, Betty Basler. Interment in Camp Austin Cemetery, Oakdale. [Morgan County News]
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MELHORN, MR. WALTER JR. - age 78 of Oakdale, passed away Wednesday April 11, 2007 at U. T. Hospital. Owner of Melhorn Grocery for over forty years. He was preceded in death by: wife, Rosalene Summers Melhorn; infant son, Steve Melhorn; brother, George Dean Melhorn. Mr. Melhorn is survived by: daughter, Nancy Hamby of Georgia; sons and daughters-in-law, Ted and Geneva Melhorn of Lancing; Bobby and G. G. Melhorn of Oakdale; grandchildren, Paula Powers, Bridget Smith, Bretta Melhorn, Kandy Martin, Bobbie Lyn Summers and Hollie Walraven; great-grandchildren, Maverick and Dawson Smith, Trenton and Shaylyn Melhorn, Joseph and Anna Summers; sisters, Jessie Lee Reynolds, Betty Cloud, Brenda Melhorn; sister-in-law, Shelby Melhorn; brothers, Henry Melhorn and Ray Melhorn; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday April 13, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside service will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Camp Austin Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
MELHORN, STELLA MARIE HAMBY - age 90 of Wartburg, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2005 in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge . She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wartburg and also a 1936 graduate of Oakdale High School. She was preceded in death by her husband; F. Edmond Melhorn, infant children; James and Virginia, parents; William and Clara Ruppe Hamby, sister; Katie Hamby, brother; Charles Hamby, daughter-in-law; Brenda Sexton Melhorn, grandson; Joseph Melhorn, great-grandson; Alex Goins, great- granddaughter; Neeley Elisabeth Prince. Survived by daughters; Shirley Jean (Wes) Bridwell of Lafayette, Tn., Millie Norma Prince of Morristown, Tn., Faye (Milton) Armstrong of Knoxville, Tn., Vicky (Earl) Donald of Clinton, Tn. and Jerri Melhorn ( Jerry) Amonett of Oak Ridge, Tn.; sons; David Sr. (Betty) Melhorn of Wartburg, Donald (Ruth) Melhorn of Wartburg, Stanley (Connie) Melhorn of Knoxville, Larry Melhorn of Wartburg and Michael (Doris) Melhorn of Lancing; 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; also several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; sisters; Loella Melhorn of Kingston, Tn., Wilma Walker of Harriman, Tn. and Lena Henley of Oliver Springs, Tn.; brother; Fred Hamby of Coalfield. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, December 4, 2005 at Schubert Funeral Home Wartburg from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 with Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside services will be December 5, 2005, 11:00 a.m. in Camp Austin Church cemetery, Oakdale. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Melhorn family fund for her grandson, David (Henry) Melhorn Jr. who is awaiting a heart transplant at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tn. [Knoxville News Sentinal]
New River Native Dies At Home
MELHORN, MRS. RECTIE RUSSIA DAUGHTERY, 79, Clinton died 4:30 p.m. May 23, 1979 at her home. She had been disabled since a 1962 automobile accident.She was the wife of Ben O. Melhorn, a Morgan County farmer who died in 1971.Mrs. Melhorn was a native of New River and the daughter of the late Daniel and Susie Jane Daugherty.She enjoyed sewing.Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Delcie Daugherty of Clinton and Mrs. Dallie Brannon of Wartburg and a brother Wayne Daugherty of Clinton.Funeral services were held Saturday at Martin Funeral Home chapel in Clinton with the Rev.Ronald Guthrie officiating.
Burial was in Union Cemetery near Wartburg. [Clinton Courier May 31, 1979]
MELHORN,
TOMMY "TOM", 65, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 7, 2002
in a local hospital. He was born in Fork Mountain and had lived in Panama
City for 18 years. In 1953, he joined the U.S. Army, where he stayed 23
years, serving in Korea and two terms in Vietnam. Tom received two Bronze
Stars, and two Meritorious Service Medals, National Defense Service Medal
with Stars for Korea and Vietnam and the U.S. Army Commendation Medal.
He received a Certificate in Tool and Die Engineering at Columbus Vo-Tech
School and received an AA Degree in Business Administration from Phillips
College. Mr. Melhorn retired as foreman of the drainage crew of the City
of Panama City Street Dept. after 17 years of service. He was an avid fisherman
and gardener and loved spending time with his family and friends. He was
also a member of the Hiland Park Baptist Church. He was preceded in death
by his father Herman Melhorn and his brother Herman Melhorn Jr. He is survived
by his wife of 37 years Sue Melhorn of Panama City; four daughters Debra
Gorsuch and her husband Casey of Wartburg, Denita Cook and her husband
Steve of Lynn Haven and Rehnada Sandlin and her husband Andy and Marie
Melhorn, all of Panama City; four grandchildren Tyler Gorsuch, Kristen
Cook, Michael Cook and Kara Cook; his mother A. Marie Melhorn of Wartburg;
six brothers George Melhorn an his wife Annie of Wartburg, Jim Melhorn
of Elwood, Ill., Jessie Melhorn and his wife Shelia of Coalfield, David
Melhorn and his wife Kathy of Wilmington, Ill., Harold Melhorn and his
wife Judy of Minooka, Ill., and Claude Melhorn of Wartburg; a sister Anna
Human of Wartburg; sisters-in-law Nell Russell and Her husband James of
Dothan, Al., Sandra Ivey and her husband Bill of Panama City and
Annie Glynn Brooks and her husband W.C. of Dothan; brothers-in-law Kent
Lee and his wife Janie of New Brockton, Al; a special friend and fishing
and gardening partner Bo Johns and his wife Mary of Panama City; and numerous
nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 10,
2002 at 2 p.m. in the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don
Pickerill, the Rev. Sue Nelson, the Rev. Stephen Pettijohn, the Rev. Mitchell
Lee and Pastor Phil Edwards officiating. Interment with full military honors
followed from Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Greg Lee,
Jerry Newman, Tommy Ivey, Robert Whitmer, R.D. Whittaker, and Bo Johns.
Honorary pallbearers included the employees of the Street Dept. of the
City Of Panama City. The family recieved friends Wednesday Jan. 9, 2002
from 6 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. A special thanks to the staff of
the Pulmonary Unit at Bay Medical and to Dr. Cvitkovich. Kent-Forest Lawn
Funeral Home, Florida, was in charge of the arrangements.[Morgan County
News]
MELROY, DOROTHY GENEVA LONG, 86, Carlisle, Pa., formerly of Petros, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005. She was preceded in death by husband, Fred Melroy, Sr.; parents, Riley and Bessie Long; brothers, Ed, Owen, Alvin, Orton (Slick), Harold, Gilbert and Floyd (Hoot); and sisters, Kay and Herlene. She is survived by daughter, Jan Melroy of Carlisle; son, Fred Melroy, Jr. of Medford Lakes, N.J.; sisters, Mary Davis of Petros and Janice Hurt of Wichita, Kan.; and brother, Dr. Don Long of Knoxville. The service was conducted Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005 in Indian Town Gap National Cemetery, Harrisburg, Pa., with Dr. Don Long officiating. [Roane County News]
MELTON, ARTIE ELIZABETH POTTER, age 101, of Clear Creek, died 9/14/1965 in Eagan, TN. Preceded by husband, William Melton. Survivors, son, Ray; daughters, Mrs. Dock Davidson, Mary Brown and Amanda Hall; sister, Mrs. John Howard; 42 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. [Morgan County News]
MELTON, BRIAN MATTHEW, 41, of Coalfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at his home. Born June 14, 1965, in Oak Ridge, he has lived in the Oliver Springs area all his life. He was a member of Gallaher Baptist Church and was employed at Coors Tek in Oak Ridge. He was prece