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March 9 1972
Luther Barton Badron, 77, died March 4 at Jellico Municipal
Hospital. He is survived by two daughters Mrs. J. M. Hatfield and Mrs. William
Allen both of Lafollette one son, Lewis Badron also of Lafollette one brother
Austin Badron of Pensacola Fla., 14 grandchildren and 10 great grand children
several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at
2 p.m. Tuesday at Walters Chapel by the Rev. Bill Hembree. Burial ws in Bakers
Forge Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home, Lafollette was in charge of arrangements.
Lafollette Press
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
March 9 1972
Card Of Thanks
The family of Lassie Ayers Baird wishes to express their
appreciation and the food from friends of the family. We would also like to
thank the nurses at Lafollette Community Hospital and Dr. John Pryse, South
Cumberland Church of God, The Eastern Star Caryville Chapter, and the Rev. W.E.
Wright and Rev. Edwin Webb. Daughter Mrs. Joe Roach, Sons Haskel and R.L. Ayers
Step-daughter Mrs. Joe Harmon (or Human).
Lafollette Press
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
Sept. 2, 1972
Margaret Baird, -Born May 11, 1926. Died Sept. 2,
1972. Survivors: husband, Earnest Baird, of Elk Valley, Tenn.; 3
sons, Sherman Rich of Wauson, Ohio, James Rich, of Elk Valley, Tenn., Albert
Baird of Elk Valley, Tenn.; mother, Mrs. Lillie Terry, of Elk Valley, Tenn.; l
sister Mrs. Viola Posey, of Oneida; 2 brothers, Austin Terry of Wauson, Ohio,
L.C. Terry, of Cincinnati, Ohio; 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the
Lick Fork Baptist Church. We believe our loss is her gain in glory.
Janurary 19, 1962
Minerva Baird, -Born April 11, 1876, died Jan. 19, 1962.
She professed a hope in Christ when she was a young girl and united with the
church about 26 years ago. She was a faithful member. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Phillips of Corbin, Ky.; one sister, Mrs.
Bessie Baker of Elk Valley, Tennessee. Two brothers, George Gibson of
Knoxville and Albert Gibson of Elk Valley, Tennessee and nine grand children and
12 great-grand children and three great great grandchildren and a host of
friends and relatives.
April 9,1994 John David Baxter Jr.,55,of Andersonville died
Saturday night in Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Mr.Baxter,a veteran of
the Army,was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell.He was employee of the
Knoxville News-Sentinel and former employee of Dempster Brothers,with 28 years
service. Survivors include his wife,Delores Seiber Baxter,son and
daughter-in-law,John and Mary Lou Baxter of Irving,Texas.,father-in-law and
mother-in-law,Fred and Leora Seiber,brother,Robert Baxter of Knoxville, sisters,
Ann Hatmaker of Heiskell and Morgan Childs of Harriman. Services were Tuesday in
Temple Baptist Church with pastor Clarence Sexton and son,the Rev.Matt Sexton
officiating.Weaver's Cumberland Memorial Chapel was in charge of
arrangements.
Aug.3,1961 81-year-old Dies Monday Mrs.Ida Herrell
Beets,81,the widow of J.D.Beets,died at 2:50p.m.Monday at her home on Clinton
Rt.4 Funeral services were held at 3p.m.Wednesday at the Farmer Grove Baptist of
which she was a member with the Rev.Luther Wilson and the Rev.Wayne
Province officiating.Burial was in the Zion Cemetery with Martin Funeral Home of
Clinton in charge.Survivors include one son,Fred Beets Clinton Rt.4,brother, Lon
Herrell Lake City.
September 14, 2001
Steven Duran Blankenship, age 43, passed away suddenly Friday
September 14, 2001 at his home. He was preceded in death by Father Luther
Blankenship. Survivors, Mother, Sallie Blankenship, Jacksboro Brother, James
Teague, Nashville Sister Judy Ray, Florida Niece and Nephew, Hannah Lambert and
Fabian Ray, Great Nieces, Hannah and Summer Lambert. Funeral services at 8 pm
Sunday September 16 2001 at Cross Chapel with Rev. Don Reynolds officiating.
Interment at 11 am Monday September 17 2001 at Woodlawn Cemetery Family will
recieve friends 6 to 8 pm Sunday prior to service arrangements by Cross Funeral
Home La Follette
This Obit by Rev. Don Reynolds
Aug.20,1970
Irvin Braden,63,Former Squire,Dies Irvin Braden,63,for 20
years a Funeral Director at Martin Funeral Home in Lake City,died of a heart
attack Friday morning after he went to work.He resided at 604 Church St.in Lake
City.Braden was elected a member of Anderson County Court on Aug.5,194? and
served one term.He also served on the Lake City Board of Mayor and Commission
from 1961 to 1963,in charge of the department of safety.Earlier employment was
with Cambria Coal Co.at Briceville and as a sercurity gyard in Oak Ridge.Braden
belonged to Cystal Lodge ?? F&A.M. at Briceville.He was a deacon at Main
Street Baptist Church.Services were at 3p.m.Sunday at his church with the
Rev.Edsel West officiating. Burial was in Sulphur Springs Cemetery.He leaves his
wife,Mrs.Josephine Goodykootz Braden,a son,Rex Braden of Boise,Idaho.,three
daughters,Mrs.Robert(Lucille)Foust of Clinton,Mrs.Loy(Noleeka)Marshall of
Dallas,and Mrs.Lawrence(Coleen)Myers of Tucson,Ariz.,10 grandchildren,two
brothers,Oscar Braden and Walker Braden both of Briceville,two
sisters,Mrs.Frances McMann of Blaine and Mrs.Nellie Galbraith of Oliver
Springs.
February 4 1935
Brother Samuel Brantley was born October 22 1867. Died February
4th 1935. Brother Brantley professed a hope in his youthful days and about
January 1894 He joined the Primative Baptist Church at Mossey Springs and lived
a faithful member until death. Brother Brantley was public in prayer. He leaves
a widow, six sons three daughters and a host of brethen and friends to mourn.
But we have the evidence that our loss is his gain.
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
November 6, 1962
D.K. Bridges, -Was born the third day of March, 1879 and passed
away November 6, 1962. He was married to Linda Freels the 26th day of
April, 1900, to this union was born 13 children, 9 of the children and his
companion preceded him in death. He professed a hope in Christ and joined
the Capuchine Church and remained a member of that church till 1949, then
bringing his letter to Lick Fork Church where he remained a faithful member
until death. He leaves 3 daughters, Nola Lowe, Knoxville, Flora Wells and
Clara Jeffers of Clinton, one son, Andy Bridges of Elk Valley, 11 grandchildren,
16 great-grandchildren.
Esley Bridges, -69, of Elk Valley, passed away early Wednesday
morning at Jellico Municipal Hospital. Retired lumber worker and a member
of Elk Fork Baptist Church, where he was trustee for 40 years.
Survivors: wife, Mrs. Sylvia Bridges of Elk Valley; five daughters, Mrs.
Velma Long of Elk Valley, Mrs. Geneva Marcum of Pioneer, Mrs. Lois Antrian of
Knoxville, Mrs. Ruby Baird of Ohio, Mrs. Nellie Neal of Pioneer; five brothers,
Kelly of Oneida, Virgil of Jellico, Eckley of Elk Valley, Verdie of Kentucky,
James Bridges of Winfield; four sisters, Mrs. Dora Cross and Mrs. Marie Wilson,
both of Oneida, Laura Bridges of Elk Valley, Mrs. Lessie Chambers, Oneida; 15
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday
at Elk Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Ballard Sweeney, Rev. Roe Chitwood and Rev.
J.C. Murray officiating. Interment in Valley View Cemetery.
March 9 1972
Mary Elizabeth Brown, 72, of Route 2 Lafollette died Friday in
Oakwoods Hospital in Dearborne Mich. Survivors include her husband George L.
Brown of Route 2 Lafollette Five daughters Mrs. Maude Sheets, Mrs. Betty Mongar
both of Melvindale Mich., Mrs. Mary Rogers of Pensacola Fla., LaFrona
Christopher of Norris Mrs. Juanita Riggsbee of Lafollette two sons, Hugh L.
Brown of Taylor Mich., Harley C. Brown of Flatrock Mich., four sisters Mrs.
Atlas Thayer of Amhurst Ohio Mrs. Mike Jones of Robbins Tenn Mrs. Carl
Richardson and Mrs. Steve Ford both of Lafollette four brothers Monroe Moffett
of Spring City Tenn Hugh Moffett of Robbins Theoadore Moffett of Amhurst Ohio
and Clyde Moffett of Speedwell 15 grandchildren and five great grand children.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Grantsboro Baptist Church by the
Rev. Bill Maxwell and the Rev. Donald LaBelle Burial was in Grantsboro Cemetery.
Walters Funeral Home Lafollette was in charge of arrangements.
Lafollette Press
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
Card Of Thanks
The family of Mary E. Brown wishes to thank everyone for their
kindness during the death of their mother. A special thanks to Rev. Donald
LaBelle, and Bill Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ratcliff for this music. Also
thanks to the First Baptist Church and Grantsboro Church, and Daughters of
America Lodge Hope Council #95 also for all the beautiful flowers and thanks to
Walters Funeral Home.
Husband George L. Brown and Family
March 9 1972
Mrs. Roxie W. Brown, 70, Route 3, Lafollette. Wife of the Rev.
Horace Brown died Wednesday afternoon. She was a member of the Indian Bluff
Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Rev. Horace Brown of Route 3
Lafollette One son Grover of Lafollette tyhree brothers Fletcher, Beecher, and
Wayne Ward; four grandchildren Lewis Brown Mrs. Joyce Lowe Arnold Brown and Tim
Brown and one great grand child. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday
at Martins Chapel by the Rev. Earnest Goins and the Rev. Kelly Byrd Burial was
in Campbell Memerial Gardens. Martins Funeral Home Lafollette was in charge of
arrangements.
Lafollette Press
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
April 6,1936 Claude Bullock, 8 months, died at the home of the
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonzo Bullock, last Tuesday afternoon, after a short
illness. The family lived near Coal Creek. Surviving are; the parents, Mr.and
Mrs.Bullock and four brothers, and sisters. Funeral services were held last
Wednesday at 1p.m. at the home with the Rev. H. L. Hutchins officiating. Burial
was in Bakers Ford Cemetery.Martin Funeral Home was in charge.Buried in Bakers
Forge Cemetery with the following dates on headstone, b. Nov. 29, 1935 d. July
29, 1936.
Submitted By Joan
Davis Wilson
Jan.26,1984 Mrs.Bullock,89,Dies At Wayside A member of
Fraterville Baptist Church,Mrs.Nora Ann Vowell Bullock,89,formerly of Lake City,
died ay Wayside Health Care Center near Norris.Mrs.Bullock was born and raised
in the Coal Creek community,now known as Lake City.She was the widow of John
F.Bullock,who died 10 years ago. She enjoyed raising a family and her hobbies
include quilting and gardening.She is survived by two daughters, Mrs.Lorene
Leinart of Clinton and Mrs.Magaline Stout of Mt.Clement,Mich.,four sons,Joe
Bullock of Lake City, George Bullock of Knoxville,Frank and Willard Bullock,both
of Lake Station,Ind.24 grandchildren,14 great-grandchildren, two
sisters,Mrs.Mossie Bullock and Jennie Vowell,both of Clinton,and a
brother,Luther Vowell of Lake City. Funeral services were held Monday at Martin
Funeral Home in Lake City with the Revs.Elbert Baird and Jimmy Ault
officiating.Burial was in Tennessee Valley Memory
Garden.
February 8, 1997
Ovie Bullock, 43, of 418 S. Ave., LaFollette, died Thursday, Feb.
8, at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of the Round
Baptist Church. Mr. Bullock was preceded in death by parents Hobert and Tasie
McKamey Bullock. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Bullock of
LaFollette; sons Adam Bullock of Caryville, Joey William Bullock of LaFollette,
and Franklin Reynolds of Mich.; daughters Crystal Gail Seiber of
Caryville, Jessica Rose Bullock and Hope Renae Bullock, both of Lafollette,
and Anna Hatfield of Eagen; brothers Archie Bullock of Halls, Arlie Bullock
of Powell, and Larry and Ellis Bullock, both of Caryville; sisters Alice Loy of
Clinton, Haley Bullock and Pernice Bullock of Caryville, and Pearl Phillips of
Powell; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 11,
in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Phillips and
Jimmy Rutherford officiating. Interment was held in the Campbell Memorial
Gardens. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette was in charge of
arrangements.
August 2, 1956 Mrs. Bunch Dies At Wartburg
Mrs. Amanda Bunch, 68, died Friday morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs.Gertie Bunch of Wartburg Rt1. Survivors include five sons, Willie
Bunch of Lansing Rt 2, Ralph, Raymond, and Elmer all of Fork Mountain, James of
Wartburg Rt 1, two daughters, Mrs. Gertie Bunch and Mrs. Stella Overton of Fork
Mountain, two brothers, Willie Byrge of Florida and John E. Byrge of Clinton Rt
5, two half-brothers, Charlie Byrge of Lafollette and Harvey Byrge of Detroit,
Mich., two sisters, Mrs. Delia Craig of Clinton Rt 5, and Emily SEIBER of
Charley's Branch, one half-sister, Mrs.Laura Bunch of Rosedale, 22
grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.Funeral services were Saturday at
the Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Owen Portwood officiating. Burial was in
Phillips Cemetery at Rosedale.Martin of Lake City was in
charge. Submitted by Susie
Bullock
July 25,1940
I.J. Bunch,66,died Monday at his home at Caryville.He is survived
by his widow,and six sons, Walter,Jesse,J.R.,Eblen,Kermit,and Burley,all of
Caryville, Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10a.m. at Bear Wallow
Church,conducted by Rev. John Paul .Burial was in the Bunch cemetery near
Rosedale.Martin was in charge.
Brother D.W. Bundren was born January 1 1886 professed faith in
Christ at an early age and joined the Church at Salem June 1905 and was ordained
a deacon and held that office till death. A wife seven children, the church and
a host of friends survive him.
taken from Powells Valley Association
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
July 31,1994 Esco E.Burress,68,of Clinton died Sunday in
Methodist Center of Oak Ridge.Mr.Burress was born Feb.28,1926 in Anderson
County.the son of Hobart and Hobart Jane Hoskins Burress.He was a maintenance
supervisor for ORAU,a member of anderson County Beer Board,and a member of First
Baptist Vhurch.Mr.Burress served in World War II with the U.S. Air Force.He was
preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his wife, Juanita W.Burress
of Clinton,one son,Scott Burress of Jacksonville,Fla.two daughters and
sons-in-law, Kathy and Bill Pemberton of Middlesboro,KY.,and Sheree and Walter
Long of Old Town,Fla.grandchildren, Stephanie and husband,Michael Brock,Mack
Miller,Gary Miller,Nicole Pemberton and Chance Long,one
great-grandson,Justin Brock,brother,Louis Burress of Knoxville,sisters,Iva Deane
Harber of Clinton, and Patsy Guenther of Nashville,several nieces and
nephews,and mother-in-law,Sammie West of Clinton. Funeral services was Monday in
Clinton First Baptist Church with the Rev.Samuel Dean and Rev.Joe
Bridges officiating.Burial was Tuesday in Tennessee Valley Memory
Gardens.Holley Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements
April 10,1994 Mary Lester Burris,61,of Lake City,died April 10
in Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Services were held Tuesday in Lake
City Christian Fellowship Church with the Rev.Justin Phillips and the Rev.Arthur
Kiser officiating.Burial was Wednesday in Circle Cemetery in Briceville.Cox
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement.Mrs.Burris was born July 20,1932 in
Briceville.a homemaker, her family said she enjoyed gardening and raising
flowers.She attended Lake City Christian Fellowship Church.Her husband,Tom
Burris,parents,Sam and Marjorie Lester,and a brother,Sammie H.Lester, preceded
her in death.Survivors include daughters,Margie Lawson of Lake City,Debbie
Racketts and husband John,of Brooksville,Ohio,Pamela Hatmaker and husband
Jerry,of Briceville,Mary Nell Moore of Caryville,grandchildren,Lori Wilson,Joe
Lawson,Bobby Hoblit,Susan Hoblit,Jacob Racketts,John Racketts Jr, Dennis
Hatmaker,Debbie Hatmaker and Darlene Hatmaker,great-grandsons,Joshua Wilson and
Jordon Wilson, a sister,Beatrice Miller and husband,Gene,of Lake City,a
brother,George Lester of Tampa,Fla.
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