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June 14 2004
Ellen Siler Marcum, age 81 of Middlesboro died June 14 at the
Middlesboro ARH. She was born Oct. 26, 1922 in Pruden the daughter of the late
Joe and Pearl Baker Siler. She was a member of the Fonde Baptist Church where
she served as secretary-treasurer for many years. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Ralph Marcum; parents. She is survived by her daughter, Betty and
husband, Donnie Powers of Cumberland Gap; son, Larry and wife, Debbie Marcum of
Middlesboro; grandchildren, Kris Wilburn, Phillip Powers, James Ralph Marcum,
Robin Freeman and Michael Marcum; six great grandchildren; sisters, Opal Orick
of LaFollette and Mary Hummell of Louisville, Ky; brothers, Joe Siler, Salt
Lick, Ky, Rusty Siler, London, Ky; special sister-in-law, Mary Kelly; special
friends, Georgia Powers and Elta Garland. Funeral services were June 17 at the
Creech Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Powers and Rusty Siler presiding. Music was
provided by the Powers family. Interment was in the Green Hills Memorial Garden.
Pallbearers were Denny Orick, Phillip Powers, Conley Wilburn, Jr., James Ralph
Marcum, Michael Marcum, Teddy Freeman and Robert Wilson. Creech Funeral Home was
in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press
August 19, 2004
Margaret McClary Masden "Mema" Marion, - age 77, of Caryville (in
the Ridgewood community) passed away Thursday, August 19, 2004 at her residence.
She was a member of Lake City United Methodist Church where she was
organist/pianist for 20+ years. She also was a member of the choir. She formed
and played in the rhythm band at the Lake City Nursing Home. She was a member of
the Keen Club at Lake City. She taught school in the Campbell County School
System for 34 years. She was preceded in death by parents, William Thomas &
Nell Elizabeth Masden; sisters, Mary Helen "Juicy" Miller, Elizabeth Masden;
brother, Willliam Thomas "Budge" Masden. Survivors: husband, Matt Marion of
Caryville, Tn.; daughters, Cindy Chadwell & husband, Jim, of Caryville, Tn.,
Donna Byrd & husband, Richard, of Clarksville, Tn., Dr. Jenny Byrd &
husband, Dr. David Byrd, of Athens, Tn.; grandchildren, Kim Campbell &
husband, Dr. Keith Campbell, Knoxville, Tn., Jamey Chadwell, Jonathon Chadwell,
Kristin Byrd, Wes Byrd, Todd Marion & wife, Rachel, Katie Byrd & Will
Byrd; special great granddaughter, Collins McClary "Angel" Campbell; special
great grandsons, Dalton, Levi, & Steele Marion; sister, Margie Rose &
husband, Glenn, of Etowah, Tn.; several nieces & nephews. The family will
receive friends on Saturday, August 21, 2004 from 6 to 8 PM at the Lake City
United Methodist Church with funeral service to follow at the church at 8:00 PM
with Rev. Brenda Poole officiating. Interment will be Sunday, August 22, 2004 at
3:00 PM at the Green Hill Cemetery in Etowah, Tennessee. In Lieu of Flowers,
donations may be made to the Lake City United Methodist Church. Holley-Gamble
Funeral Home in Lake City in charge of all arrangements.
The Knoxville News Sentinel
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
June 18 2004
John Lee Marlow, age 65 of Clairfield died June 18 at the Jellico
Community Hosptial. He was born Oct. 22, 1938 at Jellico, the son of the late
Franchie and Martha Evans Marlow. He is survived by his ex-wife, Darlene Terry
of White Oak; daughter, Donna Bell of Roses Creek; sons, Jimmy Marlow, White
Oak, Johnny L. Marlow, LaFollette; nine grandchildren; brother, Lloyd Marlow,
LaFollette. Graveside services were June 21 at the Odd Fellow Cemetery with Rev.
Cotton Pittman officiating. Cox and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements. LaFollette Press
October 4, 2003
Viola G. Marlow, 96, of Louisville, died Saturday, October 4,
2003, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home. Born in Limestone County, AL, she
was the former Viola Hall, retired former owner of the old Marlow
Department Store and a member of Southeast Christian Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Alvie D. Marlow. She is survived by her son, Silas
R. Marlow and his wife, Gloria Marlow; grandchildren, Cherry Flener and her
husband, Wesley Flener, Vicki Woodrum and her husband, Dana Woodrum and Donna
Barnett; great-grandchildren, Melissa Campbell, Tracy Flener, Danille
Woodrum, Carrie Woodrum and Nathaniel Woodrum; and great-great-
grandchildren, Matthew Smith, Billy Campbell, Alex Campbell and Amy
Campbell. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 7,
2003, at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd., with
burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens-West. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m.
Monday, October 6, 2003, at the funeral home. The
Courier-Journal
October 2004
Christine Blank Marquis, age 72 of Caryville, passed away Sunday
morning at her home. Preceded in death by: parents, Carl & Flossie Sissom
Blank; brother, Howard Blank; sisters, Wilma Welch, Mary Louise Munguia &
Carlene Madron. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Survivors: husband,
Ted Marquis of Caryville; sons, Bruce Welch, New Lebanon, Ohio, Bart & wife
Jennifer Welch, Powell; daughters, Faye Ebright & husband John, Caryville,
Dora England, Germantown, Ohio, Joyce Sharp, Knoxville; 14 grandchildren; 13
great grandchildren; brother, Johnnie Blank, Rockwood; stepchildren, Ted A.
Marquis & Cathy Jo Dibley; several nieces & nephews, cousins &
friends. Funeral services 8 p.m. Tuesday, Cross Chapel, Rev. Steve Elkins
officiating. Family & friends will meet at Oddfellows Cemetery in Rockwood
at 10 a.m. Wednesday for internment services. Family request that memorials be
made to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Attn: Memorial
Dept. The family will receive friends 6 till 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Cross Funeral
Home.
The Knoxville News Sentienel
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February 29 1972
Sidney M. Mayfield, 77 of Jellico, died at Lafollette Community
Hospital February 29 at 12;35 p.m. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mary Carroll
Mayfield four sons Billy and Sidney Mayfield Jr. both of Cincinnati, Ohio Loyd
Mayfield of Virginia Beach Virginia and Bob Mayfield of Pikeville Ky. two
daughters Mrs. Bessie Ray of Cincinnati Ohio and Mrs. Gladys Wyatt of Grundy Va.
three brothers Ed Mayfield of Corbin Ky and John and Jack Mayfield both of
Dayton Ohio. sisters Mrs. Piney H?? of Williamsburg Ky and Mrs. Fannie Bunch of
??? 14 grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at
Ellisons Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ralph Leach, Burial was at Highland
Cemetery, Williamsburg Ky. His grandchildren were pall bearers. Ellison Funeral
Home of Jellico, was in charge of the arrangements. La Follette
Press
Submitted By Melissa Fannin
September 4 2004
Rogers Alonzo "Doc" Mefford of Lake City Sept. 4 at the Methodist
Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was employed by the Exxon Corporation. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Theodore R. & Virginia Brown Medford. He
is survived by his sister, Faye Mefford, Lake City; aunts and uncles, Mary Lou
Phillips and Faye and Herman Mefford all of Jacksboro; several nieces, nephews
and a host of dear friends who helped him at any time they were needed. Memorial
services will be held Sept. 11 at the Martin Wilson Chapel with Tim Mefford
officiating. Interment will be in Campbell Memorial Gardens. Martin Wilson
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The Lafollette
Press
Feb.25,1994 Donald E.Miller,60,of Cleveland,Ohio,died Feb.25
in his home.Mr.Miller was born March 1,1933 in Cambria County,Pennsylvania.He
worked as a supervisor for a salvage company.Survivors include his wife,Clara
Burris Miller of Cleveland,formerly of Lake City,a son,Donald Miller and a
daughter,Pat Hupcej,both of Cleveland,stepson,James Parks and wife Diane of Lake
City, nine grandchildren,three great grandchildren,sisters,Ruth Emmel,Shirley
Sanchez,Dorothy Krivac, Darlene Orosz all of Cleveland,Phyllis Fleischhans of
North Ridgeville,Ohio,a brother,Joe Miller of Cleveland. Graveside services will
be 2p.m.Thursday in Anderson Memorial Gardens with the Rev.Floyd Powell
officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9p.m. Wednesday in Cox Funeral
Home in Lake City
Feb.25,1994 Funeral services were held for Grace Miller,94,of
Jacksboro Rt.1,on Sunday in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City.The Rev.Don
Whited,the Rev.Fred Walden and the Rev.J.T.Leach officiated.Burial was Monday in
Marlow Cemetery.Mrs.Miller died Feb.25 in Lake City Health Care Center.she was a
member of Cherry Bottom Baptist Church.Her husband,Mack Miller,parents,Thomas
and Parisada Marlow,four children, Billy Thomas,Raymond,Charles Edward and Alma
Jean Miller,and a granddaughter,Patricia Ballew,preceded her
in death.Survivors include daughters,Charlene Parks and Lillian Queener both
of Jacksboro,Jeanie Edwards of Flint,Mich,Glenna Sue Ward of Dayton,Ohio,20
grandchildren,32 great-grandchildren,nine great-great-grandchildren, several
nieces and nephews and many other relatives.
Aug. 18. 2004
William E. Miller of Dayton, OH, formerly of Jacksboro died Aug.
18. He was born March 29, 1923. He was a veteran of World War II and retired
from General Motors in Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents,
James and Ella Mae Miller; brothers, Homer Lee and James "Luddy" Miller;
sisters, Emma Brummett and Arleen Kronour; nephew, William Cantrell. He is
survived by his sisters, Ruth Hickey and Mary Barton; brother, Billy Joe Miller,
Dayton, OH; several nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Funeral services
were Aug. 21 at the Rogers Funeral Home in New Lebanon, OH. Interment was in the
Bearcreek Cemetery. Rogers Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The Lafollette Press
June 17 2004
Dollie S. Moore, age 77 of LaFollette began her new life on the
morning of June 17. She was a member of the Jacksboro United Methodist Church.
She was an avid gardener, her specialty being roses. She was also a seamstress.
She attended Bethel High School and was captain of the girl's basketball team.
She was a volunteer Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader. She was a very loving
mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Drew J. Moore;
father, James Singleton. She is survived by her mother, Ethel Milsap of
Abingdon, Va; children, Marlenia Moore Overholt and husband, Jim of Abingdon,
Va, Richard Drew Moore and wife, Betty of Harriman, Gary Moore and wife, Tammy
of Franklin, Ky, Kathy Childs and husband, Rick of LaFollette; grandchildren,
Chad Overholt and wife, Rebecca, Travis Logan Overholt and friend, Jennifer,
Angie Moore, Derick Moore and wife, Ginger, Shannon Moore, Justin Moore, Morgan
Moore, Jonathan Moore, Cindy Childs and Sarah Childs; great grandchildren, Haley
James Overholt, Josh Moore and Alexia Moore; brother, John Singleton, Abingdon,
Va; best friend, Martha Wells; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
June 20 at Colboch-Price Funeral Home. Interment was in the Courtney Cemetery
with Rev. C.R. Aiken officiating. Colboch-Price Funeral Home was in charge of
the arrangements. LaFollette Press
July 31,1994 Fannie Snow Moore,86,of Norris,died Sunday in
St.Mary's Medical Center.Mrs.Moore was born June 16,1908 in Roane County,the
daughter of Walter and Nina Shilling Snow.She was a member of First Baptist
Church,Norris.Mrs.Moore is preceded in death by her husband,Auburn L.Moore,and
by her parents. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law,Coleen and Bill
Sheppard of Norris,and Joan and Fred Harris of Powell, grandchildren,Sandra
Sheppard,Debra Ball and husband Jeff,Lisa Shepphard,Shelley Harris and Jason
Harris, great-granddaughter,Jessica Shepphard,brothers,Ray Snow of Lake City
and Jimmy Snow of Jacksboro, and sisters,Artie Mae Seiber and Margie
Martin,both of Lake City,Faye Burton of Lafollette,and Mary Griffith of
Greensboro,N.C. Funeral services was Tuesday in Cox Funeral chapel with
Rev.Wayne Provence officiating.Burial was Wednesday in Tennessee Valley Memory
Gardens.
Submitted By Susie Bullock
June 29 2004
Mary V. Morrison, age 79 of West Plains, Mo went home to be with
the Lord on June 29. She died at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born
in Pineville, KY on July 9, 1924 to Allie Smith Hoskins and Jessie K. Hoskins.
She lived in Kentucky until 1997 when she relocated to LaFollette. After the
loss of her companion or more than 50 years in April 2004, she moved to West
Plains in July 2003 to be near her daughter. She spent more than 30 years
working in retail sales, amassing many friends over the years. She always had a
smile and kind words for her customers. She loved the Lord and had attended
United Freewill Baptist Church since moving to West Plains. She was a very
loving mother and mamaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley
Morrison; mother and father; two brothers.She is survived by her daughter,
Sharon Hammond and husband, Darr of West Plains, MO; son, David Morrison and
wife, Kathy of LaFollette; sister, Ruby Hupp, Williamsburg, KY; several nieces
and nephews; grandchildren, Dawn DeRoch, Mi, Brent Byrd, MI, Fred Byrd, Ky, John
Byrd, MO, Michael Byrd, LaFollette, Elijah Morrison, Dane Morrison, and Eric
Morrison, all of Ky, Channyn Morrison, Il, Shawn Morrison, serving the United
States Army at Fort Gordon, Ga, Nicole Gravely, Ga; eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services and interment were July 2 at the State Line Cemetery with Rev.
Clarence Burton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the State
Line Cemetery and may be mailed to the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. The La
Follette Press
September 17, 2004
Henry R. Jr. Mullins, - age 79 of LaFollette passed away
September 17, 2004 at 6:45 AM at the St. Mary's of Campbell County Medical
Center Nursing Home. He belonged to LaFollette United Methodist Church. He was a
Veteran of World War II having served in the Navy. He belonged to Jacksboro
Masonic Lodge #322 F & AM, he worked at Union Carbide of Oak Ridge Y-
12 plant for 22 1/2 years. Mr. Mullins was a loving husband, father, grandfather
and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He
especially enjoyed being with his great grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents: Henry R. Mullins Sr. and Isbell Trowbridge Mullins; sister:
Charolette Quillen; A special uncle and aunt: Bob and Vera Delap. Mr. Mullins is
survived by his wife of 58 years; Christine Ridenour Mullins; daughter and
son-in-law: Nora Lou and George Ellison all of LaFollette; two grandchildren:
Rev. Brent Ellison and wife, Tonya; Candie Roberts and husband, Benny of
Jacksboro; 5 great grandchildren; Laureen, Kirsten, and Blake Roberts; Seth and
Jarret Ellison whom he loved very much; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be 4 PM Sunday, September 19 in the Chapel of
Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Hensley officiating. Interment will
follow in Campbell Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Campbell
County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 2 til 4 PM Sunday
before funeral services. Pallbearers will be Edward Ridenour, David Reed, J.L.
Stittums, Ed Henegar, Benny Roberts, and Jeff Hoskins. Honorary Pallbearers will
be Claude Brown, Walter Witt, Arnold Hatmaker, Lindsay Reed. Martin Wilson
Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.
September 22 2004
Georgia Ann Murray, age 87 of LaFollette, a much respected and
beloved math teacher who served in LaFollette High School forty-two years, died
Sept. 22, at St. Mary's Health & Rehab Center in LaFollette. Miss Murray,
while small in stature, leaves behind a large void in Campbell County,
specifically in LaFollette, the community she loved and served for so long.She
was born on May 2, 1917 to Harvey George Murray, a Federal Commissioner in
LaFollette, and Alice Carden Murray, a teacher and homemaker. She lived for
sixty years on Chestnut Street, later moving to Linden Square and finally a
resident of the LaFollette Assisted Living Center since Aug. 2002. She was a
1934 graduate of LaFollette High School and several years later became a
graduate of Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, where she earned a B.A. in
Mathematics. Her father had been the County Moderator for the Baptist Church
Association of Campbell County and was instrumental in organizing the First
Baptist Church of LaFollette, of which she remained a life-long member until her
passing. She was also a tireless worker for many years for Republican Women of
Campbell County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Alice
Murray; brother, John Carden Murray; sister-in-law, Kathleen B. Murray of
Philadelphia, PA. She is survived by her niece, Alice M. Ditzler and husband,
Tom of Sunset Beach, NC; nephew, John C. Murray, Jr. of Kempton, PA and Paul W.
Murray and wife, Rev. Grace M. Murray of Gates, NC; two great nephews and four
great nieces; several other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Sept.
27 at LaFollette First Baptist Church with Rev. Lane Harris officiating.
Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements. La Follette Press
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