Friday, August 30,2013 NEWS SENTINEL, Knox County: Vivian Vernice Baker, 87, Knoxville. Harold Bright, 77, Knoxville. Gerald M. Cullen, 75, Knoxville. Gam Ferguson, 64, Knoxville.
Catherine June Houston Hicks, 78, Knoxville. Sara Louise Martin, Knoxville. Henrietta Ortiz, 51, Knoxville. Carl David Perry, Knoxville. George W.
Potts, 95, Knoxville. Claude O. Ramer I1, 69, Knoxville. Ruth Irene Messer Catlett Sayne, 91, Knoxville. Harold Bell Stone, 89, Knoxville.
Marjorie Walker Walters, 88, Knoxville. Marjorie E. Wilmoth, 78, Knoxville. Out of Knox County: CLINTON: Dewey Pyles, 61. CLINTON: Helen D.
Turley, 82. JEFFERSON CITY: Joyce Eldridge, 73. LENOIR CITY: Kenneth Eugene Goins, 86. LUTRELL: William F. Hensley, 74.
MARYVILLE: John Dewey Ausban, 86. MARYVILLE: Larry Lee Jones, 63. SEVIERVILLE: Jimmy Ernest Watson CPO (RET) USN, 73. SWEETWATER: Jackson Tipton Jones. TALBOTT: Benjamin Lambert Atkins, 96.
Out of State: MINNESOTA, St. Paul: Bernard Eugene Lorimer, 97. VIRGINIA, Manassas: Ella Mae McMillan, 83. Powder Springs, in Union County, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Talbott, Tennessee. Ben was a member and deacon of Bridgeport Missionary Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by parents, Simeon and Atkins; brothers, Bill, Henderson, Thomas, Ecnoh Atkins; sister, Sarah Dalton; wife, Mary Dale Atkins; daughters, Judy Green, and Geneva Jones; infant son; granddaughters, Fernley Ray Atkins, and Brenda Gale Jarnigan. Survivors: sons, Henley, Conley, Lambert, and Larry Atkins; daughters, Imogene "Roy" Jarnigan, Cleo Jarnagin, with whom Ben made his home; nineteen grandchildren; twentyseven great grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren. Family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, with the funeral to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Cooke Chapel in Maynardville.
Reverend Jack Walker and Reverend R.G. Walker officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Atkins Cemetery, Highway 131, Luttrell, TN. www.
ATKINS, BENJAMIN (BEN) LAMBERT age 96, formerly of cookemortuary.com AUSBAN, JOHN DEWEY age 86, of Maryville, died August 28, 2013, at home. He was preceded in death by sons, Walter Ausban and Joshua Norton. He is survived by daughter, Laura Scharper; son, Michael Ausba; sister, Carole Deaton; grandson, John Sparkman; as well as a multitude of family and friends. No services are planned at this time, however a celebration of John's life will be held on his birthday. November 8th, with details to be announced.
The family requests no flowers. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel BAKER, VIVIAN VERNICE age 87, of Knoxville, formerly of Clinton, Tennessee, and Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Thursday morning, August 29, 2013, at Parkwest Medical Center. Vivian was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton. She loved to sew, enjoyed crafts, but most importantly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Oddis J. Baker; parents, Albert and Bertha Stanifer; sister, OBITUARIES knoxnews.com Find obituaries that have appeared in the News Sentinel. Sign the online guest book and express condolences on obituaries that have appeared in the past 30 days. Alberta; brothers, Carl and Don. She is survived by her children, William A.
(Bill) Baker and wife, Gail, Allen W. Baker and wife, Ann all of Knoxville, Phillip L. Baker and wife, Gloria of Clinton; grandchildren, Stephanie Rolen, Clint (Andrea) Baker, Graham (Karen) Baker, Cooper Baker, Sam (Susan) Baker, Amanda (Bo) Gillooly, Patrick (Hollie) Baker, Robert Baker: six great grandchildren; brother, Paul Stanifer of Ohio; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with a celebration of life to follow at 7:30 p.m.
with Rev. Stan Elliott officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Click Funeral Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Baker family.
www.clickfh.com Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel passed away August 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by wife, Lena Bright; parents, Joe and Stella Bright; and grandchildren, Joey Eugene Bright and Amanda Starr Bright. Survivors include children, Joe Bright and wife, Sandy, Sherry Hazelip and husband, Bill, and Tom Bright and wife, Pat; brother, Jack Bright and wife, Joan; grandchildren, Bonnie Kesterson and husband, Tim, Billy Hazelip, Josh Hazelip and wife, Amy, Tommy Bright, and Brittany Trull and husband, Matt; great grandchildren, Ashley KestersonGibson, Cody Kesterson, Walker Kesterson, Trent Hazelip, Bryce Hazelip, Hazelip, Blake Hill, Covin Bright, Madelyn Trull, Emma, and Aiden; are grandchildren, Brogan Gibson and Whitley Gibson; nephews, Jack Bright and Rick Bright; as well as many other nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to disabled veterans. Family and friends will meet 1:30 p.m.
Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City and proceed to Lynnhurst Cemetery for graveside services at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Clyde Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. www.mynattfh.com BRIGHT, HAROLD age 77, Home Fountain City Chapel -age Sterling 75, of Knoxville, formerly of Heights, Michigan, passed Wednesday, August 28, 2013.
Jerry was retired from General Motors Corporation after 30 years of service. He was an avid Michigan Wolverine fan, enjoyed, books on tape and cycling. Jerry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie Cullen; children, James Patrick (Jane) Cullen of Plymouth, Michigan, Kathy (Richard) Valdivia of Farragut, John Cullen of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Robert (Jane) Cullen of Cudahy, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren; one great granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m.
at the Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel, 9020 Middlebrook Pike. www.clickfh. com Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel CULLEN, GERALD M. (JERRY) of Jefferson City, Tennessee, stepped into glory on August 28, 2013. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and a former employee of Wal Mart.
Joyce was a Christ follower, a loving wife and an amazing mother. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Loretta Beal; sister, Wanda Williams; brother, Bobby Beal. She is survived by husband, George ELDRIDGE, JOYCE age 73, Eldridge; son and daughter-inlaw, Jason and Kim Eldridge; special grandson, Zackeal; sister, Faye Free; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Linda Beal, Steven and Patricia Beal, Larry and Judy Beal; several nieces and nephews; special unrelated extended family. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, August 30, 2013, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church with Dr.
Sonny Strange officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. prior to the service. Family and friends will 9:45 gather a.m. at on Caledonia Saturday for Cemetery a 810:00 a.m.
graveside interment service. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral in Jefferson City, TN. 865- 475-3892 64, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, August 29, 2013. Gam was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. She was an employee the Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge.
She was preceded in death by her father, Muoi Nguyen; Gam by her husband, Bob Ferguson; children, Marcy (Jeff), Jimmy, Amy (Thomas) and, Randy; grandchildren, Brooke, Tristan, Sam, Ben, Lane, Caroline and Kaiya; mother, Thung Nguyen; brothers, Hung and Quol; sisters, Man (Bay) and Tham; several nieces and nephews; The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. on Friday followed by a celebration of life at 7:00 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Travis Henderson officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:00 a.m.
on Saturday at Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens for graveside services and entombment. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Gam Ferguson. www. clickfh.com Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel GOINS, KENNETH EUGENE age 86 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013. FERGUSON, GAM (DYER) age Member of Oakwood Baptist Church.
Preceded by parents, J.M. and Avis Goins; wife, Mattie Jane Goins. Survived by daughter, Karen Roach and husband Bob. Family and friends will meet Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1:45 PM at Roseberry Cemetery for at 2:00 PM graveside service with Rev. Kenny Shinlever officiating.
Pallbearers: Bob Roach, Mark Summers, Steve Summers, Mickey Kimbrough, Steve Trout and Howard Cusick. Honorary pallbearers: David Summers and Gene Phillips. In lieu flowers donations may be made to the Building Fund at Roseberry Baptist Church, 2920 Roseberry Road, Mascot, TN 37806. The family will receive friends 7:00 PM on Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.
bridgesfuneralhome.com BRIDGES FUNERAL HOME HENSLEY, WILLIAM (DICK) age 74, of Luttrell, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Dick was a member of Jim Town Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Emery Hensley; mother and special step father, Mossie (Muncey) and Jack Hensley. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Martha (Carter) Hensley (Dolly); children, Mike (Amy) Hensley, Terry (Kathy) Hensley, Lisa (Tony) England; grandchildren, Scott Hensley, Danielle Jason Hensley, Jennifer Atkins, Shea, Charles, Mark and Luke England; twelve great grandchildren; brothers, J.D. and Jessie Hensley, Gene and Inez Hensley, Larry and Carolyn Hensley, Bill Hensley, and Sharon Hensley, Mildred Brooks, Jackie and Ray Wyrick, Janice and Doyle Kitts.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dad's brothers and sisters for all their love and support thru this difficult time, also like to thank Union Baptist Church and Chestnut Grove Church. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 Friday at Cooke Mortuary. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Cooke Mortuary Chapel. Reverend Eddie Muncey and Reverend Joe Nicley officiating.
Interment Baker Cemetery. www.cookemortuary. com passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Parkwest Medical Center. Cathy was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert Houston and Eula Mae Estes Houston; little sister, Edna Houston; and daughter, Patti Kaye Hicks Rubright.
Cathy is survived by her daughter, Robyn Hicks Fair; grandson, Derek Lee Rubright; granddaughters and husbands, Jordan and Jake Koza, Megan and Robert Viera; great granddaughters, Natalie Nicole and Madeline Aubrey; brother, Gilbert Houston and wife, Judy; special Gindy Houston; special friends, Sandra Dellinger, Shirley Watson and Alice Cody. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. HICKS, CATHERINE JUNE HOUSTON age 78, of Knoxville, Sunday, September 1, 2013, with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel.
Rev. Steve Peek will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Thompson Cancer 1915 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Catherine Houston Hicks. www.clickfh.com Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel JONES, JACKSON TIPTON of Sweetwater, Tennessee, died August 27, 2013.
He was predeceased by his Birmingham born and bred wife of 65 years, Sarah (Sally) Louise McKinnley Jones. Surviving him are his children, Sam and Dottie Jones, Lulie and Herbert Thomas, Laetitia (Tish) and Alex RomRoginski, Sarah Jones; grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren. He was a member of an old East Tennessee family through his predeceased parents, Mary Byrd Browder and Oliver King Jones, and predeceased brothers, Oliver King, and Newton Browder. He is survived by his 98 year old brother, John M. Arne of Greenville.
Mr. Jones served his God through his extended service with First Presbyterian Church where he was named elder emeritus, his family through involvement with community affairs, and a proud recipient of the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America, and his country as a thrice combat wounded veteran of WWII while serving in the South Pacific as an infantryman for three years. Visitation will be Friday, August 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church where the memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, the 31st, followed by additional visitation. In lieu of flowerss memorials are requested for Bachman Academy, 414 Brymer Creek Road, McDonald, Tennessee 37353.
Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater in charge of arrangements. www.kyker funeralhomes.com Funeral Homes of Maryville, died August 27,2013, at UT Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse L. Jones, and his siblings, Linda, John and Shirley. Larry is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jacqueline; his "pride and joy" children, Stephanie and Larry, Jr.
(Nicole); his adoring grandchildren Cayden and Nicholas; his beloved mother, Marie; his loving and close siblings, Jesse Barry (Frances), Rosalyn, Michael, and Sherry (Nieven); his aunts, Allene and Ann; his nephews and nieces; and a host of cousins; friends, and his beloved members of the Class of 1968 of Alcoa High School. The family will receive friends from 3:00 5:00 p.m. Friday August 30, JONES, LARRY LEE, SR. age 63, 2013, Foothills Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
at Bethel Baptist Church, Hall Road in Alcoa with Rev. Ralph J. Miller, officiating. Interment to follow at' Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa. Arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville www.foothillsfuneralhome.com LORIMER, BERNARD EUGENE 97 (6 July 1916 21 August 2013) died at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St.
Paul, Minnesota. He was born in DesMoines, Iowa. Bernard is survived by a brother, Raymond; three children, Ann, Bill, and Lisa; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He and Miriam, his 61 years, lived 40 years in Midland, Michigan, before moving to Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1986. He moved to Saint Pauli in January 2012.
A member of the Greatest Generation, Bernard was commander of a 500 bed Army hospital in the North African and Italian campaigns. At war's end he became CEO of the Midland Hospital and for over 30 years led its growth into a major regional health center. He also served as president of the Michigan Hospital Association and the TriState Hospital Assembly. A lifemember of the American College of Hospital Executives, he received many honors including, a doctor of public service degree from Central Michigan University and an Outstanding Service Award from his alma-mater, Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. The annual Bernard E.
Lorimer Award for career achievement was established at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in 1978, recognizing an employee who reflects his high standards of loyalty, dedication, compassion, and concern for people. In "retirement" Bernard served with the International Executive Service Corps, advising hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey and Kingston, Jamaica. The son of a Lutheran pastor, he was an active member of his churches, including Messiah Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to Feed My Starving Children at www.fmsc.org. MARTIN, SARA LOUISE passed peacefully on to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 25, 2013, surrounded by her devoted husband and loving children.
Sara was preceded in death by her father, Henry Grady Allen and her mother, Letha Pearson Allen of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sara is survived by her husband, Doug Martin of I have my own views about spirituality, but I don't believe in forcing them down anyone else's throat. I think people ought to be free to believe anything they want to about the Divine. Why do you Christians insist on forcing people to believe exactly the way you do? A.L. Jesus certainly didn't force people to believe in Him; many, in fact, openly rejected Him.
Nor did Jesus ever tell His followers that they ought to force people to believe in Him. On one occasion, He told them, "If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet (Matthew At the same time, Christians want to share their faith with others, and for good reason. Imagine for a moment that you were a medical researcher, and one day you discovered a cure for cancer. Would you say to yourself, "Oh, well, I don't think I'll bother sharing this with anyone. Let them discover their own cure for No, of course not.
Instead, you'd do everything in your power to let others know you'd found the answer to Let our family show you how every family should be treated. BRIDGES FUNERAL HOME 5430 Rutledoc Pike 4999 www BEST AVAILABLE COPY Knoxville; her daughter, Laura Treadwell Weas of Asheville, North Carolina; her son, Justin Treadwell of Knoxville; her sister, Mary Gubert; her brother Charles Allen; her nieces, Marjorie Smith, Kathryn Adams, Leslie Kilbourn, and Rebecca Garland all of Houston, Texas; and her nephew, Allen Gubert, of Pittsboro, North Carolina. Sara leaves behind four beloved grandchildren who knew her as Zachary Alexander Weas, Hannah Katherine Weas, Hayden Charles Treadwell and Avery Diana Treadwell. Sara was born on in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She attended Baton Rouge High School and graduated from Louisiana State University in 1965.
There she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She earned her Masters in Education from the University of Tennessee and taught for Oak Ridge Schools for thirty years. Sara had a special talent for helping children learn to read. Her family is very proud of her ability to help countless children and adults with dyslexia finally find success in school. This was a passion she carried into her retirement through tutoring children using the Scientific Learning Program, a specialized computer program the she was credentialed to administer.
Sara will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed working with her flowers and sitting on her back porch swing, decorating for holidays with homemade wreaths, shopping, UT games and traveling to visit family. She often visited the Cumberland County Playhouse and loved the town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Her grandchildren looked forward to her enthusiastic imitation of the accent in the Cajun Night Before Christmas, convinced she could speak a different language. Sara fought courageously to the end of an extended illness with hope, faith in God, support of family, and determination to remain independent so that she could spend time with the people that meant the most to her: her family grandchildren.
A celebration other life will be held at Farragut Presbyterian Church on Friday, August 30th, with a receiving of friends from 5:30 6:30 p.m. with service to follow at 6:30 p.m. Please sign the online register for Mrs. Martin at WWW. highlandmemorialparks.com.
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