Obituaries For November 13, 2002 / NOVEMBER 20, 2002

Obituary for Hammontree, Reverend Robert L.  Age 74 of Greenback, passed away at 8:50 AM, November 11, 2002 at the family home.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vonore, TN. In 1960, he was called to begin a mission in Smyrna, TN at Rocky Fork, which later became Rocky Fork Baptist Church.  For the next four decades, he ministered to the communities and baptist congregations of Unicoi, Rocky Springs, West Side, Lake Side, and Oak Street. In addition to his ministerial duties he also worked 38 years as Plant Manager of the Tennco Feed Mill in Rockford.  He is preceded in death by: Father, Robert F. (Bob) Hammontree and Mother, Maude (Brewer) Hammontree; Sister, Ruth Bright; Brothers, Melvin Hammontree, Charles Hammontree, Jimmy Hammontree, Joe Hammontree, and Harry Hammontree.  Survivors include: Wife of 50 years, Virginia (Nichols) Hammontree; Daughter and Son-in-law, Kathy and Alan Harveston of Rock Hill, SC; Son and Daughter-in-law, Tim and Marti Hammontree of Suwanee, GA; Son and Daughter-in-law, Scott and Kim Hammontree of Greenback; Grandchildren, Holly and Matt Bradshaw of TN, Cole, Casi, Cori, Cris, and Cain Hammontree of GA, and Jason and Jama Hammontree of TN; Step-Grandchildren, Amy and Kelly Harveston; Step-Great-Grandchild, Lacy Harveston; and special family member, Pete Billingsley; Sister, Louise Linginfelter of Greenback; Brothers, Ross Hammontree of Colorado, J.C. Hammontree of Greenback, and Kenneth Hammontree of Maryville.  Funeral service will be at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at Vonore Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Moore and Rev. Tony Collins officiated.  Family and friends assembled Thursday, November 14, 2002 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Greenback for the interment.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: R.L. Hammontree Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box Obituary for Jeanette  Stamey December 14, 1927 - November 11, 2002 Funeral Home: Atchley Funeral Home Cemetery: unknown Jeanette Stamey, age 74 of Kodak, died Monday, November 11, 2002 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She worked as a registered nurse for many years. Survivors: Husband: Roy W. Stamey, Sr., Children: Sharon Shropshire of Idaho, Cheryl Purdom of Knoxville, Sandra Pierce of Sevierville, Sally Wynn of Kodak, and Roy W. “Chip” Stamey, Jr of Kentucky, 10 Grandchildren. Per Mrs. Stamey’s request, no services are planned. Arrangements made by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Obituary for Gladys Grace Seagle December 23, 1928 - November 15, 2002 Funeral Home:  Atchley Funeral Home - Cemetery: Shiloh Cemetery Gladys Grace Seagle, age 73 of Knoxville, died Friday, November 15, 2002. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge and was a retired nurse from Baptist Hospital (Class of 1963). She was preceded in death by parents Jesse and Miley Phillips Seagle; brother Donald “Duck” Seagle; niece Marilyn “Sissy” Seagle, Great-Niece, Rebecca Seagle, brother-in-law: Leon Loope. Survivors: Brothers and sisters-in-law: Glenn and Iris Seagle, J.B. and Colleen Seagle, Bobby and Betty Seagle, Sister: Dorothy Loope, Ten nieces and nephews, Eleven great-nieces and great-nephews, Five great-great-nieces and nephews. Host of friends and other relatives. Obituary for Joseph Rayho May 22, 1957 - November 05, 2002 Funeral Home:  Atchley Funeral Home - Cemetery: Beech Springs Cemetery Joseph Rayho, age 45 of Massachusetts, died Tuesday, November 5, 2002 in the Netherlands. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Santilli Rayho. Survivors: Father: Ronald F. Rayho, Sr., Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Dee and Kim McCroskey of Kodak, Melanie and Buddy Maner of Nashville, Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Kirk and Maryann Rayho, Ron and Patti Rayho, Kenny and Gena Rayho all of Knoxville, Nephews and Nieces: Travis, Tiffany, and Seth McCroskey, Jacob Maner, Carlos, Francisca, Haley, Dylan, Sydney, and MaKenna Rayho. Joe’s loving and special friends from Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and overseas. Funeral service was Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home.Rev. Kim McCroskey officiated. Family and friends met Sunday at Beech Springs Cemetery for interment. The family received friends Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Sims Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund-c/o Kathy Ownby, 3325 Sims Road, Sevierville, Tennessee 37876. Obituary for Edgar Boone Lockman October 20, 1912 - November 15, 2002 Funeral Home:  Atchley Funeral Home Cemetery: Shiloh Cemetery Edgar Boone Lockman, age 90 of Sevierville, died Friday, November 15, 2002 at his home. He was born in Cataloochee, North Carolina and his family moved to New Jersey when he was young.He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse B. and Delphia Seay Lockman; daughter Joyce Dawn; brothers Jesse, Wayne, O’Dell, Paul, C.L. and Dennis Lockman; sister Opal Coles. Survivors: Wife of 65 years: Alice Shelton Lockman Daughters and sons-in-law: Kay Williams of Sevierville; Jean and Joseph (Rick) Skoczen of Pt. Pleasant, NJ; Linda and William (Bill) Ludwigsen of Gatlinburg. Ten grandchildren, Twenty five great-grandchildren, Two great-great-grandchildren Also surviving are two brothers and three sisters all of New Jersey and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was Monday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Rev. Bill Murr and Rev. Melvin Lonas officiated. Interment was at Shiloh Cemetery. The family received friends Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Obituary for Winfred Pope Winifred Pope, age 80 of Kodak, died Friday, November 15, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband William J. Pope. Survivors: Son: Ron Pope, Daughter and special son-in-law: Carol and Larry Rensch, Four grandchildren, Brother: Ronald Howlett of England Funeral service was held Sunday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Rev. Pat Polis and Rev. Linsey Dettmer officiated. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rev. Wayne Stinnett officiated. The family received friends Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Obituary for Reverend Max L. Kelly Reverend Max L. Kelly, age 77 of Alcoa, passed away November 14, 2002.  He was born less than two miles away from where he lived most of his life.  Jesus came for him while he was cleaning leaves in his yard.  He always said that he would rather wear out than rust out.  Rev. Kelley was a Sailor on the U.S.S. D.R. Hill during World War II when she was sunk in the Atlantic by a German U-Boat.  Many lives were lost when the destroyer went down. He worked at the ALCOA Plant for 38 years before he retired. He was a member of their 25-Year Club.  During the 55 years that Brother Max was a preacher, he was pastor at eight different churches in Blount County. He spent seven years at Lone Oak Baptist Church. He was always a “hands on” minister, visiting the sick and the elderly after his retirement.  He will be greatly missed here in this world but God has another job for him.  Papaw Kelley was preceded in passing by:  Father, Claude D. Kelley; Mother, Maude Romines Kelley; Brother, Carl Kelley of Alcoa; Sister, Lennie Kelley Long of Maryville.  Survivors include: Wife of 60 years, Kathleen S. Kelley; Daughters, Sue Barker of Rockford and Edna Harmon of Louisville; Son, Leon D. Kelley of Maryville; Grandchildren, Teresa Cooper, Krista Huskey, Brian Nix, Angela Barker and Dexter Kelley; Great-Grandchildren: Josh Anderson, Daniel Kelley, Kyra Huskey, Spencer Barker and Sierra Kelley; Beloved friend, AD Long. Funeral service was Sunday, November 17, 2002 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary, Rev. Kenny Walker and Grandson Brian Nix officiated. Interment was Monday, November 18, 2002 at Bethel Cemetery in Townsend.  Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Sunday, November 17, 2002, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000, Obituary for Lela Luther May 05, 1918 - November 13, 2002 Funeral Home: Atchley Funeral Home Cemetery: White Oak Flats Cemetery Lela Luther, age 84 of Gatlinburg, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at Fort Sanders-Sevier Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.L. Luther, parents, B. Lee and Esamae McCarter, sister, Freida Yarnell, and niece Beverly Leo Gilbert. Survivors: Daughters and Son-in-law: Carolyn Leo, Sandra and Harry Montgomery Grandchildren: Stephen Leo and wife Tammy, Angela Montgomery, Harry W. Montgomery, II, Great Granddaughter: Taylor Leo Nephews: Terry Maney, James Yarnell, Jr. Funeral service was Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Rev. Bill Merritt officiated. Interment was10 AM Friday in White Oak Flats Cemetery. The family received friends Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Obituary for Willis O. Royce Willis, Royce O. age 61 of Maryville, died Thursday, November 14, 2002 at the family home.  He was a member of Faith Christian Fellowship of Knoxville.  Mr. Willis was a Premium Insurance Auditor with Zurich.  Preceded in death by: Parents, Royce I. and Vada P. Willis; Survivors include: Wife, Cheryl Willis; Son and Daughter-in-law, Bryan and Mary Willis of Johnson City; Daughter and Son-in-law, Stacie and Stephen Braswell of Kershaw, SC; Grandchildren, Joshua Braswell and Caleb Willis; Brother and Sister-in-law, Ronnie and Helen Willis of Maine; Sister and Brother-in-law, Tina and Ronnie Frederick of LA.  Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 16, 2002 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary, Pastor Dale Berry and Rev. Larry Crouch officiated.  Family received friends from, Saturday, November 16, 2002, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville. Obituary for Aileen Fox Caylor January 21, 1927 - November 14, 2002 Funeral Home: Atchley Funeral Home Cemetery: Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Aileen Fox Caylor, 75, of Sevierville died Thursday Nov. 14, 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charley Fox and Sophie Ailey Fox, brothers, Bill and Eugene Fox, and by one grandson, Survivors: Husband; Hobert Caylor. Sons and daughters-in-law: Jimmy and Lynn Caylor, Ricky and Gale Caylor, Jack and Brenda Caylor, Bobby Caylor and Dawn Neisley. Daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie and John French, Vickie and David Williams10 Grandchildren, 5 Great grandchildren, Brothers and sisters-in-law: J.T. and Ruby Fox, and Ray and Mae Fox, Sister-in-law: Elsie Caylor Huskey. Graveside service and interment was Saturday at Smoky Mt. Memory Gardens, Rev. Ed Parton officiated. The family received friends Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville