Obituaries For November 13, 2002 / NOVEMBER 20, 2002

Obituary for Bertha Elvoria Trentham Age 96, of Pigeon Forge went home to be with Jesus and her loved ones Sunday, November 17, 2002 at Ft. Sanders Sevier Medical Center in Sevierville. Mrs. Trentham was a member of the Oldham Creek Baptist Church. Her husband, Dillard Trentham; parents, William and Rachel Williams Wilson; brothers, Eli and Misher Wilson; sisters, Minnie and Sarah Trentham preceded Bertha in death. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret Maples, Marie Cook and husband, Burl; grand daughter, Patricia Maples and husband, Dwight; great grand children, Hannah Maples and Robert Craig Maples; sister, Roxie Wilson. Besides the immediate family, special friends, Diane Whaley, Nancy Ursprung and many other relatives and a host of friends whose lives have been touched by Bertha will miss Bertha. Services were Tuesday, November 19 at Rawlings Funeral Chapel with Rev. Donnie Jester and Rev. Scott Andrews officiating. Interment was Wednesday, November 20 at Smokey Mountain Memory Gardens. The family received friends Tuesday, November 19 at Rawlings Funeral Home. Obituary for James Elbert Sharp Age 65 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2002 after a short battle with cancer.  Well known Knoxville businessman and manager of American General Finance Company for 32 years. Preceded in death by father, Elbert Monroe of Lafollette and son, James David of Knoxville.  Survived by wife, Judith (Billie) of Seymour; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Sherrie and granddaughter, Katie Sharp of Huntsville, Alabama; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Mike and granddaughters, Elizabeth and Emily Pollard of Seymour; mother, Mary Lou Sharp of Knoxville; sister, Judy Kirkpatrick of Clinton; brother, Hugh Sharp of Knoxville; and devoted brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Shirley Weltner of Seymour.  Family and friends met on Saturday at Highland South Cemetery, for graveside services with Rev. Eric Geary officiating.  The family received friends from on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Obituary for Earin Claude Breeden Age 84 Passed away November 17,2002. He was a member of Alcoa Maryville Church of God. Preceded in death by Parents: Horace and Donetta Breeden, Infant son John Edmond Breeden and Infant Granddaughters Jasmine and Haley Birchfield Survivors: Wife of 61years Inez Breeden. Daughter and Son-in-law: Glenda and Wade Neal. Son: Greg Breeden and Fiancé Donna. Sister: Vadia McLemore of oak Ridge and Marie LeGrande of Maryville. 9 Grandchildren: 15 Great Grandchildren several Nieces and Nephews also Survive. Family received friends Tuesday November 17th in the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Service was held at Dotson Memorial Cemetery with The Rev. Sam Youngblood Officiating. Arrangements By Memorial Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be E-mailed to Memorialfh@yahoo.com. Obituary for James Mitchell “ Tank “ Breeden Age 62 of Maryville died Saturday November 16, 2002 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Otha & Elenore Dixon Breeden. He is survived by his daughters and son in law: Diana & Chuck Rogers, Debbie Breeden all of Maryville, Brothers: Billy W. Breeden of Richmond, VA, Charles L. Breeden of Maryville, Bobby L. Breeden of Richmond, VA, Jimmy Breeden of Maryville, Grandchildren: John Dyer Jr., Lynnsey Breeden, Great Grandchildren: Tucker Dyer, Abigail Dyer, Uncle: Ora Halk, and Don Lawson.Funeral services were Monday at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville with Rev. Carl Crowe officiating. The family received friends Monday at Memorial Funeral Home. Family and friends met Tuesday at State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville for a Military Graveside service provided by The Volunteer State Honor Guard under the command of Col. Bob Mize. Condolences may be E-mailed to Memorialfh@yahoo.com. Obituary for Earin Claude Breeden Age 84 passed away November 17, 2002. He was a member of Alcoa Maryville Church of God. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Horace and Donetta Breeden, Infant son: John Edmond Breeden and Infant Granddaughters: Jasmine and Haley Birchfield. Survivors: Wife of 61 years Inez Breeden. Daughters and Son in law: Glenda and Neal Wade, Brenda Birchfield, Son: Greg Breeden and Fiancé Donna, Sister: Vadia McLemore of Oak Ridge and Marie LeGrande of Maryville, 9 Grandchildren, 15 Great-Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also Survive. The family received Friends Tuesday November 19, 2002 at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville. The family and friends met Wednesday at Dotson Memorial Cemetery for a graveside Service with The Rev. Sam Youngblood Officiating. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be E-mailed to Memorialfh@yahoo.com. Obituary for Vittorio Samuel Carboni Age 56 of Ottawa, Canada died Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at his home in Maryville.  He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl of 33 years; his devoted son, Robin Carboni; mother and father, Francesca and Giovanni  Carboni; brothers, Joseph, John and wife Pauline, Frank, Steve and wife Linda, Gino, Pepe; sister and husband, Euphemia and Vince Minichilli; sister, Mary; mother-in-law, Doris Owens; brother-in-law and wife, Mark and Heather Owens; numerous nieces and nephews and foster sons James Shelton and Timothy Koontz.  The family would like to express sincere thanks to all of the supportive friends and neighbors, the offices of Dr. Roseman, Dr. Petty, Dr. McCarty, Dr. Wagner, Dr. Coffey and Dr. Saumell, Blount Memorial Hospital and Staff, Home Health Care, and Hospice, Father Alex Waraska of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, and Kizer and Black.  Memorial Service was Wednesday, November 20, 2002 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Joe Colquitt officiating.  Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider making a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society, 2330 Chesterfield Drive, Maryville, TN 37803.  The family greeted friends at the Smith Mortuary, Family Care Center Wednesday.  Obituary for Sylvia Esther Husketh Age 71, of Seymour went home to be with her Lord and the love ones that are waiting for her in heaven on November 19, 2002. She began her journey at her daughters house in Seymour where she was surrounded by part of her loving family. Mrs. Husketh was baptized at an early age into the Methodist Church. In later years she attended churches wherever she might be residing at the time. She was a very dedicated Christian who let her light shine no matter where she was at the moment. The last church she attended regularly was The Wellspring Church. Esther was preceded in death by her son David Alan Husketh; parents, William and Ruth McCleary Wilson; brother, Eugene Wilson; sister, Marie Butler. She is survived by her children, Faron Ray Husketh and wife Linda, Rebecca Gail Doyal and husband Rev. Stephen Doyal, Daryl Wayne Husketh; grandchildren, Angela Rayette Husketh, Brandy Dawn Hardy, Ryan Dean Hardy, Tamara Michelle, Corey Wayne, Daryl Rebekah and Victoria Nicole Husketh, Nicole Paige Doyal, Faron Alan Husketh, Stephanie Doyal; brothers, Edward Wilson and wife Betty, Albert Wilson and wife Gracie; sisters, Loretta Husketh and Mary Seagraves. Besides these immediate family members, many other family members and a host of friends whose life she has touched will miss Esther. Service were 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21 at Rawlings Funeral Chapel with Rev. Stephen Doyal officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Greenup, IL. The family received friends Thursday, November 21 at Rawlings Funeral Home. Obituary for Russell, James A. “Skip”  Age 54 of Alcoa, died Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  He was a member of Friendly Hills Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, Archie & Polly Russell; Brother, Billy Russell. Survivors include: Sisters, Pat Bergstrom and Mary Brown both of Maryville; Nephews, Mike Brown and Jimmy Brown; Several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Family and friends assembled Monday, November 25, 2002 at Grandview Mausoleum Chapel for a graveside service and entombment with Rev. David Morton officiating. Obituary for Genrose Crabtree Age 83 of Louisville, died Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  She was a member of Alcoa Way Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, Ausley Raines Reasons and Verbie Taylor Reasons; Grandson, Joseph Crabtree and several brothers.  Survivors include: Husband, Clint W. Crabtree; Sons and Daughters-in-law, Zane & Des Crabtree of Tampa, FL, Rance & Dianne Crabtree of Lake Wales, FL, Gary & Betty Crabtree of Roxboro, NC; Daughters and Sons-in-law, Diane & Alvin Jacobs of Knoxville and Faith & Charlie Goins of Louisville; Six Grandchildren; Five Great-Grandchildren; Brothers, D.W. Reasons of Alamo, TN and Doris Reasons of Milan, TN; Sister, Gladys Porter of Alamo, TN.  Family and friends assembled Saturday, November 23, 2002 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for graveside service and interment with Rev. Gary Davidson officiating.  Obituary for Major D.L. Dickerson Age 82 of Louisville died Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  He was a faithful member of Alcoa First Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Army after 27 years of service as Sgt. Major.  Preceded in death by: Wife, Doris M. Dickerson; Daughter, Francis M. Dill.  Survivors include: Sons, David Dickerson of SC, Major Dickerson of Maryville, Jeff Dickerson of Florida, Travis Dickerson of Louisville; Daughters, Pat Mitchem of SC, Krissy Emory of SC, Kanda Dockery of SC, Wendy Brackin of Maryville; 28 Grandchildren; 49 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren; Brothers, William Dickerson, Raymond Dickerson, Rudolph Dickerson all of SC.  Memorial service was Thursday, November 21, 2002 at Alcoa First Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Holden and Rev. Henry Linginfelter officiating. Family and friends assembled Friday, November 22, 2002 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment with military honors. Family received friends Thursday, November 21, 2002, at Alcoa First Baptist Church. Obituary for Blanche Ogle Hibben December 18, 1920 - November 19, 2002 Funeral Home:  Atchley Funeral Home - Cemetery: Lynnhurst Cemetery Blanche Ogle Hibben, age 82, a life long resident of Gatlinburg, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2002. She was a member of The Miracle Church, in Sevierville. Preceded in death by husband Rhea Wheeler and daughter Judy Wheeler. Survivors: Daughter: Greta Langston, Grandchildren: Ricky Langston, Debbie Langston, Lisa Johnson, Mickey Langston, 7 Great Grandchildren, 2 Step Great Grandchildren Niece: Connie Campbell Funeral service was Friday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Pastor Becky Bell officiating. Interment was Friday in Lynnhurst Cemetery. The family received friends at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Obituary for Catherine Stickel  Age 95 of Townsend, Tennessee died Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Colonial Hills Nursing Home.  Preceded in death by: husband, Le Roy Stickel Sr; brother, Frank Hanakan; sisters, Elsie Boehme and Anna Hanakan.  Survivors include: son and daughter- in-law, Le Roy Jr. & Martha Stickel of Killen, Alabama; daughter, Catherine Girard of Townsend; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; niece, Elizabeth Bevis of New Jersey. Asleep in Jesus, beloved mother, aunt and grandmother, you will always be remembered. Funeral service was. Saturday, November 23, 2002 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Scottie Burkhalter officiating.  Interment followed at Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Friday, November 22, 2002, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville. Obituary for Carl Blake Reed November 28, 1954 - November 20, 2002 Funeral Home:  Atchley Funeral Home - Cemetery: Zion Hill Cemetery Carl Blake Reed, age 47 died Wednesday, November 20, 2002. Survivors: Wife: Sandra Reed. Daughter and Son-in-law: Jessica and Rod Fernandez. Son: Barry Reed Funeral service was Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Dr. Bruce Yates officiating. Interment was Friday in Zion Hill Cemetery. The family received friends 5:30-7 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Obituary for Betty Jean Moritz Age 75 of Sevierville, died Monday, November 18, 2002. She was a member of New Hope Church of God and was a nurse at Fort Sanders-Sevier Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Edward Moritz.  Survivors: Sons and daughters-in-law: Randy Lee Moritz, Sevierville; David and Denise Moritz , Sevierville; Jonathan Edward and Angelina Moritz, Kissimmee, FL Daughter: Cheryl Lynn Lowe, Alabama Six grandchildren, Four great-grandchildren, Sister: Ilene Pitts of Portsmouth, Ohio. Funeral service was Thursday at New Hope Church of God with Rev. Jack Dennis officiating. Family received friends Thursday at New Hope Church of God, Sevierville. Interment will be in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Local arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Betty Moritz Memorial Fund, c/o Citizens National Banks, P.O. 4610, Sevierville, TN 37864