Zelpha Blalock Tipton

Zelpha Blalock Tipton, age 87, of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband Troy Blalock, parents Wadie and Lissie Johnson, two infant brothers and brother Stearl Johnson, sister Irene Johnson, brother-in-law Dexter Reed, sister-in-law Mary Joyce Johnson, and nephew Danny Johnson. Survivors: Brothers and sister-in-law: Carl and Opal Johnson, Edward Johnson Sister and brother-in-law: Lois and Bobby Ailey Sister-in-law: Esta Johnson Several nephews and nieces Graveside service and interment 11 AM Wednesday in Zion Hill Cemetery with Rev. Floyd Powell officiating. Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)