Category Archives: Obituary

Janice Davis, age 65, of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle. Preceded in death by parents Tom & Juanita Eastridge.

Survivors: Daughters: Penny Davis, Sherry Goins & Patricia Grizzle

Son: Tony Davis 8 Grandchildren 10 Great-grandchildren

Brothers: Ricky Lloyd, Banner & Cecil Eastridge, Matt Mazingo

Sisters: Jackie, Marie, Charlene & Deanna

Several Nieces & Nephews

Funeral Service 8 p.m. Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel

Interment: 11 a.m. Wednesday Broyles Cemetery, Stinking Creek

The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Tommy Lynch, age 72, of Florala, Alabama, formerly of LaFollette & Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011. He was retired from A& P Grocery Stores. Preceded in death by Parents Carter & Edna Gray Lynch and Brother-in-law Dan Wells.

Survivors: Wife Phyllis Barnes Lynch, Florala, Ala

Daughters: Teresa & husband Danny Hedblad, Tiffany, Traci & Tina Lynch

Sons: Tommy & Troy Lynch Stepchildren: Hardred & Chanealia Barnes

Mother of his children: Mary Ann Lynch, all of Michigan

9 Grandchildren 2 Great-grandchildren

Sisters & Brothers-in-law: Elizabeth & James Kuenzli, London, Ohio, Kathy & Dennis Wilson, Dalton, GA, Wilma & Harold Copeland, Dorothy Wells, LaFollette

Brothers: James Lynch & wife Betty

David Lynch

Jack Lynch & wife Michelle, all of LaFollette

Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of friends

Funeral Service 8 p.m. Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Chris Stanley & Rev. Hobert McCreary

Interment: 11 a.m. Thursday Powell Valley Cemetery

The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

William Leo Green passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. He was born on February 5, 1939. He was a very loving husband of 51 years, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, loved working in his yard and garden, and watching his favorite sports.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother Everett and Vina Potter Green, wife Mary Sue Green, and brothers James Green and Charles “Pete” Green.

He is survived by his son William E. Green and wife Nancy of Michigan, brother Ottis Green and wife Vivian of Michigan, and grandchildren Michelle Green and David Green and fiancé Hannah Church all of Michigan.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Martin Wilson chapel with Rev Ken Weaver officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Powell Valley Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard presenting military honors. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 12, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson chapel. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Green’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

William Leo Green passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. He was born on February 5, 1939. He was a very loving husband of 51 years, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, loved working in his yard and garden, and watching his favorite sports.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother Everett and Vina Potter Green, wife Mary Sue Green, and brothers James Green and Charles “Pete” Green.

He is survived by his son William E. Green and wife Nancy of Michigan, brother Ottis Green and wife Vivian of Michigan, and grandchildren Michelle Green and David Green and fiancé Hannah Church all of Michigan.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Martin Wilson chapel with Rev Ken Weaver officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Powell Valley Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard presenting military honors. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 12, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson chapel. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Green’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

James C. Bruce, age 93, of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at St. Mary’s Campbell Co. He supplied timber for Blue Diamond Coal Co. five years, retired from Koppers Land Co., and currently of Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area. A member of Masonic Lodge No. 778 for fifty plus years and long time member of LaFollette Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to many. He will be greatly missed.
Preceded in death by, daughter, Kathleen Jackson; grandson, Gary Jackson.

Survived by wife of 70 years, Bertha Rutherford Bruce

Children: Monroe Bruce & wife Shirley
Rita Byrge
Eddie Bruce & wife Debbie
Johnny Bruce & wife Carolyn
Jackie Bruce & wife Darlene
Roger Bruce & wife Julie

Former special son-in-law: Ronnie Wilson

18 Grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren 2 great-great-grandchildren

Services 8 PM Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Delmus Bruce and Rev. Jeff Armstrong officiating

Interment 11 AM Saturday Woodlawn Cemetery

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home