NANCY ALLEY EVINS
August 21, 2018
Nancy Alley Evins, a well-known Middle Tennessee clinical hypnotherapist and frequent newspaper columnist, died Aug. 21, 2018.
She was 83.
A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Lebanon, 227 East Main Street. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. A sunset graveside service will follow.
Survivors include: Son, Edgar Evins Jr.; daughter, Karlen Rose Evins; and granddaughters, Tiffany Evins Byrd and Shannon McCartney Evins.
She was preceded in death by parents, Carl Milton Alley and Helen Rose Rector Alley.
Mrs. Evins joined the First Baptist Church in Lake City at age six where she worshipped until her move to Lebanon. Years later she joined First Baptist Church of Lebanon, serving as a Vacation Bible school teacher, Sunday school teacher, and various church committees.
A 1952 graduate of Lake City High School, Mrs. Evins was the class valedictorian and voted "Most Likely to Succeed." She also was editor of the yearbook, president of her junior class, the Beta Club, and the 4-H Club, where she won several public speaking awards. Her essay won second prize in the national Beta Club magazine, and was she awarded the DAR award in her senior year; she also was vice president of her senior class.
Mrs. Evins majored in Business at the University of Tennessee, where she was president of the Independent Students Association (ISA), Queen of Spades for the American College of Engineers, and Miss ISA. She was elected to the Business Board and Women Student Government Association and was a member of the U-T Army ROTC.
Mrs. Evins received a master’s degree in theology at Scarritt College and opened a practice of clinical hypnotherapy. She was a frequent columnist for “The Tennessean” and often was a Three-Star letter writer. A Silver Life Master in bridge, Mrs. Evins attended the Vanderbilt Bridge Club until her death.
Mrs. Evins also was an amateur artist who sold some of her oil paintings through Cracker Barrel in the store’s early years. Two of her prized possessions were a poem written for her by renowned poet Ogden Nash and a letter written to her in her college days by Ralph Nader, who commended her on her consistent ethical standards.
LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of Arrangements.
www.ligonbobo.com
FRANCES M. BRIDGES
August 21, 2018
On Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, Frances Bridges, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 91.
She was born Aug. 16, 1927, to the late George and Myrtle (King) May. Raised in the Wheat Community of Roane County and lived in Kingston most of her life. Frances worked at Burlington and Roane Hosiery, then at K-25 and Y-12 until her retirement in 1993.
Her hobbies were vegetable/flower gardening and enjoying her house and decorating it; cooking and sharing with others.
Preceded in death, in addition to her parents: Sister, Mary Jackson; brother, Howard May.
Leaving behind to mourn her passing: Very best friends, husband, Dempsey Bridges; daughter, Barbara and Ray Ervin; brother, George (Carolyn) May; sister, Priscilla Hamilton; nieces and nephew; special friends for many years, Gladys and Howell Kelly, the Herrons, especially their little boys, Andrew, Jacob and Sam.
Not to be omitted, all the wonderful church family and friends at Liberty Baptist Church that she loved so much.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston with funeral service following at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Randy Griffis and the Rev. Wayne Nelson officiating.
Family and friends will meet at Roane Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 25, 2018, for interment.
Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements.
DANIEL ‘BOONE’ HAWKINS
August 21, 2018
Daniel "Boone" Hawkins, 72, Lake City, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at his residence.
Boone was born in LaFollette to the late Leroy and Leopal Marlow Hawkins on Nov. 19, 1945. Boone was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Lake City. He enjoyed ginsenging and was an avid University of Tennessee Volunteer fan.
In addition to his parents, Boone was preceded in death by: Brother, Genis Hawkins, and David Hawkins; and sisters, Patricia Sandefur, and Betty Lou Hawkins.
Survivors: Wife, Donna Kennedy Hawkins of Lake City; sons, Scotty Hawkins of Lake City, Jason Hawkins and Devonie of Ft. Knox, Ky., Tracy Hawkins of Lake City; brother, Jeff Hawkins and Jeanie of Lake City; sisters, Ralphine Malicoat and Ronnie of Lake City, Della Kitzmiller of Lake City, Becky Quattlebaum and Elmer Bell of Heiskell, Lois Gregg of Powell; grandchildren, Justin, Gabby, Jason, Ladona, Shea, Max, and Danielle; great-grandchildren Kensey, Connor, Lily, and Katie.
Visitation will be from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug.26, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Hawkins, and the Rev. Charlie Mac Marlow officiating.
Family and friends will meet 10:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City to go in procession to Cumberland Mountain "Swag" Cemetery, Lake City, for an 11 a.m. interment with Military Honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
DR. GRANT RABURN CARTER
August 20, 2018
Dr. Grant Raburn Carter, 91, Rockwood, formerly of Kingston, went home to be with his Saviour Monday, Aug. 20, 2018.
He was born Aug. 27, 1926, in Newnan, Ga. He was a United States Army veteran who served his country proudly during World War II. He had worked in his younger years as a salesman for Standard Coffee for more than 25 years. Bro. Carter became a missionary and was sent out under the Baptist International Missionary Board. His specific mission field was to the African American community. Bro. Carter became a minister in 1958 and in 1975 he served as a missionary with Baptist International Missions Incorporated (BIMI). In Clinton, Md., he helped plant a church, won many souls to Christ and trained many people in the Word of God. In 1976 DR. Carter heard Gods call to Atlanta, Ga., where he met two young preachers who joined up with him. In 1985 he founded the Baptist International Bible Institute (BIBI). He was founder of Bible Institute in Harriman; former pastor of Swan Pond Baptist Church in Harriman, Gospel Light Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church in Paint Rock and founder ansd former pastor of Community Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Dr. Carter was also owner and operator of WBBX Christian Radio-AM1410 in Kingston until recent declining health. He loved witnessing and sharing the gospel of Christ with everyone he came in contact with on a daily basis.
Preceded in death by: Sons, Grant Randall Carter and Ronnie Stephen Carter; daughter-in-law, Kay Carter; mother of his children, Jean Carter; several brothers and sisters.
Survivors: Children,Terry Raburn Carter of Greenback, Darlene Lands and husband Gary of Rockwood; grandchildren, Brian and Christy Carter, Ben and Tabatha Poland, Brandy and Trevor Poe, Tara Carter, Mandy Lands; great-grandchildren, Lucas Poland, Walter Poland, Landon Watts, Preston Feezell, Olivia Poe, Peyton Poe, Briley Carter, Morgan Wilson; great-great-grandson, Brentley Breazeale; brother, Charles and Betty Carter of Hemet, Calif.; a host of extended family members and dear friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Fraker Funeral Home with service following at 7 p.m. in the chapel with Dr. Danny Guider and Dr. Dan Tibbs officiating.
Interment will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard.
Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Pisgah Printing Ministry, 115 Old Hen Valley Rd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840.
Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of the arrangements.
CHERYL JOHNSON TAYLOR
August 19, 2018
Cheryl Johnson Taylor, Clinton, transitioned from this life Aug. 19, 2018.
She was born in Harlan County, Ky., and grew up in Oak Ridge.
Cheryl leaves behind her loving husband, D.C. Taylor Jr.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew D. Johnson and Virginia Pennington Johnson, of Oak Ridge.
She is survived by: Children, Tracy Taylor Crawhorn, Mark Taylor, and Amanda (Anthony) Brown, all of Clinton; grandchildren, Jordan (Taylor) Taylor, Dallas Taylor, Madison (Zachary) Mashburn, Mac Taylor, Riley and Anna-Kate Hackworth; sister, Mary Jo (Tom) Dailey of Richmond, Va.; her big cat, Smokey; and a plethora of other family, friends, and loved ones.
Cheryl was a long-time member of Highland View Church of Christ in Oak Ridge and the Willie Nelson Fan Club. She enjoyed the Atlanta Braves and traveling to see Willie Nelson. She was a skilled artisan who loved sewing, painting, crocheting, and quilting. She used her talents to bless the families of local NICUs with handmade baby blankets. She was known for her quirky sense of humor and quick wit.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with services to follow at 7 p.m. with Graham McKay officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in the rotunda of East Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetry on Gov. John Sevier Highway in Knoxville for an interment service at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The University of Tennessee Medical Center’s NICU.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com
DONNA FAYE GRIFFITH
August 19, 2018
Donna Faye Griffith, 76, Jacksboro, passed away Sunday, Aug.19, 2018, at her home.
Donna was of the Baptist faith. Donna was born on June 8, 1942, in Briceville to the late Kelly and Maudie Lisenbee. Donna loved taking care of children and was loved by family and friends.
Donna was preceded in death by: Parents; brothers, Jerry and Wade Lisenbee; sister, Shirley Powell
Survivors: Husband, John Griffith of Lake City; sons, Mario Cenda of California, Jerudro Cenda of California; daughter, Lena Griffith of California, Karla Perez of California; brother, Terry Lisenbee of Oliver Springs
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Leach Cemetery, Lake City for Donna's interment.
You may also view Donna’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN DAVID LANE
August 18, 2018
John David Lane, 63, Lake City, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was born June 26, 1955, in Anderson County. John was loved by his family and friends and he loved his Momma and his sons very much. He was a member of the Frattersville Baptist Church. John was a hard worker who was very energetic and had a very positive attitude. He loved fishing, going to flea markets, having a garden, cooking, bowling, craw fishing, frying shrimp, watching football and riding his tractor. John was a US Marine Corps Veteran who served in Vietnam and was very proud to serve his country.
He was preceded in death by: Father, James E. Lane; brothers, Kenneth, Bill and Terry Lane; father and mother-in-law, Arvel and Edna Crow; step-father, John H. Harmon.
Survivors: Mother, Ruby Mae Harmon of Lake City; wife, Donna Lane of Louisiana; sons, John Lane II of Louisiana, Jody Lane and wife Kelly of Louisiana, Jason Lane of Louisiana; brothers, Randy Lane and Tammy, Tim Lane; sisters, Faye Hall, Margaret Sharp and Mike; grandchildren, Kamryn Hoyt and Paige Porter; special family friends, Ryan Bourg, Corey Castleberry, Colby Clark and Lester Moore; in-laws, Kenneth Crow and Karen, Dee Clavier and Dale, Keith Crow and Peggy, Darla Sanders and Brian, Denise Huckaby and David, Karl Crow and Sheila.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
A Military Service will follow visitation at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, provided by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The funeral service will follow the Military Service, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Josh Hawkins officiating.
Per John’s request, he will be cremated following his services.
You may also view John’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
PATRICE ANNE KILE
August 17, 2018
Patrice Anne Kile, 71-years old, passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, following a lengthy illness.
Patrice was the oldest of seven children born to Dr. James C. Kile Jr. and Grace Spengler Kile, who preceded her in death. Patrice was born on Dec. 6, 1946, in Oak Ridge and grew up on the Kile family farm just outside of Oak Ridge, where she spent many hours riding horses and developing an interest in thoroughbred racing. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, the Girl Scouts, and the Swank-Ettes of Oak Ridge High School, where she graduated with the class of 1964.
In 1969, Patrice graduated from Edgecliff College in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. During her time in college, she began her life-long love of all things Cincinnati, especially her beloved Bengals. During her work career there, Patrice especially enjoyed her chemistry research with product development at Procter and Gamble. In addition to following local sports, Patrice could be found walking her cat through the neighborhood, antique hunting, driving her gray Chevy Camaro, or fixing the tastiest fudge in the city. She enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S., with a special interest in visiting western states and enjoying beach trips with her friends.
In addition to her parents, Patrice was preceded in death by: Brother-in-law, Adair Hotchkiss.
She is survived by: Sisters and brothers, Debbie Hotchkiss of Oak Ridge, Dorn Kile (Laura) of Clinton, Kathleen Cullen (Jim) of Cypress, Texas, Dr. James C. Kile III (Tram) of Decatur, Ga., Kevin Kile of Marietta, Ga., and Carolyn Thomas (David) of Peachtree City, Ga.
She is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and great-nephews.
We would like to thank the staff of Victorian Square in Rockwood for the loving care they have provided Patrice for many years.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, you may choose to make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or a charity of your choice.
A family graveside service will be held at Anderson Memorial Gardens on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton, is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com
