Jennie Cunningham

Mrs. Jennie Welda Callebs Cunningham, age 87 of New Tazewell, was born January 27, 1927, passed away on February 7, 2013, at Lafollette Medical Center.

Survived by sons: Ted and Christine Callebs of New Tazewell; Danny and Becky Callebs of New Tazewell. Grandchildren: Wayne and Brandon Callebs. Great grandchildren: Haley, Jake, Jessie, Christine and Chloe. Great-great grandchildren: Mason Wilder. Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family received friends from 1 until 3 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2013, at Coffey Funeral Home with funeral service at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Burch Cemetry.

Pallbearers: Wayne Callebs, Brandon Callebs, Mike Dean, Michael Hatfield , Kevin Hatfield, Jake Callebs

Minister: Rev. Lawrence Fultz

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Charlotte Harness

Charlotte B. (Kitchens) Harness, age 69 of New Tazewell, Tenn., passed away peacefully on February 6, 2013, at her home after a long illness. We celebrate that she is now in heaven with those that went before her and she missed so very much. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John L Harness, her mother Victoria Hester Kitchens, and son-in-law John W (Willie) Wyatt. She was baptized in the Christian faith on February 27, 1966, at Woodland Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC.

She is survived by her father, Troy L. Kitchens of Winston-Salem, NC, her daughters, Teresa G. Wyatt and Tammy L. Adams, son-in-law Preston Adams, grandson Ian Fischer, granddaughters Gracie and Hannah Atkins, all of New Tazewell, Tenn., as well as many nieces, nephews and in-laws that she loved dearly. Also we mention those who felt like family to her, Martha Savage of Knoxville, Tenn., and Lola Smith of Winston Salem, NC. We will honor her wishes and there will be no immediate services, however there will be a memorial service at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity in her name. “The pain passes, but the beauty remains.” —Pierre Auguste Renoir. www.cookemortuary.com

Nida Lambert

Mrs. Nida Lambert, age 84 of Harrogate, Tenn., was born July 13, 1928, and passed away February 7, 2013.

She was a very faithful member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She was a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and retired as a teacher from the Claiborne County School System.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Axie (Giles) Ray. Husband of 49 years: George Stewart Lambert. Brothers: Howard Ray and Sisle Ray. Sister: Olean Ray.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Barbara Gail and Don Wolfe of Morristown, Tenn. Grandchildren: Amy Seals and husband Chad; Chris Wolfe and wife Christy; Angie Burton. Great Grandchildren: Jeremiah, Emma and Maggie Seals; Tinley Wolfe; Braden Burton. Sister: Zelma Robinson. Several nieces and nephews and host of other relatives and friends.

The family received friends Sunday, February 10, 2013, at the Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home. Funeral Services were conducted Monday, February 11, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with the Rev. Stewart Fultz and the Rev. Eddie Overholt officiating. Music was provided by Mt. Gilead Church Choir. Burial in the Burchett Cemetery

Pallbearers: Nephews

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church or Alpha Baptist Church in her memory.

Claiborne – Overholt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

www.claibornefuneralhome.com

James Massengill

Mr. James Argil Massengill, age 71 of Tazewell, Tenn., was born March 25, 1941, and passed away February 7, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Argil owned and operated Massengill Trucking.

He was preceded in death by his Parents: Tip and Sylvia Massengill. Son: James Anthony Massengill. Daughter: Diane Daniels. Grandson: Cody Kibert.

He is survived by his Loving Wife: Ina Mae (Ramsey) Massengill of Tazewell, Tenn. Children: Lisa and Bill Palmer; Darrell and Ruby Ramsey; Donna and Lavon Gulley; Theresa Kibert. 12 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren. Sisters: Cathy and husband Roy Loop; Dedra and husband Tommy Givens; Sue and Charles Rose; Quilla and Odell Lambert. Several nieces, nephews, and a host of many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 9, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Riverside Baptist Church with the Rev. Kim Collingsworth and the Rev. Tyler DeBusk officiating. Music provided by The Riverside Singers.

Pipe Major Bill Palmer. Burial in the Poplar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Eddie Ramsey, Joshua Saylor, Chris Rose, Adam Lambert, Jimmy Banks, Barry Seabolt, Jerry Warwick, and Michael Bowlin.

Honorary Pallbearers: Leslie Saylor, Lavon Gulley, Charlie Thorne, and Chuck Thorn.

Claiborne – Overholt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

www.claibornefuneralhome.com

Florence Runles

Florence Irene Eighmey Runles, age 76, Corryton, Tenn., was born on January 3, 1937, to Marion and Adeline Runles. She passed away on February 7, 2013, at Tennova Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. She is a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church, Harrogate, and a member of Order of the Eastern Star,#436 Shawanee.

She is preceded in death by her husband: James H. Runles, parents: Myron and Adeline Runles, son: Douglas Runles and brother: Jim Eighmey.

She is survived by her children: James F. Runles, Robert G. Runles, Cindy L. Headrick, Marilyn K. Fultz, Carolyn G. Owens, and Frank L. Runles. Brother: Roy Eighmey. 17 Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren.

Visitation was Saturday, February 9, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Reece Funeral Home Valley Chapel. Services at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Burial was in the Burchett Cemetery in Forge Ridge, Tenn., on Sunday, February 10, 2013, at 2 p.m.

Reece Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com