Ethan Scott Shopshire Ethan Scott Shopshire, age 22 of New Tazewell, TN, departed this life to continue eternal life on May 8, 2012. Ethan was born on March 30, 1990, in Knoxville, TN. He professed his belief in Christ and was baptized at an early age. He was a member of Duncan’s Chapel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his: Great Grandmothers: Ada Shopshire McDaniel and Topsy Ingle. Great Grandfathers: Farris Shopshire and George Ingle He is survived...
Julia Alma Dean Douglas Raines Julia Alma Dean Douglas Raines, born March 19, 1922, passed peacefully from this life May 12, 2012. She loved and was loved by all who were blessed to know her. She was a faithful Christian and charter member of Powell Valley Church of God. Alma made her home at Laurel Manor Health Care where she ministered her love and faith to residents, nurses, CNAs, housekeeping, food preparation, staff and everyone who crossed her path. She was gifted t...
Earl Miracle Earl Miracle, age 70, a native of Speedwell, TN, and a resident of Madera, CA, for 34 years passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at his Madera home. He was a real estate salesman in Madera for 30 years. Earl was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking. Earl was preceded in death by his brothers Bill and Wayland Miracle. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carolyn Miracle of Ma...
Betty Ruth Bolton McMillan Sis. Betty Ruth Bolton McMillan, 70, of Lenox died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at her residence. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at New River Free Holiness Church in Lenox. Bro. A. D. Connell, Bro. Dean Bowling and Bro. Nick Hensley to officiate with burial to follow in New River Free Holiness Church Cemetery in Lenox. Tommy Hays, Wayne Hays, Shawn Grantham, Brian McGhee, Mack Brown and Clay Connell to serve as pallbe...
Norma Jean Eldridge Norma Jean Eldridge, age 80 of Arthur, TN, was born October 18, 1931, and passed away May 9, 2012, at her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Roscoe and Gladys Luckadoo; husband, Jay Eldridge; sister, Joy Carter; brother, Donald Luckadoo; nephew, Robert Carter; great granddaughter, Brooke Lambert. She is survived by her son and wife: Eddie and Betty Cla...
Retha Lamb Cook Retha Lamb Cook, age 80 of Tazewell, TN, was born September 11, 1931, and passed away Saturday morning May 12, 2012, at her home in the presence of her daughters and granddaughter. She was a member of Friendlies Chapel Baptist Church in Hancock County. Retha and her late husband Chester would open their home to Ministers and Gospel Singers for meals and fellowship on numerous occasions. Retha had a strong desire to work with young people and e...
Hallie Simmons Wilcox Hallie Simmons Wilcox, age 96 of New Tazewell, TN, was born on November 7, 1915, the youngest daughter of Zee and Sarah Hurst Simmons. She went home to Heaven on May 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Walter Wilcox, Parents, Zee and Sarah Simmons; Brothers, Frank, Oatis and Cluster Simmons; Sisters, Nellie Kelly, P.L. Good, Cleo Davis and Ollie Meyers; Daughter-in-law, Lisa Watson Wilcox. She was saved at an early age and was a...
Charles Wayne "Chuck" Tinnel Charles Wayne "Chuck" Tinnel, age 55, of Danville, Ky., formerly of Speedwell, Tenn., was born Dec. 3, 1956, in Monroe, Mich., and passed away Sun., Apr. 29, 2012. He was a retired pipe fitter and welder. Preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Gertie Tinnel; grandson, Gavin Blake Tinnel. Survivors: Sons, Chad (& Misty) Tinnel, Speedwell, TN, Robbie Tinnel (& fiance`, Melissa), Chris Tinnel, BJ. Tinnel, all of Stanford, KY; brother, Marvin ...
Claudine Miracle Claudine Miracle passed away May 1, 2012, at her home in Speedwell, TN. She was manager of Lee’s Food Mart, New Tazewell, TN. Preceded in death by father, Bill Miracle; mother, Wilma Jean Mayes; sister, Judy McCulley; and life-partner, James Lester Hunley. Survivors, daughter, Brandi Miracle (& Anthony Cupp), of Speedwell, TN; brothers, Johnny (& Brenda) Miracle, Maynardville, TN, Mike (& Gail) Miracle, Speedwell, TN, Doug Mayes, Speedwell, ...
Elizabeth McCreary Elizabeth McCreary, age 89, passed away Sun., May 6, 2012, at Claiborne Co. Nursing Home, after a long illness. She was born Nov. 22, 1922, and was a faithful member of Providence Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents - Johnny and Mary McCreary; sisters, Lorene, Cleo, Maurine and Ruth. Her love for everyone was demonstrated by her giving, helping, cooking for family and friends and she was definitely the best cake baker. Survivors...
Helen I. (Meyers) West Helen I. (Meyers) West, 82 years, of Monroe, MI, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2012, in Mercy Memorial Nursing Care Center under the tender care of Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. Helen had been in declining health for the past two years. Born June 30, 1929, in New Tazewell, TN, Helen was the daughter of the late Frank and Minnie (Minton) Meyers. On March 27, 1948, Helen married her beloved husband Sherman M. West i...
Clarence A. Goode Clarence A. Goode, age 78 of New Tazewell, TN, was born November 15, 1933, and passed away on April 29, 2012, in Knoxville, TN. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and retired from the Federal Government. Mr. Goode was also a Veteran of the United States Army Air Corp during Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his Parents: William and Myrtle Goode; Granddaughter: Stacey Dianne Newberry; Four brothers; Four sisters. He is surv...
Rev. Larry Dale Fultz Rev. Larry Dale Fultz, 61, beloved husband, daddy, and papaw, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at his home in Tazewell, TN. Dale was born July 24, 1950, in Middlesboro, KY, the son of Reverend Cecil Ray, Sr. and the late Mildred Joy Fultz. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Gail Miller Fultz and infant daughter, Amber Rose. He is survived by his wife, Sharon “Cissy” Fultz; children, Chad (and Lu...
Charles Estes Jr. Charles Estes Jr., age 83, of Harrogate, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN with his family by his side. Employed by Middlesboro Coca Cola Company for 43 years, he loved being at the flea market on weekends trading knives and guns. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Tracy Estes. Survivors include his wife of 50 years Ruby Estes. Children: Betty (Keith) Ferris, Janice (JW) ...
