Obituaries
• LEWIS, Erma A,
February 19, 2014
of Pittsburgh, Pa., formerly of Knoxville, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Lewis; loving mother of Christopher Lewis and Amber Lewis; sister of Estelle Eleftheriou; aunt of Nicholas Eleftheriou and Chrisanne Burr. Erma was a graduate of Carnegie Mellow University and enjoyed needlepoint and pottery. She was a member of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Pittsburgh. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Friends are welcome to join the family for a graveside service at Pleasant Forest Cemetery (date to be announced). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022 or the Orthodox Christian Mission Center, P. O. Box 4319, St. Augustine, FL 33085 Please read and add a Tribute at www.beinhauer.com/
• BILLINGSLEY, Jimmy Carlysle “Jim,”
January 29, 2014
81, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Born July 26, 1932 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Carlysle Byron and Vera Jane Billingsley, he served in the 868th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War. He married his beloved wife Jo on July 3, 1952, shortly before his induction into the Army. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Tulsa University in 1958, and worked at the University of Tennessee Press for 20 years as Design & Production Director. He retired from the Texas A&M University Press in 1992, returning to Knoxville with Jo so they could be near their children and grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and was happiest when all of his family was in one room. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Craig and wife Ginger, and daughter Denise Chesney and husband Bill, all of Knoxville; grandchildren Erin Tucker and husband Matt of Antioch; Ashley Cross and husband Carter; Will Chesney and Ben Chesney, all of Knoxville; great-granddaughter Hannah Grace Tucker of Antioch; and several nieces and nephews. The family extends their thanks to the staff at Clarity Pointe in Farragut, for their outstanding care of Jim and their continued wonderful care of Jo. They would also like to thank Avalon Hospice and Ben Atchley State Veterans’ Home for their exemplary service. A celebration of life was held at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. A patriot until the very end, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project (P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675) or to The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley (P.O. Box 51723, Knoxville, TN 37950). Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving
• Marguerat, Sr., William Randy,
January 29, 2014
68, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He leaves behind his wife Marie of 48 years, mother Peggy, son Randy, Jr., daughter Angela and their spouses, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and many dear friends. Celebration of Life Service will be held at First Baptist Church Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934, on Saturday, February 1. Receiving of friends from 10 AM until time of Service at 12. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Memory of Randy Marguerat to Liberty Heights Church, 7904 Princeton Road, Liberty Twp., OH 45044, in care of Missions. To send a condolence, visit www.MuellerfuneralS.com
• HOPPER, Tammie (Theresa Ann Mary May),
December 18, 2013
64, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, December 9, 2013 after a brave battle with a long illness. She was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and attended Saint John Neumann Church locally. She was active at the Fort Loudoun Yacht Club and Fox Den Country Club. Tammie really enjoyed life. First and foremost she was a loving mother and wife. She knew the meaning of true friendship and never met a stranger. Her wit and personality compelled everyone to automatically open up to her and reveal their life stories. Tammie was always the social director and livened up any party, Hootie Who! She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Harold May; mother, Helen Evelyn Shriver May. Survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 44 years, James (Pat) Hopper; son, Jay Hopper and wife, Janelle; daughter, Tracy Pearson and husband, Andy; five grandchildren, Evan, Jada, Annabelle, Emma and Haydn; seven nieces and five nephews. Tammie is also survived by her sister, Janie McCormick and husband, York McCormick of St. Albans, WV; mother-in-law, Evelyn Hopper of Nitro, WV; sister-in-law, Tudi Bowles of South Charleston, WV; brother-in-law, Bill Hopper of Rio Rancho, NM; and brother-in-law, John Hopper and wife Ann Marie of Aurora, CO. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. on Friday, December 13th at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. with Father Christian Manning officiating. Private graveside services and interment will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org and specify donation for CREST Syndrome research. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Hopper family. www.clickfh.com
McFadden, Elisha William (Bill),
November 13, 2013
86, of Knoxville passed Nov. 9, 2013. Born in Paris, Tn, on Nov. 22,1926, to Hartman and Lucille McFadden, both dec-eased. Survived by wife of 63 years, Jean, children Debbie (Joe) Hardin, Pam McDowell, Greg McFadden, Tim McFadden, Sandy Owen, 9 Grandchildren, 7 Great-grandchildren, sister, Francis O’Dell, Sister-in-law Shirley Nielsen, many nieces, and nephews. Bill was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, devoted follower of Christ, lover of life, Sunday school teacher, was active member of his church. Bill proudly served The USA Navy, during WWII. He was greatly loved and is dearly missed. Service at First Baptist Concord, Monday, Nov. 11. Receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m., service following. Internment at Highland South Memorial, near Seymour, Tuesday, Nov. 12. In lieu of flowers, donation can be sent to FBC Patterson Class, 441 E. Kingsgate Rd, Farragut, Tn. 37934.
• WEIR, Donald E.,
October 30, 2013
84, of Athens, died Tuesday morning, October 22, 2013 at NHC of Athens. A native of Bradley County and longtime resident of Athens, he was a son of the late Rev. Roscoe and Lula Reno Weir and was also preceded in death by a brother and his wife Ray and Carlene Morrison Weir, and a sister-in-law, Mary Hollingsworth Sharp. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Athens for 60 years, where he sang in the church choir, taught a young boy’s Sunday School class, and served as a deacon for 45 years. He was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College, East Tennessee State University, and he obtained his master’s degree in Education Supervision from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He was an honorary member of the Athens Rotary Club. He began his teaching career at McMinn County High School in 1954. He served at Assistant Principal at McMinn County High School and later as Principal. He then went to the Athens Jr. High School as principal in 1966 and served there until his retirement in 1991. He served in the Tennessee National Guard for nine years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Sharp Weir, of Athens; one daughter and son-in-law, Dauna Kay and Dr. Richard Sharpe of Athens, one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Eugene and Becky Greene Weir of Farragut, three granddaughters, Allison Kay Sharpe, Stephanie Rebecca Weir and Rebecca Leigh Weir; one grandson and his wife, Andrew Richard and Amanda Boyd Sharpe; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty Katherine and William B. Stephens of Oak Ridge; brother-in-law, Dr. Vance R. Sharp of Yahala, Fl.and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted, 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 26, 2013 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jason Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Military Honors at the graveside. The family will receive friends Saturday, from 11:30am-1:30pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Jerry Howell, Butch Smith, Ronnie Weir, Randall Kyker, Bill Bessom and Dr. John Offutt. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church of Athens and members of Dr. John Offutt’s Sunday school class. The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association NE/SE TN Chapter, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 22, Chattanooga, TN 37421 or First Baptist Church of Athens “More Than a Building Fund”, 305 Ingleside Avenue, Athens, TN 37303. If you are unable to attend this service or visitation you may sign the guest register at www.smithfuneral&cremationservicesofathens.com. Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is serving the family of Donald E. Weir.
• SLOAN, Richard A.,
October 23, 2013
age 62, of Farragut, TN went to be with his Lord early Friday morning, October 18, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center. Richard was a member of First Baptist Concord. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Richard was a 1969 graduate of Travelers Rest High School in South Carolina. He also attended North Greenville University and earned a BA at Mars Hills College. Richard obtained his Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. As an ordained minister, he dedicated his life to serving the Lord in churches throughout Tennessee. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Fay Sloan. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pat Sloan; children and families, Stephen, Emile, Drew, Cooper and Molly Sloan, Laura Sloan, Michael Sloan; sister, Sandra Anderson and husband, Tony Anderson; nieces, Beth Anderson, Julie Simoneaux and the Marguerat and Nelson nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Monday, October, 21, 2013 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of First Baptist Church Concord where Richard and Pat were married. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Sloan family. www.clickfh.com
• HARLOW, Lela Brenan,
October 16, 2013
of Farragut, passed away in her sleep Tuesday morning, October 8, 2013, after a long illness. Mrs. Harlow was a life-long member of Fourth Presbyterian Church where she taught children’s Sunday School classes and was a leader in women’s organizations. She was a community volunteer (working as a Red Cross volunteer in Far-ragut sch-ools for many years and a Farragut City museum volunteer). She also gre-eted hundreds of new Farr-agut residents as a Welcome Wagon hostess for eleven years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Vassie Brenan, and sister Zelma Brenan. She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Harold Harlow, retired Knoxville News-Sentinel Associate Editor. Son, Eugene and wife Sherry of Nashville, daughter, Mary Lee Bigger and husband Nathan of Cary, NC, son, Alan Harlow of Farragut, and daughter, Carol Bailey and husband Phillip of Tullahoma, TN. Five grandchildren: Brenan, Caroline, Katie Jo, Cora Ann Bailey and Kaitlin Bigger. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Glenna B. Manning officiating. The family and friends will meet at 1:15 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2013, at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 1:30 p.m. interment service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Farragut Folklife Museum (11408 Municipal Center Dr. Farragut, TN 37934). Online obituary may be viewed and condolences extended at www.rosemortuary.com.
