Mike O’ Conner Jones, age 42, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Inez Grigsby and Mike and Viola Jones.

He is survived by his mother, Burdell Mitchell; father, Billy Gene Jones; step-son Logan Massey; brothers, Billy Ray Jones, Charlie Jones, Joe Jones, Johnny Mitchell, Roger Mitchell, Willie Mitchell and Beattie Mitchell; sisters, Pam McAmis, Ester Lundy and Chrystal Cavett; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Vestoria Elizabeth Moore Green, age 86, of Del Rio, passed away at her home on March 4, 2010 after a brief illness. She attended the First Church of God in Del Rio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Beulah Moore; husband of 52 years, Holland Green and her brothers Dawson, Jess, Arthell and Arthur Moore.

She is survived by her children, Ronald (Margaret) Green, Margaret (Arvin) Willis, Curtis (Bertha) Green, and Terry (Carol) Green; grandchildren Kim (Jay) Setser, David ( Maritsa) Green, Iris Dale (Rick) Askew, Artie (Michelle) Willis, Misty Ball, Telinda McKinney and Paula Green; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters Kitty ( Robert) Moore and Bea Cornell both of VA, Cora Lou Kelly of Del Rio, Loree Green of SC, and two brothers, Wayne of Del Rio and Joseph Moore of SC.

Funeral Services will be on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Moore Cemetery in Del Rio.

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Joe Edward McGaha, age 56, of Newport, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010 at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County.

He was preceded in death by his mother Christine McGaha, father Paul McGaha, brothers Hollis McGaha and John Alfred Smith, half-brother Paul McGaha and half-sister Leta Suggs.

He is survived by his sons Lucas McGaha (Kelli) and Sven McGaha (Josette), grandson Zakary McGaha, brothers Charlie McGaha and Jerry Smith, sisters Helen Hayes and Doris McGaha.

As per his request, he will be cremated. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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Nell Pierce Roberts, age 94, of Dayton, TN, formerly of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Rhea Medical Center after suffering a brief illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Newport.

Nell was born on September 6, 1915 in Knoxville, TN, she later moved to Waterville, NC after her marriage and before moving to Newport. She taught music in public schools at Grassy Fork and Hartford for many years. She also drove the school bus in that area. The last six years of her life was spent living with her son and daughter-in-law in Dayton, TN due to health problems.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Roberts, one sister, two brothers, and niece; Anna Lynn Lakin.

She is survived by her son, James M. Roberts, Jr. (Alda); grandson, Jamie Roberts (Carmen); 4 great grandchildren, Noah, Seth, Luke, and Susan; 1 niece, Wanda Carr (Jack); 2 great nieces, Susie and Becky; 2 great nephews, Mitch and Mark; and several cousins.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Boggan and Dr. Rich Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Newport, 261 E. Broadway, Newport, Tennessee 37821.

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Larry Williams, age 69, of Cosby, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his father, Otto Williams. He is survived by his mother, Zeltha Williams of Cosby, son; Tim Williams of Sevierville; 2 grandchildren; brothers Dennis and Jack Williams of Newport, David, Robin and Lake Williams of Cosby, and Dan Williams of Dandridge; sisters, Gail Peurifoy of South Carolina and Virginia Ham of Sevierville.

As per his request he will be cremated. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Shults Grove Methodist Church in Cosby with Rev. Alta Raper officiating.

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Don Ramsey, age 63, of Cosby, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lola Ramsey; son, Ronald Michael Ramsey; and granddaughters, Adrian Wilson and Mikayla Allen.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Ramsey; daughters, Donna Allen (Michael), Heather Hartsell (Lynn), sons J.C. Ramsey (Michelle), David Ramsey (Lisa), Gary Ramsey (Karen), grandchildren Dalton and Emily Allen, Savannah, Isabella, and Samuel Ramsey, Timothy and Taylan Hartsell, brothers Lonnie Ramsey (Lee), Larry Ramsey, Harold Ramsey (Ellen), Darrell Ramsey (Nancy), Ray Ramsey (Terry), sisters Libby Fogliani (Carl), Thelma Large (Jimmy) along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

As per his request, he will be cremated. A memorial will be at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Garvers Chapel Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.

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Willard Huff, age 74, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his earthly family and heavenly angels and now is at home with his beloved Audrey, who preceded him is death 18 month ago.

He attended New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Ila Huff; and sister, Reba “Blackie” Buckner. Survivors include his daughters, Debra Kay Grice (Roger), Faith Ila Southerland (Marion) and Audrey Kay Webb; sons, Robert “Bobby” Huff (Carla), Willard Dean Huff, and Russell Wayne Huff; 11 grandchildren, 1 step-grandson, 15 great grandchildren; sisters Betty Hartsell, Margaret Gowan (Uncle Jimmy) Juanita Walker, Norma Jean “Bill” Buckner (Billy), Frances Ford (Van), and Ruth Ann Ramsey; along with special nieces, nephews, numerous friends, and beloved pets; Baby and Little Bit.

Funeral services will be at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010 at New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Willie Winters officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Following the services he will be cremated as per his request

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Rutha Baxter Costner, age 90, of Cosby, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2010, with her family by her side. She was born on January 14, 1920 and was of Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer “Hotshot” Costner; daughter, Vivian Costner; two other infant daughters; mother, Artell V. Baxter; father, Wilse Baxter; brother, James “Craney” Baxter and sister, Estell Baxter.

She is survived by her daughters; Valerie “Doll” Costner of Cosby, Velma (Larry) Evans of Cosby and Varnell (Jerry) Gorenflo of Newport, son; Vondie ( Shirley) Costner of Cosby, grandchildren; Johnny Costner (Karen and Judd) of Cosby, Chucky (Amy) Evans of Newport, Jennifer (Heath) Hembree of Newport, Rebecca Gorenflo of Newport, great-grandchildren; Chelsea and Marlea Costner of Cosby, Elizabeth and Charlie Evans of Newport, Madison and Heath Hembree of Newport, niece Evelyn Webb, along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Steve Smith and Rev. Brian Parrish officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. prior to the service at Brown Funeral Home.

The Family will meet at 12:15 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home to go in procession for a 1:00 p.m. interment at Valentine Cemetery in Cosby. Pallbearers will be Johnny Costner, Chucky Evans, Heath Hembree, Jamie Costner, Chris Gregg and Mitchell Webb. Honorary pallbearers are Gene Costner, Freddy Costner, Paul Bryant, Freddy James, Wayne Phillips and Max Weeks.

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Willie Mae Estes Holdway, age 67, of Newport, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Glen Holdway, parents Sewell and Mable Estes of Middlesboro, KY, 2 brothers James Estes and John P. Estes, 2 sisters Wilma Martin and Mary R. Estes. She was the granddaughter of Cornie Bowlin Estes.

Survivors include her daughter Pamela Lloyd Solomon, grandchildren Christopher Glen Lloyd, Krystal Danielle Lloyd (fiancé Allen Lamb), Christina Renee Lloyd, Rebecca Grace Lloyd, Amy Rose Lloyd, special son-in-law William Lloyd (Melissa), brothers Mike Estes, Danny Estes, Ken Sexton of Middlesboro, KY, sister Linda Sandifer (Elmer) of Harrogate, stepmother Marie Estes of Middlesboro, brothers-in-law Gale Holdway (Janet) of Newport and Jerry Holdway (Rose) of San Angelo, TX along with several nieces, nephews, special friends and her Shoney’s Family.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Point Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. James Hance officiating. Interment will follow in Point Pleasant Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

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Buddy Edward Campbell, age 71, of Newport, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Bertha Campbell; brother, Johnny W. Campbell; sisters, Beaula Mae Campbell, Betty Jo Dalton, and Ruby Lee Maddron. He is survived by his brother, Charles Andrew Campbell; sisters, Sarah Lou Dalton, Stella Freshour, Polly Sue Stuart, and Jean Coggins, as well as several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

As per his request, he will be cremated.

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