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Subject: [TNCAMPBE-L] Obits From The Knoxville News Sentinel 10 Aug 2003
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 08:24:12 EDT
>From the Knoxville News Sentinel 10 Aug 2003
ARNURIUS, ARMOND "ARNIE" - age 96 of Norris
CHADWICK, LENORE L. - age 87 of Clinton,
NEFF, CARL M. - age 74 of Powell,
NOE, THURMAN WILSON - age 87, of Karns,
VANDERPOOL, MR. ROSS - age 88 of Lancing,
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ARNURIUS, ARMOND "ARNIE" - age 96 of Norris passed away Saturday. He spent
his last days at St. Mary's Residential Hospice where he was lovingly attended
by his wife of almost 17 years, Chesley Dale Arnurius, other family members,
scores of friends, and many kind nurses. He then returned home, spending his
last night with his family before dying the following morning. He was born in
Windsor, Connecticut, in 1906 and graduated from the University of Massachusetts
with a B.S. degree in landscape architecture and engineering. He moved his
family to Norris in 1946 where he served the City of Norris for many years and in
numerous capacities, including City Clerk, City Manager, City Councilman, and
Mayor. In 1994 he was appointed Mayor Emeritus by the City Council. An ardent
horseman, he rode for pleasure and in horse show competition. He received
many ribbons for his walking horses and in 1994 the East TN Walking Horse
Association awarded him the Overall High Point Performance Champion trophy. At age 90
he was listed by the Association as the oldest amateur rider. He was a
long-term member of the Norris Religious Fellowship. Preceded in death by wife of 53
years, Evelyn Sandstrom Arnurius, parents Albert and Edith Lovell Arnurius,
and sister and brother-in- law Charles and Vi Parsons. Survived by wife Chesley
Dale Arnurius; son David Arnurius of Norris and special friend Phyllis
Harrington of Claxton; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Beth Arnurius of
Knoxville; grandchildren Scott, Mark, and Sarah Arnurius of Knoxville and Cynthia
Hannon of Jacksonville, Florida; great-grandchild Paige Hixon of Jacksonville;
step-children Ann Dale Stierli of Knoxville, Janet Dale Jolly of Norris, and
James Burrows Dale of Memphis; step-grandchildren Erika and Alison Stierli, Karen
Jolly Stecker, and Peter Dale; nephews Robert and Bruce Parsons; cousin A.W.
"Bud" Lovell and wife Priscilla of Essex, Connecticut; cousin Martha Porteus of
Windsor, Connecticut; and many very special friends. The family will receive
friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
Graveside service for family and close friends 10:00 a.m. Monday at Norris
Memorial Gardens, Rev. Keith Haverkamp and Rev. Robert Puckett officiating.
Memorial service Sunday, August 17, 4:00 p.m. at Norris Religious Fellowship Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Norris Religious
Fellowship Church, the American Cancer Society, or St. Mary's Residential
Hospice. Holley Gamble Funeral Home of Clinton in charge of all arrangements.
CHADWICK, LENORE L. - age 87 of Clinton, TN passed away August 7, 2003 at Oak
Ridge Methodist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Chester B. Chadwick. A long time resident of Clinton, she dedicated many hours to
Habitat For Humanity, the Clinton Library and tutored children in the public
schools. Among her varied interests were sewing, needlework, swimming,
reading, and duplicate bridge. Survivors include her son, Richard A. Chadwick of
Estill Springs, TN; three daughters; Carol Zitzow of Signal Mountain, TN, Mary Sue
Sutton of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Kathyrn Chadwick, Clinton, TN; seven
grandsons, one granddaughter, and two great-grandsons. The family will receive
friends Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at Grace Lutheran Church, 131 W. Gettysburg
Avenue, Oak Ridge from 3:00p.m-5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to Trinity Lutheran Church, 705 Wilson Avenue, Tullahoma, TN 37388, where she
was a charter member, or to the Clinton Public Library, 118 S. Hicks St.,
Clinton, TN 37716. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE
(693-2273).
NEFF, CARL M. - age 74 of Powell, went home to be with the Lord August 9,
2003 after a long battle with cancer. He left this life peacefully with his
family by his side. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Powell. Mr. Neff was
a retired employee of Y-12 in Oak Ridge where he worked as a chemist and
supervisor for 44 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie. He is
survived by his daughters, Vickie Smith and Linda Malin; son in law Buddy Malin;
brother and sister in law, Wayne and Linda Neff; grandchildren, Jason Smith,
Adam, Savannah and Aaron Malin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service
7:30 p.m. Monday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Clarence Sexton
officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the W. Adair
entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment service. The family will
receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
NOE, THURMAN WILSON - age 87, of Karns, was born on June 14, 1916, and passed
away on Aug 8, 2003. He was a deacon and active member of Grace Baptist
Church before his extended illness. He was a Mason and a member of the Beaver Ridge
Lodge No. 366, where he also served as treasurer for many years. Mr. Noe
retired from the Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge in 1981 after 32 years of service. He was
a member of the Pipefitters Local 718 and recently received his 50-year
membership award. Preceded in death by his parents, David W. and Minnie Harbin Noe;
brother, Carroll H. Noe, Sr.; sister, Lorene Moody, and half-sister, Lida
Cannon. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine Carson Noe; son and
daughter-in-law, David and Teresa Noe; granddaughter and husband, Tammy and Chris
Gregg; grandson, Billy Noe; great- granddaughter, Caitlin Gregg;
step-sisters, Gertrude Harbin and Cloria Anderson; sisters-in-law, Lily Ruth and Wanda
Carson; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m.
to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2003 at Weaver Funeral Home, with the funeral
service to follow at 3 p.m., with Reverend Alfred T. Royer officiating. Family
and friends will go in procession to Oak Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery for
burial. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Ed Valentine's Sunday School Class
of Grace Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church
Building Fund. Active pallbearers: grandson, Billy Noe; nephews, C.H. Noe, Jr., Tim,
Todd, and Jacob Noe, David, Jeff, and Mark Castleberry, Jim and Don Carson.
Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
VANDERPOOL, MR. ROSS - age 88 of Lancing, passed away Friday, August 8, 2003
at the U.T. Medical Center. He was the oldest male member of Pilot Mountain
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Vanderpool; son, Gary
Vanderpool and daughter-in-law, Lynn of Winterville, NC; son, Donald Vanderpool of
Helenwood; daughter, Kay Stringfield and son-in-law, Ernest Stringfield of
Lancing; grandchildren, Teresa Byrd, Charles (Chuck) Vanderpool, Angie Harlan, and
Sarah Vanderpool; six Great- grandchildren and one Great-great-grandchild;
several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 10,
2003 from 6-8 p.m. at Pilot Mountain Baptist Church. Funeral services will
follow at 8 p.m. with Bro. Charles Webb officiating. A graveside service will be
held on Monday, 11 am in Pilot Mountain Cemetery, Lancing.
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