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Subject: Obits From the Knoxville News Sentinel 17 Feb 2005
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:33:07 EST


From the Knoxville News sentinel 17 Jan 2005

PHILLIPS, OLIVER KING "K.O." - age 77 of Knoxville,
FREYTAG, MS. ETHEL HELEN - age 93 of Wartburg,
HOWELL, PEGGY - 82 of Oak Ridge
RHEA, HUGH "REX" - age 73 of Clinton,
SHARP, LEON - age 82 of Maryville,
TAYLOR, EDITH (LIZ) - age 78 of Harriman,
YARBOROUGH, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT - age 37

PHILLIPS, OLIVER KING "K.O." - age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday,
February 15, 2005 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a mason and member of the
Charles McKinney Lodge #433. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was owner
and operator of the Red and White Market. Preceded in death by parents, Adam
and Tennie Phillips; brothers, Adam Jr. and Paul; sister, Mary. Survived by
loving wife of 56 years, Jo Phillips; daughters and sons-in- law, Sandy and Dan
Scarbrough, Louie Manning, and Terri and Wade Carlin; grandchildren, Sean and
Nikki Scarbrough, Kristi Manning Thomas, Brad Carlin, and Kelly Carlin Buhl;
great-grandchildren, Jacob McCain and Leah Phillips; his dog and faithful friend,
Beamer. Family and friends will meet at 11:15 a.m. Friday at the Tennessee
State Veterans Cemetery for an 11:30 a.m. graveside service. Chaplain Paul
Trumpore of the Knoxville Fire Dept officiating. Grandchildren will serve as
Honorary Pallbearers. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Weaver
Funeral Home.

FREYTAG, MS. ETHEL HELEN - age 93 of Wartburg, passed away quietly at the
Lifecare Center of Morgan County on February 15, 2005 after a brief illness. She
was preceded in death by: her parents, Albert L. and Maude N. Freytag;
brothers, Fred, Jack, Albert Jr., Maxwell, Kenneth, William and Leon Freytag; sister,
Marjorie Dean Redmon. She is survived by: a host of nieces and nephews.
Affectionately known as "Miss Ethel," she was a lifelong resident of Morgan County
and was a descendant of one of the earliest settling families. She was a
lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Wartburg. Miss Ethel dedicated her life
to researching the history of Morgan County. She was a published author,
revered local historian, and a devoted teacher of more than 40 years. The family
would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Lifecare Center of
Morgan County for being such loving caretakers to Miss Ethel during her time
there. The family will receive friends Friday, Feburary 18, 2005 from 6-8 pm
at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow with Bro.
Tom Mooty officiating. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, 11 am in
Wartburg City Cemetery.

HOWELL, PEGGY - 82 of Oak Ridge passed away on February 16, 2005. Member of
Royce Baptist Church Outreach Ministry. She was born in Ravensford, NC on
September 15, 1922 to parents Robert V. Howell and Polly Renfro Howell. In addition
to her parents, Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by: brothers, Lattie
Howell, George Howell, Cecil Howell, and Ed Howell; sister, Ada Stone. Mrs. Howell
moved to Oak Ridge in the early 1950's and worked in The Cloth Shop in Downtown
Oak Ridge. She later worked at Clinch River Breeder Reactor until her
retirement in 1984. Among her survivors are: sister, Vivian Crisp; son, Terry C.
Howell and his wife, Martha; their sons, Robert E. Howell, Elliott C. Howell and
Jacob M Martin and his wife, Lichelle; great- grandson, Cole. Mrs. Howell is
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Local nephew, Robert Stone and wife,
Sheila, nieces, Doris Higdon and husband, Charles. Geniveve Harber and Virginia
Lee Tokes were especially close to her. Mrs. Howell enjoyed taking care of
her family, because, to her, family came first. A graveside service will be held
on Friday, 1 pm at Anderson Memorial Gardens with Rev. Rick Miller
officiating. An online guest book may be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com.

RHEA, HUGH "REX" - age 73 of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, February 16,
2005 at Ft. Sanders Select Specialty Hospital. Rex was a member and deacon of
Blowing Springs Baptist Church, and also served as choir director for 50 years.
He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War, and was born
January 5, 1932 in Anderson County. He is preceded in death by parents, Jesse
Bert & Thelma McDonald Rhea. Survivors: wife of 47 1/2 years, Wanda Rhea of
Clinton; sons and daughters-in-law; Michael Rex Rhea of Clinton, Jeffrey & wife,
Karen Rhea of Louisville, Russell & wife, Kathy Rhea of Clinton;
grandchildren, Brittany Rhea of Clinton, Cody Rhea of Clinton, Chelsea Rhea of Clinton;
brothers, Roger & wife, Saundra Rhea of Clinton, Douglas & wife, Wanda Rhea of
Clinton; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00 -
8:00 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2005 at Blowing Springs Baptist Church with
funeral services following with Rev. David White officiating. His burial will be
2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2005 at Blowing Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

SHARP, LEON - age 82 of Maryville, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at
Maryville Health Care Center. He was a native of Lake City, TN and a Veteran of the
United States Army serving during World War II. He was a member of Broadway
Baptist Church and retired from ALCOA after 38 years of service. He was also a
member of ALCOA's 25-Year Club. Survivors include: Wife, Eula Sharp; Stepson,
Ronald Welch and wife, June Welch of Maryville; Brother & sister-in-law, Gordon &
Peggy Sharpe of Maryville; Sister Helen S. Hakala of Calabash, NC; Nieces,
Deborah V. Burgan and Jane H. Brighton; Nephews, John Sharpe, Ken Sharpe, Tim
Vowell, David Vowell. Funeral service will be at 7:30 pm, Friday, February 18,
2005 at Smith Mortuary with Dr. Robert Brown officiating. Family and friends
will assemble at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 19, 2005 at Sherwood Memorial
Gardens for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 pm,
Friday, February 18, 2005, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000,
www.smithmortuary.com.

TAYLOR, EDITH (LIZ) - age 78 of Harriman, passed away Tuesday February 15,
2005 at Roane Medical Center. Preceded in death by: parents, Reece & Dixie
Easter; husband, Winston (Windy) Taylor; brothers, Paul Easter & Earl Easter. She
was retired from TVA & was a long-time member of Trenton Street Baptist Church &
the Faith Sunday School Class. Survivors: daughters, Wendy Taylor Flora &
husband Chuck Flora of Harriman, Kim Taylor Dukes & husband Dr. Bob Dukes of
Knoxville; sister, Sandra Hendrickson of Harriman; brother, Frank (Luke) Easter
of Nashville; grandchildren, Drew Flora of Harriman, Brad Dukes of Knoxville,
Peyton Dukes of Knoxville; several nieces & nephews including special niece
Angela Fae Bunch of Kingston. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Friday at Kyker Funeral Home
Chapel in Harriman with Rev Waylan Payne & Rev. Mason Goodman officiating. Private
family interment in Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 pm Friday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman.
www.kykerfuneralhome.com.

YARBOROUGH, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT - age 37, passed away Tuesday, February 15,
2005 in Knoxville. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Oak Ridge and
was an employee of The Fresh Market in Bearden. He was preceded in death by:
grandfather, Grover C. Yarborough; grandmother, Arlene Bridges; and great
grandmother, Perry Wells. He is the beloved son of Rita and Bill Yarborough of
Oliver Springs. He is also survived by: a loving daughter, Samantha Noelle
Yarborough of Oak Ridge. In addition to his daughter, he is survived by: two
sisters, Terri Cates of Knoxville and Karen Fugate of Oak Ridge; grandmother, Minnie
Yarborough of Oliver Springs; grandparents, Trent and Bertha Bridges of
Clinton; as well as many other nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 18, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. at the Oliver Springs Mortuary. The funeral will immediately follow at
8:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mack Smith and Rev. Howard French officiating.
Interment will be Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Anderson Memorial
Gardens in Clinton. Oliver Springs Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.
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