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Subject: Obits From The Knoxville News Sentinel 30 Nov 2005
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 08:50:47 EST


From the Knoxville News Sentinel 30 Nov 2005

BRIGHT, THOMAS CARRA - 62,
HEATHERLY, MARGARET DEAN MALICOTE McNEELEY - age 63 of LaFollette,
HILL, NANCY PEARL - age 93
BRIGHT, THOMAS CARRA - 62, died Monday, November 28, 2005, after a courageous
battle against leukemia. He was born November 9, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tenn.,
to the late James Roderick and Margrett Dunn Bright. He attended the
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, where he majored in Biology. Tom then went on to
complete a degree in Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. In
1987, Tom and wife Karen, also a pharmacist, opened Apple Discount Drugs in
Clinton, Tenn., and independent, hometown drugstore that has since become a beloved
fixture in the community. Tom was a member of Faith Promise Church of
Knoxville where he served as a small group leader, holding Bible studies in his home.
He was also a Board Member of the American Pharmacy Cooperative. When able
to, Tom enjoyed playing golf, fishing, boating, and spending time with his loved
ones. Tom's family and friends will remember him for his laid back
personality, quiet strength and tender heart who often helped those less fortunate than
himself. His loving memory will be continued by: his wife, Karen of Oak Ridge;
his daughters, Emily and Lauren Bright of Oak Ridge; son Kevin Bright of
Knoxville; daughter, Kellie Frazier and husband Tom of Knoxville; daughter, Becky
Bright of Nashville; step-daughter, Kristi Newton and husband Daniel of
Clinton; step- daughter, Lindsay George of Knoxville; granddaughter, Vivian Newton
of Clinton; brother, Don Bright and wife Judy of Chattanooga; brother, Jim
Bright and Maureen of Auburn, Ala.; and sister, Nancy Bright-Miller of
Chattanooga. Friends and family may gather, Thursday, December 1, 6-8 pm, at Holly Gamble
Funeral Home in Clinton. Dr. Chris Stephens will officiate. Funeral services
to immediately follow. Interment will be Friday, December 2, 10 am, at
Anderson Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Patrick Bright, nephew, Donnie
Bright, nephew, Cary Miller, nephew, Tom Frazier, son-in-law, Early Phillips,
long-time friend and Jay Insell, co-pharmacist and friend. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. www.leukemia.org. The
family would like to especially thank Dr. John Foust and the staff of the
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge for their dedication and kindness.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of arrangements.

HEATHERLY, MARGARET DEAN MALICOTE McNEELEY - age 63 of LaFollette, passed
away Monday, November 28, 2005. She was born December 27, 1941 in LaFollette to
the late Alvis & Lillian Baird Malicote. She was also preceded in death by:
first husband, Junior McNeeley; & brother, Robert Malicote. Member of East
LaFollette Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Bill Heatherly; brother & sister-in-
law, Mike & Debi Malicote, LaFollette; sister & brother-in-law, Wanda M. &
Carl Roberts, Kingsport; sister-in-law, Jean Malicote, LaFollette; two special
nieces, Kris Malicote & Meredith Finstad; other nieces, Tracy Thomas, Lisa
Malicote, Tammy Roberts, Amber Malicote, Judy McNeeley & Kathy Henderson; nephews,
Stacey & Tim Malicote, Eric Roberts, Michael Malicote, Rob Thomas & Jacob
Finstad; stepchildren, Deborah K. Bragg & Roger David Heatherly, Lafollette;
several aunts, uncles, cousins and great nieces & nephews who loved her. Funeral
service 8 p.m. Thursday, Cross Chapel, Rev. Bob Carroll officiating. Interment
11 a.m. Friday, Bakers Forge Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 till 8
p.m. Thursday at Cross Funeral Home.

HILL, NANCY PEARL - age 93 passed away Saturday November 26, 2005 at
Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City, where she lived since 1993. A native of
Harriman, Tn, she was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Walter Hill and
had lived with them in the family home. Preceded in death by her parents,
brother, W.W. Hill, Jr., sisters, Ivy Hill and Pauline Hill Massey and several
cousins. Survived by nephew Charles L. Massey of Chattanooga; nieces Betsy Hill
Wheeler of Knoxville and Margaret K. Massey Mayfield of Elizabethton. Nancy was
active in several local organizations in Harriman and was a lifetime member of
the First Christian Church. Graduate of Harriman High School and the
University of Tennessee, she had a special interest in education and for more than 20
years was a devoted teacher in Harriman City School and South Harriman High
School where she taught math and coached the girls' basketball team. In 1953 she
was named director of the Roane County Human Services Department where she
served until retirement in 1973. Graveside service 2 PM Thursday December 1, 2005
at Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood with Rev Nathan Williams officiating.
Visitation at Kyker Funeral Home from 12 to 1 PM before the service. Memorial gifts
may be made to First Christian Church, Morgan St, Harriman, Tn 37748 or to
Appalachian Christian Village, 2012 Sherwood Drive, Johnson City, Tn 37601.
www.kykerfuneralhome.com
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