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NEMA SUE UNDERWOOD OBITUARY

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UNDERWOOD, NEMA SUE, age 60, of Vonore, Tennessee passed away 12:15 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at home with family after a brief battle with lymphoma. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and Vonore chapter # 383, Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by parents, John “Beece” and Creed Earl Self Kirkland, brother, Earl Kirkland. Survivors: loving husband of 42 years, Roger D. Underwood, Sr.; daughter, Nema Dale Underwood Moses; sons and spouses, Roger “Junior” and Becky Underwood, Donald and LeeAnne Underwood; grandchildren, Autumn Queen and husband Dustin, Sarah Moses, Cory Underwood, Carrie Underwood, Darrin Underwood, Kyli Underwood; sister, Barbara Kirkland Strickland; nieces, Angie Willix, Teresa Crowden, Cindy Kirkland. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Ronnie Davis, Rev. Chris Holloway, Rev. Charles White officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday, Vonore Baptist Cemetery. Eastern Star service 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Family will receive friends 6-7:45 p.m. Sunday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, MadisonvilleTN.

Note: Nema Sue was the grandaughter of the late George Washington Self and Vandoria Roberts Self.




MARK A. LINTON OBITUARY

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Linton, Mark A., age 81, of Tellico Plains,Tennessee went to be with the Lord at 8:40 P.M. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at U.T. Medical Center. Born to the union of Edward O. & Violet Engle Linton in Cleveland, Ohio on January 10, 1931. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War as a high speed Morse code communications specialist. Also held a pilot’s license for single & multi-engine planes, with instrument rating. These skills he later used in civilian life as a pilot and an air traffic controller. A Christian and long time member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker). An Elder, Sunday School teacher & sang baritone in the choir. Served on the Pearl, MS auxiliary Police force, the Rafter Volunteer Fire Dept. and as a ham radio operator for severe weather alerts for Monroe County, TN. As a devoted husband, father, friend & cook, Mark was always thinking of how to help and make the lives of others easier and more enjoyable. Many vacations and memories were shared with family and friends. Survivors, wife of 47 years, Lucile Hunt Linton, Son & daughter-in-law, Steven D. & Linda Wayman, Daughters & sons-in-law, Janice & Dennis Calhoun, Lynette & Mike Atkinson, 11 grandchildren & 23 great-grandchildren, Brother & sisters-in-law, John & Stella Linton, Ellen Harrison, Many nieces, nephews & friends. Preceded in death by parents, son-in-law, Robert Smith, great-granddaughter, Makenzie Wayman. Funeral 2 P.M. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Friends Meeting of Ballplay Church, Rev. Scott Knight officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends 1-2 P.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Linton Youth Fund, Friendsville Quarterly Meeting. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, TN.

ANNA MAE SELF OBITUARY

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Anna Mae Self, age 85, of Maryville, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Self was a longtime member of East Maryville Baptist Church and was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Rev. Fred C. Self; Son, Garry Self; and Daughter, Margaret Ann Cooper. Survivors include her Sons and Daughters-in-law, Darrell and Michele Self, Larry and Becky Self; Son-in-law, Butch Cooper; Grandchildren, Tony Cooper, April Self, Amanda Johnson, Dana Basler, Darren Self, and Darrell Thomas; Five Great-grandchildren; Brothers, Leroy Rogers of Maryville and Bill Rogers of Cleveland, GA; The family would like to express special thanks to Mark and Julee Clark, and Kim Ward for their care of Mrs. Self. A celebration of Anna Mae's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2013 in the Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Keith Johnson and Rev. Butch Cooper officiating. The Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Grandview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, January 28, 2013 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com.




OLA MAE SELF OBITUARY

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Ola Mae (Connatser) Self, age 95, of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the family home. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church for 70 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, O.W. and Florence Mize Connatser; husband, Sanford Self; loving stepmother, Faye Rhyne Connatser; baby daughter, Joyce Marie Self; sister, Una Faye Connatser; brothers, Alton, Roy and Fred Connatser. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Hugh McCall, Phyllis and Marvin Loveday, Edith and David Barry; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Martha Self and John and Susan Self; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ernest, Paul, Owen and Lemuel Connatser; sisters, Laura and Ruby Connatser; numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Cooper, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson and UT Hospice for their excellent care. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Kenny Armstrong officiating. The family and friends will assemble directly following the service at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beech Grove Baptist Church or to Beech Grove Church Builders on Missions, 1519 Topside Road, Louisville, TN 37777. Arrangements by Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, http://www.SmithMaryville.com




KEVIN FOWLER NAMED APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR

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A Walters State employee is one of 30 individuals in the United States to be named a 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator in higher education. Kevin Fowler, an educational technologist at Walters State, was selected for the prestigious honor out of thousands of applicants. The Apple Distinguished Educator Program recognizes K-12 and higher education pioneers who are transforming teaching and learning in innovative ways. "Kevin's selection to this elite group of educators recognizes his significant contributions to the college's goal of enhancing student engagement through technology," said Joe Sargent, executive director of Information and Educational Technologies at Walters State. Fowler's recognition comes on the heels of Walters State being named a 2012-13 Apple Distinguished Program for its mobile-learning initiative. This designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, exemplary learning environments and education excellence. Walters State faculty members are using over 60 different apps in nearly every subject area to engage students. The college has realized a 10 to 25 percent increase in student learning through the use of mobile technologies in the classroom. "Kevin's hire at Walters State as an educational technologist is an integral part of our faculty members being able to advance their use of classroom technology and enhance student engagement and learning," said Dr. Lori Campbell, vice president for Academic Affairs at Walters State. "His experience in the classroom along with his strong knowledge of teaching technologies has made him a natural fit with the faculty members at Walters State," she also said. In his role as an educational technologist at Walters State, Fowler works with faculty to maximize the use of mobile devices and apps as teaching tools. He provides training on the nearly 200 new iPad features Apple releases annually, helps solve technical problems, and works individually with faculty to determine how they can use mobile devices to the fullest extent in their classroom.  "I am honored to receive this recognition," said Fowler. "While the faculty I work with may learn from me about new ways to include mobile technologies in their classrooms, I am fortunate to be surrounded by some of the most innovative educators in higher education," said Fowler. As an Apple Distinguished Educator, Fowler will collaborate with other innovative educators from around the world regarding instructional technology best practices. "I will have access to emerging technologies and new ideas from some of the most creative individuals in the field of education, which will greatly enhance my ability to help faculty further improve their teaching via mobile devices," said Fowler. Prior to joining Walters State about a year and half ago, Fowler taught middle-school U.S. history, government and civics. Purchasing an iPad out of his own pocket in 2010 for use in the classroom, Fowler was one of the first educators to use a mobile device as a teaching tool.

(Source: FaceBook)

OBITUARY FOR JOHNNIE BELL SELF DAILEY

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Johnnie Bell Self Dailey, age 83, of Maryville, Tennessee passed away suddenly Monday, April 29, 2013. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roley and Vietta Sellers Self; sisters, Leola Choate, Lillian Choate, and Burnice Ramsey; and brothers, Dallas, Floyd, W. C., and Earl Self. She is survived by her husband, Ray Dailey; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Bill Stover of Palmetto, GA and Penny and Mark Bisterski of Delafield, WI; sons and daughters-in-law, Arnold and Lynn Dailey of Oklahoma and Eddie and Pat Dailey and Dickie and Vickie Dailey of Maryville; grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Paul Davis, Shannon and Greg Brown, Jennifer and Ronnie Maston, Jeffery and Cheri Dailey, Brian Dailey, Amanda Dailey, Cory and Kayla Dailey, and Tyler Dailey; great-grandchildren, Holly, Kelly, Natalie, Tanner, Hunter, Harper, Rylee, Kylee, Waylon, Jaden, and Brayden; sisters, Mary Truett of Gastonia, NC and Polly Hancox of Alcoa; special friends, Sharon Dailey, Nick Mason, Jamie Click, Wendy Jones, Donna Dailey, Charlie Devine, Eric and Carrie Carden, Evelyn Hill, Kendra and Kirsten Tokeshi, and Annis Amburn; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Tommy Self, Rev. Joey Bivens, and Rev. Leon Amburn officiating. Family and friends will gather 10:00 AM Friday at Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery for the interment. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, (865) 982-6041, www.millerfuneralhome.org.


Obit. courtesy of Miller Funeral Home.



BRITTANY CHEREE SELF TO GRADUATE FROM MARYVILLE COLLEGE

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Brittany Cheree Self will graduate from Maryville College on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The graduation will be held on Anderson Lawn at the college campus located at 502 Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN. Cheree is the daughter of Kenny Self and the granddaughter of J.L. and Edna Self of Maryville, TN. CONGRATULATIONS CHEREE!

COLEMAN FAMILY REUNION

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The Coleman Family reunion was held Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tennessee. This reunion was for the descendants of Laura Ellen Self Coleman and Jessie Anderson Coleman. It was a beautiful afternoon for the reunion. The breeze off Tellico Lake made it very comfortable. Everyone who attended enjoyed a delicious meal and some great fellowship. Approximately 50 attended. Several came from other states. I will try to post some photos if anyone who attended shares some with me.

GRANDPA EMERY SELF'S TOBACCO BARN

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The tobacco barn of my great grandpa, Emery Self, recently fell. Mrs. Richard Leon (Faye Nell) Talley who lives on the property called me on July 24 to say the barn, which had been leaning for some time, fell in June. She had gone to church one Sunday morning and when she returned the barn was on the ground. According to cousin J.L Self "the barn was built in the early 1950's by the men in the community,(a barn raising). It was a tobacco barn. All of the material came off of the property. I remember grandpa walking on the plates on top of the poles. Grandma and the women cooked dinner for the men." I remember as a child playing around the barn and the small branch that ran beside it. On Thursday, July 25, I took my daughter, Lydia and went to 275 Citico Road in Vonore, where the barn is located. I took a few pictures and was able to get some of the pine planks from the barn walls. I plan to give some of the wood to grandpa Self's grandchildren as a keepsake. Mrs. Talley told me the branch had been getting out of banks this year due to heavy rainfall. She said the water often would run through the middle of the barn and she figures the water washed out the soil and stone pillars from underneath the support poles of the barn. The picture shows how the barn now looks. The owner of the property, Franklin Kirkland, of Vonore, plans to clear the area with a bulldozer in the near future.

LAVADA SELF OBITUARY

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Lavada Ray Self, age 88, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at Northhaven Healthcare Center. She was a faithful and working member of Mt. Tabor Baptist church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by: Husband, Emory G. Self; Parents, William M. & Eliza Greene; Three Sisters; and Three Brothers. Survivors include: Daughters & Sons-in-law, Sharen & Dennis Watson and Karen & Charles (Sonny) Wilson; Grandchildren, Michael Wilson, Adam Watson, Taylor Watson, and Joseph Watson; Great-Granddaughter, Cadie Wilson; Brother, Charles E. Greene. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM, Friday, August 23, 2013 at Smith West Chapel with Rev. Butch Cooper and Rev. Don Woody officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, August 23, 2013 at Smith West Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...28th ANNUAL SELF FAMILY REUNION

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The 28th annual Self Family Reunion will be held Saturday, September, 28, 2013… Pearson Springs Rotary Pavilion, Montvale Station Road, Maryville, Tennessee. We will gather around 3:00 p.m. and eat around 4:00 p.m. Bring a covered dish and a good appetite and join us. For more information call Ph. 423-420-9253. Directions: On Hwy. 411 North in Maryville, turn right at the Exxon station, onto Sandy Springs Road. Pass Foothills School, turn left onto Montvale Station Road. Go approximately ½ mile. The pavilion entrance will be on the left, just before Sandy Springs Park. Bring lawn chairs! Only benches are available for seating. Restrooms are on site. We hope to see you there.

ERSIE SELF COOPER OBITUARY

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COOPER, ERSIE CORDELIA, age 92, of Vonore, TN, widow of Lee Willard Cooper, went home to be with her Lord 5:10 a.m. Sunday, September 15, 2013 at home. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by infant son, Randy Lee Cooper; granddaughter, Sharon Butler; parents, Emery and Mary Self; sisters, Bessie Bibee and Lucy Hill; brothers, Lawson and Bill Self. She is survived by 8 children; daughters and spouses, Shirley and John Butler, of Madisonville, Peggy and Alvin Thomas, Lovonda and Jim Fowler, of Vonore, Darlene and Roberts Russell, of Loudon; sons and spouses, Ronnie and Molly Cooper, Reece and Cindy Cooper, of Madisonville, Randall and Donnie Cooper, of Vonore; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; several special nieces and nephews; her church family and the caring staff of Amedisys Hospice of Sweetwater. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Dennis Robinson, Rev. John Butler, Rev. Tommy Self officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Mt. Zion Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, TN.

HARVEY LINDBERG KISER OBITUARY

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Harvey Lindberg Kiser, 67, of Newburg, PA died Friday, September 13, 2013 in the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born February 14, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Harvey was a son of the late Walter Barnes and Rose Evelyn Self Kiser. Harvey was a retired Truck Driver from ABF in Carlisle. He was a member of the Big Spring Masonic Lodge # 361, F & A.M., a life member of both the Minnequa Social Club in Shippensburg and the Walnut Bottom Rod & Gun Club. He was an avid Bengals and Cowboys fan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Irene Hayes, a sister, Louise Yust, and a brother Richard Kiser. Harvey is survived by his wife, Barbara L. Mooney Kiser, one son, Alex R. Kiser and his wife Heidi of Frisco, TX, three daughters, Kim B. Corro and her husband John of State College, Tina M. Shafer and her husband Travis of St. Thomas, and Connie Rose Davis and her husband Mark of Burkburnett, TX, eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two brothers, Walter Kiser of Lake Charles, LA, and Terry Kiser of WA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg at 2 p.m. Officiating will be The Rev. Paul K. Hauk. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services in the funeral home and Masonic services will be conducted by the Big Spring Lodge at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 18.

EDIE MAE BARRY OBITUARY

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Edie Mae Barry, 65, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 22, 2013 surrounded by family after a brave battle with cancer. She was a 1966 graduate of Everett High School in Maryville, TN. She earned a BA in Spanish and an MA in ESL from UT Knoxville. She taught ESL for many years and retired in May of 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sanford and Ola Mae Self, and mother-in-law Esther Barry. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, David Barry; sons Greg (Kathy) Barry and Ben Barry; brothers-in-law Doug and Ben Barry; father-in-law John Barry and Julia 'Aunt Liz' Barry; sisters Betty (Hugh) McCall, Phyllis (Marvin) Loveday; brothers Jim (Martha Cross) Self, and John (Susan) Self; numerous nieces and nephews from both sides of the family, and many wonderful and devoted friends. She was a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church, and was a devoted follower of Christ. She had a heart for missions and generously supported many domestic and foreign missionaries. Her family was the most important thing in her life, after her relationship with Jesus Christ, and she showed her devotion to them tirelessly in many different ways. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday at The Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Larry Williams officiating. The interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the George Ayoub Family at Commission To Every Nation, P.O. Box 291307, Kerrville, TX 78029-1307. Edie helped support this missionary family and they were dear to her heart. Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com. Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

BRITTANY CHEREE SELF TO MARRY STEVEN EDWARD PURDY

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Brittany Cheree Self will marry Steven Edward Purdy in a ceremony scheduled for Saturday October 12, 2013 at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 100 Woodlawn Church Road, Lenoir City, Tennessee. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 P.M.. Cheree Self is the daughter of Kenneth Self and the granddaughter of J.L. and Edna Self of Maryville, Tennessee.

EULOGY FOR ERSIE CORDELIA SELF COOPER

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"Ersie Cordelia Self was born in the fall of 1920. Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States. The first World War had just ended. And she was born in the home of William Emery and Mary Eveline Self. She grew up with four brothers and sisters and a special cousin, Lola. Ersie attended Mount Zion Baptist Church almost her entire life. There was one fellow that went there named Willard (Lee). He was friends with Ersie’s two brothers. One day when Willard was visiting, he was 12 years old and Ersie was nine, the Selfs were all sitting down at the breakfast. Lee patted Ersie on the head and said, “One day I’ll marry this one.” 17 years later at 29 years old, he did just that. They were married on December 21st, 1946. When Willard asked Grandpa Self for 26 year old Ersie’s hand Grandpa Self said, “Well, I guess she is old enough to do what she wants…you are just taking my good biscuit maker away from me.” In a total of 16 years, Ersie and Willard had 9 children, with 8 surviving childhood. Shirley, Peggy, Lovonda, Ronnie, infant son Randy Lee, Darlene, Randall, Reece, and Donny. On October 25, 1982, Ersie said goodbye to her husband. They had been married for 35 years and 308 days. She was a widow for over 31 years. Ersie’s heart always belonged to Willard. In fact, it was one of my favorite past times to tease Granny, and everyone in here knows what a great sense of humor she had. I teased her about every widower and elderly bachelor in Vonore. Her mind was made up. Her heart belonged to two men…Willard…and Jesus. Mamaw Ersie was a blood bought child of God. Not because she once said a prayer, although she did profess Jesus as her Savior; not because she attended a church, although she had years of perfect attendance at Mt. Zion; but you knew that Ersie was saved not by these things, but because she lived a life that was pure and acceptable unto Him. I John 3:4: We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Was there a person that has ever met Mamaw Ersie that was not loved by Mamaw Ersie? Mamaw was also the embodiment of the fruits of the Spirit, what are these? Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-Control. Mamaw was a lot of fun. She never ceased to surprise you. She was 89 years old when she decided that she wanted to fly on an airplane for the first time out to Nebraska to visit the Wilkersons--my sister and her family. So, I was in charge with finding out how to get Mamaw her very first picture ID. To get a picture ID, I needed a birth certificate, Mamaw had lost hers years ago. So, we had to get her a new one. I spent at least three weeks trying to find records of her and finally we got ahold of someone in Nashville, and they looked through their computers and said we don’t have anyone named Ersie Self ever having been born in Tennessee in 1920. Frustrated, mom and I went to Mamaw Ersie and said, “Mamaw, there is no record of an Ersie Self ever having been born!" She looked at us nonchalantly and said, “Well, probably because that is not my name.” My mother said, “What do you mean, mama!?” She said, “I was born Ersa, not Ersie. I bet they’ll find me now.” Sure enough, we easily found her under that name. Mom said, “Mom. Why has your legal name always been Ersie? It is on your Social Security card and everything.” Mamaw just said, “Well, when I was about 9, I just decided that I did not like the name Ersa and so I have been Ersie ever since.” I get to now tease my momma that she was in her 60s before she found out her mother’s name. So eventually, we got Ersie on that plane. She was always up for an adventure. Always up to go to Wal-Mart, to sit and visit with friends, to go to a Revival meeting. She never met a stranger. Mamaw Ersie lived on this Earth for 92 years, 361 days. She had 22 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She has been cared for non-stop by her daughters who for the past 2 years have cared for Mamaw Ersie hand and foot. Almost all of her sons were also there daily, especially Randall, who was a valuable help to the daughters. Ronnie, Reece, and Mamaw's nephew JL would also take turns pushing Mamaw around Vonore in her wheelchair. It was one of her favorite things to do. Thank you all for sacrificing for her in this way. God is well pleased with all of you honoring her. Right when she was starting to go downhill, she pulled many of us by her bedside and told us that she believed that God had given her a dream. She said she dreamt that she died and she looked up and saw Jesus walking with Willard and a small boy—their son, Randy Lee. They looked so happy. I believe that this was God giving her a promise. Through the pain that Mamaw endured in her later months, it is not worth comparing to the glory that is being revealed unto her now. There is no doubt in my mind that our little Mamaw is pain free. Reunited with her family-- her mother, father, Lawson, Bill, Bessie, Lucy, and Lola, and of course Willard and Randy. There is also no doubt in my mind, that our little Mamaw has touched the face of her Creator, the one who made her, redeemed her, and prepared a place for her." ### This eulogy was written for Ersie Self Cooper by Ersie's grandson, Kevin Fowler. The eulogy was read by Kevin at the funeral. It was also read at the 28th annual Self Family Reunion on September 28 at Pearson Springs Park in Maryville, TN by Rev. Tommy Self, Ersie's nephew. Go to the website eye2sky.com to hear a song that was written and sung by Ersie's grandson, Micah Cooper, in honor of Ersie. Micah wrote the song the morning Ersie died and he sang it at her funeral. It is titled "Ersie's Song".

SELF FAMILY REUNION PHOTOS PART 1

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These photos were taken at the 28th annual Self Family Reunion on Saturday, September 28, 2013. The reunion was held at Pearson Springs Park in Maryville, Tennessee. More photos will be added later.

SELF FAMILY REUNION PHOTOS PART II

J.S. Self Obituary

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J. S. Self, age 90, of Rockford,Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013, at UT Medical Center. He is survived by his sons, David and Gary Self; daughters and son-in-law, Barbara and Harold McLemore and Connie McMahan; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral service will be held 12:00 PM Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home Cedar Chapel with the interment to follow at Zion’s Chapel Cemetery, Rev. Tyson McKeehan and Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, Tennessee, (865) 982-6041, www.millerfuneralhome.org.

HELEN MARIE GIBBY OBITUARY

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Helen Marie Gibby, age 76, passed away January 12, 2014. A resident of Hermitage, Tennessee for over 45 years and of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by husband, Bill Gibby; daughter, Michelle Reynolds (Greg); son, John Gibby (DeDe); grandchildren, Nicholas, Andrew and Zachary Gibby, Amanda and Bryan Reynolds; 2 sisters and 2 brothers; special nephew, Sam Self. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Hermitage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
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