Fred Lester Self, age 92, of Maryville, TN passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Asbury Place. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wanda Self, and several nieces and nephews. There was a graveside service and entombment at 3:00 p.m. on Friday January 17, 2014 at Grandview Mausoleum with the Rev. Charles Ballard officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN. 865 983 1000.
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FRED LESTER SELF OBITUARY
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VERLIN JACK BYERS, JR. OBITUARY
BYERS, VERLIN JACK, JR., age 87, of Sweetwater,TN, passed away 11:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014 at Sweetwater Hospital. He attended Vonore Full Gospel Church. Preceded in death by wife, Callie Byrum Byers; parents, Jack Gaston Byers and Dovie Self Byers; sisters, Gracie Chapman, Nettie Beavers, Emma Sue Byers, Dolly Lynn; brothers, Vernon Byers, Dewey Byers and Clarence Byers. Survivors: daughters, Mary Snowden, of Athens, Debra Ann Priest, Englewood, Misty Winkler, Tellico Plains, Glenda Sue Byers, of Sweetwater, Wanda Mae Boggess, Athens, Elisha Jane Hale, Cleveland; sons, Bobby Byers, Madisonville, Wayne Byers, Etowah, Ricky Byers, Greenback; 15 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Moses, Athens, Katie Davis, Coker Creek, Ruby Stanley, Dahlonega, GA, Alice Roberts, Tellico Plains, several nieces and nephews. Graveside service 4:00 p.m. Monday, Giles Cemetery, Rev. Jarvis Bivens officiating. Family and friends need to assemble by 3:15 p.m. Monday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Tellico Plains for the procession to the cemetery.
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RICKY ALLEN SELF, SR. OBITUARY
Ricky Allen Self, Sr. , age 54, of Englewood, Tennessee, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at a local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a construction roofer for several years and was of the Baptist faith. He loved being outdoors, especially in the mountains, and enjoyed being around his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Keesha Raper of Madisonville, Rebecca Baldwin and husband Travis of Etowah, Ricky Self, Jr. and wife Michelle of Riceville, and Rocky Self and wife Rebecca of Athens; parents, William Millard Self and Betty Jo Martin; sister, Drenda Lankford and husband Ricky of Etowah; brothers, Steven Martin and wife Kathy of Etowah, Tony Self and wife Shirley of Cleveland, and Chris Self of Englewood. Several nieces, nephews and other extended family members and close friends also survive. Service: Funeral services will be conducted at 7pm Thursday, January 23, 2014, from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service. We invite you to visit the Self family guest book and send a message of comfort. Serenity Funeral Home, Etowah, TN.
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JOYCE DAILEY STOVER OBITUARY
Mrs. Joyce Stover of Palmetto, Georgia, passed away February 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stover and mother, Johnnie Dailey and is survived by her daughters, Lisa Davis and her husband Paul of McDonough; Shannon Brown and her husband Greg of Jenkinsburg; father, Ray Dailey of Maryville, TN; sister, Penny Bistersky and her husband Mark of Delafield, WI; brothers, Arnold Dailey and his wife Lynn of Kingston, OK; Eddie Dailey and his wife Pat of Maryville, TN; Dickie Dailey and his wife Vickie of Maryville, TN; grandchildren, Holly Davis; Kelly Davis and Natalie Brown and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at The Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Lendell Ainsworth officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.
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ANNA LUCINDA SMITH JOHNSON OBITUARY
Anna Lucinda Smith Johnson, born August 7, 1918, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 23, 2014 surrounded by family at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. She was born in Monroe County but lived most of her life in McMinn County. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a longtime member of Union McMinn Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for several years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed reading the Bible through each year prior to her death. She was also a student of the Bible and read many commentaries and other books about the history of the Bible and its authors. She loved gardening and always had a vegetable and flower garden as long as she was able. She enjoyed sharing her vegetables and flowers with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Olas Johnson, on October 8, 1990, and an infant son, Olas Johnson, Jr, her parents, Mary Louisa Self Smith, and James T. Smith, sisters, Vian Smith, Nellia Smith, Viola Smith, Alice Smith, Ada Smith Henegar, and Mary Ruth Smith Anderson, and brothers, Alvin Smith, William Ernest Smith, and Riley David Smith. She is survived by one son, Douglas Johnson of Niota, one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mark Lefler of Athens; one granddaughter and husband, Natalie and Richard Jason Knowles of Fayetteville, Georgia; and two great-grandchildren, Nathan and Noah Knowles of Fayetteville, Georgia; special nieces and nephews, Sandy Wyrick and husband Duane, Betty Tallent and husband Beecher, Carolyn Standridge and husband Glen, Joann Bledsoe and husband Billy, James Anderson and wife Marie, Margie Johnson Shell and husband Bill, and Janet Johnson Norwood, and several great nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, April 25, 2014 at Union McMinn Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Alexander officiating. Interment will follow in Niota Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm, Friday at the church prior to the service.
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REV. JOSEPH L. COLEMAN OBITUARY
COLEMAN, REV. JOSEPH LEONARD (JOE), age 58 of Madisonville, TN passed away 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at U.T. Medical Center. He was the owner of Stricklan Tree Service and was a well known minister of the gospel. Member of Community Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife of 39 years, Terresa Diana Stricklan Coleman, parents, Jessie and Sara Kate Coleman, brother, Thomas Keith Coleman. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Andy Nichols; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Vickie Coleman; granddaughters, Adriane, Alesha and Abby Nichols, sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Bryson, Glenda and Creed Calhoun, brother and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Debbie Coleman, all of Madisonville; Joyce Coleman; nephews, Thomas (Tommy) Coleman, both of Sweetwater, Dillon Coleman; nieces, Laurie Lanham, Lynne Millsaps, Tammy Brown, Sara Tinnell, LaCreeda Tinnell, all of Madisonville.Funeral 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Michael McLemore, Rev. Mitch Isbill officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Friday, Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
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WESLEY DILLARD SELF OBITUARY
WESLEY DILLARD SELF, age 95, of Vonore, TN, passed away 8:00 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 at his home. He retired from Tellico Telephone Company. He was a member of Williamsburg Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Lillian Louise Self; sisters, Violet Best, Reba Roberts; brothers, Arnold and Clarence Self. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Doyle Brown; granddaughters, Leshia Williams, Karen Brown, Amber Williams; great grandsons, Colby Brown, Parker Collins, Bently Beach, great granddaughter, Addison Collins. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Chaplain Mike Justice officiating. Intement 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Cane Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Tellico Plains, TN.
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WESLEY DILLARD SELF AND LILLIAN LOUISE WILLIAMS SELF
This is a photo of the late Wesley Dillard and Lillian Self. Dillard passed away September 25, 2014. Lillian passed away July 15, 2008. This photo was taken on January 15, 2004 at the funeral of Dillard's sister, Reba Self Roberts. Dillard was the son of William Floyd and Mary Mae Bryson Self and the grandson of Martha Lavada Self. Martha Lavada Self was the daughter of John J. Self and Lydia Avaline Waters Self.
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Dillard was the last survivor of the 7 children of Will and Mae Bryson Self.
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IMOGENE MARTIN RUSSELL OBITUARY
RUSSELL, IMOGENE MARTIN - age 94, of Madisonville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at her home. She was a member of the Unicoi Baptist Church in Tellico Plains. Preceded in death by: husband, James Riley Russell; parents, Avery and Ethel Kirkland Martin; brother, Homer Martin; and sister, Josephine Thomas. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin and Bonnie Russell, Estes and Susan Russell; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Dave Bennett, Priscilla and Chris Davis, Phyllis and Bob von Slep; grandchildren, April McCullough, Mandy Darnes, Justin Russell, Jamie Cathey, Nicole Robertson, Alan Davis; host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral 8:00 P.M., Saturday, November 29th, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Dwayne Leming officiating. Burial 1:00 P.M., Sunday, November 30th, Unicoi Cemetery, in Tellico Plains. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, TN. (Mrs. Russell was a granddaughter to the late Ruth Self Kirkland. Ruth was a daughter to John J. Self.)
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DILLARD GLENN SELF OBITUARY
Dillard Glenn Self, age 95, a lifelong resident of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away 3:20 A.M. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Starr Regional Medical Center, Athens. Member of Unicoi Baptist Church. Veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. An iron worker by trade, a member of the Ironworkers Local Union #384 and traveled the world extensively for his job. Survivors, daughters & son-in-law, Shirley Self Bivens Warren, Tellico Plains, Margaret Self Lee & Don Lee, Manning, S.C., grandchildren, Angelia Martin, Kimberly Black, Shannon Bivens, Jeff Lee, Cindy Vickery & Scott Lee, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, Preceded in death by wife, Mayme Jo Witt Self, grandson, Glenn J. Bivens, parents, Fred & Mary Josephine White Self. Funeral 3 P.M. Saturday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. B.J. Wall officiating. Interment Epperson Cemetery, with military honors provided by V.F.W. Post 5156 & D.A.V. Chapter 93. Family will receive friends 1-3 P.M. Saturday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Tellico Plains, TN.
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LULA P. SELF BURNETTE OBITUARY
Mrs. Lula P. Burnette, age 92 of Luttrell, Tennessee, a native of Monroe County went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015.She was a faithful member of Ailordale Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the University of Tennessee since 1989. Lula was the daughter of the late Harrison Cicero Self and Lizzie Cottrell Self Hawkins; also preceded in death by husband; John C. Burnette; step-father, Lloyd Hawkins; sisters; Blonnie Mae Self, Lillie Pearl Lee Self Geddings, Faye Self Strickland, Helen Marie Self Gibby; brother, Samuel Douglas Self; sister-in-law, Peggy Moses Self; grandson, Christopher Burnette. Survivors: sons: Harry Burnette and wife: Karon of Clinton; Larry Burnette and wife: Tina, two-granddaughters; Kaitlyn and Stephanie Burnette, all of Luttrell. Brothers: Frank Self, Knoxville; Jake Self, Madisonville; sister, Nellie Self Hawkins, Greenback; brother-in-law, William Gibby, Nashville; sister-in-law: Lennis Self, Knoxville; special brother, Samuel Self, Jr. and wife: Evelyn; special niece, Connie Geddings Reese; several other nieces, nephews and other family members. The family would like to express their special thanks to Anna Todd and staff at Tender Loving Care of Maynardville for their special care given during the past five years. Due to weather conditions, the family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 with funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Calvin Headrick officiating. Interment will follow at Ailordale Cemetery, Maynardville. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville, TN.
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FRANK W. SELF OBITUARY
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ELLA MILLER OBITUARY
Ella Miller, age 99, of Madisonville, TN, passed away 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Sweetwater Hospital. Member of South Madisonville Baptist Church. Survivors, brother & sisters-in-law, Stanley & Loretta Miller, Dot Miller, all of Madisonville, Ann Miller, Huntsville, Ala., niece & spouse, Carol Jean & Eugene Caines, Jacksonville, Fla., nephews & spouses, Ronald & Billie Miller, Tunnel Hill, Ga., Bobby Miller, Humble, Tx., Stephen & Suneetha Miller, Knoxville, David & Tammy Miller, Crossville, several great & great-great nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. Oliver C. & Mary Lydia Hartness Miller, sisters & brothers-in-law, Edna, Edith, Stella and Marian Miller, Jessie & Floyd Harlow, Mildred & Hugh Thomas, brothers, Boyd & Austin Miller, niece, Jeanette Harlow. Funeral 4:30 p.m. Friday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Rick Harris officiating. Interment Piney Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, TN.
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ELSIE BERNICE WARD BREEDEN OBITUARY
Elsie Bernice Ward Breeden, age 84 of Vonore, TN received her wings on April 30, 2015. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was employed at Lakeshore Mental Health for 37 years. Elsie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was always there for her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Robert Breeden; parents, Joseph and Bertha (Self) Ward; grandson, Jeff Gentry; siblings, Betty Jo Kennedy, Charlie Ward, JC Ward and Clifford Ward. She is survived by her daughters, Linda and Brunner Gentry, Martha and David Godsey, all of Vonore; sons, Bobby Breeden of Vonore, Danny and Linda Breeden of Calhoun, Bobby Joe and Diane Shutt of Madisonville; brother, Gid (Bud) Ward of GA.; her longtime companion, Chester Price of Knoxville. She was also grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday at Oak Grove Baptist Church with interment following. Family will receive friends Saturday, 5:00 - 7:00 at Loudon Funeral Home. www.loudonfuneralhome.net
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MARY ELLEN LOGAN OBITUARY
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DELIA JANE ARP SELF OBITUARY
Delia Jane (Arp) Self age 86 of Maryville, TN passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Kindred Healthcare Center. She was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Self; daughter, Shelia Self; son, Jim Self; parents, John and Martha Arp; brothers, James, Andy, Carl, and J. Arp; sisters, Louie Belcher and Ruby Selvidge. Survivors include her children, Donna Self, Rick Self, Terry and Mary Self, Glenda Self; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. The family would like to thank all the caregivers on the North wing at Kindred Healthcare and on the 5th floor at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in the Smith West Chapel with Norman Arp and Rev. Keith Ross officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2105 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000.
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30th Annual Self Family Reunion September 26, 2015
You’re Invited!!! 30th annual Self Family Reunion... Saturday, September, 26, 2015,
Pearson Springs Rotary Pavilion, Montvale Station Road, Maryville, TN. We will gather at 3 PM and eat at 4 PM. Bring a covered dish and a good appetite. For more info. call 423-420-9253. Directions: On Hwy. 411 North in Maryville, turn right at the Exxon station, onto Sandy Springs Road. Go approx. ½ a mile. The pavilion entrance is on the left, just before Sandy Springs Park. There is a sign at the pavilion road entrance. Bring lawn chairs! Only benches are available for seating. Restrooms are on site. Invite other family members to come too. We hope to see you there.↧
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STEVEN JAMES SELF OBITUARY
SELF, STEVEN JAMES, age 62, of Sweetwater, TN, passed away 10:20 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was a graduate of Sweetwater High School. He was last employed by Tarasport where he was a professional painter. Steve enjoyed fishing, restoring antique cars, playing Rook, gardening and watching football. He also loved watching western movies. Preceded in death by son, Jay Self, parents, Doc Self and Mary Ellen Yates Logan, brother, Phil Self, Sr. Survivors: wife, Kathleen Raper; daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Roy Rodgers, Madisonville, Beverly and Ed Couch, of Dayton; sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher Hood (Self), of Sweetwater, Jessie and Joan Raper, of Madisonville; grandchildren, Ashley Rodgers, Andrew Raper, Leighanna Raper, all of Madisonville, Raymond Couch, Michael Couch, of Dayton; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Sue West, of Vonore, Josephine Darlene Morrow, of Vonore, Pat and Bobby Leming, of Madisonville, Carol McDonald, of Sweetwater, Robin Bowers, of Loudon, brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Angel Self, of Texas, David and Judy Self, of Sweetwater, Jeff and Emme Self, of Spring City; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his best friend, Randall Cooper. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Allen Watson officiating. Interment 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Mt. Zion Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, TN.
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NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO CONTACT BARRY'S GENEALOGY DIARY
Please use this new email address to contact me with questions or comments about Barry's Genealogy Diary. barryself@biereleyhale.com
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IVEN RAY SELF OBITUARY
SELF, IVEN RAY, age 75, of Madisonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday evening, February 26, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by grandson, Bristin Self; parents, Cicero Burton and Susie Self; brothers, Joyce "Curley" and Richard Self. Survivors: wife, Patricia Self; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Herman Matoy, of Tellico Plains; sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Michelle Self, Michael and Susan Self, all of Madisonville; grandchildren, Ashley and Andy Fuller, Josh and Shelby Ball, Shannon Self, Brianna Self and Isaac Self; great grandchildren, Jake Fuller, Justin Self and Natalie Ball; sister, Shirley Best; brother, Cecil Self, of Tellico Plains; several nieces and nephews; stepdaughter, Kelly Lones, of Madisonville. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Tim Self officiating. Interment 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Center Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, TN.
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