Obituary: Alfred E. Garner

Alfred E. Garner passed away, peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, June 21, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Sam Wiley Garner, his mother, Retha Stephens, and brothers, Billy Garner and Johnny Garner Sr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bonnie K. Crabtree Garner; his three children, Sheila Garner Stilts, (fiancé, Curt Brown), son, Dennis E. Garner, and daughter, Beth Garner LaVeau (husband, Greg); seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathleen Gibson and Edith Hutton; sister-n-law, Stella Garner; and many nieces and nephews. Alfred was a retired truck driver for Kroger, with 32 years of service. He was a man who loved his family and friends all the days of his life. He served his country early in life in the United States Marine Corps and always had a strong love for God and country. Visitation will be Friday, June 23, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home. A Masonic and Military Interment services to honor Alfred as a Master Mason of Rockford Lodge No. 469 and as a former Marine will be held 11 a.m. Saturday June 24, 2017, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Rev. Raymond Clore and Rev. Kent Sellars officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Rockford Masonic Lodge in memory of Alfred E. Garner. Masonic Service will be at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 23.

Andrew Swicegood

Andrew Swicegood

Andrew Madison Swicegood

Andrew Madison Swicegood, age 69, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, July 07, 2016. He was a 32nd degree Mason, Past Master of the Sweetwater Free and Accepted Masons Masonic Lodge # 292. Retired after 47 years of service to the government of the United States of America. Preceded in death by his parents, Cordell and Edith Swicegood of Alcoa; brother, John Swicegood of Maryville; sisters, Louise Hughes of Arizona, Linda Byrd, Maryville; brother-in-law, Robert Wynn, Arizona; beloved wife and mother of his children, Rose Swicegood. Survivors include his wife, Debra Jean Swicegood of Sweetwater; daughter, Martha Jane Swicegood and fiancé Geoffrey, Huntoon of New Market, MD., Daniel Lindsey Swicegood, of the home, Samuel Francis Swicegood of Cincinnati, OH., Paul Lauer-Klein and wife Sarah, of Madisonville, Jennifer Anne Jeffries, Missouri, Christopher Jeffries, of the home, Joshua Adam Jeffries and wife Katie, of Atlanta, GA.; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry (Renee) Swicegood of Louisville, TN., Mike (SungAe) Swicegood, of Colorado; sisters, JoAnn Wynn of Arizonian, Martha and Larry Chambers, of Alcoa; numerous nieces and nephews; and devoted friend, Jimmy Cranfill of Sweetwater. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, followed by a Masonic Service at 4:00 p.m. in Kyker’s Chapel. Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, in charge of arrangements.

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Harley Hobart Clouse, age 91, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Summit View-Farragut in Knoxville. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruby Clouse and parents, Conley and Alice Kivett. Survivors include his son, Vernon Clouse of Rockford, son and daughter in law, Gerald and Marilyn Clouse of Maryville; daughter and son in law, Teresa and Wayne Mouser of Maryville; grandchildren, Todd and Tonya Clouse, Melody and Ronnie Pryor and Jason Mouser; several great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; brothers, Talbert and wife Bobbie Kivett and Gene Kivett; sister, Bernice and husband, Bobby Thomas; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home Cedar Chapel, Rev. Butch Cooper officiating. Entombment service 12:00 PM Wednesday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0412. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, (865) 982-6041,www.millerfuneralhome.org

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Paul Harvey Hinchey
(1929 - 2016)
Paul H. Hinchey, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was a long standing member of Southside Baptist Church. Paul served in the U.S. Army; was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Rockford Lodge #469; and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union #917. Preceded in death by parents, George and Minnie Hinchey; brother, George Hinchey, Jr.; sisters, Annalee Headrick, and Georgia Miller; granddaughter-in-law, Rebecca Norris. Survived by wife, Dorothy J. Hinchey; children, Patricia Norris, Rick (Lori) Hinchey; grandchildren, Brian (Kelly) Norris, Scott Norris, Liana (William) Mitchell, and MaKenze Hinchey; great-granddaughter, Ainsley Norris; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway. The funeral service will follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Clarence Gresham officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Mt. Olive Cemetery for a 2:00pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kerbela Shriners, 315 Mimosa Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920 or, the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.