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- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 14 May 2010.
Willa Dean Ellison obituary
- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 25 Aug 2010.
(June 17, 1926 - August 25, 2010)
William M. Ellison, age 84, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at the Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. He was a founder and member of Bridgeport Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Willa Dean Ellison;parents, Cann and Willa Dean Turner Ellison; brothers, Harlie Ellison and Colidge Ellison; sister, Arlie France He is survived son Michael Ellison and wife Brenda, of Newport; daughter, Rita Ann Ball and husband Billy Dale, of Newport, Debra Kay Hurst and husband Carl of Newport; sisters-in-law, Theda Renner of Newport,Ann Poe of Colorado and Beatrice Ellison of Ohio; grandchildren, Buffy Ball Wilds and husband Dale, Jennifer Hartsell Cocco and Jonathan Hartsell and wife Crystal; great grandchildren, Megan Wilds, Amber Wilds, Allison Hartsell and Natalie Cocco; also several nieces, nephews, other family and a host of friends including special friend Billy Joe Fine of Newport. Funeral services will be held 8:00 pm, Friday, August 27, 2010 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Hal Kirk, Rev. Bill Ball, and Rev. Mike Sutton officiating. Burial will be 2:00pm, Saturday, August 28, 2010, in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Friday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.
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