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James Albert "Beezer" Branner obituary
- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 26 Jun 2015.
(September 23, 1930 - June 26, 2015)
Bessie E. (Swagerty) Thomas, age 84, born September 23, 1930, departed this earthly realm on June 26, 2015, at Baptist Tennova Hospital, Newport, TN, with her loving family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew “Hoochie” Thomas; mother, Cynthia Swagerty, father, Harold Swagerty; brothers, Rudolph, Mills, Henry, Douglas, Mark, Edward and David Swagerty; sisters, Kate Frazier and Rue Hammer English Stokes. She leaves to mourn her passing, children: Thomas E. Thomas, Jacqueline Collins-Hudson, Cynthia J. Finch, Knoxville, TN, Roy Bruce, Steve, Steuffon, Tony Thomas and Delores Branner, Newport, TN and Beulah Oldham, Clarksville, TN. Special thanks to East Tennessee Health Consultants, Stephen Miller, PA and Dr. Foster, Newport Family Practice Center, Dr. Garbarino and Smoky Mountain Hospice family. The family will receive friends Friday, July 3, 2015, 12:00 noon, followed by funeral service at 1:00 pm, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, Newport, TN. Burial will be in Gum Springs Union Cemetery following the funeral service. Family and friends may sign the guest register at:www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Manes Funeral Home in charge.
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 148361882).
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