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• LEDMAN, Jo Nelle “Jody” Brashear,
age 75, of Knoxville, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, died peacefully, Aug. 26, 2010. She was a 29 year survivor of breast cancer succumbed to its metastasis to bone after a seven-month battle. She was born Jan. 15, 1935, to the late Joe and Beutonne Brashear in Irvington, Ky., and was a graduate of LaRue Ohio High School and attended Ohio State University. Jo Nelle and her family relocated to Knoxville from Lancaster more than 35 years ago. During her years in Knoxville, she was active with the local Democratic Party, the League of Women Voters and was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. Jody was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Ledman; and husband, Ed Ledman. Jo Nelle is survived by her sister and brother-in-law; Mary Sue Brashear Kaplan and Dr. Martin Kaplan of New York and Florida; daughter and son-in-law; Kim Ledman Metz and Jim Metz of Danville, Ky.; daughter-in-law, Diane Ledman; and grandson, Joseph E. Ledman, both of Knoxville; plus numerous cousins and other relatives living in Kentucky where she was born. Funeral service was Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Interment was private. Jo Nelle has requested that those who wish to remember her, do so with a contribution to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Online condolences may be sent to www.rosemortuary.com. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel served the Ledman family.
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• CHAPMAN, Sheila,
age 53, of Knoxville passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, Aug. 22, 2010, in Oak Forest, Il. Sheila is a member of Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elden and Della Viars Daniels; sisters, Yvonne Baker and Patricia Hudock; brother, Willie Daniels. Sheila is survived by her husband of 32 years, Paul F. Chapman; daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Christopher Branham of Harriman; son, Kevin P. Chapman of Kingston; grandchildren, Elijah, Peyton, Chloe, Zoey and Rachel; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Erman Osborne, Sharon and George Swaw, Gaye and Cliff Vogt and Pearl Daniels, Pamela Daniels; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Jeanette Daniels; sister-in-laws, Lou Cox, Phyllis Cole and husband, John; several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Hardin Valley Chapel. Family and friends gathered Friday at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for graveside service with the Rev. Mickey Baker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Lupus Foundation of America, www.Lupus.org. Click Funeral Home Hardin Valley Chapel, 10415 Hardin Valley Road, served the Chapman family. www.clickfuneralhome.com
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• BERARDUCCI-EVANS, Rena,
age 87 of Farragut, formerly of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. Rena was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Rena was a devoted mother and grandmother. Rena was preceded by her husband, Retarn R. Berarducci. She worked in Sandusky as a medical assistant for Dr. D.B. Cuthbertson for many years. Rena is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Alice Berarducci of Knoxville and Tom Berarducci and Chiwan Kim of Granite Bay, Calif.; granddaughters, Monique, Brooke and Sara Berarducci; sister, Joann Consolo of Tiffin, Ohio. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, served the Berarducci family in Knoxville. www.clickfuneralhome.com
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• ROGERS, Belvae Ellen,
of Knoxville, passed away Friday afternoon, Aug. 27, 2010, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 16, 1909, to the late Sarah Catherine “Sadie” Henry Rogers and T. H. Rogers. Belvae was the oldest member of Graystone Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder and taught Sunday School in the children’s department for 30 years and served as an officer and committee member in church activities. She was a longtime resident of Sequoyah Hills. She retired from Cherokee Porcelain Enamel Corporation after 25 years of service, serving as secretary and treasurer and on the board of directors. She was a past president of the Knoxville Business and Professional Women’s Club and a member and officer of Business and Professional Women’s Club of Knox County and a former member of Deane Hill Country Club and the Women’s Golf Association. Belvae served as a volunteer and member of the City and County committees. Belvae was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Reta Rogers Fields; brother, Elmer Henry Rogers. She is survived by her niece, Sarah Katherine Fields Rahtz of Palm Harbor, Fla.; nephew, David C. Fields of Clearwater, Fla.; very dear friend, Alma Rhea Kirby of Knoxville; special cousin, Brenda Perry and several other cousins. Graveside service was Monday with the Rev. Larry Hutchens officiating. Online condolences may be sent to www.rosemortuary.com. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel served the Rogers family.
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