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     Nancy Jean Thorpe Nancy J. Strickler, age 63, Hernando, died August 29, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Citrus and Nature Coast. Nancy was born on March 14, 1952 in Chicago, IL to the late Ortis and Mary (Caldwell) Thorpe. She was employed by Citrus Memorial Hospital as a medical transcriptionist for many years. She enjoyed crafting with clay, and raising plants (actually, her family said she killed them all, but did enjoy having them!) She was an avid WalMart shopper. Her grandchildren were the love of her life. Left to cherish her memory are her sons John Mayo (wife-Shannon), Hernando; her daughter Samantha Strickler; her sisters Barbara Caldwell, CA and Judy Terimino, IL; her brother Jeff Thorpe, IL; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Larry Strickler.² She was born on March 14, 1952 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.² As of October 5, 1979,her married name was Strickler.¹ She married Larry Wayne Strickler, son of Wallace Teal Strickler and Josephine Alie Frith, on October 5, 1979 at Citrus Co., Florida.^1,2 Nancy Jean Thorpe and Larry Wayne Strickler were divorced on November 30, 2000 at Citrus Co., Florida.³ Nancy Jean Thorpe died on August 29, 2015 at Hernando, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 63.²

     His Social Security Number was 511-26-7803.⁴ James Marion Dryden was born on September 1, 1931 at Altoona, Wilson Co., Kansas.^4,1,2 He married Wanda Deloche Wade, daughter of John Earl Wade and Olga Kathleen Haynes, on May 13, 1974 at Clark Co., Nevada.^5,3 James Marion Dryden died on August 8, 1997 at Lindsay, Tulare Co., California, at age 65.^4,1

     Ray Lynn Hord Ray L. Hord, December 11, 1931 - April 26, 2020 (age 88). Ray L. Hord age 88 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020.² He was born on December 11, 1931 at Tennessee.² He married Billie Jean Wade, daughter of John Earl Wade and Olga Kathleen Haynes, on July 22, 1955 at Alcoa, Blount Co., Tennessee.^1,3 Ray Lynn Hord died on April 26, 2020 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 88.²

     Margaret Rose "Peggy" Wade was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.³ She was born on October 8, 1951.³ As of February 12, 1970,her married name was King.⁴ She married Elbert Eugene King on February 12, 1970 at Duval Co., Florida.⁴ Margaret Rose "Peggy" Wade died on December 31, 2018 at age 67.³

     Betty Sue Wade was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 413-46-9992.³ She was born on March 10, 1932 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,4 As of November 1, 1951,her married name was Toll.⁹ She married John Dewitt Toll III on November 1, 1951 at San Bernardino Co., California.^10,9 As of November, 1958,her married name was Witney.¹¹ Betty Sue Wade married Lawrence True "Larry" Witney in November, 1958 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^5,11,7 Betty Sue Wade died on January 14, 2001 at Sevierville, Sevier Co., Tennessee, at age 68.^3,4,5 She WHITNEY, Betty Sue Wade, 69, passed peacefully at home in Sevierville, Tennessee, Monday, January 14, 2001. She was a former long time resident of the Tampa Bay area and Knoxville, Tenn. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence T. Whitney; mother, Olga Haynes Wade; and father, John Earl Wade. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., she was a member of the First Christian Church and sang in the choir. Betty Sue attended Central High School and went on to graduate from Alcoa High School. She moved to Tampa, Fla., married Lawrence T. Whitney, and there they raised their children. In 1977, she returned to Tennessee to open and operate Red Shed Quilts in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community in Gatlinburg, Tenn. She had a happy life and accomplished many of her dreams. She leaves behind her son, John D. Whitney of Durango, Colo; daughters, Leslie Sopko of Tuscon, Ariz., Susan L. Whitney, and Laurie W. Denney of Sevierville, Tenn; four grandchildren; three brothers; and six sisters. Graveside service will be in Lynnhurst Cemetery. on January 16, 2002.¹²

     Lawrence True "Larry" Witney was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.² His Social Security Number was 361-12-6577.¹ He was born on November 16, 1927 at Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2,4 He married Betty Sue Wade, daughter of John Earl Wade and Olga Kathleen Haynes, in November, 1958 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^3,5,6 Lawrence True "Larry" Witney died on March 29, 1983 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 55.^2,6 He Lawrence T. Whitney, 55, of Knoxville, Tenn., and a former resident of Tampa died Tuesday in Knoxville. He was a graduate of Riverside-Brooksville High School and of the University of Illinois, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He came to Florida in 1954 as an announcer and public relations man for the Mutual Network Radio show "Florida Calling." In 1955, he came to Tampa, where he worked at WFLA from 1955 until 1966 as a sales manager. He was sales manager at WTVT from 1968 until 1978. He was also employed as advertising manager for Jack Eckerd Corp. He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Wade; five daughters, Laurie and Lynn of Gatlinburg, Tenn., Leslie Sopko of Seaside, Ore., Kathy Coulam of New York and Peachie Young of St. Petersburg; one son, John Bewitt Whitney of Aspen, Colo; one sister, Mrs. Norman Prass of Riverside, Ill; and two grandchildren. on March 30, 1983.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 412-54-7471.³ Johnnie Kathleen Wade was born on July 13, 1934 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.³ As of 1953,her married name was Thomas.⁷ She married William Harold Thomas in 1953 at Tennessee.⁷ Johnnie Kathleen Wade died on July 2, 2003 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 68.^3,8,4 She Johnnie Kathleen Wade Thomas, 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 2, 2003. Born in Knox County, Tenn., to John Earl Wade and Olga Haynes Wade, she graduated from Alcoa High School, Alcoa, Tenn., retired from Prudential Insurance Co. in Jacksonville, Fla., after 30 years service. She had lived in Chattanooga from 1991 until her recent illness. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Sue Whitney. She is survived by daughters, Margaret Angela Thomas, Chattanooga, Lisa Thomas, Jacksonville; granddaughter, Whitney McClure, Jacksonville; sisters, Wanda Dryden, Fort Pierce, Fla., Billie (Ray) Hord, Knoxville, Judy (Nick) Fortney, Punta Gorda, Fla., Mary Evelyn (David) Banks, Fort Pierce, Peggie Wade, Sarasota, Fla; brothers, Mike (Joann) Wade, Virginia Beach, Va., Joe (Kim) Wade, Knoxville, Jay (Linda) Wade, Nacogdoches, Texas; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends, including Kathy (Daryl) Hopper, Senath, Miss., Nancy (Jake) Jacobs, Niceville, Fla., and Iris (Jack) Lees, Jacksonville. on July 6, 2003.⁴

     Judith Ann "Judy" Wade was buried at Indian Spring Cemetery, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., Florida.^7,4 She Judith Ann Fortney, 83, passed away July 5, 2023, in Port Charlotte, FL. She was born on September 4, 1939, in Knoxville, TN to John and Olga (Haines) Wade. She graduated from DuPont High School in Jacksonville, Florida. She married her husband Jacob S."Nick" Fortney in 1959. She worked as a seamstress throughout her whole life, whether that be creating her family's bridesmaid's dress, completely alterations of wedding dresses, working in the alterations department at department stores, and many sewing crafts. Formerly of Bloomington and Carlock, IL, Judith and Jacob relocated to Port Charlotte, FL in July 1994. Judith enjoyed sewing, sailing, making quilts, and traveling. She is predeceased by her parents John and Olga Wade, and 5 sisters. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jacob S. Fortney, son Scott (Rokhia) Fortney, daughters Lisa (Doug) Shaw and Lori (Bob) Downer, grandchildren Corey, Cassie, David, Elliott, Katie, and Kelsey, great grandchildren Nova, Allie, Max, and Thea, brothers Mike Wade, Joe Wade, and Jay Wade, sister Billie Hord, and many extended family and friends. A graveside service will be held at Charlotte Memorial Cemetery.⁴ She was born on September 4, 1939 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁴ As of January, 1959,her married name was Fortney.⁸ She married Jacob Stewart "Nick" Fortney Jr. in January, 1959 at Duval Co., Florida.^6,4,8 Judith Ann "Judy" Wade died on July 5, 2023 at Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 83.⁴

     Her married name was Barrett.⁶ Her married name was Freeman.³ Mary Evelyn Wade Mary Evelyn Banks, 70, died October 2, 2014, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mary was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was a resident of Fort Pierce for 34 years coming from Charleston, South Carolina. She was an LPN with Hospice, loved to sew and quilt, liked to travel and read. Survivors include her husband, David Banks of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters, Kathy (Fred) Pate, Diana Freeman and Anne Merritt all of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Edward (Brandy) Barrett of Van Buren, MO; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.⁶ She married Robert F. Freeman.³ Mary Evelyn Wade married Unknown Barrett.⁶ Mary Evelyn Wade was born on May 12, 1944 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^6,7 She and Robert F. Freeman were divorced on March 10, 1982 at Duval Co., Florida.⁸ As of February 12, 1983,her married name was Banks.³ Mary Evelyn Wade married David Allen Banks on February 12, 1983 at St. Lucie Co., Florida.^3,6,4 Mary Evelyn Wade died on October 2, 2014 at Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 70.⁶

     David Allen Banks David Allen Banks passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in Orange City, Florida after a short battle with pneumonia. He was born December 4, 1939 in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Wakeman High School in Wakeman, Ohio and had lived in Florida for many years. David proudly served in the United States Navy for 14 years. He was an artist who enjoyed painting and drawing and was an avid reader. He enjoyed spending time with family. David is survived by one daughter, Robin Woods of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; four step-children; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers, Albert Banks of Birmingham, Anthony (Rosie) Klucas of Vermilion; and three sisters, Christine (Jospeh) Hohman of Sandusky, and Paula and Laurie Banks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Banks; and one son, Kevin Banks; his parents, Albert and Wilda Klucas and Albert and Irene Banks; two sisters, Martha Broderick and Bonnie Martinak; a sister-in-law; and a brother-in-law.² He was born on December 4, 1939 at Lorain, Lorain Co., Ohio.² He married Mary Evelyn Wade, daughter of John Earl Wade and Olga Kathleen Haynes, on February 12, 1983 at St. Lucie Co., Florida.^1,3,4 David Allen Banks died on February 16, 2020 at Orange City, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 80.²

     John Edward "Johnny" Davis was buried at Franklin Memory Gardens, Russellville, Franklin Co., Alabama.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 414-28-7878.⁵ He John Edward Davis, 81, of Russellville, Ala., died Friday, May 18, 2007, at Russellville Hospital. Mr. Davis was a native of Knoxville, Tenn., but had lived most of his life in Russellville. He was a member of Eastside Church of Christ, Russellville. Burial will be in Franklin Memory Mausoleum, Russellville. Survivors are stepchildren, Ronnie Holland and wife, Shirley, of Hodges, Ala., Steve Holland and wife, Terri, of Russellville, Ala., Cyndi Jeffreys and husband, Don, of Ford City, Ala; grandchildren, Shannon, Dallas and Roxanne Holland; great-grandchildren, Briley and Cody Holland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen (Kitty) Davis.³ He was born on January 18, 1926 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee; His draft card has a birth date of Jan 19, 1926.^2,5 He married Wanda Deloche Wade, daughter of John Earl Wade and Olga Kathleen Haynes, circa 1948 at Tennessee.¹ John Edward "Johnny" Davis and Wanda Deloche Wade were divorced before April, 1950.⁶ John Edward "Johnny" Davis died on May 18, 2007 at Russellville, Franklin Co., Alabama, at age 81.^3,5

     James Michael "Mike" Hendrix James Michael “Mike” Hendrix, 88, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 7, 2022. He was born on February 12, 1933 in Powell, TN to the late A.L. and Deola Hendrix. Mike served in the Navy. He was a soil conservationist for the US Department of Agriculture for 35 years. He received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Mike loved to work in his vegetable garden and was very generous with the fruits of his labor. He was also a member of Westwood Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday School Director for Many years. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Ann Hendrix. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Georgia Hendrix; two sons: Mike Hendrix (Ann) and Joseph Hendrix (Lolly); grandchildren: Amy Lynn May (Kyle), Jared Alan Hendrix (Kelly), Christopher Lee Hendrix (Britt), and Lauren Elizabeth Simpson; he also leaves behind his great grandchildren: Penelope, Harrison, Jemma, Lollie Anne, Maggie, Will, and Carter. He will be laid to rest following his service at Sunset Memorial Gardens.² He was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee.² He was born on February 12, 1933 at Powell, Knox Co., Tennessee.² He married Georgia Carter circa March, 1957 at Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,2 James Michael "Mike" Hendrix died on February 7, 2022 at Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee, at age 88.

     Elizabeth Ann "Annie" Hendrix Elizabeth "Annie" Hendrix, 9/8/1939 – 6/16/2014. We give thanks for having the opportunity to have known and loved Annie for many years. We especially remember the ways in which Annie loved us! Annie touched the lives of many through her teaching for 44 years at Powell Elementary School and through her ministry to generations of children at Grace Baptist Church for 46 years. Annie was a faithful member at Grace Baptist Church for 74 years. Annie lived her life with passion and energy and with an attitude of sharing her life with thousands of people. Annie was cherished by her family and by those who were especially close to her. She became known as "Grannie Annie" when the next generation of children came to know her same loving kindness as so many others had through the years before. Annie supported children all around the world in the SmileTracn Organization through monthly donations and letters. Annie is preceded in death by her mother, Deola Hendrix and father, Leroy "Papaw" Hendrix. She leaves behind her brother, Mike (Georgia) Hendrix ; nephews, Michael (Ann) Hendrix of Newman, GA and Joe (Lolly) Hendrix of Cleveland, TN; great-nephews, Jared Hendrix of North Pole, Alaska and Chris Hendrix of Old Fort, TN; great-nieces, Lauren Brod of Cleveland, TN and Amy May of Sanford, N.C; great-great-nieces, Lolly Brod of Cleveland, TN and Maggie Hendrix of Old Fort, TN; great-great-nephew, William Brod of Cleveland, TN and many cherished close friends. Family and friends will meet at Lynch-Bethel Cemetery for interment.⁶ She was buried at Lynch Bethel Cemetery, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁶ She was born on September 8, 1939 at Knox Co., Tennessee.^2,4,6 She died on June 16, 2014 at Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 74.^4,6