Carl Lee Overholt, Sr., age 94, of Newport, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County.

He was a member of Joseph's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his daughters Carless Keller and Francis Faye Overholt and his wife Mae Overholt.

He is survived by his wife Wanda Overholt; sons Carl Lee Overholt, Jr., Sanford Overholt, Darell Overholt, and Jimmy Overholt; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; sister Leola Talley of Wellington, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Hollifield officiating.

The family will meet at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, for a 10:00 a.m. entombment.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the funeral services at the funeral home.

Friends may register online at www.newportfunerals.com.

Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.