Fear, Dorothy Nichols, age 86, of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2010. She was a member of Vestal Methodist Church. She was preceded by husband, Milo Clyde Fear; father, Ernest Cebron Nichols and mother, Ada Cupp Nichols; and sister, Nadine Nichols Pollard. She is survived by sons, Ted Fear and Lance Fear and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Ashley Fear Herrell and husband, Charlie; Erin Fear and David Fear; and three great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Berry Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2010. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.