Odis Weaver
November 3, 2024
Odis Weaver was born in Coal Creek TN on December 5, 1930, to parents Virgil and Hettie Weaver. He departed this life on November 3, 2024, surrounded by family.
Odis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years Frankie Weaver.
He is survived by sons Stanly Weaver and Lynn (Becky) Weaver along with many grandchildren, sister Linda Randolph and brother Bob Weaver and nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. John R Blake Jr. and Amedisys Hospice for the wonderful care he received.
Interment will be private.
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Elaine Jean Girman
October 30, 2024
Elaine Jean Girman, 85, passed away on October 30, 2024. Born in Griffith, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Gerrit Bakker and Jennie Bakker. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her late husband: Albert Girman, and siblings: Al Bakker, John Bakker, Jerry Bakker, and Eleanor Stooksbury.
Elaine is survived by her three children: John VanKanegan (Rebecca), Joan Levesque (Lou), and Michelle Mikrut (Don); three grandchildren: Morgan Smith, Danny Mikrut, and Samantha Mikrut; two great grandchildren: Ryleigh Smith and Ashton Smith; and one sister: Jeannie Postema (David).
Elaine was a retail manager for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank Quiet Oaks Health Care Center in Crawford, GA for their exceptional care and service to Elaine. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Dennis Ray Baker
October 29, 2024
Dennis Ray Baker
May 10, 1941 — October 29, 2024
Clinton
Dennis Ray Baker, age 83 of Clinton, TN passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2024 in Clinton, TN. Dennis was born in Clinton Tn in 1941 to the Late Homer and Nora Baker. Dennis was a loving father and grandfather, he loved gardening and fishing and he also enjoyed putting together Model – A’s. Dennis was certainly a Mr. Fix It and he told many stories about his grandfather. Dennis served in the Army National Guard for 30 years, he worked for TDOT for 30 years from where he retired.
Along with his parents Dennis is preceded in death by his wife Laura Baker and sister Kay Akers. He is survived by his son David Baker and wife Judy of Athens, TN, Daughters Denise Wadsworth of Clinton, TN and Dana Bell of Clinton, TN, sister Joyce Somero and husband Ken of Quincy, FL. Grandchildren Jonathan Bell and Alexander Bell
The family will receive friends on Thursday November 7, 2024 in the chapel of Jones Mortuary from 6 – 8 pm. Dennis’s graveside will be on November 8, 2024 at 11 am at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Powell TN.
William Douglas Carter
October 27, 2024
William Douglas Carter
May 20, 1956 — October 27, 2024
Clinton
William Douglas “Doug” Carter, age 68 of Clinton, Tn. passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the North Knoxville Medical Center surrounded by family following a period of declining health. Doug was a brick mason and a maintenance worker for ORNL Credit Union.
Born in Knoxville, Tn. on May 20, 1956 he was the son of the late William Cleo Carter and Margie Bumgardner Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Cindy Carter, and sister: Theressia Hammers.
Doug is survived by his son: Kevin Carter and wife Audrey of Briceville, Tn.; sisters: Jennifer Carter, Rebecca Hartsfield and husband Anthony, Tammy Henderlight and husband Jeff and Jeanette Carroll and husband Ronnie, all of Clinton, Tn.; grandchildren: Anthony Martin, Anna Martin, Skylar Martin, June Carter, Dakoda Carter, Shania Carter and Jolene Carter and many other nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
The Carter family will receive friends on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. in the Jones Mortuary Chapel with Rev. David Bumgardner officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton, Tn. is serving the family of William Douglas “Doug” Carter.
Pauline Robertson Collins
October 27, 2024
Pauline Robertson Collins, 98, of Clinton, passed away on Oct. 27, 2024. She was the youngest child of Squire Jefferson and Mary Mink Robertson of Claiborne County. The Robertsons reared 11 children on their farm in the Goin community.
Pauline worked at and retired from Shinliver Elementary School in Anderson County. She was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton. She was married to O.C. Collins of Clinton for 59-1/2 years.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband and her daughter, Patsy Collins of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. She is survived by her daughter Brenda Latham and husband, Fred, of Knoxville; grandson, Zach Latham and wife, Ashley; great-grandchildren, Ella and Livi Latham of Soddy Daisy; and sister-in-law, Linda Collins of Claiborne County.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. Her funeral will follow in the chapel with the Rev. Dr. Michael Thompson and the Rev. Gary Swaggerty officiating. The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden, officiated by the Rev. Mike Atkins.
Pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased, with Becky Rayburn’s Sunday School class of Second Baptist Church serving as honorary pallbearers. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the caregivers and nurses at Viva (Commonwealth) Senior Living for their excellent care over the past seven years.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Stephen Otis Carr
October 26, 2024
Stephen Otis Carr
April 11, 1958 — October 26, 2024
Clinton
Stephen Otis Carr, age 66 of Clinton, Tn. passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tn.
A retired automotive detailer, Stephen was born on April 11, 1958 in Oak Ridge, Tn. and was the son of the late Shirley Otis Carr and Nancy Shilt Carr Seiber. In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Byrge, and grandchild, Baby Carr.
Stephen is survived by his daughter: Tabetha Carr of Caryville, Tn.; brother: John Carr of Lenoir City, Tn.; sisters: Loretta Braden and husband Benny of Clinton, Tn. and Pam Warner and husband Randy of Virginia Beach, Va.; brother-in-law: Mike Byrge of Maynardville, Tn.; his grandchildren: Rae Leigh Henegar and Journey Carr, and many other relatives and friends.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton, Tn. is serving the family of Stephen Otis Carr.
Hazel Jean Summers
October 24, 2024
Hazel Jean Summers
March 21, 1945 — October 24, 2024
Knoxville
Hazel Jean Summers, age 79 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at her home. She was born to the late William and Cynthia Briddle on March 21, 1945. Hazel loved being around her family and friends. She enjoyed going to church and gardening.
Along with per parents she is preceded in death by her husband R.L. Summers Jr.; daughter Kathy Daugherty, and several brothers and sisters.
Hazel is survived by her children, Jimmy Summers of Conway, S.C., Debbie McClung of Rocky Top, TN, Melissa Summers of Knoxville, TN; Shawn Summers of Halls, TN; also several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great – great grandchildren.
Hazel’s family and friends will meet for her graveside service at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Grandview Memorial Garden in Clinton, TN.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is honored to serve the family of Hazel Jean Summers.
Virl Hobson
October 24, 2024
Virl Hobson, 98, of Norris, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2024. A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
Virl was the third of seven children born to C.M. and Elizabeth Johnson in Loudon, Tennessee. Growing up during the Great Depression forged a strong sense of resilience, adaptability, faith, and humor in her family, traits that defined Virl throughout her life. Following her high school graduation during World War II, Virl joined Tennessee Eastman as a calutron operator supporting the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge. She appears in Ed Westcott’s iconic photograph of the “Calutron Girls,” seated at a cubicle in the lower-left corner. After the war, she attended Draughon’s Business College and returned to Y-12, working in the purchasing department.
While living in Oak Ridge, she met and married Jack Hobson. They moved to Norris in 1955, welcomed two daughters, and Virl became a full-time homemaker until Jack’s untimely death in 1964. She then drew on her inner strength as a young widow and single mother, soon returning to a secretarial position at K-25, from where she retired with 30 years of service.
In retirement, Virl took on the role of devoted grandmother, honing adaptability and her sense of humor as she shepherded her grandchildren to church, provided after-school care, and for many years hosted family holiday and birthday gatherings.
Her resilience, adaptability, faith, and humor shone brightly as she faced the challenges of aging, remaining gracious and cheerful through Alzheimer’s, her ready smile and whispered “thank you” a lasting legacy for her family and caregivers.
In addition to her parents and husband, Virl was preceded in death by her brothers G. Benton Johnson and Jim Johnson; sisters Thelma Alexson, Mary Annis Arnwine, and Faye Conover. She is survived by her sister, Pat Green; daughters Karen Angel (Richard) and Melinda Beach (Chuck); grandchildren Alicia Bell (Brad), Kari Heuer (Mike), Joseph Angel (Miriam), Melissa Gerard (Lou), and Brooke Johnson (David); 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Norris, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Virl’s family extends heartfelt gratitude for the loving care provided by The Lantern at Morning Pointe and Gentiva.
