Ellis Carden
June 19, 2025
Ellis Carden, 79, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.
He was born Aug. 5, 1945, to Zelmer Carden and Della Thomas Carden. Ellis enjoyed Tennessee sports and was an avid fan of the Lady Vols. He enjoyed four-wheeling with his brother Bruce and sitting on the front porch visiting with neighbors. A hard worker, Ellis always liked to stay busy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gaye Carden; daughter, Lori Carden; son, Ralph Jackson; brothers, Junior Carden, Leonard Carden, Glenith “Preach” Carden and Bruce Carden; and sisters, Louise Harlas, Reba Daniels and Betty Jo Beach.
He is survived by his son, Jeff Jackson and wife Stacey; former daughter-in-law, Sue Jackson Harness; sister-in-law, Nancy Carden; and brother-in-law, Mitch Dougherty and wife Denise.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Nathan Jackson and wife Jessica, Cole Jackson and wife Jennifer, Kristina Knight, and Logan Jackson; great-grandchildren, Molly Jackson and Blu Sky Knight; honorary family, Sarita Evans, Nicole Jones, Audrey and Olivia Douglass; and special caregivers, Caitlyn, Kate, Caycie, Jennifer and Jared; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the Palliative Care team at Methodist Medical Center, especially Chaplain Les.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton.
The funeral followed at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiating.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at East Wolf Valley Baptist Church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Jones Mortuary to assist with funeral arrangements.
Beaulah Mae Green Orr (Viles)
June 14, 2025
Beaulah Mae Green Orr (Viles), 64, of Rocky Top, passed away at her residence on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born on Oct. 20, 1960, in Lake City, Tennessee.
Beaulah will be remembered for the love she shared with everyone who knew her and for her role as a caregiver to many throughout her life. She loved going to the beach, tending to her flowers, and was a devoted fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. Beaulah was also a lover of animals. She enjoyed shopping and collecting items that were special to her.
Her love for her family, particularly her niece and nephew, was boundless. Her great-niece Kyleighe was the light of her life, and her special step-grandson, Seth Viles, brought her daily joy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Orr; her mother, Mary Lou Green; and her sister, Pat Carter.
She is survived by her loving companion and the love of her life, Bryan Viles of Lake City; father, Charlie Green of Lake City; sister, Charlene Mullins of Clinton; niece, Charity Mullins and husband Luke Williams of Clinton; nephew, Chad Carter and wife Paige of Campbell County; great-nephew, Matthew Moore; great-niece, Kyleighe Mullins; aunts, Sue Voskamp and husband Barry of Clinton, and Stella Fay Evans of Lake City; step-grandson, Seth Viles; and a host of friends, cousins and extended family members.
A private celebration of life service will be held.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Beaulah Mae Green Orr (Viles)
June 14, 2025
Beaulah Mae Green Orr (Viles), 64, of Rocky Top passed away at her residence on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
She was born on Oct. 20, 1960, in Lake City. Beaulah will be remembered for the love she shared with everyone who knew her and for her lifelong role as a caregiver to many.
She loved going to the beach, tending to her flowers, and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers. Beaulah was also an animal lover. She enjoyed shopping and collecting items that were special to her. Her love for her family — especially her niece and nephew —was boundless. Her great-niece, Kyleighe, was the light of her life, and her special step-grandson, Seth Viles, brought her daily joy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Orr; mother, Mary Lou Green; and sister, Pat Carter.
She is survived by her loving companion and the love of her life, Bryan Viles of Lake City; father, Charlie Green of Lake City; sister, Charlene Mullins of Clinton; niece, Charity Mullins and husband Luke Williams of Clinton; nephew, Chad Carter and wife Paige of Campbell County; aunts, Sue Voskamp and husband Barry of Clinton, and Stella Fay Evans of Lake City; step-grandson, Seth Viles; and a host of cousins, extended family members and dear friends.
A private celebration of life service will be held.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Virgie Ruth Hackworth
June 14, 2025
Virgie Ruth Hackworth, 93, a devout Christian and member of Batley Baptist Church, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Born March 22, 1932, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Lonas and Jennie Jones Haney. Virgie was known for her generous spirit and culinary talents, having served as a cafeteria manager at Norwood and Oliver Springs schools for more than 27 years. She also cooked for countless church gatherings, family events and friends throughout her life. Her food was an extension of her heart, and she had a gift for making everyone feel loved, cherished and, of course, well-fed. She always placed the needs of others before her own and will be remembered by many whose lives she touched through her kindness.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Hackworth; and brothers, Lonzy Haney of Clinton and Roy Haney of Oliver Springs.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie Hackworth; granddaughter, Jessie Hackworth; sisters, Velma Cryer of DeRidder, Louisiana, Shirley Cofer and husband Bryan of Oak Ridge, and Susie Foust and husband Greg of Clinton; sisters-in-law, Brenda Haney and Ellen Parton, both of Oliver Springs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout Tennessee, Georgia, Texas and Louisiana.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Batley Baptist Church. The service will begin at 2 p.m. with the Revs. Garvan Walls and Luke Kidwell officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
James H. Comer
June 14, 2025
James H. Comer, 79, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Born on Oct. 22, 1945, James was one of 12 children of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Comer. He was a simple man who devoted his life to hard work, farming and raising cattle. For many years, he owned and operated J and R Tire in South Clinton. He was a member of Big Brick Church, and his grandchildren were the lights of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ben Comer, Kenneth Comer and Jerry Comer; and sisters, Sarah Cast, Liz Wilson and Kathy Kitts.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Comer; son, Robbie Comer and wife Jamie; daughter, Candace Gibbs and husband Robbie. He was “Pappy” to his grandchildren, Christopher Gibbs, Ashley Gibbs and Jayden Comer; great-granddaughter, Aliyah Gibbs; brothers, Bill Comer, Kermit Comer, Charles Comer and J.W. Comer; sister, Effie Hooks “Aunt T”; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Ronnie Poston officiating. The family will be laying him to rest privately.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the Comer family.
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Hazel P. Kimble
June 9, 2025
Hazel Phillips Kimble, 88, of Clinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Hazel was born in Anderson County to Harrison and Martha Jane Carroll Phillips. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church in Clinton for more than 50 years. She retired from Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, where she worked for 23 years. Hazel enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, sewing and picking the guitar with her friends at the Anderson County Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Jones; her second husband, Dewey Kimble; brother, Jerome Phillips; sisters, Rosie Jeffers and Hannah Reighn; and grandson, Michael Kimble Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Terry) Hammac; son, Michael (Mary) Kimble; grandson, Matthew (Cheryl) Baird; granddaughters, Stephenie (Jody) Raines and Rachelle (Kenny) Mattison; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. The funeral followed at 7 p.m., and was officiated by Wayne Justice. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Grandview Memorial Garden in Clinton.
Jones Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Hazel Kimble.
Millard Adkins
June 6, 2025
Millard Adkins went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 21, 1928, Millard was a devoted and faithful man of God who found great joy in studying God’s holy word. He was a beloved member of Clinton Church of Christ for 72 years. From 1950 to 1955, he worked at Y-12, and shortly after began a long career as a custodian with Anderson County Schools, retiring in 1991. In retirement, he enjoyed watching Westerns and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dora Jean Adkins; parents, Robert “Bob” Adkins and Martha (Disney) Adkins; daughters, Brenda Lowe and Wilma Ford; son, Larry Adkins; sons-in-law, Richard Moore, George Rutherford and Johnny Cox; grandson, Michael Ford; great-granddaughter, Kylie Grace Ford; sisters, Aline Adkins, Edna Adkins and Evelyn Sterner; and brothers, Buster, Edgar and Sherman Adkins.
Survivors include daughters, Gladys Lasko and husband John, Mildred Rutherford, and Carolyn Cox; son, Paul Adkins; sons-in-law, Gary Lowe and Robert Ford; daughter-in-law, Beverly Adkins; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral will begin at 12:30 p.m. with ministers Daryl Glenn, Gary Jones and Richard Bentley officiating. A graveside service will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Oscar C. McGill
June 6, 2025
Oscar C. McGill, 79, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, formerly of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on June 6, 2026.
He was born on July 21, 1945, in Clinton to Lawrence and Lillie McGill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Etta Daugherty, Bulla Vickery, Paul McGill and Conley McGill.
He was the loving father to sons, Jesse McGill (Meghan) and Joseph McGill (Lynnsey); dear brother to James McGill and Maudie Robinson; dearest grandfather to Ava Grace McGill, Wyatt Joseph McGill, Layla Lynn Rogalski and Benjamin Brett Yielding; and also survived by many other loving family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Holley- Gamble Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday, June 21, at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery.
Condolences may be left on Oscar’s tribute wall at holleygamble.com. Holley- Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
