Delmer Lee Wilshire
August 9, 2024
Delmer Lee Wilshire, age 74 of Clinton, Tennessee. passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Delmer was a Crane Operator for Rexnord.
Born in Clinton on April 4, 1950 he was the son of the late R.J. and Alice Hooks Wilshire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Wilshire; and brothers, Ralph Wilshire and Elmer Wilshire.
Delmer was a very active member of Moran Baptist Church, loved his family, enjoyed taking his grandchildren to the Little Ponderosa Zoo, and enjoyed woodworking.
Delmer is survived by his second wife, Brenda Henderson Wilshire; daughters, Shawna Watson and husband Steve of Clinton, Marissa Kastelic and husband Drew of Knoxville, Tennessee. and Holly Golden and husband Steve of Andersonville, Tennessee.; step-son, Kenneth Osborne of Powell, Tennessee.; grandchildren, Scarlett Watson and fiancé Quentin Kaus and Jacob Watson and wife Jessica; special friends, Cade Cox, Corbin Cox, Leroy Phillips, Doug Wright, David Seivers and many other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Delmer will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 in the Sunset Cemetery in Clinton, with the Rev. Alvis Richardson officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is serving the family of Delmer Lee Wilshire.
Imogene “Jean” Duncan
August 7, 2024
Imogene “Jean” Duncan, 72, left this world to have a reunion with her family that has left before her on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 following almost a year-long battle with cancer. After hating her feeding tube for so long, we’re sure she’s not hungry anymore! Every chemo treatment when Jean would hear someone being able to ring the victory bell, she would say “I don’t believe I’ll ever get to ring that.” She may not have gotten her healing on the earthly side, but she rang her own victory bell on Wednesday.
Jean was a 1970 graduate of Oliver Springs High School. She left Roane Hosiery Mill in Harriman, Tennessee in 2001 after 31 years where she performed many jobs. Jean worked for the Anderson County School System as a custodian for 20 years. After retiring just 3 short years ago she had more time to enjoy working in her flowerbeds, mowing grass, watching old black and white tv shows (Matt Dillon was a favorite), watching Nascar races and cheering on the Vols.
Jean has met up with her daddy and mommy, Pat and Cora Duncan; brothers, Clifford, Everett, Troy and David Duncan; sisters, Shirley Lowe, Patsy Ward, and Sreldia Duncan; niece, Karen Duncan, nephew, Brad Duncan, great nephew, Lincoln Aslinger and an adopted sister, Shirley Haydon.
Jean has left her brother, Mack and wife Dyan Duncan of Oliver Springs, Tennessee; sisters, Wilma and husband Frank Phllips of Oliver Springs, and Jeanie and husband “Pike” LaMance of Wartburg, Tennessee. Sister-in-law, Beatrice Duncan of Harriman, and brother-in-law, Grant Lowe of Oliver Springs.
Fourteen nieces and nephews: Judy, Terry, Juanita, Betty Ann, Marquetta, JoAnn, Cindy, Wendy, Mindy, Tonya, Andy, Rusty, Julie and Mattie.
Thirty-six great nieces and nephews and twenty-seven great great nieces and nephews. Close ones include Chris, Justin, Ashley, Misty, Kristy, Cody, Adam, Kelly, Holly, Logan, Trent, Chloe, Cameron, Summitt, Lakely, Jaxon, Charlee, Owen, and Raigan.
Jean also leaves three fellers she loved like blood Josh Zisman, Christopher Aslinger and Todd Williams along with many cousins from Toledo, Ohio.
Pallbearers were Jeanie, Wilma, Andy, Rusty, Josh, Christopher, Adam, Logan, and Gary.
Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at Premier Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral service began at 7 p.m. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 at Frost Bottom Cemetery.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Duncan family. www.sharpfh.com.
Dora “Sue” Seiber
August 1, 2024
Dora “Sue” Seiber, 84, of Clinton, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024. A devoted and loving mother and grandmother, she was known for her unwavering faith, kind heart, and strength. Born the only daughter among six brothers, Sue was cherished by her family and friends. Her life was a testament to resilience and grace, and she was a pillar of love and support for all who knew her.
Sue leaves behind a legacy of faith, having been deeply committed to her spiritual life, a faithful member of the First Wesleyan Church of Clinton. Her compassion and generosity touched many lives, and she will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Marking the end of her earthly journey and the beginning of her eternal celebration with those who preceded her. Including her husband Carl “Fred” Seiber, parents Horace and Alice Campbell, and her siblings Jim Campbell, Carl Campbell, Harley Campbell, Herald Campbell, Lawrence Campbell, and John Campbell. She is survived by her sons Greg and Doug Seiber, daughter-in-law Kristy Seiber, and grandchildren Payne Seiber, Tyler Hardy, Ethan Hardy, and Ava Seiber.
Receiving of friends will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., followed by service at 7:30 p.m. at Holly Gamble Funeral Home at 621 South Charles G. Seivers Blvd. Clinton, TN 37716. The burial procession will leave from Holley Gamble Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, for the graveside service commencing at 11 a.m. at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens (160 Edgemoor Road, Powell, TN 37849). Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. www.holleygamble.com
Sue’s family wishes to express their deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this time of loss.
Bruce L. Keck
August 1, 2024
Bruce L. Keck, 86, went home to be with his Lord on July 27. Bruce was the loving husband of Shirley Keck. They enjoyed more than fifty years of marriage.
Born in Eden Prairie Minnesota, Bruce was the son of the late Waldo and Pauline Keck.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Pat Peel; brother-in-law, John Hyatt; sister-in-law, Rita Hyatt and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bruce was a loving, kind-hearted man who dearly loved his Lord.
He earned a Bachelors in Science from the University of Illinois, Masters in Science / Oceanography from the University of Rhode Island, and a Masters in Library Science from the University of Washington. He retired as the Administrator of the NOAA Library in Reston, Virginia. Bruce served in the U.S. Navy and Coast and Geodetic Survey as Lieutenant Commander. He also served in the U. S. Army National Guard and retired as Sergeant First Class.
Bruce was a highly regarded tubist and bassist. He enjoyed participating in national and local community bands and orchestras. He was a member of Windjammers International, an organization dedicated to preserving traditional circus music. He was also a member of the Tennessee Valley Ensemble, and the Oak Ridge Community Band. Recently Bruce became an avid attendee and participant of the annual Jonesboro Tennessee Story Telling Festival.
Bruce especially enjoyed being a member of the musician team at Bethel Baptist Church. Also, he was devoted to serving the Lord in providing the children’s message at St. Mark. He always closed the message with singing Jesus Loves Me. This was a special ministry to Bruce.
He will be missed by the wonderful church families at Bethel Baptist and St. Mark.
Family will receive friends at Woodhaven Funeral Home, located at 160 Edgemoor Rd. in Powell on Friday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with service to follow. Internment service at 2 p.m. with Military Honors. Pastor Daryl Taylor from Bethel Baptist Church will officiate.
Woodhaven Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bruce Keck.
Charles "Eddie" Edgar Pettiford
July 21, 2024
Charles "Eddie" Edgar Pettiford, known affectionately as Eddie, passed away on July 21, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born on Dec. 10, 1957, to Joyce Pettiford and Charles Pettiford, Eddie was a lifelong resident of Clinton, Tennessee, and a pillar of the auto community that he loved so dearly.
His career as an auto mechanic was notable by his dedication to the understanding of both the mechanics of automobiles and motorcycles alike. Eddie was well-known for his skills and his mechanical expertise was appreciated by members of his community, family, and many friends.
Eddie through his former marriage was a caring Father and stepfather to his son, Lance Pettiford, and his former stepson, Dennis Sharp and his family. Eddie helped raise his stepson, Denny Sharp, and welcomed Denny’s wife, Waynette Sharp, and also his step-grandchildren, Tanner and Kami Sharp, into his life to which they all shared many happy memories together. To his son, Lance Pettiford, he brought many memories of happiness, laughter, trips, creativity, and passions that he has passed along to him. In 2019, Eddie welcomed his first grandson, Henry Pettiford, into the world. He will be remembered as a beautiful soul, a beloved friend, and a warm-hearted Father in both his children’s lives, the lives of his former stepchildren, and many friends he brought happiness to.
Eddie was THE rebel without a cause. He was meant for speed, and he would be proud to state that himself. He was an avid lover of automobiles and motorcycles, a craftsman, and no one could ever say that he couldn’t lift a hand to do anything himself. Eddie was a hard worker and skilled at many things he touched.
Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Charles Pettiford. His memory will be forever held in the hearts of his surviving family: his mother, Joyce Pettiford; his sister, Brenda Ogg; his son, Lance Pettiford; and his grandson, Henry Pettiford. He will also be survived in memory by Denny Sharp; Denny’s wife, Waynette; and Denny’s children, Tanner and Kami Sharp.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, 621 South Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, with a celebration of life service to follow in the chapel. Eddie will be laid to rest at 11 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Speakers at the service will include his son, Lance Pettiford; his former stepson, Dennis Sharp; and anyone else willing to speak on the wonderful memories we all shared with Eddie.
Charles Edgar “Eddie” Pettiford will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His legacy will live on the friendships and memories he built, both in steel and in the hearts of those who knew him.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
Lynn Stanton
July 15, 2024
Patricia Lynn “Nana” Stanton, 67, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home in Guntown, Mississippi. She was born June 27, 1957, to Phil and Barbara Payne of Clinton, Tennessee. In the earlier part of her life, Lynn attended the First Baptist Church of Clinton. In her professional career, she was an Executive Secretary at the Natchez Trace through the National Park Service. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching YouTube, and watching hummingbirds. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at Norris Lake. Lynn dedicated herself to her late husband, Jeff Stanton of 33 years, and family as a military wife and mother. The highlight of her life was being able to spoil her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Summer Stanton (Kevin), and Savannah Stanton (Kayla); three grandchildren, Preston Harris, Laken Rusoe, and Julie Rusoe; three sisters, Deborah Jones (Gary), Becky Payne, and Sandra Payne; two nephews, Corey Reep, and Chad Reep; and other close friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jeff Stanton; two nephews, Adam Payne, and Dusty Payne; and one niece, Allison Reep.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until service time Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Pegues, Saltillo.
Memorial services honoring her life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Saltillo Chapel of Pegues, Saltillo with Bro. Bret McKee officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lynn’s name to the Autism Center of North Mississippi at 146 S Thomas St, Tupelo, MS 38801.
Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.
Dr. Philip Jule Wenk
July 15, 2024
Dr. Philip Jule Wenk, 98, of Clinton, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born Jan. 2, 1926, in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late Charles and Betty Wenk. He and his beloved wife Pat came to Clinton in Jan. 1952 with their six-month-old son, Phil Wenk.
Dr. Wenk was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II, and came to Clinton, following his naval service to practice dentistry. He practiced dentistry in Clinton for 60 years, tried to serve the Lord and his community, and was blessed to raise his family here in Clinton. He always thought Clinton was a wonderful place to live and said,” When he crossed the river bridge, he never looked back.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Wenk; wife, Pat Wenk; sister, Dutchess Pickett; brother-in-law, Dr. Joe Rainey; and sister-in-law, Mary Anne Peagler.
He is survived by his children, Dr. Phil Wenk and wife Brenda of Brentwood, Beth Fuqua of Franklin; and Anne Lyles and husband Greg of Clinton; grandchildren, Andrea Hardy and husband Scott, Alan Wenk and wife Barbie, Lindsay Sharma and husband Nevin, Ben Fuqua, Kate Munding and husband Nick, Rachel Klages and husband Eric, Becca Fuqua, and David Lyles; great-grandchildren, Caroline Hardy, Philip and Maggie Wenk, Jackson and Kennedy Munding, Ava and Emma Sharma; sister, Angela Vernoy and husband Bobby; sister-in-law, Pam Rainey; and several loving nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Ja’Nean Avans for her loving care and friendship with Dr. Wenk and his family.
The family had a graveside service at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Grandview Memorial Garden with full military honors at the graveside. Officiating his graveside service was the Rev. Scott Wilks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Memorial United Methodist Church, 323 N. Main St., Clinton, TN 37716. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
Jackie Ray Bean
July 14, 2024
Jackie Ray Bean, 74, a resident of Rocky Top, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 14,2024 at Parkwest Hospital. Mr. Bean was born on Jan. 29, 1950, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He lived in Rocky Top. Mr. Bean was a loving father and grandfather. He attended service at Lone Mountain Church in Andersonville and Island Home Baptist Church in Norris. In addition to his family, he enjoyed reading, fishing, yard work and a good cup of coffee.
He is preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Harold R.L. Bean; mother, Mary Elizabeth Bean; loving wife, Monie Bean; brother, Fletcher Roy Bean; daughter, Tina Michelle Bean; niece, Susan E. Simpson; and nephew Bobby Kent Bean.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Abston Bean; sons, the Rev. Jackie Bean and wife Reeya of Heiskell, Jeffery Dewayne Bean and wife Janet of Knoxville, and Homer Douglas Bean and wife Christina, of Lake City. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Eric Bean, Amber Bean, Alice Bean, Jonathan Sellers, Anjalee Bean, Sonia Bean, Robin Sellers, David Bean, Elina Bean and Michael Lee. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren and his brothers, the Rev. Homer and Mary A. Bean, and Robert and Janet D. Bean; sister-in-law Janet Marie Bean; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members.
The family will receive from 6-8 p.m. on Friday July 19, 2024 at Jones Mortuary. Jackie will lie in State from 11-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Island Home Batist Church in Norris, Tennessee. Jackie’s funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. with the Rev Freddie Bean and the Rev. Jackie Bean officiating. The interment will follow the funeral service at the Miller Cemetery in Norris.
In Lieu of flowers donation can be made to Jones Mortuary.
