VENTURIA LEFFEW WARWICK
November 24, 2024
Venturia Leffew Warwick, 82, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Andersonville to Lawrence and Georgia Warwick.
Venturia enjoyed hunting, reading, and spending time with his friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Elmore Warwick, and sisters, Bernice Warwick and Marjorie Unthank.
He is survived by his son, Scotty Warwick of Andersonville; daughter, Amanda Green of Andersonville; sister, Faye Emmette (David) of Powell; grandchildren, Sarah Cox, Brittany Barnes, and Jessica LaRue; and great-grandchildren, Gracie Stenroos and Everly Cox.
The family gathered for a graveside service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Andersonville.
Jones Mortuary is serving the Venturia Warwick family.
DORIS JEAN LAMB
November 20, 2024
Doris Jean Lamb, 79, of Clinton, Tennessee, formerly of Lake City, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
Born July 28, 1945, in Briceville, Tennessee, to Thomas Don and Alice Pearl Day White, she enjoyed traveling with friends, camping, hiking, and just being outdoors, especially when her husband was living.
Doris was a talented crafter who crocheted and quilted. She was a member of the FCE Club, and Order of the Eastern Star Clinch Valley 369. Doris loved her family and was loved by them. Doris was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Lake City.
She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Lamb; and siblings, Thomas Leroy White, Margie White Dill, Mary Helen Hunt, JoAnn White Cornwall, and Pat White Lovely.
Doris is survived by her children, Donna Tackett and L.J. Duncan, Carolyn Noe (Billy), and Sharon Lamb and Shawn Quillinan; grandchildren, Devon Noe and Paula Isabell (Brandon); and great-grandchildren, Leiken and Landon. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Visitation was held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, from noon to 2 p.m. at Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation. An Eastern Star service began at 2 p.m., followed by the funeral, officiated by the Rev. Brian Courtney. Burial took place at Leach Cemetery.
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ANN HUNSUCKER
November 20, 2024
Ann Hunsucker, 77, of Eaton, Ohio, and formerly of Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, to be with the Lord.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Della Haney; siblings, Junior Jennings and Margaret Nance; son, William Goodson; and grandson, Jonathan Elkins.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 29 years, Gary Hunsucker; siblings, Linda Cook, Noah Haney, Marlene (Steve) Tinker, and Clayton Haney; children, Cathy (Jay) Brandon, Lisa (Barry) Elkins, and Brenda (Shawn) Peck; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her dearly.
Ann was a beacon of strength and kindness, and had a generous heart that knew no bounds. She was loved dearly by those who knew her and will be profoundlymissed.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral at noon at Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 226 W. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Burial was to follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital, a cause near and dear to Ann’s heart.
LAWRENCE RAY DAVIS
November 16, 2024
(Lawrence) Ray Davis passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, and was reunited with his beloved “Myrna Lou” to continue their life together. Ray was born on Aug. 13, 1932, in Heiskell.
Dad was a man of many talents and could do absolutely anything. His first “career” was making and running moonshine with his uncle. Being the storyteller he was, this profession was a source of many stories and much teasing from the family through the years. His moonshining career continued into his years in the Navy in which he proudly served from 195155 during the Korean War.
After his military service, Ray worked at Magnet Mills and partnered with his father in their well-drilling business. When Magnet Mills closed, he continued well-drilling before joining Union Carbide at the Oak Ridge X-10 site and later K-25, where he spent most of his career until his retirement.
In addition to all of the above, Dad was a paint and body man, a licensed electrician, a plumber, and a car-
penter, and had a multitude of other talents. He could build or fix anything that needed to be done.
Dad loved his Lord as well as his family. Being a man of deep faith, he looked forward to seeing those who had gone before him, including his wife Lou Davis; his parents, John Ott and Daisy Pearl (Waldrop) Davis; inlaws, Charlie and Ester (Turnbill) Viles; son, Teddy Davis; granddaughter, Kayla Brown; great-granddaughters, Madison and Gracie Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Ramona and Kyle Rutherford; and infant sister, Wanda Davis.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Stair; sonin-law, Eddie Stair; number one favorite granddaughter, Stephanie Stair; other number one favorite granddaughter (still hotly debated topic between the girls!) Holly Duren (Matt); great-grandsons, Cooper Duren, Sam Page, and Giovanni Brown; and great-granddaughter, Arianna Brown.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dad’s nurse, Melissa, and his caregiver, Brandy. “Ladies, you have no idea how grateful we are to you both for the care and love you showed toward dad over the last few months.”
The funeral with military honors was held graveside at Norris Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. A procession departed Holley-Gamble Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m.
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KAREN ANN DAVENPORT
November 14, 2024
Karen Ann Davenport, 70, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away on Nov. 14, 2024.
She was born on July 30, 1954, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Robert K. Stoker Sr. and Wilma (Steffey) Stoker.
Karen enjoyed giving to her family and friends. She loved doing anything to make someone else feel loved and happy.
Karen loved her music and volunteering at her favorite thrift store, the ReSale Rack Thrift Store in Claxton.
She was a 1973 graduate of Clinton High School. At the time of her death, Karen worked in the mailroom at The (Clinton) Courier News. She made many lifelong friendships while working there.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Davenport; parents, Robert K. Stoker, Sr. and Wilma (Steffey) Stoker; and brother, Robert K. Stoker Jr.
Karen is survived by her sister, Denise Wrasman and her husband, Don; niece, Danielle Donovan and her husband, Kevin; nephew, Philip Wrasman and his wife Katie; and nephew Adam Stoker and his fiancé Megan.
Karen also leaves behind her little dog, Miley.
Karen’s wish was to be cremated, with no services.
DWAIN CARLTON EALY SR.
November 3, 2024
Dwain Carlton Ealy Sr. was born March 23, 1936, and passed away on Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents, Datis and Martha Ealy, and his brother, Ronald Ealy. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally DeWitt Ealy; son, D. Carlton Ealy Jr.; and daughter, Ellen Ealy Petree and husband Dr. Lewis Petree of Winder, Georgia. Other survivors include his grandson Holden Ealy Petree and wife, Meagan Morales Petree, of Dawsonville, Georgia; granddaughter Dr. Margaret Elizabeth Petree and husband, Chandler Thomas Dickerson, of Winder, Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dwain grew up in Clinton, Tennessee, and proudly graduated from Clinton High School in 1954. His life was deeply influenced by graduating from Tennessee Wesleyan College in 1961, where he was the first in his family to graduate from college. At Tennessee Wesleyan, he was mentored by M.C. “Tip” Smith and Dr. Jack Bowling. Dwain worked his way through college. He played multiple sports. In 1998, he and Sally established the Ealy Scholarship at Tennessee Wesleyan to support other students, inspired by the assistance they had received. They wanted to show that ordinary people (an insurance salesman and a schoolteacher) did not have toberichtogiveahandup to others, just as they had been given. TWC changed their lives. Dwain was president of the Tennessee Wesleyan Alumni Association in 1969, and a proud member of the Tennessee Wesleyan Advisory Board. In 2011, he and Sally received the Friend of Wesleyan Award, which recognizes those who gave their time, talent and resources to Tennessee Wesleyan.
Dwain was a veteran of the Air Force and the Tennessee Air National Guard. He was deployed to Germany in 1961 when the Berlin Wall was being built, and his deployment happened shortly after he and Sally married. She later joined him in Germany and in their 20s as newlyweds, they stood on top of the Eiffel Tower with grateful hearts for their blessings.
Following his military service, he and Sally came home to Athens to build a life and family together, where he began a successful career in insurance sales that lasted more than 55 years with Connecticut Mutual and Mass Mutual insurance companies.
Additionally, in 1976 he began a 40-year career with AFLAC. He enjoyed sales, and especially serving his clients and building relationships with them, and so they often became friends. Dwain never met a stranger and always had time to talk. Dwain also had strong convictions on various topics, which he shared, too. From 1972-1977 Dwain served on the McMinn County Council, while having a young family. He also served on the Woods Memorial Hospital Board of Directors from 1979-1988. His advice to Ellen was to go into health care, which she did and then met her future husband.
He cherished his 64-year membership in Keith Memorial United Methodist Church where he found a church family, sang tenor in the Chancel Choir for more than 50 years, and served on several church committees.
Dwain was a dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club of Athens for 59 years, with 56 years of perfect attendance. He served as president and lieutenant governor and attended four Kiwanis International meetings. He joyfully led the singing during meetings and was a top ticket seller for the annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast and Kiwanis barbeque fundraisers, where he worked on many committees. He believed in this unique service club that continually works to improve the lives of children, youth and the community. He loved being an active part of Kiwanis. In 2002, he was honored with the Kiwanis Distinguished Service Award.
Dwain deeply loved his Lord, his family, his church and being outdoors. When not working or at choir practice or volunteering, you could find him farming, mowing, bush-hogging, chopping wood, gardening and giving away tomatoes and other vegetables to friends. Into his 80s you would find him bicycling for miles (on his tricycle) along the country roads of Pond Hill and the Tranquility community in Athens.
He fiercely loved his children and grandchildren and always had a proud story to share about them. He also cherished his relationship with his son-in-law, Lewis.
Dwain was an avid NASCAR fan, attending many races over the years, and always kept up with all sports, which he shared with son Carlton. He and Carlton spent countless hours watching ballgames, discussing politics, analyzing the stock market, and discussing history and political science, along with many other things. Dwain was an avid reader with multiple interests.
The family would like to especially thank Golden Touch caregivers Holly Enten, Donna Canada and Krystal Rogers for their personalized care, and the many nurses and caregivers of NHC Athens for their combined loving care of Dwain and our family.
A celebration of Dwain’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at Keith Memorial United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
For those who wish, a memorial contribution may be made to Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1, Athens, TN 37371, or to the Ealy Scholarship, Tennessee Wesleyan University, Advancement Office, 204 College St., Athens, TN 37303, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is honored to serve the family of Dwain C. Ealy.
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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RODNEY STEVEN SMITH
November 1, 2024
Rodney Steven Smith, 68, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born Oct. 30, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, to Matthew and Onelda Smith.
Rodney loved cooking and was an avid musician. He also enjoyed raising koi fish. A Navy veteran, he formerly worked at Red Lobster in Oak Ridge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother James Oscar Smith. He is survived by his brother, Wayne Smith, and wife Linda of Knoxville, Tennessee; sisters, Juanita Prewitt of Clinton, Tennessee, and Rheba McClain of Taylor, Michigan; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Raccoon Valley Church of God, with Pastor Shannon Daniels officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton, Tennessee, is serving the family of Rodney Steven Smith.
