Evie Rose
August 27, 2026
Evie Rose passed away on Aug. 27, 2026. She was born March 14, 1952.
She is survived by her brother, Clyde; and sisters, Dollie, Ethel and Sally.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dollie Rose; and sisters, Hazel, Linda and Reba, all of Heiskell.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Jamie and Anatanina, hospice nurses with Gentiva Hospice Care, for their wonderful and compassionate care.
The family received friends from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
The service followed at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
A graveside service was held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Andersonville.
Robert “Robby” Gordon
August 26, 2026
Robert “Robby” Gordon, 86, a lifelong resident of Anderson County, passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
Robby was born July 25, 1940, in Anderson County to Robert A. and Juanita Moser.
He graduated from Clinton High School in 1958 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his military service, he returned home to Anderson County, where he spent much of his life doing what he loved most — working the land and caring for his cattle on the family farm.
A longtime cattleman and farmer, Robby took great pride in the farm and the life he built there. Farming was more than an occupation; it was a way of life. He treasured the many years spent tending to his cattle, working the land and carrying on the traditions of his family farm. His deep roots in Anderson County and dedication to agriculture were an important part of who he was throughout his life.
In accordance with Robby’s wishes, there will be no formal service.
His friends and loved ones will honor his memory privately and remember a life deeply connected to family, farming and the Anderson County community he called home.
Mary Alice M. Cox
August 25, 2026
Mary Alice M. Cox, 95, of Clinton passed away at home on Aug. 25, 2026, after a short hospital stay. She was born in Clinton on Sept. 19, 1930, to James S. and Gertrude McGhee.
Mary graduated from Clinton High School and Knoxville Business College. She was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church.
After business college, Mary worked as a secretary for department heads in engineering and chemistry at Maxon Construction Co. in Oak Ridge and Union Carbide Nuclear Corp. at the Y-12 plant. She later took 10 years away from the workforce to be a homemaker and spend time with her daughter.
In 1966, Mary returned to work, joining The Clinton Courier News. During her career at the newspaper, she wrote and edited news, created lifestyle and church pages, wrote obituaries and feature stories, covered other news as needed and took photographs. She also wrote Senior Cuisine and published the cookbook “The Recipe Box” for the Courier. She retired after 28 years with the newspaper.
After retiring from the Courier, Mary wrote for Senior Living Newspaper of Oak Ridge and proofread a monthly publication for the Tennessee Press Association in Knoxville.
From 1962 to 1971, she led Girl Scout Brownie, Junior and Cadette troops and served as a troop organizer. Beginning in 2005, she served as secretary for Norris United Methodist Church for four years.
Mary collected cookbooks and loved to cook and bake. Many of her recipes were published in Southern Living magazine.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie L. Cox; parents, James S. and Gertrude McGhee; and brother, James A. McGhee.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Leigh Ann Payne and husband, Stephen, of Clinton; brother, Eddie McGhee and wife, Kay, of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at Norris Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Brandon Berg officiating.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the Amedisys Hospice Care team for its loving care and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proud to serve the Cox family.
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Randall Scott Burress
August 23, 2026
Randall Scott Burress, a resident of Powell, passed away Aug. 23, 2026, at the age of 73. He is now reunited with his father, Esco E. Burress, and stepfather, Gregory Roettger, who preceded him in death.
Scott was known as the life of the party and had a quick, peculiar wit. He was a passionate and talented musician, but his talent wasn’t limited to a single instrument — he could play almost anything he picked up.
His artistic ability extended to many parts of his life. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in art education from the University of Tennessee and had gifts for restoring old cars and calligraphy. Playing his guitar brought him immeasurable joy, but above all, his greatest earthly joy was his family. Like his music, he was passionate about his roots and genealogy.
He is survived by and will be deeply missed by his mother, Juanita Wright Burress; sisters, Kathy Burress Pemberton and husband Bill, and Sheree Long and husband Walter; nieces, Stephanie Brock and Nicole Turner; nephews, Mack Miller, Gary Miller and Chance Long; and many great-nieces, great-nephews and special friends.
Services will be held at a later date. Family and friends are invited to stop by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home this week to sign a register book for the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proud to serve the Burress family.
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Carolyn Sue Boggs
August 21, 2026
Carolyn Sue Boggs, 85, of Clinton passed away peacefully Aug. 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born May 16, 1941, in Dunham, Kentucky, to William and Mildred Childers, she grew up in Cumberland, Kentucky.
She was known as “Sue” to her friends and “Grammie” to her family.
Sue will be remembered for her loyalty, friendship, generosity and willingness to give anything she could to help the people she loved. She also shared her love of God with everyone she met.
Sue was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton, where she taught Sunday school for 35 years.
She also volunteered at the service center, helping provide food and clothing to those in need.
Sue became well-known as a prominent woodcarver, ,and created Santa Claus folk art carvings that have been distributed across the United States.
Sue will be remembered for her warmth, quiet strength and devotion to her family and her Savior, Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her children, Suzi Schmidt (Eric), Brent Boggs (Christy) and Bradley Boggs (Ilah); grandchildren, Daniel Schmidt (Liz), Clay Schmidt, Maddie Herring (Wriley), Sarah Boggs, Kate Boggs, Benjamin Boggs, Caden Boggs and Joshua Boggs; great-grandchildren; and many close friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Delano Boggs.
A memorial service was held Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 225 N. Main St., Clinton. The family receive friends from noon to 12:30 p.m. with a memorial service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The graveside service followed.
Her family is grateful for the kindness and support shown during this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Backpacks Program (https://shorturl.at/CiSVK)
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of arrangements.
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David Queener
August 20, 2026
David Queener, 68, of Clinton passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center, surrounded by his family and friends.
David spent much of his life serving and giving back to the community he loved.
For 43 years, he faithfully served and protected Clinton’s citizens through the Clinton Police Department. During his career, he rose through the ranks, became the department’s first detective, and ultimately retired as chief of detectives.
His commitment to the community continued well beyond his years in law enforcement. David served for many years as security director for the Anderson County Fair Association, helping provide a safe and welcoming environment for generations of families who attended the fair.
In November 2022, he was elected to the Clinton City Council, once again answering the call to serve the community that had meant so much to him throughout his life. Even while facing ongoing health challenges, David remained devoted to the people and the city of Clinton.
Many in the community will also remember David as one of the familiar voices, along with Ron Berry, heard on BBB Channel 12’s “Friday Night Scoreboard,” where they shared area high school football highlights and scores.
Away from his work and community involvement, David enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved attending NASCAR races with his brother, taking trips to the beach with his family, and spending time with the people he cared about most. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Rocky Top.
As much as David loved Clinton and the community he served for so many years, nothing was more important to him than his family. He treasured every opportunity to spend time with them and held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren, who brought him tremendous pride and joy.
David leaves behind a legacy of quiet service, loyalty and devotion. He never needed the spotlight or recognition for all he did; he was simply a good man who loved his family, his friends and his community. Those who knew David will forever miss his friendship and kindness.
David was preceded in death by his father, James David Queener; great-granddaughter, Carson Noe; and mother-in-law, Mae Hensley.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette Queener; children, Josh Queener and wife, Lauren, and Melissa Newby and husband, TJ; mother, Dorothy Queener; grandchildren, Austin Noe and wife, Cheyenne, and Adeline Queener; great-grandson, Cooper Wayne Noe; expected great-granddaughter, Collins Noe; brother, Steve Queener and wife, Laura; and nephew, Matthew Queener and wife, Ivy.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with a celebration of life service following in the chapel. A graveside service immediately followed at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Charles Thomas Cagle
August 15, 2026
Charles Thomas Cagle, 86, passed away peacefully Aug. 15, 2026, at his home after a long illness.
He grew up in Knoxville, the son of Frederick Eules Cagle and Gracie Mae Tittle Cagle. He became a Christian at an early age while attending Elm Street Baptist Church. He loved and participated in all kinds of sports, especially football.
Charles graduated from Young High School and joined the U.S. Navy, where he traveled throughout the Pacific. After returning home, he married the love of his life, Sandra Lunsford.
After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Charles was employed by the Anderson County school system as a speech pathologist for 30 years, spending most of his career at Lake City Elementary School. He later earned two additional college degrees from Union College and Tennessee Tech.
In retirement, Charles enjoyed golfing with his friends, traveling, spending time with his family and attending Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Gracie Cagle; his sister, Glenda; and his brother, Jim Cagle.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandra Cagle; daughter, Kimberly (Keith) Burnett; grandsons, Kaleb (Abbey) Burnett and Keaton Burnett; sisters, Darlene Sharp and Annette (Darrell) Catlett; brother-in-law, Darrell (Brenda) Lunsford; sister-in-law, Gloria Lunsford; and several nieces and nephews.
The family extends special thanks to the staff of UT Hospice for their care.
The family will receive friends at noon Thursday at Woodhaven Cemetery, with the service and burial to follow. The Rev. Teresa McClure will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Keith Burnett, Kaleb Burnett, Keaton Burnett, Darrell Lunsford, Darrell Catlett and Jeff Catlett.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an animal shelter of the donor’s choice.
Ronnie Edward Haggard
August 14, 2026
Ronnie Edward Haggard, 81, of Claxton, passed away Aug. 14, 2026, in Otto, North Carolina.
He was of the Baptist faith. Ronnie loved watching Westerns, tinkering with old motors and showing them off at flea markets.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Haggard; sister, Pat Morgan; brothers, William Haggard, Dale Haggard and Danny Haggard; and brothers-in-law, Virgil West and Lloyd Lee.
Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Jessica Scruggs and husband Darin; sons, Chris Haggard and wife Diana, Brian Haggard and wife Amanda, and Jason Haggard and Stephanie; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Stella West and Hazel Lee; brothers, Gary Haggard, and David Haggard and wife Debra; sister-in-law, Betty Haggard; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather for visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Jones Mortuary. A graveside service and interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
Jones Mortuary is honored to serve the Haggard family.
