WILLA LUKE
August 10, 2020
Willa Luke, 87, passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.
She was born April 7, 1933, in Anderson County.
Willa was preceded in death by: Father and mother, Bill and Martha Robbins; brother, Bud Robbins; sisters, Johnnie Lee Robbins and Mary Ruth Duncan; husbands, Bill Nolan, Tom Arnold, and Charles Luke; son, Butch Nolan; grandson, James Caldwell.
Survivors include: Daughters, Donna (Freddy) White and Becky Nolan; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eva Jones and Jerry Cranmore; several nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
The family will have a service at a later date.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is honored to serve Willa’s family and a message of condolence may be left for the family at www.sharpfh.com.
VIVIAN IRIS CARSON
August 10, 2020
Vivian K. Carson, Clinton, went to be with the Lord Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.
Vivian Carson was a longtime employee of Sears in Knoxville, where she retired from. Vivian was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to so many.
Her strength and positivity were inspiring to all she encountered. Vivian enjoyed life doing what she had on her mind at the time, whether it be yard sales, puzzles, reading books, or just sitting around talking and visiting people.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Sam Carson; mother, Geneva Kenney; father, Irwin Keeney; and sister, Judith Boiling.
Vivian Carson is survived by: Daughter, Janet Carson Foust of Heiskell; grandchildren, Kayla Foust and Kelsey Foust; great-grandchildren, Braxton Foust, Ryder Happney, Kasen Blevins; sister, Nancy Stanford of Clinton; as well as many other family members.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Anderson County Animal Shelter.
A private graveside service will be held.
Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the Vivian Carson family.
CHAD MARTIN
August 9, 2020
Chad Martin, 34, Clinton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, at his residence.
Chad was a lifelong resident of Anderson County and graduated from Anderson County High School in 2004.Throughout his life Chad was an avid sports fan who loved anything to do with the Tennessee Vols.
He was preceded in death by: Grandmothers, Shirley Collins and Ruth Martin; aunt, Lorrie Martin; and uncle, Randy Goins.
He is survived by: Parents, Rick and Karen “Goins” Martin; son, Grady Martin and his mother Morgan Webster of Clinton; brother, Jason Martin and wife Alice of Knoxville; grandfather, Claude Martin of Clinton; nephew, Ryan Martin; niece, Chesney Martin; aunts and uncles, Randy and Linda Martin, John and Melissa Martin, Don and Lee Martin, Jamie and Starla Collins, and Pam Alley; several loving cousins and special friends
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
His funeral service followed in the chapel with the Rev. David Seiber officiating.
Chad’s graveside was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Grandview Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Tennessee Members First FCU, P.O. Box 6828, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 and put to the attention of Grady Martin.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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ALLEN WAYNE RIKKE
August 6, 2020
Allen Wayne Rikke, 67, Clinton, passed away Aug. 6, 2020.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Arvid and Burnell Rikke.
He is survived and will be greatly missed by: Daughters, Lisa Dacres, Heather Roberts, and Tabitha Rikke; grandchildren, Kyle, Austin, Kaleb, Ashlee, Brandon, Cindy, Carson and Peyton; brother, John Rikke; and sister, Lucinda Saue.
Arrangements will be private as per his wishes.
Online condolences may be expressed at jonesmortuaryllc.com.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
ELIZABETH HOPE HENDRIX ASLINGER
August 5, 2020
Elizabeth Hope Hendrix Aslinger, 81, of the Batley community in Anderson County, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Curtis Allen Hendrix and Thelma Lee “Linda” Haney Hendrix; son, Brian Aslinger; sisters, Faye Childs (Lawrence), Tina Lindsay (George), Hazel Smith (Carroll), Shollie Cabral (Bob); and brother, Bruce Hendrix (Nena).
Survived by: Husband of 63 years, Kenneth Aslinger; sons, Dennis Aslinger (Jane Ann), Marty Aslinger (Missy); sister, Connie Phillips (Junior); brother, Bill Hendrix (Connie); grandchildren, Justin Aslinger (Wendy), Marc Aslinger (Jessica), Kacy Aslinger Schnake (Stefan), Emilie Aslinger Wise (Michael), Brittany Aslinger, Holly Aslinger (Nicholas Watts); great-grandson, Able Fowler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hope was a 50-plus year member of Batley Baptist Church where she enjoyed fellowship and singing in the choir.
A visitation was held from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at Batley Baptist Church, 607 Batley Rd., in the Marlow Community.
A graveside service in the church cemetery immediately followed.
Weatherford Mortuary handled the services. An online guest book can be signed at weatherfordmortuary.com.
JAMES ‘JIM’ ELLIOTT MOORE
August 4, 2020
James “Jim” Elliott Moore, 77, Clinton, passed away at his home Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.
Jim was born in Knoxville, attended East High School, played college football at Tennessee Tech and acquired his master’s degree in mathematics at the University of South Carolina.
He married his high school sweetheart, Marlene Kay Bagwell.
Jim was a smart, funny, driven man. He and his wife, Marlene, were long-time members of the United Memorial Methodist Church in Clinton.
He was an avid Tennessee football fan and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and mentoring young people as a teacher, coach and youth counselor.
Jim was preceded in death by: Parents, Harry and Elise Dickson Moore; sisters, Betty Jo Hartley and Patsy Ruth Dennis; brother, Harry Moore.
Survived by: Wife, Marlene Bagwell Moore; children, Richard Moore, wife Mary Helen of Knoxville, Melissa Moore Warshaw husband Jay of North carolina; grandchildren, Steven Warshaw, Caroline Warshaw, Andrew Warshaw, Joseph Moore and Ashley Kate Moore; brother, David Moore, wife Linda of Clinton; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
The family received friends from 1–3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with funeral following in the chapel.
Graveside service was held at Grandview Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the United Memorial Methodist Church, 323 N. Main St., Clinton, TN, 377716.
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ROBERT STONE
August 3, 2020
Robert Stone passed away in the early morning hours of Aug. 3, 2020, in Augusta, Ga., at the Charlie Norwood VA Hospital with family by his side.
Bob was born Nov. 17, 1937, to Park Stone and Ada Howell in the township of Cheoah, N.C. — modern day Robbinsville. He served in the Navy Seabees in Kodiak, Alaska, and San Diego from 1956 to 1958. He moved to Clinton after his father passed in 1958 to be with his mother. There he met Sheila Hankins and the two were married in 1963. He was a strong Christian who loved God and this country. He loved his family and passing on stories of those who had already passed. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycles, and had a deep love for trains — specifically steam engines. He worked as a body shop foreman, retiring from Krebs Chevrolet. He was well known for his sense of humor and is greatly missed by his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by: Parents; sister, Doris Higdon of Knoxville; and nephew, Rob Tokes of Clinton, Ohio.
He leaves behind: Wife of 57 years, Sheila Stone; daughter, Ginger Stone of Oak Ridge; son, Robert Stone and wife Rhonda of Knoxville; granddaughters, Taryn Torbett and husband Chris of Knoxville, Taylor Lay of Oak Ridge, and Trista Lay of Oak Ridge; sisters, Virginia “Pat” Tokes of Clinton, and Genevieve “Whis” Harber of Clinton; three nieces and five nephews; and a host of additional and extended family members that Bob deeply cared for.
Robert chose to be cremated and will have a graveside service at 2 p.m. Aug. 16, 2020, at Sunset Cemetery with full military honors.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The American Legion 436 Spring St., Clinton, TN 37716; Kerbela Shiners 315 Mimose Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920; Fisher House, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20855 (fisherhouse.org or pva.org).
BETTY LOU BRITTLE
August 2, 2020
Betty Lou Brittle, 84, Clinton, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Aug. 2, 2020.
She was a member of North Clinton Baptist Church. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and sister.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Harry Brittle; mother, Nancy Allen; and father, Joe Ainscough.
She is survived by: Sons, James and Michael Brittle; and siblings, Clayton Ainscough, Nancy Allen, Patsy Allen, Linda Allen, and Jeanette Patterson (Tommy).
Funeral will be private as per her wishes.
Online condolences for the family may be expressed at jonesmortuaryllc.com.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
