ADA WOODS
October 25, 2020
Ada Woods, Andersonville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.
She dearly loved her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren, who surrounded her and sang together as she made her peaceful journey to Heaven.
Music and teaching children were her calling. She was an amazing pianist who had the rare talent of being able to play any church hymn after hearing it once. She loved teaching children and telling them about God’s unconditional love for them.
She was a faithful member and the pianist at New Beverly Baptist Church in Knoxville for a total of 51 years. She also taught the kindergarten Sunday school class for many years and had earlier taught kindergarten at New Beverly Christian School.
Over the last year, she faithfully attended Norris First Baptist Church with her daughter, Jill, and her family. She loved attending services and the adult women’s Sunday school class taught by her dear friend, Mary Hammond.
She was preceded in death by: Husband and love of her life, Bill Woods; parents, Tom and Edna Sawyer; and brothers, James Sawyer and Ralph Sawyer.
Ada is survived by: Her loving family including daughters, Jill Curington and husband Kevin, and Tammie Davis and husband Gary; grandchildren, William Davis, Jonathan Davis and wife Chelcie, Samantha Curington and fiancé Alex Henry, Skyla Curington, and Spencer Curington; brothers, Lloyd Sawyer and wife Phyllis, Billy Sawyer and wife Mary Ruth, and Howard Sawyer and wife Pat; and several nieces, nephews, other family members and dear friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct, 28, 2020, at Norris First Baptist Church in Norris.
The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Curington and the Rev. David Seiber officiating.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, at Norris Memorial Gardens in Norris.
The family respectfully requests those attending to wear a mask to protect the family and friends.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
RALPH FRED COOPER
October 25, 2020
Ralph Fred Cooper, 92, Powell, passed away at his residence Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.
Ralph was a member of Bells Campground Baptist Church. He retired from Sears Roebuck and was a veteran of the United States Army. hroughout his life Ralph loved to hunt and fish. Ralph was born Oct. 14, 1928, in Powell to the late Walter and Beatrice Cooper.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother and six sisters.
Ralph is survived by: Loving wife of 72 years, Margie Cooper of Powell; children, Wendell Cooper and wife Sandra of Powell, Regina Lawson and husband Roger of Powell; grandchildren, Angela Nicely and husband Russell, Lori Jones and husband Todd, Kristy Moore, and Isaac Cooper and wife Bethany; great-grandchildren, Bryson Nicely, Savannah Moore, Gage Moore, Mia Cooper, Levi Jones, and Colton Jones; several nieces and nephews.
The family will have a graveside service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at Bells Campground Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
HELEN CHRISTINE CARR VINCENT
October 25, 2020
Helen Christine Carr Vincent, 92, Clinton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at her home.
She was born Sept. 12, 1928, to the late Harve William and China Belle Rose Carr in Julep, Ky. She was a clerk for the CIA and the FBI, the latter under Herbert Hoover. She enjoyed reading and was a member of Norris First Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: Husband, George Wesley Vincent; and eight siblings.
She is survived by: Daughter, Theresa C. Vincent; sister, Margaret Oller; several other family members and friends.
The family will received friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. with the Rev. David Seiber officiating.
A visitation will also be held at Ellison’s Funeral Home in Williamsburg, Ky., from noon – 2 p.m. with the graveside service to follow at Highland Cemetery, also in Williamsburg, Ky.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
LAWRENCE ADRIAN SMITH JR.
October 24, 2020
Lawrence Adrian Smith Jr., 59, Clinton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after losing his battle to COVID-19.
Born on March 27, 1961, in Clinton, Lawrence is survived by: Loving wife, Connie Smith; sons, Michael Smith and Thomas Smith; stepson, Aaron Wilson (wife Christie); stepdaughter Amy Burns (husband Jeff); and grandchildren, Alex Wilson, Ariana Wilson, Jackson Burns, and Liam Burns.
He is also survived by sisters Lena Hoormann, Gail Cooper, and Julia Rohr, as well as nephews Denny Toomey and James Toomey.
Lawrence spent his life living in the Clinton area and was happiest when he was on his tractor tending to his property or watching his grandchildren ride four-wheelers and dirt bikes. He was a member of the Laborers’ Local 818, primarily working at various U.S. Department of Energy sites in Oak Ridge.
Lawrence was preceded in death by: Parents, Lawrence Sr. and Imogen Smith; and his son, Matthew Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, at Anderson County Memorial Gardens in Clinton. All attendees are required to wear a mask.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
CLYDE E. (PETE) BULLOCK
October 24, 2020
Clyde E. (Pete) Bullock, 67, passed away Saturday Oct. 24, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was a Vietnam Veteran, a member of #616 Crystal Lodge, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Clinch RIver Baptist Church. He was retired from the Y-12 plant as a machinist.
He was preceded in death by: Mother, Joie Helton Bullock.
He is survived by: Wife of 27 years, Mary Ann Bullock; father, Clyde E. Bullock Jr.; sister and husband, Pamela and Robert Seay and their daughter, Robyn Seay; sons, Nathan Bullock and wife Lorie; stepson and daughter-in-law, Drs. Aaron and Erin Byrd; son, Travis Bullock; and daughter, Danielle Bullock; six grandsons; one granddaughter; five great-grandchildren.
The family request in lieu of flowers memorials be made to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville or St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
BONNIE RUBRIGHT MILLER
October 23, 2020
Bonnie Rubright Miller, 72, passed away Oct. 23, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Bonnie was born in Redding, Penn., March 26, 1948, to Elsie and Warren Rubright. At an early age she and her family moved to Orlando, Fla. After graduating high school she met the love of her life, James (Jim) Miller, and later moved to Clinton. Bonnie and Jim married Sept. 27, 1968.
Bonnie loved her family above all else. She was an amazing wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She adored her two sons, Bill and Tom Miller, and never missed an important moment in either of their lives. She was an amazing grandmother and loved her grandson, Cole, with all of her heart. Bonnie and Jim shared 52 wonderful years of marriage together full of love and laughter (Bonnie loved to laugh!).
Bonnie was very artistic and had many hobbies including gardening, quilting and weaving. She was a member of the Tuesday Weaving Group at the Appalachian Arts & Crafts Center in Norris. She loved going antiquing and walking the Songbird Trail with her dog, Jake.
Bonnie was preceded in death by: Parents, Warren and Elsie Rubright; and sister-in-law, Lissette Rubright.
She is survived by: Loving husband, Jim Miller; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Cathy Miller; son, Tom Miller; grandson, Cole Miller; brother and sister-in-law, David and Mary Ann Rubright; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Gail Rubright; and many nieces and nephews.
At Bonnie’s request there will be no ceremony held. This memorial is created in place so we can honor her memory. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Appalachian Arts & Craft Center in Norris, Tennessee via mail at AACC, 2716 Andersonville Hwy. 61, Clinton, TN 37716 or online at https://appalachianarts.net/.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
JUSTIN WADE ELLIOTT
October 23, 2020
Justin Wade Elliott, 40, formerly of Lake City, passed away Oct. 23, 2020, in Nashville.
Justin was born Aug. 26, 1980, to Rick Elliott and Pat (Struckman) Elliott Drake. As a child, his good nature and resemblance earned him the nickname "Opie." Justin graduated from Anderson County High School in 1998 and shortly thereafter he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan. A skilled tradesman, Justin worked various jobs in the construction industry.
He is survived by: Son, Tyler Wade Elliott; mother, Pat Drake; father, Rick Elliott; sister, Caitlin Elliott Galka and fiancee Jimmy McKinnon; nephew, Jackson Galka; aunt, Roberta Smith; uncle, J.W. Smith; aunt, Connie Kraus; and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at Clear Branch Baptist Church in Rocky Top. The funeral service will follow visitation at 4 p.m. at Clear Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Norton officiating. A graveside service will take place after the funeral service at Leach Cemetery which is adjacent to the church.
Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BETTY JANE FRYER BEATTY
October 23, 2020
On Oct. 23, 2020, the Good Lord took our 88-year-old loved one, Betty Jane Fryer Beatty, home to be with Him.
She is survived by: Husband of 71 years, Ray Beatty of Clinton; three sons, Michael Beatty and wife Beth of Huntsville, Ala., Patrick Beatty and wife Jill of Nashville, and Timothy Beatty and wife Gayle of Knoxville; two grandchildren, Chris Beatty and wife Karen, and Justin Beatty; and four great-grandchildren, Alex, Eli, Andy, and Lydia of Clinton.
Betty was a member of St Marks Methodist Church in Clinton. She was so loving and giving to everyone and in turn everyone loved her.
Among her many hobbies were square dancing, clogging, ballroom dancing, and the two step. She enjoyed making things on an old fashioned loom and weaving baskets. She especially loved her humming birds and wild flower trail that she and Ray enjoyed on their farm on Blockhouse Valley.
She will be sadly missed by everyone that knew her.
At Betty's request, there will be a private, immediate family service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Marks Methodist Church in Clinton Tennessee
