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WANDA FAYE HUNLEY

Wanda Faye Hunley, 82, Dandridge, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020.

Wanda truly never met a stranger. She always had extra love to give to those around her and was a “neighborhood mom” to many people.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Cleo Roe.

She is survived and will be greatly missed by: Sons, Steven Hunley (Cathy) and Gary "Lynn" Hunley; daughter, Alisha Holloway( Paul); brother, Bob Roe (Carolyn); sister, Donna Adkins (Ben); and grandchildren, Jerry May, Heather Hunley, Jonathon Hunley, and Chase Hunley.

Wanda’s family will receive her friends from 1- 3 p..m. Friday, June 12, 2020, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with a funeral service to start at 3 p.m. Interment to follow at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at jonesmortuaryllc.com

ESTEL JACK SHOUPE

Estel Jack Shoupe, age 71 of Rocky Top, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 25, 1949 in Caryville.

He is preceded in death by: mother, Vida Jane Duncan; father, Jack Jobe; sister, Dorris Leonard; and grandson, Wesley Leach.

He is survived by: children, Shawnee Shoupe of Rockwood, Princess Kesterson of Rocky Top, Dee Dee Shoupe Gyles of VOnore, Gail Baird of Lafollette, and Jason Shoupe of Rocky Top; grandchildren, DeShea Marlow, Joshua Morris, Mariah Reynolds Shoupe, Taylor Shoupe, Jaxon Shoupe, Preston Gyles, Suzie Gyles, Katherin Gyles, Tasha Shelton, Sierra Shelton, Jessica Davis, and Dawn Ridenour; great-grandchildren, Mason, Carson, Cameron and Jack Marlow, Reagen Smith, Brydon Shelton, Gunner Leach, Raeghan Wilson, Bryson Bailey, and Maddox and Taytum Baird; brother, Freddy Jobe; and sister, Ella Mae Cody.

The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 5-7pm with the funeral service to follow at 7pm with Rev. Jimmy Lindsey officiating. Graveside service will be on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 1pm at Beech Grove Cemetery. www.holleygamble.com

RANDY JOE CHANDLER

Randy Joe Chandler, 61, Clinton, passed away Saturday June 6, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Randy enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles, he also loved working on cars and spending time with his family.

Randy was preceded in death by: Parents, Eddie and Betty Chandler; brother, Leonard Chandler; son, Joseph Robbins; sisters-in-law, Carol Chandler and Josie Chandler.

Randy is survived by: Wife, Shirley Martin; brothers, Ed Chandler and James Chandler; children, Chris Chandler (Stephanie) of Clinton, Nick Chandler (Amy), Ashley Chandler (Dustin), also of Clinton; stepchildren, Adam Martin (Suzie), Tim Martin and Jackie Martin; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jones Mortuary at 375 N Main Street Clinton, TN 37716.

Randy’s family will receive his friends from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday June 9, 2020, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. with Von Walters officiating.

Randy’s interment will immediately follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

DORTHA DEAN PRYOR

Dortha Dean Pryor, 85, formerly of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge.

She retired from Anderson County Community Center and was a lifelong member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by: Husband, Neal Pryor; daughter, Janice Pryor; sister, Mabel Stolarcyk; brothers, John Dagley and George Dagley.

Dortha is survived by: Brother, Lynn Dagley and wife Joyce of Clinton; nephew, William “Stanley” Amber and wife Sara of Geneva, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews, especially Kathy Dagley; and other extended family members.

A private graveside service was held at Poplar Creek Cemetery.

Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Pryor family. www.sharpfh.com.

SHERRY ELLIOTT

Sherry Elliott went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, June 6, 2020, surrounded by family at home.

She was known for making delicious cakes, a love of gardening, and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by: Mother, Rema M. Lively; and many other family members.

She is survived by: Loving husband, A. Frank Elliott, of 14 wonderful years; daughter, Nicole White and husband Stephen; granddaughter, Hannah; step-daughters, Jessica Lopez; grandsons, Miguel, John, and Owen; Mellisa Sanchez and husband Luis and grandsons Matthew and Joseph.

She is also survived by numerous family members on both sides.

The family will receive family and friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Thursday June 11, 2020, with service following at 7 p.m.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

www.eholleygamble.com

JOE MACK TACKETT

Joe Mack Tackett, 77, Clinton, passed away June 3, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

He was born on June 7, 1942. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Batley Baptist Church, and a member of the Coal Creek Masonic Lodge 492 F & A.M. Joe was a native to Anderson County and a Lake City High School graduate. He served in the Air Force from 1961-1965. He worked for L & N Railroad prior to joining Union Carbide in 1967. Joe worked in utilities as a supervisor for 27 years. He was a trader and loved to go to flea markets.

Joe was preceded in death by: Parents, William (Bill) and Mary Magdeline Tackett; brother, John Tackett; sisters, Ruth Tackett Massengill, and Rubye Mae Harmon.

Survivors: Wife, Paula Combs Tackett of Clinton; sons, Joe and Tina Tackett of Rocky Top, Chris and Michelle Tackett of Rocky Top; stepsons, Clint Goodpasture of Gainesville, Ga., Clay Goodpasture of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren, Johnathon and Jessica Tackett, Kristen and Cody Owens, Olivia Goodpasture, Jordan Cullison; a host of family, friends, and relatives.

Due to Covid-19 mask are recommended but not mandatory.

Visitation will be from 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel.

Funeral service is at 8 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2020, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Luke Kidwell officiating

Interment will be at noon, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Oak Ridge Memorial Parks in Oak Ridge.

You may also view Joe’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.

BENNY CHRIS LOWE

Benny Chris Lowe, 64, Clinton, passed away suddenly Saturday May 30, 2020, at his home in Clinton.

Chris's family and friends gathered at the Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Andersonville at 2 p.m. Friday June 5, 2020, for his graveside service.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.

BOBBY HUTCHESON

Bobby Hutcheson, 82, Powell, passed away May 29, 2020.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, where he was a staff sergeant, Corps of Engineers, and served in the Army Reserves for six years.

Bobby worked at Magnet Mills in Clinton for many years before being the project director over five counties for the Department of Labor, then working at K25. He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by: Parents, Grady and Ethel Hutcheson; and brother, Earl Hutcheson.

He is survived by: Wife of 41 years, Paulette Hutcheson; daughter, Teresa (David) Wilson; granddaughters, Lauren (Aaron) McCawley and Sarah (Trey) Nichols; brothers, Jack (Joyce) Hutcheson, and Lowell Hutcheson.

There was a call of convenience from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel.

Burial will be private.

Condolences for the family may be left at mynattfh.com.

Mynatt Funeral Home, 2829 Rennoc Road, Knoxville, is honored to serve the Hutcheson family.