MARY LENA MONEYMAKER VOWELL
May 23, 2020
Mary Lena Moneymaker Vowell, 84, Clinton went home to be with her heavenly father May 23, 2020.
She was an active member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Clinton AARP group, and enjoyed planning and attending the Clinton High School Class of 1954 reunions. She loved to work in her flower garden, go fishing, picnics, cook big meals and bake special treats for her family. Mary retired from Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after 25 years as a switchboard operator and later returned as a volunteer. She was born May 3, 1936, in Anderson County to Clyde and Ethel Moneymaker.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: Husband, Bill Vowell; daughter, Amy Sue Vowell; sister, Sue Foster.
She is survived by: Children, Tim Vowell and wife Kim of Knoxville, Scott Vowell and wife Debbie of Knoxville, Maria Loomis and husband Scott of Kingsport; grandchildren, Autumn Sanderson and husband Mark of Knoxville, Lyndsey Ducheney and husband D.J. of Knoxville, Kaci Comford and husband Taylor of Knoxville, Allison Turner and husband John Adam of McMinnville, Madison Loomis of Kingsport; great-grandchildren, Logan, Max, and Rylee Ducheney, Breck and Trey Sanderson; pecial friends, Vicki Robbins, Phyllis Wilson, and June Dotson; a host of other family and friends.
The family would like to thank NHC of Oak Ridge for the loving care given to Mary.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her graveside service will follow at Sunset Cemetery with Pastor Clayton Duncan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to Mt. Olive Building Fund. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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JAMES OSCAR GOANS
May 22, 2020
James Oscar Goans, 91, Clinton, passed away peacefully May 22, 2020, at Commonweath Senior Living of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
He was born on Aug. 10, 1928, in Clinton to parents Samuel and Stella Goans.
He was preceded in death by: His parents; brothers, Kenneth Goans, and Howard Goans; sister, Sarah Cantrell; and nephew, Kenny Goans.
He is survived by: Sisters, Margie Goans Hardings, and Katherine Goans Dillow, nieces; Terry Harding Watkins, Carol Goans, Lynette Dillow Middleton, Tracy Dillow Meddaugh, and Ann Cantrell Cable; and nephews, Ronnie Harding, and Dail R. Cantrell; as well as many grand nieces and nephews.
James Oscar Goans, also known as “Red” and “Slam,” graduated from Clinton High School where he played varsity football and four years as a starting tackle. From there he was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean Conflict. After leaving the Army, Jim became high voltage electrician and worked throughout the United States, always returning home to Clinton often between jobs to be with family.
Jim’s interests were his friends and his love for sports. He enjoyed playing golf, and he was an avid follower of Tennessee athletics. Jim was a member of the Masonic Lodge located in Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations be made to the Anderson County School System in his honor, which can be mailed to his nephew and Anderson County Board of Education member, Dail R. Cantrell, P.O. Box 299, Clinton, TN 37717.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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CHRISTOPHER ROCKY KIRBY
May 22, 2020
Christopher Rocky Kirby, 30, Clinton, passed away May 22, 2020.
He was preceded in death by: Father, Greg Kirby; and grandfather, Vick McCoy.
He is survived by: Daughter, Madeline Rose Ronez and mother Deborah Kirby of Harrogate; father, Victor “Alan” McCoy of Bennettsville, S.C.; grandmother, Pearl Richardson of Clinton; brother, Joe Herrell and wife Rebecca; niece, Georgia; and nephew, Gentry of Jacksboro; and a host of aunts, uncles, Cousins, and friends.
Chris enjoyed music. He loved to play keyboard and drums. He loved his friends, loved to cook and experience new foods, and to rebuild computers.
Chris was a happy soul. He loved to make people laugh. He would go to extremes to make you happy if you were lucky enough to have known his love.
A celebration of life will be held at Melton Lake Park at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020. Remarks and prayer will be led by the Rev. Kevin Ward.
PAUL GENE RICHARDS
May 21, 2020
Paul Gene Richards, 82, Clinton, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Alexander Guest House Senior Living in Oak Ridge.
He was born July 25, 1937, in Lafollette, the son of Herbert B. and Loraine Davis Richards.
Paul graduated from Oak Ridge High School in the class of 1956.
He served in the US Navy from 1959 to 1962 as a radarman on the USS Seminole and retired from the US Postal Service in 1992. In earlier years he played on the Oak Ridge Post Office softball team.
He was of the Baptist faith, an avid fisherman and woodworker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Wife, Shelby Johnson Richards in 1998; sister, Anna Lou Richards; and brother, Mike Richards.
He is survived by: Two daughters, Anna Waldroup and husband Greg and Paula Headrick and husband Greg, all of Clinton; girlfriend of 21 years, Nancy Trammell of Halls; four grandchildren, Kristen Way and husband Daniel of Kingsport, Bradley Ray of Knoxville, DeAnna Sharp and husband Eric of Powell, and Lauren Headrick of Nashville; and one great-granddaughter, Lily Way.
Family and friends will meet for a graveside service at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton. Pastor Larry Moore will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation (kidneyfund.org).
Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.
VALOUS (VAL) SAMPSELL
May 20, 2020
Valous (Val) Sampsell, 72, Caryville, went to be the Lord Wednesday, May 20, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones.
Val had a passion for red vehicles and loved his best friend, his kitty, Tubby. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy and if you spent any time around him, you would hear all about them. He loved the Lord and was a member of Carroll Hollow Baptist Church. He was also a Veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Ivan and Dicie Sampsell; sister, Charlotte Tackett; and grandson, Travis Ross.
He is survived by: The love of his life, his wife of 52 years, Joann Sampsell; children, Connie (Don) Miller, Valerie (Dewayne) Baird, and Patty (Michael)Lowe; siblings, Zola (Cara) Ward and Curtis (Lynn) Sampsell; seven grandchildren, Steven Taylor, Trey Ramsey, Nicholas Ross, Kayla Rumsey, Andrew Lowe, Benjamin Lowe, and Morgan Lowe; three great-grandchildren, Jackson, Kade and Presley; a host of other family and friends who loved him dearly.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of DaVita Dialysis and the staff of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge for all the loving care they extended to our family and to Val.
Val’s family will receive his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020, with his funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with the Rev. David Crowe and the Rev. Archie Seiber officiating.
Val's family will have a private graveside service at the new East Tennessee State Veterans cemetery in Knoxville.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
CALVIN COOLIDGE COOPER
May 19, 2020
Calvin Coolidge Cooper, 93, Fort Lauderdale, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in the comfort of his home.
He is survived by: Spouse, Edith Cooper; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Jane Cooper; daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Mark Peters; son and daughter-in-law, the late Rusell Cooper and Myrna Cooper; grandchildren, Michelle and Paul Bennear, Bethany and Benny Chiara, Amanda and Greg McLoud, Amy and Joshua Kolbenschlag, Danielle Cooper, Jessica Cooper; great-grandchildren, Sierra, Riley, Caroline, Angel, Justice, Elijah, Connor and Caleb.
The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton from noon – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020. Interment will be at Zion Cemetery immediately following.
ROGER WAYNE FROST
May 16, 2020
Roger Wayne Frost, 59, Andersonville, left his earthly body to be home with the Lord Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Roger was a kind and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
We love him dearly and miss him deeply. His memory will live in our hearts forever as we have comfort in knowing that he is at peace in heaven after his long and courageous battle with leukemia.
Roger graduated from Heritage High School and was proud to have served in the United States Army. He received his associate degree from the Tennessee Institute of Electronics, and then accepted a job in Charlotte, N.C. It did not take long for Roger to realize he missed his family, and he quickly returned to East Tennessee where he began his career with the U.S. Postal Service.
Roger was blessed with lasting friendships and memories from his 18 years at the Powell Post Office.
Roger had a love for bicycles at an early age, and as he grew up he graduated to minibikes and motorcycles. He also enjoyed hiking, boating, skiing, and four-wheeling. He was blessed to have devoted friends who made these activities even more enjoyable for him.
Family was very important to Roger, and we thank God for giving him to us and allowing us to know his love.
Left behind to cherish his memories are: Wife and best friend, Christa; much loved daughter Carlin; parents, Jack and Nell Frost; sister, Kristi Connatser and husband Lee; mother and father-in-law, Sam and Carol Lambert; brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Kami Lambert; and very special niece and nephew, Nicolas and Kylie Lambert.
Roger was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Beulah Rowland and Herbert and Mamie Frost.
We want to thank our devoted friends, church family at Norris First Baptist, and also New Hope Baptist Church in Maryville for the prayers, texts, cards, and kindness during his illness.
Roger was humbled to know that he was being lifted to the Lord in prayer by so many people. We also want to thank the doctors, nurses and all of the medical support staff who cared for Roger.
Many of you became special friends, and we hope you know how much your kindness means to our family.
A memorial service was held at Mynatt Funeral Home in Halls Thursday, May 21, 2020, led by Pastor David Seiber and longtime friend Pastor Michael Parker.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at mynattfh.com.
MELVA DEAN McKAMEY
May 14, 2020
Melva Dean McKamey, 72, Clinton passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Norris Health and Rehab.
For many years Melva was the deli manager at Git-N-Go markets in Clinton. Melva was known to be fun-loving, dedicated, compassionate, hardworking, and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife. Throughout her life she loved teaching Sunday school at Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church and going to the beach with all her family. Above all else, she loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Ernest and Elsie Phillips; sister, Ravena Powell; grandson, William McKamey; infant brother, Ralph Phillips.
She is survived by: Loving husband of 57 years, James McKamey of Clinton; children, Debbie Nuchols and husband Tommy of Powell, Lori French and husband Rod of Soddy Daisy, and Randy McKamey and wife Kara of Powell; grandchildren, Savannah Phillips and husband Tony, Eli Stout and wife Kenzie, Nigel Nuchols, Samuel McKamey, Emma Stout, Reagan McKamey, Liv McKamey, and Serenity McKamey; great-grandchildren, Brayden Phillips, Mila Phillips, Everett Stout, and Dakota Stout; brother, J.B. Phillips; numerous nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be private for family only.
Her graveside will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2020, at Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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