REV. ROBERT RHYNE JR.
February 7, 2020
The Rev. Robert Rhyne Jr., 62, Clinton, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.
He was born on Jan. 18, 1958, in Harriman to Robert G. Rhyne Sr. and Barbara Lawson Rhyne. Robert was the Pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church and loved his church family. He was also an active deputy for the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, a Chaplain of the Clinton City Police Department, member of the Clinton Alpha Lodge # 376, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and worked at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home part-time.
Robert enjoyed building and flying ultralight air planes and dirt car racing.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert G. Rhyne Sr.
Survived by: Wife, Debra Rhyne of Clinton; mother, Barbara Lawson Rhyne of Clinton; daughter, Heather Rhyne Lemons of Clinton; grandchildren, Kevin Hampton of Clinton, Abigail Lemons of Clinton, C.J. Lemons of Clinton; sister-in-law, Patricia Cobb of Clinton; son-in-law, Chris Lemons; special friends, Jason Stokes, Brandon Floyd, Jay Brown, Adam Warren; the Rev. Robert Poland, Charlie Harmon and Wendell Ward; all of his friends at the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Clinton City Police Department and Church Family; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with funeral service to follow with Jason Stokes, Kevin Hampton and the Rev. Robert Poland officiating.
Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, and go in funeral procession to the Woodhaven Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. interment.
Last Call will be provided by Anderson County Sheriff Department.
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SERGEANT JONATHAN LEE KIDWELL
February 7, 2020
Sergeant Jonathan Lee Kidwell, 37, went Home to live in perfect peace Feb. 7, 2020.
He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a young age and attended Sevier Heights Baptist Church.
Jonathan graduated as a valedictorian from Clinton High School in 2001. Shortly after, he joined the Army. He served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the Combat Action Badge. Like many veterans, he came home with unseen scars from the horrors of war he endured for our freedom.
Jonathan was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Clarence and Mae Pyke, the Rev. Clyde and Dorothy Kidwell, and Parley Kidwell; brother, Nathan; and the men he fought beside in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He is survived by: Daughter, Addyson Grace Kidwell; parents, Luke and Shonna Kidwell; brothers and sister, Jeremy, Tara, and Jared; nephew and niece, Wyatt and Abigail; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and battle buddies.
Jonathan’s battles didn’t end on foreign soil. However, he was an overcomer, who fought every day for his life and his family. Jonathan’s passion was helping other veterans like himself overcome their invisible scars.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jonathan’s memory to Warriors Heart Foundation (https://www.warriorsheartfoundation.org/#donation).
Warriors Heart is focused on addressing the mental and behavioral health of servicemen and women to assist Warriors in overcoming addiction, PTSD, and mild TBI.
‘Til Valhalla, Sergeant Kidwell.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church in Clinton, with the funeral service to follow with Pastor Jerry Vittatoe, Pastor David Crowley and Pastor Mike Viles officiating.
The family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, and go in funeral procession to the Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery for a 2 p.m. interment with full military honors presented by Campbell County Honor Guard.
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WANDA DARLENE WALLACE BUCKNER
February 5, 2020
Wanda Darlene Wallace Buckner, 75, Andersonville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at the Waters of Clinton.
Preceded in death by: Husband, David Lee Buckner; father, James Edwin Wallace; and sister, Nola Wallace.
She is survived by: Mother, Wanda Lee Boyd Wallace; sons, Russell (Kimberly) Buckner of Andersonville and Steven (Cheyenne) Buckner of Rocky Top; daughter, Sherri (Lee) Hamner of Andersonville; brother, Jim Ed (Sharon) Wallace of Norris; sister, Merna (Jim) Crawhorn of Andersonville; grandchildren, David, Nathan, Phillip, and Norah Hamner, Kyle Buckner, Ayreona and Kole Buckner, Jaylynn and Rebecca Baker, Riley Savage, and Jacob Robertson; special nephew, Mike Ensley of Andersonville; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2- 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
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VAUDIE JEWELL McCLELLAN
February 5, 2020
Vaudie Jewel McClellan, 88, Clinton, passed peacefully in to the arms of Jesus Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Frost Bottom to Melvin and Minnie Braden. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in earlier years and gardening and always making sure she had seed for her many birdfeeders. She loved spending time with her cat, Blacky, but most of all cooking for her family.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Elton Van McClellan; parents, Melvin and Minnie Braden; sisters, Dorothy Kidwell, Crystal Wright and Hazel Raby; brothers, Ernest, Dewey, Abnel, Leon and Donnie Braden.
She is survived by Daughter, June Carroll; granddaughter, Megan Carroll, both of Clinton; sister-in-law, Claudia Braden of Lewisburg; brother-in-law, Robert Raby of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with a service to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mike Thompson and Reverend Luther Kidwell officiating.
Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
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ROY 'RED' CLIFTON VANDERGRIFF
February 5, 2020
Roy “Red” Clifton Vandergriff, 77, Norris, formerly of the Laurel Grove Community, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at his residence.
Red was born Dec. 19, 1942, in Anderson County to the late Clyde Simpson Vandergriff and Coralee Hatmaker Vandergriff. He was a very special man. He had lots of friends and family who loved him very much. Red was always a jokester and loved the outdoors. He loved to squirrel hunt and fish. He loved racing cars, laughing, and blowing air horns at family and friends to scare them. He also loved to sit and whittle. Red enjoyed flea markets, working on his vehicles and lawn mowers when he could, and watching wrestling. He loved to feed anyone; except his Pepsi, Coke, and cakes, he didn’t like sharing those.
Survivors: Daughters, Suzanne and Marty Nelson of Rocky Top, Sandra Vandergriff and Jermey Ward of Clinton, Marie and Micheal Burgess of Oliver Springs; son, Roy and Maggie Vandergriff of Clinton; grandchildren, Joshua Nelson, Tonya Nelson, Tyler Vandergriff, Ryan Vandergriff, Gage Harness, Chad Vandergriff, Zoey Ward, Seth Burgess, Chase Burgess; great-grandchildren, Bently Gross, Luke Harness, Isaiah Harness, Kensley Harness, Alex Allen, Revan Martell; brother, Junior Vandergriff and Ruby of Johnson City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Briceville.
ELZIE MAE PATTERSON
February 5, 2020
Elzie Mae Patterson, 91, Lake City, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at her residence.
Elzie was born in Devonia on July 12, 1928, to the late Albert and Mallie Galbrith Seiber. Elzie was the oldest and a founding member of Anchor of Hope Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Albert and Mallie Seiber; husband, Calvin Coolidge Patterson; sisters, Mary J. Seiber, Elizabeth Rutherford, Rosia Lee Shepherd; brothers, Nelson Seiber and George Smith; and son, Calvin Kent Patterson.
Elzie was loved by all.
Survivors: Sons, Terry and Joyce Patterson of Clinton, Ted and Rosie Patterson of Clinton, Taffie Patterson of Cleveland, Ohio, George and Sally Patterson of Geneva Lake, Ohio; daughters, Sue and Robert Bunch of Sunbright, Anne and Mike Ruiz of Clinton, Jackie and David Kern of Orwell, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nine great-great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Josh Hawkins officiating.
Family and friends will meet at noon Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Galbrith Cemetery in the Marlow Community in Clinton for Elzie’s graveside service.
HOWARD BRUCE HARMON
February 3, 2020
Howard Bruce Harmon, 82, Clinton, went to his heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020.
He was a member at Clinch River Baptist Church, and was a welder by trade.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Howard and Lassie Harmon; son, Randall Bruce Harmon; in-laws, Earl and Louise Turner.
Survived by: Wife of 62 years, Bobbie Harmon; son, Billy (Julie) Harmon; brother, Charles (Joyce) Harmon; grandchildren, Dustin (Michelle) Norman, Brandon Harmon, Lindsey (Chris) Buckner, and Miranda (Ryan) Spivey; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; niece, Kim (Jason) Moore; nephews, David (April) Harmon, Mike and Tim Padgett; sister-in-law, Jodie Turner.
Special thanks to Jodie, Tammy Braden, Mike and family for their ongoing support and care of Bruce and Bobbie.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Clinch River Baptist Church in Lake City. The Funeral Service will follow visitation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Clinch River Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Byrge, the Rev. Darryl Arender, the Rev. Larry Webster and the the Rev. Toby Downey. The Interment will be held at noon Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City.
BILLY RAY BOSHEARS
February 3, 2020
Billy Ray Boshears, born Sept. 18, 1956, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 3, 2020.
He was a faithful member at Bryams Fork Baptist Church. He served and loved the Lord with all his heart and left this world with a great testimony. He was a dedicated nurse for more than 25 years at Summitt View of Lake City, where he ran their Alzheimer’s Unit (Greenbriar). He also received the Caring Hearts Award from Alzheimer’s Inc.
He was preceded in death by: Father, Charles William Boshears; and brother, Frank Boshears.
Billy is survived by: Two loving daughters, Mary Ridenour and husband Jason, Jennifer Collins and husband Junior; four grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Hanna Ridenour, Daniel Collins, Savannah Collins and Jacob Ridenour; mother, Anna Belle Boshears; and sister, Martha Braden and husband Gary; a host of nieces and nephews; and his special little dog, Sparkles, who never left his side.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Copeland and the Rev. Justin Howard officiating.
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