Dorothy Jean Leinart
September 3, 2024
Dorothy Jean Leinart, 92, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sept. 3, 2024. She was born May 28, 1932, in Anderson County, Tennessee, to Homer Clark and Sarah Ella Courtney.
A native of Clinton, she graduated from Norris High School and worked at Magnet Mills in Clinton.
She married Bill Leinart on Christmas Day 1956 and became a homemaker. Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to all who met her. She cherished time spent with her family and friends.
A devout Christian, she was a long-standing member of Second Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Lee Courtney; daughter, Angela Leinart Blackmon; and son, Bill Leinart Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Leinart; daughter, Patrice and her husband, Mark Davis; brother, Clark Courtney and his wife, Carol; five grandchildren, Joseph Blackmon, Courtney and her husband, DeWayne Mosquinski, Will Leinart, Elizabeth and her husband, Jason MacGeorge, and Ben Leinart; two great-grandchildren, David Mosquinski and Willa Mosquinski; and niece, Debbie Stooksbury and her husband, Sam Zachary.
The family received friends from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with a funeral following.
A graveside service followed at Sunset Cemetery.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is handling arrangements.
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Roy Edmond Smith
September 2, 2024
Roy Edmond Smith, 87, of Clinton, passed away Sept. 2, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center.
Born Aug. 17, 1937, Roy enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR racing, and wrestling.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Smith is survived by his wife, Joan Smith of Clinton; sons, Carl Smith of Oak Ridge and Charles Smith of Clinton; brothers, Ronnie Ezell of Andersonville and Darryl Ezell of Clinton; brother-in-law, Larry Cunningham of Clinton; grandchildren, Jasmine Smith, Alexandria Smith, Regina Johnson, and Jason Smith; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Wendell Curtis Riggs
September 1, 2024
Wendell Curtis Riggs passed away at his home on Sept. 1, 2024, at the age of 59 after a long battle with cancer. Curtis was born on May 11, 1965, to Shirley and Wendell Riggs. He worked as a lineman and foreman with TVA, where he was beloved by all who worked with him.
Curtis enjoyed playing pool, boating on Norris Lake, working on classic cars, spending time with his grandchildren, and gardening. He never met a stranger and never went anywhere without running into friends. He loved his community, and his community loved him in return. His children and grandchildren often recall how simple errands would turn into long, extended catch-up sessions because Curtis ran into old friends and couldn’t stand to leave without asking how they were doing. His deep care for his friends and family and his funny, loving nature will always be remembered.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Riggs; his brother, Bobby Riggs; his wife, Susan Riggs; his children, Allie Riggs, Robert Hutchison, and Collin Riggs; and his grandchildren, Dylan Hutchison, Garret Riggs, Layla Hicks, Jasper Halcomb, and Elaina Halcomb.
The family received friends beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City, Tennessee, with the service following at 7 p.m.
Michael Scot Stooksbury
August 31, 2024
Michael Scot Stooksbury, 51, of Clinton, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. He was born April 27, 1973, in Dalton, Georgia, and graduated from Anderson County High School in 1991. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
Michael was a devoted family man, with his daughters, Stephanie and Blakely, being his pride and joy. He enjoyed playing Xbox, watching movies — particularly sci-fi and Star Wars, shooting guns, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Brooks and husband Austin of Clinton and Blakely Stooksbury of Clinton; parents, Jerry and Wanda Stooksbury of Clinton; grandson, Stetson Brooks of Clinton; sister, Sarah Trepanier and husband Chad of Clinton; and aunt, Janet Hawkins and husband Dan. He also leaves behind several other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. A service will follow in the chapel, with the Rev. Mark Dison officiating. The graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Norris Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements. Visit holleygamble.com for more information.
Douglas Denver Mabe Sr.
August 30, 2024
Douglas Denver Mabe Sr., 87, of Heiskell, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home on Aug. 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Denver was born March 17, 1937, in Pulaski, Virginia, to Miles Mabe and Reba Hughes Mabe.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Miles Mabe Jr.; and sisters, Doris Mabe Malone, Patsy Mabe Holt, and Shirley Mabe Farmer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Jo Mabe; sons, Douglas Mabe Jr. and David Mabe (Heather); daughters, Cynthia Johnson (Mark), Kimberly Curtis (Jerry), Stacy Daugherty (Randy), Karen Campbell, and Madison Mabe; grandchildren, Melissa Mabe, Jennifer Tisdale, Brandi Grant, Andrew Curtis, Matthew Campbell, Christina Folden, Rachel Vowell, Douglas Hill, David Arthur Mabe, Salena Mabe, and Eden Campbell; great-grandchildren, Hunter Thomas, Kanan Curtis, Ava Thomas, Brooke Moore, Tucker Thomas, Shiloh Curtis, Douglas D. Hill, Elijah Hill, Aspen Curtis, Harper Hill, Maverick Curtis, and John David Mabe. He is also survived by many special nieces and nephews, and one brother, Larry Mabe, of Chillicothe, Missouri.
Denver gave his heart to Jesus at Clinton Church of God, where he faithfully attended for more than 50 years.
That decision would leave a legacy upon his family. It was at that church where he met the love of his life, Mary Jo House. They were married Dec. 16, 1956, and together raised six biological children and one great-granddaughter. He loved the church and helped design and build the Clinton Church of God with former Pastor Dewayne Greene.
Denver and Mary Jo enjoyed traveling and were members of a camping club. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons. He cherished his family and was beloved by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He took great pride in his large family and often shared words of guidance and encouragement.
The family wishes to thank the hospice nurses who cared for Denver, especially Valerie Dugger, who cared for him for more than two years.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, with a celebration of life following at Clinton Church of God. Pastors Curtis Akers and Doug Hill officiated. Burial was Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Overton Cemetery in Heiskell.
Woodhaven Funeral Home in Claxton is handling arrangements.
Elijah Glenn Alley
August 28, 2024
Elijah Glenn Alley, 45, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on Feb. 9, 1979, to Joe Alley and Rejeanne Coleman. Elijah was a graduate of Anderson County High School, class of 1996, and was a proud “Mav for life.” He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Tusculum University.
Elijah worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad and later for Bentley and Associates. He also coached Little League football for NAGAF and Norris Middle School. Elijah was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Zelmer and Pauline Alley, Sebron and Rhea Coleman; aunts, Michelle Miklas and Simone Boyer; and uncles, Timothy Coleman, Mark Coleman, and Jerry Alley.
Elijah is survived by his loving parents, Rejeanne Coleman and Joe Alley; his son, Slade Alley; and special friends, Davey Gillum, Richie Noe, Lewis Thurman, Rodd Noe, and “Mom and Dad” Noe. He also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends whom he dearly loved.
The family extends special thanks to UT Hospice nurses Whitney, Melissa, Christy, and Angel, as well as Dr. Pearman and Chaplain Ben Neal. Very special thanks go to Adrienne Walker, Gabrielle and Paul Burn, Leann Mullins, and Debra Dison.
The family received friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The funeral followed in the chapel, officiated by the Rev. Davey Gillum. Family and friends proceeded in a funeral procession to Norris Memorial Garden for Elijah’s interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Anderson County High School Football Program, 130 Maverick Circle, Clinton, TN 37716.
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Dale Thomas Haggard
August 27, 2024
Dale Thomas Haggard, 65, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Haggard was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed coin collecting and yard sales.
He was born Oct. 14, 1958, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Harold and Mildred Coile Haggard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Morgan; brother, William Haggard; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Lee.
He is survived by his brothers, David Haggard of Clinton, Gary Haggard of Powell, Danny Haggard and his wife, Betty, of Clinton, and Ronnie Haggard of Claxton; his sisters, Stella West of Claxton and Hazel Lee of Lebanon; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Per Haggard’s request, no services were held.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton, Tennessee, is serving the family of Dale Thomas Haggard.
Paula Birchfield Campbell
August 27, 2024
Paula Birchfield Campbell, 77, of Andersonville, Tennessee, passed away on Aug. 27, 2024, after a two-month battle with cancer.
Paula was born on May 12, 1947, to Thomas Kelly Birchfield and Fran Gaye Northcutt in Dayton, Ohio. After graduating from Colonel White High School in 1965, she studied English and English literature at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. She earned a degree in English from Morehead in 1969 and began her teaching career at Mason County Middle School in Maysville, Kentucky, launching a successful 33-year career in English education. Paula taught high school English at Bull’s Gap High School in Bull’s Gap, Tennessee, Norris High School in Norris, Tennessee, and Anderson County High School, where she taught senior English, including Advanced Placement classes. Her former students remember her as an excellent, caring, and witty teacher who prepared them well for college. A lifelong learner, she earned a Master of Arts in Education from Morehead State in 1974.
In the spring of 1969, Paula met her future husband, David Franklin Campbell III, at the Morehead State University Library. They were married nearly 55 years ago on Dec. 20, 1969, at Far Hills Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio. Paula and David had two children, David F. Campbell IV, 51, and James Andrew Campbell, 42, and one granddaughter, Payton Cassandra Campbell, 23.
In 2007, Paula retired from education and spent her time reading, gardening in her herb garden, and traveling with David and their family. She was an active leader in her beloved education sorority, Delta Kappa Gamma, and played a significant role in her church, serving as a lay speaker and delivering exceptional and entertaining sermons in the minister’s absence. A serious Anglophile, Paula loved everything about England and always wanted to visit. In 1987, she arranged to escort her English students on a trip to England, which ignited a lifelong passion for travel. She arranged numerous class trips and, with David, organized personal trips to the United Kingdom. The couple also enjoyed several European river cruises. During one trip to England, they attended the book release of Ken Follett’s novel “World Without End” and had the opportunity to chat with the author and receive a signed copy. In the year before her passing, Paula and David enjoyed a multi-night Amtrak journey from Chicago to San Francisco and an ocean cruise from Barcelona up the west coast of Europe to Bergen, Norway. Paula also cherished birthday trips to Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and anniversary stays at the Oliver Hotel in Knoxville.
Paula was predeceased by her father, Thomas K. Birchfield, and her younger brother, Tom Birchfield. She is survived by her husband, David III; sons, David Franklin Campbell IV (Leesa Dicks) and James Andrew Campbell (Jamie Webber); granddaughter, Payton Cassandra Campbell; mother, Fran G. Northcutt Birchfield; brother, Dan Birchfield (Andrea Winkler); brother-in-law, Bob Campbell (Barbie Waggoner); and special friend, Kathy Hurst (Steve Hurst).
Services will be held at Norris United Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept. 7, with visitation from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by the funeral at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Norris Area Food Pantry, an organization Paula strongly supported.
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