THURMAN 'DUSTY' CARROLL JR.
March 8, 2020
Thurman "Dusty" Carroll Jr., 65, Lake City, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at his residence.
Dusty was born Oct. 7, 1955, in Anderson County to the late Thurman Carroll Sr. and Betty Neeley Carroll. Dusty enjoyed fishing, working with his grandson, Reece, hunting for ginseng and ramps, and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors: Wife of 40 years, Betty Carroll of Lake City; sons, Dewayne Bailey and wife Michelle of Oak Grove, Tony Carroll and wife Monica of Clinton, Thurman Carroll III and wife Michelle of Clinton; grandchildren, Reece Bailey, Wade Carroll, Seth Carroll, Tristen Carroll, and Abigail Carroll; brothers, James Carroll and wife Fredia of Lenoir City, Eugene Carroll and wife Faye of Andersonville; sisters, Kathy Daugherty and husband Donnie of Clinton, Pat Miller of Beech Grove; very best friend, Tony Phillips and wife Tina of Andersonville.
Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service is at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Scott Martin officiating.
Family and friends will meet at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, for a graveside service.
LEONARD JOE SMITH
March 8, 2020
Leonard Joe Smith, 67, Clinton, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at NHC of Oak Ridge.
He was born Jan. 5, 1953, in Clinton to the late Charlie Taylor and Arvie Lee West Smith.
In addition to his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by: Sisters, Bonnie Woods and Flossie McKamey; brothers, Raymond Lee Smith, and two infant brothers.
Survived by: Brothers, Charles Smith, Claude Smith and Michael Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Tim Ambrose officiating.
Family and friends will meet at funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020, and go in funeral procession to Grandview Memorial Garden for an 11 a.m. interment.
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WILLIE MAE COAPMAN
March 7, 2020
Willie Mae Coapman, 80, Clinton, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at her home.
She was born Dec. 14, 1939, to the late Earnest and Francis Hattaway Boruff in Jamestown. She had previously attended Blowing Springs Baptist Church and was currently a member of Grace Point Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Willie loved to cook and shop. She also was an avid traveler, taking trips to Florida, and Cherokee, N.C. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: Husband, Paul D. Coapman; son, Rickey Coapman; grandsons, Johnathan Coapman, Eric Coapman; daughter, Missy Coapman Henderlight; sisters, Jewel Hooks, Faye Boruff, Donna Haun, and Jean Lane.
Survived by: Children, Gail Shepard (Dean), Teresa Wilson (Tim), Elizabeth Bostedor (Barry), Mickey Coapman (Shirrell), David Coapman (Sharon), Scotty Coapman (Sonia), and Amber Coapman; daughter-in-law, Diane Coapman; grandchildren, Michael Coapman (Marci), Tracy Simmons (Kevin), Chris Pruett (Shelly), Austin Yardley, Tierra Salyers (James), Daniel Coapman (Faith), Dustin Coapman (Ashley), Derrick Coapman, Erica Green (James), Evan Henderlight, Tyler Coapman, Kaitlyn Coapman, Leslie Gallaher (Will), Josh Hutchison, Landon Coapman, Taylor Coapman, Tanner Coapman, Travis Pelfrey (Ashley); great-grandchildren, Ricky Coapman, Caleb Pruett, Brooklyn Pruett, Raven Pruett, Olivia, Salyers, Baby Salyers, Callie Pelfrey, Kelsey Pelfrey, Addison Gallaher, Abigail Gallaher, Peyton Gallaher, Finn Coapman, Liam Coapman, Delainah Coapman, Blakley Coapman, Gunner Coapman, McKenna Coapman, McKinley Coapman, Baby Coapman, Cole Simmons, Makayla Simmons; siblings, Charles Boruff (Margaret), Patsy Dunlap (Joe), Lisa Lane, and Linda Hughes; and many other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Jim Burris officiating.
Family and friends wishing to attend the graveside service will meet at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, and will travel in funeral procession to the Anderson Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. interment.
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WILLIAM 'BILL' A. STOKES
March 6, 2020
William “Bill” A. Stokes, 79, Clinton, entered his heavenly home March 6, 2020, after a courageous battle against Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born Dec. 13, 1940. Bill dearly loved his Lord, wife, family, children, grandchildren, and friends. Bill was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church for many years where he ministered to many as a youth leader and deacon. He worked for many years as a service manager for Ford. He spread joy to everyone who crossed his path, and never failed to crack a joke all the way up to his last days.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Z. W. Stokes and Lena “Lois” Stokes; brother, Norris Henry “Buddy” Stokes; sister, Mary June Burris; and brothers-in-law, Max Burris and Troy Estes.
He is survived by: Wife, Hazel Stokes; brother, Jerry Stokes (Dianne) of Kingston; sister, Wanda Estes of Harriman; daughters, Tracy Souder and Lena Scott (husband Steve) of Clinton; son, Lee Stokes (Gina) of Clinton; grandchildren, Eric Mathes, Morgan Smith (husband Zane), Blake Scott (Amy), Taylor Bailey (husband Christian), and Peyton Dickson (husband Jessy); great-grandchildren, Carson, Haley, Jackson, Lincoln, and Callie; and a host of special nieces and nephews.
Receiving of friends will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Holly Gamble Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow.
Graveside will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
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In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in his memory to the Parkinson’s Foundation at parkinson.org
BETTY BROWN
March 3, 2020
Betty Brown, 81, Rocky Top, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Diversicare in Oak Ridge.
She loved her family and spending time with them. Betty also loved her flowers, gardening and baking. Red was her favorite color, especially red high heels. Most of all she loved to cut up and enjoyed life. Betty enjoyed sitting at the shop in Rocky Top breaking beans and drinking coffee. She was a member of Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church in Briceville.
Betty was preceded in death by: Parents, Albert and Minnie Wills; husband, Ray Brown; brothers, Jack, David, Tommy, Bobby, Roy and Buck; sisters, Mary Lou, Billie and Jeanette.
Betty is survived by: Daughters, JoAnn Leach and husband Mike of Andersonville, and Pam Brown of Rocky Top; brother, James Wills and wife Sue of Beech Grove; sister, Judy Lively and husband Terry of Ohio; grandchildren, Brandon Brown, and Dustin Leach and wife Terica; great-grandchildren, Ansley and Mason.
She also leaves behind several extended family and friends.
Betty’s family received her friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2020, with her funeral service following at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with Brother Robert Jones officiating.
Betty’s interment was at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Circle Cemetery in Briceville.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuary.com
TERRY LEE WEBBER
February 29, 2020
Terry Lee Webber, 52, born Dec. 4, 1967, Clinton, went peacefully to be with Jesus Feb. 29, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Terry had lived with his mother and stepfather, Shannon Paskell, until he went to his heavenly home.
Terry was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Odus and Margaret Walker of Clinton, Mary Ruth Webber of Clinton, Lawrence Webber; nephew, Seth Webber; uncles, Kyle and Roger (Butch) Webber of Clinton
Terry is survived by: Son, Tyler Webber of Clinton; mother, Mary Walker Paskell and husband Shannon of Clinton; father, Hubert Webber of Clinton; sister, Tisa Farmer of Clinton; brother, Scott Webber and wife Savannah of Jacksboro; stepsister, Robin Paskell Hutson and husband Todd of Knoxville.
Terry is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives.
Terry was really close to his aunta, Barbara Elkins, Ethel Davis, Carolyn Oxendine and Charlene Webber Burt. Terry Loved his special cousins Robin Nelson, DeDe Elkins, Leslie Campbell, Mindy Davis Loving, Danyell Davis, Jacquelin Walker Whitsell, Sheree Stooksbury Kern, Bryan and Mark walker, Darryl Webber.
Terry had a beautiful voice and loved singing, we are sure he is now singing in the angel’s choir. Terry loved classic cars, sports, fishing, and collecting coins, cards, and comic books. He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many. Terry’s loving and caring personality will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
“I ached and yearned for that imaginary place, the one which I could breathe. Now I sit here with God, with Natures beauty and astounding light; and now I feel like finally I can breathe!”
There will be a celebration of life at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton.
Everyone who loved and knew Terry is welcome to attend.
PAMELA SUE THOMPSON
February 28, 2020
Pamela Sue Thompson, 51, Jacksboro, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.
She was a member of Bear Wallow Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by: Father, Charles Cross; grandparents, Bob and Nellie Cross, Samp and Rose Allen; stepfather, Roy Sharp; sister, Jeannie Sharp; brother-in-law, Ricky Thompson; and sister-in-law, Kathy Elledge.
Survivors: Husband, Michael Thompson; daughters, Megan Cross, Kelsey Thompson and Kaley Thompson; son, Dylan Thompson; grandchildren, Easton Seymour, Paisley Thompson, Rylee Cross, Kaleb Henderson and Alexis Henderson; mother, Barbara Sharp; brothers, Paul and Scott Sharp; sisters, Angel Williams and Hope Sharp; sister-in-law, Karen Thompson; special nieces and nephew, Jessica Green, Dawson Williams and Christy Elledge; several other nieces and nephews.
The family receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2020, at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with funeral services following at 7 p.m. at Cross-Smith Chapel with the Rev. Don Allen and the Rev. Jerry Foust officiating.
Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
SUZANNE BROWN
February 28, 2020
Suzanne Brown, 72, Clinton, passed away Feb. 28, 2020, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Bill and Madge Minton.
Survivors include: Son, Scott Brown; and daughters, Stacy Keith and Carrie Chamberlain; two grandchildren, Carson Chamberlain and Sailor Keith; brother and sister, Billy Minton and Patsy Wise.
Per her wishes, there will be no services.
Thank you to all who have reached out and offered your condolences.
Your love and kindness is appreciated.
