RONALD MARDIS
October 9, 2019
Ronald Mardis, 73, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born April 5, 1946, to the late Clarence and Alma Hogue Mardis in Newport. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in Vietnam. He will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by: Wife, Sue Mardis; son, Kenneth Mardis of Clinton; daughter, Shannon Smith and husband Shawn of Clinton; sisters, Linda Hart of Palm Bay, Fla., Sue Martin of Ocala, Fla.; grandchildren, Chadwick Harley, Sidney Smith, and Evan Smith; and a host of other family and friends.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the funeral service following at 7 p.m.
Burial was at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Grandview Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home wan Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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POLLY ANN RUSSELL VICKERY
October 9, 2019
With joy and sadness, our family announces that on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, our mom, Polly Ann Russell Vickery, at the age of 92, is enjoying her eternal life with her friends and loved ones who have gone on before her.
Some of those include her husband Leonard Vickery; mother and father, Horace and Janie White Russell; brothers, Bill, Howard, Fred, Harry Lee and Joe Russell; sisters, Mary Maude (Dugan) Duncan, Georgia Kelly, Zella Mae Stewart, Jessie Gibbs and Juanita, who passed as an infant, Mary Ann Harper and Dewey Grundy, who were considered as a sister and brother as well.
Left to continue the example of her love and sacrifice are her children: Sons, Melvin (Patricia), Dexter (Teresa), Dennis, Mark and Stacy; daughters, Phyllis (Ronnie) Woodard and Peggy Vickery; grandchildren, Casey Lee (Thomas), Shawn Vickery (Christy), Melissa Melton (Robert), Lisa Berrios (David), Carrie Stewart (Brian), Daniel Vickery (Hannah), Victoria Phillips and Tiffany Brown (Eddie); and 18 great-grandchildren; along with a brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Jean White Vickery.
Aunt Polly held a special place in the hearts of her nieces and nephews on both sides of our family and was shown love, respect and gratitude in their response to the love she had always shown their families, especially the Russell/White descendants as she was the only surviving family member. She spent many hours with family who wanted to go through her "Jottum down" scrapbooks and collections of many dates of births, deaths and interesting trivia about family and friends over the years.
Mom was born Nov. 1, 1926, in Anderson County and lived most of her life in Marlow. She was an active member of the Poplar Creek Baptist Church since1948 when she accepted Christ as her Savior under the preaching of her father-in-law, Pastor John Vickery. She served on committees, taught Sunday school, vacation Bible school and brought weekly lessons to the shut-ins before her health prevented her to do so. Mom worked in Magnet Mills until her first child was born, later writing the Marlow News for the Clinton Courier. She was well-known for her stack cakes, her chicken and dumplings and her quilts which were displayed in Windrock Gallery. Mom loved to read and feed every person that came to her door.
The Vickery family wishes to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who called, sent a card, visited and especially prayed for our family during Mom's illness. So much love and support has been shown our family. We can’t name all of you. May God bless you as you have blessed us, especially our sister, Peggy Vickery, Dr. Ann Carter, Avalon Hospice, Kat Childs, Poplar Creek Baptist Church, Jean White Vickery, Bertha Smith Lowe and Sheila Russell.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her funeral service immediately followed in the chapel with Pastor Robert Melton officiating.
Polly was buried at the Poplar Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Poplar Creek Church Cemetery Fund, 490 Marlow Cr. Clinton, TN 37716.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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RICHARD C. NELSON
October 8, 2019
Richard C. Nelson, 73, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was retired from Y-12 after 40 years and attended Bethel Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father.
Preceded in death by: Parents, James and Ruby Nelson; brother, Frank Nelson; and sister, Barbara Fletcher.
He is survived by: Wife of 45 years, Linda Nelson; sons, Kevin Nelson and wife Kristin, and Michael Nelson and fiance’ Lindsay Bennett; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends called at their convenience Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
Family and friends will met at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for a graveside service at 11 a.m. with Dr. Darryl Taylor officiating.
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GEORGIA LEE MOODY
October 7, 2019
Georgia Lee Moody, 93, Clinton, passed away Oct, 7, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was born Oct. 1, 1926, to the late George and Hattie Fowler Tipton in Jellico.
In addition to her parents Georgia was preceded in death by: Husband, William Moody; Geneva Davis, Arietta Davis and Gwen Aird.
Georgia is survived by: Daughter, Kathy Brooks and husband Doug of Oliver Springs; son, William Cordell and wife Pamela Reeves Moody; special friends, Lindsey Denton, Deloris Worley, Shirley Green, and Doris Hudson; many other relatives and friends.
Georgia’s family received friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary with her grave side services following at 3 p.m. at Oak ridge Memorial Park in Oak Ridge.
Condolences may be left at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is serving the family of Georgia Lee Moody.
LOUISE SAPP TURNER
October 6, 2019
Louise Sapp Turner was born July 18, 1926, in Sparta. She left this life Oct. 6, 2019, at her home in Claxton, surrounded by her family.
She moved to Oak Ridge to work with the Manhattan Project in 1945.
She was preceded in death by: Husband of 54 years, Guy Turner; son, Wendell Turner, who passed away two days before she did; parents, William and Randa Sapp; brothers, Richard Sapp, Leonard Sapp, Clarence Sapp and Manual Sapp; sisters, Virgie Bumbalough, Verna Johnson, Willie Jones, Lois Lewallen, and Jewell Cooper; special friends, Tripp and Joyce Swindle.
She is survived by: Children, Jenifer (Stephen) Delmonte, Carolyn (Kimuel) Hill, and Melinda Turner; daughter-in-law, Susan Turner; grandchildren, Amber (Anthony) Robinson, Ryan (Nichole) Delmonte, Brian (Megan) Turner, Nathan (Jennifer) Hill, Rebecca (Kent) DeVinney, and Kaylie (Matthew) Davis; great-grandchildren, Kasen Robinson, Brayden, Owen, and Grantlan Turner, Taylor and Wyatt DeVinney, Connor Davis, Eric Hill, Isaiah Comer, Grayson Davis, and an 11th great-grandchild expected in March 2020; sisters, Jean Warner, Joan Wyatt, Joyce Brewer and Lena Tucker. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mrs. Turner was one of the original, and a very faithful member of the Claxton Church of Christ. She worked as a caregiver in her home for many years until she retired in 2010 at the age of 84. She had a green thumb and grew many beautiful plants and flowers. She loved children and they loved her.
The family received friends from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Ovt. 11, 2019, at Claxton Church of Christ. The officiating ministers were Tim Forlines, Hugh Glaze and Richard Barnes.
She was laid to rest at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Amber Robinson, Ryan Delmonte, Brian Turner, Nathan Hill, Rebecca DeViney, Kaylie Davis, Kasen Robinson, Brayden Turner and Owen Turner. Honorary pallbearers were her younger great-grandchildren.
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.” Revelation 14:13
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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JACQUELINE (JACKIE) HERRELL McCRARY
October 5, 2019
Jacqueline (Jackie) Herrell McCrary, 64, born Nov. 19, 1954, passed away Oct. 5, 2019, at her home in Powell.
Jackie is survived by: Brother, Craig Herrell and wife Karen of Oak Ridge; step-mother, Joyce Herrell of Clinton; step-brothers Jack Green and wife Beth of Clinton, and Jimmy Green and wife Brittany of Sevierville; step-sister, Patricia Green Szczygiel and husband Frank of Kingston; and special cousin, Jennings Foust of Powell; as well as several nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, and her beloved animals.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, James (Jim) and Melva Herrell; grandparents, Gaines and Dora Herrell, and Melvin and Margaret Hall.
Jackie was a 1972 graduate of Clinton High School and a long-time resident of the Claxton community. She was a very kind and loving person and spent most of her time caring for her beloved animals, as well as those who did not have a home. Serving as a foster mom for the Young-Williams Animal Center of Knoxville, she cared for and helped find homes for many homeless animals.
The family would like to thank Jim and Stephanie Jenkins for their thoughtfulness during Jackie's illness. Also, special thanks to her doctors, Hospice nurses, social workers, and special friends Tracy Gardner, owner of PAWS Pet Salon, and Daniel and Kori Knighten.
Her family will received friends from 2 – 3:345 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton, followed by a brief service led by Pastor Glenn Gamble.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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MARGRIE COLE BROOKS
October 5, 2019
Margrie Cole Brooks, 83, Andersonville passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional.
Margrie was born May 5, 1936, in Anderson County to the late Willie and Arzella Cole. She was a member of Norris First Baptist Church and worked in the Anderson County General Sessions Court for 39 years. Throughout her life she loved sewing, knitting, gardening, refurbishing antique furniture, but most of all spoiling her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: First husband and father of her children, Walter Rucker; second husband, Ralph Brooks; great-grandson, Jason Paul Hatmaker.
She is survived by: Daughters, Joyce Graves of Clinton, Sheila Atchley and husband Brian of Loudon; grandchildren, Megin Hatmaker, Patrick Graves, Haley Atchley, Colton Atchley; great-grandsons, Alexander and Spenser Hatmaker; sister, Willie Lowe; niece, Chris Liemohn and husband Eric; great-nieces, Olivia Liemohn Thomas and Marilee Liemohn; son-in-law, Tim Hatmaker.
The family would like to thank the staff of The Waters of Clinton for the loving care given to Margrie during her stay.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her funeral service will follow in the chapel with the Rev. David Seiber officiating.
Margrie’s graveside will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Norris Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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EUNICE EMILY JEAN WEBSTER DUNCAN RENTZ
October 2, 2019
Eunice Emily Jean Webster Duncan Rentz, born in Clinton at home Jan. 31, 1928, passed away in Clinton at home Oct. 2, 2019.
She lived almost her entire life within three square miles of these homes.
Today she lives in the home God prepared for her in Heaven to live eternally with all her family and friends who have gone on before her.
She leaves behind a community of family and friends that she has prayed for over the years that they too may join her someday.
Her greatest treasure on this earth was her precious daughter, Susan Rose Duncan, whom she always said was God’s greatest gift to her.
She also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews she has loved and cared for over the years, along with her friends at the First Wesleyan Church in Clinton which she attended all of her life.
She was married to Austin Duncan whom she loved and adored for 40 years. God blessed her with a second marriage to Lamar Rentz who brought her and Susan years of happiness and joy.
She was the daughter of Arch and Minnie (Silvey) Webster. She was preceded in death by: Seven siblings, Hazel (Newman) Ridenour, Bruce (Jean) Webster, Thelma (Dan) Stowe, Madalyne (Jim) Johnson, Charles Webster, Roy (Gladys) Webster and Billy (Nellie) Webster.
We, the nieces, nephews and three caretakers who were like daughters to her, mourn the loss of our sweet, loving, nurturing, funny, keeper of our family’s history of how she and her siblings grew up in Clinton. She loved Jesus, her family, church, music, and people, shopping at Hammer’s and yard sales, working at Hoskins in the Flats. She was a writer of innumerable songs and poems. In the moments before her passing we found a poem which she had written. We read to her and sang songs as she stepped over into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She left us with a smile on her face.
“Heaven’s Joy”
Oh, what joy in heaven
When we enter there.
Meeting all our loved ones
So much there to share.
Forever and forever, never ever to part
When I get to heaven, joy will fill my heart.
Written by: Eunice Rentz
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow with the Rev. Sam Condon officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton.
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