LOIS ‘FAYE’ McGHEE
February 26, 2019
Lois “Faye” McGhee, 72, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was born in Campbell County to the late Coy and Ruth Burress Wright on April 28, 1946. Faye retired from Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after 25-plus years and was a patient advocate and was known by many as, “Momma Faye.” She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will be dearly missed.
Survived by: Husband of 54 years, Dennis McGhee; children, David McGhee and wife Kym, Angelia Martin; siblings, Harlan Wright, Betty Ann Jeffers, Christine Wright Simmons; grandchildren, Randi McGhee Hope and husband Kris, Annatasha Cooper and husband Cody; great-grandchildren, Jackson McGhee, Gabriella Cooper, Scarlett Cooper and Emmaline Hope
The family received friends from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral service following with the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating.
Faye’s interment was held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, at Grandview Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Hospitality House of Oak Ridge at PO Box 2529 Oak Ridge, TN 37831.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
DELORES GOLDEN
February 26, 2019
Delores Golden, 99, Clinton, passed away at her residence Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Delores was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church since 1937. Throughout her life she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and crafts.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Leon Golden; daughter, Judy Hylton; grandson, Gary Hylton; sisters, Betty and Margaret; brother, Edgar.
She is survived by: Son-in-law, James Hylton; grandsons, Mike and Jeff Hylton; granddaughters-in-law, Amy Hylton and Christa Hylton; great-grandchildren, Noah Hylton, Patty Hylton, and George Hylton
The family will have a private graveside service at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Her memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Clinton First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Clinton First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 268, Clinton, TN 37717.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.colm
BETTY LOIS MOODY
February 26, 2019
Betty Lois Moody, 79, went home to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
She was born to the late Lawrence and Beulah Coward on July 19, 1939.
Betty was preceded in death by: Husband of 63 years, Ralph L. Moody; son, Tony R. Moody; and sister, Brenda Coward.
She is survived by: Sons, Michael Moody and wife Cindy of Karen’s, Daryl Moody of Pearl, Miss., and Gary Moody and wife Marsha of Rocky Top; grandchildren, Jonathan Moody and wife Melinda, Summer Moody, Samantha Stone, Josh Wikle and wife Lindsy, Brittney O’Neil and husband Justin, Shelby Moody, and Benjamin Moody; as well as a host of great-grandchildren.
Betty was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid animal lover and loved her pets.
Visitation is from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service is at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Shannon Stone officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Lynch Bethel Cemetery in Knoxville for graveside service.
MISSY ALICE HENDERLIGHT
February 25, 2019
Missy Alice Henderlight, 50, Clinton passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was a member of Grace Point Baptist Church. Throughout her life she loved being around animals, singing, going to the ocean, and spending time with children. Missy will be remembered for her contagious smile and being a loving mother to her children, Erica and Evan.
She was preceded in death by: Father, Paul Coapman; brother, Ricky Coapman; nephews, Eric and Johnathan Coapman; grandparents, the Rev. Vern E. and Alice Coapman, Earnest Boruff, and France Lane; aunts, Faye Boruff, Jewell Hill, and Jean Barker.
She is survived by: Children, Erica Green and husband James, Evan Henderlight; mother, Willie Coapman; siblings, Gail Shepard and husband Dean, Teresa Patterson, Elizabeth Bostedor and husband Barry, Mickey Coapman and wife Shirrell, David Coapman and wife Sharon, Scotty Coapman and wife Sonya, Amber Coapman; several nieces, nephews and host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her funeral service will immediately follow in the chapel with Pastor Jim Burress officiating. Her graveside will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Grandview Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
KERNALEE SLOVER KESTERSON
February 25, 2019
Kernalee Slover Kesterson, 90, Kingston, formerly of Lake City, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at her residence.
Kernalee was born Feb. 2, 1929, in Anderson County to the late Leonard and Siller Hatmaker Slover. She was a member of the Clinch River Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Kernalee was preceded in death by: Husband, Clarence G. Kesterson; sister, Aline Slover Kesterson; and brothers, Sam, Bart, Eugene, Dotson, John and Jim Slover.
Survivors: Daughters, Betty Joe Kesterson Watson (Larry) of Kingston, Linda Kesterson Mayes of Clinton; grandchildren, Tempe Kesterson Ragsdale and Sabian of Briceville, Jason Watson and Julie of Oak Ridge, Kassie Mayes of Jacksboro; great-grandchildren, Ryan Lamons, Emilee Hooks, Myra Kesterson and Tyler Watson; great-great-grandchild, Brinlee Hooks; sister-in-law, Dorothy Kesterson Hembree (Carl); brother-in-law, Arnold Kesterson (Polly); and special friend, Inez Landrum Clinton.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Amedysis Hospice of Sweetwater, Dr. Thakur and staff.
Visitation will be from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service is at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Phillips and the Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.
Interment will follow the funeral service Friday, March 1, 2019, at Clinch River Cemetery in Lake City.
You may also view Kernalee's guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com.
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
DONALD (DON) LEWIS PENNELL
February 24, 2019
Donald (Don) Lewis Pennell, 59, passed away peacefully Feb. 24, 2019, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center of Knoxville after a courageous battle against cancer.
Don was a carpenter and served more than 20 years as a dedicated member of the Riverside Fire Co.#1 and two years as Chief.
Don was preceded in death by: Parents, Edwin and Isabel Pennell, sons, SSgt. Craig Pennell and Michael Rambo.
Survived by: Loving wife of 21 years, Ann Pennell, daughter, Lori Jones (Dan); daughters-in-law, Tara Rambo, and Sarah Bubnis; grandson, Christopher; brothers, Edwin Pennell, Jay Pennell (Cindy); sisters, Denise Stellwag (Larry), Kim Ventura (Ralph), Bonnie Magnus (Bill); many nieces and nephews that he truly loved.
The family would like to acknowledge the host of extended family and friends in Tennessee who were very supportive to the end and beyond.
Donald’s family will receive his friends for a viewing from 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Chadwick Memorial Funeral Home, 154 Webster Street, Riverside, N.J.
Also, his family and friends will have a memorial service for him from 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2019, at New Salem Baptist Church, 1030 Oak Ridge Highway, Clinton, with Pastor Tim Thomas officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
REBECCA MAXINE HAYES
February 24, 2019
Rebecca Maxine Hayes, 69, Briceville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Oak Ridge.
She was born in Detroit, Mich., to the late Henry and Marie Cherry on Sept. 15, 1949. Rebecca was a member of the Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church, where she loved attending church and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by: Husband, John Hayes Sr.; sisters, Teresa Vatalaro, Norma Macintosh, Peggy Mayle, Jean Rachko, Patricia Daughtery; brothers, Joe Cherry and Bill Cherry; brother-in-law, Keller Daughtery; sisters-in-law, Annette Braswell, Henrietta Moser and Evelyn Hayes.
Survived by: Children, Kim Paris and husband Joe, John Hayes Jr. and wife Kim, Jodie Alley and husband Shannon; grandchildren, Melanie York, Cody Alley and wife Breyanna, Zachery Long, Chad Alley and wife Emily, Tori Hayes, Logan Hayes, Kaleasha Welch and Kala Welch; great-grandchildren, Gabe and Bella York, Riley and Cooper Alley, Madelyn Welch; brother, Johnny Cherry and wife Marlene; brothers-in-law, Ricky Hayes and wife Mildred, Billy Hayes, Von Moser and Curly Rachko; sisters-in-law, Doris Bunch and husband Wesley, Sharon Tindell and husband Tony; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, with the funeral service following at 8 p.m., with the Rev. Rickey Hayes and the Rev. Troy Harmon officiating.
Her graveside service was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at Anderson Memorial Garden.
www.holleygamble.com
HOWARD CARSON (H.C.) RIDENOUR
February 22, 2019
Howard Carson (H.C.) Ridenour, 85, Norris, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
He was a member of Greenway Baptist Church in Clinton and enjoyed attending as long as his health permitted. He loved the Lord and didn’t care to witness to those he came in contact with. He retired from Martin Marietta Y-12 Nuclear Plant in 1995. Prior to his employment at Y-12 he had worked for Volunteer Construction Company. H.C. enjoyed traveling, working jigsaw puzzles, playing music and watching westerns, especially “Gunsmoke,” which was his favorite. He had been a devoted husband and caregiver to both his wives who predeceased him. He loved his family and treasured every moment spent with them.
Preceded in death by: First wife, Jean Ridenour and second wife, Dorothy Ridenour; parents, James Douglas and Amanda Jane Graves Ridenour; several siblings; and one step-grandson, Christopher Gee.
Survivors: Daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Virgil Copeland of Madison, Carrie Jane and David Blalock of Heiskell; grandchildren, Brad Copeland, Brian Copeland, Christi Goins, Anthony Blalock; great-grandchildren, Lauran, Whitney, Brice, Micah, Esther, MaKayla, Bella and Serenity; great-great-grandson, Clay; special sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty and Walter Risden of Clinton; sister-in-law, Thelma Bailey of Union County; step-daughter, Victoria Gee; step-granddaughter, Tish Gee; step-grandsons, Mike and Steve Wampler; step-great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Derick, Zach, Bailey and Zane; many nieces and nephews who he loved very much and a host of extended family and friends.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at Greenway Baptist Church.
Graveside service followed the visitation at 1p.m. in the church cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Chasteen and Pastor Danny Light officiating.
Online register book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston was in charge of all the arrangements.
