ERMA LEE PIKE
January 29, 2020
Erma Lee Pike, 95, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at the Waters of Clinton.
Erma was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and retired from K-25. Before she worked at K-25 she was a school teacher in Bell County, Ky. Her love of her life was her great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: Husband, Crawford Pike; parents, William and Bertha Woods; brother, Herbert Woods of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Rebecca Rose.
She is survived by: Grandchildren, Shaun Rose and Tony Bates of Louisville, Ky.; great-grandchildren, Cregg Taylor and wife Chelsie of Clinton, Krysta Taylor of Clinton, and Tripp Bates of Louisville, Ky.; great-great-grandchildren, Lakelee, Kaysen, Maysen and Everly Taylor, Jason, Bryson, and Tyson Wrather; son-in-law, Scott Rose of Virginia.
The family received friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the chapel.
Her burial was at noon Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at Norris Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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MICHAELA 'SHAYLA' LYNN (CRAWFORD) BUCKNER
January 29, 2020
Michaela “Shayla” Lynn (Crawford) Buckner, 30, Briceville, passed away unexpectedly at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville Jan. 29, 2020.
She was involved in a tragic car accident. Shayla always wanted to help others if she was able. In passing, she was able to save five lives by giving her organs to others who needed them.
Shayla was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Frank and Nadine Lowe, Euvene and Willie “Buddy” Randolph, ArMatha Lowe, all from Graves Gap Mountain.
Shayla is survived by: Husband, Michael Buckner of Newport; daughters, Allie and Ashton of Newport; mother, Darlene Crain; father, Jason Crawford; sisters, Megan, Kristan, Katelin, Myla; and brother, Evan; nieces, Bella, Brooklyn, Novaleigh, and Bayleigh; nephews, Eli and Dakota; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who all loved her.
Visitation was held from 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home.
She lie in state from 1 -2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Graves Gap Baptist Church.
Funeral service began at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jason Goins and Larry Hamblin officiating. Graveside immediately followed the funeral service at Graves Gap Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Buckner, Josh Lowe, Cody Lowe, Will Randolph, Matthew Smith, Chase Hamblen, Evan Randolph, and Logan Jobe.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Premier Sharp Funeral Home.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proudly serving the Buckner family and we invite you to share a message of condolence to the family at www.sharpfh.com
CLIFTON HOWARD SEXTON
January 26, 2020
Clifton Howard Sexton, 45, Lake City, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at his residence.
Clifton was born Nov. 22, 1974, in Oak Ridge. Clifton was a truck driver. Clifton loved Harley bikes, motorcycles, driving semi-trucks over the world, playing guitar, and fire arms. He loved to ride and once road with the Heavenly Saints.
Clifton was preceded in death by: Father, Thomas Ray Sexton; grandmothers, Anna Belle Massey and Lucile Sexton; grandpa, Howard Sexton; uncles, Jamesly Sexton, Charles Sexton, Loran White; aunts, Betty Foster, Rosa Lee Sexton; cousins, Sheila Webb, Saraya Webb; and nephew, Braxton Oneal.
Survivors: Mother, Norma Jean Jackson of Lake City; sons, Logan Sexton of Clinton, Anthony Sexton of Powell; daughters, Desaray Sexton of Powell, Madison Ann Sexton, Emma-Leigh Sexton; brothers, Quentheny "Quincy" Sexton and Abbra of Lake City, Curtis Massey and Brenda Wilson of Lake City; sisters, Angela Renee Davis of Lake City, La Sha Danielle Jackson and Carl Oneal of Caryville; nephews, Quenthon Thomas Sexton, Aiden Oneal, Quenthony Ray Sexton, Thomas Ray Sexton and Zachary Massey; nieces, Anna Grace Oneal and Hannah Massey; cousins, Rodney Sexton and wife Renee of Jacksboro, Jamie and Johnathon Sexton of Jacksboro, Brian Sexton of Scott County, Linda Sexton Bowling of Scott County, Renita Rae Sexton Blevins of Scott County, Ann Sexton of Scott County, Cynthia Sexton Ford of Scott County; dearest closest best friend, Jimmy Mowery.
Visitation was from 1 -3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.
Interment followed the funeral service at the Leach Cemetery in Lake City.
ALICE FAYE (SIMS) BROUGHTON
January 24, 2020
In loving memory of Alice Faye (Sims) Broughton who passed away Jan. 24, 2020.
Alice was an organ donor and gave the gift of sight through Sightlife.
Alice is survived by: Loving husband, Ron, of 54 years; brother-in-law, Wally Broughton and his wife Toni; nieces, nephews, and great-nieces, Thor, Felicia, Zoe, Adam, Chelsea and Keith; extended family and many special cousins in Tennessee.
Alice was born on Dec. 17, 1944, to the late Leroy and Dorthy Sims in Clinton, where she grew up and attended college at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Ron and Alice met on a blind date in Memphis in December of 1962 while Ron was in the military. They married on April 11, 1965, and moved to Sultan, Wash., in 1966. Alice worked as a dental hygienist in Monroe, Wash., for 42 years. Alice was an avid Tennessee Titans and Seahawks fan, and she and Ron watched 53 Super Bowls together.
For many years, Alice traveled on her own 750 Honda motorcycle with Ron, family, and friends. Alice loved and enjoyed traveling with Ron to Tennessee many times a year to see her relatives and friends, Brenda and Ed Miller, Carl and Deb Harless, Aunt Erma Lee Hill, Uncle Carl Harless, Hillard and Lisen Harless, Joyce and Don Wood, Juanita and Roger Melton, Ken and Janet Hill, Linda and Curtis Vowell, Von and Linda Harless, Dick Swanson and Marylou Johnson. Alice’s hobbies were visiting wineries with Ron, playing Keno, and volunteering at the Food Bank in Westport, Wash.
Alice’s Celebration of Life will be held from 2 – 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at 603 7th Street in Sultan, Wash.
ROY LEE HARMON
January 13, 2020
Roy Lee Harmon, 76, Lake City, passed away Monday Jan. 13, 2020, with his family by his side.
He was born June 6, 1943, to the late Sam and Bessie Isabell Harmon. Roy was a great family man, loving father and grandfather. He was a great friend to many. Roy was a member of the Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He loved the Lord and served him diligently. Roy also loved to fish and spend time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 45 years, Jewel Harmon.
Roy is survived by: Daughter, Tammy Massengill and Roger of Lake City; sons, the Rev. Troy Harmon and Penny of Caryville, Roy Harmon and friend Lisa of Lake City; the Rev. Scott Harmon and Kim of Andersonville; also many grandchildren that he cherished, Christopher Harmon, Alex Harmon and wife Tiffany, Chase Harmon and wife Madison, Zachary Harmon, Carter Harmon, Megan Harmon, Courtney Harmon, Chelsey Moore & husband Lance, Julia Lowe and Madison Harmon; and great-grandchildren, Trysten Harmon, Whitney Birchfield, Austin Elliott, Emory Birchfield, Weston Harmon and D. Harmon.
Visitation is from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Burchfield and the Rev. Dennis Galloway officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to the Island Ford Cemetery in Lake City for an 11 a.m. interment.
You may also view Roy’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
EDWIN TERRY STEIL SR.
January 13, 2020
Edwin Terry Steil Sr., 84, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
He was born Jan. 5, 1936, in Chattanooga, to late Albert Terry and Ilya Eileen Smith Steil.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
On Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, family and friends will travel to First Calvary Baptist Church in Chattanooga for a visitation from 10 a.m. - noon with the funeral service to follow at noon with the Rev. Howard Huling, the Rev. John Weaver and the Rev. Jim Evans officiating.
Terry will be laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery at 2 Thursday, Jan. 16, 20020 with full military honors.
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WILMA JOYCE DEW
January 11, 2020
Wilma Joyce Dew, 81, Clinton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at her residence.
She was born March 22, 1938, to the late Omer and Lillie Murray Hatmaker in Briceville. She was a longtime member of South Clinton Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wilma’s hobbies included camping, University of Tennessee sports, shopping at flea markets, and going to the beach. She was also a collector of birdhouses and many other collector’s items and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents and in-laws, she was preceded in death by one sister.
She is survived by: Husband of 63 years, Joe Dew; children, Teresa Hillon and husband Frank, Ranita Dew-Ayers and husband Arnold, and Joseph A. Dew and wife Lori; grandchildren, Heatherlee, Whitney, Amberlee, Whitley and husband Andrew, Haley, and Hannah; great-grandchildren, J.T., Amiya, Kelsie, John-Parker, Makynlee and Caden; two sisters, several nieces and nephews, many special friends, church family and extended family.
Special thanks to UT hospice for their compassionate care.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2019, at South Clinton Baptist Church, with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Pugh officiating.
Family and friends will meet at the Woodhaven Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, for graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Food Pantry at South Clinton Baptist Church, 1000 Clinch, Ave., Clinton, TN 37716.
GARY WAYNE GIBSON
January 7, 2020
Gary Wayne Gibson, 64, Clinton, passed away at his home Jan. 7, 2020.
He was born in Knoxville to the late Junior Gibson and Hazel Gibson. Gary graduated from Clinton High School in 1973. After serving in the U.S. Army, he was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed traveling and flying planes.
He was survived by: His only daughter, Jessica Bratton and Daniel; grandchildren, Eli and Grace Bratton of Heiskell; sister, Brenda Fritz and Jack of Clinton; nephew, Ty Fritz of Powell; and his beloved dog, Honey.
Receiving of family and friends will be from 3 – 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, with service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Robbie Leach officiating.
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