SUE SAWYER
January 6, 2020
Sue Sawyer, 83, Clinton, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at Meadowview Assisted Living with her family and caregivers by her side.
Sue was born Feb. 4, 1936, in Anderson County to the late Bill and Jennie Crawford. She was raised by her loving grandmother, Bertha Worthington, due to her parents passing away while she was a young child. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and truly enjoyed cooking and serving meals for special occasions at the church. Throughout her life she loved quilting, cooking, and baking. Sue retired from the Anderson County School Systems as a cafeteria manager after approximately 38 years of service.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Ralph Sawyer; and brother, Bobby Crawford.
She is survived by: Children, Randy Sawyer and wife Geneva of Clinton, Pam Madden of Jefferson City; grandchildren, David Madden and wife Jamie of Albany, Calif., and Jonathan Madden and wife Rachael of Sharonville, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to Tennova Hospice, Meadowview Senior Living, and her loving caregivers, Pat, Gail, Katherine, Henrietta, and Norma for the loving care given to Sue.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at Bethel Baptist Church.
Her funeral service followed with her grandsons, David Madden and the Rev. Jonathan Madden officiating.
Her graveside was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Norris Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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MARY JOHNSON FOLEY MILLER
December 25, 2019
Mary Johnson Foley Miller, 87, Clinton, and Jesup, Ga., passed away peacefully Christmas Eve, 2019, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga.
She was a member of Kern Memorial United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge and the daughter of the late Clinton O. and Mamie Aldridge Johnson of Baxley, Ga.
Preceded in death by: Brothers, Floyd, Linton (L.C.), Malcolm (Jiggs), Dupree; sisters, Leotis Muller and Lucille Medders; husbands, Bill Foley and Harold Hawn; and son-in-law, Darrell Smith.
She is survived by: Husband, Herbert L. Miller of Jesup, Ga.; daughters, Debra F. Dickerson (Hermon) of Sugar Hill, Ga., and Janice F. Smith of Clinton; granddaughters, Andrea Grant (Brent), Deanna Sliger (Kirk) of Clinton, and Laura Trusty (Clint) of Suwanee, Ga.; five great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy, Emma and Adah Grant; Kole and Kaysen Sliger, and Jack Trusty; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She retired from Martin Marietta in 1995 after 46 years of service. This allowed her to travel and visit family and friends. Mary will continue to be an exceptional role model for her family, full of love, laughter and strength. She is deeply loved by her family and friends will always remain their hearts.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers consider donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or a charity of your choice.
CINDY DIANE VAUGHN GOODMAN
December 24, 2019
Cindy Diane Vaughn Goodman, 52, Rocky Top, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was the daughter of the late Ned Sheriel Vaughn and Carolyn Elaine Byers Vaughn. Cindy loved to spend time with her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed going to the lake, fishing, cooking and listening to music. She was of the Baptist faith.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Vaughn.
Cindy is survived by: Husband, Tommy Ray Goodman; sons, Thomas Adam Ray Goodman (Brittany Byrd) of Rocky Top, Nicholas Aaron Tray Goodman (Brianna Tramyne Smith) of Rocky Top; daughters, Kathrine (Nikki) Tanicka Vaughn of Hiram, Ga., Kathrine (Kadie) Danielle Mills (Patrick Lee) Of Sevierville; son-in-law, Eddie Mills of London, Ky.; brother, Chipper Vaughn of Georgia; sisters, Karen Vaughn Gayton and (Tony Graton) of Dallas, Ga., and Melissa Reeves of Clinton; nine grandchildren, Kiley, Shamya, Jaden, Jacob, Destinee, Joseff, Jescey, Brylee and Brooklynn; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Cynthia’s family will receive her friends from 5 – 6 p.m.with her memorial service to follow in the chapel of Jones Mortuary Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is charge of all arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
NELL NABORS CHARLES
December 19, 2019
Nell Nabors Charles passed away Dec. 19, 2019, at Canterfield Assisted Living in Oak Ridge.
She was born Nell Nabors on Dec. 12, 1924 in Mansfield, La., to John Bachman and Camille Taylor Nabors, and recently reached her 95th birthday. Nell attended Louisiana Tech University and upon graduation in the spring of 1945 traveled by train to Oak Ridge to work during the Manhattan Project as a lab technician in the Y-12 plant. There she met her husband, James Wiley Charles Jr., and married June 9, 1948. She took a reduction in force in 1952 to begin raising two sons as the family relocated to Clinton, living most of their lives on Eagle Bend Road. Nell attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Clinton. An avid bridge player, Nell received Life Master Achievement.
Nell was preceded in death by: Husband of 57 years; sisters, Marie Lee Nabors, Lulie Taylor Nabors Brunk, Camille Nabors; brother, John Bachman Nabors Jr.
She is survived by: Sons and daughters-in-law James (Jim) Wiley Charles III and wife Melissa Parks Charles, and John David Charles and Gabrina Charles: grandchildren, James (Jamie) W. Charles IV and Lauren Marie Charles; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family is grateful to Kathy McCameron and staff at Canterfield Assisted Living for providing care and comfort during the last five years of Nell's life.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, fwith funeral service at 3 p.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Interment will follow funeral service at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Salvation Army, 409 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN. 37917.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
CHARLES WILLIAMS
December 19, 2019
Charles Williams, 79, Clinton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at his residence.
He was born July 5, 1940, to the late Paul and Myrtle Reed Williams in Clinton. He was a woodworker who also enjoyed fishing and working on trucks. Charles was a member of Island Home Baptist Church. He loved his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Wife, Wilma Jean Williams; brother, J.C. Williams; sister, Mary Ann Sims; and daughter, Imogene Williams.
Survived by: Wife, Barbara Williams; children, Darrell Williams, Jodie Dean; grandchildren, Junior Williams, Rhonda Williams, Charles Tyler Goodwin, Kayla Goodwin, Casey Dean, Sam Dean; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Jeremiah, Hunter, Levi, Sadie, Sawyer, Evelyn; and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the the Rev. James Hammock officiating.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Hillvale Baptist Church Cemetery.
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WILLIAM (BILL) LATHAM
December 18, 2019
Mr. William (Bill) Latham, 79, Oak Ridge, passed away at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on March 20, 1940, to the late, William Holstick and Zennia Latham Elder in Powell.
William was among the Clinton 12, which were young African American students who walked into history in Clinton. They were the first students to desegregate a state-supported high school in the south. Clinton High School holds the honor of having the first African American person to graduate from a public high school in the South. It was a great victory for the 20th century Civil Rights Movement. He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and listening to gospel music, especially Five Blind Boys, and Bill was a veteran and served in the Army.
In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by: Grandmother, JoAnn Hall; brother, Charles Latham.
Bill is survived by: Sisters, Gladys Harris and Amie Henderson both of Oak Ridge; cousin, Shirley Maxwell of Knoxville; special friends, Robert Dixon of Minnesota, Mr. and Mrs. George and Georgia Reed of Oak, Ridge, Mr. and Mrs. Georgia and Rufus Shepard, Anna Caswell of Powell; many other nieces, nephews and relatives and friends.
The family wants to thank Amedisys hospice for their wonderful care.
Memorial Services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 195 Wilberforce Ave, Oak Ridge, with the Rev. Henry Watson and the Rev. Ronald Lacy officiating.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Haven Chapel Cemetery in Claxton.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all the arrangements for William (Bill) Latham.
LINDA DENISE WEAVER-GREEN
December 17, 2019
Linda Denise Weaver-Green, 61, Clinton passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, at her residence.
Linda was member of Asbury United Methodist Church. For many years Linda worked at Food City and Community Action in Clinton.
She was preceded in death by: Mother, Grace Weaver; and brother, Jerry Weaver.
She is survived by: Husband, James Green; children, Yok Weaver, Lycosta Weaver-Atwater, Echelle Weaver; stepchildren, Stacy Green Justice, Jason Green; grandchildren, Damaujah Weaver-Atwater, Hannah Crace, Rishon Bright, Myles Weaver, Jailie Rodd, Loila Weaver-Atwater, Adelin Weaver; stepgrandchildren, Emily and Husband Andrew Gonzalez, Lucas Justice and Elijah Justice; sisters, Bonnie Weaver and Lisa Weaver; brother, Terry Weaver.
The family will have a Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Asbury United Methodist Church.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
TERRY WAYNE LOWE
December 17, 2019
Terry Wayne Lowe, 54, Anderson County, passed away Dec. 17, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born July 31, 1965, to the late James Donald Lowe and Naomi Boley.
Terry was from Anderson County. He enjoyed Florida football, watching wrestling, fishing and loved his cat, Angel.
Terry was preceded in death by: Father, James Lowe; sisters, Gloria Goodman and Vickey Wallace.
Terry is survived by: Mother, Naomi Boley; brothers, Curtis Lowe, James Lowe, Lane Lowe and LeRoy Lowe, Dennis Hillard and Matt Hillard; sisters, Helen Echnoz, Amanda Seiber, Donna Lowe and Arlene Armes; special friends, Fred White, Roy Smith and Mary.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be made to
Jones Mortuary
375 N. Main St.
Clinton, TN 37716
865-457-1515
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all the arrangements of Terry Wayne Lowe.
