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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HERBERT BRAY
October 2, 2019
Herbert Bray, 70, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at his residence.
He was born in Devonia on Dec. 8, 1948, to the late Willis and Elsie Phillips Bray. He enjoyed going to church with his church family and friends. Herbert loved and cherished his grandchildren. He enjoyed watching football. In earlier years, he loved hunting.
In addition to his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by: Brothers, Paul and Harold Dean Bray; sisters, Pauline McMahan Wicks, Shirley Faye Bray, Peggy Sue Wolanin and Fredia Foust; and son, Terry Bray,
Survived by: Wife, Jewell Burress Bray of Clinton; children, Luke Bray of Columbus, Ohio, Carlos Bray of Las Vegas, Nev., Tina Pristas of LaFollette, Stacy Baird and husband Brian of Louisville, Ronnie Amos and wife Sarah of Maryville; sister, Annette Lane and husband Ray of Clinton; brother-in-law, Lee Wicks; sister-in-law, Lynn Bray; seven grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews and many other family member and friends.
A very special thanks to Ray Lane, Juanita Poore and Alicia Hammersmith. Also thanks to all the many friends and family member for prayers, cards, food and visits are all greatly appreciated.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, from at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. with Pastor Jim Burris and the Rev. Marvin Seiber officiating .
Herbert’s interment will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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PATRICIA RUTH MAUPIN POTTER
October 2, 2019
Patricia Ruth Maupin Potter, 78, Lake City, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019.
She was born on May 24, 1941, in Jellico, to the late Henry and Nell Elliott Lindsay. She enjoyed rose gardening, playing cards, puzzles, and taking trips to Las Vegas and Cherokee, as well as taking her Friday trips to Cracker Barrel. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved God and was a member of Grace Connection Church. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by: Husbands, John C. Maupin, and Oral Potter; brother, Donald Lindsay; sisters, Doris Chapman and Betty Sue Lindsay; grandson Jeremy Dople; daughter-in-law, Alice Maupin.
Survived by: Children, John Maupin of Clinton, Tammy Sharp and husband Johnny of Lake City, Kim Glandon and husband Eric of Clinton, Tommy Maupin of Lake City; sister, Linda Meredith of Pioneer; grandchildren, Amanda Duncan Lafollette, Amy Wilson of Lake City, Nathan McCallister of Lake City, Haley Glandon of Clinton, Dillon Glandon of Clinton, Jamie Dople and Wife Natasha of Williamsburg, Ky.; great-grandchildren, Ally Pyles, Lexie Snyder, Dalton Hall, Dallin Hall, Rylei Glandon, Natalee McCallister, Addy Dople and Emery Dople; special friend, Francis Stogsdill; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Justin Phillips and Chaplain Ben Neal officiating.
Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, and go in funeral procession to Grandview Memorial Garden for an 11 a.m. interment.
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GENEVA PHILLIPS BUNCH
September 29, 2019
Geneva Phillips Bunch, 81, Clinton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at Athens Place in Athens.
Geneva and her husband, Raven, owned and operated Bunch’s Woodworking Shop in Oak Ridge. Throughout her life Geneva loved hunting, fishing and camping with her husband.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Raven Bunch; parents, Perry and Flora Phillips; twin brother, Gene Phillips; brother, Ronaldean Phillips; sisters, Bobbie Whaley and Faye Wilson.
She is survived by: Son, Francis Gene Bunch and wife Joy; grandchildren, Eric Bunch and wife Sarah of Riceville, Misty Bunch, Greg Bunch and wife Patty, and Adam Bunch and wife Nicole; sisters, Ruby Tackett of Caryville, Margaret Barber of Lake City, and Pat and husband Larry Daugherty of Oliver Springs; brothers, Troy and wife Bernice of Lake City and Frank Phillips and wife Wilma of Oliver Springs; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Delbert Umphreys officiating.
Geneva’s interment will be held at Anderson Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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REV. LELAND RAY MAYFIELD
September 28, 2019
The Rev. Leland Ray Mayfield, 60, Lake City, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at his residence.
Leland was born Sept. 18, 1959, in Alexandria, Va., to the late Levan Ray and Edna Pearce Mayfield. He was a member of Deep Spring Baptist Church and worked for the town of Oliver Springs in the water department. Leland worked at Anderson County Park for 13 years as a manager. He was a singer and songwriter and loved playing all music. Leland loved spending time with his granddaughters.
Survivors: Wife, Hazel Lowe Mayfield of Lake City; daughters, Amanda Pyle and Steve Jr. of Lake City, Tonya Bradley and Rusty of Lake City; sisters, Karen Stovall and Jeff of Clinton, Diane Spencer of Lake City; granddaughters, Chelsey, Alyson and Peyton Pyle, Caitlyn and Brooklyn Bradley; special family, Ray, Teresa and Anna McWilliams; several nieces and nephews and a host of special family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scotty Collins and the Rev. Doug Fielden officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to Norris Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. interment.
You may also view Leland’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
EARL ‘BUD-BUD’ HAMMONS
September 25, 2019
Earl “Bud-Bud” Hammons, 90, Clinton, passed away at his home Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.
He was born on April 18, 1929, in Clinton, to the late Roy and Thelma Slover Hammons. Bud was a United States Marine veteran having served during the Korean War. He enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing, gardening and stock-car racing.
In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by: Wife, Faye Hammons; sister, Marie Pyle; brothers-in-law, Delton Pyle, Bill Leinart, Ray Russell, John Hill, Amos Rhea, Junior Rhea; sisters-in-law, Aldeane Gill, Dorothy Rhea; mother and father-in-law, Cloris and Carlos Rhea
Survived by: Sister, Francis Leinart; sisters-in-law, Jean Russell and Von Rhea; brother-in-law, Sonny Gill; several nieces and nephews that Bud counted as children.
The family received friends from 2 – 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
Bud’s funeral service followed in the chapel at 3 p.m. with Preacher Johnny Rhea officiating. Interment was at Blowing Spring Cemetery following funeral service.
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KENNETH DWIGHT MAGILL
September 25, 2019
Kenneth Dwight Magill passed away at his home in Dutch Valley Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, 2019.
He was the son of the late Charles and Anna Magill. Their family was one of many families displaced from the Wheat Community by the government in preparation for the Manhattan Project.
Following his high school graduation and Kenneth joined the United States Army at the age of 19. As the war progressed, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge under General George Patton. These events he never spoke of for many years.
Kenneth and his late wife, Jane Teno Magill, were active in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where he served as deacon.
He was preceded in death by: Twin sisters, and their husbands, Eula and Henderson Cooper and Beulah and James Cooper; brother-in-law, Woodrow Wall; younger brother, Joe Magill.
He is survived by: Sister, Marie Magill Wall of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Mary Farmer Magill of Clinton; many nieces, nephews, as well as cousins and friends in the Harriman area.
The family wishes to thank his faithful care givers as well as the church family and members of the community.
The family will have a graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors at graveside.
Anyone not able to attend the graveside can come to Holley Gamble Funeral Home and sign the register book.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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ROBERT WAYNE RUTHERFORD
September 23, 2019
Robert Wayne Rutherford, better known as Robbie, 41, Clinton, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
He loved his family. Robbie enjoyed fishing, playing video games, and loved music.
Robbie was preceded in death by: Mother, Charlene Foust; daughter, Serena Rutherford; and brother, James Charles Rutherford; grandparents, Fayetta Rutherford, and Charles Allen.
Robbie is survived by: Father and step-mother, Rickey and Syble Rutherford of Clinton; wife, Jennifer Rutherford of Lake City; son, Zandar Rutherford of Maryville; daughters, Shayna Rutherford of Lake City, Kaylee Rutherford of Lake City, Skyelar Rutherford of Maryville, Jaylynn Rutherford of Lake City; brothers, Rickey Lee Rutherford of Knoxville, James Dustin Rutherford of Clinton; sister, Rhiannon Rutherford of Berea, Ky.; grandparents, James and Ruby of Caryville, and Fannie Allen of Georgia; special aunts, Patricia Rutherford, Rhonda Bunch, Missy Gianbolvo; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services for Robbie will be private.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements
