WANDA DARLENE WALLACE BUCKNER
February 5, 2020
Wanda Darlene Wallace Buckner, 75, Andersonville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at the Waters of Clinton.
Preceded in death by: Husband, David Lee Buckner; father, James Edwin Wallace; and sister, Nola Wallace.
She is survived by: Mother, Wanda Lee Boyd Wallace; sons, Russell (Kimberly) Buckner of Andersonville and Steven (Cheyenne) Buckner of Rocky Top; daughter, Sherri (Lee) Hamner of Andersonville; brother, Jim Ed (Sharon) Wallace of Norris; sister, Merna (Jim) Crawhorn of Andersonville; grandchildren, David, Nathan, Phillip, and Norah Hamner, Kyle Buckner, Ayreona and Kole Buckner, Jaylynn and Rebecca Baker, Riley Savage, and Jacob Robertson; special nephew, Mike Ensley of Andersonville; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2- 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
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VAUDIE JEWELL McCLELLAN
February 5, 2020
Vaudie Jewel McClellan, 88, Clinton, passed peacefully in to the arms of Jesus Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Frost Bottom to Melvin and Minnie Braden. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in earlier years and gardening and always making sure she had seed for her many birdfeeders. She loved spending time with her cat, Blacky, but most of all cooking for her family.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Elton Van McClellan; parents, Melvin and Minnie Braden; sisters, Dorothy Kidwell, Crystal Wright and Hazel Raby; brothers, Ernest, Dewey, Abnel, Leon and Donnie Braden.
She is survived by Daughter, June Carroll; granddaughter, Megan Carroll, both of Clinton; sister-in-law, Claudia Braden of Lewisburg; brother-in-law, Robert Raby of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with a service to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mike Thompson and Reverend Luther Kidwell officiating.
Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
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ROY 'RED' CLIFTON VANDERGRIFF
February 5, 2020
Roy “Red” Clifton Vandergriff, 77, Norris, formerly of the Laurel Grove Community, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at his residence.
Red was born Dec. 19, 1942, in Anderson County to the late Clyde Simpson Vandergriff and Coralee Hatmaker Vandergriff. He was a very special man. He had lots of friends and family who loved him very much. Red was always a jokester and loved the outdoors. He loved to squirrel hunt and fish. He loved racing cars, laughing, and blowing air horns at family and friends to scare them. He also loved to sit and whittle. Red enjoyed flea markets, working on his vehicles and lawn mowers when he could, and watching wrestling. He loved to feed anyone; except his Pepsi, Coke, and cakes, he didn’t like sharing those.
Survivors: Daughters, Suzanne and Marty Nelson of Rocky Top, Sandra Vandergriff and Jermey Ward of Clinton, Marie and Micheal Burgess of Oliver Springs; son, Roy and Maggie Vandergriff of Clinton; grandchildren, Joshua Nelson, Tonya Nelson, Tyler Vandergriff, Ryan Vandergriff, Gage Harness, Chad Vandergriff, Zoey Ward, Seth Burgess, Chase Burgess; great-grandchildren, Bently Gross, Luke Harness, Isaiah Harness, Kensley Harness, Alex Allen, Revan Martell; brother, Junior Vandergriff and Ruby of Johnson City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Briceville.
ELZIE MAE PATTERSON
February 5, 2020
Elzie Mae Patterson, 91, Lake City, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at her residence.
Elzie was born in Devonia on July 12, 1928, to the late Albert and Mallie Galbrith Seiber. Elzie was the oldest and a founding member of Anchor of Hope Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Albert and Mallie Seiber; husband, Calvin Coolidge Patterson; sisters, Mary J. Seiber, Elizabeth Rutherford, Rosia Lee Shepherd; brothers, Nelson Seiber and George Smith; and son, Calvin Kent Patterson.
Elzie was loved by all.
Survivors: Sons, Terry and Joyce Patterson of Clinton, Ted and Rosie Patterson of Clinton, Taffie Patterson of Cleveland, Ohio, George and Sally Patterson of Geneva Lake, Ohio; daughters, Sue and Robert Bunch of Sunbright, Anne and Mike Ruiz of Clinton, Jackie and David Kern of Orwell, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nine great-great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Josh Hawkins officiating.
Family and friends will meet at noon Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Galbrith Cemetery in the Marlow Community in Clinton for Elzie’s graveside service.
HOWARD BRUCE HARMON
February 3, 2020
Howard Bruce Harmon, 82, Clinton, went to his heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020.
He was a member at Clinch River Baptist Church, and was a welder by trade.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Howard and Lassie Harmon; son, Randall Bruce Harmon; in-laws, Earl and Louise Turner.
Survived by: Wife of 62 years, Bobbie Harmon; son, Billy (Julie) Harmon; brother, Charles (Joyce) Harmon; grandchildren, Dustin (Michelle) Norman, Brandon Harmon, Lindsey (Chris) Buckner, and Miranda (Ryan) Spivey; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; niece, Kim (Jason) Moore; nephews, David (April) Harmon, Mike and Tim Padgett; sister-in-law, Jodie Turner.
Special thanks to Jodie, Tammy Braden, Mike and family for their ongoing support and care of Bruce and Bobbie.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Clinch River Baptist Church in Lake City. The Funeral Service will follow visitation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Clinch River Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Byrge, the Rev. Darryl Arender, the Rev. Larry Webster and the the Rev. Toby Downey. The Interment will be held at noon Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City.
BILLY RAY BOSHEARS
February 3, 2020
Billy Ray Boshears, born Sept. 18, 1956, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 3, 2020.
He was a faithful member at Bryams Fork Baptist Church. He served and loved the Lord with all his heart and left this world with a great testimony. He was a dedicated nurse for more than 25 years at Summitt View of Lake City, where he ran their Alzheimer’s Unit (Greenbriar). He also received the Caring Hearts Award from Alzheimer’s Inc.
He was preceded in death by: Father, Charles William Boshears; and brother, Frank Boshears.
Billy is survived by: Two loving daughters, Mary Ridenour and husband Jason, Jennifer Collins and husband Junior; four grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Hanna Ridenour, Daniel Collins, Savannah Collins and Jacob Ridenour; mother, Anna Belle Boshears; and sister, Martha Braden and husband Gary; a host of nieces and nephews; and his special little dog, Sparkles, who never left his side.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Copeland and the Rev. Justin Howard officiating.
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GARY JOE OSBORNE
February 2, 2020
Gary Joe Osborne, 57, Clinton, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Dec. 3, 1962, in Oak Ridge to Charles “Jack” Osborne and Helen Elizabeth Elliott. Gary was a graduate of Clinton High School. He enjoyed landscaping, woodworking and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Gary also had a love of animals and always rescued or helped those in need.
He was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Charles Useful and Dessie Lorene Osborne and George and Edith Troutman Elliott Sr.
Survivors: Loving parents, Charles “Jack” and Helen Osborne of Clinton; sister, Tammy Crass and husband Dana of Kingston; ex-wife, Julie Osborne of Clinton; stepchildren, Ashley Wesley of Oak Ridge, Devin Rainwater of Oak Ridge; grandchildren, Izaiah Ladner, Skyler Ladner and Aliyah Ladner; niece, Heather Born of Philadelphia; several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members and special friends.
The family held a graveside service at noon Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden in Powell with Cleo Elliott officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Anderson County Animal Shelter at 100 North main Street, Suite 127, Clinton, TN 37716.
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CHARLES WILLIAM GROOVER
January 31, 2020
Charles William Groover, the son of Mildred McLeod Groover and John M. Groover Sr., passed away Jan. 31, 2020, at the age of 93.
His wife, Phyllis Davis Groover and beloved daughter, Cathy Groover Lawless, preceded him in death. Brothers John and Henry (Charlsie) passed away earlier.
Charles grew up in the economically depressed period of the 1930’s on a farm in Madison County, Fla. He loved sports. He graduated from high school in 1944. He was a member of the University of Florida football team before departing for Germany in the U.S. Army during World War II in 1944. After leaving the Army, Charles was credit manager at Sears Roebuck & Co., Selma, Ala. He then returned to college and graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1951 with a degree in business administration. Charles was employed in security management at the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge from 1951 until retiring in 1984.
He coached Clinton Optimist football, basketball and baseball for 15 years, and was an active member of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church for much of his adult life.
He is survived by: Children, Gary (Sayona), Greg, and Mark (Melanie); son-in-law, Wayne Lawless; grandchildren, Courtney (Kevin) Hunt, Tyler (fiancée Valerie) Hodge, Mattie (Trey) Shoemaker, Alex Lawless, Emily Lawless, Anna Groover, Nick Groover, and Mary Groover; great-grandchildren, Ethan Hunt, Wyatt Hodge, Caleb Wolfe, Olivia Hodge, and LillyAnn Shoemaker; and many other beloved relatives including sister-in-law, Janice (Bud) Rogers, nieces and nephews and cousins including his and his wife’s side of the family.
Charles wants to sincerely thank many people, family members, Clinton Optimist Club, all the Optimist youth, and medical personnel who helped him live a wonderful life. Charles believed in God and the Creation, his family, country and humanity. He hoped to see everyone again including his beloved pets.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements and private services will be scheduled at a later date.
