VIENNA MARY ALICE HICKS
January 27, 2019
Vienna Mary Alice Hicks, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jan. 27, 2019.
She was born on April 10, 1948, in Oneida to her parents, Dr. William Lee Pyle and Laura Pyle. She married Curtis Hicks in 1965 and had five children. Her favorite past times were spending time with her family, reading her Bible, tending to her garden, and taking care of her dog, Nikita.
She is survived by: Children, Charles, Sherry, Stephanie, and Jeff; brother, John Pyle; uncle, J.C. Slaven; and sons-in-law, Bill, Derek, and Brad.
She was predeceased by: Beloved son, Wesley Hicks; and husband, Curtis.
She has five grandchildren: Michael Sharp, Samara Sharp, Jax Sharp, Desire Best, and Tessa Best.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Service to be held following visitation at 3 p.m. with graveside service to follow at Norris Memorial Gardens.
DONALD JAMES ZENNER
January 25, 2019
Donald James Zenner, 87, Clinton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at his home.
He was a loving husband and proud father of three sons. Donald enjoyed sporting events and watching his sons play. He was a veteran and after 21 years he retired from the United States Air Force. Donald also retired from the postal service after 17 years. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and loved to travel. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Clinton, where he was a Knight of Columbus for 68 years.
Donald was preceded in death by: Parents, Frank and Cecilia Zenner; and sister, Monica Svendsen.
Donald is survived by: Wife of 66 years, Ruth Zenner of Clinton; sons, Donald Zenner Jr, of Oak Ridge, Frank Zenner and wife Mary of Union Grove, Wisc., and Wayne Zenner of Knoxville; sister, Fran Pivek; granddaughters, Deanna Zenner Andritsch and husband Aaron of Sturtevant, Wisc., and Ashley Zimmerman and husband Zac of Union Grove, Wisc.; one great-granddaughter, Aubrey Andritsch; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Donald’s family received his friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton. His funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, St. Therese Catholic Church in Clinton, with Father Richard officiating.
Donald’s interment followed his funeral mass at Baker Forge Memorial Cemetery in LaFollette, with full military honors.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
SHARON ALLEN STOOKSBURY
January 25, 2019
Sharon Allen Stooksbury, 59, Andersonville, passed away at her residence Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Sharon retired from TVA after 24 years and was born Dec. 6, 1959, to the late William Jarvis Jr. and Dorotha Wilson Jennings. Throughout her life Sharon was an avid antique collector who loved going to yard sales.
She is survived by: Children, Jessica husband Michael Stansberry Jr., Russell Allen; brother, Sidney Jarvis; sister, Shelia Jarvis; grandchildren, Michael Stansberry, III, Caleb Bollinger and Gabriella Allen; special friend, Dennis Stooksbury; several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Anderson Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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CAPT. ROSEMARY MARINER
January 24, 2019
Captain Rosemary Mariner, United States Navy, Retired, died Jan. 24, 2019, in the fifth year of her battle with ovarian cancer, with her husband and wingman of 40 years by her side. She was 65.
Born in Harlingen, Texas, raised in San Diego, Calif., she graduated from Purdue University with a degree in aeronautics at 19. Captain Mariner was one of the first eight women selected to fly military aircraft in 1973. After flight training in 1974, she became the Navy's first female jet pilot flying the A-4C and the A-7E Corsair II. She moved to the Naval Weapons Center in China Lake, then Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 5. For sea duty, in 1982 she reported aboard USS Lexington, where she qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer.
In 1990, she became the first woman to command a military aviation squadron, VAQ-34, based at the Pacific Missile Test Center at Pt. Mugu, Calif. She attended the National War College in Washington, DC, earning a masters in National Security Strategy, and served on the Staff of the Joint Chiefs in the Pentagon. Her final military assignment was as the Chairman of the Joint Chief's Chair in Military Strategy at the National War College, before retiring in 1997. Throughout her career, Captain Mariner was both willing to serve as a mentor to others and deeply grateful to the men and women who enabled her to pursue her dreams. She was instrumental in the repeal of restrictions on women serving in combat.
In retirement, Captain Mariner was a resident scholar at the Center for the Study of War and Society at the University of Tennessee in the History Department, where she taught classes in military history, emphasizing the intersections of war and conscience. She continued to serve as an advisor on national defense policy and women's integration into the military for ABC News, PBS and the Department of the Navy. A voracious reader and an eager academic, she devoted herself to a love of knowledge. In recent years, this included the disease which took her life, which she sought to understand as fully as possible. As expected, she tenaciously fought an implacable foe to the end. She lived in Norris, with her husband, retired Navy Commander Tommy Mariner, and their daughter, Emmalee, who attends Duke University.
The family will receive friends from 10 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Norris United Methodist Church, with a funeral to follow at 11 AM. Funeral mass will be at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with full military graveside service to follow at New Loyston Cemetery.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family will accept donations to Sacred Ground Residential Hospice.
VERA JO HENEGAR
January 22, 2019
Vera Jo Higdon Henegar, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Jan. 22, 2019.
She was preceded in death by: Husband of 66 years, William Howard Henegar Sr., who passed away Dec 17, 2018; and her parents, Carl and Iona Higdon of LaFollette.
She is survived by: Children, Marilyn Giles (Smitty), Deborah Smith (Scott), and William Henegar Jr (Sheri); grandchildren, Kelly Reed, Charlie Giles, Terry Smith, Jodie Desmond (Ryan), and Jordan Henegar; and great-grandchildren, Mason Reed, Tucker and Carly Desmond; brothers, Jack Higdon (Liz), Jerry Higdon (Becky), Ron Higdon (Peggye), Sam Higdon (Pam), and Bill Cox (Syondra); and many more extended family members.
Vera taught school for 37 years, from second grade to high school, teaching in Tennessee, Georgia, Indiana, and the Oslo American School in Oslo, Norway, as she traveled with her husband in the Army. She was very active in her church, Memorial United Methodist, where she led Sunday school, and managed the Memorial Scholarship Fund. She was also an avid bridge player. Her passion was her involvement in the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honorary teachers’ organization where she was president several times of her local chapter, Tennessee State President from 2001-2003, and chairman of several international committees.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their loving care during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Vera Jo Henegar Scholarship Fund – Pi Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Donations can be mailed to K. B. Benedict, PO Box 355, Knoxville, TN 37901
The family will receive friends at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Clinton from 4 – 6 p.m.Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, with the funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Donna Hester officiating. Vera’s interment will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lafollette at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.
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HAROLD DEAN BRAY
January 21, 2019
Harold Dean Bray, 64, Clinton, passed away Jan. 21, 2019, at his residence.
Harold was born May 14, 1954, in Devonia to the late Willis and Elsie Phillips Bray. Harold was a coal miner. He was a member of Grave Hill Baptist Church. He lived on the lake and loved fishing in his back yard. He also loved Tennessee football, playing pool, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by: Brother, Paul Bray; and sisters, Pauline McMahan Wicks, Shirley Faye Bray, Peggy Sue Wolanin, and Freida Foust.
Survivors: Daughter, Stacia Leffew and Brent of Oliver Springs; brother, Herbert Bray and Jewell of Clinton; sister, Annette Lane and Ray of Clinton; grandchildren, Lindsay and Dylan Shackelford of Knoxville, Nathan and Baylee Leffew of Oliver Springs, Noah Leffew of Oliver Springs, Nevaeh Leffew of Oliver Springs; great-grandchildren, Kylan Shackelford and Kora Shackelford; brother-in-law, Lee Wicks; sister-in-law, Lynn Bray; special cousins, Julian and Vicky Daughtery; and a host of nieces, and nephews, and many other family members and friends.
Visitation was from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.
MARYLIN ANN LEINART
January 20, 2019
Marilyn Ann Leinart, 67, Greeneville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at East Tennessee Group Home.
Marilyn was born June 16,1951, in Knoxville to the late Q.V. Leinart and Marilyn Ruth Harmon. She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. She lived a good life, loved people and going places.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors: Brother, Quentin Leinart of Lake City; aunt, Faye Burris and Ben of Lake City.
Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Norton officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at Campbell Memorial Garden in Lafollette for interment.
DANIEL EUGENE POORE
January 20, 2019
Daniel Eugene Poore “Papaw”, age 73, of Briceville, TN gained his heavenly wings on January 20th, 2019. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He enjoyed fishing, dirt car racing and loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by all those who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Reba Poore; parents, John and Dorthea Poore; siblings, Johnny Roger “JR” Poore, Benny Poore, Muriel Poore, Geneva Shaun, Mary Cox, Faye Phillips, Louise Cox and special friend, Howard Dagley.
Danny is survived by his three loving children, daughter, Angelia Gordon (Bill) of Powell, TN ; daughter, Penny Harness of Briceville, TN; son, Daniel Eugene Poore Jr (Kristina) of Briceville, TN; grandchildren, Casey Harness, Phillip “Skipper” Harness, Joshua and Shala Fairchild, Hannah and Tyler Wilkerson, Jamie Poore, Shelby Poore and Jessi Gordon; great grandchildren, McKenzie Cable, Isabelle and Avery Fairchild, Hartlee Wilkerson, Justin Dunaway; special friends, Tommie Purcell and Charlie Kennedy; many special nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 5-7PM with the funeral service to follow with Rev. Jimmy Seiber officiating. Interment will be held at Brown’s Flat Cemetery Friday, January 25, 2019 at 12 noon. www.holleygamble.com
