CLAUDE 'RICK' WADDELL
March 8, 2019
Claude “Rick” Waddell, 68, Caryville, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Knoxville.
He was born on Dec. 1, 1950, to the late Fred George and Vivian LaVergne Jackson Waddell in Caryville. He was a former deacon and youth leader at Vasper Baptist Church and later became a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a jokester who loved music. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball and basketball and, in his later years, watching his grandchildren play soccer. He watched wrestling and travelled with his son to wrestling matches. He loved animals, especially his cats, and enjoyed going fishing. He will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Best friends, Jim Grubb and Eddie Newport; aunt, Shirley Damesworth; uncle, Harry Waddell; along with several other aunts and uncles.
He is survived by: Wife, Glenna Waddell; son, Brian Waddell and wife Christina; grandchildren, Samuel Waddell and Gavin Waddell; sister, Carolyn Stooksbury and husband Maurice; niece, Kelli Hayes and husband Tony; great-nephews, Jackson Hayes, and Jacob Hayes; uncles, Howell Jackson, and Glenn Jackson; several in-laws, nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Jesse Buell and the Rev. Clarence Duncan officiating. Graveside services will be at the Waddell Cemetery in Caryville at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
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ELY SMITH COOK
March 7, 2019
Ely Smith Cook, 95, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the home of her beloved daughter, Carol Wolfenbarger, in Knoxville.
She was born on April 20, 1923, in Tazewell to the late Hence and Dovie Bull Smith. Ely was a passionate caregiver and devoted wife to her late husband, Clyde Cook, Sr. She loved gardening, cooking and baking for others, ministering shut-ins, and spending time with friends and family. She never passed over a needy animal. She loved joking and laughing.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Clyde Cook Sr.; granddaughter, Deborah Cook; grandsons, Andy and Gabriel Hasbrouck; siblings, Dester Smith, Tim Smith, T.H. Smith, John Smith, Versie Bowman, and Vasey Cunningham.
She is survived by: Son, Clyde Cook Jr. and wife Betty Jeffers Cook of Clinton; daughters, Jean Cook Pope and husband Buddy Pope of Louisville, Carol Cook Wolfenbarger and husband Gary Wolfenbarger of Karns; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
The family held a graveside service at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Pastor Jimmy Ault officiating.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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PARLIE B KIDWELL
March 6, 2019
Parlie B. Kidwell, 98, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
She was a member of Moran Baptist Church and was born Sept. 14, 1920, to the late Will and Nettie Sharp. Throughout her life Parlie loved cooking, canning, and cooking for her family.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: First husband, Clifton Smith; second husband, Clyde Kidwell; sisters, Eva Tidwell, Phyllis Goodman; brother, Luther Sharp; son, Ray Smith; stepchildren, Joyce, Shirley, and Brenda; sons-in-law, Carl Hicks and Clarence Jones.
She is survived by: Children, Carl Smith and wife Jessica, Lillie Canaday and husband George, Jolene Jones, Parlie Hicks; grandchildren, Anita Jones, Sam Jones, James Canaday, and Cari Queener; seven great-grandchildren; stepchildren, June Carroll, Linda White, and the Rev. Luke Kidwell; several nieces, nephews, and step great-grandchildren.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her funeral services followed in the chapel with the Rev. Luke Kidwell officiating. Parlie’s graveside was at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2019, at the Smith Family Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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WILLIAM W. HARMON
March 3, 2019
William W. Harmon passed away Sunday March 3, 2019, at Tennova Hospital North.
He was the loving husband of 66 years to Violet Taylor Harmon, Jacksboro; father to Mike Harmon (Angela), Archer Harmon (Robert), and the late Cierra Harmon; grandfather to London Yerta, Keenan Harmon, Monet Brinkman and Kala Rosenbaum; brother to Betty Harmon Hawkins, Samuel Jack Harmon and Roy Lee Harmon, and the late Woodrow Harmon, Shirley Harmon.
William was preceded in death by: Parents, Samuel Scott Harmon and Bessie Isabell Harmon.
William was drafted into the Army in 1952 and obtained the rank of Corporal and finished his service with an honorable discharge. After leaving the Army, William wanted a better opportunity and moved to Toledo, Ohio, and worked for Aklin Stamping Division of Tecumseh and retired in 1988. William was active in Barton Smith Masonic Lodge for 60 years and Crystal Lodge #616 F&AM, and was a proud member of his local UAW.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday March 6, 2019, with Masonic Service to follow at Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 S. Main Street, Rocky Top, with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.
Interment will be held at Campbell County Memorial Garden at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, with Military Honors provided by Campbell County Honor Guard.
You may also view William’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
ALFRED ADKINS
March 3, 2019
Alfred Adkins, 89, Clinton, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born Oct. 28, 1929, in Isom, Ky., to the late Elzy and Mary Stidham Adkins. Alfred was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 333 in Sun Prairie, Wisc., and the VFW. He retired from General Telephone after 20-plus years of faithful service. Alfred enjoyed working outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, Alfred was preceded in death by: Wife, Maggie Adkins; siblings, Raymond Adkins, Roman Adkins, Roland Adkins, Renavae Cornett, Refa Williams, Geneva Young and Faye Wallace.
Survived by: Son, Bradley Adkins and wife Carey of Nekoosa, Wisc.; aughters, Yvonne Lambert and husband Mark of Pilot Mountain, N.C., Rochelle Dushack and husband Pat of Sun Prairie, Wisc.; sister, Carolene Sexton and husband Randall “Tommy” of Clinton; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
The family would like to thank Carolene and Tommy Sexton, Judy and Bobby Dodd, Ania Williams and his Parish of St. Therese for their love and care.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church of Clinton at 11 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2019, with Father Julius officiating.
Alfred’s interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Garden with full military honors presented by Campbell County Honor Guard.
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WILLIE LEE EDWARDS
March 2, 2019
Willie Lee Edwards, also known as “Sugar Bear,” 77, Clinton, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge.
He loved to cook and feed people, and was well loved by everybody. Willie loved the Lord and was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Clinton.
Willie was preceded in death by: Parents, D.C. and Jenny B. Edwards; father, Dewey Anderson Jr.; son, David Edwards (Popcorn); brother, Derick Bates; and sister, Diane Ford.
Willie is survived by: Sons, Willie Edwards Jr of Chattanooga, Byron Fredricks of Florida; daughters, Gladys (Gina) Wills of Rockford, Ill., Greta Hollingsworth of Rockford, Ill., Kimberly Gibson of Clinton, and Kimberly Fields of Dalton, Ga.; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Veronica (Sue) Bates, Connie Bates, Tonette Thrift, Pam Thomas, Nette Anderson, Connie Soles, and Tracy Scruggs; brothers, William Bates, Dewey Anderson III, William Alexander; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Willie’s family would like to give a special thanks to his sister, Sue Bates, step-mother, Vera Anderson, and David Edwards “Popcorn” mother, Sara Ann.
Willie’s family will receive his friends from 4 – 5 p.m. with his funeral service following at 5 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Clinton, Saturday, March 9, 2019, with Pastor William Caldwell officiating. His interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
CHRIS J. CASERTA
March 2, 2019
Chris J. Caserta, 95, Oak Ridge, formerly of Marion, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March2, 2019, at The Waters of Clinton in Clinton.
Chris was born to the late Bartolo and Antonia (Maniaci) Caserta on Dec. 10, 1923, in Marion, Ohio. A World War II Veteran, Chris served in the Navy on Seaplane Tender APV 30, USS San Pablo in the Pacific Theater. He was a painter by trade working for himself. He loved to attend sulky races, play Scrabble, play pool, and enjoy breakfasts at Patty Weller’s restaurant, both in Downtown Marion. Of Italian Sicilian decent, he enjoyed making wine with sons-in-law, Steve and Dave, and making Italian sausage with his brother, Jim. Chris and his wife, Dorothy, former members of Hicks and Chicks Square Dance Club, enjoyed square dancing for quite some time before moving to Tennessee.
Chris is survived by: Children, Christine (Dave) Bond of Knoxville, Doris (Steve) Schwartz of Marion, Ohio, Chris J. Caserta of Clinton, and Doreen (Jay) Mooney of Belton, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding Chris in death was: Wife, Dorothy Lucille (Rentschler) Caserta, March 26, 2002; parents; brothers, Charles, Tony, Bert and James; sisters, Jean Puglisi, Josephine Elliott, Rosemary Stidham, and Eleanor Sabbach.
Private family graveside services will be held in Tennessee handled by Jones Mortuary in Clinton.
Special thanks to University of Tennessee Medical Center Hospice, The Waters of Clinton and Jones Mortuary.
Condolences can be sent to www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
Memorials are preferred to the Wounded Warrior Project in his memory at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org
JEFFREY NORRIS HODGE
February 27, 2019
Jeffrey Norris Hodge, 43, Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 6, 1976, to James and Carol Sue Hodge in Cleveland, Ohio. His hobbies included collecting and shooting guns and working on cars. He also enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns play football. Jeff loved to make people laugh and lived life to the fullest. He will be dearly missed.
He is preceded in death by: Father, James Hodge; grandparents, Leonard and Lou Jackson, and Dorothy and Phil Finley; and cousin, Brian Hooks.
He is survived by: Sons, J.J. Hodge, and Jackson Hodge; mother, Carol Hodge; fiancé, Shena; sister, Pam Wilson and husband Steve; nephew, Tyler Wilson and wife Andrea; niece, Molly Wilson; beloved pets, Penny and Nelson; and a host of other beloved family and friends.
The family received friends from 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top with a funeral service following at 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, P.O. Box 88, Rocky Top, TN, 37769.
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