CORDIS BYRGE
October 19, 2018
Cordis Byrge, 76, Devonia, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at his residence.
Cordis was born April 14, 1942, in Campbell County to the late Ellis Byrge and Monnie Leab Byrge. Cordis was a coal miner. He was a member of Free Communion. He enjoyed building, working with wood, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Cordis was preceded in death by his brother, Guy Byrge.
Survivors: Wife of 51 years, Jurline Byrge; son, Michael and wife Rhonda of Devonia; grandchildren, Madison, Rebecca, Hollianna, Zachary, Daniel, and Jackson; brothers, Verldon and Michelle Byrge of Clinton, Early and Mary Byrge of Sunbright; sisters, Georgia Lee and Odis Phillips of New River, Christine and Ray Young of Wartburg; special friends, Patricia Seiber, Mickey Robinson, Fred Ward, Roy Burchfield, and Randy Daugherty.
Cordis had many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends and family members dear to him.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Seiber Cemetery in New River.
JERRY D. GOINS
October 19, 2018
Jerry D. Goins, 71, Knoxville, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Park West Medical Center following an extended battle with respiratory illness.
As a child, he grew up in the Claxton Community in Anderson County where he attended Edgemoor Baptist Church. Jerry graduated from Clinton High School in 1966 where he played trumpet in the CHS Band. After graduation, Jerry joined the U. S. Air Force serving his country from 1966 - 1970. He was stationed at Seward Air Force Base, Smyrna, Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, and in Vietnam. He was a Vietnam Veteran. While stationed at Seward in Smyrna, Jerry met the love of his life, Brenda. They were married in 1970 and the couple have two daughters, Stacey and Chanda.
Jerry’s career field was industrial maintenance. He retired from Gerdau Ameristeel at age 60 due to respiratory illness after 20 years of service.
Jerry was preceded in death by: Parents, L. S. Goins and Flossie Goins; and twin brother, Gary Goins.
He leaves to cherish his memory: Beloved wife of 48 years Brenda; two children, Stacey and Chanda; grandchildren, Logan Jackson, Kristina Jackson Knight, Melissa Hensley and her sons, Levi and Collin; one great-grandson, Blu Knight; sister, Jan and her husband Ed Hall and their son, Blake.
He will also be missed by his little dog, a Shih Tzu named Maddie.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, with the funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Doyle Wolfenbarger will be officiating. The burial will follow with military honors at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Edgemoor Road in the Claxton community.
The family thanks the staff of Statcare Pulmonary Group and the step down unit of Park West Medical Center for their exceptional compassionate care during Jerry's extended battle with respiratory illness.
An online guest book may be signed at weatherfordmortuary.com
MICHAEL JOSEPH MARTIN
October 18, 2018
Michael Joseph Martin, 66, Caryville, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was a member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church and was on his twenty-ninth time of reading the Bible in its entirety.
Michael wass preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Carylee Martin.
Survivors: Wife of 31 years, Gail Martin; sons, Todd (BreAnna Adkins) Martin, Chris (Sara) Martin; grandchildren, Caleb Shephard, Zoe Wright, Joshua Martin, Brooklyn Martin, Zander Martin, Lily Braden, and Sparrow Martin; brothers, Howard (Nancy) Martin, Jimmy (Susie) Martin, Lawrence (Judy) Martin; sisters, Wilma Henegar, and Diane (Odus) Maupin.
The family also thanks special caregiver and niece, Erin Goans.
Visitation will be from 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Ault and the Rev. Jason Goans officiating.
Family and friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City for an 11 a.m. graveside service.
MARTHA BARDING
October 18, 2018
Martha Barding, Kingston, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at NHC Farragut after a battle with cancer.
She was born Oct. 23, 1939, in Titusville, Fla. She worked several years for Boeing at the Kennedy Space Center. Martha also worked many years at the Roane County Court House as a secretary in the Register of Deeds office. She and her husband, Butch, donated land and formed South of the River Volunteer Fire Department where she held numerous positions over the years and remained very involved as long as her health permitted.
She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and especially loved making family heirlooms for her children and grandchildren. Martha was also an avid University of Tennessee football fan and was very excited about their recent victory.
Preceded in death by: Father, Curtis Revels; mother, Lillian Strickland.
Survivors: Loving husband of 57 years, L.K (Butch) Barding of Kingston; children, Keith Barding and wife Richelle of Kingston, Tim Barding and wife Vickie of Kingston, Tammy Barding Jones and husband Todd of Knoxville; grandchildren, Stephanie, Emily, Erica, Austin, Allie, Kenny, Patrick; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Michael V, Mabry, Eastin, Brinley, Bailey, Ashlynn, Lula, and Julian; sisters, Anita Moore of Tallahassee, Fla., Janice Mazzare of Titusville, Fla.; special aunt, Aunt Zulema Hutcheson of Titusville, Fla.; a host of extended family and dear friends.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. - noon, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Fraker Funeral Home with Celebration of Life following at noon in the chapel with the Rev. Phillip Martin officiating.
Entombment will follow at Roane Memorial Gardens.
Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of local arrangements.
MARGARET ANN LANE SHARP
October 17, 2018
Margaret Ann Lane Sharp, 64, Fratersville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at her residence.
Margaret was born in Detroit, Mich., Jan. 2, 1954. She was a member of Fratersville Baptist Church. She loved to work puzzles, spending time with her grandchildren, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Margaret was preceded in death by: Father, James Euell Lane; brothers, Kenneth, Bill, Terry, and John Lane; and step-father, John H. Harmon.
Survivors: Mother, Ruby Mae Harmon of Lake City; husband, Mike Sharp of Lake City; daughters, Vickie Brown and Billy Ray of Halls, Ashley Kidwell and Alan of Halls; brothers, Randy Lane and Tammy of Lake City, Tim Lane of Florida; sister, Faye Hall of Lake City; special friend, Dorothy Phillips of Lake City, Mickey Massengill and Jeanie of Briceville, Nancy Harmon of Briceville; grandchildren, Tyler, Zade, and Madilyne.
Visitation is from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Foust and the Rev. Kenny Sharp officiating.
Family and friends will meet at noon Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City to go in procession to the Leach Cemetery in Lake City for a 1 p.m. graveside service.
REV. RICHARD ‘RICK’ L. HOWARD
October 14, 2018
Rev. Richard “Rick” L. Howard, 64, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.
He was born Nov. 27, 1953, in Anderson County to the late Rev. Berl Howard and Delberta Magnolia Wilson-Howard. Rick was a Baptist minister for 47 years. Rick pastored Westside, Long Hollow, and Cherry Bottom Baptist Church’s throughout his ministry.
He was preceded in death by: Mother, Delberta Magnolia Wilson-Howard; father, the Rev. Berl Howard; and brother, Garry Howard.
He is survived by:
Loving wife of 45 years, Nina Daugherty Howard; daughter, April Oxendine and husband Daniel Oxendine; son, the Rev. Matthew Howard and wife Keisha Howard; granddaughters, Laklee and Madison Howard; brother, Donnie and wife Billie Howard; sister-in-law, Florenda Howard; a host of family and friends.
His number one priority in life was to preach the gospel and help win souls to Calvary.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at Cherry Bottom Baptist Church in Caryville.
Interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at Walker Long Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
GLORIA LOU SHOEMAKER TAYLOR
October 14, 2018
Gloria Lou Shoemaker Taylor, 76, took her first breath in heaven Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, joining her husband the Rev. Raymond E. Taylor Jr. of 55 years.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, James Herbert Sr. and Audrey (Douglas) Shoemaker; brother, James “Jimmy” Shoemaker; as well as her in-home health nurse Kurt D. Gauler.
She is survived by: Daughter, Tina Noel Taylor Roach; son-in-law, Albert Roach Jr.; grandchildren, Albert “A.J.” and Tiffany Roach; children in Christ, Bryan and Amy Rigney; grandchildren in Christ, Ronnie and Rena Rigney; brother, Wesley Shoemaker and wife Trish; former sisters-in-law, Betsy Jernigan and Bonnie Shoemaker; nieces, Alison Shoemaker Poor (and family), Sammantha Shoemaker; nephews, Matthew Shoemaker (and family), Aaron Shoemaker, Trey Shoemaker (and wife), and Andrew Shoemaker; loving friends, Lisa Blanton, Lauren Nickleson, Marty and Phil Harbor; a host of extended family and friends.
Mrs. Taylor was a graduate of Clinton High School and Knoxville Business College. She retired from Oak Ridge and served in ministry at numerous churches with her husband the Rev. Taylor for more than 40 years in Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Mrs. Taylor was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Her services will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at the Baptist Church of Clinton with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Garrett and Bryan Rigney.
Mrs. Taylor’s interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank all of Mrs. Taylor’s caregivers for their love and caring during the last stages of her life. Special thanks to Nancy, Rebecca, Amanda, Mary and Beth her in home team, Sarah Goins, her husband’s nurse, the amazing staff at Harriman Care and Rehab and Amedisys Hospice.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
RALPH TACKETT
October 13, 2018
Ralph Tackett, 69, Picnic Hill Road, Irvine, Ky., passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at his home after a sudden illness.
He was born Oct. 5, 1949, in Lake City, and was the son of Maudie Ann Disney Tackett and the late Arvil Tackett. He was the owner of the Tackett Commercial Interiors and was a member of the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the United States Marine Reserves. He had lived in Estill County for the past 22 years.
He is survived by: Wife, Susan Jane Flinchum Tackett of Estill County; stepdaughter: Michelle (Claren) Jones of Fayette County; sister: Linda (Randy) Suddarth of Tennessee; three grandchildren, Matthew Snowden, Jacob Jones, and Emma Clare Jones.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Greg McClellan.
Burial followed in the West Irvine Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Shane Feltner, James Rutherford, James Lovings, Keith Noble, Chris Roberts, and James Barnett.
Honorary Pallbearers: Charlie Park, Bill Wilson, Bob Calder, Ralph Howell, and Jeff Tate.
