SAMMIE WILLIAM MILES
October 12, 2018
Sammie William Miles, 84, Briceville, passed away Oct. 12, 2018, at his residence.
Sammie was born in Anderson County, Jan. 16, 1934, to the late Charlie F. and Mable Kelly Miles. Sammy was a truck driver for Leroy Mays Trucking. Sammie was a member of the Crystal Lodge F&AM #616, past Master Coal Creek Chapter #155, and member of Coal Creek Lodge #492, where he was a 50-year member.
In addition to his parents, Sammie was preceded in death by: Wife, Trula Miles; brother, Charles Miles Jr.; sisters, Pat Lindsay, Fay Saldona, and Mary Wade; and son-in-law, Mike Hammons.
Survivors: Wife, Angela Fay Sharp Miles of Briceville; children, Michael Miles and wife Lousie of LaFollette, Mark Miles and wife Melissa of Lake City, Teresa Hammons of Benton; brother, Johnny Miles and wife Doris of Clinton; sisters, Lena Beach of Briceville, Linda Parks of LaFollette; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren
Visitation was held from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
A Masonic Service took place prior to the 7 p.m. funeral service.
The funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Sharp and the Rev. Charlie Green officiating.
Family and Friends met at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home and went in procession to Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton for a 1 p.m. graveside service.
CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN DesMARAIS
October 11, 2018
Christopher Austin DesMarais passed away Oct. 11, 2018.
He was the son of Philip O. and Jackie DesMarais III of Norris, and Michele DesMarais and Bruce Landrey of Portland, Ore.
Christopher attended the Webb School in Knoxville and graduated from Northwest Academy in Portland. He was an avid outdoorsman, an expert skier and mountain biker, and enjoyed fishing. He spent many joyful hours on the slopes, trails and streams in Tennessee, Oregon, and Utah.
Christopher worked at Kimball’s Jewelers in Knoxville. He started as an apprentice jeweler, but his work ethic, professionalism, and outgoing personality soon had him promoted to sales professional. He recently passed the Gemological Institute of America exam to become a certified gemologist. In addition to designing and making jewelry, Christopher’s creative side extended to photography and painting. Many freight cars on the west and east coasts display the fruits of his creativity.
Christopher was kind-hearted and caring. He recently adopted an abused Husky from Paws and Badges, and it was thriving under his care.
In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by: Brother, Brandon Wheeler of San Diego, Calif., sisters, Claire Quick-Landrey and Noelle Quick-Landrey of Portland, Ore.; and many, many friends in Knoxville, Portland, and Park City.
A celebration of Christopher’s life with family and friends was held at 1930 Mountain Road in Andersonville, from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, and another is planned for Portland.
For those who would like to help celebrate Christopher, the family suggests donations to Paws and Badges in his memory.
YOSHIKO NAKADATE LEINART
October 10, 2018
Yoshiko Nakadate Leinart, 83, wife of Ronnie E. Leinart, of Greenville, S.C., died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018.
Born in Tokyo, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Masayoshi and Yama Higurashi Nakadate.
Yoshiko was of the Soka Gakkai International faith.
In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by: Two daughters, Cathy Burke (Jeff) and Janet Perdue (Mike); a son, Randy E. Leinart (Tammy); five grandchildren, Alan Burke, Rayne Leinart, Samantha Leinart, Landon Perdue, and Mason Perdue; and a great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Burke.
A visitation will be held from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown with a Buddhist prayer service to follow at 6 p.m. in the Downtown chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 301 University Ridge #5850, Greenville, S.C., 29601.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
BERNICE PHILLIPS PATTERSON
October 10, 2018
Bernice Phillips Patterson, LaFollette, passed away Oct. 10, 2018.
Bernice loved her family. Bernice was a member of the Tuppertown Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star Sunrise Chapter 364 of Petros.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Burley and Lina Phillips of Devonia; husband, Ervin Patterson; sons, Jr., and Benny Patterson; brothers, Billy, Alvin Ray, Burley Jr., and Ted Phillips; and sisters, Inez Worley, Helen Faye Phillips, and Margaret Edwards.
Mrs. Patterson is survived by: Daughter, Shenia (Kenneth) Farmer of LaFollette; son, James (Pearlene) Patterson of Oliver Springs; daughter-in-law, Annette Patterson of Tazewell, Va.; five grandchildren, Jamie (Carrie) Patterson of Rockwood, Christy (Timmy) Tinker of Oliver Springs, Bradley Farmer of LaFollette, Benji (April) Patterson of Tazewell, Va., Jason (Brandon) Patterson of Schenectady, N.Y.; eight great-grandchildren; Tyler Kindrick, Tyler Melton, Katie and Kara Patterson, Gavin and Gabrielle Farmer, Alexia and Allison Patterson; and two great-great-grandchildren, Rylie Blayke Kindrick and Joseph Walker; sister, Ruby Phillips of Lake City; brothers, Gene (Linda) Phillips of Oliver Springs, Michael Phillips (John) Gronley of Mt. Hamilton, Cali.
Bernice also had a group of special friends: Brenda and Steve Miller, Vickie and Ronnie Claiborne, and Brenda Lou and Gary West.
Visitation was held from 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Phillips and Pastor Justin Phillips officiating.
Interment followed the funeral service at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton.
JESSE STEVEN LONG
October 8, 2018
Jesse Steven Long, 47, Clinton, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at his home.
He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. Jesse was proud of his family and enjoyed family get-togethers. He enjoyed going to the lake, hunting and sports, over all, football was his favorite. Jesse was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton.
Jesse is survived by: Wife, Amanda Long of Clinton; father, William “David” Long of Rocky Top; mother, Ann Long of Oak Ridge; son, Billy Long of Clinton; daughter, Elizabeth Long of Clinton; brother, George Long of Andersonville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jesse’s family received his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. His celebration of life followed at 8 p.m., all in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with Pastor Mike Thompson officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
FRANK EDWARD MORRIS
October 7, 2018
Frank Edward Morris, 64, Heiskell, passed away Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Ga.
He was a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Frank was an avid fan of the University of Tennessee football, loved to golf, hunt, fish and read.
Frank was preceded in death by: Parents, John and Lillian Morris; son, Frank Morris Jr., grandson, Dakota Tyrell Thomas; and brother, John Morris III.
Frank is survived by: Wife of 44 years, Gilda Morris of Heiskell; son, John “Busty” Morris of Heiskell; daughters, Elaine Thomas of Heiskell, and Patience Lane and husband Scott of Andersonville; brother, Wayne Morris of Texas; sisters, Lillian ”Cissy” Morris of Heiskell, Susan Koester and husband Louis of Powell, Theresa Weaver and husband Carl Jr. of Heiskell, Diana McClure and husband Claud “Shorty” of Andersonville, and Kathleen Cantrell and husband Mike of Heiskell; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Frank’s family received his friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, followed by his celebration of life at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with Robert Jones officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
ANDREW ‘DREW’ SAMUEL FOUST
October 3, 2018
Andrew "Drew" Samuel Foust, 32, Rocky Top, passed away Oct 3, 2018.
Survived by: Wife, Keri Foust; stepchildren, Minka and Bethany Robertson of Onieda; mother, Angel Foust; brother, Daniel and wife Jessica Foust; nephew, Connor Foust; niece, Lily Foust, all of LaFollette; grandmother, Geneva Vowell of Rocky Top; aunts, Josephine Rutherford of Rocky Top and Suvella Vowell and Doug Latham of Corryton; uncle, Terry and wife Frances Foust of Rocky Top; special family members are Kevin Hatmaker, Patricia Sykes and Billy Boyd of Rocky Top; and a beloved host of family and friends.
Hatmaker Funeral Home of Rocky Top is in charge of arrangements.
RONALD ‘RON’ LIPTAK
October 2, 2018
Ronald “Ron” Liptak, 80, Heiskell, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Ron was a veteran and Master Sgt. of the United States Air Force and served his country in the Vietnam War. Throughout his life Ron was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, John and Ester Liptak; brothers and sisters.
He is survived by: Son, John Liptak and wife Kathy of Heiskell; daughter, April Liptak of Newport News, Va.; grandchildren,Tory Sherman and husband Michael, Megan Schweinsberg; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family will have a Celebration of Life service and will be announced later by Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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