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.
www.holleygamble.com
STELLA JONES
October 2, 2018
Stella Jones, 77, Clinton, passed away Oct. 2, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Stella was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church. Throughout her life Stella loved working around her home place and taking care of her family. Stella was a healthcare provider and took care of many elderly residents at their home in Anderson County.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Charlie and Sarah Long Jones; brothers, Marshall, Ralph, Clyde, Roy, John, and Charles Jr. Jones; sister, Mary Gerline Dye.
She is survived by: Sisters, Clara Elizabeth Jones of Clinton, Helen Sue Rust of Clinton; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her graveside service will follow at RW Long Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Day officiating.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
CLIFFORD WILSON
October 2, 2018
Clifford Wilson, 78, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Parkwest Medical Center. Knoxville.
Clifford was a member and Chairman of Deacons at South Clinton Baptist Church. Clifford and his wife Cora Lee owned and operated Wilson Wrought Iron in South Clinton for 46 years. Throughout his life he loved woodworking and gardening, where he loved educating his daughters about gardening.
He was preceded in death by: Loving wife, Cora Lee Wilson; grandson, Justin Stair; seven brothers; and three sisters.
He is survived by: Daughters, Sandy Stooksbury and husband Doug of Clinton, Vicki Smith of Clinton, Tammy Daniel and husband David of Claxton; grandchildren, Ashley Foust and husband Matthew, Shelby Culver and husband Tyler, Kelcey Smith, Brandon Daniel and wife Salem, Joseph “Joey” Daniel and wife Kayla, Jaden Daniel; great-grandchildren, Abby, Emerie, and Micah; three expected great-grandchildren; sister, Una V. Hammer ; sisters-in-law, Mary Cate and husband Cecil, Jo Ann Hill and husband Jack; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at South Clinton Baptist Church with funeral services to follow with the Rev. Roger Pugh officiating.
His graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to South Clinton Baptist Church Food Pantry, 1000 Clinch Avenue, Clinton, TN 37716.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
KENNETH EVERETTE McCARTY
October 1, 2018
Kenneth Everette McCarty, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all his loving family Oct. 1, 2018.
He was a faithful member of Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy, a 32nd Degree Mason, past member of the Optimist Club of Clinton with memories of him in the donut booth at the fair making donuts for many years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green University in 1951, now known as Western Kentucky State University. He was a retiree of Tennessee Valley Authority where he was employed in 1951 after graduating college, retiring in 1988 as Supervisor of Voucher Auditing.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Floyd and Julia Elizabeth McCarty; brothers, Estel, Woodrow, Ivon, Elgin and Carver; sisters, Marie Hall, Thelma Lee McCarty, and Clarissa Geneva Hashbarger.
Kenneth is survived by: Wife, Sharon A. McCarty, sons, Kenneth C. McCarty and wife Heather, David E. McCarty and wife Vinessa; granddaughter, Gabrielle; grandson, Zachery and Hayden, Robert McCarty and wife Nova; daughter, Sandra J. McCarty Hoesli and husband Ryan and their son grandson Carter; brother, James B. McCarty and wife Marie; great-grandsons, Evan and Landon; sisters-in-law, Eva Marie McCarty, Ruth McCarty. several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at Memorial United Methodist Church with funeral services to follow with the Rev. Donna Hester officiating.
Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at Sunset Cemetery with full military honors and masonic service at graveside.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
