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RUTH FAYE ISABELL

Ruth Faye Isabell, 86, Lake City, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Norris Health and Rehab Center.

Ruth was born July 12, 1932, in Lake City to the late Henry Clay and Ardelia Phillips Wilson. She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, knitting, and spending time with family and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by: Parents; first husband, James Elmer Lindsay; daughter, Marsha Jean Lindsay; step-son, Charles Edward "Bubba" Isabell; and 13 brothers and sisters.

Survivors: Husband, Charles Isabell of Lake City; son, Steve Lindsay and wife Lisa of Lake City; special nephew, the Rev. Jimmy Ray Lindsay and wife Mickey of Lake City; four grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; special friend, Anne Rhea of Carthage.

Visitation was from noon – 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Lindsay and the Rev. Jack Burnette officiating.

Interment followed the funeral service Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lake City.

MADISON MARIE HAYES

Madison Marie Hayes, 16, Lake City, passed away suddenly due to an automobile accident Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Lake City.

The joy of her life was her baby, Joseph, and her best friend was her father, Chris. Madison enjoyed four-wheeling and loved to play volleyball and played for Lake City Middle School in Lake City.

Madison was preceded in death by: Papaw, Terry Hayes; and uncle, Chris Mount.

Madison is survived by: Father, Christopher Lee Hayes of Clinton; mother, Jamie Hayes of Lake City; son, Joseph Kaden Lee Hayes of Lake City; grandparents, David and Brenda Tucker of Lake City; brother, Colton Lee Hayes of Cookeville; sisters, Andrea Hayes of Lake City, and Cloe Hayes of Powell; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Madison’s family will received her friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, with her funeral service following at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton with the Rev. Jason Goins officiating.

Madison’s interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Ridgeview Baptist Church cemetery in Lake City.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com

SOUNAL GAIL BERRY

Sounal Gail Berry, better known as Gail, 61, Clinton, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.

Gail enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and volunteering at the Senior Center in Clinton. She loved to do crafts, grow flowers, and have a yard sale.

Gail was preceded in death by: Father, Leon Poore; husband, William David Berry; and sister, Donna Grace Poore.

Gail is survived by: Mother, Louise Bazel of Clinton; son, William David Berry II of Clinton; daughter, Gabrielle Sounal Land and husband Chris of Clinton; brothers, Leon Poore Jr. and wife Gloria of Knoxville, and Robert Poore of Knoxville; sister, Linda Wills of Clinton; grandchildren, Xan Ridenour, Dalton Land, and Teiarrah Land; and a host of other relatives, friends, nieces, nephews; special aunt, Joyce Carroll; and cousin, Tina Momin.

Gail’s family will receive her friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, with her funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Josh Hawkins officiating.

Gail’s interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at the Circle Cemetery in Briceville.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com

WILLIAM ‘BILL’ HUMPHREY

William “Bill” Humphrey, 89, Heiskell passed away Wednesday Nov., 21, 2018.

Preceded in death by: Wife, Frances Humphrey; mother, Ula Agnes Wilkerson; and several brothers.

Bill is survived by: Daughter, Wilma Foust of Clinton; son, Billy Wayne Humphrey and wife Patsy of Heiskell; grandson, Denver Joseph Waddell and wife Natalie; great-grandson, Tyler Waddell; brother, David Wilkerson of Heiskell; sisters, Wanda Collins of Heiskell and June Walker of Maynardville; and many nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

The family received friends from noon – 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in the Clinton Chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with services following at 2 p.m.

Interment followed in New Loyston Cemetery.

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IRENE MILLER HOPKINS

Irene Miller Hopkins, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

She was born Nov. 15, 1924, to E.G. and Martha Miller.

Irene enjoyed gardening, preparing meals for family and friends, and serving in her church community. She was a devoted member of the Clinton Church of God.

She was preceded in death by: Parents; husband of 53 years, Roy Hopkins; sisters, Greta Deatley and Mae Martin; brothers, Roy, Raleigh, and Troy Miller.

She is survived by: Son and wife, Russell and Karen Hopkins of Soddy Daisy; daughter and husband, Brenda and Michael Vowell of Clinton; grandchildren, Donnie Hopkins of Soddy Daisy, Ryan Vowell of Clinton, Vanessa Vowell of Cleveland; great-grandchildren, Morgan Hopkins of Dayton, Will and Katherine Hopkins of Soddy Daisy.

The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Clinton Church of God with the funeral immediately following. Officiating was conducted by the reverends Dwight Jenkins, Curtis Akers, James Basler, and Kelvin Stokes.

The family received friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Eastside Church of God in Corbin, Ky.

Burial followed at Cumberland Memorial Gardens in Lily with the the Rev. Randall Lee officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clinton Church of God or Eastside Church of God.

ANNA RUTH BYRGE

Anna Ruth Byrge, 80, Lake City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at Summit View of Lake City.

Anna was born April 4, 1938, to the late Fred G. and Josephine Webber Bumgardner. Anna was of the Baptist faith. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was very devoted to her family. She loved Elvis Presley, collecting dolls, and her dog, who was her baby, Dinky.

In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by: Husband, Sergeant Jackie L. Byrge; daughter, Dee Ann Byrge; sisters, Jessie L. Pride, and Jaunita Duncan; brother, Paris Bumgardner; and her son-in-law, Jonah Phillips.

Survivors: Daughters, Connie Phillips of Lake City, Linda Dabney of Lake City; brothers, Howard Bumgardner of Claxton, James Bumgardner of Clinton; sister, Arvilla Butler of North Carolina; special friend and neighbor, Ruby; many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Pleasant View Cemetery in Clinton.

FAYE BARBER

Faye Barber, 79, Lake City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at her home.

Faye was born Aug. 19, 1939, in Lake City to the late Jack and Bessie Hawkins Barber. Faye was a member of the Fraterville Baptist church. She loved music, dancing, taking care of people and talking. Faye collected tiny trinkets and enjoyed baking.

In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by: Sisters, Kathleen Daugherty, Ruby Wilson, Helen Sharp, Patsy Burris, Pauline Harmon; brothers, J.B., Tommy and Lee Barber and Johnny Harmon.

Survivors: Special family, Amanda Rutherford and Chris, Christian, Cadence, Carli, Camden, Gloria and Jay, Paige, Robbin Braden, Joshua and Zyler Braden, Adam Huckaby and Allysa, Tammy Lafferty and family, Betty Huckaby and family, Kenny Kimbell and family; sisters, Alma Hagwood, Nancy Braden, Bessie Braden; many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

The funeral service is at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.J. Patterson and the Rev. Danny Orick officiating.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City. Family and friends will meet at 10:15 a.m. to go in funeral possession from Hatmaker Funeral home.

You may also view Faye’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.

DELIA J. DAVIS

Delia J. Davis, 95, Clinton, passed away Sunday, Nov 18, 2018, at The Waters of Clinton.

Delia retired as a payroll specialist with the Veterans Administration after 34 years of service. Throughout her life she loved sewing, stuffed animals and dolls, but most of all spending time with her family.

She was preceded by: First husband, Arville Seeber; second husband, Hubert Davis; parents, John and Flora Jordan; sister, Theira Flood.

She is survived by: Daughter, Becky Brown of Clinton; sister, Alma Brummett of Oliver Springs; several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Waters of Clinton for the loving care given to Delia during her illness.

The family will have a graveside service at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Sinking Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

www.holleygamble.com