MARY ALICE (TAYLOR) ALLEN
July 18, 2018
Mary Alice (Taylor) Allen, 91, Lake City, was gently called home Wednesday morning, July 18, 2018.
Born Feb. 19, 1927, in Briceville from parents Willie “Cleo” Hill and Roy Lee Taylor, she was the second eldest child from a coal-miner’s family of 10 and baptized early in life at Briceville First Baptist Church and graduated Lake City High School in 1945. In her 91 years, she saw Coal Creek become Lake City in 1936 and then turn into Rocky Top in 2014. She married William “Bill” R. Allen, a respected World War II veteran, coal-miner and former Lake City Mayor, in 1948 on Dec. 23 and had three wonderful children: Daughter, Nancy Allen Thrasher of Lake City; son, Terry Lynn Allen “T.A.” of Lake City; and daughter, Vickie Allen Markus, wife of Jimmy Markus of Los Angeles, Calif.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by: Daughter, Nancy in 2013; infant sister, Mildred; brothers, Johnnie, Norris, Mack and J.E. Taylor.
She is survived by: Brothers, Herman Taylor and Marian Walt “Tade” Taylor with wife Roni of Lake City; sisters, Dossie “Dot” Naomi Taylor of Clinton and Nannie Faye Shetterly with husband Ray of Maryland; and sister-in-law, Gladys “Shorty”, wife to J.E.
Fondly named "Gran Gran" by her first grandchild, Travis, she was a proud grandmother/great-grandmother to the following families: Granchildren, Travis Dale Thrasher of Lake City (wife Yasha), Terry Lynn Allen Jr, Patricia Marie Allen of Clinton; grandson, Benjamin “Benjo” Buddy Markus of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Thyshad “Shad” Korleone Thrasher, Tionné Thniaya Thrasher and Tyus Antrell Thrasher of Lake City. She was also a dear and highly revered aunt and great-aunt to all of her brothers’ and sisters’ children and grandchildren and adored each and every one as if they were her own children. She loved travelling and visiting her relatives in Maryland and her trips to see her daughter Vickie and family in California.
Mary had a deep love for her church family as well, and there was not a person who didn’t know it with her entire life’s devotion to the Lord. Her favorite day was Sunday and she was a Sunday School teacher for many years, where she touched many people’s hearts with her kindness, compassion and sharing of the Lord’s word. She loved to sing Gospel hymns and knew them all by heart as she sang in the choir as well. Scores of Lake City’s middle-aged adults remember her as the second grade teacher’s aide in Briceville, where her gentle way of encouraging children to keep trying their best resulted in a life’s lesson of how to be diligent.
Special thanks to her loving caregivers Thelma Logsdon, Olivia Ledbetter, Tionné Thrasher, Abby Oaks and Tade and Roni Taylor.
Funeral services took place at Main Street Baptist Church, Lake City Sunday, July 22, 2018, with visitation from 2 – 4 p.m. pm, followed by a celebration of Mary’s life at 4 p.m.
Pastor Wayne Phillips officiated.
Family and friends were invited to join the family for an old-fashioned Gospel singing at graveside at Leach Cemetery, Clear Branch, at 10 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made to Main Street Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 405, Lake City, TN 37769.
VIRGIL STEVEN ALLEN
July 18, 2018
Virgil Steven Allen, 71, Powell, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Virgil was born April 2, 1947, in Clinton County, to Virgil and Stella Quilliams Allen. He was a former employee of Tri-State Roofing in Knoxville and a retired security guard with the former Martin Marietta ORGDP D.O.L. K-25 site in Oak Ridge. Mr. Allen enjoyed fishing, working on vehicles, watching NASCAR races, doing yard work, cooking, and gardening. He loved his cat Phoebe, being outside and taking walks through the woods, and working in his garage on antique cars and trucks. He was a prankster who loved taking care of everyone and having his family near him. He was known to give bear hugs and had a smile that would light up a room.
He was preceded in death by: Parents; his best friend and father-in-law, Donald Carpenter; and several aunts and uncles.
He is survived by: Wife, Patti Allen; daughter, Becky (Jimmy) Royal; sons, Bradley (Krista) Allen, Brent (Casey) Allen, and David Allen; grandchildren, Hope (Adam) Crowe, Syra Allen, Slaton Allen, Austin Davis, Colton Allen, Shyanne Allen, Emily Royal, Gavin Royal, Xander Allen, Hayden Allen, and Nikki Irwin; brothers, Bob Allen and Harold Allen; mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Carpenter; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was held from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2018, at Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, with the Funeral Service following at 7 p.m.
Interment will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell.
To share your thoughts and condolences, please visit www.woodhavenfh.com.
Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the Virgil Steve Allen Family.
ELLA MAE BURCHFIELD
July 17, 2018
Ella Mae Burchfield, 78, Lake City, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Summit View of Rocky Top in Rocky Top.
Ella loved her family. She enjoyed baking, making Christmas candy and canning. Ella loved the Lord and was a child of God, reading her bible and attending church where she was a member of New Lone Mountain Baptist Church in Andersonville. She liked quilting and taking care of flowers.
Ella was preceded in death by: Mother, Eula Daugherty; husband, the Rev. Billy Burchfield; son, Douglas Burchfield; brothers, David Daugherty and James Daugherty; and sister, Zelma Booth.
Ella is survived by: Sons, Ricky Burchfield and wife Lisa of Clinton, Roger Burchfield and wife Earlene of Clinton, and the Rev. Larry Burchfield and wife Dinnie of Lake City; daughters, Phyllis Byrge and husband Jeff of Lafollette, Sheila Herren of Norris, and Mona Smith and husband Marty of Andersonville; brother, Jerry Daugherty of Texas; sisters, Elizabeth Rayder and husband James of Oliver Springs, Wilma Smith and husband Paul of Rockwood, and Wanda Hutton of Rockwood; 26 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; special Christian friend, Eula Mae Boggs; brother-in-law, Sid Booth; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Ella’s family received her friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018, and her celebration of life followed at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Freddie Bean and the Rev. Mark Dyson officiating.
Ella’s interment was at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2018, at Grave Hill cemetery in New River.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
TRACEY ANN BUMPUS
July 17, 2018
Tracey Ann Bumpus, 50, Clinton, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 17, 2018, at her home.
She was proud of beating breast cancer and was in remission for 13 years until it returned. Tracey held a strong love for her doctors and nurses who cared for her during her illness. She loved spending time with her nephews and nieces and loved her dog, Sadie, dearly. Tracey was of the Baptist faith.
Tracey was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Myrtice Miller Offutt, John Amos Offutt and Hugh Jennings Bumpus.
Tracey is survived by: Mother, Sara Bumpus of Clinton; father, Hugh Bumpus of Gallatin; grandmother, Dorothy Bumpus of Gallatin; brothers, Jonathan Eric Bumpus of Clinton, and Brian Bumpus of Clinton; three nieces; one nephew; and a host of relatives and friends.
Tracey’s family would like to thank her special friends, Sonya Dye and Patricia Holt for all their help during this difficult time.
Tracey’s family will receive her friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, with her funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary.
Tracey’s interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Oak Ridge.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Jones Mortuary LLC., 375 N. Main Street, Clinton, TN 37716.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
ROLAND DOWNS JR.
July 16, 2018
Roland Downs Jr., 66, Oak Ridge, formerly of Clinton and Leitchfield, Ky., passed away Monday, July 16, 2018.
He was preceded in death by parents, Della Mae Lyle and Roland Downs.
He is survived by: Wife Terry Sweat Downs; granddaughter, Jazmine, who was his joy and buddy for 14 years; stepsons, Scott, Greg, and Tony Sweat; grandchildren, Cassaundra, Brooklyn, Kelsey, Lexie; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Phil (Pat) of Kentucky, Charles (Lisa) of Indiana; sisters, Sue Ashley, Roberta Lindsey of Kentucky; and several nephews in Kentucky.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date at 111 Jasper Lane, Oak Ridge.
Arrangements by Cremation By Grandview; 865-738-0244, www.CremationByGrandview.com
IRIS MONA (BRADEN) SLIGER
July 15, 2018
Iris Mona (Braden) Sliger of Clinton, passed away at her residence on July 15, 2018. She was born April 7, 1931 in Briceville and was of the Baptist Faith. She was loved by all and was called mamaw by many that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Green and Ruth Braden; four sisters, one brother, one grandson, Justin Sliger; and her lifetime companion Ed Messamore.
She is survived by: Son, John and wife Diane Sliger; daughters, Diana Sliger Keaton, Melissa Nash-Petree and husband Rick; two granddaughters, Kelli Houser-Evans and husband Phil, Autumn Sliger Leese; six great grandchildren; brother, Green and wife Betty Braden.
The family would like to thank Tennova Hospice nurses, Lisa and Angie for the loving care given to Iris and her family.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her funeral services will follow in the chapel with Rev. Donnie Wallace officiating. Iris’s graveside will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sunset Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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JACK RIGGS
July 15, 2018
Jack Riggs, age 81 of Andersonville passed away on July 15, 2018 at his residence. Jack was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Big Ridge State Park after 48 years of service.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Riggs; parents, John and Gertie Riggs; brothers, Henry, Cliff & TJ Riggs.
He is survived by: Children, Brian Riggs and wife Marie; Cindy Dangerfield and husband Destry (Tater); Tina Johnson and husband Earl; grandchildren, Craig Hanna, Serena Satterfield, Scarlet Von Strange, Jeremy Riggs and Emily Riggs; great grandchildren, Isabella (Bella) Hanna, Bentley Satterfield, Lee Satterfield, Brianna Satterfield, Kristen Riggs, Daisy Riggs, Jake Riggs, Elijah Riggs, and McKenzie as well as several nieces and nephews and caregiver Brooke Miracle.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home and the funeral service followed in the chapel. His graveside will be 2 p.m., Wednesday at New Loyston Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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MATTHEW SHANE TEMPLIN
July 13, 2018
Matthew Shane Templin, born Sept. 2, 1983, passed away at his home in St. Petersburg, Fla., July 13, 2018.
He is survived by: Parents, George (Skipper) and Jeanette Templin; brother, Jonathan Blake Templin; and special niece, Sophie Belle Templin.
He was happy in life.
A celebration of life was held at his Aunt Kaye’s home in Lake City, with special family friend Bobby Joe Elliott and his family, who gave Matthew the happy send off that he wanted.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Helen Ross McNabb Center, 201 West Springdale, Knoxville Tn 37917, in Matthew’s name, where Matthew’s special friend Beth works.
