KASPER ELLIOTT
May 29, 2018
Kasper Elliott, 61, Clinton passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Kasper was over maintenance at North Clinton Elementary School. Throughout his life he loved fishing, hunting, and working in the garden.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Charles and Margaret Elliott; brothers, Louis, R.C., Albert and Eddie Elliott; sister, Magdalene Nolan; stepdaughter, Paige Disney.
He is survived by: Wife, Margaret Elliott; sons, Curtis Ridenour, Matthew Elliott; stepson, Eric Ridenour; stepdaughters, Stephanie, Jennifer Gideon, and Misty Blevins; sisters, Carolyn Lloyd (Lewis), Penny Koeder (Mike), Helen Neal (Allen), Cathy Carpenter (Roy); special friends, David Farmer, Rick Burchfield, Johnny McMillian, and Lori Collins; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow in the chapel. His burial will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Red Hill Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
CAMILLA JO UPTON
May 29, 2018
Camilla Jo Upton, 73, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was a loving mother. Camilla liked to sew and loved animals. She enjoyed helping people and was an LPN for 40-plus years. Camilla was a member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Clinton.
Camilla was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Pless and Edith June Thomas.
Camilla is survived by: Sons, Henry Edward Bell and wife Michelle of Clinton, and Michael Sean McLean of North Carolina; daughter, Jo Coop of Clinton; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives of friends.
Camilla’s family and friends held a church service for her at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018, at New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Clinton.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
ROBERTA LEE MEREDITH DAVIS
May 28, 2018
Roberta Lee Meredith Davis, 91, lovingly known as Nanaw passed away peacefully at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge May 28, 2018.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Oliver and Nell Meredith of Andersonville; brothers, John Paul Meredith (Reva) and Robert Meredith (Alma Jean); and sister, Pauline (Polly) Meredith Jones (Bill).
Survived by: Sister, Doran Meredith White, Knoxville; three children, Paula Davis Carroll of Morristown, Donald Davis Sr. (Ann) of Clinton, Sherry Davis Gammache (Tom) of Freeport, Fla.; three grandchildren, John Gregory Carroll (Kimberly) of Louisville, Ky., Donny Davis Jr. (Katie) of Clinton, Scott Davis of Clinton; two great-grandchildren, Cody Lynn Davis of Knoxville, and Joshua Dylan Davis of Clinton; plus many more nieces, nephews and loved ones.
She loved the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, watching all college sports on TV and sitting on her screened-in porch. She loved the company of her daughter-in-saw, Ann, who lived next door and visited her every day. She worked at Apple Drug in South Clinton into her mid-eighties. Pharmacist Karen (and the late Tom Bright) plus her co-workers were dear to her heart; and she walked on a daily basis. She was a life-time member of the Methodist Church and most recently, St. Mark Methodist Church, Clinton.
May God take her gently to Heaven and watch over her as she watched over her children and her family all of these years.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be sent in memory of her, Roberta Davis, and her late son-in-law, Jim Carroll, online: https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&mfc_pref=T&32112.donation=form1&.
If you would like family to know of your donation, please fill in notification address: Paula Carroll, 2575 Lakemont Cr, Morristown, TN 37814. You may also send a check to: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana 6100 Dutchman’s Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205, in their memory.
Visitation will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Her graveside service will follow at Norris Memorial Gardens.
MARY SUSANN BROWNING WHITTAKER FURTICK
May 28, 2018
Mary Susann Browning Whittaker Furtick, Heiskell, passed away at her home May 28, 2018.
Mary was an avid movie collector and also a collector of many things. She enjoyed rescuing animals and people, too. She was a very caring person to all who knew her. Mary also loved her dogs and other animals. Stray animals were very lucky to come across her.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Edward and Mildred Louise Worrell of Knoxville.
Mary is survived by: Husband, David Furtick of Heiskell; great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Rauhuff, and Allyson Rauhuff; grandchildren, Adrian Rauhuff and wife Judith, Shane Rauhuff and fiancé Anita Distefano, and Tony Rauhuff and wife Sarah Rauhuff; daughter,Tina Rauhuff and husband Steve Rauhuff; as well as many brothers, sisters, and countless relatives and friends.
Mary’s family received her friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton.
Jones Mortuary was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
MINERVA PATRICIA (TREVINO) POWERS
May 27, 2018
Minerva Patricia (Trevino) Powers, 82, beloved mother and grandmother, of Brownsville, Texas, former resident of Clinton, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Powers was preceded in death by: Husband, Herman O. Powers Sr.; and daughter, Debbie.
Left to cherish her memory are: Children, Herman Jr. (Sandra), Darrell, Tyrone, Sandra (Matt), and Dwayne (Elizabeth); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and 12 siblings.
Pending services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral in Clinton.
A special thank you to the past and present Hanna High School tennis players, who acknowledged her as grandma. The family also extends their appreciation to the tennis community for their support.
Local arrangements were entrusted to Trevino Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas.
LARRY JOE PHILLIPS
May 27, 2018
Larry Joe Phillips, 63, Clinton, formerly of Caryville, passed away peacefully in the home of his niece in Caryville May 27, 2018, surrounded by those whom he loved and treasured most, his family.
Larry enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, reading the Bible, playing his guitar and singing, and being a mentor to help spread the word of God, but above all, he loved Jesus.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, the Rev. Link and Stella Overton Phillips, three brothers; and three sisters.
He is survived by: Wife, Bernice Phillips; son, Shaman Daniel Phillips and children Christian, Quinton, Chaz and Naveah of Dunkirk, Ind., Briana Cody of Wartburg; daughter, Andrea Phillips Sheets and children Caitlyn and Mason of Dunkirk, Ind.; great-grandchildren, Kaylynn and Weston of Wartburg, Alivia of Dunkirk, Ind.; brothers, Thomas Nelson Phillips and wife Linda of Caryville, Coy Phillips of Eaton, Ind.; sisters, Shirenia Sherrill of Caryville, Imojean “Jean” and husband Eddie Nighbert of Caryville; 15 nieces and nephews.
Larry’s family will have a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Fellowship Baptist Church in the Beech Fork Community of Caryville, with the Rev. David Armes and the Rev. Kevin Ward officiating.
ZACHARY JARRETT WOOD
May 26, 2018
If there’s a heaven or afterlife full of mechanics and red necks, then, I know they’re glad to have
Zachary there.
Zachary Jarrett Wood, 24, died after a short illness on Saturday afternoon, May 26, 2018, at his Lake City Highway home in Clinton.
He was most proud of his two children, Sara, 5, and Corbin, 2. He worked as a maintenance mechanic at Aisin Automotive.
In addition to his children, he is survived by: Parents, Jeff and Malinda Wood of Clinton; and two brothers, Jordan (Mallory) Wood of Rocky Top, and Lucas (Tori) Wood of Lynchburg, Va.
He is also survived by: Maternal grandparents, Don and Betty Gray of Clinton; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
He was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rudolph and Reva Wood of West Virginia.
A receiving of friends will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
A private remembrance will be hosted at the Wood home at a later date.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
JOAN DELORIS JONES
May 24, 2018
Joan Deloris Jones, age 79, of Oliver Springs passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 14, 1939 in Fonde, Ky. She was a member of New Mountain View Baptist Church in Oliver Springs where she and her husband, Ray have attended for over 60 years. Joan loved going to church and enjoyed singing in the choir and with her daughters. She’s now singing in that Heavenly choir. She loved going shopping and made friends everywhere she went.
Preceded in death by her daughter, JoAnn Schofield; parents, Lee Henry and Virgie Cleo Ridings Walker; brothers, Ray, Billy and Alvie Walker.
Survivors include her loving husband Billy Ray Jones of Oliver Springs; children, Cora Webb and husband, Jimmy of Clinton; Patricia McMillan of Ten Mile; Bobby Jones and wife, Sharon of Oak Ridge; Pam Harber and husband, Gary of Oliver Springs; Sandy Ellis and husband, Phil of Clinton; sister Verdie Goodman of Adrian, Mich.; brothers, Clarence Walker and wife, Linda of Harrogate; Charles Walker and wife, Joyce of Duff; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law Donnie and Charlene Jones of Oliver Springs; David and Carolyn Jones of Oliver Springs; Sammy and Carolyn Jones Walbridge, Ohio; Helen Huddleston of Eagan; Norma Jean and Al of Toledo, Ohio; Sally Ruth and Allen Powers of Frakes, Ky.; Bertha Dupree and Chuck of Clairfield; and a host of extended family and dear friends.
Special thanks to Cora Webb and Pam Harbor for taking such special care of their mother in her last days.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2018 at New Mountain View Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. Funeral service followed at 7 p.m., with Rev. Joe Copeland and Rev. Matthew Jones officiating. Graveside service was held 12 noon, Tuesday, May 28, 2018 at Hamblin Cemetery in Clairfield. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to New Mountain View Building Fund, 381 Mahoney Road, Oliver Springs, TN 37840. Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.
