BETTY DIANE HANSEN
September 4, 2018
Betty Diane Hansen, 58, Andersonville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was a very giving and loving person. Betty enjoyed embroidering and was a very good cook. She loved flowers and loved to work.
Betty was preceded in death by: Father, Cleve Crawford; husbands, Richard Hansen and Danny Martin; and stepson, Ricky J. Hansen.
She is survived by: Mother, Myra Duncan of Clinton; son, David Martin of Jacksboro; daughter, Chasta Foust of Knoxville; brother, Timothy Crawford of Clinton; sisters, Karen Watzlawick and husband Ralph of Clinton, Janie Fails and husband Doug of St. Augustine, Fla., and Tina Crawford of Knoxville; grandchildren, Sabra Martin and Emmerson Webster.
She also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends.
In honoring Betty’s request there will be no services.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
LINDA BEETS JENNINGS
September 4, 2018
Linda Beets Jennings, 70, a lifelong resident of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at her residence in the presence of her loving family.
Linda was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. She retired from DOE as an industrial security analyst after 37 years of service. Throughout her life she loved going to church, University of Tennessee ballgames, and spending time with her loving family.
Preceded in death by: Parents, George Woodrow and Mary Evelyn Wallace Beets.
She is survived by: Son, Dale Jennings of Clinton; grandchildren, Cara Evelyn Jennings, Greyson Hart Woodrow Byrge; brother, Wally Beets and wife Leta of Clinton; nephews, Cory Wallace Beets and wife Kayla, Chris Beets; niece, Amanda Leahn Beets; several cousins and host of family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the chapel with the Rev. Wayne Hedrick officiating.
Her graveside will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Sinking Springs United Methodist Church.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
JAMES ‘JIM’ RUCKER JR.
September 3, 2018
James “Jim” Rucker Jr., 73, Lake City, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center in Andersonville.
Jim was born Feb. 6, 1945, in LaFollette to the late James M. Rucker Sr. and Gertrude Reed Rucker. He was of the Baptist Faith. Jim was a diesel mechanic for Total Trucking. Jim enjoyed building hot rods.
In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Walter “Tom” Rucker.
Survivors: Mother, Gertrude Reed Rucker of Andersonville; brothers, Jack Rucker of Andersonville; uncle, Jack Reed of Lake City; special friend, Linda Rucker of California.
A Memorial Service will be held for Jim at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
KIMBERLY ANN ROUSER
September 2, 2018
Kimberly Ann Rouser, at the age of 60, passed in peace Sept. 2, 2018, after a lengthy illness.
Kim was born Dec. 4, 1957, in Knoxville to her loving parents, Ronald and Nell Johnson. Kim married her soulmate, Martin Rouser, on March 16, 1984, and had two sons, Andrew and Spencer. Kim loved travel, reading, the University of Tennessee football, hiking, boating and camping, but most of all, she loved her family. Kim will be loved for her devotion, admired for her strength, and missed by all who were blessed with knowing her.
She was preceded in death by: Father, Ronald L. Johnson; grandparents, Carl and Ruby Johnson, and Charles and Vurla Barnes.
Kim is survived by: Husband, Martin Rouser of Knoxville; sons, Andrew and Spencer Rouser of Knoxville; sister, Gloria Johnson of Knoxville; brother, Chuck Johnson and wife Sheri; niece, Rachel Pitts; nephews, Cameron and Landen Johnson.
The Family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church located on Raccoon Valley Road.
A celebration of life service will follow the receiving of friends officiated by Chaplain Phillip Groos.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to ETVMA (East Tennessee Veterans Memorial Association, www.etvma.org, P.O. Box 3714 Knoxville, TN 37929) or CSRF (Cushing’s Support Research Foundation, www.csrf.net ).
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
MARLENE SUE WOODS
September 1, 2018
Marlene Sue Woods, 64, Clinton, passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital, Knoxville.
Marlene was an avid Lady Vols fan, who loved traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. For many years she was a motor coach driver for Knoxville Tours.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Lloyd Hendrix and Mary Hamby; son, Chris Wood; brother, Steve Hamby; great-granddaughter, Danielle Woods.
She is survived by: Daughter, Kelly Woods and husband Marvin McHugh of Clinton; grandchildren, Sierah Faries, Savannah McHugh, Christopher McHugh and fiancé Sarah Webber, Tyler Woods and fiancé Katie Nicholson, Daniel Woods and fiancé Tausha Smith, Emily Reneau and Jazleigh Latella, Annabelle and Hayden Adkins, Cheyenne Hawkins; sisters, Lisa Rich and husband Marshall, Teresa Davis, Michelle Hamby, Sandy Collins and husband Terry; great-grandchildren, Danielle Woods and Barrett Gutman; sisters, Lisa Rich and husband Marshall, Teresa Davis, Michelle Hamby, Sandy Collins and husband Terry; brother, Mike Hendrix; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her Celebration of Life service followed in the chapel with the Rev. Marty Stooksbury officiating.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
J.C. COPELAND
August 31, 2018
J.C. Copeland, 83, Lake City, passed away Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.
He was born in Coal Creek on March 30, 1935. His parents were Austin and Martha Day Copeland. J. C. enjoyed the flea markets at Crossville and Tazewell.
J.C. was preceded in death by: Parents, Austin and Martha Copeland; wife of 56 years, Verlie Hatmaker; grandson, Scottie Webb of London, Ky.; and great-grandson, Corey Lynn Jobe of Caryville.
J.C. is survived by: Children, Michael Copeland and Kathy of Jacksboro, Charles Goins and Judy of Stockton, Ga., Jan Webb and Don of Clinton; grandchildren, Steven Goins and Suzanne of Buford, Ga., Mark Goins and Becky of Georgia, Corey Jobe and Shell of Caryville, Maranda Brock and Jason of Halls, Wayne Rosser and Christy of Lafollette, Kevin Muse and Brittany of Jacksboro, Dr. Heather Webb Anderson and Peter of Louisville, Ky.; great-grandchildren, Logan Jobe, Casey, Joshua, and Allie Goins, Raelin, Carter and Reese Rosser, Roman, McKenzie, Paityn and Tyson Muse.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of JC Copeland to www.mightycause.com/story/
A Celebration of Life will be held at Hatmaker Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Byrge officiating at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. before the Celebration of Life Service.
Interment of ashes will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery at Jacksboro.
JAMES BRASWELL WILLIAMS
August 31, 2018
James Braswell Williams, 93, Norris, died Aug. 29, 2018, at Meadow View Senior Living, Clinton.
Known by family and friends as Jim, he was born on Sept. 15, 1924, in Matthews, N.C., and passed away two weeks before his 94th birthday.
In 1947, after service in the U.S. Army during World War II, he married the former Jean Rea. They were married until her death in 2015. The couple moved to Norris in 1949 and Jim attended the University of Tennessee, where he was awarded a Bachelor’s degree in 1953. This was followed by a Master’s degree in 1956, and a doctorate in Education in 1968. He began a 32-year career as an educator in Anderson County as teaching principal in a two-room school house, Belmont. Subsequently, he served as principal at Norris Elementary, Claxton, Clinton Senior High, Glen Alpine, and Norris Junior High (later Norris Middle School).
During his career as an educator, Jim served twice as president of the Anderson County Parents Association and for 15 years as the legislative chairman of the Anderson County Education Association.
For nearly 60 years, Jim was a devoted member of St. Francis Episcopal Church, where he served as member of the Vestry Committee, a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the choir. He was also an ardent supporter of the Norris Food Pantry, where he spent many hours as a volunteer.
In his retirement, he traveled extensively with his wife and was an avid golfer and fisherman. Jim also continued his charitable activities as a member of the Lion’s Club and its Sight Conservation Committee.
Spiritual, yet irreverent, wise and funny, he will be sorely missed by his survivors: Daughters, Teresa (Ira Hozinsky) and Melissa (John) Tortora; sisters, Linda Forbis of Matthews and Patricia Aycoth of Davidson, N.C.; four grandchildren; and a score of nieces and nephews.
The funeral and scattering of ashes, followed by a reception, will be held at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Norris at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Francis Discretionary Fund or a charity of choice.
www.holleygamble.com
PATRICIA GAIL WOODS RACKLEY
August 28, 2018
“Mother’s hold our hands for a short time, but hold our hearts forever”
Patricia Gail Woods Rackley went to heaven Aug. 28, 2018, at the age of 74 following a long and valiant fight with cancer.
Her family have and always will be her legacy. She leaves behind four children, Teresa Gillard and Franck, Sherri King and Tim, Richard Rackley and Russell Rackley and Sherry; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by: Parents the Rev. Truman Woods and Deane Murray Woods Bowyer.
The family will receive friends 5 p.m. - 7p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, at Ball Camp Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 7p.m.
Graveside service will be at 11a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Huskey Grove Cemetery, Gatlinburg.
Loudon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
