CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ MICHAEL VICKERY
July 3, 2018
Charles “Chuck” Michael Vickery, 61, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Preceded in death by: Wife, Voletta Vickery; father, William R. Vickery; and brothers, William Arnold Vickery and Lawerence Vickery.
Chuck is survived by: Mother, Bulla Vickery; daughters, Heather Liden and Adrian Riner; grandchildren, Chance, Andrew, Michaela, Michael and Katlynn; one great-grandchild, Presley; and special friend, Julie Rau.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 6 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2018, in the Clinton Chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. with Dr. Lee Hickman officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018, for a graveside service at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home-Clinton; www.holleygamble.com
JOSEPH CHARLES MEADE
July 3, 2018
Joseph (Joey - Joe) was found deceased at his home from natural causes July 3, 2018.
He was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pennington of Claxton, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meade of Clinton; father, Ralph Charles (Charlie) Meade; and aunt, Maratha Meade of Knoxville.
Joey was of the Class of 84 Clinton Senior High School and worked at Elavon in Knoxville as an assistant Manager.
He is survived by: Daughter, whom he utterly adored, Savannah Alyse Meade of Claxton; mother, Carol Meade Jamerson of Knoxville; half-brother, Dustin Meade of Philadelphia; special cousins, Scott Hutson and family of Andersonville, Carmen Hutson Hicks and family of Knoxville, Alan Preston of Claxton; special aunts, Jennetta Hutson of Knoxville, Judy Preston of Claxton; ex-wife, Misty Davis Meade of Knoxville; and many other cousins, aunts and uncles; special friend, Cristi Smith, Jefferson City.
Everyone who knew Joey knew he loved his family and friends, NASCAR, hunting, and having a good time. In years past, Joey was heavily involved in the Claxton Optimist Football program where he was respected by all involved. He was always entertaining and gracious; he brought light to any room he entered. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Savannah Meade’s college fund at any Y-12 FCU Branch.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton will be in charge of all arrangements.
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ANDREA McDANIEL EZELL
July 3, 2018
Andrea McDaniel Ezell, 78, Andersonville, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Tennova North Knox Medical Center in Powell.
Andrea was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She received her bachelor’s degree from Cumberland College and her master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. She taught school in Cincinnati, Ohio, for three years, North Carolina for one year, and in Anderson County for 34 years. She was named teacher of the year on two different occasions. Andrea was an outstanding teacher who took special interest in all her students. She contributed to the success of many of her students and never forgot the names of any of them. She considered her students her “kids.” Andrea also enjoyed square dancing and the Texas two step, reading, watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and westerns. She loved the beach and her cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Zell McDaniel.
Andrea is survived by: Husband of 32 years, Danny Ezell of Andersonville; sister, Sonja Jasper and Ed of Dallas, Texas; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; special friends, Mildred Wheeler and Marilyn Parsons.
Andrea’s family received her friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton. Her funeral service immediately followed in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the Rev. David Seiber officiating.
Andrea’s graveside service and interment was at 11 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Andersonville Cemetery in Andersonville.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
JERRY MARTIN
July 3, 2018
Jerry Martin, 68, Clinton, passed away at his home Sunday, June 3, 2018.
He was a past member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by: Mother ,Maxine Pauline Martin, for whom he loved so much; father, Hayes Martin; and sister, Opal Grooms.
Jerry enjoyed riding his motorcycle at a younger age and loved long summer days when living on Hendrickson Drive and E. Maire Avenue the majority of his life.
There was a short graveside service 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2-18, at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton.
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EDDIE RAY PREWETT
July 2, 2018
Eddie Ray Prewett, 82, Clinton, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, at The Waters of Clinton.
He was born to parents Elisha D. Prewett and Pearl May Cole Prewett in Allen, Okla., on Oct. 5, 1935. He had worked as a night auditor for Ramada and was a veteran with the US Army.
Eddie was preceded in death by: Wife, Lura Nelson Prewett; sisters, Wilma White, Vivian Simonds, and Madge Pruitt; brothers, J.D. Prewett and Alvin Prewett.
He is survived by: Son, Donovan Prewett and wife Ally of California; brother, Glen Prewett of Oklahoma City, Okla.; sister, Collene Ownby of Claxton; grandchildren, Aaron A. Prewett and Amanda S. Prewett; many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Weatherford Mortuary with the funeral service following, the Rev. Brian Scott officiating.
The graveside service will be held at Oak Ridge Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018.
An online guest book may be signed at weatherfordmortuary.com
JUDY ANN TAYLOR
July 2, 2018
Judy Ann Taylor, 76, Clinton, passed away suddenly Monday, July 2, 2018.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Calvin and Lorene Roberts; and three siblings.
Judy is survived by: Husband, Leon Taylor; sons, Eddie (Teresa) Taylor, Spike (Teresa) Taylor, Shane (Lavancha) Taylor; daughter, Theresa (John) Burgess, all of Clinton; six siblings; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018. Services followed in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Buster Gresham officiating.
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MRS. ELIZABETH PLUMMER CARTER
July 1, 2018
Mrs. Elizabeth Plummer Carter, 94, Clinton, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018.
Elizabeth, daughter of Bertha and Carlyle Plummer, was born in Beaumont, Texas. She graduated from high school in Port Arthur and studied English at Baylor University and received a B.A. in English literature.
Elizabeth met her husband, William Lloyd Carter, in Port Arthur, Texas, and they married in 1948. They moved to Atlanta, Ga., so Lloyd could complete a PhD. at Georgia Tech, and she was employed on the dean's staff at Agnes Scott College.
In 1950 they moved to Oak Ridge, where Lloyd was hired by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Elizabeth worked for the Information Center for Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion and later the Technical Information Center for the Department of Energy. After her two sons were born, Kent and Vance, Elizabeth took courses in English and information science at the University of Tennessee, and she became involved in many community activities.
Elizabeth has been active at the United Church, Chapel on the Hill in Oak Ridge since 1957, participating in Church Women's United meetings, teaching Sunday school and producing a video history of the church. After retiring in the 1980's, she helped revitalize the library in Briceville by organizing a youth group to encourage reading. As a member of the Anderson County Library Board, she researched and produced a three-projector slide show about the history of Anderson County.
Numerous other community activities included hosting numerous international guests through the American Field Service internship programs and the Ulster Project of Oak Ridge; research and travel about historic U.S. lighthouses and compiling a history book for the United Church, Chapel on the Hill, detailing the numerous activities that have brought members of her faith community together.
In 2014, the Oak Ridge unit of Church Women United presented its highest honor, the Valiant Women award, to Elizabeth for her decades of service to local community organizations.
Her most endearing traits were her eternal smile and happiness, sense of humor and sharp wit, love of life and genuine caring about everyone's well being.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Bertha and Carlyle Plummer; brother. Herbert Plummer; husband, Lloyd Carter; and son, Kent Carter.
She is survived by: Son, Vance Carter; grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth and Aden Carter.
Very special thanks to caregivers Sandy Foster, who was like a daughter and stayed by her side to the end, David Whaley, Whis Harber, Larry Harber, and the United Church Family for the loving attention given to Elizabeth and her family.
A Celebration of Life service and reception will be held at the Oak Ridge United Church, Chapel on the Hill at 2 p.m. Friday, July 13.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the United Church, 85 Kentucky Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. www.holleygamble.com
REBA AILEENE COOK
June 29, 2018
Reba Aileene Cook, 86, Clinton, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 29, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge surrounded by family and friends.
She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church where she maintained her Sunday school’s ministry of sending cards to the sick and elderly. Her cards were a bright spot in numerous people’s lives.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Danty Thurmon (D.T.) Cook; daughter, Linda Stooksbury and husband Wayne; mother, Esta Bernice Daniels; parents, Roy and Aline Disney; brothers, Chandler Disney, and Ernest Disney; and in-laws, Ezra and Minnie Cook.
She is survived by: Sons, Larry E. Cook (Katie), David C. Cook (Susie), Dana L. Cook (Carol), Kenneth W. Cook (Gail), and T. Dwayne Cook; sister, Lorene Phillips; and several nieces and nephews.
She was Mamaw Cook to grandchildren: Tammy Belcher (Jimmy), Deanna Cook, Jeffery Batson (Heather), Chrystall Wade (Nick), Adam Cook, Adrienne Burleson (Greg), Lindy Reeverts, Lexie Scott (Chris), Vonda Holder (Steve), Brian Stooksbury (Mary), Jennifer Gardner (Kyle), Johnathan Cook (Kim), Daniel Cook, Alicia Shelton (Joe), Kevin Cook (Shannon), Danny Cook, Lauren Lowe (Sam); and 30 great-grandchildren.
She loved to quilt and her quilts were a treasure to anyone who received them. She was an angel on earth and an inspiration to everyone that knew her.
The family received friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Monday, July 2, 2018, followed by the service officiated by the Rev. Mack Smith.
Her burial was Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
