GEORGE W. ELLIOTT JR.
September 13, 2017
George W. Elliott Jr., 86, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, surrounded by his family.
He was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Knoxville to the late George and Edith Troutman Elliott Sr.
George was a member of the Island Home Baptist Church. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army; he later retired from Kingston Steam Plant. George enjoyed gardening, fishing and farming, especially working in the hay field. He was always willing to help his neighbors and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his son, Jim Elliott.
Survived by: Loving wife of 65 years, Ima Jean Elliott; children, Deborah Elliott Harris and husband Rodney of Knoxville, Clyde Elliott and wife Lisa of Loudon, Bobby Elliott of Rocky Top, Benny Elliott of Rocky Top; brother, Clyde Elliott and wife Flo of Andersonville; sister, Helen Osborne and husband Jack of Clinton; daughter-in-law, Connie Elliott of Norris; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a host of other family and friends
The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, with the funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Herb Judkins officiating.
Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, and go in funeral procession to the Hillvale Cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment.
Full military honors will be presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the Elliott family.
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ALMA JEAN FRAKER
September 13, 2017
Alma Jean Fraker, 81, completed her life’s journey on earth, surrounded by family, and stepped into the arms of Jesus Sept. 8, 2017.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a devoted Christian, mother and grandmother. She was widely known for her generosity. Nothing made her happier than making Raggedy Ann dolls, quilts, and pies to share with family and friends. She was loved by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Ross Fraker; parents, Wylie and Hilda Moneymaker; brothers, R.S., Jay, and Ralph Moneymaker.
She is survived by: Daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Louis Petrowski, Barbara and Tim Ledford; grandchildren, Ben Ledford, Sara (Ledford) and husband Chuck Beddow; brother, Jimmy Moneymaker; sister, Hazel Self.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her funeral services followed in the chapel with the Rev. James Saylor and the Rev. David Hicks officiating.
Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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CAROLYN MARIE REDMOND
September 13, 2017
Carolyn Marie Clair Redmond, 69, Lafollette, passed away Sept. 10, 2017.
She was a member of World Harvester Church, and she loved the Lord with all her heart.
She was preceded in death by: Mother and father, Thelma Marie Green Clair and Earl Clair; brother, Gary Clair; grandparents, Henry and Isabell Mozingo Green; special aunts, Bonnie Green Meyers, and Geraldine Clair Malena.
Carolyn is survived by: Daughters, Glenda Hatmaker, Marschel and husband Stacy McGhee, Melody and husband A.J. Boshears; grandchildren, Isabella and husband Travis Vowell, Whitley Hatmaker, Elijah McGhee, Mason Hatmaker, Kaleb Harris, and Noah McGhee; great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Andrew Vowell; brothers, Doris Clair, Charles Clair
The family will have a private celebration of life for her at a later date.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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BETHANY RIGGS
September 13, 2017
Bethany Riggs, 28, Clarksville, formerly of Rocky Top, passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Clarksville.
Bethany’s favorite place to visit was Norris Dam.
She was preceded in death by: Mother, Patricia Hicks; and grandparents, Everette and Judy Rose.
Bethany is survived by: Father, Fred Hicks; husband, Adam Riggs of Rocky Top; children, Taylor Riggs, Skylah Riggs, Adam Nathanielle Riggs, Derick Riggs, and Haley Riggs; brother, Christopher Hicks of Halls; aunt, Melissa Wells of Oak Ridge; uncle, Larry Goodman of Oak Ridge; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Bethany’s family held a memorial service for her at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Wesley Riggs officiating.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.scom
LISSIE ELLIOTT STOOKSBURY
September 13, 2017
Lissie Elliott Stooksbury, 93, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge.
She was born May 17, 1924, in Clinton to the late Tate and Amanda Wiggins Elliott. Lissie was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She loved reading her Bible and loved her family.
In addition to her parents, Lissie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William C. “Bill” Stooksbury.
Survived by: Children, Jerry and Wanda Stooksbury, Janet and Dan Hawkins; siblings, Jean Irwin, Carl Elliott; grandchildren, Michael Stooksbury, Sarah Trepanier, Andrew Bayless; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Stooksbury, Blakely Stooksbury; several nieces and nephews and host of other family and friends.
The family received friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home from 10 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Darryl Taylor officiating.
Lissie’s family and friends met at Norris Memorial Garden at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, for her interment.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Bethel Baptist Church 610 Bethel Road Clinton, TN 37716 or Gideon’s International at 711 Hall of Fame Drive Knoxville, TN 37917 www.holleygamble.com
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve Mrs. Stooksbury’s family.
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DONALD LEE VANAMAN
September 13, 2017
Donald Lee Vanaman, Knoxville, rose to be with his Lord and Savior Sept. 3, 2017.
Don was born in Broken Arrow, Okla., Feb. 23, 1930. He was the only child of Leonard W. Vanaman and Gladys Mae Green Vanaman. He learned the value of hard work while growing up their family dairy farm. After graduating in the last senior class of Tiawah, Okla., in 1948, he attended Connors State College on a basketball and baseball scholarship. While home for the summer he met his future wife, Annabell Miller, and they married on Dec. 16, 1950. Don was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served as a member of the Signal Corp at Camp Gordon, Ga., from 1951-1953.
After returning home, Don followed in his father’s footsteps as a dairy farmer and loved fishing and gardening. He taught his three children how to ride bikes and how to play basketball and baseball. He also ingrained in his children the same values of hard work that he had learned from his parents.
In 1965 he went to work for Harding Glass Company as a glazier-foreman, later a sales manager and sales rep. He retired from the glass business in 2000.
After his wife of 53 years, Annabelle, passed away, Don married Doris Moore-Hudson of Clinton and moved to Knoxville. While living there, he served as a deacon at New Salem Baptist Church in Clinton.
He is survived by: Wife, Doris Moore-Hudson Vanaman of Knoxville; two daughters, Patricia McCann and her husband Kent, and Darlene Braziel and her husband Steve; and son Andy Vanaman and his wife Cindy, all of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Jeremy Braziel (Diana) of Fayetteville, Ark., Ashleigh Webb (Jason), Andrew Vanaman, Rylee Vanaman and Annabelle Vanaman, all of Claremore, Okla.; great-grandchildren, Sicilei Redd, Chase Braziel, Brielle Webb and Kinley Braziel; also Doris’s son, Nathan Hudson, and four grandchildren, Christy, Katie, Matthew and William Hudson, and three great-grandchildren.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, with the funeral service at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Kenny Rains and the Rev. Mark Gallaher officiating.
Don will be going back to Oklahoma to be buried at Oaklawn Cemetery in Claremore, Okla.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is honored to serve the family of Mr. Vanaman.
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ERNEST EUGENE ‘UNCLE BUCK’ WARD
September 13, 2017
Ernest Eugene “Uncle Buck” Ward, 64, Clinton, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born in Oliver Springs to the late Earnest Ward and Irene Chamblee Bragg on Aug. 31, 1953. Uncle Buck was a collector of all things. He loved auctions and flea markets, the challenges of a casino, fishing, playing video games, and helping everyone and anyone in need. Uncle Buck’s favorite part of Christmas was purchasing “Christmas Wishes” from the Christmas Tree. He felt that he was doing his part to make sure a child had a Christmas. Uncle Buck was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and a diehard Cubs fan.
Uncle Buck was preceded in death by: Mother, Irene Chamblee Bragg; father, Earnest Ward; and brother, Bobby Ward.
Survivors: Son, Matthew Ward and wife Ashlee of College Station, Texas; sisters, Deborah Sentell of Clinton, Brenda Price and husband John of Wood Dale, Ill.; brothers, Billy Ward and wife Lisa of Aurora, Ill., Arthur Bragg and wife Tracy of Libertyville, Ill., Jerome Bragg of Oak Ridge, David Bragg of North Carolina; grandson, Myles; several nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Visitation was from 1 – 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Uncle Buck’s brother, Jerome Bragg, officiating.
A graveside service was held following the funeral service on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lake City with Kim O’Dell officiating.
You can also visit Uncle Buck’s Guestbook at: www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, was in charge of arrangements.
WELBY ‘LEO’ WARWICK
September 13, 2017
Welby “Leo” Warwick, 83, Clinton, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was born Nov. 5, 1933, to the late Admiral Dewey and Willie Edna Demarcus Warwick in Anderson County. Leo was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Brother, Cleo Warwick; sisters, Naomi Weaver, and Roby McCarrell.
Survived by: Wife, Jessie Maureen Warwick; daughter, Cindy Bailey and husband Gary of Clinton; brother, Wilbur Warwick and wife Jackie; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
The family received friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. with the Rev. J.C. Newman and the Rev. Darryl Taylor officiating.
Graveside services were held y 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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