DARRELL S. SMITH
May 4, 2018
Darrell S. Smith, 61, Clinton, passed away May 4, after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Darrell loved his family and had a special love for his grandchildren. He enjoyed camping, riding his Harley, sports, and vacations at Hilton Head.
Darrell was preceded in death by: Parents, Charley and Sally Smith; brothers, David and Danny.
He is survived by: Wife of 34 years, Janice Foley Smith; daughters, Andrea Grant (Brent), Deanna Sliger (Kirk); grandsons, Kole and Kaysen Sliger; granddaughters, Emma and Adah Grant; sister, Sandra Freeman; brothers, Mickey, Johnny (Teresa), Terry (Mary), Tim (Carolyn); sisters-in-law, Debbie Dickerson (Herm), Linda Smith, and
Louise Smith; mother-in-law, Mary Miller (Herb); numerous nieces and nephews; longtime friends, Tim and Rachel Parrott; four-legged companions, Dixie and Scooter.
The family would like to thank the University of Tennessee Hospice nurses, Shannon and Trenton, for their support and compassion, and Averie at Clinch River Home Health Care for her loving care.
Abiding by Darrell’s wishes, there will be no services.
CLYDE RAY BELL
May 3, 2018
Clyde Ray Bell, better known as “Ray,” 71, Andersonville, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Ray loved working in the garden and fishing. He loved the Lord, preached most of his life, and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Andersonville.
Ray was preceded in death by: Parents, Luther and Lizzie Bell; brother, Hubert Bell; sisters, Georgia Pyle and Barbara Jean Wallace.
Ray is survived by: Wife, Joyce Bell of Andersonville; sons, Phillip Bell and Janet of Oak Ridge, and Jackie Bell and Tammy of Heiskell; brothers, Elmer Bell and Becky of Heiskell, and Millard Bell and Darlene of Andersonville; sister, Verdie Demarcus of Knoxville; grandchildren, Nicholas Bell, Zachary Bell, Alexa Bell, Sara Bell, Preston Bell, and Ava Bell; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Ray’s family received his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2018, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton with his funeral service following in the chapel of Jones Mortuary at 8 p.m. with Brother Ed Seibers and the Rev. Tyler Warwick officiating.
Ray’s interment was at 11 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church cemetery in Andersonville.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmotuaryllc.com
CURTIS BYRGE
May 2, 2018
Curtis Byrge, 75, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born Dec. 25, 1942, in New River to the late Eli and Willie Marie Reynolds Byrge. Curtis attended Free Communion Baptist Church in New River. He enjoyed playing music and going to church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Sisters, Mary Daugherty and Laura Lou Byrge; and brother, Cordis Byrge.
Survivors: Brother, Johnny Byrge of Oliver Springs; sister, Julie Byrge of New River; nieces and nephews, Randy Daugherty, Andy Daugherty, Pete Daugherty, Lee Daugherty and wife Laura, Rhonda Byrge and husband Mike; special friends, Maggie and Georgia Phillips; several great nieces, great nephews, and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City. Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Ward officiating.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Grave Hill Church Cemetery in New River.
You may also view Curtis’ guestbook onlineat www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM EDWARD CLOWERS
May 2, 2018
William Edward Clowers, 71, Claxton, was born Jan. 24, 1947, and went to be with the Lord May 2, 2018.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
William leaves behind: Loving wife, Wanda Clowers; brother, Norman Bob Clowers; several sisters-in-law; three daughters; two sons; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many special friends.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Charles and Claira Clowers. Receiving of friends and family for a Celebration of Life was held from 6 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Dante Baptist Church.
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel was honored to serve the Clowers family.
WILLIAM EDWARD CLOWERS
May 2, 2018
William Edward Clowers, 71, Claxton, was born Jan. 24, 1947, and went to be with the Lord May 2, 2018.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
William leaves behind: Loving wife, Wanda Clowers; brother, Norman Bob Clowers; several sisters-in-law; three daughters; two sons; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many special friends.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Charles and Claira Clowers. Receiving of friends and family for a Celebration of Life was held from 6 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Dante Baptist Church.
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel was honored to serve the Clowers family.
PENNY SUE BAKER
May 1, 2018
Penny Sue Baker, 50, Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at her residence.
Penny was born Oct.14, 1967, in Lake City. She was a member of the Cumberland View Baptist Church “Swag.” She enjoyed reading, being a mother and playing games on her phone.
Penny was preceded in death by: Mother, Rose Hawkins Byrd; brothers, Larry and Terry Seiber; and sister, Kathy Lively.
Survived by: Father, Frank Marlow of Lake City; husband, Jackie Baker of Knoxville; sons, Cody Seiber of Knoxville, Nathan Kesterson of Alabama, Little Jack Baker of Knoxville; daughter, Heavenly Baker of Knoxville; brothers, David Marlow of Knoxville, Timmy Marlow of Knoxville; sisters, Lena Williams of Clinton, Sheena Atkins of Alabama, Faye Turner of Knoxville, Frankie Bradford of Clinton, Maggie Marlow of Knoxville; and many special friends and family.
Visitation was held from noon – 1 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral service was at 1 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Lindsay officiating.
Interment followed the funeral service at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lake City.
You may also view Penny’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, was in charge of arrangements.
GRACE MOORE
April 29, 2018
Grace Moore, 101, Briceville, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge surrounded by her family.
Grace was born Feb. 14, 1917, in Windrock, the daughter of Byrd and Effie (Duncan) Daughtery. She spent her early years living in various mining camps in Kentucky and Tennessee. On June 2, 1934, in Briceville she married John Moore. She lived in Briceville from the time of her marriage to her death. She was a faithful member of Walden View Baptist Church. She loved going to church, sitting in the front porch swing eating ice cream during the summer, and being with her family.
She was preceded in death by: Parents; husband; infant son, William Byrd Moore; infant Daughter, Caroline Lee Moore; brother, Edgar Daughtery; sisters, Bertha Seiber and Anna Mae Dison; and grandson, Tim Moore.
Survivors: Sons, Curtis and wife Cathy Moore of Oakdale, Kenny and wife Laura Moore of Caryville, N.B. (Pete) Moore of Briceville; grandchildren, Patty Humphrey of Powell, Regina Bailey of Lake City, Greg and wife Wendy Moore of Briceville, Cynthia and husband Rick Shelby of Valparaiso, Ind., Kristi Moore of Michigan City, Ind., Michael Evans of Indianapolis, Ind., Katy and husband B.J. Ellis of Greenwood, Ind., Gary and wife Jackie Kite of Briceville; 18 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of many other family members and friends.
Visitation was held from 5 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City with the Rev. Charlie Green and the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating.
Family and friends met at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Circle Cemetery in Briceville for a graveside service.
RUTH E. WEAVER
April 18, 2018
Ruth E. Weaver, 81, passed peacefully April 12, 2018, with her family by her side.
Many people referred to her as “Nanny,” because she was to many, their grandmother.
She loved gardening, yard sales, and being around people talking, laughing, and telling only stories she could tell. Family gatherings, holidays, and pool parties were always favorites of hers. She loved her family and friends dearly. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life’s passion. She especially loved children, and tended to many over the years. Nanny was of the Baptist faith and she participated in many activities with Clinton First Baptist Church over the years, and also enjoyed Norris First Baptist Church and Pastor David Seiber. She was a great supporter of our Military and proud American.
She was preceded in death by: Beloved parents, Nelson and Esta McCourt; as well her sister, Mary, and brother Loren McCourt, all of Sandusky, Ohio.
Ruth is survived by: Children, Connie and Mark Beaty, Andersonville, Lisa and Barry Hurt, Destin, Fla.; grandchildren, Alishia and Denis Obradovac of Oak Ridge, Christa and Special Agent Horace Taylor, Belleville, Ill., Nicholas and Karli Beaty of Andersonville, Chase Hurt, Destin, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Oaklee Obradovac and baby Lily Beaty; siblings, Evelyn Walls, Thelma Meyer, and Ralph McCourt.
She is also leaving behind her special friend Tammy Duncan; nephew, Gene Weaver; lifelong friend, Tommy Strunk and family; and Tracy and Leslie Huffman.
