SELINA ANNA OVERSTREET-BATES
July 5, 2018
Selina Anna Overstreet-Bates, 58, Oak Ridge, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Selina was larger than life. She was a very giving person and thought of others before herself. Selina never met a stranger and everyone loved her. She was a collector of many things and will be missed dearly.
Selina was preceded in death by her father, Lee Carl Thompson.
Selina is survived by: Husband, Gary Bates and her mother, Gladys Thompson, both of Oak Ridge; sons, Michael Overstreet (Mary) and Clinton Stepp all of Knoxville; stepdaughter, Brittany Bates (Billy Schlott); brother, David Lewis (Joyce); and brother -in-law, Benny Bates (Gloria) all of Kingston; sister, Carla Lingerfelt of Knoxville; and sister-in-law, Judy Parker of Sanford, Fla.; grandchildren, Bradlee Stepp, Julia and Logan Overstreet; step grandchildren, Violet and Henry Schlott; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Selina’s family will receive her friends from 10 – 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with her Celebration of Life immediately following in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary.
Selina’s graveside service and interment will be private.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com.
RUSSELL CLAUDE HART
July 4, 2018
Russell Claude Hart, 82, Clinton, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at his home in Clinton.
He was the best man in the world, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Russell retired from the U.S. Air Force and the VA Hospital in Gulfport, Miss. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Lake City.
Russell was preceded in death by: Parents, Harry and Betty Hart; and grandson, Gabriel Romeros.
Russell is survived by: Wife of 57 years, Martha Hart of Clinton; daughter, Wanda Bitterman of Clinton; brothers, Harry Hart Jr of Pennsylvania, Jim Hart of Oregon, and William Hart and wife Lucy of Pennsylvania; sister, Martha Hibig of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Chris Ferguson and Molly Romeros; great-grandchild, Xzavier Romeros; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Russel’s family will receive his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2018, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with his funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Atkins and the Rev. Pete Lowe officiating.
Russell’s interment is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton with full military honors.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
VERDIE KENNEDY SHANNON
July 4, 2018
Verdie Kennedy Shannon entered into her Heavenly home Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She has faithfully served the Lord for many years.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Elzie Shannon; son, Frank Shannon; grandson, Richey Sharp; parents, L.R. and Tensie Kennedy; sisters, Bertha Byrge Marlow, Ora Bowling; brothers Carlie Kennedy, Harvey Kennedy, and Thomas Kennedy.
She is survived by: Daughters, Faye Sharp and husband Richard, Rita Rutherford and husband Phil, Pearl Fritts and husband Leon; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Artie Ward Byrge; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The familyreceived friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at the Rocky Top chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral Services followed at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Leon Fritts and Phil Rutherford officiating.
Family and friends met at 9:15 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at the funeral home and proceed to Oak Grove Cemetery for interment at 10 a.m.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Rocky Top in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com
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.
www.holleygamble.com
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.
www.holleygamble.com
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
