ALICE HUNTER WOODFIN
September 13, 2017
Alice Ann Hunter Woodfin, 81, Kingston, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at her home with her husband, Sam, by her side.
She was born March 2, 1936, in South Pittsburg and was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School. She has been a resident of Roane County since 1955 and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. She was an accomplished ceramic artist, an exceptional floral designer, avid baker and very talented in crocheting and cross stitching. Ann also enjoyed fishing but loved babies and spending time with her family.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Lee and Sarah Elizabeth Parker Hunter; brother, James Samuel Hunter.
Survivors: Husband of 62 years, Sam B. Woodfin of Kingston; children, Sammy L. Woodfin and wife Rhonda of Andersonville, Lizanne W. Yount and husband Tom of Kingsport; grandchildren, Ashley Beret Arnold and husband Lucas of Knoxville, Sara Joelle Meyer and husband John of Norris, Kevin Thomas Yount of Kingsport, Rachel Elizabeth Yount of Washington, D.C.; five great-grandchildren; sister, Sarah June Moss and husband Jerry Don of South Pittsburg; several extended family members and many dear friends
Special appreciation to the fine nurses and caregivers of Covenant Hospice for all the excellent care shown during Ann’s illness.
Family and friends will met at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at Kingston Memorial Gardens for a graveside service with Elder John Robbins officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc., 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN., 37919.
Online register book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.
MRS. SUE HELEN HOLLADAY HALE
September 6, 2017
Mrs. Sue Helen Holladay Hale, Clinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home to be with her Lord Sept. 1, 2017.
She was the last of 12 children born to Carlie Bertrand Holladay and Josie Crider Holladay on Feb. 2, 1928 near Huntingdon. She graduated as valedictorian from Huntingdon High School and attended Nashville Business College. She began her work career at Y-12 in Oak Ridge. Besides being a homemaker, she also worked for Horace Wells at the Clinton Courier News.
She had many passions, but most notably she was known for her cooking and tending to her husband, children, and grandchildren; traveling via bus tours and cruises; and enjoying the beauty of flowers. She was an avid sports enthusiast for UT football, Atlanta Braves baseball, and Pat Summitt and the Lady Vols. She lived her life in a Christlike manner and faithfully attended the Clinton Church of Christ. She never knew a stranger and treated everyone like family. Her heartfelt love of others was reciprocated by many, and she will be dearly missed.
Sue`s favorite Bible verse was: Matthew 7:12, “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
Special thanks to The Home Option nurses and staff and UT Hospice for their dedicated loving service to her and her family.
She is survived by: Husband of 65 years, Byron Hale; daughter, Debby Spann (Mark) of Clinton; and son, Tim Hale (Melinda) of Nolensville; four grandchildren, Kevin Spann (Tasha) of Clinton, Austin Hale (Erin) of Nolensville, Tyler Spann (Brittney) of LaVergne, and Lauren Eubanks (Brent) of Nashville; and four great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: Parents; four sisters; and seven brothers.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), P.O. Box 47, Nampa, ID 83653 or to Gary Jones, India Mission Fund, c/o Clinton Church of Christ, P. O. Box 1126, Clinton, TN 37717.
Services will be held at Clinton Church of Christ, 500 N. Main Street, Clinton, TN 37716. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, with the funeral service to follow.
Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2017, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell.
Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the Hale Family.
CLETA MARIE GUY LOVELACE
September 6, 2017
Cleta Marie Guy Lovelace, 81, Clinton, passed away Sept. 1, 2017, at Canterfield Assisted Living.
Cleta was of the Baptist faith and was born January 23, 1936, in Briceville to the late Drexel and Lillie Hatmaker.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: First husband, Ralph Van Guy; second husband, Albert Lovelace; son, Ralph Van Guy Jr.; greatgrandson, Zachary Arender.
She is survived by: Children, Sherrie Larkin, David Lee Guy (Mary), Tammy Braden (Carl), and Bobby Van Guy (David Ensley); seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Hatmaker, Wilma Dew (Joe), Glenna Chamberlain; sister-in-law, Mary Graves.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her funeral service followed in the chapel with the Rev. Tom Byrge and the Rev. Keith Tillman officiating.
Cleta’s graveside service was at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Grandview Memorial Garden.
Pallbearers were Bobby Van Guy, Carl Braden, Adam Braden, Darryl Arender, Elijah Arender, and Jonah Arender, and David Ensley.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
MR. AUBRY DEAN McGHEE
September 6, 2017
Funeral services for Mr. Aubry Dean McGhee, 82, of Manchester, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. McGhee passed away Sept. 3, 2017, at Unity Medical Center in Manchester.
Aubry was born in Campbell County, the son of the late Caleb and Bessie Byrge McGhee. He was a self-employed mechanic. In earlier years, he owned several grocery stores and worked in the coal mining business as coal miner, coal truck owner, and mechanic. He was a member of the Masonry Lodge of Campbell County. Aubry enjoyed keeping up with current events, watching old classic movies, collecting coins, and loved being outside under the shade tree. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Campbell County.
In addition to his parents, Aubry was also preceded in death by: Sisters, Gerene Cross and Sue McGhee; son-in-law, Mike Phillips; grandson, Benjamin Cox; granddaughter, Holly Jernigan; great-granddaughter, Emmalynn Jernigan; and great-great-granddaughter, Mia Elam.
He is survived by: Loving wife, Lorenia McGhee of Manchester; four daughters, Kathy Phillips, Gloria Cox, Bonnie (Steve) Scullin, and Debbie Housley; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the McGhee family.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com.
MRS. ELLA SUE TATE
September 6, 2017
Mrs. Ella Sue Tate, Oliver Springs, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through 10 grueling months of pain. Yet even throughout her own struggle, she faithfully cared for family and friends through many ways including prayers, cards, food, and phone calls. She possessed a true servant’s heart and always put the needs of others before her own. She was a woman of strong faith, believing in the power of Jesus Christ’s love and the beauty and peace that would await her after her passing. With a real zest for life, Sue loved to read, send cards, go for walks, play bridge, travel, and chat with family and friends ... Just to name a few.
She was born April 7, 1938, in Norris to George and Georgia Reynolds. Sue graduated as the valedictorian from Norris High School in 1956. She married Frederick Gene Tate on June 8, 1957. They were happily married for 60 years. From 1966 to 1973, they lived in Saudi Arabia and worked for ARAMCO. Sue worked at Y12 for 35 years and retired in 1993. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Oliver Springs.
Sue was preceded in death by: Parents, George and Georgia Reynolds of Norris; and sister, Jelna Reynolds Beaty (Royce) of Norris.
Sue is survived by: Beloved husband, Fred, of Oliver Springs; her daughters Janet Tate Atallah (Wadie) of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Julie McCullough of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Nicole Parrott Liner (Justin) of Calhoun, and Bela Parrott of Oliver Springs; siblings Gloria Oakes (Carl) of Andersonville, Linda Hopson (Cecil) of Payson, Ariz., and Darrell Reynolds of Knoxville; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at Weatherford Mortuary. A memorial service will follow at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Kenny Rains officiating.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Methodist Medical Center CCU nurse Kate, special neighbors David and Sharon Chamblee, her church family, and Pastor Kenny Rains.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home http://tennesseechildren.org/.
An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.
DELORES DIANNE DISNEY ADKINS
August 30, 2017
Delores Dianne Disney Adkins, 61, Caryville, passed away Aug. 25, 2017, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was born in Campbell County, May 21, 1956, to the late William E. Disney and Mary Lou Pyles Disney. Dianne was of the Baptist Faith. When she was able, Dianne enjoyed spending time camping, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandkids. Dianne was an employee of Git N Go Market for many years.
In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her brother, Walter E. Disney.
Survivors: Husband, Danny Adkins of Caryville; daughters, Daphene Morris and Brian of Leland, N.C., Mary Speegle and Robby of Clinton; sons, Tony Adkins of Powell, Michael Adkins of Clinton; brothers, Hobert Disney of Jacksboro, Dale Disney and Janie of Knoxville, Aubrey “Peanut” Disney and Audrey of LaFollette, Steve Disney of Caryville; grandchildren, Cara, Amelia, and Elizabeth Morris, Cassandra, Krysta, and Conner Speegle; several nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Asbury officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City to go in procession to Windrock Cemetery in Oliver Springs for an 11 a.m. graveside service.
CHARLES TERRY WEBBER
August 30, 2017
Charles Terry Webber, 82, Clinton passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.
Charles was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church and attended Clinch River Baptist Church with his wife. He was the Anderson County School Superintendent for eight years and retired in 1989. During his tenure as school superintendent, the Anderson County Board of Education and Charles planned designed with Artec, an architect firm, carried out the construction of the Anderson County High School, field and stadium and Grand Oaks Elementary School, located in the Marlow Community.
Also, during his years of school superintendent, the school board and Charles faced the situation of having a student who was HIV positive identified in August of 1987. They provided a positive learning environment for him until he could be placed at Clinton Middle School for his education and protection. The Federal Court ruled that all school systems must accept students who are HIV positive into their schools. The state ordered the closing of Daniel Arthur Special School for Handicapped Students, so that the children would not be isolated but brought into regular classrooms. One of those students was a 12-year-old hemophiliac, who during a blood clotting treatment had acquired HIV, which causes AIDS. Parents in the Lake City area protested his entering school at Lake City Middle School. The principal of Clinton Middle School and Charles informed the school board that they had canvased the Clinton Community and found that citizens and students had no objections to him entering Clinton Middle School. He went on to complete his middle school education and later graduated from Clinton High School. These were a few of Charles highlights during his years of superintendent but there were many more that he took pride in.
Charles was preceded in death by: Parents, Bert and Nell Webber; son, Greg Webber; brother, Bert Webber Jr.; sisters, Odelite Carden, Ulavee and husband Francis Zachery, Zelma and husband Jess Elam, Jean and husband Troy Curnutt.
He is survived by: Loving wife of 60 years, Mary Webber; son, Terry Webber and wife Sandy; daughter, Suzie Clayton and husband Kip; granddaughters, Christine Copelan, Caitlin Clayton; grandsons, Lewis Webber and Matthew Clayton, Eddie Carden and wife Cecilia; nephews, Joel Zachery and wife Kathy, Gary Curnutt; nieces, Carol Anne Ladd and husband Larry, and Dana Peck and husband George.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life following.
Friends and family met at Sunset Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, for graveside services.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to, Open Doors of Tennessee, 118 Coleman Lane, Powell, TN 37849, www.opendoorstn.org/.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
EARL LeROY BRADEN
August 30, 2017
Earl LeRoy Braden, 89, Clinton, passed away peacefully Aug. 27, 2017, at the University of Tennnessee Medical Center, Knoxville.
Earl was a World War II veteran in the United States Navy and retired from Exxon Merchants Marines, where he got to travel the world on oil rigs.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, John and Laura Braden; sister, Edna May Queener; niece, Ann Queener Melton; and his oldest son, John Michael Braden.
He is survived by: Sons, Jeff Braden, Randy Braden and wife Danialle; daughter-in-law, Lisa Braden Heaton; three grandchildren, Michael Braden, Emilee and Kobe Braden; nephews, Eddie Queener and wife LyNeil, Jimmy Queener and wife Freddie, David Queener and wife Glenda; step brother, Glenn May and wife Jerry; special friend that helped take care of him, Tammy Christie; many other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow in the chapel.
His graveside will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, at Sunset Cemetery with full military honors at graveside.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
