Eloise Grace Rutherford Irwin
February 28, 2024
Eloise Grace Rutherford Irwin, age 97, left her earthly home in Heiskell and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. She was a long-time member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. She was born April 5, 1926 in Andersonville, Tennessee to the late Hugh and Talitha Rutherford. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Irwin; son-in-law, John Brummett; ten brothers and other family members.
She is survived by her children, Janet Brummett, Billy Irwin and wife Sandy, and Linda Barton and husband Bob; grandchildren, Marty Brummett and wife Dawn, Toby Brummett and fiancé Misty, Michelle Garner and husband Anthony, Brad Irwin, Gail Sickau and husband Rich, Brent Irwin and wife Andrea, Lori Schlotfeldt and husband Seth, Kyle Barton and wife Julie, and Cory Barton and wife Nicole; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister-in-law, Ann Rutherford; brother-in-law, Troy Lawson; many nieces and nephews; special friend that was like a son, Randy Moore and his family.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her service will follow in the chapel with Rev. Allen Giles officiating. Her graveside will be at 11 a.m., Friday at Sinking Springs United Methodist Church with Rev. Brandon Berg officiating. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sinking Springs Cemetery Fund, c/o Brian Hill, or your favorite charity. We are grieving with hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
Clyde Cook, Jr.
February 28, 2024
Clyde Cook Jr., 80, of Andersonville TN went home to be with Jesus on Feb. 22, 2024.
Clyde was born Sep. 20, 1943, in Tazwell, TN to Clyde and Ely Cook. He attended schools in Clinton and Powell Tennessee. He then served overseas in the army until being honorably discharged in 1964. He returned to Powell, TN where he met and married Betty Jeffers in 1965. She sang Chuck Berry’s “I Found My Thrill on Blueberry Hill" for years as that was the Cook family address.
Clyde began a career working for Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He later retired as an analytic chemist and pursued many other interests. Never one to sit still, Clyde pursued such hobbies as ostrich farming, house flipping, fishing, gardening, and orchard planting. He was an avid reader, spending numerous hours studying and seeking to understand God’s word. He studied gunsmithing, opened his own business and became known as “the Gun Doctor”. He never stopped dreaming big dreams and believing in his ability to achieve greatness.
Clyde was the proud father of five daughters and grandfather to ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded to heaven by his beloved daughter Deborah Cook. He is survived by his wife Betty Cook, daughters Tammy Turnbill (Rick), Elena Dotson (Dennis), Sherry Mohr (Jeff), Esther Brady (Bryan); grandchildren Isaac Mohr (Meagan), Hannah Kincaid (Brandon), Jacob Turnbill, Caleb Mohr (Caitlin), Elijah Mohr (Rachel), Victoria Mohr (Seth), Joshua Turnbill, Jeremiah Turnbill, Nehemiah Brady, and Reesa Brady; great-grandchildren Theo Kincaid, Darcy Kincaid, Harrison Mohr, Max Mohr, Elise Baker; and sisters Jean Pope and Carolyn Wolfenbarger.
Services will be held at Holly Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, Tennessee. Visitation is Monday, Feb. 26, 5-7 p.m., followed by the service at 7 p.m.. Graveside service will be at Norris Memorial Garden with full military honors Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Holley Gamble Funeral home is honored to serve Clyde’s family.
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Frances Loving
February 28, 2024
March 26, 1950 - Feb. 15, 2024:
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Frances Loving.
She was predeceased by her mother and father Georgia and Dan Ausmus, sister Diane Ausmus, daughter Melissa Loving and granddaughter Trinity Bean.
She leaves to mourn her grandson and granddaughter Tristan Loving and Kali Morris , brother John Ausmus and wife, Dorothy, and niece Laura Burd.
Plus her other “grandchildren” and special friends, Dustin Bunch, Emily Gas, Josh Stevens, Dayton Burleson, McKinsey Williams, Kim and Scott Williams and Remi Burleson.
A graveside service was held at Oak Ridge Memorial Park on Feb. 23, 2024.
Ronald Edward Merritt
February 28, 2024
Ronald Edward Merritt, 87, of Strawberry Plains went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Ronald was also owner/operator of Ronald Merritt Garage Doors and a proud United States Army veteran.
To greet Ronald at the gates of Heaven were his wife, Lorene Merritt; parents, Clarence and Georgia Merritt; brother and sister-in-law, Arliss and Shirley Merritt; and brother-in-law, Gordon Massey.
Left behind to cherish his memory is his son, Randy (Heather) Merritt; brother, Phillip (Marvin) Merritt, sister-in-law, Lois Massey; and Todd Hancock.
Special thanks to the staff at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home and to Shaunta Monday.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to Thorn Grove Cemetery, 721 S. Carter School Road, Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, 37871.
Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Thorn Grove Cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment with Pastor Bobby Province officiating.
Military honors will be presented by the Volunteer State Honor Guard.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37924, 865-523-4999. bridgesfuneralhome.com.
James Dwight VanHuss
February 22, 2024
James Dwight VanHuss, 51 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, following a period of declining health.
Born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on Sept. 21, 1972, he was the son of the late Edith VanHuss.
He is survived by his brother Mark VanHuss and his wife Melissa of Clinton, Tennessee, and a nephew, Cody VanHuss, also of Clinton.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton is serving the family of James Dwight VanHuss.
June Sharp Gibson
February 22, 2024
June Sharp Gibson, 77, passed away peacefully on the morning of Feb. 12, 2024, in her hometown of Lake City, Tennessee, after bravely battling an extended illness. She was born on Sep. 27, 1946, to J.N. Sharp Jr and Louise Sharp.
A proud alumna of the University of Tennessee, June was an active member of the Delta Zeta sorority. She had an unwavering passion for UT Volunteer football, holding season tickets and attending as many bowl games as possible over the years.
Following her college years, June embarked on a distinguished 40-plus-year career with the state of Tennessee, serving diligently until her retirement from the Office of Employment Security in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
She was a member of the Democratic Party, advocating for causes she believed in.
She found solace and community at First Baptist Church of Lake City, where she was a lifetime member.
Preceded in death by her parents and her beloved daughter, Tara Gibson, June is survived by her twin sister, Jane Sharp Noe, and husband Richard; sister Joan Sharp Hill; brother Jim Sharp and wife Marlene; sister Connie Sharp Elliott; and grandson, Hayden Hatfield, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
The family received friends at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 from 10-11 a.m., with the funeral following at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Christopher Enix officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to First Baptist Church of Lake City, reflecting June’s compassionate spirit and commitment to helping others.
Thomas L. Dagley
February 22, 2024
Thomas L. Dagley, 95, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.
Tom was born Jan. 3, 1929, to Everett and Pearl Dagley in Clinton, Tennessee.
Tom worked for several years as a local barber, and retired from the Clinton City School System. His favorite pastime was taking long walks with his furry companion, Fletch.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Elmer Dagley; brothers and sisters-in-law, DL and Louise Dagley, Carvel and Willa Dean Dagley; sister, Mary Lynn (Patsy) Wilson; nephew, James Dagley; and niece, Diane Long.
He leaves behind nephews and nieces, Robert (Charlotte) Dagley, Earl (Margaret) Dagley, Carolyn (David) McClure, David (Teresa) Wilson, Gail (Kenny) Cook, Lisa (Denny) Kirkland; and several great nieces and nephews. Tom also leaves behind his bonus family, Dan and Jackie Freels, and their daughters, Heather and Haley.
Family and friends gathered at Black Oak Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee, on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. where Tom was laid to rest.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Thomas L. Dagley.
Gwenda “Gwen” Daun Bumgardner
February 21, 2024
Gwenda “Gwen” Daun Bumgardner went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, on Feb. 15, 2024, after bravely battling a chronic illness.
Gwen, born to H. Dale and Dorthea Sheets in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Oct. 17, 1946, earned a bachelor of arts degree while being a working mom. She was known for her kindness as she dedicated her career as a social worker, specializing in Lewy body dementia care.
Married to Gary Bumgardner for 20 years until his passing, she was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, who treasured her faith, family, and adventures in travel.
Gwen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Bumgardner; parents, H. Dale and Dorthea Sheets; sister, Bette Bates; aunt and uncle, Wanda and Woody Yokum.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Charlie Bates; sons, Mark (Jenny) Books, and Jon (Vicky) Books; stepdaughters, Suzanne (Brandon) Carson, and Christin Bumgardner; grandchildren Colt and Carreau Carson, Erik, and Ellie Books; as well as nieces and nephews, Debra Davis, Chip Bates, Dale (Missy) Bates, and Doug Bates (Gene Vuyovich); great-nieces and nephews, Adam (Amy) Davis, Ashley (Heath) Chambers, Sarah (Travis) Swann, Amber Bates, Madison (Reece) Watkins, and Nick Bates; great-great-nieces and nephews, Asher and Adleigh Davis, Sawyer, Sullivan, Thea, and Drew Chambers, Oliver and Sophia Swann, and Elsie Watkins; cousin, Sherri (Harry) Elliott.
Gwen’s legacy of compassion and her warm smile will be cherished by all whose lives she touched.
Special thanks to Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice of Newport; Rebecca Hurt; and Cynthia and John Brady for their love and care.
Services will be held at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 292 Pleasant View Loop, Clinton, TN 37716, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, followed by the burial of her ashes.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to ALPS adult day services in Morristown, TN, as they care for participants who are memory impaired and those with special needs.
Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home, Morristown, TN.
