JAMES MORGAN CHASE
August 9, 2017
James Morgan Chase, 44, Clinton, passed away Monday morning, July 24, 2017, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville.
He was a wonderful husband, father, stepfather, son, brother, and friend. He loved his Atlanta Falcons, Braves, and Florida Gators.
He was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Duane and Marian McCallister, Melba McCallister, and James Edward and Beatrice Cecilia Chase.
Survived by:
Loving wife, Jackie Chase
; son, Chad Ryan Chase
; daughter, Tayler Morgan Chase
; stepdaughters, Madison Effler and Sarah Adkins
; parents, Rex and Patricia Chase
; brother, Duane Chase and wife Melissa
; sister, Tonya Craig and husband Phil
; aunts and uncles, Dana and Jon Ambrose,
Duane McCallister Jr.
, David McCallister,
Dennis and Regina McCallister
, Donny McCallister,
Melissa and Mark Miles
; adopted grandson, Axel Jones
; special great-nieces, Jayla Craig and Marlee Miles
; great-nephew, Hayden Craig
; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
His funeral service followed his visitation.
His graveside was held the next morning at Grandview Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
ROBERT STEVEN ‘STEVE’ BULLOCK
August 9, 2017
Robert Steven “Steve” Bullock, 67, Lake City, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Park West Medical Center of Knoxville.
Steve was born Feb. 26, 1950, in Anderson County to the late George Bullock and Frankie McCart Bullock. Steve enjoyed talking, fellowshipping, going with his son, Stevie, to umpire ball games, and spending time with his family and friends. Steve was a loving husband of 46 years to his wife, Pat. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Lake City and loved to go when he was able.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his brother, James Bullock.
Survivors include: Wife of 46 years, Pat White Bullock of Lake City; son, Stevie Bullock and Jen of Caryville; grandson, Dakota Bullock; brothers, Tommy Bullock of Briceville, Gary Bullock and Evelyn of Georgia, Marty Bullock of Lake City, Freddie Bullock and Barbara of Clinton, Johnny Bullock of Knoxville; sisters, Georgia Slover and Stan of Lake City, Patty Smith and Larry of Pittsburg, Penn., Glenna Tibbs and Larry of Caryville, Beverly Joyce and David of Clinton, Jody Bullock of Knoxville; a host of other nieces, nephews, and relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City with the Rev. Jimmy Ault and the Rev. Kenny Sharp officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City to go in procession to the Old Beech Grove Cemetery in Lake City for an 11 a.m. graveside service.
ROY K. ‘POPPY’ BAILEY
August 9, 2017
Roy K. “Poppy” Bailey, 91, Briceville, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, July 27, 2017, at home with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, James Issac and Martha Jane Gaw Bailey; mother of his daughters, first wife, Margie Stafford; daughter, Sandra Stromberg; brothers, James, Howard and Browder; sister, Minnie Green; and son in law, Gary Rowland.
Poppy is survived by: Wife of 37 years, Ruth Seiber Bailey; children, Kaye (John) Christian, Linda Rowland, all of Fairborn, Ohio, Pauline (Glenn ) Bunch of Clinton, Kathy (Jeff) Rhodes of Springboro, Ohio, Robert Seiber of New River, Charlie (Pam) Seiber of Franklin, Ohio, and Curtis (Corky) Sherry of Harriman; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and special cat, Fletcher, Poppy’s boy.
The family would like to offer a very special thank you to hospice nurses, Charlie Pickell and Casady Roberts, for their kind and loving care of Poppy.
A Memorial Service was held at Rock Hill Baptist Church, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
The Rev. Murl Phillips and the Rev. David Seiber officiated. Poppy was interred at Rock Hill Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Poppy’s memory to Second Harvest Food Bank, 136 Harvest Lane, Maryville TN, 37801.
Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273).
www.cremationoptionsinc.com
MELVIN WARREN WELLS
August 2, 2017
Mr. Melvin Warren Wells, 85, Clinton, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe.
Warren was the owner and operator of Wells Used Cars and Paint Shop in Clinton and was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by: Infant son, Donald Lynn Wells; parents, William and Anna Burton Wells; sisters, Wilma Duncan and Irma Wells.
Warren is survived by: Wife, Thelma “Jo” Wells of Clinton; sons, Burl (Sandra) Wells of Clinton, Bill (Shelley) Wells of Edgewater, Fla.; daughter, Marilyn (Bill) Collins of Knoxville, Sally (Steve) Barlow of Andersonville, Becky (Brent) Mounger of Clinton; sister, Jean Taylor of Knoxville; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Bobby Metcalf officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at Farmers Grove Cemetery.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Melvin Warren Wells.
www.holley-gamble.com
TERESA ANN SPRADLIN
August 2, 2017
Teresa Ann Spradlin, 58, Clinton, passed away Monday, July 25, 2017, at her home in Clinton.
Teresa adored her grandkids and loved spending time with them. She loved her job at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, where she worked in registration for nearly 20 years. Teresa had a good sense of humor and was fun to be around.
She was preceded in death by: Mother, Shirley Cooper; sister, Sheryl Bueno; and grandson, Cody Bolton.
Teresa is survived by: Husband of 35 years, Gary Spradlin of Clinton; daughters, Kasie Moore and husband Justin of Halls, and Angela Slover of LaFollette; brother, Kenny Cooper; and sister, Lora Cooper both of Waco, Texas; grandchildren, Julian Headrick, Connor Moore, Shelby Moore, and Olivia Moore.
Teresa’s family would like to give a special thanks to all her friends at Methodist Medical Center and Covenant Hospice.
Teresa’s family received her friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with her funeral service immediately following at 7 p.m. with Billy W. Moore officiating.
Teresa’s interment was private.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
MARILYN JUNE McCREIGHT
August 2, 2017
Marilyn June McCreight, a long-time resident of Oak Ridge, died at the age of 81 Tuesday, July 25, at NHC Healthcare.
Born in Coosa County, Ala., in 1936, June lived in multiple cities in Alabama before making Oak Ridge her home in 1980. She will be most remembered as owner and operator of Ridge Greenhouse and Florist, working beside her beloved husband, Thomas McCreight Sr. Her four children, brought her great joy. She was a tremendous contributor to many gardens in Oak Ridge over the years, offering much guidance and information. She shared her knowledge by writing gardening articles for the “Visions” newspaper. She loved plants, flowers, decorating and her customers.
Many thanks from the family to all our customers, whom we now call friends, that have visited June over the years while in assisted living. Each visit brightened her day.
June was a member a of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge and enjoyed Brother Steve’s sermons on television when she was no longer able to attend church.
June wass preceded in death by: Husband, Thomas McCreight Sr.; son, Tom McCreight Jr.; parents, Reed and Thelma “Lowry” Nickolson; and brothers, Jimmy Reed Nickolson and Sherril Nickolson
She is survived by: Daughters, Kathy Brophy (Jim), Katie Campbell (Steve) and Kelley Gormley; sister, Sandra Richardson (Andy); grandchildren, Samantha Justice, Kellsie Campbell, Abby Gormley and J.T. Gormley.
Graveside service for June was held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of June McCreight.
www.holleygamble.com
PATSY ANN MAXFIELD
August 2, 2017
Patsy Ann Maxfield, 75, Clinton, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was born Feb. 19, 1942, to the late John Epp and Sally Thompson Maxfield.
Patsy loved watching television, especially sports and playing Bingo. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by: Sister, Ella Sue Qualls; brothers, Ed Ballew and DL Ballew; sister-in-law, Patricia Ann Maxfield.
Survived by: Brothers, Joe Maxfield and wife Betty of Rocky Top, Jay Maxfield of Clinton; great-nephew, Austin Ray Smith of Clinton; niece, Tina Maxfield Gering and husband Richard of Clinton; nephews, Shannon Qualls and wife Julie of Dover, Ky., David Qualls of Maysville, Ky.; brother-in-law, Buddy Qualls of Maryville, Ky.; special friend, Carol Fischel of Elyria, Ohio; a host of other family and friends.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top, with the funeral service following at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating.
Patsy’s interment was held at the Oak Grove Cemetery following her funeral service.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve Patsy’s family.
www.holleygamble.com
FRANKLIN RUSSELL MASSENGALE
August 2, 2017
Franklin Russell Massengale, born Jan. 25, 1943, in Morgan County, moved to his heavenly home Saturday, July 29, 2017.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Frank and Alene Massengale; brother, Troy Massengale; grandparents, Hobart and Ora Massengale, James Daugherty and Ella Seiber Daugherty.
He is survived by: Loving wife of 55 years, Helen Diane Massengale (Carolyn); sons, Jeff Massengill, Tim and wife Selinda Massengill, and daughter-in-law Melanie Massengill; grandchildren, Tyler Massengill, Michelle (Massengill) and husband Skylar Scalia, Haylee (Massengill) and husband Tanner Walker, Caleb Massengill and Hannah Massengill; great-grandchildren, Malakia Scalia; brother, Luther and wife Wilma Massengill; sister, Dale and husband Bill Weaver; sister-in-law, Janice (Massengill) Cortez; and several nieces and nephews; special friends, Raymond Phillips and Jack Dickson, Sherril Buck; and a host of other friends.
He was the Pastor of the Clinton Church of God of Prophecy for 44 years and prior to that he was the Pastor of the Oliver Springs Church of God of Prophecy for six years. He was known for showing the love of Christ and showing love to everyone.
The family received friends from 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs.
The funeral service follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastors E.C. McKinley, Luther Massengale, and Larry Noe officiating.
Burial and graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to go in the funeral procession.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proudly serving the Massengale family and we invite you to share a message of condolence to the family at www.sharpfh.com.
