BETTY MAGDALENE PRIDE
May 4, 2018
Betty Magdalene Pride, 81, Oliver Springs, passed away May 4, 2018, at her residence.
Betty was born June 21, 1936, on Windrock Mountain to the late Thomas Edmonds and Sarah Patterson Edmonds. Betty was a member of Tupper Town Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. She loved flowers, tending to her flowerbeds, and cooking.
Betty was preceded in death by: Parents; husband, William Amos Pride Sr., sons, Danny Glenn, and Timothy Wayne Pride; and grandsons, Steve Edward Keathley, and Scotty Lee Pride.
Survivors: Faithful companion, Jim Gibbs of Oliver Springs; sons, Michael Pride and Diane of Knoxville, John Pride and Trish of Knoxville; daughters, Rebecca Byrge and Carley of Lake City, Terri Pride Adkins of Oliver Springs, Sarah Pride of Clinton; raised as children, Zola and Jerry Edmonds; 14 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and other family and friends.
Visitation was held from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City. Her funeral service was held at 8 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Moore and the Rev. Wayne Morgan officiating.
Family and friends met at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Indian Creek Cemetery in Oliver Springs for an 11 a.m. graveside service.
You may also view Betty’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, was in charge of arrangements.
ELIZABETH ‘ANN’ PARTON PRESSLEY
May 4, 2018
Elizabeth “Ann” Parton Pressley, 67, went home to be with the Lord May 4, 2018.
Ann was born June 12, 1950, to the late Clyde Parton and Doris Moore.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: Several grandparents; brother, Robert Parton; son, William I. Ledford.
She is survived by: Husband, Dean Pressley of Clinton; daughters, Kim and husband Dewey Brummett of Clinton, Virginia Shipley of Halls, Martha and husband Robert Wagner of Lenoir City, Rebecca Ledford of Loudon; special grandsons, Dewey Brummett Jr. and Christopher Brummett; two special-great-granddaughters, Maggie Lynn Brummett, and Kairi Skye Sorteberg-Brummett; eight other grandchildren; several other great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from noon – 1 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following with the Elder Darris W. Waters officiating.
Her graveside immediately followed at Grandview Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
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.
