JAMES PARKS
April 11, 2018
James Parks, age 88 of Lake City passed away on April 6, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center. He was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church for 69 years. He loved his church and served for a time as Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Helen Phillips Parks; two brothers, Wayne and Ralph Parks; sister, Wilma Parks.
He is survived by: Loving wife of 69 years, Willie Ruth Parks, sons, Ronald and wife Katha Parks, Gary and wife Gracie Parks, sisters, Janie and husband Mack Hill, Mary and husband Ralph Hill, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2018 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. His funeral service was at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Clinch River Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Webster and Rev. Tom Byrge officiating. His graveside service immediately followed at Clinch River Baptist Church Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
JERRY LYNN MARTIN
April 11, 2018
Jerry Lynn Martin, 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Crossville after a long and courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Clinton Senior High School in the class of 1970 where he played baseball for the Dragons all four years. He was awarded a scholarship to Cleveland State for his expertise in the sport. He eventually moved to Brooksville, Fla. for over 30 years before returning to Crossville in 2013 after early retirement. He was an avid fisherman and loved doing all kinds of carpentry projects to his home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Martin of Clinton and wife, Janet Billups Martin of Crossville, who just passed away 19 days prior.
He is survived by mother, Mary Adalene Martin, of Clinton, twin brother, Larry of Seymour, sisters Cheryl Schmidt and Sharon Reed (Jim) both of Clinton. Also one daughter, Brandi Pisaurio and two grandchildren, Kara and Luke, and four nephews and two nieces. There was a private graveside service and interment in Villa Rica, Ga. All that knew him, loved him and his humor, but also know he is at peace and finally out of pain.
WALTER LEE COX
April 11, 2018
Walter Lee Cox, age 93 a lifelong resident of Clinton went home to be with his heavenly father on April 5, 2018. Walter was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 80 years and accepted Jesus when he was at a young age and remained faithful throughout his life. He grew up in Clinton and was a veteran of the United States Navy and served his country during World War II. Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening and enjoyed teaching bible study at his house. After his wife Helen passed away, Walter loved visiting residents of nursing homes and shut in friends at their homes. Walter is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Helen Cox; father, Roy Cox; mother, Lissie Williams Cox Hafley; sisters, Mary Ruth Ensley, Josephine Dishman, brothers, Garry and Harvey Cox.
He is survived by: Sons, Jerry Cox and wife Jenny, Steve Cox and wife Sharon, Eddie Cox; granddaughters, Tonya Dycus, Stephanie Nichols, Amanda Hart; grandson, Micah Cox; great grandsons. Nathaniel Nichols and Johnny Dycus; great granddaughter, Jessica Mitchell and husband Korey; brothers, Bennie Cox and wife Mary Alice, Edward Cox; sisters, Tammy Cox Archer and Nanny Jane Cox as well as numerous nieces and nephews and host of friends.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Bethel Baptist Church. His funeral service followed with Rev. Darryl Taylor, Rev. J.C. Newman, and Rev. David Seiber officiating. His burial was at 2 p.m., Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors at graveside. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
CHARLES JAMES COX
April 11, 2018
Charles James Cox, 74, husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend to all, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at UT Medical Center. Charles was born April 5, 1944 in LaFollette. He left his family home and the state of Tennessee for the first time at the age of 15, moving to Omaha, Neb. Once old enough, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1961-1965. Charles eventually made his way back home to Tennessee where he met the love of his life, Linda Kay Hooper, of Powell; they were married Dec. 13, 1971. Charles enjoyed watching UT football from his recliner, fishing trips with his brothers, tinkering around with automobiles, and spending time with his friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda H. Cox; his sons James Edward Cox, and Bradley James Cox; daughter, Angela Gayle Cox; four grandchildren, Charles “Chaz” Allen Cox, Keeley Shaye Cox, Steven James Cox, and Sydney Marie Cox; brothers, Samuel Cox, Paul Cox, and Jerry Cox, and a host of extended family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. Henry Clyde Cox; mother, Naomi Golden Cox; brother, David Cox; and sister, Eunice Cox.
The family would like to thank his friends Bill and Sonya Overholt for their unwavering love and support. We will always carry your memory in our hearts.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 13, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton, with Donald Cox officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com
VIOLA H. CHADWICK
April 11, 2018
Viola H. Chadwick, age 85 of Rocky Top, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Sept. 10, 1932 to the late Milas H. and Georgie Violet Hawkins in Anderson County. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church. Viola enjoyed quilting, but her greatest enjoyment came from her kids and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, John S. Chadwick, Jr.; brothers, Clyde Hawkins, Bob Hawkins, Shirley Hawkins, and Kenneth Joe Hawkins; sisters, Eugene H. Flynn, and Ruby E. Hawkins.
She is survived by: son, John S. Chadwick of Rocky Top; daughter, Georgia L. Chadwick of Rocky Top; brother, Charles E. Hawkins; sister, Reba L. Leaders; grandchild, Kristan Parson and husband Dana; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Lily, and Kole; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Special thanks to the staff of Norris Health and Rehabilitation for their compassionate care.
The family received friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. and the funeral service followed at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Phillips and Rev. David Sexton officiating. Graveside services were on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Norris Memorial Gardens.
SHELBY GENE BROWN
April 11, 2018
Shelby Gene Brown, 81, of Briceville, took his heavenly flight on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
Shelby was born on September 29, 1936 to the late Wilburn and Elsie Ward Brown. He loved to travel all over the world where he made plenty of friends and never met a stranger. He also loved NASCAR and western movies. He always helped anyone who needed it. He will be missed dearly.
In addition to his parents, Shelby was preceded in death by: Brothers, Henry and Tommy Brown; sister, Callie Violet; daughter, Wanda Lucero; grand daughters, Michelle Chavez and Valerie Brown; grandson, Kyle Garrison and form wives, Audrey Stevens and Nellie Bunch.
Survivors: Sons, Jody Frost and Carri of Hamer, S.C., Andrew Brown and companion Sharon Mann of Dry Ridge, Ky.; daughters, Jeannie Montano of Veguita, N.M., Betty Winterberg and Rocky of Clinton, Debbie O’Malley and Mike of Knoxville, Margie Johnson and companion George Stooksbury of Briceville, Ashley Brown of Dry Ridge, Ky.; brother, Willie Brown and Glenda of LaFollette; sister, Bertha Hawkins and Tommy of Briceville; grandchildren, Ryan Stooksbury, Judy and Kimberly Johnson, Jody Lee, Austin, and Anna Grace Frost, Sarah, Bernadette, and Antonio Montano, Tiffany Whitaker, Salathiel O’Malley, Gabe and Evie Brown, Aiden Fannin and Asia, John, and Gwen Mann and special caregiver Bertha Smith and special friends at Aurora Utilities in Aurora, Ind.
Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday March 31, 2018 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City. Funeral service followed at 3 p.m. in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Marlow and Tom Byrge officiating. Interment followed the funeral service at Graves Gap Cemetery. “We’ll meet again when we step off on that beautiful shore.”
WILFRED ‘BILL’ COX
April 4, 2018
Wilfred “Bill” Cox, 85, Crossville, passed away peacefully March 26, 2018, at Park West Hospital in Knoxville after a long battle with lung disease.
He was preceded in death by: Wife, Geraldine Cox; parents, Vernon Henry and Marie Ruston Cox of Evansville, Ind.; brother, Charles Cox, also of Evansville.
Survivors include: Daughter, Lois Marie Cox of Erie, Colo.; brother, Gerald Gene Cox and wife Nancy of Evansville, Ind.; nephew and Godson, Dan Robitaille of Atlanta, Ga.
Survivors also include a nephew and two nieces, Derek Vernon Cox of Jeffersonville, Ind., Karen Cox and Susan Cox Dryman, both of Evansville, Ind.; sisters-in-law, Sister Irene Arsenault of Port Jefferson, N.Y., Ruth Arsenault of Boston, Mass., and his devoted companion Bobbie Sellers of Clinton.
Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he began his career as a meteorologist. After leaving the military, Bill continued as a meteorologist with the U.S. National Weather Service until he retired in 1988.
The last year of his life Bill resided at Meadow View Assisted Living, Clinton. Bobbie Sellers of Clinton saw to his needs during the last 15 months of his life. Bobbie expresses her gratitude to the staff of Meadow View for their kindness and gentle care of Bill while he was a resident there.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery; 1800 St. George Road, Evansville, Ind. A private celebration of life service will be in Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army Church at The Salvation National Army National Headquarters, 615 Slaters Lane, P.O. Box 269, Alexandria, VA., 22313.
Secure, online contributions may be made at https://secure20.salvationarmy.org/donation.jsp.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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WILLIAM ‘BILLY’ COOK
April 4, 2018
William “Billy” Cook, 63, went to be with the Lord at his home March, 30, 2018.
He was born in Lynch, Ky., on March 15, 1955. He was a member of Northstar Church in Knoxville. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad on Oct. 2, 2017, after 42 years. He loved to travel, play golf and spend time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by: Father, William Cook; and mother, Betty Joe Cook.
He is survived by: Wife, Vicky Lambdin Cook of Clinton; daughter, Kelli Jo Cook of Crossville; son, William Clint Cook and wife Heather of Knoxville; sister, Nancy Gipson and husband Mike of Clinton; lots of nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the chapel with Donald Adkins officiating.
His graveside will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Piney Grove Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Mission of Hope or the Crossville Mission Bible Training Center.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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