CHELSEY JOHNSON DALE
August 2, 2017
Chesley Johnson Dale, 95, died peacefully at home July 27, 2017.
She was born in Shreveport, La., Dec. 3, 1921. She was the only child of James Burrows Johnson and Elizabeth Carroll Johnson of New Orleans, La.
She was predeceased by: Husbands, James Amerman Dale, and Armond (Arnie) Arnurius; and is survived by her children, Ann Stierli, Janet Donaldson, and James; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Chesley and her family moved to Norris in 1950 from Burlington, N.C. She was a founder of and taught crafts at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, and a longtime member of the Norris Religious Fellowship Church and the Norris Women’s Club. She had a natural talent for teaching, which she passed on to her children. She was involved as a volunteer with various organizations, including the American Red Cross, where she taught swimming and first aid. She was active in Girl Scouts and the original Norris Beautification Committee. She was an avid gardener and instilled her love for nature and gardening in her children. She loved all outdoor activities - sailing, canoeing, swimming, horseback riding and camping.
The family will hold a private graveside service and requests that memorials be sent to the Appalachian Arts Craft Center or the Norris Religious Fellowship Church.
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C. CLEO CRAWFORD
August 2, 2017
C. Cleo Crawford, 78, Andersonville, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 11, 1939, in Anderson County to the late Carl and Edith Gamble Crawford.
Other than his parents, Cleo was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Fletta Crawford.
Cleo had been a member of Hillvale Baptist Church, Red Hill Baptist Church, and Sequoyah Baptist Church. Cleo was a block and brick mason for many years, and was employed by the Anderson County Highway Department. His greatest joy was his grandkids.
He is survived by: Daughters, Tammie Allen and husband Rodney, Lisa Hatmaker and husband Brian, both of Andersonville; sister, Dorothy Fraker and husband Clifford of Andersonville; brother, Carlos Crawford and wife Linda of Andersonville; grandchildren, Bradley Allen and wife Amy, Bethany Allen; several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Gerald Hatmaker and the Rev. Dennis Galloway officiating.
Family and friends met at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home and went to Red Hill Cemetery for interment at 3 p.m.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve Cleo’s family.
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PAULINE GRACE (POLLYE) CASTEEL BURNETTE
July 26, 2017
Pauline Grace (Pollye) Casteel Burnette, 87, Kingston, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston.
She was born Dec. 23, 1929, in McMinn County and had lived in Kingston for more than 70 years. Pollye was a life-long member of Kingston First Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir for many years and was a member of the Golden Gleaners Sunday school class. After retiring from the banking industry she enjoyed traveling and planning bus trips for the Young at Heart group at First Baptist Church where she was greatly involved. She also loved volunteering at the Fantasy of Trees each November to benefit Children’s Hospital. Pollye was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 110, beloved sister of the Kingston Chapter #405, Order of The Eastern Star, The Order of the Amaranth, Charter member and Past Royal Matron of Charity Court #17. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed working in her flowers. The most important things were her family and church, and knowing that all of her children and grandchildren were Christians and they would be reunited in Heaven for eternity.
She will be greatly missed by her family, church family and many friends.
Preceded in death by: Beloved husband, Paul W. Burnette; sons, Johnny and Danny Burnette; parents, Luther and Jewel Pruiett Casteel; step-mother, Anna Mae Casteel; sisters, Agnes Moore, Johnnie Barton and Pat Booth; brothers, Bill and Ed Casteel; grandparents, many aunts and uncles.
Survivors: Children, Linda and Mike Farmer of Kingston, Bobby and Joy Burnette of Kingston, Sharon and Larry Pauley of Crossville; grandchildren, Michael Puckett, Greg Burnette, Amy Beth Smith, Heather Backus, Virgil and Ben Burnette, Dana Brooke, Tyler and Carrie Farmer; great-grandchildren, Abbie, Jordin and Jarrett Puckett, Bishop, Beckett and Maddie Burnette, Dylan Melton, Eli, Nate, Josh, Maddox and Mason Backus, Blain and Paxton Burnette, Chase and Karlie Grace Burnette, Kayla Brooke, Dallas Farmer; sister, Theresa Bradford and husband Don of Athens; brother, Steve Casteel and wife Betty of Athens; sisters-in-law, Barbara Casteel of Chickamauga, Ga., Ada Casteel of Athens; brother-in-law, Dave Booth of Athens; a host of extended family members and dear friends
Special thanks to her Jamestowne family for all their love, support and care.
The family received friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Kingston First Baptist Church with Dr. Daley Darley, Gary Alley and Jody McLoud officiating. Interment followed the service at Roane Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the building fund at First Baptist Church, 215 N. Kentucky Street, Kingston, TN 37763.
Online register book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston was in charge of arrangements.
MONICA (KEESEE) COX
July 26, 2017
Monica (Keesee) Cox, Winter Garden, Fla., formerly of Claxton, born Dec. 24, 1969, and left us July 21, 2017.
She was a very loved wife, fur baby mom, daughter, sister, daughter-in-law, niece, aunt, cousin and friend. Monica fought a valiant battle with glioblastoma that began June 15, 2015.
She was a 1989 graduate of Clinton High School, pharmacy tech and merchandising rep for Vanity Fair, 1928 Jewelry, and Timex.
Monica is survived by: Her high school sweetheart, husband, and soul mate of 23 years, Lt Colonel Samuel David Cox (Ret.); fur babies, George and Zuzu Baily, Hyde, Kelso, Midgie and Liebelie, (all rescues); parents, Troy (Rusty) Keesee and Phyllis Carol (Fain) Keesee; brother, Scott Keesee; father and mother-in-law, Gary Cox and Bernice (Seivers) Cox; and very special nephew, Noah Keesee.
Welcoming of friends and family will be from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017, with memorial service at 7:30 p.m., in the chapel at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
Everyone is welcome to wear flip flops in Monica’s honor.
Memorials may be made to: Cornerstone Hospice Foundation 2445 Lane Park Rd, Tavares, FL 32778,
Designate the Care Center at ORMC (web.cshospice.org/foundation), Dogs Deserve Better 1915 Moonlight Rd, Smithville, VA 23430 757-357-9292 (dogsdeservebetter.org), My Dog Eats First 2640 Gleason Lane Suite 2D Louisville, KY 40299 502-694-2746 (mydogeatsfirst.org).
ROBERT (BOB) M. DEXTER
July 26, 2017
Robert (Bob) M. Dexter, 72, Clinton, passed peacefully in his sleep after a brief battle with cancer.
He anticipated an enternity in Heaven. Bob was a member of the Knoxville Area Model Railroaders club and enjoyed many happy hours modeling. He also enjoyed karaoke at Clinton Towers where he resided.
Bob was preceded in death by: Father, Harry E. Dexter; and mother Johanna N. Dexter.
He is survived by: Brother, Alfred J. Dexter and wife Rhonda of Clinton; nephew, Jared Davis and girlfriend Tiffany Todd, along with their daughters, Abby Gail and Caroline Davis of Watertown; cousin, Jan Kamen and her husband Gary, and their children and grandchildren of Knoxville; and uncle, Edward Dexter of Clifton, N.J.
Bob will be greatly missed by family and friends.
There will be a brief graveside memorial at 10 a.m. Aug. 5, 2017, at Piney Grove Baptist Church on East Wolf Valley Road, Heiskell, where Bob will be inurned.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert (Bob) Dexter. www.holleygamble.com
MARGIE SUE FOUST GOODMAN
July 26, 2017
Margie Sue Foust Goodman, 74, Rocky Top, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at her residence.
Margie was born July 9, 1943, to the late Mitchell Foust and Della Mae King Foust in Anderson County. Margie was a nurse at the Lake City Hospital for 15 years. She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church and a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed antiques and flea markets.
In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by: Brothers, Hugh “C.L.” Clowers, Carmack Foust; and sisters, Reba Jane Baker, Mary Lou Miller.
Survivors include: Husband, Lawrence Goodman of Rocky Top; son, Dwayne Goodman of Rocky Top; daughter, Beverly Henegar and Roger of Shalimar, Fla.; brother, Louis Foust of Rocky Top; sister, June Johnson of Norris; grandchildren, Brandy Lee Ann, Louis, Calup, John, and Brad Lee Goodman, Cody Baxter, Hannah, Leigh, and Trent Henegar; great-grandchildren, Jaden and Lilly Foster; nieces, Donna Gaines of Norris, Margo Taylor of Rocky Top; a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 1 – 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Donald Cox officiating.
Interment followed the funeral service at Oak Grove Cemetery, Friday, July 21, 2017.
You can also visit Margie’s Guestbook at: www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, was in charge of arrangements.
CHAD EVERETT GROSS
July 26, 2017
Chad Everett Gross, 35, Clinton passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his residence.
Chad, along with his brother and father, were involved with the family business in Clinton, Clinton Floor and Cabinet. Chad was a skilled woodworker and countertop fabricator. Throughout his life he loved riding dirt bikes, four-wheelers, fishing and water sports.
He was preceded in death by: Mother, Betty Smith; grandparents, Homer and Anna Gross, and Bessie Hughes; uncle, Elmer “Red” Wilshire.
He is survived by: Parents, Darrell and Leslie Gross of Clinton; brother, Darren Gross and wife Sarai of Clinton; sisters, Lesley Silvey and husband Gary of Clinton, Elizabeth Larkins of Roanoke, Va.; children, Hayden and Katelynn Gross; aunts, Teena Venable and husband Ken, Karen Gilbert and husband Roger, Carol Wilshire; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family received friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Life to follow in the chapel.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements.
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RAYMOND D. HARKLEROAD
July 26, 2017
Raymond D. Harkleroad, 88, Powell, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday July 21, 2017.
He was welcomed home by: Parents, Loranza and Daisy Harkleroad; brothers, Ralph (Buck) Harkleroad, Richard Harkleroad; sisters, Irene Harkleroad, Willie Mae Wood; wife, Dorothy Harkleroad; and son, David Ray Harkleroad.
His laugh and warm smile will be remembered by a host of friends and family including: Brother, Roy Harkleroad and wife Betty; daughter-in-law, Connie Harkleroad; grandsons, David N. Harkleroad, Matthew Ray Harkleroad and Jeff Harkleroad and wife Beth; nieces, Sue Alexie, Dorothy Bloom and husband Denny, Debbie Havaich and husband Dale, Cheryl Blevins and husband Earl, Norma Kay Stewart and husband Ronnie, and Michelle Buhl.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Raymond’s graveside service was held at the Lynch Bethel Cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, with the Rev. Jimmy Duncan officiating.
