ALENE OGLE
April 4, 2018
Alene Ogle, Clinton, went home to be with her Savior April 1, 2018, while surrounded by her family.
She was born April 27, 1923, in Hot Springs, N.C. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton where she taught Sunday school for many years. She enjoyed writing poetry and listening to gospel music. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed by her family and friends.
Alene was preceded in death by: Husband, of 64 years Norman Ogle; parents; and three sisters.
She is survived by: Children, Terry Ogle and wife Brenda, Anne Davis, Shirley Cook and husband Sherrill, Larry Ogle and wife JoAnn, and Kathy Shoopman and husband Wimp; grandchildren, Scott Ellis, Kristi Stewart, Dana Lemak and husband John, Robin Watson and husband Jeff, Kelli Shoopman, and Amanda Patterson and husband Matt; great-grandchildren, Channing Miller and husband Gabe, Morgan Watson, Blake Stewart, Andrew Shoopman, Elizabeth, Emily and Trey Lemak.
Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Shiloh Memorial Cemetery in Pigeon Forge for a graveside service.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
JOSEPH ‘ADAM’ ELKINS
April 4, 2018
Joseph “Adam” Elkins, 44,
Alma, Ark., formerly
of Andersonville, passed away Sunday, March
18.
He was born July 13, 1973, in Rockledge, Fla., to Joseph
and Linda Elkins. He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church
of Andersonville. He attended
Walter State University, where
he received an associate’s
degree. He spent most of
his professional career in law
enforcement at The University
of Tennessee, City of Norris,
Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, and City of Forest Park, Ga. He became a federal agent for Department of Energy’s NNSA, Office of Secure Transportation, where he was a training specialist. His ambitious nature led him to pursue many business ventures. He was owner and operator of Elkins Trucking, Elkins Sporting Goods, and AKA Cycles, including a motorcycle restoration show. Most recently, his passion for bass fishing motivated him to open Limit Fishing Products. Adam developed many friendships throughout the years, and will be dearly missed by many.
He was preceded in death by: Son, Austin “Race” Elkins; and grandparents, Wilber and Evelynn Elkins, and The Rev. Clyde and Rosella Helton.
Adam is survived by: Loving wife, Stacy; son, Joseph “Anden” Elkins; and step-son, Jackson Mitchell of Alma, Ark.; loving daughter, Marieve Elkins; and former wife Mary, both of Powell; loving parents, Joseph and Linda Elkins of Andersonville; loving brother, Quentin Elkins and wife Shirley, and nephew Shane; special uncle, Allen Helton; in-laws, Tammi and Tony Tidwell; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Since Adam lived his life full throttle, a Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, at First Baptist Church of Andersonville. The Rev. Steve Lakin and Quentin Elkins will be officiating.
Interment will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2018, at Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville.
DeMYAH LeANN OXENDINE
April 4, 2018
DeMyah LeAnn Oxendine, four months, beloved daughter of Savannah Grace Justice and Anthony Rashad Oxendine, passed away in the comfort of her home March 27, 2018.
She was born Nov. 21, 2017, in Knoxville at Fort Sanders Medical Hospital. During her short life, she touched many lives. She was, and still is, loved by many.
DeMyah joins her great-grandparents, Linda Justice and Darlene Clement; great-great-grandparents, Dean and Agnes Justice, Velma Jo Carter, Etta Patterson, and Rockie and Stacy Oxendine; uncle, Tony Darrisaw; great-uncle, Jerry Justice; great-aunts, Peggy Justice Gibson and Melissa Oxendine in Heaven.
She is survived by: Parents, Savannah Justice and Anthony Oxendine of Clinton; brother, Brentley Green; sister, Alexianna Oxendine of Clinton; grandparents, Daphne Oxendine and Anwar Harris of Knoxville, April Justice of Andersonville, Brian Justice and wife Monica of Kentucky; great- grandparents, Terry Justice and wife Lynn of Andersonville, David Patterson of Harriman, Wanda Oxendine and Caroline Oxendine of North Carolina; great-great-grandparents, Bobby Carter of Clinton, June Webster of Harriman; aunts, Emily Justice, Summer Mills, and Anyae Harris; uncles, Ethan Justice, Jaxton Mills, Catrell Grinnell and Ahmadre Darrisaw; great-aunts, Jessica Ison, Veronica Oxendine, Stephanie Jimenez and Rhonda Williams; great-uncles, Daniel Oxendine and Robbie and Dillon Steen.
DeMyah’s family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, with her celebration of life to follow at 8 p.m., in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Tim Jenkins officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
BYRON DONALD ROBBINS
April 4, 2018
Byron Donald Robbins, 52, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, with his loving family by his side.
He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church and owned and operated Robbins Heating & Cooling Services. Throughout his life he loved playing the banjo, bluegrass music, classic cars, but most of all spending time with his family.
Byron was preceded in death by: Mother, Linda Rose Robbins; and father, Edgar Nixon.
He is survived by: Wife, Keli Robbins; children, Bethany Miller and husband Jared, Isaac Robbins; grandchildren, Brooke and Landon Cooper, Luca Miller; father, James R. Robbins and wife Autumn and their children, Rose and Riley; brother, David Glen Murphey and wife Magdalena; sister, Jamie Robbins-Comer and husband Robbie; stepmother, Darlene Nixon; nieces and nephews, Kayla, Lindsey, David, Zofia, and Kris Murphey, Jayden Comer.
The family received friends from 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, at Riverview Baptist Church with funeral services following with Pastor David Hicks officiating.
His graveside was at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2018, at Riverview Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, Houston, Texas.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
JAMES VERLIN SHARP
April 4, 2018
James Verlin Sharp, 73, Lake City, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018.
James was born in Briceville to the late Walter Lee Sharp and Cora Hawkins on Aug. 12, 1944. James was a member of Briceville Church of God. He enjoyed to fish, rabbit and squirrel hunting, and working in his yard.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie June Sharp.
Survivors: Children, Jimmy Sharp, Kevin Lee Sharp and Tonya, Melissa “Missy” Young; grandchildren, Nickie Byrge (Andrew York), Roger Lee Young, Stephanie Nickole Sharp, Tiffany Kay Sharp, Brittney Lyne Sharp, Lyndi Snyder, Julie Snyder, Regan Denney, Kyle Denney; great-grandchildren, A.J. York, Ethin Byrge, Makenzie York, Dillion Byrge, Aiden Blain Wallace, Olivia Faith Young, Adriene Denney, Karyssa Denney, Declan Denney, Alena Mae Mardis; siblings, Margaret Davis, Roy Sharp, Anna Lou Bray, Vestel Sharp, Bufford Sharp, Walter Jr. Sharp, Evelyn Austin, Richard Sharp; and many special friends and family.
Visitation was held from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Devin Barnette and the Rev. Brian Brown officiating.
Family and friends met at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, and went in procession to Leach Cemetery in Lake City for an 11 a.m. graveside service.
BRENDA LOU TRUSLER
April 4, 2018
Brenda Lou Trusler, 70, Knoxville, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, at her residence.
Brenda was born July 6, 1947, in Lake City, to the late Joe and Mable Rose Loving Vinsant.
Brenda was a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church in Clinton. She loved camping and traveling. Brenda owned and operated Brenda’s Hair Fashions in Lake City for many years.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Vinsant.
Survivors: Husband, Gary Trusler Sr. of Knoxville; son, Gary Trusler Jr.”Mitch” of Murfreesboro; daughter, Kelly Trusler of Knoxville; brother, Luther Vinsant and Vicci of New Mexico; sister, JoAnn West of Frisco, N.C; grandchildren, Garrett, Taylor, Treece, Brooke, Tara, and Tanner; five nieces; three nephews; many great nieces, great nephews, and other dear family members and friends.
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Edgemoor Baptist Church located at 330 Old Emory Rd, Clinton
Funeral service was at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Edgemoor Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Miller officiating.
BONNIE SUE TURNER
April 4, 2018
Bonnie Sue Turner, 71, Lake City, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at her residence.
She was born June 11, 1946, in Hamilton, Ohio, to late John and Viola Winstead Glenn. Bonnie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed collecting coins and bowling.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors: Husband, Kent Turner of Lake City; son, Chris Turner of Lake City; granddaughter, Alyssa Turner of Lake City; sister, Fay Price of Hamilton, Ohio; and many special friends and family.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at the Clinch River Cemetery with the Rev. Arnie Turner officiating.
Interment will follow the graveside service.
You may also view Bonnie’s guestbook online at http://www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com/
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM (BILL) JAMES WALTERS
April 4, 2018
William (Bill) James Walters, 74, Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born Oct, 30, 1943, in Detroit, Mich. He had worked for 26 years as a machinist in Michigan, retiring to Florida to a second career where he was a patient transporter. Bill loved Tennessee and moved to Roane County where he and his wife have made their home for the past 10 years.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Thomas Alfonso and Anna Brown Glennie Walters.
Survivors: Loving wife of 39 years, Mary Ann Merlo Walters of Oak Ridge; daughters, Elizabeth Bell and husband Jim of Arizona, Christine Mattage of Largo, Fla., Alicia Jean Milest and husband Doug of Carlton, Mich., Jacqueline Gaines and husband Lee of Newport, Mich., Kathy Diane Mahathy and husband Mike of Oak Ridge; son, Buddy of Oak Ridge; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Walters and wife Patricia of Davenport, Fla.
The family received friends from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at Fraker Funeral Home with funeral service following at 1 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Nick Hill officiating.
A private mausoleum service was held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family ask for memorial donations to be given to COPC of Harriman (Courts of Praise Church), 215 Maple Street, Harriman, Tennessee 37748.
Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston was in charge of all the arrangements.
