James H. Comer
June 14, 2025
James H. Comer, 79, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Born on Oct. 22, 1945, James was one of 12 children of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Comer. He was a simple man who devoted his life to hard work, farming and raising cattle. For many years, he owned and operated J and R Tire in South Clinton. He was a member of Big Brick Church, and his grandchildren were the lights of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ben Comer, Kenneth Comer and Jerry Comer; and sisters, Sarah Cast, Liz Wilson and Kathy Kitts.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Comer; son, Robbie Comer and wife Jamie; daughter, Candace Gibbs and husband Robbie. He was “Pappy” to his grandchildren, Christopher Gibbs, Ashley Gibbs and Jayden Comer; great-granddaughter, Aliyah Gibbs; brothers, Bill Comer, Kermit Comer, Charles Comer and J.W. Comer; sister, Effie Hooks “Aunt T”; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Ronnie Poston officiating. The family will be laying him to rest privately.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the Comer family.
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Hazel P. Kimble
June 9, 2025
Hazel Phillips Kimble, 88, of Clinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Hazel was born in Anderson County to Harrison and Martha Jane Carroll Phillips. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church in Clinton for more than 50 years. She retired from Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, where she worked for 23 years. Hazel enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, sewing and picking the guitar with her friends at the Anderson County Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Jones; her second husband, Dewey Kimble; brother, Jerome Phillips; sisters, Rosie Jeffers and Hannah Reighn; and grandson, Michael Kimble Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Terry) Hammac; son, Michael (Mary) Kimble; grandson, Matthew (Cheryl) Baird; granddaughters, Stephenie (Jody) Raines and Rachelle (Kenny) Mattison; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. The funeral followed at 7 p.m., and was officiated by Wayne Justice. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Grandview Memorial Garden in Clinton.
Jones Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Hazel Kimble.
Millard Adkins
June 6, 2025
Millard Adkins went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 21, 1928, Millard was a devoted and faithful man of God who found great joy in studying God’s holy word. He was a beloved member of Clinton Church of Christ for 72 years. From 1950 to 1955, he worked at Y-12, and shortly after began a long career as a custodian with Anderson County Schools, retiring in 1991. In retirement, he enjoyed watching Westerns and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dora Jean Adkins; parents, Robert “Bob” Adkins and Martha (Disney) Adkins; daughters, Brenda Lowe and Wilma Ford; son, Larry Adkins; sons-in-law, Richard Moore, George Rutherford and Johnny Cox; grandson, Michael Ford; great-granddaughter, Kylie Grace Ford; sisters, Aline Adkins, Edna Adkins and Evelyn Sterner; and brothers, Buster, Edgar and Sherman Adkins.
Survivors include daughters, Gladys Lasko and husband John, Mildred Rutherford, and Carolyn Cox; son, Paul Adkins; sons-in-law, Gary Lowe and Robert Ford; daughter-in-law, Beverly Adkins; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral will begin at 12:30 p.m. with ministers Daryl Glenn, Gary Jones and Richard Bentley officiating. A graveside service will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Oscar C. McGill
June 6, 2025
Oscar C. McGill, 79, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, formerly of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on June 6, 2026.
He was born on July 21, 1945, in Clinton to Lawrence and Lillie McGill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Etta Daugherty, Bulla Vickery, Paul McGill and Conley McGill.
He was the loving father to sons, Jesse McGill (Meghan) and Joseph McGill (Lynnsey); dear brother to James McGill and Maudie Robinson; dearest grandfather to Ava Grace McGill, Wyatt Joseph McGill, Layla Lynn Rogalski and Benjamin Brett Yielding; and also survived by many other loving family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Holley- Gamble Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday, June 21, at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery.
Condolences may be left on Oscar’s tribute wall at holleygamble.com. Holley- Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Scruggs
May 31, 2025
Shirley Scruggs, 86, of Clinton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
She was born on June 28, 1938, in Drakesboro, Kentucky, to Melvin and Verda Reeves. Shirley lived a life dedicated to her faith, evident in her long-standing membership at Bethel Baptist Church. She also served on the church’s kitchen committee, where she lovingly prepared meals for others, reflecting her servant’s heart.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Scruggs; daughter, Cindy Carter; parents, Melvin and Verda Reeves; brother, Jerry Reeves; and sister, Helen Reeves.
Shirley is survived by her son, Donnie Scruggs and wife, Sherri; grandchildren, Farrah Stooksbury and husband, Danny, Chris Weaver, Patience Marcum and husband, Tim, and Zach Scruggs and wife, Amanda; great-grandchildren, Jackson Stooksbury, AnnaLia Stooksbury, Ainsley Marcum, Finley Marcum, and Allie Scruggs; sister-in-law, Mary Lowe; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Scruggs. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends whom she loved dearly.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral will follow at 6 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Norris Memorial Gardens.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Norma Lou Hohman
May 29, 2025
Norma Lou Hohman, 83, of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center.
She was of the Baptist faith and a member of South Clinton Baptist Church. Born in Oliver Springs, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lula Mae Foust.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Hohman.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Hohman and Alan Hohman and wife Wendy; brother, Charles Foust and wife Nancy; sister, Irma Johnson; granddaughters, Krista Robinette and husband Josh, and Sarah Hohman; and great-grandchild, Lincoln Robinette.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Woodhaven Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Owens officiating.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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Marilyn “Tut” Portwood
May 29, 2025
Marilyn “Tut” Portwood, 94, passed away peacefully May 29, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge.
She loved the Lord and spent her life in faithful service to Him. A devoted member of South Clinton Baptist Church for more than 60 years, Marilyn cherished her church family and her pastor, Dr. Roger Pugh. In earlier years, she taught Sunday School and was active in the church choir. She was deeply loved by her neighbors and friends, especially those from South Clinton Baptist.
Marilyn retired from EG&G Instruments, where she worked as an electronics inspector. She enjoyed gardening, swimming and traveling throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Portwood; parents, Jake and Elizabeth Dew; brothers, Joe and Bob Dew; and sisters, Edith Queener, Louis Wallace and Naomi Dew.
Survivors include her daughters, Angela (Scott) Fleming of Clinton and Sharon (Sam) Moore of Morristown; grandsons, Matthew (Carrie) and Russell (Jill); many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her niece, Lana Woods, shared a particularly close bond with Marilyn, and their visits and trips together brought her much joy.
A graveside service was held at Grandview Memorial Garden with Dr. Roger Pugh officiating.
The family expresses deep appreciation to Dona, Jess, McKeena, Amber and Pam for their exceptional, compassionate care; the nurses and staff at NHC; Caris Healthcare for their compassionate caring and guidance; her special friend at NHC, Effie, who cared for her; and her close neighbor Eunice, who fed her and the ladies with wonderful cooking from her kitchen.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to South Clinton Baptist Church, 1000 Clinch Ave., Clinton, TN 37716.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of arrangements.
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James Dale Cox
May 25, 2025
James Dale Cox, 89, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, leaving behind his devoted family to begin his eternal life in heaven.
Born on June 26, 1935, in Clinton, Tennessee, Dale graduated from Clinton High School in 1954, where he played multiple sports and was active in the Future Farmers of America. In 1971, he moved his family to South Florida in search of a warmer climate, greater job opportunities, and a better life for his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Foust Cox; his parents, Joe L. and Rose E. Cox; and his grandson, J. Joshua Cox.
Dale is survived by his children, J. Alan Cox (Tracy), Susan E. Artz (Ray), G. Brian Cox (Kym), and Rebecca A. Swavely (Brad); 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Dale took great pride in the many ways he provided for his family and served his community. He served in the Tennessee Army National Guard and worked as a lineman for CUB, KUB, and Florida Power & Light. He was a longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), holding multiple leadership roles, and was active in local PTA and booster clubs. He also coached several recreational sports teams for his children.
He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and found joy in fishing, hunting, gardening, or simply watching nature from the porch. After retiring, he and Joyce spent their summers in Clinton and winters in South Florida, where he continued to focus on family, gardening and a growing passion for saltwater fishing.
Those who knew Dale had a variety of positive things to say about his impact on their lives. His advice, guidance, wealth of practical knowledge, encouragement and generosity of his time to friends and community was endless. He valued hard work and dedication to family and friends, with expectations of himself setting the right example. Having “never met a stranger,” there was seldom a time when he wouldn’t run into someone he knew or had a common friend with; and with genuine sincerity he always wanted to hear how everyone was doing and what they were up to.
A man of quiet giving, Dale made many unsolicited donations to churches and charities close to his heart, including Second Baptist Church of Clinton, Deep Springs Baptist Church in Heiskell, Black Oak Baptist Church of Clinton where he attended with his family before moving to Florida, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Dale was a fan of flowers in his yard and nature, but not so much for cut flowers. In lieu of flowers, he would be pleased if donations were made to one of his favorite churches or charity.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell, with a service to follow.
