ORAL POTTER
June 28, 2017
Oral Potter, 81, Rocky Top, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was born Jan. 18, 1936, to the late Henry and Martha Howard Potter in Jackson, Ky. He was a successful businessman who owned several service stations during his lifetime. He enjoyed farming and tending his cattle. He loved his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He was a giving man who loved life and loved people. He was of the Baptist faith and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Brothers, Granville Potter, Cecil Potter, Patrick Potter, J.B. Potter, and Freeman Potter.
He is survived by: Son, Larry Potter and wife Jeane; daughter, Sid Brewer and husband Duan; brothers, Lou Potter, Dexter Potter and wife Irene; sister, Alice Mooney and husband Tom; grandchildren, Jessica Bealer and husband Frank, Jason Braden and wife Maria; great-grandchildren, Micah, Isaac, Layla, James, Megan, Bryce, Cailey, and Maddie; loving step-daughter, Kim Glandon and children Dillon Glandon and Haley Glandon; and a host of other family and friends.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top.
His funeral service was at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2017, with Dr. Mike Thompson officiating. Interment followed his funeral at the Indian Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery.
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KEITH EDWARD McMILLAN
June 28, 2017
Keith Edward McMillan, 55, formerly of Ten Mile, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017, in California, where he was working as a Journeyman Electrician.
He was born July 20, 1961, in Noblesville, Ind., and moved to Roane County during his younger days. He attended Roane County schools and graduated from Lenoir City High School. Keith was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Chattanooga Local Union No. 175, and has worked as a Journeyman Electrician for more than 20 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him but a blessing to know he is not in any pain.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents.
Survivors: Wife, Patricia (Trish) Jones McMillan of Decatur; daughter, Anna McMillan; three grandchildren; mother, Billie Jean Helton of Lenoir City; father, Ronnie McMillan of Loudon; brother, Jess McMillan of Lenoir City; sister, Pamela Gangwer and husband Jim of Stow, Ohio; parents-in-law, Ray and Joan Jones of Oliver Springs; brother-in-law, Bobby Jones and wife Sharon of Oak Ridge; sisters-in-law, Cora Webb and husband Jimmy of Clinton, Pam Harber and husband Gary of Oliver Springs, Sandy Ellis and husband Phil of Clinton; special friend, Daniel (Biscuit) Bordan of Etowah; a host of extended family including aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Life was held from 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Fraker Funeral Home in Kingston.
Online register book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.
ROBERT FRANCIS McINTYRE
June 28, 2017
Robert Francis McIntyre, 80, Clinton, better known as “Bob,” passed away surrounded by his family June 22, 2017.
He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Care Catholic Church in LaFollette. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force where he reached the rank of Master Sergeant and also served in Vietnam. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of several groups including the Patriot Heart Riders and S.O.A.R. Sportsman Gun Club.
He was preceded in death by: Mother and father, Mr. Glenn Thomas McIntyre Sr. and Mrs. Dorothy Agnes Clark McIntyre; sister, Judith Ann Jenkins; and her husband, Buddy.
Bob is survived by: Loving wife, Ruth Anne McIntyre of Clinton; daughter, Tina Peterson and her husband Randy of Clinton; brothers, Glen Thomas McIntyre Jr. and his wife Jean of Heiskell; sister, Jackie Sue Flippen and her husband Pete of Kingston; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and relatives.
He will be greatly missed by “his special girl” Moxie.
Bob’s services will be held Thursday, June 29, 2017, with a receiving of friends from 6 – 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with a celebration of life immediately following at 8 p.m. with Father Julius Abuh officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2017, in East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation in Bob’s honor.
JAMES EDWARD JEFFERS
June 28, 2017
James Edward Jeffers, 53, Clinton, passed away June 22, 2017, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, with family and friends by his side.
James was born Dec. 1, 1963, in Lake City. He was of the Baptist faith.
Preceeded in death by: Parents, James Claude and Ellen Phillips Jeffers; and sister, Joann Clark, all of Clinton.
He is survived by: Loving fiancé’, Freda Lowe Damewood of Clinton; brothers, Danny Jeffers of Russellville, Jimmy and Jackie Jeffers of Blaine; sisters, Pat Pryse of Clinton, Mary and Roger Reynolds of Clinton, and baby sister, Linda Jeffers of Clinton; also, special nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, along with a host of special friends and special cousins in Scott County.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Clinton. A celebration of life will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Donnie Disney officiating.
James was loved by many, especially by his nieces and nephews in reflection of his love for his family and friends that he loved best.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to have served the family of James Edward Jeffers.
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ALLEN DEWAYNE GOINS
June 28, 2017
Allen Dewayne Goins passed away June 15, 2017, in Indianapolis, Ind.
He was born Nov. 4, 1958, in Anderson County, but had made his home in Anderson, Ind., for the last several years.
Allen was preceded in death by: Parents, Worley and Naomi Goins; son, Allen Goins, Jr.; brother, Paul David Goins; and a sister, Ruth Siefert.
He is survived by: Son, Kevin Allen Vowell; grandchildren, Christian and Josiah Goins; brothers, Albert (Debra) Goins, Jake Goins, Mark (Janice) Goins, and Keith Goins; sisters, Brenda (J.L.) Knight and Karen (Junior) Leach; along with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
A private celebration of life will be held on July 8, 2017.
FRED ASLINGER
June 21, 2017
Fred Aslinger, 44, Lake City, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at his home in Lake City.
He was the greatest dad and most loyal person who was willing to give to those who were in need. Fred enjoyed fishing, liked motorcycles, and riding dirt bikes. Fred was a very hard worker in spite of his back injury.
Fred was preceded in death by: Parents, J. Harold and Bonnie Aslinger.
He is survived by: Sons, Joseph Aslinger, Justin Aslinger, both of Lafollette, and Austin Smith of Lake City; brothers, Randy Snyder of Corryton, Nelson Harvey and Desiray Belcher, both of Stopover, Ky.; sisters, Robin Aslinger of Lake City, and Amanda of Stopover, Ky.
Fred’s family received his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 and his celebration of life followed at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the Rev. David Triplett officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
SYLVIA BETH COOPER WEICHT
June 21, 2017
Sylvia Beth Cooper Weicht passed away in her home in Clinton Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the age of 74.
Sylvia was preceded in death by: Parents, James S. and Edna Cooper; brothers, Phil, Jimmy, Kerry, and Chris; and godmother Willia Mankel.
Sylvia is survived by: Children, Robert L. Fielden Jr. and wife Becky; daughter, Paula S McQueen and husband John; four wonderful grandsons, Zachary, Jacob, Kaleb, and Eyan; as well as Sylvia’s sisters, Angela and Kathy; and brother, Kevin; along with many nieces and nephews.
Sylvia was of Catholic faith. She was retired but enjoyed her working days as a technical writer for the manufacturing and mechanical industries. Her most recent days after retiring were spent with her close family, children, and grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later time and arranged through Berry Highland Memorial on Kingston Pike.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or any organ donor organization.
FLORA ALICE GAULT LEWIS
June 21, 2017
Flora Alice Gault Lewis, 87, a native of Anderson County, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with family by her side Thursday, June 15, 2017.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Clarence Alonzo Gault and Flora Ellen Byrd Gault; husband, Earl C. Lewis; sisters, Helen Morris, Ruby Jean Gann, Mary Ben-Eliezer; brother, C. H. Gault.
She is survived by: Children, Anita Lewis Dixon (Lee Simon), Sandra Lewis Lambert (Richard Lambert), Dennis Lewis (Carla Freeman Lewis); and granddaughter Jessica Lambert.
She is also survived by: Sisters, Elsie McCarthy of Clinton, Beverly Disney (Herschel Disney) of Claxton; brother, Frank Gault (Brenda Gault) of Knoxville; sisters-in-law, Melba Brantley of Martinsville, N.J., Nina Gault of Claxton; brother-in-law, Israel Ben-Eliezer of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews.
Alice graduated from Clinton High School (class of 1947). She retired from First American Bank of Clinton. She and her husband were members of Zion Baptist Church in Claxton. Alice sang tenor in the choir and was known for her powerful and beautiful voice singing, “Oh Holy Night” at Zion’s Christmas services. Following her husband’s death, she moved her membership to First Baptist in Clinton.
She was a hard worker, a great cook and an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed doing daily crossword puzzles, feeding and watching hummingbirds, growing roses, watching “Wheel of Fortune” and spending time with her family and her granddaughter. Her favorite movie was “Gone With The Wind.” She enjoyed camping and traveling. She lived a full life and will be deeply missed.
The family would like to recognize their mother’s daytime caregiver of three years, Ms. Deborah Nease, and their mother’s evening caregiver of one year, Ms. Brenda Pemberton. Also, they would be remiss if they did not include a thank you to the writers and producers of “Days of Our Lives” for giving mom many happy years of viewing pleasure.
Finally, the family would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and Covenant Hospice for their compassionate care and guidance.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Covenant Hospice, at Fort Sanders Foundation, 280 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Suite 202, Knoxville, Tenn., 37922-9940.
The family received friends 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, from at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, 621 S. Charles G Seivers Blvd., Clinton.
Funeral service started at 3 p.m.
Burial was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden, 160 Edgemoor Rd. Powell.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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