KAREN NOLAN
May 10, 2017
Karen Nolan, 49, Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017, at her home.
She was a loving mother, and grandmother. Karen was a kind and loving person to all.
Karen was preceded in death by: Parents, Ed and Bertha Nolan; brother, Edwin J. Nolan; and sister-in-law, Maravic Nolan; best friend, Rebecca Herrell.
She is survived by: Sons, Matthew Bradley Cooper and wife Jessica of Knoxville, Tyler Jacob Scarbrough of Knoxville; daughters, Whitney Dawn Cooper of Knoxville, and Taylor Kaitlyn Scarbrough; brother, Ricky Seeber and wife Gena of Ohio; sisters, Ruby Ward and husband Jack of Oliver Springs, and Debbie Simmons and husband Robert of Clinton; grandchildren, Myiah Cooper, Kylie Brook Presley, Emma ‘Kate Serenity Presley; close family friends, Nikkii Sutton, Jacob Lusby; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Karen’s family received her friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with her celebration of life following at 8 p.m. with Pastor Joseph Allen Key officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
DONALD LYNN (DUCK) MILLER
May 10, 2017
Donald Lynn (Duck) Miller, 69, Clinton, formerly of Halls Crossroads, passed away Thursday May 4, 2017.
Duck loved his children and grandchildren with all of his heart, and he really loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Preceded in death by: Father, Arlanda R. Miller.
Survived by: Former wife, Peggy Ridenour Turpin and her husband, and Ducks good friend, Steve Turpin; children, Sherrie Ashmore (Lee) of Clinton, and Tammy Whittaker (Scott) of Maryville; grandchildren, Brandi Allen and Alia Ashmore and Derek and Noah Jones; mother, Lucy (Ellis) Miller of Halls; brother, Dennis Miller (Jean) of Halls; sisters, Shelia Abbott (Steve) of Halls, and Jewell Anderson (Steve) of Halls; lots of cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with funeral service following at 7 p.m. with the Rev. John Holland and Steve Turpin officiating.
Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2-17, at Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery for interment at 11 a.m.
Please leave online condolences for the Miller family at www.mynattfh.com
MARY RUTH BALL
May 10, 2017
Mary Ruth Ball, 89, Clinton, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 1, 2017, at Autumn Care Assisted Living.
She retired as an accounting supervisor at K-25 Federal Credit Union after 22 years of service. Throughout her life she enjoyed reading books, bird watching, gardening, yard work, but most of all spending time with her family.
Mary was preceded in death by: Husband, William F. Ball Jr.; father, Robert Fox; mother, Hattie Davis; stepfather, Floyd Davis; sisters, Betty Young and Maxine Arango; brothers, Wayne Davis and Bunt Davis.
She is survived by: Son, William “Tony” Ball and wife Bobbie of Clinton; sisters, Almeda “Pink” Helton of Greenback, Rhea Evelyn Patterson of Maryville; grandchildren, Anthony “Tony” Ball of Clinton, Stacy Burris and husband Eddie of Clinton; great-grandchildren, Justin and Kevin Burris, Kasey Law; great-great-grandchild, Grayson Law; nephews, Mark Patterson and Jerry Helton; nieces, Jeanette McClurg, Robin Kilo and Lynette Hale; several other nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her funeral services followed in the chapel with the Rev. David Watson officiating. Her graveside was private Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Grandview Memorial Garden in Maryville.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
BARBARA L. (CURNUTT) BLACKWOOD
May 10, 2017
Barbara L. (Curnutt) Blackwood, 81, Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at her home.
She was a long time member of the Sinking Springs United Methodist Church, where she had many friends. She was lovingly known as, “Pokey,” by her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She loved her dogs, gardening, sewing, cooking, enjoyed watching Lady Vols basketball, University of Tennessee football and spending time with her family.
Preceded in death by: Husband, Lloyd; parents, Christopher (Lum) and Minota Curnutt; sisters, Wanda, Evelyn and Diana.
She is survived by: Daughter, Diane Fergerson (Dave) from Powell; son, Dennis Blackwood (Audrey) from Florida; son, John P. Blackwood from Ohio; grandchildren, Holly Phillips, Emily, Brian, Lindsay, Brandon and James Blackwood.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in the chapel of Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her graveside will follow at the Sinking Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Sinking Springs United Methodist Church in Clinton or Tennova Residential Hospice center in Knoxville.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
WALTER DEWEY BROWN
May 10, 2017
Walter Dewey Brown, 84, Claxton, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Walter was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton where he served as a Sunday school teacher. He previously served as church organist, choir member, and Sunday school teacher at Edgemoor Baptist Church of Claxton. Throughout his life he loved traveling, camping, attending sports events that his grandchildren played in, avid Tennessee fan, and most of all spending time with his friends and family.
Walter was preceded in death by: Wife, Dorothy Brown; parents, Joseph D. and Ruby Brown; daughter, Brenda Wentworth; grandsons, Timothy Brown and David Wentworth.
He is survived by: Loving companion, Inez Lane of Claxton; sons, the Rev. Steve Brown and wife Vanita of Atlanta, Ga., Anderson County Commissioner Chuck Fritts and wife Debbie of Claxton, Russ Brown and wife Kathy of Fredericksburg, Va., Wayne Brown and wife Michelle of Greeneville; grandchildren, Jayson Brown and wife Sarah, Kerri Brown, Matthew Peter-Fritts and husband Donny, Marie Maine and husband Justin, Chris Brown and wife Lindsay, Leah Lansdon, Deana Schaffer and husband Ryan, Rachel Mayes and husband Tyler, Ashley Brown, Kerri Julian; brother, Robert “Bob” Brown and wife Nancy of Bristol; numerous great grandchildren.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. His funeral service followed in the chapel with Dr. Michael Thompson and Dr. Craig Whitt officiating.
Walter’s graveside service was at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden with the Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
PATSY (PAT) WHITEAKER EZELL
May 10, 2017
Patsy (Pat) Whiteaker Ezell, Norris, passed away May 2, 2017, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
She was 70 years old.
Mrs. Ezell was born in Knoxville, the oldest daughter of Mildred and James Whiteaker. She attended Knox County Schools in her earlier years and graduated from Norris High School in 1964. She later attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville studying computer science.
In 1965 she married her high school sweetheart, Gary Ezell. They celebrated 51 years of marriage and have a daughter, Kimberly Ezell Wichalonis of Cumming, Ga.
Mrs. Ezell worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Norris and Knoxville for many years as a computer programmer. She later worked for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She was a member of the Norris Woman’s Club where she enjoyed working on the Scholarship Committee. She was also a member of The Second Act Book Club of Norris. A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Ezell especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and their children.
She leaves behind her husband Gary Ezell of Norris; daughter, Kimberly Ezell Wichalonis of Cumming, Ga.; son-in-law, Gerard Wichalonis of Cumming, Ga.; grandchildren, Karoline Wichalonis, Mary-Kate Wichalonis, and Nicholas Wichalonis, all of Cumming, Ga.
The family is honoring Pat’s wishes and her visitation and burial will be private.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
MARY LUCILLE HENSLEY
May 10, 2017
Mary Lucille Hensley, 74, Clinton, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 29, 1942, in Sedgwick, Kan., to the late William Lowder and Ruvita Rachel (Case) Starr. Throughout her life she loved fishing, hunting, hanging out at the lake and spending time with her friends and family.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: First husband, Harold Hensley; second husband, Edwin West; son, Brent Hensley; brother, Leon John Conley.
She is survived by: Daughters, Joan Graham of Knoxville, Lucille Bayless and husband Mike of Andersonville, Debra Ridenour and husband Ben of Anderonville, Tammy Hensley of Andersonville, Rachel Hiyama of Andersonville; grandchildren, Felicia and Eric Graham, Jessica and Michael Smith, Brenton and Rachel Emory, Gregory Wallace and Sammy Norton, Brooke, Brenton, Amelia and Sheldon Hensley; great-grandchildren, Brieana Dabney, Alia Brooks, Makayla Graham, Brison Graham, Austin Lowery, Kaleb Lowery, Aiden Wasden, Trinity Wasden, Brenton Emory, Aiden Lovell, Addison Norton, Isabella Norton, and Harper Norton; sisters, Shirley Starr, Frankie Winegarner and husband Bob, Wilma Parkhurst; several nieces and nephews
The family would like to thank UT Hospice staff and a special thanks to nurses Kristen and Angie for their loving care and thoughtfulness given to Mary and her family.
The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow in the chapel. Her graveside will follow at the Red Hill Cemetery in Andersonville.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
ADRIENNE ‘ANGIE’ HOBBS
May 10, 2017
Adrienne “Angie” Hobbs, 75, Clinton, passed away at her residence Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
Adrienne served as treasurer for the Clinton AARP for seven years; enjoyed her time working with the Senior Citizens Senior Center at the Clinton Community Center and loved the years she helped provide and serve food to the Clinton High School Band before the high school games.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Millard Hobbs; parents, Edward and Loretta Kelly.
She is survived by: Son, Mark Hobbs and wife Melanie of Oak Ridge; daughter, Jeneen Siefke and husband Shannon of Clinton; grandchildren, Stuart Siefke and Spencer Siefke
The family held a graveside service at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Anderson Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
