TERESA L. SMITH
January 6, 2023
Teresa L. Smith, 52, Clinton, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born July 23, 1970, in Lake City. Teresa loved yard sales, couponing and pocketbooks.
She was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Vester and Rosie Lively; and mother-in-law, Clara Smith.
Teresa leaves behind: Husband of 36 years, Israel Joe Smith; children, Kari, Jacob, and Matthew; mother, Linda Edmonds; and brother, Scott and Heather Sharp.
Visitation was held from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
MARY LOU FOWLER
January 6, 2023
Mary Lou Fowler, 82, Clinton passed away Jan. 6, 2023, at her residence.
Mary was born in Anderson County Dec. 22, 1940, to Hubert Melton and Lorene Vandergriff.
She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved working with flowers and spending time with friends and family.
Mary was preceded in death by: Parents, Hubert and Lorene Melton; son, Kent "Worm" Shultz; husbands, Jerry Shultz and Kelly Fowler.
She is survived by: Son, Rick Shultz and Shona of Lake City; grandchildren, Ashley Shultz of Lake City, K.C. Shultz of Lake City; very special friend Barbara Shultz; great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Kolton Wilson, and Nellie Garner
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Parker officiating.
Graveside was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Leach Cemetery in Lake City.
AUDE CLIFTON FOUST SR.
January 5, 2023
Aude Clifton Foust Sr. passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the age of 88 with his wife, Betty Jean, and children by his side in Clinton.
He is with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. He was born Dec 30, 1934, to Berlin and Ester Foust in Clinton. He was a devoted husband, caring brother, who loved his children and grandchildren very much. He never met a stranger he was friendly to any one that he came across.
He enjoyed serving the Lord as a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church where he was a trustee and the choir director for several years. If there was singing, he and his wife, Betty, were there. He wrote a song titled, “Tears on the Alter.” He was a member of Clinton Chapter of Gideons International.
He graduated from Clinton High School in 1952. He was a member of the Tennessee National Guard reserve from 1953 - 1956. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Clinton Fire Department. Most of his working career was spent as the owner/operator of Foust Garage on Main Street in Clinton, where he rebuilt transmissions from 1960 until retiring in 1999. This gave him more time to work in his garden, raise cattle, do wood working, and travel across the country. He also enjoyed boating, NASCAR and camping. For several years he would take his family camping, he felt vacations were important so he would close his shop for vacation each year and go on an adventure.
He volunteered with the local Boy Scout troop for several years. He provided dinners for the North Clinton Elementary PTSA turkey dinner benefit for several years. He was very active with the Anderson Country AARP. He always enjoyed his work at the fair where he volunteered in the Home Décor Department. He enjoyed family gatherings at Christmas and the 4th of July where up to 50 family members would gather at his home to celebrate and reconnect with family members as they came for the celebrations. He could always stay busy clearing his property and cutting timber for the house he built. He enjoyed operating his high lift and any other heavy equipment.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Berlin and Ester Foust; sister, Nina Hembree; the mother of his children, Magdalene Foust; grandson, Charles Avery Henry lll; granddaughter, Heather Foust; great-grandson, Gage Foust-Jackson; and great-granddaughter, Sophia Adkins.
Survived by: Wife, Betty; sister, Lucile Wright of Clinton; children, Aude C. (Sandra) Foust Jr, of Tennessee Ridge, Curtis Foust of Clinton, Debra (George) Carroll of Clinton, Tammy (Earl deceased) Crawford of Edmond, Okla, Tena Henry of Douglasville, Ga., Darrell Foust of New Market; stepchildren, Alta (Stanley deceased) Human of Mims, Fla., and Jeanne Rutherford of Clinton; grandchildren, Eric Bates, Misty Justise, Amanda Foust, Sarah Foust, Curtis Foust II, George Carroll II, Chad Crawford, Andrea Carrisquillo, Chris Henry, Brandy Conner, Jenny Nichol, Cecilia Ogle, and Kayla Lindsay; stepgrandchildren, Wayne Human and Stacie Human; great-grandchildren, Gavin Foust, Tanner Flynn, Eric Bates, Noelani Bates, Autumn Robinson, Noah Justice, Issac Justice, Damien Lagman, Kyssiah Lagman, Sapphire Foust, Salem Foust-Jackson, Legion Foust-Jackson, Noah Adkins, Kate Adkins, Clara Adkins, Ema Adkins, Colbayn Foust, Swayzee Foust, Chyan Cole, Anna Crawford, Natalya Carrisquillo, Christopher Henry, Chance Henry, Jordon Henry, Charlie McComas, Cash McComas, Sarah Miller, Aubrey Ogle, Presley Foust, Bayleigh Moore, Emberly Lindsay, Blakely Lindsay and step Great Granddaughter Brailey Human; great-great-grandchildren, Kingston Flynn, Cara Cole, Robert Cole.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m.
Family and friends will meet at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, and go in funeral procession to Grandview Memorial Garden for a 2 p.m. interment.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation in memory of Aude, to Gideon International, PO Box 536, Clinton, TN 37717.
www.holleygamble.com
ROBERT HOUSTON SWALLOWS 'BOBBY'
January 4, 2023
Robert Houston Swallows "Bobby,” 67, born Aug. 29, 1955, Knoxville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
Bobby was one of a kind that could light up a room with his smile, his kind heart, and infamous laugh. Bobby was able at a young age to do what he loved for a living as a golf pro and as a golf instructor at Dean Hill and Fox Den Country Club. He later worked several years at United Printers of Knoxville and Git-N-Go of Clinton.
However, following Bobby's own recovery 12 years ago, Bobby found his true calling in life and that was to walk alongside others in recovery. He was gifted in sharing his testimony for Christ with such humility, grace, and excitement. Bobby found joy in life and shared it freely with those he met, and if you were blessed to be loved by Bobby, you knew it without doubt.
Bobby was preceded in death by: Parents, Pearl and Albert Swallows; and longtime friend David Pickell.
He is survived by: Wife of 14 years, Jolynn Newhouse; son by marriage and daughter-in-law, Alicia and Mark Newhouse; grandchildren, Weston Newhouse (9) and Adalyn Newhouse (7); sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Scott Vowell; niece and nephew-in-law, Autumn and Mark Sanderson; and great-nephews, Breck Sanderson (9) and Trey Sanderson (5).
Bobby's celebration of life began with receiving friends from 3 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, followed by a service at Faith Promise Church. located at 10740 Faith Promise Lane, Knoxville.
In honor of Bobby's love of the Tennessee Volunteers those attending were asked to join in wearing Big Orange.
In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to the ministries that impacted Bobby's life and in return, he spent his life giving back to. Hope Center Ministries (1000 Hope Lane, Waverly, TN 37185) Faith Promise Church - CELEBRATE (10740 Faith Promise Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931)
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.rosefuneraltn.com
LINDA FAYE CORDELL ENIX
January 1, 2023
Linda Faye Cordell Enix, Rocky Top, passed away Jan. 1, 2023. She was 73 years old.
Linda was born in Lafollette on Sept. 11, 1949, and served the Lord faithfully throughout her life, often travelling with her father (Ralph Cordell) to play music for Bible schools. Linda was a loving and kind woman who brought joy to everyone she met. She was a devoted wife, caring sister, and beloved mother and grandmother. Most importantly, she had a beautiful relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and read the Bible daily. She was reading it through for the 25th time when she passed.
Linda and her family have the assured hope that death is not the end, and she is forever with the Lord.
She was preceded in death by: Father, Ralph Cordell; mother, Helen Cordell; siblings, Phyllis Cordell, and Connie Cordell.
She is survived by: Husband of 41 years, Richard Enix; children, Christopher Enix and wife Charity, Jonathan Enix; siblings, Margaret Davis, Doris Sharp and husband Mickey, Debbie Ragain and husband Jay, Paul Cordell and wife Loretta, Steve Cordell and wife Emily; grandchildren, Luke and Noahlynn; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
The family received friends at Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. with Pastor Christopher Enix officiating.
Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at Woodlawn Cemetery.
www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com
ELIZABETH ANN BROWN (WHITSON)
December 30, 2022
We regretfully announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Brown (Whitson) of Claxton, Dec. 30, 2022.
Elizabeth was surrounded by her loved ones in Florida and passed away peacefully.
Elizabeth, loving mother, is survived by: Husband, Christopher H. Brown; brother, Steve Whitson; children, Jason Brown and Samantha Tronolone; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: Son, Dominic Tronolone; mother, Elizabeth Covington; father, Earl Whitson.
Elizabeth requested no services be held and that her ashes be joined with her son, Dominic Tronolone.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The American Cancer Society in her name.
KEITH WOZNEK
December 28, 2022
Keith Woznek died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at his home in Clinton after battling cancer.
He is now in the presence of his Savior, Jesus. Born Jan. 9, 1950, in Syracuse, N.Y., to Harriet (Murray) Woznek and Peter Woznek, Keith lived a life of distinction, devotion to family, and service to Jesus. In the later years of his life, Keith was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton.
The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, with a funeral service following. The Rev. Tyler Woznek will be officiating.
Keith’s graveside service will be at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, with full military honors being performed by the Jellico and Campbell County Honor Guard.
Keith grew up in scouting, earning his Eagle Scout in 1965. Graduating from East Syracuse Minoa in 1968, he then attended West Point Military Academy, graduating in 1972. He attained the rank of captain and was a decorated soldier, serving in the 2nd Armored Division.
As a family man, Keith would take trips with his wife, Elaine. They often vacationed at Word of Life to listen to preaching from all over the country. Keith loved being a dad until the title of “Papa” was granted to him. “The purpose of having kids is having grandkids,” he would say with pride. He deeply loved all of his grandkids.
Service to Jesus was Keith’s greatest hallmark. He taught through the entire Bible as a Sunday school teacher, lead Bible studies at work, and in retirement focused on sharing about Jesus. His greatest ministry was as “Chief Ranger” in Christian Service Brigade at North Syracuse Baptist Church. There he led many boys to become men and followers of Jesus. A verse he often quoted was Roman’s 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your Heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved!”
Keith was preceded in death by: Parents, Peter and Harriet Woznek; and brother, Kevin Woznek.
He is survived by: Wife, Elaine Woznek; sister, Barbra Parker; sons, Beau Flannery and Tyler Woznek; daughters, Wendy O’Neill, Laurie Willits, and Holly Moran; cherished grandchildren, Christian, Eli and Grace Moran, and Jadon and Gavin Woznek.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me in that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:7-8
HAROLD LEAB
December 28, 2022
Harold Leab, 53, Caryville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell.
Harold was born in LaFollette April 1, 1969. He was a coal miner for Premium Coal. Harold was a member of Grave Hill Baptist Church in New River. He enjoyed playing pool, fishing, watching NASCAR, searching for ginseng, and being out in the mountains.
Harold was preceded in death by: Dad, Ike Leab; sister, Faye; grandparents, Guy and Sabra Phillips Leab, and George and Ada Phillips Burchfield.
Survivors: Mother, Imogene Burchfield Leab of Oliver Springs; sons, Dustin and Maddie of Clinton, Joshua and Jordan of Caryville; brother, Edward Leab and Jennifer of New River; sister, Barbara Patterson and David of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Lakelee, Imma, and Preston; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, Dec 31, 2022, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at noon, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.
A graveside service will follow the funeral service at Grave Hill Cemetery in New River, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
