Janet R. Sievers
February 7, 2024
Janet R. Sievers, a native Tennessean and lifetime resident of Claxton, Tennessee, passed away after a brief illness on Jan. 24, 2024. She is survived by her three children, Elliott Sievers, Lara Sievers (spouse), Garrett Sievers, and Mason Sievers (children/grandchildren), Paige Sievers, and Dawn Sievers.
She worked for the Department of Human Services in Clinton, Tennessee. Upon retirement, she enjoyed spending time with family, and watching her grandsons growing up. Reading was one of her favorite hobbies.
As one of nine siblings in an unusually close family, her focus throughout life was family in general. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed by us all.
Per her wishes, there will be no funeral home service. A small graveside service for immediate family will be held at Bethel Cemetery in Karns.
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Janice Sue Melton
February 7, 2024
Janice Sue Melton, 78, passed away at her home on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, after a lingering illness.
She enjoyed attending services where she was a long time member of Mt Pleasant Methodist Church.
Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Zee and Reba Mitchell Melton; sisters, Betty Irwin, Ruth Murphy, June Henderson; and brother, James Melton.
She is survived by her brothers, Clifton (Judy) Melton of Clinton, TN, and Clayton (Pam) Foust; sister, Faye Melton McCoy of Andersonville, TN. Susie also leaves behind a host of other nieces, nephews, and her church family.
Graveside service for Susie was held Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Norris Memorial Gardens in Norris, Tennessee, with the Rev. Robin Kyek officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is honored to serve the family of Janice Sue Melton.
Bonnie Elizabeth (Wilson) Stubbs
January 31, 2024
Bonnie Elizabeth (Wilson) Stubbs 91 of Marlow Tennessee is seeing Jesus in all His glory this morning. (January 19, 2024)
She's hearing perfectly and singing praises along with the heavenly chorus! If you knew her you had to have at least heard about Jesus, but you could see Him throughout her life and family. She stitched many garments, prayed many prayers, sang many hymns, and warmed many hearts.
Her loving husband, of what would have been 71 years, George Thomas Stubbs, and her parents Delberta and Oscar Wilson, preceded her to glory along with 10 of her 14 siblings. She was survived by 4 of them: Dixie Haynes, Gertie Johnson, Molly Kennedy, and Rosie Taylor/Manning. She was so proud of her 4 children, Tony and (Beth) Stubbs, Larry and (Roni) Stubbs, Karen and (Michael) Hughes, and Kay and (Keith) Lovejoy. Also, her 16 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grands, most of whom were surrounding her this week preparing for her journey with prayer and praise for a long life well spent in service to a loving God.
The family will received friends 5 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Batley Baptist Church, 670 Batley Road, Clinton, TN with a funeral service to follow. Her graveside was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at Long Cemetery in Clinton. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. hollegamble.com
Hazel Inez Wallace
January 31, 2024
Hazel Inez Wallace age 83 of Clinton met her Heavenly Father at her residence on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She was born November 3, 1940, in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Joe and Inez Mitchell. Hazel retired from the Department of Energy in 2002 as a supervisor. Throughout her life she loved reading, playing golf, and gardening. She also loved cheering on the University of Tennessee Football and Clinton High School football teams. Hazel was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and in addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Rick Wallace, and brother, Joe Leon Mitchell.
Hazel leaves behind to cherish many memories her sons, Joe Wallace & wife Stacy of Knoxville and Mark Wallace & wife Tonya of St. Simonds Island, GA; grandchildren, Baylor Wallace and Gabriel Wallace; great-granddaughter, Olivia Wallace; brother, Sam Mitchell & wife Linda of Knoxville; daughter-in-law, Gail “Buffy” Wallace of Easely, SC; several nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends 1:00-3:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service to follow in the chapel. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
Elmer Thomas Nelson
January 31, 2024
Elmer Thomas Nelson, Sr. age 94 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Clinton, Tennessee on April 21, 1929 he was the son of the late Elmer Edward Nelson and Marie Wallace Nelson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Hensley Nelson; brother Carl Nelson; sisters Alta Lee and Mary Charlotte Nelson. Elmer was the owner of Nelson Sales for many years, and was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church. Elmer served in the U.S. Marines.
Surviving family members include son Elmer “Butch” Nelson of Clinton, Tennessee; grandchildren, Mandy Rice and husband Chris of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Richie Nelson and Kairi Gibson and husband Alex all of Clinton, Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Destanie Mills and husband John, Josh Rice, Anthony Nelson, Jacob Nelson; grand-daughter-in-law Lisa Nelson of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 5-6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, Tennessee. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Donny Moore and Rev. Mark Akers officiating.
A private graveside service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 in the Poplar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton, Tennessee is serving the family of Elmer Thomas Nelson, Sr.
William Reece Blodgett
January 24, 2024
William Reece Blodgett was born on March 23rd, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from this earth and was promoted to Heaven on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 9pm. Bill was employed through X-10 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee where he worked as an instrument technologist for 32 years. He was a member of the Smokey Mountain MENSA. He was a 12 – year veteran of the Air Force where he worked on the “Minute Man” missile project. He was a former board member of Appalachian Arts and Crafts in Norris, Tennessee. Bill belonged to the Upper Room Church in Rocky Top, TN where he and Nancy, his wife, had an active role in community service. Bill was a prolific artist, his art included pen and ink original drawings, acrylic paintings, but his passion was crafting stained glass. On his website which had over 2,000 followers, he created all his unique patterns, making them available to everyone free of charge. Bill is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nancy Blodgett, his daughter, Cyndi Belcher, granddaughter, Cheyenne Belcher, siblings, Mary Woodcock Shultz and Ned, Devonna Sumner and Bobby, Richard Herbster and Andrea, David Herbster and Janice, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. We celebrate Bill’s graduation and honor the life he lived. He loved unconditionally. Visitation: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home in Rocky Top. Funeral Service: 3:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2024 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Derek Sharp officiating. A graveside service will follow the funeral service at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rocky Top with Military Honors presented by the Honor Guard of Campbell County.
Billie Mac Hewitt
January 24, 2024
Billie Mac Hewitt, 83, of Clinton passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. She was born Sep. 26, 1940, in Richlands, Virginia, to Woodrow and Allene Onstott.
Billie was a graduate of Norris High School and was a cheerleader at Hiwassee College, where she received her associate’s degree toward her education degree. Throughout her life, she was an avid decorative painter, and enjoyed time entertaining her grandchildren. She was a very active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a worthy matron several times of Oak Ridge Chapter 390. She was appointed state grand officer in 2001 and received a 25-year pin.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Jimmie “Jim” Hewitt of Clinton; daughters, Stephanie Owen and husband Sean of Knoxville and Kim Paduch and husband Frank of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Morgan and Colby Holbrook and Tom Paduch and wife Lauren and McKenzie Rice and husband Chase; great-grandchildren, Emery and Ryder Holbrook and one expected great-grandson, Hunter Thomas; brother, Tom Onstott and wife Mary Dudley; several nieces and nephews.
The family is honoring Billie’s wishes and her celebration of life and graveside service at Woodhaven Memorial Garden will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 390, 121 Duncan Drive, Oliver Springs, TN 37840, or Kern Memorial United Methodist Church, 451 East Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. holleygamble.com
Mary Etta Paskell
January 24, 2024
Mary Etta Paskell, 77, of Clinton, Tennessee, born Sep. 20, 1946, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Jan. 16, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Mary was a loving mother, wife, sister and friend to many. Mary’s loving and caring personality will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary was preceded in death by parents, Odus and Margaret Walker, son Terry Webber, daughter Tisa Farmer, grandson Seth Webber, Brother Dewey Walker
Mary is survived by loving husband Shannon Paskell, son Scott Webber and wife Savannah, stepdaughter Robin Hutson and husband Todd.
Sisters Barbra Elkins, Ethel Davis and Carolyn Oxendine, and brothers Billy Walker and Jackie Walker.
Grandchildren: Isabella Webber, Logan Farmer, Ryan Farmer, Tyler Webber and Alexis Webber, Kayla Miller and Nick Canon.
Great-grandchildren: Easton Farmer, Carson Webber, Hadley Webber, Isiah Farmer, Amara Farmer, Cannon Miller, Camilla Miller, Holden Canon, Jonas Canon and Lyra Canon.
Special friend: Henrietta Adkins.
Special sister-in-law: Charlene Burt.
Mary is also survived by several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family will gather for a celebration of life on Jan. 27, with receiving of friends at 4 p.m. and service to follow at 5 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee.
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