TROY LEE FOUST
December 27, 2022
On Dec. 27, Troy Lee Foust went to be with the Lord.
He passed away in his own warm bed with his grandson, Chris Phillips, by his side.
He leaves behind his wife, Belle Jeweldean Foust, who loved him with 100-percent of her heart, mind, and soul. He married her 40 years ago on Dec. 23.
He also leaves behind three stepchildren, Carol, Kate and Tom and the sweetest niece Amy.
He also leaves behind many grandchildren who loved him dearly.
He was often described as three times the grandfather he didn’t have to be. He was one of the kindest men that ever walked the earth. He will be missed but never forgotten.
I am so glad you married my mom.
Due to illness in the family, there will not be any services at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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GLADYS MARIE DUNCAN FATELEY
December 27, 2022
Gladys Marie Duncan Fateley 88, formerly of Briceville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Signature of Rockwood.
Gladys was a member of Hill Top Baptist Church in Halls. Gladys was a strong-minded individual throughout life.
She was preceded in death by: Father and mother, Marvin and Martha Harness Duncan; brothers, Joe Duncan, Lawrence Duncan; sister, Sadie Jenes; daughter, Sharon Thomas; niece, Shelvy Jenes.
Gladys is survived by: Sister, Nellie Allen; brother, Houston Duncan and Jill; special niece and nephew, Kim and Roger Gregg.
A special “Thank You” to the staff of Signature of Rockwood.
Visitation is from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service is at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Ault officiating.
Interment will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Oak Ridge.
You may also view Gladys's guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
WALTER (BUDDY) LEVI WALDEN
December 26, 2022
Walter (Buddy) Levi Walden, 75, Clinton, born June 10, 1947, went home to be with the Lord Dec. 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 55 years Dianne Carter Walden, and his five daughters.
Walter was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He would have been a great-great-grandfather in February to a new baby boy. He enjoyed a lot of things during his lifelong journey. The most significant was driving a school bus, but his passion was being a tour bus driver traveling across America and Canada.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Bill and Mary Ruth Walden; sister, Joyce Hannah; brother, Garry Walden; son-in-law, Eric King; great-grandchildren, Demi and Baby Windham; father and mother-in-law, Cornelius and Mary Carter; brothers-in-law, Ray Carter, Ronnie Carter; and sister-in-law, Kathy Reed.
He is survived by: Daughters, Melissa Davis and husband Michael and their children Joshua Davis and wife Jennifer, Jerrica Varner and significant other Cody Justice and their children Aiden and Aaron Varner. Blayze, Noah, and Talon Davis, Patricia Carpenter and husband Otis and their children Jessica and Billy Carpenter and significant other Courtney Cooper and their children Johnny Williams, Hailey Williams and expecting baby boy, Casey Mount, Cody, David, and Noah Carpenter, Sheila Langford and husband Robert and their children Robert Langford IV and wife Jessie and their children Robert V., Timothy and Benjamin Langford, Jordan and wife Carley Langford, Emily Anders and husband Brandon, Olivia Langford, and Andrew and Olivia Langford, Cheryl Walden King and children Shelby Windham and husband Darryl their children Sunny and Sophie Windham, Chloe Winsbro and son Drayden Roberts, Amy Walden Duncan and significant other Richard (Rick) Carpenter and their fur and feather babies and Rick's son Richard (Richie) and wife Chloe.
He is also survived by: Sisters, Dianna Childs and Janet Webb; uncle, Hubert Harmon; along with many nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in the chapel of Mott-McKamey Funeral Home.
The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m.
The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Staff Sergeant Cornelius Carter Cemetery. Grandson, Preacher Robert Langford IV will officiate the services.
Mott-McKamey Funeral Home and Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
CONNIE LOUISE NOLAN
December 24, 2022
Connie Louise Nolan, born Aug. 9, 1946, to Arizona McGhee Thomas, gained her heavenly angel wings Dec. 24, 2022.
Connie's greatest treasures were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was like no other and her role as "Mom-Mom" was one of her greatest. Her warm heart and beautiful smile would light up any room. She treasured her many trips to the ocean with her sister, and the stories that they can tell show how much love they shared between them.
Connie was also a treasure hunter. She and her sister embarked on many trips and adventures in search of art glass such as Fenton and Viking Art Glass. Her collection, like her, is beautiful and it was something that she loved to be able to do and share with her precious sister. If you were lucky enough to know her and care for her, you would know that you had the love of one of the most spectacular people in the world. Her quick wit, her admirable love for all things, and the joy that she brought to so many will be missed. Her legacy on earth will never be forgotten and will live on through each of those who loved her.
Connie was preceded in death by: Mother, Arizona McGhee Thomas; brothers, Michael Thomas and David Thomas; sister, Alma Joan Thomas; great-grandson, Elijah Bryant.
Connie is survived by: Husband of 58 years, Harlan Ray Nolan; sons, Gary Nolan and wife Barbara, Michael Nolan; daughter, Lisa Mashburn and husband Lea; granddaughters, Ashley Greenlee, Audrey Greenlee and fiancé Steven; great-granddaughter, Averi Greenlee; great-grandson, Eziah Bryant; sister, Rhonda West; brothers, Tony Thomas and wife Pat, Dan Thomas.
The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m.
Friends and family will meet at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, and go in funeral procession to Farmer’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
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FOSTER CHARLES EMCH 'TYKE'
December 23, 2022
Always known as “Tyke,” Foster Charles Emch, 80, passed on from this life to the next at 4:40 p.m. Dec. 23, 2022, with his loving wife of 33 years, Tammy Holt Emch, at his side.
He was a West Virginia man who found true love in a Tennessee girl; a diehard fan of the West Virginia Mountaineers, the Tennessee Volunteers, and the Atlanta Braves; a snazzy dresser with crazy t-shirts and hats galore; a big man with an even bigger heart.
Tyke was a 1960 graduate of Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, W. Va., where he was active in FFA and football, and studied business at Kent State University in Akron, Ohio. He served as Secretary of Local Chapter of the United Steelworkers of America Union in Youngstown, Ohio, and later was a member of Laborers’ Union Local 438 in Atlanta, Ga., where he retired from work as a chemical process operator for Crown Cork & Seal in 1994.
Tyke was a Christian who attended the Evangelistic Center of Clinton and was best known locally as a highly decorated volunteer at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, longtime manager and DJ of Tambo’s Karaoke, and co-owner of Tykester’s Antiques, Jams, and Jellies in Clinton. He always had fun, and he made sure everyone around him did too.
Tyke was preceded in death by: Father, Foster C. Emch; mother, Thelma Meadus Swann Emch; and daughter, Karen Emch Luoma.
He is survived by: That Tennessee girl, Tammy, and her three special sisters, all of whom babied him to no end; two brothers-in-law, one whom was his buddy; his little brother, ”Muggs” and family; daughter, Leshia Ann Emch, who idolized him, and her family; two sons, Foster Charles Emch II, of Warren, Ohio, and Robert Lee Emch of Culpeper, Va., and their families; two nephews and their families in Charleston, W. Va.; several nieces and nephews in Clinton and Nashville; three granddaughters and four great-grandchildren; two special great-nieces and a special great-nephew; and a great many bowling and music friends.
Tyke loved fried catfish, eggs, chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy, and noodles, and black raspberry cobbler. He never met a stranger, never made an enemy, and never missed a chance to make a joke. He was fun-loving and funny, and everyone loved him.
We will greatly miss him as he, like his favorite cowboy hero Roy Rogers, rides off into the sunset.
The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home from 2 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, with the funeral service to follow in the Chapel with pastor Judy Delatte officiating.
Interment will be held at Overton Cemetery following the funeral service.
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MARGIE LEE McNELLEY
December 22, 2022
Margie Lee McNelley, 90, Clinton, passed away at Diversicare in Oak Ridge, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.
Margie enjoyed going to church and she enjoyed volunteering for the Salvation Army. In her free time, she did embroidery. Above all, Margie loved her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Alfonzo and Mary Rittenhouse; father of her children, Robert Lunsford; late husband, James McNelley; son, Robert Lunsford Jr.; brothers, Maurice Rittenhouse and Hoyt Rittenhouse.
Margie is survived by: Daughter, Novella Shaw of Rocky Top; grandchildren, Chris McClung, Michael McClung, Billy Dodson and John Dodson; great-grandchildren, Preston McClung, Lily McClung, and Leo Dodson.
There are no memorial services scheduled at this time.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is serving the Family of Margie McNelley.
MICHAEL 'MIKE' RAY SMITH
December 21, 2022
Michael “Mike” Ray Smith, 66, Clinton, passed away at his residence Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022.
Mike was born Feb. 16, 1956, in Mobile, Ala. Mike was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mike retired from DOE as a security officer after 31 years of service. Throughout his life, Mike loved to read and collect knives. The love of his life was his grandchildren, whom he loved spending time.
He was preceded in death by: Father, Willie Smith.
Mike leaves behind: Loving wife of 40 years, Kim Smith of Clinton; sons, Zack Smith of Andersonville and Zane Smith and wife Morgan of Clinton; mother, Jean Smith of Knoxville; grandchildren, Carson Hargett, Haley Smith, Jackson Smith, Isaac Smith, Raylan Smith, Braydon, and Bristol Jenkins; brothers, Brent Smith and wife Cindy, Greg Smith and wife Connie, Jon Smith and wife Susan, and Vann Smith an wife Charlotte; sisters, Nancy Morgan and husband Scott, and Shannon Goldschmitt; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
His funeral service will follow in the chapel, with the Rev. Clayton Duncan officiating.
His graveside will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
holleygamble.com
MYRA NORTH DUNCAN
December 19, 2022
Myra North Duncan, 84, Clinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones whom she loved dearly and loved her very much Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Born Feb. 11, 1938, in Pinsonfork, Ky, she was the daughter of Arthur H. and Belle Centers Duncan.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: Daughter, Betty Hansen; brothers, Harry Duncan and Austin Duncan; sisters, Lavenna-Lou Beach, Shirley “Patty” Vasquez; sons-in-law, Richard Hansen and Ralph Watzlawick; and a grandson, Bobby Sutton.
In addition to being retired from Levi Straus, when she was young she also worked at Hoskins Drug Store and the Richey Creme in Clinton. Her favorite pastime was working puzzles. She loved music boxes, snow globes, and watching her soaps. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She was loved by anyone who knew her and will be missed forever.
She is survived by: Son, Tim Crawford of Clinton; daughters, Helen “Karen” Watzlawick of Clinton, Janie Fails and husband Doug of St. Augustine, Fla., and Tina Crawford of Knoxville; brother, James Duncan and wife Donna of Caryville; sister, Gloria Duncan of Andersonville; grandchildren, Toni Ann Sutton, David Martin, Chasta Foust, Donald Crawford, Cody Crawford, Kayla Wilson, Carla Morgan; great-grandchildren, Sabra Martin, Nicole “Jennifer” Alberts, Desirae Eads, Sierra Lestingi, Nevaeh Lestingi, Emmerson Webster, Serenity Morgan, Forrest Morgan, Rebel Morgan, Leo Crawford, Khaleesi Crawford, and Ryder Crawford; other loved family members, Robert Morgan, Marty Morgan, Nikki Shauni Crawford, Gabriel; and many nieces and nephews that loved her dearly.
A memorial service celebrating Myra’s life will be scheduled at a later date.
Jones Mortuary, LLC of Clinton is serving the family of Myra North Duncan.
