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KAREN KNIGHT

Karen Knight, 58, Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

She was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She had a big heart and a great sense of humor.

Karen was very caring and enjoyed helping others, especially her children. She devoted her life making sure her children were happy and had everything that they needed.

She was preceded in death by: Parents, Starling and Mary Burgess; sisters, Brenda Burgess and Sharon McCullough; brother, Danny Burgess; nephew, Shawn Branson; and niece, Becky Roberts.

She is survived by: Former spouse, Eddie Knight; daughter, Shannon Knowles and her husband Michael Knowles; son, Dustin Knight and his fiancé Kelsey Williams; sister, Linda Bunch; brother, Donnie Burgess and his wife Peggy Burgess; nephews, Colton Bunch, John Boy Armes, and Jamie Carroll; and niece, Mary Grace Sheldon.

Visitation was held from 1- 3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 20, 2022, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel.

Her funeral was at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel.

Interment immediately followed the funeral at Beech Grove Cemetery in Lake City.

GREGORY LYNN SWEAT

Gregory Lynn Sweat, 57, passed away Nov. 10, 2022.

Gregory was preceded in death by his father, James Edward “Eddie” Sweat.

He is survived by: Mother, Terry Downs; and brothers, Scott Edward Sweat and Tony Ray Sweat.

Gregory was a graduate of Clinton High School and was self-employed in the construction and landscaping business.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Oak Ridge Family Bible Church with receiving of friends from 2-3 p.m. and service to follow at 3 p.m.

God welcomed home a good angel.

GENEVA MARIE UNDERWOOD 'PEACH'

Geneva Marie Underwood “Peach,” 93, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Sacred Grounds Hospice House in Knoxville.

She loved her grandchildren and family.

Peach was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Underwood.

She is survived by: Sons, Gregory (Kathy) Underwood and David (Sharon) Underwood; grandchildren, Michael (Misty) Underwood, Stacy (Ryan) George and Derek Underwood; great-grandchildren, Braxton, Drexel, Asher and Aria.

The family will gather for a visitation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton.

Peach’s graveside service will be held at noon Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 2580 Romig Road, Akron, Ohio.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM CHARLES WARD SR.

William Charles Ward Sr., 100, went to be with his Lord and Savior Nov. 8, 2022.

He was 13 days shy of his 101st birthday.

William was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Andalusia, Ala., to his mother and father, Foman Ward and Martha Bass Ward.

William fought in World War II, The Battle of The Coral Sea, and Battle of Midway, and was a Pearl Harbor veteran.

William was ordained as a Baptist minister at Blowing Springs Baptist Church in Clinton, on Jan. 29, 1961. He pastored and preached at numerous churches and was a loyal member of the evangelist team. William never failed to show others his love for the Lord and to share the word of God with them.

In addition to his parents, William was also preceded in death by: The love of his life and wife, Lela Jane Murray Ward; daughter, Betty Jane Ward Adkins; brothers, Harvey Clinton Ward, Deleon Edward Ward, and Jesse Ward; sister, Anna Faye Ward Freddericks.

William is survived by: Son-in-law, Johnny Adkins of Sevierville; son, William Charles Ward Jr. (Billy) and wife Brenda of Athens, Ala.; daughter, Mary Ann Ward Stuart and husband Allen of Essex, Iowa; daughter, Shirley Marie Ward Coffman and husband Jeff of Maynardville; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Also, he leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends; and special friends, Shane and Whitney Matchett of Andersonville, Louise Wright of Maryland, and Jean Russell of Clinton.

The family received friends from 10 a.m.-noon with a celebration of life following at noon in William’s memory Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Covenant Life Church in Clinton.

Pastor Randy Hawk of Clinton officiated; Pastor Mike McVay of Laurel Hill, Fla., and Pastor Johnny Rhea of Clinton officiated the graveside service.

Interment services were conducted Nov. 12, 2022, following the celebration of life at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

Pallbearers: Greg Coffman, Joshua Coffman, Jeffrey Stuart, David Ward, William C. Ward III (Lil Bill), Shane Matchette, Morgan Johnson, and Bobby Elliott. Honorary Pallbearers: Darlene Hawk, Sarah Bird, Diane Whittaker, Amber Hicks, Kim Minski, Donna Roach, and Dana Durphee.

Jones Mortuary, LLC, Clinton, served the family of William Charles Ward Sr.

DAXTON-RIVER ZAYDE HUTSON

Daxton-River Zayde Hutson, four months, Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Daxton was the son of Roy Branum IV and his mother, Justice- Anne Branum.

Daxton was always smiling and had beautiful blonde hair with blue eyes just like an angel.

Along with his mother and father, Daxton is survived by: Grandparents, James Foust, Yolanda Foust, and Chinchia Hutson; brother, Lakelyn-Lakota Branum; and sister, Eraeella- Louise Branum; and several aunts and uncles.

The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton.

Jones Mortuary, LLC of Clinton served the family of Daxton Hutson.

CAROLYN McDANIEL

Carolyn McDaniel, 75, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

Carolyn was the daughter of Thomas Boyd Humphreys and Mayme Sue Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years and the love of her life, Sammy H. McDaniel Sr.

Carolyn was a member of 411 Baptist Church. She retired as the officer manager, food service, for Anderson County School System.

She is survived by: Daughters, Lisa McDaniel and partner Julie Webb of Knoxville, and Tamme McDaniel of Clinton; sons, Sammy H. McDaniel Jr. and Kelly J. McDaniel, both of Clinton; brother, Tommy Humphreys and wife Wanda of South Carolina; sister, Nancy Martucci of Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Emma Sue Carroll and husband Robert of LaFollette; grandchildren and the loves of her life, Miranda Lyn McDaniel, Molly Jo McDaniel; great-grandchildren, Alora and Macy Jo McDaniel

The McDaniel family received friends from 5-7 p.m., until time of service, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with the Revs. David Choate and Lucas Hurd officiating.

Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.

Jones Mortuary, LLC, of Clinton, served the family of Carolyn McDaniel.

SHIRLEY GAIL 'VICKERY' LOUGHRAN

Shirley Gail “Vickery” Loughran, 69, Ocoee, Fla., passed away Oct. 29, 2022.

She was the daughter of Roy and Wilma Jean Vickery.

She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Vickery.

She is survived by: Mother, Wilma Jean Vickery; sister, Rebecca Vickery; husband, David Loughran; and her dog, Zack.

She also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that will miss her.

She was the first grandchild of Cecil and Bertha White. She left her home in the 1960s to go to Michigan. After working at the phone company as an operator for 30 years, she retired to Florida. She worked in Michigan, Tennessee, and Florida. She worked with her best friend, Cindy, at the phone company.

She raised cockatiel birds for years and named each one. She loved the dachshund (wiener) dogs. Barbara Fairchild and Donna Fargo were her favorite singers. She enjoyed going to concerts in her younger years. Her first car was a red Corvair and her first job was at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

We want to thank Dennis Vickery for his help during this difficult time.

JACKIE LEE BURRESS

Jackie Lee Burress, 65, Ten Mile, passed away suddenly at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Oct. 24, 2022.

Jackie proudly enlisted in the United States Navy following high school. He was honored to serve aboard the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower, being one of the original crew to sail on the newly commissioned ship. After completion of his service, he returned to Clinton where he worked at Modine Manufacturing for many years. Later he joined Fritts Heating and Air for the rest of his work life before retiring. Jackie loved his family, gardening and being outdoors.

He was preceded in death by: Parents, Willie and Martha Burress; and several close family members and friends.

He leaves to mourn his passing: Daughter, Elizabeth Burress; son, Lee Burress of Clinton; girlfriend, Leslie Tackett of Ten Mile; grandchildren, Catilyn, McKalea, Jeremey, and Anthony of Clinton; brother, Steve Burress of Clinton; sisters, Betty (David) Mings, Otella (Carl) Seeber, all of Clinton; best friend, Billy Foster; and very special cousin, Glen (Tina) Burress of Knoxville.

A memorial service will be held later.