CARL 'MIKE' HAMMONS
May 15, 2023
Carl “Mike” Hammons, 69, Clinton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior May 15, 2023.
Mike was born in Highland Park, Mich., Sept. 5, 1953. He worked as a designer at Y-12 and X-10 for 43 years. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. He had served as a deacon and worked in the Christian Service Center. He loved to help, encourage, and comfort others. He was a wonderful husband and dad. He found joy in spending time with his grandchildren. He looked forward to soon having great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Marvin and Mable Hammons; older sister, Rita Holda; and nephew, Mike Holda.
He is survived by: Wife of 43 years, Susan; three children and their spouses, Audrey and Andy Gorin, Christy and Murray Walker, and James and Daphne Windham; grandchildren, Jonathan, Arielle, Tanner and Taylor, Ty, Lucas, Madison, Ethan and Haley, and Katie; sister, Chris Childs and her children, Brian, and Rachel; nieces, Margaret Holda, Marie Holda; and nephew, Matthew Holda
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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BILLY E. AYRES
May 14, 2023
Billy E. Ayres, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior May 14, 2023.
Billy was born April 22, 1938, in Knoxville to Isaac and Dora Ayres. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served the Knoxville City Police Department as an officer and a dispatcher. He retired from McGee Tyson Airbase in the Security Division. Billy loved his family and church. He was a golfer, loved gardening, and working on computers. He was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: Daughter, Teresa Ayres; sister, Jeanette Ayres Long.
He is survived by: Wife of 38 years, Kathy Ayres; daughter, Patricia Tinsley and husband Jay of Knoxville; son, Neil Evans and wife Amanda of Rocky Top; grandchildren, Jacob Tinsley, Elliott Tinsley and Lauren, Destiny Hardee and husband John of Knoxville, Audrey and Anna Evans of Rocky Top; brother, Tommy Ayres; sister, Sandra Stump of Knoxville; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Worthington and wife Lisa and David Worthington both of Clinton; sister-in-law, Karen Guynes and husband Bill of Knoxville; and a host of nieces and nephews and friends
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
His funeral service will follow in the chapel with Pastor Brandon Berg officiating.
His graveside will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Sinking Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The Family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice Care for all the wonderful support and special thanks to Jamie Partin his nurse. Also, we are so thankful for all the thoughtfulness, caregiving, love, and support from all the staff at Morning Pointe/The Lantern in Clinton.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sinking Springs Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 209, Clinton TN 37717.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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HAZEL GENEVA CARDEN
May 13, 2023
Hazel Geneva Carden, 89, Lake City, passed away May 13, 2023.
Hazel was born in Lake City Aug. 4, 1933, to Roy and Melvina Foust Beach. Hazel was a member of Main Street Baptist Church. She loved gardening, being outside, flowers, and taking care of people.
In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by: Husband, Glennmore Carden; and brother, Louis Beach.
Survivors: Son, Ray Miller of North Charleston, S.C.; nephews, Michael Sharp of Alaska, Chris Sharp of Alaska; niece, Michelle Munsell of Alaska; brother, Homer Sharp Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Joseph Glen Miller and wife of Brook of Charleston, S.C., Raymond Scott Miller and wife Kelly of Las Vegas, Nev., Randy Fields of Caryville, Megan Elaine Miller of North Charleston, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Joseph Glen Miller Jr. and wife Kristyn, Jordan Miller, Josh Miller, Mandy Parsons, Lilly Miller, Hannah Limehouse; great-great-grandchildren, Lincoln and Jaxson Miller; and a host of other family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Island Ford Cemetery in Lake City.
EMILY DENISE WOHLFORD
May 12, 2023
Emily Denise Wohlford, 26, Powell, passed away of May 12, 2023.
She graduated from Clinton High School and was of the Baptist faith. Some of her favorite hobbies were traveling, especially to the Smoky Mountains and Cherokee, N.C. She loved making jewelry, coloring, and spending time with her dog.
Preceded in death by: Grandmother, Betty “Elmo” Wohlford; grandfather, Melton D. Wright.
Survived by: Parents, Amy Wright, Albert Tracy Wolhford; grandmother, Helen Wright; many cousins and relatives; therapist and friend, Heather Renders; teacher and friend, Tracy Rice; friend, Eddie Shultz; and wire hair terrier, Scooby.
Family receive dfriends at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, with a funeral service following at noon, officiated by family friend Gary Coffey.
Family went in procession immediately after service to Greenwood Cemetery for a Graveside Service.
Online condolences can be made at www.mynattfh.com
GERALD ESCO CARDEN
May 11, 2023
Gerald Esco Carden, 92, Lake City, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Gerald was born Jan. 29, 1931, in Coal Creek to James and Edna Viles Carden. He served in the Korean War and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. After his time in the military, Gerald worked at the Y12 National Security Complex. Gerald was of the Baptist faith and a long-time member of Clear Branch Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and at one time, Choir Director. Gerald loved hunting and fishing when he was able to.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, James and Edna Viles Carden; wife, Jean Duff Carden; brothers, Claude, Roy, Elmo, Carl, Ralph, and Lawrence Carden; and sisters, Alene Bradley, Grace Rogers, Carrie Myers, and Lassie Massengill.
Gerald is survived by: Daughters, Linda Owen and Gordon, Pat Carden, Melissa Wilson and Gregg; brother, Glenn Carden; grandchildren, Michael Owen and Lisa, Mark Owen, Adam Wilson and Amy, Jared Wilson and Meeghan, Cobie Wilson and Abby; great-grandchildren, Marcus Owen, Andrew, Aden, Julianna, Madeleine, Bowen, Eleanor, Josiah, and Reese Wilson, Mallory and Ashlee Hood, Josh Colvin; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church in his loving memory.
Visitation was from 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Clear Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Norton officiating.
A graveside service was held at the Leach Cemetery following the funeral service on Sunday, May 14, 2023, with military honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
WANDA S. EIDSON
May 11, 2023
Wanda S. Eidson, 75, Heiskell, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center.
She was born July 30, 1947, in Heiskell to Fred and Rosa Bunch Easterday. Wanda was the founder and owner of B and B Garbage in Maryville for 25 years. She loved shopping, gardening, dancing, and playing jokes on her family and friends, she was a jokester. Wanda was a family person and prioritized her family above anything else in her life.
As a sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend, she will be remembered for her loving, generous, and kind heart.
In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by: Husband, Bob Eidson; and brother, Lynn Easterday.
She is survived by: Sister, Christine Brown; nieces and nephews, Sherry Brown, Thomas Alan Brown wife Sonya, Shirley Walters and husband Danny. and Ricky Easterday wife Tracy; great-nieces and nephews, Nathan Brown and wife Bethany, Makayla Davidson, Luke Davidson, Rosie McNeal, Shane Walters and wife Brittany, and Casey Walters and wife Katherine; great-great-nieces and nephews, Kaisley, Kellyn, and Kardyn Brown.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow.
Family and friends will meet at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, and go in funeral procession to Wolf Valley Baptist Church Cemetery for a noon interment.
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VERNICE CHANDLER
May 10, 2023
Vernice Chandler, 87, Heiskell, went to be with the Lord May 10, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family.
She was born Jan. 4, 1936, in South Charleston, W. Va., to Earl Haynes and Lillian Irene Thaxton Haynes. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by: Parents; husband, Howard “Hub” Chandler of 56 years; son, Damon Chandler; sisters, Arbutus “Bootie” Allen, Ida Gessel, Ethel Mae Bell; and brother, Rodger Haynes.
She is survived by: Siblings, Mitchell (Vicky) Thaxton of Mims, Fla. Dreama Stair of Clinton, Will (Pattie) Chandler of Mims, Fla., Chris (Sheila) Chandler of Heiskell, Ron (Linda) Chandler of Heiskell, Earl (Stacy) Chandler of Heiskell, Bronson Chandler of Heiskell. and brothers Gerald and Darrell Haynes both of Sissonville, W. Va.
She leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Stacy Chandler for the loving care of our mother for the last few years.
A private graveside service was held at the Chandler family cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are being held by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
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BETTY JANE (LANE) FOWLER
May 9, 2023
Betty Jane (Lane) Fowler passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, age 88.
Born May 6, 1935, to Janes C. Lane Sr. and Martha Alice Lovell Lane. The family moved from Bybee, Cocke County, to South Clinton in 1939. Betty, a Christian, was presently a member of South Clinton Baptist Church where she attended as a child and spent her youth. She was also a previous member of Zion Baptist Church for many years. She graduated from Clinton High School (Class of ‘53), Knoxville Business College, and X-Ray Technology School. She married Charles Edward Fowler Jr., also of South Clinton, May 28, 1953. After raising their three children she returned to work at the 1982 World’s Fair and then as an x-ray technician until her retirement in 1995. She and her husband, Charles, traveled extensively during their retirement years. She enjoyed camping, hiking, her beloved flower gardens and playing the dulcimer with the group ‘The Grace Noters’.
Those preceding her death are her: Parents, ‘Jim’ and ‘Alice’ Lane; grandson, Mark Wolfenbarger; in-laws, Charles Edward Fowler Sr. and wife Kathleen Rhyne Fowler, Claude Steadman and Irene Fowler Steadman, Paul and Ruth Currior Fowler, Bruce Gordon Fowler.
Survivors are: Husband, Charles Edward Fowler Jr., spouse of 70 years as of May 28, 2023; children, Janie Fowler Wolfenbarger (Marvin), Douglas Fowler (Cathryn Bay-Fowler), and Andrea Fowler O’Neal (Keith); grandchildren, Aaron Wolfenbarger, Nathan Wolfenbarger (Kristen), Lauren Bay Meyer, Hannah Bay Musick, Caitlin Bay Puhl, Brendan O’Neal, Teryn O’Neal, and Zaira O’Neal; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Eve Wolfenbarger, Paul and Asher Wolfenbarger, Jackson, Benjamin and Elliot Meyer, and Max and Bodi Musick; brother, James Clyde Lane Jr. (Edith) and nieces, Cindy, Kyna, and Nicole ‘Nikki’; sister, Marylee Lane Price (Ray) and children David, Danielle, and Candice Jay “Jai J.”; dearest friend and sister-in-law, Helen Hooks Fowler (Bruce) and children Holly, Heather, and Nathan; nephew and nieces, Dennis Fowler, Debbie (Fowler) Crocker, Shirley Steadman Elder, and Margaret Steadman Tackett.
There will be a graveside service at Grandview Memorial Garden at 11 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, with the Rev. Roger Pugh officiating.
Betty requested no flowers but please make a donation to the South Clinton Baptist Church Women on Missions, 1000 Clinch Avenue Clinton, TN 37716.
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