Virginia Nelson
August 16, 2024
Virginia Nelson, 89, of Clinton, Tennessee. entered her heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.
Waiting her heavenly arrival was her husband, Everette (Quack) Nelson; son, Terry Nelson; parents, H.H. and Daisy Singleton; brothers, William, Ben and Lawrence Singleton; sisters, Bonnie Henderson, Louise Dagley and Mildren Sweet.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Tammy Nelson and fiancé; grandsons, Eric Nelson (Pam), Ryan Nelson (Beth); grand-daughter, Kristen (Rob); great-grandchildren, Lilly, Knox, Chloe, Macie, Cole and Madison; very special friend who Virginia thought the world of, Sgt. Matt Howell of the Clinton Police Department and many other nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Tennova Hospital in Powell, Norris Health and Rehab, and Tennova Hospice. Also, Carrie Henderson Sells for taking care of her great aunt while in the nursing home.
Virginia’s family received friends on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from 5-6 p.m. in the Jones Mortuary Chapel. Memorial services followed at 6:00 p.m. with the Rev. Tyler Sulfridge from Second Baptist Church officiating.
Rylan Jase Glenn
August 10, 2024
Senior Airman Rylan Jase Glenn, 22, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. He was serving as a senior airman (E-4) in the U.S. Air Force as a mission generation material handling equipment journeyman.
He was born May 18, 2002, to Jason Glenn and Valerie Collins.
Rylan lived a life full of adventure from an early age. He always had a fearless drive to experience the world. He joined the Air Force at the age of 18, and embraced every opportunity with a passion that was both inspiring and infectious.
He was a fierce protector of his loved ones and will always be remembered for his vibrant energy, infectious laughter, and kind heart. Rylan was strong and steady and was always there when people needed him most. He was a cherished son, brother, and friend.
Rylan demonstrated remarkable resilience and an irresistible sense of humor that could light up any room. His strength was not only physical but also emotional, as he always faced challenges with a courageous heart and a smile that never wavered.
His laughter and wit were a source of joy and comfort to those around him, making even the toughest days brighter. Rylan’s spirit was a blend of boundless energy and unyielding kindness. Whether through his playful jokes, his unwavering support, or his ability to find the silver lining in every situation, he brought a unique warmth and light to all who knew him.
Rylan enjoyed riding motorcycles with his fiancée, Faith. He grew up riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers, and enjoyed spending time with friends at Windrock. He loved his truck and working on it. He enjoyed boating, fishing, being on the lake, shooting guns, watching movies, playing baseball, camping, hiking with his dog Mango, going for long drives, and listening to music. He loved spending time with his little sisters and brother.
Survivors include his father, Jason Lee Glenn (Kristen) of Seymour, Tennessee; mother, Valerie Sue Collins of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; fiancée, Faith Ann White of Creola, Ohio; sister, Raini Juel Collins of Oak Ridge; brother, Canaan Ridge Glenn of Seymour; stepsister, Holly Alyse Ivens of Seymour; maternal grandmother, Ollie Sue Rainey of Clinton, Tennessee; maternal grandfather, Benny Joe Braden (Susan) of Rocky Top, Tennessee; paternal grandmother, Debra Jewel Glenn of Mascot, Tennessee; and aunts, Lori Russell and Keri Russell, as well as a host of cousins.
He is also survived by special friends and extended family members: Chris and Lauren Martin, Travis, Kristin, and Heidi Choate, Holden Russell, John and Eric Mason and their families, Ethan Cox and family, Nicholas Jones and family, Marcos Gutierrez, Nick Darnell, Jason Dahl and family, Guilherme Serrao, Oscar Amaya, Gabe Seyfang, Gabriela Gracida Lopez, Rachelle Miller and family, Paige Tran and family, Leah Green and family, and many other special friends and family.
Rylan was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ricky Lee Glenn, and his uncle, Daniel Joseph Braden.
Visitation was held 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. His funeral began at 8 p.m. with Pastor Robert Melton officiating. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at Frost Bottom Cemetery in Oliver Springs, Tennessee.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Glenn family.
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Sharon Lynn Harmon
August 9, 2024
Sharon Lynn Harmon, 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. Awaiting her at the Heavenly mansion was her son Jamie Lynn Herrell; her parents, Thomas W. and Grace K. Arnold; her sisters, Mary Ellen Arnold and Geraldine Kite; and her brother, Samuel Roy Arnold.
Message from Sharon: “There are not words to express how very much I love my family. I pray it continues to be felt in their hearts until we meet again. Thank you all for your love and for giving me reason to be the proud mom, nana, sister, aunt, and friend to the end! Woo!!! Love, Mom.”
She is survived by her sons, Robbie Herrell and fiancée Mary Lay of Clinton, Tennessee, and Scotty Herrell and wife Betsy of Dayton, Tennessee; her brother Tommy Arnold; her sisters, Brenda (Fred) Hill, Martha (Dennis) Coday, Joan Cook, and Sandy Wells; her brother-in-law Jerry Kite; and her grandchildren, Brooklynn, Ariana, Sydney, Jaxon, and Addison Herrell. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, from 5-7 p.m., with Sharon’s memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. The Rev. Jeff Wells and Pastor David Woods will officiate.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton, Tennessee, is honored to serve the family of Sharon Lynn Harmon.
Delmer Lee Wilshire
August 9, 2024
Delmer Lee Wilshire, age 74 of Clinton, Tennessee. passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Delmer was a Crane Operator for Rexnord.
Born in Clinton on April 4, 1950 he was the son of the late R.J. and Alice Hooks Wilshire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Wilshire; and brothers, Ralph Wilshire and Elmer Wilshire.
Delmer was a very active member of Moran Baptist Church, loved his family, enjoyed taking his grandchildren to the Little Ponderosa Zoo, and enjoyed woodworking.
Delmer is survived by his second wife, Brenda Henderson Wilshire; daughters, Shawna Watson and husband Steve of Clinton, Marissa Kastelic and husband Drew of Knoxville, Tennessee. and Holly Golden and husband Steve of Andersonville, Tennessee.; step-son, Kenneth Osborne of Powell, Tennessee.; grandchildren, Scarlett Watson and fiancé Quentin Kaus and Jacob Watson and wife Jessica; special friends, Cade Cox, Corbin Cox, Leroy Phillips, Doug Wright, David Seivers and many other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Delmer will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 in the Sunset Cemetery in Clinton, with the Rev. Alvis Richardson officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is serving the family of Delmer Lee Wilshire.
Imogene “Jean” Duncan
August 7, 2024
Imogene “Jean” Duncan, 72, left this world to have a reunion with her family that has left before her on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 following almost a year-long battle with cancer. After hating her feeding tube for so long, we’re sure she’s not hungry anymore! Every chemo treatment when Jean would hear someone being able to ring the victory bell, she would say “I don’t believe I’ll ever get to ring that.” She may not have gotten her healing on the earthly side, but she rang her own victory bell on Wednesday.
Jean was a 1970 graduate of Oliver Springs High School. She left Roane Hosiery Mill in Harriman, Tennessee in 2001 after 31 years where she performed many jobs. Jean worked for the Anderson County School System as a custodian for 20 years. After retiring just 3 short years ago she had more time to enjoy working in her flowerbeds, mowing grass, watching old black and white tv shows (Matt Dillon was a favorite), watching Nascar races and cheering on the Vols.
Jean has met up with her daddy and mommy, Pat and Cora Duncan; brothers, Clifford, Everett, Troy and David Duncan; sisters, Shirley Lowe, Patsy Ward, and Sreldia Duncan; niece, Karen Duncan, nephew, Brad Duncan, great nephew, Lincoln Aslinger and an adopted sister, Shirley Haydon.
Jean has left her brother, Mack and wife Dyan Duncan of Oliver Springs, Tennessee; sisters, Wilma and husband Frank Phllips of Oliver Springs, and Jeanie and husband “Pike” LaMance of Wartburg, Tennessee. Sister-in-law, Beatrice Duncan of Harriman, and brother-in-law, Grant Lowe of Oliver Springs.
Fourteen nieces and nephews: Judy, Terry, Juanita, Betty Ann, Marquetta, JoAnn, Cindy, Wendy, Mindy, Tonya, Andy, Rusty, Julie and Mattie.
Thirty-six great nieces and nephews and twenty-seven great great nieces and nephews. Close ones include Chris, Justin, Ashley, Misty, Kristy, Cody, Adam, Kelly, Holly, Logan, Trent, Chloe, Cameron, Summitt, Lakely, Jaxon, Charlee, Owen, and Raigan.
Jean also leaves three fellers she loved like blood Josh Zisman, Christopher Aslinger and Todd Williams along with many cousins from Toledo, Ohio.
Pallbearers were Jeanie, Wilma, Andy, Rusty, Josh, Christopher, Adam, Logan, and Gary.
Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at Premier Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral service began at 7 p.m. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 at Frost Bottom Cemetery.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Duncan family. www.sharpfh.com.
Dora “Sue” Seiber
August 1, 2024
Dora “Sue” Seiber, 84, of Clinton, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024. A devoted and loving mother and grandmother, she was known for her unwavering faith, kind heart, and strength. Born the only daughter among six brothers, Sue was cherished by her family and friends. Her life was a testament to resilience and grace, and she was a pillar of love and support for all who knew her.
Sue leaves behind a legacy of faith, having been deeply committed to her spiritual life, a faithful member of the First Wesleyan Church of Clinton. Her compassion and generosity touched many lives, and she will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Marking the end of her earthly journey and the beginning of her eternal celebration with those who preceded her. Including her husband Carl “Fred” Seiber, parents Horace and Alice Campbell, and her siblings Jim Campbell, Carl Campbell, Harley Campbell, Herald Campbell, Lawrence Campbell, and John Campbell. She is survived by her sons Greg and Doug Seiber, daughter-in-law Kristy Seiber, and grandchildren Payne Seiber, Tyler Hardy, Ethan Hardy, and Ava Seiber.
Receiving of friends will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., followed by service at 7:30 p.m. at Holly Gamble Funeral Home at 621 South Charles G. Seivers Blvd. Clinton, TN 37716. The burial procession will leave from Holley Gamble Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, for the graveside service commencing at 11 a.m. at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens (160 Edgemoor Road, Powell, TN 37849). Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. www.holleygamble.com
Sue’s family wishes to express their deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this time of loss.
Bruce L. Keck
August 1, 2024
Bruce L. Keck, 86, went home to be with his Lord on July 27. Bruce was the loving husband of Shirley Keck. They enjoyed more than fifty years of marriage.
Born in Eden Prairie Minnesota, Bruce was the son of the late Waldo and Pauline Keck.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Pat Peel; brother-in-law, John Hyatt; sister-in-law, Rita Hyatt and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bruce was a loving, kind-hearted man who dearly loved his Lord.
He earned a Bachelors in Science from the University of Illinois, Masters in Science / Oceanography from the University of Rhode Island, and a Masters in Library Science from the University of Washington. He retired as the Administrator of the NOAA Library in Reston, Virginia. Bruce served in the U.S. Navy and Coast and Geodetic Survey as Lieutenant Commander. He also served in the U. S. Army National Guard and retired as Sergeant First Class.
Bruce was a highly regarded tubist and bassist. He enjoyed participating in national and local community bands and orchestras. He was a member of Windjammers International, an organization dedicated to preserving traditional circus music. He was also a member of the Tennessee Valley Ensemble, and the Oak Ridge Community Band. Recently Bruce became an avid attendee and participant of the annual Jonesboro Tennessee Story Telling Festival.
Bruce especially enjoyed being a member of the musician team at Bethel Baptist Church. Also, he was devoted to serving the Lord in providing the children’s message at St. Mark. He always closed the message with singing Jesus Loves Me. This was a special ministry to Bruce.
He will be missed by the wonderful church families at Bethel Baptist and St. Mark.
Family will receive friends at Woodhaven Funeral Home, located at 160 Edgemoor Rd. in Powell on Friday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with service to follow. Internment service at 2 p.m. with Military Honors. Pastor Daryl Taylor from Bethel Baptist Church will officiate.
Woodhaven Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bruce Keck.
Charles "Eddie" Edgar Pettiford
July 21, 2024
Charles "Eddie" Edgar Pettiford, known affectionately as Eddie, passed away on July 21, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born on Dec. 10, 1957, to Joyce Pettiford and Charles Pettiford, Eddie was a lifelong resident of Clinton, Tennessee, and a pillar of the auto community that he loved so dearly.
His career as an auto mechanic was notable by his dedication to the understanding of both the mechanics of automobiles and motorcycles alike. Eddie was well-known for his skills and his mechanical expertise was appreciated by members of his community, family, and many friends.
Eddie through his former marriage was a caring Father and stepfather to his son, Lance Pettiford, and his former stepson, Dennis Sharp and his family. Eddie helped raise his stepson, Denny Sharp, and welcomed Denny’s wife, Waynette Sharp, and also his step-grandchildren, Tanner and Kami Sharp, into his life to which they all shared many happy memories together. To his son, Lance Pettiford, he brought many memories of happiness, laughter, trips, creativity, and passions that he has passed along to him. In 2019, Eddie welcomed his first grandson, Henry Pettiford, into the world. He will be remembered as a beautiful soul, a beloved friend, and a warm-hearted Father in both his children’s lives, the lives of his former stepchildren, and many friends he brought happiness to.
Eddie was THE rebel without a cause. He was meant for speed, and he would be proud to state that himself. He was an avid lover of automobiles and motorcycles, a craftsman, and no one could ever say that he couldn’t lift a hand to do anything himself. Eddie was a hard worker and skilled at many things he touched.
Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Charles Pettiford. His memory will be forever held in the hearts of his surviving family: his mother, Joyce Pettiford; his sister, Brenda Ogg; his son, Lance Pettiford; and his grandson, Henry Pettiford. He will also be survived in memory by Denny Sharp; Denny’s wife, Waynette; and Denny’s children, Tanner and Kami Sharp.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, 621 South Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, with a celebration of life service to follow in the chapel. Eddie will be laid to rest at 11 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Speakers at the service will include his son, Lance Pettiford; his former stepson, Dennis Sharp; and anyone else willing to speak on the wonderful memories we all shared with Eddie.
Charles Edgar “Eddie” Pettiford will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His legacy will live on the friendships and memories he built, both in steel and in the hearts of those who knew him.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
