ELGIN KEITH BASS
June 3, 2022
Elgin Keith Bass, 86, Andersonville, died peacefully Friday, June 3, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge from a sudden illness.
Elgin was preceded in death by: Mother and father, Leedie and Phil Bass; seven brothers and sisters; and several nephews.
He is survived by: Wife of 43 years, Judy Ridenour Raby Bass; four children, Diane (Doug) Roy of Knoxville, Steven Bass of Knoxville, Maylene (Wayne) Anderson of Jacksboro, and Freda Hackney of Clinton; six grandchildren, Harlee (Matt) Paul, Jessica (Elijah) Shope, Casey Shope, Brandon (Alexis) Roy, Trevor (Sierra) Ledbetter, and Megan (Matt) Roy; five great-grandchildren; Carson (9), Natalee (8 months), Conner (12), Ryan (5), and Bristol (due in July); sister-in-law Retha Bass; many nieces and nephews.
Elgin also had a long list of extended family and friends, whom he cherished.
Elgin was born March 22, 1936, and raised in Oliver Springs. He was a heavy equipment operator all his life in local strip mines and other development projects around the area. He was very active, enjoying camping for many years, worked on projects with his wife on their craft business and loved gardening. Elgin enjoyed strong Christian faith, was quoted saying, “I’m a winner either way,” when informed of his illness and was ready to go to his Eternal home.
Graveside service was at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton. Lee Struck and Leo Elliott officiated.
Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Ivan Bass, Albert Bass, Brandon Roy, Trevor Ledbetter, Aaron Bass, Matt Paul and Matt Moro.
The family would like to thank all the friends and family who have supported us during this trying time and especially thankful to the staff of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge for their professional and extremely sympathetic care of Elgin and everyone who visited him.
They really went above and beyond to make sure we all had what we needed.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org
To leave your condolences please visit www.woodhavenfh.com
The staff of Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens is honored to serve the Elgin Keith Bass family.
REBA SARAH WINCHESTER HUMPHREYS
June 2, 2022
Reba Sarah Winchester Humphreys, 89, Kingston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior June 2, 2022.
Sarah was born and raised in Rockwood and then moved to Kingston in 1950 after marrying her husband of 62 years, Bob Humphreys. Sarah worked in the family grocery store,
Humphreys Market, alongside her husband for many years. She then had a long and successful career in banking and insurance sales before her retirement. Sarah loved serving her community and was very active in local civic organizations. She served as president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club and president of the Republican Party. She also served several terms on the Board of Directors for the East Tennessee Heart Association and as chairman for the East Tennessee Heart Association Time to Remember Program. She was actively involved in the Republican Party and worked diligently for many national, state, and local Republican campaigns. In 2020, she was honored by the Republican Party as Republican of the Year for her tireless efforts in the party for more than 50 years. She also served her city by serving as a Kingston City Council member and Water Board member for 12 years.
Sarah was a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston where she loved serving the Lord as the church organist for more than 30 years. Prior to that, she served as organist at Southwest Baptist Church for more than 10 years. Sarah loved everyone and was happiest around people. She loved making people smile and laugh and she loved life. She loved interacting with people and would go out of her way to make people feel at ease in any situation.
She was a dedicated mother to her children and loved nothing more than doing things for them. She loved helping people in any way she could and would go out of her way to do so. She was loved by many people and was one of a kind who will never be forgotten. She is rejoicing in heaven now with her loved ones and her Savior.
Preceded in death by: Loving husband, Bob Humphreys; sons, Gary Lynn and Roger Wayne Humphreys; great-grandson, Josh Humphreys; parents, Thomas William and Roxie Pearl Fox Winchester; sister, Mildred Winchester.
She is survived by: Daughter, Becky Humphreys of Kingston; son, Ronny Humphreys and wife Dorothy of Kingston; grandchildren, Robby, Jeff, Eddie and Ashley Humphreys; several grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Don and Tommy Humphreys of Kingston; sister-in-law, Lavonna Breazeale of Kingston; a host of extended family and special friends.
The family would like to thank the caregivers that were so devoted to Sarah these past few years and also her pastor, the Rev. Randy Griffis, for his love and care to her throughout her time at Liberty Baptist Church.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022, at Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston with funeral service following at 7 p.m. with Pastor the Rev. Randy Griffis officiating.
Interment was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Calvary-Hazelwood Cemetery.
Procession to cemetery left Liberty Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. Those wishing to go in procession met in the church parking lot at 1:15 p.m. for line up.
Online register book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston was in charge of arrangements.
MABEL DUMAS CRENSHAW GOEHE
May 31, 2022
Mabel Dumas Crenshaw Goehe died at 93 years of age Tuesday, May, 31, 2022, at Parkside Rehabilitation in Snellville, Ga.
She was born March 12, 1929, in Clinton. She was the first of four children and was named after her mother. She graduated in 1946 from Stuart Hall High School in Virginia and University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1950.
She was predeceased by: Parents, Archie Douglas Crenshaw and Mabel Dumas Crenshaw; husband, Edward O. Goehe; brothers, Douglas Crenshaw and John Crenshaw; sister, Ann Blanton; brother-in-law, Ronald Blanton; sister-in-law, Claudette Laws Crenshaw; and son-in-law, Dennis Hill.
Mabel met her husband, Ed Goehe, in Staunton, Ill., while student teaching. They were married July 14, 1951, and had three children. Mabel taught science through the years in Rome, Ga., Athens Junior High in Athens, Tenn., and at North Clayton Middle School in Georgia. Mabel was involved with the Atlanta Zoo as a docent, with Fernbank Science Center as a tour guide, and with Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish in Decatur as a Sunday school teacher, lay reader, and volunteered as a visitor to the sick. Her great passions included family genealogy and talking with her family about her discoveries.
She is survived by: Three children, Ed (Hye Yong), Ann (Bud), Louise; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law (Patti Crenshaw); and many nieces and nephews.
Mabel loved her church home, her volunteer work, playing bingo, playing bridge and spending time with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She spent the last two years at Parkside Rehabilitation.
We would like to thank the staff for her loving care.
Mabel's memorial service was held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish in Decatur, Ga., at 11 a.m. June 11, 2022.
A reception followed the service in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for those wishing to make a donation to consider Holy Trinity Centennial Scholarship- Holy Trinity Parish, holytrinitydecatur.org.
ERIC LEE KING
May 27, 2022
Eric Lee King, 53, Heiskell, passed away Friday May 27, 2022, in his home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Eric grew up in the Marlow community. Throughout his life he enjoyed playing pool, going fishing, arrowhead hunting, and ginsenging. He spent many years teaching his friends all about ginsenging that was passed on from his dad. He also loved spending time at home with his family watching him play video games and watching movies. He had a love for gaming at a young age. There wasn't a game that he couldn't tell you about. He spent a lot of time co-oping with his friends online. Eric worked at Oak Ridge Automotive and Industrial supply for 23 years as the delivery driver to all the DOE plants in Oak Ridge where he made many friends along the way. Eric loved talking about the old days and how good it was growing up and eating good food out of the garden and watermelons from Muddy Pond that his dad always got. He always drove by his old childhood home and Clinton Elementary school. He always had a story to tell and loved to talk about the old things and places in Clinton. Eric was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he accepted Christ as his savior. He also attended Victory Baptist Church in Andersonville. He always enjoyed hearing God's word preached and reading his Bible.
Eric was preceded in death by: Father, William Harold King; infant daughter, Andrea King; grandparents, Harvey and Trula Mae King as well as Frank and Roxie McAfee.
He is survived by: Wife and childhood sweetheart, Cheryl (Walden) King of Heiskell; mother, Bonnie King of Andersonville; daughter, Ashley Long and husband Jordan; granddaughter, Emma Long of Clinton; step-daughters, Shelby Windham and husband Darryl and their daughters Sunny Mae and Sophie of Oak Ridge, Chloe Winsbro and son Drayden Roberts of Clinton; father and mother-in-law, Walter (Buddy) and Dianne Walden of Clinton; sisters-in-law, Melissa (Michael) Davis, Patricia (Otis) Carpenter, Sheila (Robert) Langford, and Amy Duncan; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles; special friends, David Hetzel, John Peters and Jimmy Hileman.
He is also survived by his beloved dog, Cash, that was by his side every day and made his time at home during his illness more bearable.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Langford IV officiating.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Anderson Memorial.
Mott-McKamey Funeral Home and Cremations is honored to serve the King family.
PATRICIA ANN CARTER
May 27, 2022
Patricia Ann Carter, 59, Briceville, passed away at her home Friday, May 27, 2022.
She was born Nov. 4, 1962, in Oak Ridge to Charlie and Mary Lou Bullock Green. Pat was a member of Walden’s View Baptist Church. She was a proud and loving mother, sister, aunt and daughter. Pat enjoyed watching hummingbirds, music and dancing. She was a jokester and loved to give people a hard time.
Pat is loved and will be missed by all.
She was preceded in death by: Mother, Mary Lou Green; grandparents, Alberta and Clarence Bullock; uncle, Virgil Green; brother-in-law, David Orr.
Survived by: Son, Chad Carter wife Paige; father, Charlie Green; sisters, Charlene Mullins, Beaulah Orr and husband Bryan Viles; niece, Charity Mullins husband Luke Williams; great-niece, Kyleighe Mullins; aunts, Sue and Barry Voskamp, Faye Evans, Naomi Byrum; special cousins, Gaye and Ron Smith, Robin and Jack Johnson
Per the family’s request there will be no services at this time.
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NANNIE MAE GALLION
May 26, 2022
Nannie Mae Gallion, 77, Clinton, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 28, 1944, in Bryant's Store, Ky., to Martin Luther King Sr. and Estle Simms King. Nannie was a member of Farmer’s Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Nannie was preceded in death by: Husband Charles Gallion; and sister, Wilma Lue Branstetter.
She is survived by: Son, James Riley Brooks III; siblings, Martin “Marty” Luther King Jr., Joseph Lincoln King, Kathy Jane Vowell; grandchildren, James Riley Brooks IV and Deven Brooks Simonds; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Nannie’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Farmer’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
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MSGT CHRISTOPHER N. HOUSER
May 24, 2022
Chris passed away peacefully at his home, May 24, 2022, surrounded by his family after a nine-year battle with cancer.
Chris grew up in Clinton and was a graduate of Clinton High School in 1980. Chris was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor of science in business administration - business management in December, 1984. Chris served 31-plus years in the United States Air Force with the 134th ARW TN Air National Guard as a personnel specialist. He was a member of
Maryville Church of Christ. He was also a volunteer at William Blount High School with the softball and baseball teams as the "field guy" for 17-plus years, a Little League coach in baseball, youth basketball and youth football. He enjoyed working outdoors, enjoyed long distance running in his younger years, and in more recent years hiking, particularly the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
He was preceded in death by: Father, Benny S. Houser; and brother-in-law, Timothy L. Carmical.
He is survived by: Wife of 36 years, Donna M. (Ramsey) Houser; son, Drew Houser; daughters, Jessica Tipton and husband Jackie, and Jennifer Houser; grandchildren, Jaxon and Jase Tipton; mother, Jean Houser; sister, Traci Carmical; father and mother-In-law, James Ramsey and wife Bernice; brother-In-law, Anthony Ramsey and wife Cherry; nieces, Lesli Waers and husband Sam, Rebekah Daniels and husband Troy; great-nieces, Savannah and Susannah Daniels.
The family received friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Maryville Church of Christ, with a 3 p.m. service following.
Family and friends will meet at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at 10 a.m. Tuesday May 31, 2022, for a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Chris may be made to the Stepping Stones Preschool, P.O. Box 5293, Maryville, TN, 37802, or William Blount High School, c/o Kim Wilde, 219 County Farm Rd., Maryville, TN, 37801, with the notation in the memo, Chris Houser Memorial for Lady Govs Softball, Field/Facilities Maintenance.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.smithfuneralandcremation.com
CHARLES BUFORD STONECIPHER
May 18, 2022
Charles Buford Stonecipher, 62, the Claxton Community, went home to be with the Lord May 18, 2022.
He was born in Knoxville June 30, 1959, to the late Glendean and Corene Vowell Stoncipher. Charles was a deacon at Riverview Baptist Church and leaves behind a wonderful church family.
In addition to his parents, Charles is being welcomed home by his sister, Glenna Culver.
He is survived by: Wife, Wilma; daughters, Jessica Johnson (Chip) and Rachel Vaynshteyn (Rody); brother, V.L. Stonecipher (Pat); sisters, Beverly Gray (Donnie) and Rebecca Stewart (David); nieces and nephews who were raised like brothers and sisters, Ezra Culver, Glen Culver, Carrie Spiva, Greg Culver, Craig Culver and Jeff Culver.
The joy of his life were his grandkids: Audrey Johnson, Charles Austin Johnson and Levi Vaynshteyn. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.
A special thank you to the doctors (Dr. Manisha Thakur and Dr. Ibach) and healthcare workers through the years who have taken great care.
Also special thanks to Dusty Sharpe and the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department for their help through the years.
The family will receive friends at Riverview Baptist Church from 10 a.m. - noon Saturday, May 21, 2022, with the funeral service to follow with the Rev. David Hicks officiating.
Charles will be laid to rest at the Riverview Baptist Church Cemetery following the funeral service.
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