DAVID GENE NOLAN
July 28, 2022
David Gene Nolan,72, Lake City was peacefully called home July 28, 2022.
Ol Man Dave, as most everyone referred to him, was born Oct. 29, 1949, in Devonia to Luke and Ruthie Nolan. He grew up in a large family learning the value of hard work and the power of loved ones very early on in life. He spent his youth tinkering around fixing things and paving the way for a future far greater than he could have ever imagined.
In 1968, he married the love of his life, Mary York. Together they raised five children. As a father, David worked hard to provide for his family. His love for his family was rivaled only by his sense of adventure. The two often coincided with one another as some of his best excursions were those with his family on countless adventures. He was always on the move and the beach was always at the top of his list. He never shied away from a long drive or clearing his schedule if it meant some time in the sand with his favorite people. He found refuge in the outdoors beyond the sand dunes by hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling and shooting. When this jack-of-all-trades was not chasing down his next life experience, he could be found fixing anything under the sun. If anyone had a question about how to fix anything, they knew who to call. His knowledge of cars, trucks, plumbing, and household maintenance outshined any Google search or Youtube video.
His heart of gold extended beyond his acts of service. He loved picking his guitar and making up silly words to form his own hits. To keep his energy up during his creative sessions a chew of Stokerś and a cup of coffee were never too far out of reach. His charm, wit, and ever supportive character translated easily to anyone fortunate enough to know him. His legacy will live on through the many memories that we all have of him.
Preceded in death by: Parents: Luke and Ruthie Nolan; brothers, Harvey Nolan and Hurstle Nolan; sister, Frances Mitchell.
Survivors: Devoted wife of 54 years, Mary Nolan; children, Tina (Akbar) Momin of McDonough, Ga., Sandra (Brian) Brown of Lake City, Paul (Michelle) Nolan of Lake City, Delecia Nolan and William Pruitt of Hampton, Ga.; niece that he raised as his own, Karen Nelson of Fort Myers, Fla.; grandchildren, Heather (Brad) Phillips of Lake City, Shameem Momin of Morrow, Ga., Jasmin Momin of McDonough, Ga., Paul and Adam (Camel) Nolan of Lake City, Krystine, Trysta, and Abi Brown of Lake City, Sophia Pruitt of Hampton, Ga., Jessica Coop, stationed in the Netherlands; ¨Papaw Tucker´s¨ great-grandchildren, Alyvia, Kayleigh, and Emmalyne (Toodles) Phillips of Lake City, Kinleigh Coop currently living in the Netherlands; brothers, Harlan (Connie) Nolan of Oliver Springs, Curtis (Mary) Nolan of Oak Ridge; sister, Shirley (Lonnie) McKamey of Clinton; brother-In-law, Tommy Mitchell of Clinton; sister-In-law, Connie Nolan of Oakland, Calif.; special friends, Jason Fairchild, Rick Lamb, George Byrge, T. J. Barber, Jim Milsap and Ken Hacker; and a host of relatives and friends.
David will be forever remembered for his willingness to stand up for what he believed in and his ability to show his love through the actions he took and the sacrifices he made.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Bubby Hooks and T.J. Barber officiating.
Family and Friends met at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City to go in procession to Sunset Cemetery in Clinton for an 11 a.m. graveside service.
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City was in charge of arrangements.
CHARLOTTE ANN VOWELL
July 27, 2022
Charlotte Ann Vowell, 84, Lake City, went home to be with the Lord July 27, 2022.
She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. Founder and co-owner of Golden Girls Restaurant with her sister, Jeanne Carden. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with family and seeing all her customers/friends at work. She had many close family and friends and loved getting together for events, reunions, etc. She had a contagious smile and was loved by many.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, James Harve Golden and Grace Lee Pike Golden, Alma Jean Golden; brother, Jimmy Golden; sister, Kathy Dugger; sister-in-law, Anna Golden; Ronald N. Vowell; and special person in her life, Paul Wallace.
She is survived by: Son, Timothy D. Vowell; daughter, Kathy Hill and husband Bobby; brothers, Joe Golden and wife Barbara, Terry Golden and wife Jean; sisters, Carden and husband J.C. Carden, Becky James and husband Darris James; sister-in-law, Cheryl Golden; grandchildren, Tylor Hill and wife Adrianne, Kaley Wilson and husband Tory, Makayla Vowell, and Kevin Vowell; great-grandchildren, Jaxon Hill, Blake Wilson, Javen Hill, Jordan Wilson.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City.
Funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City with the Rev. Randy Norton officiating.
Interment will immediately follow funeral service at Leach Cemetery
TROY PHILLIPS
July 27, 2022
Troy Phillips, 67, Clinton, went home to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his loving family July 27, 2022.
Troy was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, and spending time with his family. He and his brother, Denny, were the owners of Loudon County Sportsman in Lenior City for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by: Mother and stepfather, Joann (Phillips) and Johnny Taylor; brothers, J.D. and Randal Phillips; sister, Darlus Phillips; nieces Amanda Reeves and Shelby Sharp; nephew, Justin Keen; brother-in-law, David Moorehead.
He is survived by: Brother, Denny (Gina) Phillips of Clinton; sisters, Barbara Kunst of Rogersville, Pat (Gary) Sharp of Clinton, Connie (Bobby) Fain of Clinton, and Linda (Glen) Keen of Heiskell; nieces, Kathy Haun, Brandi Harness, and Brittney Armstrong; nephews, Jason Sharp, Jeremy Keen, and Michael Moorehead; special great-niece, Brianna Haun; special great-nephews, Tyler Sharp, Jacob Haun, and Adam Sharp; stepson, Jeff Fischer
TThe family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
His funeral service will follow in the chapel with Jason Sharp officiating.
Friends and family will meet at Holley Gamble Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, and proceed to Grandview Memorial Garden for an 11 a.m. graveside service.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in memory of Troy Phillips.
Pallbearers will be Jacob Haun, David Haun, Tyler Sharp, Adam Sharp, Jeremy Keen, and Eric Champion.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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LELA DIGGS DELMONTE
July 26, 2022
Lela Diggs Delmonte was born Sept. 15, 1926, on a farm in the Bethel Community of Anderson County. She lived there until she was 16 when the farm was appropriated by the government for use in the Manhattan Project. She had many fond memories of her childhood there with her family.
She passed away on July 26, 2022, at her home in Clinton with her son by her side.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Joseph Delmonte Jr.; son, Michael D. Delmonte; parents, Odus and Myrtle Keith Diggs; sister, Naomi Diggs Luttrell; brothers, Dewey K. Diggs and Frank L. Diggs.
She is survived by: Son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Jenifer Delmonte; grandchildren, Amber Robinson (Anthony), Ryan Delmonte (Nichole), Dustin and Jessica Delmonte, Samantha Mitchell, Amy Delmonte, and Christopher Smiley (Melinda); nine great grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was a long-time member of the Clinton First Baptist Church. She enjoyed the activities of the XYZ program as long as her health permitted. She was an excellent bowler and she and her husband bowled in several area leagues. They were also very involved with the local AARP chapter. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed University of Tennessee sports.
Visitation will be held at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton at 1 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at Sunset Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their compassionate care of Lela Delmonte during her last days. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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MARY ELLEN GOODSON BURGESS
July 25, 2022
Mary Ellen Goodson Burgess is celebrating a joyous reunion with loved ones. Mary, 90, surrounded by people who loved her went peacefully to her forever home in Heaven, Monday, July 25, 2022.
Born in Danville, Ind., to Ellsworth Comet and Vivia Mae Goodson. She spent much of her youth with family in Tennessee before returning to Indiana as a teenager. She later moved to Florida where she met and married her partner in life, Sam Burgess. Mary was a devoted military wife who took caring for her family and community seriously while stationed in Jacksonville Fla., Norfolk, Va., and Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Upon retirement and returning to her beloved Tennessee, she maintained many of those NAVY relationships with other service families all over the states.
Her family will miss the excitement she had for opening presents at Christmas and hearing her say “Ain’t love grand?” after watching a good romantic movie. She loved working puzzles, reading books, traveling, and finding a good bargain. Mary was a proud member of First Christian Church and secretary for the woman’s group, SonShine Sisters. She loved Jesus and appreciated lots of small things in life many tend to overlook. She gave simple advice when asked, always based on truth and facts.
Mary was preceded in death by: Parents, Ellsworth and Vivia Goodson; brother, Billy Goodson; daughters, Barbara Goad, Kathy Blair and Pam Smith; grandson, Christopher Burns; great-grandchildren, Brittany Luttrell and Joshua Andrews.
She is survived by her husband, Sam H. Burgess.
Her legacy includes: Son, Paul Burgess (Saundra) of Harriman; daughters, Donna Burns of Boonville, Ind., Janet Andrews of Pearland, Texas, and Cindy Ross (Kevin) of Clinton; grandchildren, Kenny and Bradley Goad of Evansville, Ind., Dexter Goad of Greensboro, N.C., Mary Bartley of Evansville, Ind., and Amy Joffray, Boonville, Ind., Heather Blair and Megan Scott (Bryan) of Johnson City, Travis Smith of Oneida, and John David Smith of Knoxville, Kendyll Herrera (Sam) of Alvin, Texas, G.W. Andrews and Cecelia Andrews of Pearland, Texas, P.J. Burgess (Sara) of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Corey Burgess of Harriman, Jonathan Ross of Abingdon, Va., and Benjamin Ross of Nashville.
There are 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren scattered throughout Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, and Texas. There are numerous beloved nieces and nephews along with special friends and cousins, Mary Crabtree of Harriman, Hazel Sanders of Castle Rock, Wash.;, and lifelong friend, Mary Louise Thurnall of Danville, Ind..
The family is especially appreciative of Tammy Pack from Harriman, her caregiver. She loved writing letters and sending cards, especially to her many blessings on their birthday. There are many who will miss receiving her cards and notes each year on their special day.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund, 324 Morgan Avenue, Harriman, TN 37748.
The family will receive friends from noon – 2 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman.
Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Phil Merrill to officiate.
Interment at Riggs Chapel Cemetery.
Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman is serving the Burgess Family.
DOROTHY MAE MACK
July 25, 2022
Dorothy Mae Mack, 76, Clinton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, July 25, 2022.
Dorothy was born in Clinton to Clyde and Madie Mack. Dorothy loved her family and everyone she met. She always had a smile on her face and loved to cheer up others.
Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” We have no doubt, Dorothy saw Him when she took her last breath on earth.
Dorothy was preceded in death by: Parents, Clyde and Madie Mack; and brother, Clifton Regie Mack.
Dorothy is survived by: Brother, Harold D. Mack Sr. and wife Lela of Clinton; nephews, Harold Mack Jr. (Beverly), Eric Mack Sr. (Pam), Clifton Mack (Zara), and Mike Williams; nieces, Regina Long (Donald), Stacey Allen, Gwen Green (Bill), Laci Mack, Shannon Millsaps (Nathan), Nicki Hopper, Daniella Purcell (Brandon), Rebecca, Holly, Grace and Lily Mack, and Shyane Meyers (Gauge).
Dorothy is also survived by a host of great-nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friend.
The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at The Waters of Clinton for loving and caring for Dorothy.
Dorothy’s family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary with her celebration of life beginning at 7 p.m. with Pastor Matthew Thompson and Pastor Clayton Duncan officiating.
Her interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Bakers Forge Cemetery in LaFollette.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
JUDITH KAY TYREE
July 22, 2022
Judith Kay Tyree, 75, passed away peacefully Friday, July 22, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Andersonville.
She was preceded in death by: Great-grandson, Robert James Neal III in 2018; and grandsons, Joel Aaron Tyree in 2020, and Jonathan Seth Tyree in 2021.
She was born Judith Kay Snyder, daughter of Carl Lester Snyder and Dorothy Jean Blakesly Snyder Oct. 14, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was formerly employed by Levi Strauss Co. in Powell and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Andersonville.
She is survived by: Husband of 57 years, Garry Harlas Tyree, whom she married at her childhood home in Portsmouth Jan. 2, 1965; son, Garry Harlas Tyree Jr. and wife Tina of Carthage; daughter, Anita Lorraine Ramsey and husband Kirk of Powell; brothers, Steven Ray Snyder and wife Margie of Troy, Ohio, and Edward Lee (Joe) Snyder and wife Naomi of Brewster, Ky.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Memorial services will be conducted by Victory Baptist Church Associate Pastor Matthew Harlass Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Woodhaven Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell.
Visitation begins at 10 a.m. and is followed by a chapel service at 12:30 p.m.
The graveside service will start approximately at 2 p.m. in the Garden of Everlasting Life at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
To leave your condolences please visit our website at www.woodhavenfh.com
The staff of Woodhaven Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens is honored to serve the Judith Kay Blakesly Tyree family.
WALTER FRANK MILEN
July 22, 2022
Walter Frank Milen passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at his son’s home where he was surrounded by loved ones.
Walter Frank Milen was born Aug. 19, 1950, in Baltimore, Md., to his parents. Frank and Sarah Milen. After he retired from the plant after almost 30 years, he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his precious fur babies. He had a great passion for the flea market world where he got to meet so many wonderful people he called friends.
In addition to Frank’s late parents, he was preceded in death by: Wife, Donna Milen; granddaughter, Whitney Milen; and brother, Gary Milen.
Survivors include: Children, Frank and wife Robertta Milen, Jeremy and wife Heather Milen, Shawvon Milen, Patti Milen and Larry Brummett, Audrey Milen; a son-in-law Aaron York; grandchildren, Franklin, Erica and Tony Taylor, Zackery and Kaylonnie Milen, Dakota, Matthew, Madison, Landon, Austin, Macy, Taylor and Jay Byrd, Little Walter Tyler Milen, and Sarah Mullins, Jason and Dustin McGhee whom he thought of as sons; sister-in-law, Faye Stephens; brothers-in-law, Sam and Jack Freels; brother, Terry Milen; six great-grandkids; and a host of other family and friends.
Walter Frank Milen’s wishes were to be cremated and to have a celebration of life here on earth and what a wonderful day it will be on his birthday, at 1 p.m. Aug. 19, 2022, at D.A.V. Building at 530 Kingston Ave, Oliver Springs.
All family and friends please feel free to come help us celebrate on this special day for a very special man’s life.
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