HANS JOCHUM MEININGER
January 21, 2022
Hans Jochum Meininger, 90, passed away at Select Speciality Hospital in Powell Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.
Hans enjoyed working and travelling with his family to Hawaii.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Delores Marie Meininger.
Hans is survived by: Sons, Peter Meininger and Robert Meininger; along with his daughter, Loretta Meininger.
Interment will be at Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Elmhurst, Ill., at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
LESLIE WILLIAM HUFFMAN
January 19, 2022
Leslie William Huffman, Knoxville, 61, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at Cumberland Village in LaFollette.
Les loved his family, his music and his work in hspitality. He grew up in a family of six as the second son of a school teacher in Trotwood, Ohio. There he lived and went to school, and played the trumpet and French horn in Trotwood Madison Highschool Marching Band and jazz band, and in college at the University of Dayton.
He moved to Redondo Beach, Cali., where he worked 20-plus years for Marriott Hotel. In 2008 he moved to Knoxville to live near his sister and family and continued his hospitality career. In 2015 he completed his bachelor's degree with the University of Phoenix. In his late years he often attended First Apostolic Church with his sister and family.
Leslie was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Crane Huffman and Sylvia Lurline Newbolt Huffman Roberts.
He is survived by: Sister, Karen Conley and husband Jeff of Powell; brothers, Thomas Dwight Huffman and wife Lisa of Utah, and Kevin Roy Huffman and wife Marcia of Virginia.
He also is survived by: Four nephews, Zachary and Jacob Huffman, Benjamin and Phillip Conley; and three nieces, Bonnie and Courtney Huffman and Sarah Conley. In addition, there are eight grand-nephews and nieces, and family who loved him and will miss him dearly.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at First Apostolic Church in Knoxville.
A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor McCool officiating.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
SOPHIA AZALEA HUTCHISON
January 19, 2022
Sophia Azalea Hutchison, 89, Clinton, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.
Sophia was born July 25, 1932, in Chattanooga. Throughout her life, she had primarily resided in East Tennessee - Chattanooga, Knoxville (Fountain City), Oneida, and most recently Clinton. She also had resided previously in Carmel, Ind., and Boca Raton, Fla.
She loved her family as a homemaker but at the same time held careers as a bowling instructor/league organizer and later as a licensed real estate agent. She was passionate about sewing, crosswords and mind-challenging puzzles, bird-watching, and cooking. In addition, she selflessly devoted her time to various charitable and non-profit organizations.
Sophia is survived by: Husband of 70 years, Wilton; children, Wilton Jr. of Clinton, Douglas (Rose) of Atlantis, Fla., Michael T. of Clinton; brothers, William R. Patterson (Jerry Sue) of Johnson City, and R. Dean (Mary) of Kansas City, Mo.
She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Visitation with the family and a Celebration of Life Service will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, 621 S Charles G Seivers Blvd, Clinton.
The family asks that flowers and expressions of sympathy be sent to the funeral home.
Donations can be made in memory of Sophia Hutchison to the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville.
JOHN MARSHALL MILLER
January 19, 2022
John Marshall Miller, Clinton, passed away at his home Jan. 19, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Miller (Johnny or Big John to close friends and family) was born Nov. 4, 1953, to Worth Marcellus “W.M.” and Mildred “Millie” Miller (Foust). Mr. Miller was a native resident of Clinton and a 1971 graduate of Clinton High School. He attended Tennessee Technological University after high school until he and his high school sweetheart, Judy Farr, were married in 1973.
Mr. Miller began working in the family grocery business that was originally started by his great-grandfather, J.W. Hill, and carried on with his own parents when they opened Miller’s Foodliner in 1966.
Mr. Miller continued working at his parents’ store until 1983, when he began working for Ingles Markets where he had a successful career in store management at various stores in the East Tennessee area. He retired from Ingles in 2006 after 23 years of service.
During the 1980s, Mr. Miller began working a side job with one of his long-time friends who owned a plumbing business and taught him the ropes of plumbing. Over time, John became a master plumber himself, opening a plumbing business, PipeWorks Plumbing. This area of expertise later proved useful after he retired from Ingles and began working for The Home Depot where he supervised the Plumbing Department at the Clinton Highway location until his death.
Mr. Miller has always been an avid golfer enjoying weekend adventures and golf trips with his own father and friends. He also took credit for teaching his son-in-law how to golf. He always enjoyed watching his kids’ activities when they were growing up and going to the movies with his wife. Once he had grandkids, he became an expert at playdough creations, playing horse, watching made-up dances and soccer videos, hosting Camp Grandma and Grandpa, and anything else they asked him to do.
Mr. Miller is survived by: Wife of almost 49 years, Judy Farr Miller; children, Brandy
Vachtsevanos (Chris) and William Miller; and grandchildren, Ellie and Sophia Vachtsevanos.
There are many other family members and dear friends who will treasure their memories and time with John.
The family wishes to thank NHC HealthCare in Oak Ridge, Amedisys Hospice, and all our friends and family that have supported us throughout this journey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (michaeljfox.org). One of John’s greatest hopes was that a cure for Parkinson’s Disease is developed in the (hopefully, not too distant) future.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is handling all the arrangements (holleygamble.com).
The family will hold a private celebration of life at a future date.
PAULA DUDEK NEWLAN
January 18, 2022
Paula Dudek Newlan, 68, passed away quickly and unexpectedly at home in Clinton Jan. 18, 2022.
Paula was born in Superior, Wisc., to Helen Podgorak Dudek and Joseph Dudek Oct. 28, 1953. Paula was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. She was a teacher at St. Mary's in Oak Ridge, Anderson and Campbell counties schools, and taught for many years in Colorado. Paula spent her life caring for others and so continued to in her death: as she had arranged to donate her organs and tissues to help others.
Paula is survived by: Husband, Jim Newlan of Clinton; sons Matt Newlan of Clinton, and Shawn Newlan of Atlanta, Ga.; mother, Helen Dudek of Superior, Wisc.; sister, Carol Spencer and husband Frank of Woodbine, Md.; sister-in-law, Carol DeLaCruz of Peoria, Ill.; brother-in-law, Ed Newlan and wife Terry of East Peoria, Ill.; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held in Superior, Wisc., at a later date.
RICKEY LYNN MOORE
January 16, 2022
Rickey Lynn Moore, 68, passed away at Pineville Community Health Center in Pineville, Ky, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022.
Rickey loved his family dearly, especially his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed going fishing and bowling, playing games on his phone, and going to bingo with his close cousin, Bill Barlow. Rickey also loved his job as an Anderson County bus driver, and he loved is coworkers at Parker Transport. He was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church in Clinton, and had many friends who he treated like family
Rickey was preceded in death by: Parents, Ernie and Evelyn Moore; and great-granddaughter, Addalynn.
He is survived by: Loving wife of 20 years, Tammy Moore; children, James Moore of Louisville, Ky., Richard Moore Sr. (Joyce) of Knoxville, Terry Taylor (Cassie) of New Market, Theresa Taylor (Amanda) of Harriman; grandchildren, Richard Jr., Christina (Alex), Dedjrikk, Madoxx, Clementine, Luna; great-granddaughter, Cheryl; brothers, Gene Moore and Phillip Moore; sister, June Moore Meffert (John) of Shepherdville, Ky.; and best friend who he considered a brother, John Brown of Irvin, Ky.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to Jones Mortuary for help with funeral costs.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, with the funeral to follow.
Rickey will be laid to rest at Pleasant View Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Jones Mortuary, LLC of Clinton, is in charge of arrangements.
DONALD LEE OVERTON
January 16, 2022
Donald Lee Overton departed this life Jan. 17, 2022.
Preceded in death by: Parents, William and Lois Overton; brothers, Jackie Ray and William Monroe Overton Jr.
Survived by: Son-in-Law and daughter, Charles and Jill Carpenter; daughter, Julie Overton; grandchildren, Maggie Carpenter, Ava Spires, Nicholas Spires, Madeline Spires; siblings. Yvonne Copeland, Beverly Harris, Eugene Overton and Rance Overton; several nephews and nieces.
The family wishes to thank William Monroe Overton III, nephew, for the wonderful care he provided.
A memorial service will take place at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 2022.
All are welcome to attend.
Face masks and social distancing are requested by the family.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
RUBY MAE McCARTT
January 14, 2022
Ruby Mae McCartt, 74, Akron, Ohio, passed away Jan. 14, 2022.
Ruby was born in Tennessee June 27, 1947, to Callaway and Ollie (Reynolds) Byrge. She was a longtime waitress at Ponderosa. She enjoyed going bowling, and playing bingo. Ruby loved cooking for her family and friends and spending time with her grandchildren. Ruby was very proud of the City of Akron Beautification Awards she received for her flower gardens.
She was preceded in death by: Parents; husband, Robert McCartt; sisters, Mary, Ellen and Joyce; and brothers, Jimmy, B.L., Ike, and Early.
Ruby will be deeply missed by: Children, Barbara (Robert) Seibert, and David (Krista) McCartt; grandchildren, Jessica, Caelan, Samantha, Benjamin (Jessica), and Geena; great-grandchildren, Joseph, Arabellah, and Bren-lee; siblings, Arnold, and Gladys; great-aunt, Irene; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends and family may come to call from 11 a.m. - noon Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Newcomer Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio.
A funeral service will follow at noon.
Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
