SAM H. JONES
May 13, 2021
Sam H. Jones, 64, Clinton, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 13, 2021.
He was born in Rielasingen, Germany, Oct. 30, 1956. Sam was a graduate of Clinton Senior High and Jacksboro Vocational School.
He ran his own landscaping and tree removal business for more than 35 years where he developed friendships with many of his clients.
He attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Clinton.
Sam had a great love of history and enjoyed learning throughout his life. Watching sports on tv was one of his favorite things to do, especially tennis and golf. He was a person who loved nature's beauty and all animals especially his two cats.
Sam loved fishing and long rides scouting out the next best fishing spot.
Sam was preceded in death by: Parents, Clyde and Adelheid Jones; and brother, Michael.
He is survived by: Sisters, Susann Jones, Rose and Mike Hutson, Tammy Jones and Douglas Stewart, Judy Jones-Gillett; and brother, Steven Jones; aunts, Elizabeth Jones and Martha Hopper who he considered his other sisters.
Sam was a wonderful son and brother. He was our gentle but fierce protector always ready to lend A helping hand. We will cherish his memories until we have the blessing of seeing him again. Rest dear brother and be at peace.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Oliver Springs Cemetery with Mike Heath, Minister at Clinton Kingdom Hall, presiding.
Charles Kenneth Shoopman Jr.
May 13, 2021
Charles Kenneth Shoopman Jr., 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday May 13, 2021, in Clinton.
Charles loved fishing, he loved his son, his mother and his aunt Sandra. He did his best to enjoy every day of his life.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Kenneth Shoopman Sr.
He is survived by: Mother, Brenda Shoopman of Clinton; son, Benji Shoopman of Clinton; special friends, whom he loved like sons, Dewayne Anderson and Derik Mills of Clinton; lifelong friend, Marlena Mallett of Oliver Springs; uncle, Wimp and Kathy of Clinton; special friend, whom he loved like an uncle, Clarence Tinker; along with several cousins.
Receiving of friends was held in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from noon – 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021, with a funeral service following.
Interment was held at Orchard View Baptist Church Cemetery, following the funeral service Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
MELINDA MOFFITT
May 12, 2021
Melinda Moffitt, 41, Harriman, passed away suddenly at her home May 12, 2021.
She was of the Baptist faith. Melinda liked going to flea markets. She loved being an Aunt and Grandmaw.
Melinda was preceded in death by her parents, Marlin and Jewell Whitaker of Knoxville.
She is survived by: Husband, Ronnie Moffitt; stepdaughter, Natacha Moffitt; sister, Carrie Cardwell; aunts, Teresa Huff, Rose Marley; grandmother, Rosie Clowers; special cousins, Valerie Clowers and Caleb Hickman; special nieces, Corinna Caldwell, Brianna Sky Charcon.
She also leaves behind nine grandkids and several nieces and nephews.
No services have been scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jones Mortuary.
Jones Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.
Jonesmortuaryllc@comcast.net
ALBERT LIVELY
May 9, 2021
Albert Lively, 79, Oliver Springs, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born July 27, 1941, in Anderson County and had been a resident of Oliver Springs since 1963. Albert was a member of Friendly Welcome Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the K-25 plant in Oak Ridge after working 27 years in security and as an operator. He had also worked 12 years at the Magnet Hosiery Mill in Clinton.
Albert was preceded in death by: Parents, Vester and Rosie Lively; brother, Ray Lively; mother-in-law, Mellie Lee Bunch; and great-grandson, Brantley Davis.
He is survived by: Wife of 58 years, Mildred; and daughters and their spouses, Sharel and Gene Davis, and Amy and Keith Miller; grandchildren, Curtis (Rachelle) Davis of DeRidder, La., Shelby (Matt) Vann of Wartburg, Chanse (Nicole) Davis of Oliver Springs, Emma (Michael) Raines of Clinton, Destany Davis of Kernersville, N.C., Savannah Davis of Knoxville, Luke (Miya) Miller of Oliver Springs; great-grandchildren, Caysen and Kinsley Davis, Kamdyn Davis, Madison Vann, Ada Raines, and Buckley Miller; brothers and sisters, Alvin (Janiece) Lively of Munster, Ind., Aline Russell of Oliver Springs, Sandy (Ken) Phillips of Crossville, Linda Edmonds of Andersonville, Homer (Linda) Lively of Oliver Springs, Fred (Lisa) Lively of Briceville, Julian (Linda) Lively of Briceville, Kathy (Langley) Duncan of Briceville, and Glenda (Wendell) Duncan of Briceville; as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank Avalon Hospice, The Home Care Company, and especially Don Straut whom was his nurse from the beginning and took extra special care of Albert.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations for Parkinson’s Research to www.michaeljfox.org/donation
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Friendly Welcome Baptist Church in Frost Bottom. Graveside service will follow funeral service in the Frost Bottom Cemetery.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is honored to serve the Lively family. A message of condolence may be left for the family at www.sharpfh.com
ELMER HAYES HANEY
May 7, 2021
Elmer Hayes Haney, 82, a lifelong resident of Clinton, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at his home.
He was born in Anderson County Sept. 25, 1938, and was a lifelong member of Batley Baptist Church. Elmer worked many years as a custodian for the Oak Ridge School System and worked 23 years as a Painter for X-10. Elmer was proud to be a Mason and belonged to Omega Lodge #536 in Oliver Springs. Most importantly, Elmer Haney was a loving father to his children and “Papaw” to his grandchildren.
Elmer was preceded in death by: Wife of 49 years, Mary Ruth Haney; parents, Brance and Hallie Haney; sister, Bertha Duncan; brother, Willard Haney.
He is survived by: Children, Mike Haney and wife Pam of Blackshear, Ga., Kathy Ellis of Clinton, and Carol Townley of Crossville; grandchildren, Joshua Archer and wife Lindsey of Deer Lodge, Justin Ellis and wife Kelsey of Clinton, Meghan Ellis of Clinton; great-grandchildren, Makayla Archer, Jaxon Archer, and Baron Ellis; special niece, Deana Gangwer.
The Haney family would like to sincerely thank Quality Private Duty Care for the genuine love that was shown and the excellent care they provided to Elmer during his illness.
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home.
Funeral service immediately followed at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Luke Kidwell officiating.
He will be laid to rest at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Batley Baptist Church Cemetery.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Haney family. www.sharpfh.com.
PEGGY MARLENE (HARRIS) LIVESAY
May 6, 2021
PEGGY MARLENE (HARRIS) LIVESAY
February 21, 1936 - May 6, 2021
Peggy Marlene Livesay, 85, went to be with the Lord May 6, 2021, at her home in Oak Ridge.
She was born Feb. 21, 1936 in Newton, Ill., the oldest child of Kenneth Harris and Ruth Kathaleen Warford Harris.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, and a sister, Sandra Harris.
Marlene is survived by: Husband of 68 years, Robert Douglas Livesay; daughter, Jill Anne Livesay Zockoll and son-in-law Brad Kent Zockoll, both of Oak Ridge; three grandchildren, Nicholas Robert Zockoll and granddaughter-in-law Alexis Shipley Zockoll, both of Greeneville; Peter Samuel Zockoll of Oregon, and Julianne Marlene Zockoll, living at home with her parents; three great-grandchildren, Noah, Bella, and John Zockoll, all living at home with their parents Nicholas and Alexis.
Marlene is also survived by: Brother, Larry Harris living in Mahomet, Ill.; sisters, Janet O'Banion living in Maryville, Pamela Stacy living in Johnstown, Penn., and Denise Harris of Liberty, N.C.
Marlene graduated from Unity High School at Tolono, Ill., and went on to attend secretarial school before working for Dowell Agricultural Specialists for 13 years, after which she held various jobs as she traveled around the country with Robert. Her interests were primarily family, church, sewing, reading, and camping.
A memorial service will be held at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 1451 Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, at 6 p.m. Friday, May 14, EST.
A graveside ceremony and burial will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Gardens (Glasgow Memorial Gardens), 1504 Happy Valley Road, Glasgow, Ky., at 11 a.m. CST Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
CARL DOUGLAS BOLLING
May 6, 2021
Carl Douglas Bolling, 61, Oliver Springs, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Carl was a United States Marine Corps veteran, a truck driver for more than 25 years, a loving husband, proud father and papaw. Carl was a hard-working man who made many sacrifices to see his family was always taken care of. He enjoyed many things in life but by far his favorite was being a papaw.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Clayton and Alice Bolling of Deer Lodge; and grandson, Gentry Jackson.
He is survived by: Wife, Tammy Bolling; son, Christopher Bolling and wife Rachel of Clinton; daughter, Amber Jackson and husband Dennis of Harriman; granddaughters, Paisley and Stella Jackson; sister, Tina Hollingsworth and husband Charles of Oak Ridge; and many other special nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will have a celebration of life ceremony with military honors to follow, which will be publicly announced on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider giving the gift of life and register as an organ and tissue donor. You may register at Donatelifetn.org if you wish to do so.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
CHARLIE BEMJAMINE BURRIS
May 3, 2021
Charlie Benjamine Burris, Lake City, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021.
He was born Dec. 13, 1929, in Briceville/Anderson County.
He is survived by: Wife, Gloria Fay (Harmon) Burris of Lake City, who he married June 20, 1959; beloved son, B. Shane Burris; and the newest member of their family, his Maltipoo dog, Tyson Burris.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, John Spurgon and Lillie Isabelle (Seiber) Burris; sisters, Nora Mae Byrd, Elsie Phillips, and Ora Lee Roysden; brothers, Albert Glea Burris, Alvin McKinley Burris, and Condy Everette Burris.
He attended school at Seiber Flats and Briceville Elementary, and graduated from Lake City High School.
Ben entered into the United States Marine Corps, April 8, 1952. and discharged as Corporal (E-3), April 8, 1954, in Memphis. His tour of duties allowed him to travel all parts of the world while serving on USS Pittsburgh (CA-72)
He was employed with Union Carbide and Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. for 36 years and listed today as Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC as a supervisor in Quality Service Division and retired June 30, 1992. After his retirement he was employed part-time for M.K. Ferguson, and (ETE) East TN Engineering, Inc., Oak Ridge, and finally retiring Oct. 7, 2016.
Ben was initiated as a member of Coal Creek Masonic Lodge 492, Lake City, on Jan. 19, 1960, and was a 61-year member. Ben had been a member of Lake City Jaycees, Lake City Optimist Club, and became an instructor in the Tennessee Hunter and Firearms Safety Program.
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency awarded the Certificate of Excellence to Charlie B. Burris for outstanding contribution as an instructor in Tennessee Hunter Education Program. The International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the National Rifle Association, Sept. 14, 1977, proclaimed the organization Number One in North America. He was an avid sportsman, and loved hunting, fishing, and 4-wheeling.
He was of the Baptist Faith and attended Clear Branch Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Briceville, and First Baptist Church in Lake City.
The family had a private graveside service at Grandview Memorial Garden.
If by chance you wish to pay your respect, donate to a charitable cause such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; The Shriner Children’s Hospital, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607; or Coal Creek Masonic Lodge 492, 103 Pearl Street, Lake City, TN 37769; or the charity of your choice.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
