JAMES RICHARD STEADMAN
March 23, 2022
James Richard Steadman, 79, Clinton, passed away at home Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
He was a native of Anderson County and enjoyed genealogy. Richard retired from Galbraith Laboratory in Knoxville after many years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Steadman and mother, Irene E. (Gault) Steadman.
Richard is survived by: Son, Russ Steadman; daughters, Karla Steadman and Harriett (Jessie) Lough; grandsons, Blake Shirk, Luke Lough, and Maxley Lough; granddaughter, Elizabeth Lough; plus many aunts, uncles and other family and friends.
The graveside service will be held at a future date to be determined.
To share your thoughts and condolences please go to www.woodhavenfh.com. Woodhaven Home & Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the James Richard Steadman Family.
MARGARET ANN (GIBBY) MAYES
March 23, 2022
Margaret Ann (Gibby) Mayes, 73, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, with her family by her side.
Preceded in death by: Husband, James Mayes; parents, Grover and Annie Mae (Loyd) Gibby; sisters, Patricia Webster and Sandy Kelly; and brother, Kenny Gibby.
Survived by: Daughters, Carol Self and Karen Hayes (Rick); sisters, Jackie Martin (Eddie) and Cathy Wilson; grandchildren, Madison Cox (Thomas) and Jamie Hayes; and great-grandson, Jude Cox; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Margaret was a member of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. She retired from Y-12 in 2008 Where she was a utilities supervisor and she worked at the K-25 Gaseous Diffusion Plant.
She will be dearly missed by all.
Services will be held at Holley-Gamble in Clinton from noon – 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, with a celebration of life service immediately following with Lee Younger officiating.
A processional will follow with burial at Clinch River Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake City.
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HENRY D. 'DANNY' FORRESTER
March 23, 2022
Henry D. “Danny” Forrester, 72, Clinton, passed away from Parkinson’s disease Wednesday morning, March 23, 2022, at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville.
He was born March 12, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, to Henry D. and Edna Seal Forrester. Danny was employed for many years as a construction superintendent at the Oak Ridge plants and Blaine Construction Company. He attended St. Mark United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by: Special grandmother, Momma Cora Ann Owens; and brother, Ronnie Forrester.
Danny is survived by: Wife of 31 years, Helen Rutherford Forrester; sisters, Frances Egeler, Sharon Woodward (Joe), Beth Dennis; brother, Ted Forrester (Connie); son, Daniel Forrester (Chrissy); daughters, Tobi Russell (Rodney), Amanda Byrge (Stevie); stepdaughters, Sherry Sander (JR), Ginger Ramsey (Andrew), Leigh Ann Warwick. 12 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Samuel Reese officiating.
Danny’s interment will be held at Woodhaven Memorial Garden at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
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MARY JANE (LIGHT) MARTIN
March 21, 2022
Mary Jane (Light) Martin, 77, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, with her family by her side in Oak Ridge.
She was born Nov. 8, 1944, to the late Maynard and Regina Light. She was a devoted caregiver to her family and enjoyed maintaining a beautiful garden. Jane was a member of Greenway Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Ted Light.
She is survived by: Loving husband, Paul Ray Martin; son, Paul Ray Martin Jr. and wife Maggie; grandchildren, Linus and Veda Martin; sister, Sue Walton; brothers, Danny Light, David Light, and Darrell Light; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from noon – 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2021, at Greenway Baptist Church with funeral service to follow.
Jane’s graveside will immediately follow at Greenway Baptist Church Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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BENNY ELKINS
March 20, 2022
Benny Elkins, 79, Claxton, left this earthly home to be in his Heavenly Home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home.
He was born in Andersonville July 6, 1942, to Robert and Mossie Allred Elkins. Benny was in the United States Army from 1967-1969, then went on to work at Y-12 for 29 years. Benny married his beloved wife of 51 years Nov. 27, 1970. He was a member at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by: Sister, Wilma Jean Owens; and brother, James C. Elkins
Survived by: Wife, Brenda Elkins; daughters, Pamela Michelle Elkins-Williamson; brothers, Duane (Shirley) Elkins; sister, Sara Elkins (Don); grandchildren, Zachary Williamson, Robert Williamson and James Williamson; beloved yorkie, Bella; beloved mountain Cur, Zeke; many beloved nieces, nephews, friends and church family.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Aiken.
Benny’s interment will be held at Woodhaven Memorial Garden in Claxton at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022.
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BILLY DWIGHT BUNCH
March 20, 2022
Billy Dwight Bunch, 69, passed away at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Saturday, March 20, 2022.
Billy enjoyed wrestling, going to Gatlinburg, watching westerns, and he was a fan of the Atlanta Braves. Above all, Billy loved his daughter, Holly, dearly.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Lonnie and Estelle Bunch; wife, Donna Bunch; brother, Johnny Howard Bunch.
Billy is survived by: Daughter, Holly Ward of Clinton; sister, Becky Horton and husband Sam of Waynesboro; grandson, Cayden York.
There are no memorial services scheduled at this time.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
E. LEROY FOUST
March 20, 2022
E. Leroy Foust, 84, laid down his tools as he completed his last job and moved to his Heavenly home March 20, 2022.
He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton.
His parents, Oscar M. and Della T. Foust; baby sister, Sarah Ruth; also father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Violet Walters preceded him in death.
He served with the U. S. Army. He was an electrician and could be identified by his meticulous attention to detail.
He is survived by: Wife of 63 years, Betty Jo Walters Foust; sisters, Martha Ann Brown and Eva Mae Johnson; special sister-in-law, Alma Hawkins (Bud); several nephews and nieces.
Also, very special in his life was his church family where his love was always shared with a double portion of humor.
Leroy treasured the folks he worked for and with over the years. “Angels Unaware,” who helped when it was so needed include J. R and Alisha Scott (Haven and Gaige), Ray and Shantel Brown, Joy Davis, Margaret Moore and family, Janice Moody and other longtime friends and neighbors who were there for us day and/or night. We will forever be grateful to each of you.
In lieu of flowers, Leroy would be pleased if you would consider a donation in his memory to Clear Springs Baptist Church, Building Fund, 7350 Tazewell Pike, Corryton, Tennessee 37721, or Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development, 3322 West End Ave., Suite 900, Nashville, TN 37203.
Friends may visit with his family at Holly Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton, from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Family and friends will meet at Lynch-Bethel Cemetery, 5928 West Emory Road, Knoxville, at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 20222, for graveside and interment service with Pastor Justin Pratt officiating.
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BETTY SAUNDERS COOPER
March 19, 2022
Betty Saunders Cooper, 91, Clinton, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Continuum Courtyard, Oak Ridge.
She had been a resident of Clinton since early childhood. She was a member of First Baptist Church Clinton and had previously been a long-time member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She was a retired dental assistant with more than 40 years of service. She was the daughter of Roy D. Saunders, Sr. and Mamie Lois Severt Saunders.
She was also preceded in death by: Husband, James William Cooper; grandchild, Kelly Kay Cooper; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy D. Saunders Jr. (wife Lana) and Joe D. Saunders (wife Marsha); brothers-in-law, Marshall Hackworth, and Frank Carey.
Survivors are: Daughter, Rebecca Diane Geigerman of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; sons, R. Wayne Cooper and wife Patricia of Jekyll Island, Ga.; Wendell K. Cooper and wife Donna of Powell; grandchildren, Ivan G. Geigerman of Florida, Lt. Colonel United States Air Force Casey W. Cooper of Ohio, and William C. Cooper (wife Melissa) of Florida; sisters, Peggy Saunders Hackworth and Jane Saunders Carey both of Clinton; brothers, Bill D. Saunders (wife Linda) of Nashville, Robert L. Saunders (wife Imogene) of Clinton; several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A private family service will be held at Holley-Gamble Funeral Homes chapel, Clinton, Thursday, March 24, 2022, with Senior Pastor Robbie Leach officiating.
Interment to follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, For CSC, P.O. Box 268, Clinton, TN 37717.
The family would like to especially thank Vicky Donald and all the staff at Continuum Courtyard for the exceptional care they offered our loved one over the last several years.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
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