KATHERINE S. HAWKINS ANDRONICK
January 27, 2022
Kathrine S. Hawkins Andronick, 83, passed away Jan. 27, 2022, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, where she has resided for 59 years.
Kathy was born May 21, 1938, to Dave and Nancy Heatherly Hawkins of Lake City. She graduated for Lake City High School.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Harry Andronick of Brandon; parents and grandparents of Tennessee; brothers, Norris, Jerry Lee, Donnie Ray, Ronnie Mac of Lake City, Lloyd of Knoxville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Claudine and Frank Manning of Spring City, Mary Sue and Bobby Grant of Lake City, and Lily Mae Hawkins of Lake City; nephew, Mark Manning of Spring City; niece, Carrie Ann Hawkins of Lake City; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; niece and nephew of the Andronick family in Ontario and B.C. Canada.
Kathy is survived by: Daughter, Tammy and Ron Borus; son, Chris and Lesley Andronick; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of the Brandon area; sisters, Faye and Curtis Cooper of Fountain Inn, S.C., Geneva and Ronnie Norton of Lake City, Cherry and Paul (Pat) Lane of Clinton; a host of niece and nephews and great-nieces and nephews from the Hawkins family of Tennessee and South Carolina.
Kathy’s family in Brandon will hold a private celebration of life and her Tennessee family will honor her at their next family dinner.
If you wish to honor Kathy, the family ask for you to donate to the American Cancer Association or the Alzheimer Association in her name.
AMELIA BETH PIERCE
January 27, 2022
Amelia Beth Pierce, 54, passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2022, at her home.
She was born June 15, 1967, in Tryon, N.C. Amelia was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she served as the nursery supervisor for more than 25 years, something she took great pride in. Amelia attended Mars Hill University, where was president of the Sigma Alpha Chi sorority, the University of Tennessee, and Lincoln Memorial University, where she earned her doctorate. She taught in the Roane County School system for the past 20 years and was a former cheerleading coach at Oliver Springs High School. She was a loving wife, mother, and friends who will be dearly missed.
Amelia was preceded in death by: Beloved daughter, Ellie Jackson; parents, J.B. Easlic and Dorothy Campbell; uncle, Francis Morrow; and aunt, Helen Morrow.
Survivors include: Husband, Danny Pierce; son, Jacob Jackson; stepmother, Linda Easlic; brother, Paul Easlic and wife Kamela; stepbrother, Danny Garrison; nephew, Nolan Easlic; niece, Danielle Gomez; and great-niece, Caroline Martin; as well as many friends and loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made by mail to the Ellie Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund at 325 Gum Street Oliver Springs, TN 37840.
The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Weatherford Mortuary.
A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Pontian Kiyimba officiating.
An online register book is available at weatherfordmortuary.com.
DIETRA 'POOH' ROCHELLE GALLAHER
January 26, 2022
Dietra “Pooh” Rochelle Gallaher departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Dietra graduated from Clinton High School in 1994 and throughout her life she enjoyed gardening, cooking, taking care of her dog, Max “Noodle Pup,” caring for others as a CNA but most of all spending time with her family and friends. Dietra’s family and friends will remember her as being the life of the party.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Anna and James Griffin; grandmothers, Margaret Griffin and Ethel Hill; sisters, Dionne and Elisa Griffin; aunt, Ruby Griffin; uncles, Ronnie Hill and Eugene Gallaher, and William Griffin.
She is survived by: Her legacy of two daughters, Jasmine and Rejah; son, Zyland; sisters, Jackie and husband Dwayne McClanahan, Lakaisha, Anna “Net” and Lenaka; brothers, Mark, Terry and wife Roxie, and Carmon; aunts, Henrietta Caldwell, Georgia Reed, Jackie Hill, Willie and husband Leonard, Mattie Gallaher; uncles, James Hill, the Rev. William Caldwell Jr., and Paul Griffin; common mother-in-law, Janet Allen; host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends from noon – 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.
Her funeral service will follow with the Rev. Harold Middlebrook officiating her service and the Rev. Ernest Scruggs reading the eulogy.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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JOHNNIE RENEE HATMAKER
January 25, 2022
Johnnie Renee Hatmaker, 50, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.
Johnnie was first and foremost a wonderful, loving mother who loved her church and her family. She has been a devoted wife to Daniel Hatmaker for more than 30 years. She was a member of Sequoyah Missionary Baptist Church in Andersonville. Johnnie has dedicated more than 20 years of service to Covenant Health as a senior help desk analyst. Johnnie loved the Lord, and she had a heart of gold. In the last couple of years, she has fought a long and difficult battle with health issues, but no matter how sick she was, you could always find her smiling. She was truly a “fighter.” Johnnie will be remembered for her intelligence and her witty sense of humor and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing this sweet lady.
She is preceded in death by: Father, Wendell Reavley; son, Joseph Daniel Hatmaker; sister-in-law, Marie Riggs.
Johnnie is survived by: Loving husband of more than 30 years, Daniel Hatmaker of Clinton; mother, Linda Reavley of Knoxville; daughters, Tabitha Jeffers and husband Ricky of Heiskell, Hope Hatmaker of Clinton; sisters, Tammy Sharp (Rusty) of Knoxville, Tina Bean (Scott) of Powell; grandsons, Ryker Lee Jeffers and Leland Joseph Jeffers; aunt, Shirley Young (Steven); uncle, Gerald Hatmaker (Blanche); nieces, Brittany Bean, Christina Gray (Jason) of Sevierville, Lisa Pinsinski (Mark) of Knoxville; nephew, Jonathan Sharp (Kelly) of Knoxville; great-nieces, Makenzie Gray and Brinlee Troutt; great-nephews, Aiden Sharp, Nathaniel Sharp, and Caleb Pinsinski; mother-in-law, Janice Hatmaker; brothers-in-law, Louie Hatmaker, Randy Hatmaker, Chris Hatmaker, Marty Hatmaker, Brian Riggs, and Johnny Flatford; sister-in-law, Tina Hamilton; special friends, Martine Kinkade, Angela Harvey, Faith Marlow, and Tammy White.
The family would like to extend a special ‘thank you’ to Karen Cardwell and the Covenant Help Desk.
The family welcomes friends to join them for a visitation at Sequoyah Missionary Baptist Church in Andersonville, from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022.
The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. with Pastor Gerald Hatmaker, Lance White, and Rusty Sharp officiating.
Johnnie will be laid to rest at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Andersonville.
Jones Mortuary, LLC in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS TOLIVER TRIPLETT
January 25, 2022
Thomas Tolliver Triplett, 72, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Thomas had been a member of Island Home Baptist Church since 2014. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going on nature walks, and his fur baby, Max.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Glen and Bertha Triplett; and wife, Martha Triplett.
Thomas is survived by: Brothers, Joe Triplett of Mountain City, Jack Triplett and Patsy of Abington, Va.; sisters, Betty Greene of Vilas, N.C., Mary Moody of Vilas, N.C.; stepdaughter, Mary ‘Sheila’ Cox of Clinton; nieces, Jane Greene, Kristy Goforth, and Missy Yates.
He is also survived by his special friend, Jerry Stevens of Knoxville, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.
The memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Galloway officiating. Interment will follow directly after memorial service at Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
MICHAEL EUGENE HILL
January 25, 2022
Michael Eugene Hill, 64, Powell, departed from this earth to his Heavenly home Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.
Michael was born to Raymond and Dorothy Hill Oct. 30, 1957, in Oak Ridge. He was one of nine children.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Michael and Dorothy Hill; brother, Jimmy Hill; grandparents, Oba and Birdie Hill; and special aunt, Sylvia.
Mike is survived by: Sons, Doug (Misty) Hill and Jeremy (Jennifer) Kennedy; nine grandchildren, Elijah, Harper, Tori, Marissa, Lillie, Abigail, Hailey, and Daulton; sisters, Lynda (Sam) Marshall, Phyllis (Don) Mosley, and Teresa Howard; brothers, Ray (Gwen) Hill, Terry (Kathy) Hill, and Mark (Susan) Hill; sister and best friend, Tammy Scott; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mike had a big heart and loved to help people. He was the kind a man to give a stranger a ride, or buy groceries for the family down the street. He loved Jesus, muscle cars, and the Atlanta Braves.
We have peace knowing that Mike is at peace with his Lord and Savior and we look forward to seeing him again.
To share your thoughts and condolences please go to www.woodhavenfh.com.
Woodhaven Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the Mike Hill Family.
MATTHEW RAY ELLENBERG
January 24, 2022
Matthew Ray Ellenburg, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Powell Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
Matthew whole-heartedly loved his family, and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and music.
He was preceded in death by: Father, Billie Ellenburg; mother, Helen Barbour; stepfather, Mack Barbour; brother, Leslie Ellenburg.
Matthew is survived by: Wife, Myra Ellenburg of Powell; son, Justin Ellenburg (Latasha) of Knoxville; daughter, Jessica Ellenburg and Dewayne Cook of Powell; brothers, Jerry Ellenburg of Oak Ridge, Mickey Ellenburg of Knoxville; brother-in-law, Austin Moore (Darlene) of Lenoir City; sisters-in-law, Gayle Skidmore of Clinton, Donna Arthur of Knoxville; Aunt Gini of Chattanooga, and Aunt Jo of Alabama; grandchildren, Lennon, Olivia, and Silas.
Matthew is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, with the funeral service beginning at 7 p.m., the Rev. Austin Moore officiating.
A graveside service will be held at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton, TN is in charge of arrangements.
DOROTHY PAULINE DUNCAN
January 24, 2022
Dorothy Pauline Duncan, 87, is breathing easier now.
Born to Mary Nell Braden Walker Aug. 5, 1934, Mom was freed from this world Jan. 24, 2022. Mom never smoked, but developed interstitial lung disease that progressed in her later years. Despite that, she never complained and always looked forward to being with her family, whom she dearly loved.
Mom and Owen Lendle began 63 years of marriage Dec. 4, 1950, after meeting at a church all-day singing in Oliver Springs. A horrendous car crash five years later claimed the lives of their infant daughter, Jeannie, a first cousin, his wife and their four children. That terrible Thanksgiving Day left a lifetime of indelible memories and physical trauma. But as a born-again Christian, Mom was always confident she would be reunited with those she lost that day.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Clinton, and a lifelong student who looked at the world as her classroom. Above all, Mom had a passion for helping those around her. Had she been born more recently she would have been a skillful engineer. Instead, Mom used her talents as a “Calutron Girl” at Y-12, a switchboard operator for BellSouth and a circuit board solderer for ORTEC before becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. But she was proudest of her work as wife, mother, grandmother and good friend.
Mom was “Dorothy P.” to her husband, Owen Lendle (deceased); “Mom” to her children, Jeannie (deceased), Terry Duncan Hill (deceased) and Kevin (Rebecca) Duncan; “Mimi” to her grandchildren, Christopher (Karen) Beatty, Ashley (Shaun) Salem; and great-grandchildren, Alex, Eli, Andy, Lydia, Emmy and Wesley; “Aunt Dotty” to favorite niece, Lesa (Terry) Copeland; and nephews, Mike (Miki) Duncan and Brian Shultz (deceased); and “Dotty” to her brother and sister-in-law Lanford (deceased) and Thelma Duncan; sister-in-law, LaVada Duncan; and brother and sister-in-law, Paul and LaVanca Shultz (both deceased).
Mom’s memory will endure with cousins, Shirley (Henry) Brock, Juanita (Junior) Rouse and Jack (Bonnie) Chaves; special friends, June Dotson, Barbara Hensley, Pearl Holcomb, Johnanna Sprague and Annette Wright; a multitude of friends, numerous cousins and the staff and people of the Clinton Senior Center.
Mom warmed so many family members, friends and acquaintances during her lifetime that her imprint will always be on the people she touched. We are comforted knowing Mom no longer is in pain, but now rejoices with and rests in the Lord.
Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton with service immediately following at 7 p.m.
The Rev. Mike Thompson of Second Baptist Church will be officiating.
Graveside service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at Sulphur Springs Cemetery/Dutch Valley United Methodist Church.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
