CECIL HAUN
January 23, 2022
Cecil Haun, 103, Clinton passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022.
Cecil was a veteran of the United States Army and was General Patton’s first scout during the World War II. Throughout his life Cecil loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Andy and Bellzora Hawn; son, Larry Cecil Haun; brother, Bea Hawn, Clyde Hawn, Rina Hawn, Ion Hawn, Ray Hawn, Dow Hawn, Charles Hawn; sister, Edie Turner and Ollie Coward.
He is survived by: Loving wife of 74 years, Mary “Martha” Haun; son, Ron Haun; grandchildren, Jason Branson, Chris LaBonte, Travis Haun, Melissa Maupin, Lauren Branscum, Joshua Haun, Allie Haun, and Roni Haun; great-grandchildren, Taylor Haun, Taylor Branson, Jaclynn Nicole Branscum, and Lucas Branscum; several nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends 5- 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
His funeral service will follow in the chapel with the Rev. Billy Moore officiating.
His graveside will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at Lynch Bethel Cemetery with full military honors at graveside and the Rev. Jay Vittatoe officiating.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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JEAN YOUNG
January 23, 2022
Jean Young, 88, Clinton, went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior at her residence Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022.
Se was a loving wife and wonderful mother who will be deeply missed by all.
A woman who loved life and treasured all of God’s creation, her beautiful heart could find good in everything.
She was preceded in death by: Loving husband of 60 years, Albert Young; son, David Young; and grandson, Douglas Young.
She leaves behind: Loving daughters, Mary Ann Young and Susan Young Ross; as well as her son-in-law, Lester Ross; and daughter-in-law, Carol Young; along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The immediate family will be honoring their mother’s life with an intimate and private service per her wishes.
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DARLENE SWOPSHIRE
January 22, 2022
Darlene Swopshire, 57, Knoxville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at her home.
Darlene enjoyed being raised on a farm, she loved being out in the sunshine and loved to visit the beach with her family. Darlene was an avid animal lover, and she enjoyed caring for them. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Murk and Mable Garner, along with several siblings.
Darlene is survived by: Husband, Billy Ray Swopshire; and daughter, Samantha Eubanks.
A graveside service will be held at Farmers Grove Baptist Church in Clinton at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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.
