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.
JESSE TILDEN (J.T.) BRADEN
January 13, 2022
Jesse Tilden (J. T.) Braden, 88, known as “Ole Man” by his coworkers, went to be with The Lord Jan. 19, 2022, after a short illness.
He was a longtime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he was ordained as deacon in 1962. He was also later ordained as deacon at First Baptist Church in Clinton. He was most recently a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton.
J. T. enlisted in to the National Guard as a member of the 191st Field Artillery Battalion in 1950. He served at Fort Devens, Mass., and Fort Drum, N.Y., in support of the Korean War until 1952. He then worked as a machinist at Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, beginning in 1953 and retiring in 1995. He was also a longtime member of Grand Lodge #480 of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.
J. T. was a quiet, soft spoken, and gentle man who loved hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains with his friends. He also enjoyed working on his farm, solving word puzzles, and spending time with his family. He especially loved hanging out with his grandson Nate who he always thought of as the “apple of his eye”.
J. T. is survived by: Wife and childhood sweetheart, Carolyn Spessard Braden; son, Jerome (Jerry) Braden and wife Janice Braden; son, Nathan Braden; grandson, Nathan (Nate) Braden and wife Courtney Braden; brother, Robert (Bob) Braden; brother, James (Buddy) Braden and wife Betty Braden; sister, Mary Nelle Carden; sister, Janie Irwin; and several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Jesse Braden and Ruby Moore Braden; brother, Jack Braden; sister, Barbara Irwin; and sister, Virginia Irwin.
Special thanks to the people who cared for him during his illness — Meadow View Senior Living and The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence.
The family will receive family and friends at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton from 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, with funeral services to follow.
A graveside service will be held at Woodhaven Memorial Garden in Claxton immediately following the funeral service.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
** Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will be requiring each visitor to respectfully wear a mask at the service. **
GEORGE DENNIS BEASON
December 25, 2021
How do you sum up a lifetime of memories and accomplishments in a few short words? That’s an impossible feat when describing my Dad.
Dad, you were one special guy and you will always be in my heart. Hope you’re enjoying Heaven and having fun dancing with all the angels. Give mamaw and papaw a great big kiss and hug for me. I love you always. Your little girl.
George Dennis Beason is survived by: Wife of 53 years, Carolyn Sue Ezell Beason; daughter, April Dawn Beason-McGuire (Fredrick McGuire); granddaughter, Priscilla Haddock (Chris Farmer); sisters, Gladys Hankins (Bobby Hankins) and Shirley Clowers (the late Ralph Clowers); sisters-in-law, Juanita Davis (the late Lewis Davis), Kay Stokes, Brenda Williams (Burl Williams), Darlene Simonds (Mike Simonds), Elizabeth Yarber (Dewy Yarber), Martha Beason; and brother-in-law, Leon Ezell; nieces and nephews, Burl Williams, Misty Williams, Monique Gordon, Melissa Aaron, Cinnamon Kennedy, Chris Simonds, Cody Yarber, Joey Beason, Susan Clark, Lisa Arbuckle, Rodney Beason, Jeff Beason, Debbie Wade,; and a host of great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: Mother, Edith (Watts) Beason, and father George Beason; father and mother-in-law, Roy Ezell and Marie Foust; siblings, Samuel “Chuck” Beason (Nell Beason), Thurman “Buddy” Beason (Shirley Beason), Charles “Biggen’’ Beason, Mary “Sis” Reed (Bill Reed), and Kenny Beason; nieces, Victoria Delaney, Kristen Courtney, and Tammy Clowers; nephews, Greg Stokes and Jerry Reed; and his favorite dog, Scooby.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the charity of your choice.
TIMOTHY 'TIM' LYNN ROBBIN
July 26, 2021
Timothy "Tim" Lynn Robbins, 58, Lake City, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 26, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Tim was born in LaFollette to late James E. "Bill" and Dorothy Mae Johnson Robbins on May 13, 1962. Tim worked for Carlisle Tire for many years. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for 24 years. Tim was a member of Temple of Christ Baptist Church in Lake City. He loved working on tractors, gardening, deer hunting, his puppies, and spending time with his family. His family was his world.
In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by: Sister, Teresa Robbins Wolford; sister-in-law, Linda Robbins; and brother-in-law, Thurman "Dusty" Carroll.
Survivors: Son, Jeffrey and Devainne Robbins of Clinton; daughter, Danielle Ridenour and Jonathan of Lake City; children he raised as his own, Aaron and Jancie Adkins of Caryville, Austin Adkins of Lake City, Gatlin McCoy of Andersonville; brother, Mikey Robbins of Lake City; sister, Betty Carroll of Lake City; grandchildren, Kendra Ridenour and Tatium Ridenour, Kaden Robbins and Bristol Robbins; best friend, J.R. Bridges.
Visitation was from 2 – 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Jobe officiating.
A graveside service followed the funeral service Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City.
DELORES K. TILLMAN
July 13, 2021
Delores K. Tillman, 82, Oak Ridge, passed away Jan. 5, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a brief battle with COVID-19.
She was born Sept. 1, 1938, in Middlesboro, Ky. She lived in Louisville, Ky., for many years before moving to the Clinton and Oak Ridge Area. Delores will be sadly missed by all. She will be especially remembered for the way she gave so selflessly for her family.
Delores was preceded in death by: Husband, Robert Tillman Sr.; sons, David, Robert Jr., Vincent, and Albert Tillman III; brothers, Lewis Marcum of Middleboro, Ky., and Roy Marcum of Clinton; and great-granddaughter, Julia Laverdure of Knoxville.
Survivors include: Daughter, Margaret Estes and husband James of Oak Ridge; grandson, Thomas Estes and wife April of Oak Ridge; granddaughter, Meaghan Laverdure and husband Ricky of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Zoey, Luca, Lilah, and Darla; brothers, Joe Marcum, Mike Marcum and wife Shirley, Bobby Marcum and wife Helen, Richard Marcum; sisters, Sue Teaque, Kaye Marcum; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Marcum of Clinton, and Agnes Marcum of Middlesboro, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. July 17, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 327 Vermont Ave., Oak Ridge, followed by graveside service at 1 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Pat Summitt Foundation, 520 W. Summit Hill Drive, Suite 1101, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
An online guestbook is available at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.
