ANNA LOU COOK
April 28, 2021
Anna Lou Cook, 84, Lake City, passed away peacefully to be home with the Lord April 28, 2021, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 16, 1936, to the late Courtland Tindell and Della Phillips. She attended Light House Church of God. Anna quit work to take care of children. She loved children and taking care of people, most of all making people smile. There was a twinkle in her eyes that would light up a room. She loved nature, beautiful colors, and was a peace maker. She loved her family, friends, Church, and most of all God. Anna was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She'll be forever missed and never forgotten. We love you... mom, granny, family, and friends.
Anna was preceded in death by: Parents; husband, Paul A. Cook; son, Charles K. Cook; granddaughter, Laurel Cook; and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by: Son, Paul Cook Jr. and Reba, Knoxville; daughter, Andrea Schyma and Rodney Schyma of Lake City; sisters, Susie Sexton of Lake City, Willma Bertram of Sunbright; grandchildren, Amanda McCoy, Alisha McCoy, Laurel Cook, Ashley Rains, Robert Cook; great-grandchildren, Joshua Golden, Hailey McCoy, Courtland Golden, Leland Daugherty, and Kavin Bolton; a host of other family and friends.
Visitation was held from 6 – 7 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2021, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 7 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2021, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Bertram officiating.
Tuesday May 4, 2021 Family and friends met 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession for a noon burial at the Foust Cemetery in Lake City.
NAOMI BROOKS RIGGS
April 28, 2021
Naomi Brooks Riggs, 88, went home to be with the Lord April 28, 2021.
Naomi was born April 10, 1933, in Heiskell to Robbie and Eula Fraker Brooks.
In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by: Husband, Thomas “T.J.” Riggs; son, Mark Riggs; sister, Helen Brooks; brother, Melvin “Gene” Brooks.
She is survived by: Daughter, Linda (Carlos) Crawford; son, Tommy (Connie) Riggs; grandchildren, Bobby (Morgan) Crawford, Amanda (Bob) Stokes, T.J. Riggs and Travis Riggs; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Emma Bolton, Caroline and Lauren Crawford, John and Maggie Stokes.
Special thanks to Covenant Hospice for their excellent love and care especially Mariann and Rebecca.
Family and friends called at their convenience between noon – 4 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Naomi’s family and friends met at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021, and went in funeral procession to New Loyston Memorial Garden for a 3 p.m. interment with the Rev. Jerry Walton Officiating.
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NELLIE SUE LAWSON
April 27, 2021
Nellie Sue Lawson, 76, Rocky Top, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at her home.
She was born Feb. 11, 1945, to Bufford and Margaret Golden Leinart in Briceville. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to take care of people. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: Husband, Howard Lawson; and son, Stephen Lawson.
She is survived by: Children, Kathy Disney, Linda Gilley (Donald), Timothy Lawson (Darlene); siblings, Charles Leinart, Avery Leinart, Nora Leinart, James Leinart (Joyce), Phillip Leinart (Kathy), Dennis Leinart (Mary), Vickie Burris (Albert), and Lynn Leinart; grandchildren, Crystal Daugherty (Travis), Paul Burris, Felicia Rutherford, Marcus Gray (Courtney), Timothy Lawson (Rachel), Miranda Rutherford, Dalton Hatmaker, Emily Perkins, and Alley Hatmaker; great-grandchildren, Emily Burris, Tanner Daugherty, Madison Daugherty, Chevy Burris, Hailey Burris, Leah Lawson, Bryson Smith, Chloe Smith, Anna Lou Disney; and an already loved great-great-grandchild on the way, Everleigh Grace Daugherty.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, at Methodist Community Church in Briceville with the Rev. Steve Seivers officiating.
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MOSS BEETS
April 27, 2021
Rev. Moss Beets, 80, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
He was born in Anderson County to Moss L. Beets and Nina Beets on July 18, 1940. Moss was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church. He pastored several churches in Ohio and East Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by: Parents; and wife of nearly 60 years, Lucille Beets.
He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
He leaves behind: Sons, Larry Beets and wife Rosetta, and Jerry Beets and wife Linda; daughter, Brenda Brown and husband Brian; two grandchildren, Karlee and Eli Beets; as well as two siblings.
The family received friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
His graveside followed at Grandview Memorial Garden with the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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JAMES RONNIE FRITTS
April 27, 2021
James Ronnie Fritts, 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his home in Heiskell, with his loving wife by his side.
He was born at home on Brushy Valley Road to Carl Fritts Sr. and Ophia Miller Fritts. He graduated from Norris High School in 1965. He loved farming, singing, and never met a stranger he didn’t talk to. Many neighbors have heard him singing loudly from his tractor on warm summer days. He was a life-long member, deacon, song leader, and Sunday school teacher at Deep Springs Baptist Church. His faith was important to him.
He was preceded in death by: Mother and father, Carl and Ophia Fritts; brothers, Kenneth Fritts and Doug Fritts; brother-in-law, Charles Gray; and nephew, Eric Fritts.
He is survived by: Wife of 51 years, Lana Jones Fritts; son, Kevin Fritts (wife Audrey); daughters, Lisa Widener (husband Bryan) and Tasha Powell Tankersley (husband Don); grandchildren, Alex, Layla, Hope, Grace, Faith, Bryson, Nick (wife Brooklyn), Josh (Hayleigh), Chris Powell, and Hunter Tankersley; great-grandchildren, Braylon and Barron; brother, Carl Fritts Jr.; sisters-in-law, Dinah Gray, Vanessa Jones, Donna Fritts, Opal Fritts, and Andrea Fritts; along with several other nieces, nephews, and a multitude of brothers and sisters in Christ.
The family received friends from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Deep Springs Baptist Church in Heiskell, with the funeral service to follow. Brian Thomas and Dale Parker officiated.
Jones Mortuary was in charge of all arrangements.
CHARLES WESLEY 'CHUCK' HILL
April 27, 2021
Captain Charles Wesley “Chuck” Hill received his wings to the eternal flight line April 27, 2021.
He passed away at home, with God as his companion. Born April 8, 1936, to Floyd Temple Hill and Margaret Louise McCoy Hill, he was a lifelong resident of Clinton. He was a standout athlete in basketball and football at Clinton High School from which he graduated in 1955. He enlisted in the United states Air Force thereafter and served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War.
He was predeceased by his parents and his beloved wife, Joyce Hill.
He is survived by family and special friends.
Chuck lived a vital and long life in pursuit of his many passions. As an athlete, he received his Tour Card to the Professional Golf Association, and played his first tournament with Jack Nicholas. He loved regaling his friends with stories from the tour and the many famous golfers he knew. He played golf with friends well into his 80’s.
Possessing a lilting tenor voice, he sang professionally in many of Las Vegas’s casinos and nightclubs. He knew and sang along side of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Wayne Newton and others. He had numerous tales of his exploits with the stars, notably Elvis Presley, which he happily related to anyone who would ask about those years of his life.
Growing up in Tennessee, he gained a love of the mountains and water. He was an avid fan of University of Tennessee sports and a more passionate devotee of sailing. Throughout his adult years he always had a sailboat and the gold anchor which hung on a chain around his neck testified to his love of the water. He once sailed around the world with his first mate Joyce, in a 27-foot sloop. His last sailing adventure was in the Caribbean islands in the summer 2018.
By far his greatest passion was flying. He was a pilot during the Korean Conflict and flew professionally as a Captain commercially and corporately. He served as chief pilot and general manager of numerous flight companies. He served his country and the airline industry till his retirement as an FAA Safety Inspector. He was at home in the cockpit well into his 80’s. Released from the surly bonds of earth he now flies on the wings of angels in the eternal blue yonder.
A graveside service will be conducted at Sunset Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday May 14, 2021. Friends and family should meet for the funeral procession at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, 621 S. Charles Seivers Blvd., Clinton, at 10:30 am. www.holleygamble.com
BENNY MORRIS
April 26, 2021
Benny Morris, 74, Clinton, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born April 18, 1947, in Knoxville to Bobby Jo Potter. Benny retired as a press operator in Knoxville after 40 years of service. Throughout his life he loved fishing, but most of all spending time with his wife, Linda, and his grandchildren.
Benny is survived by: Loving wife of 36 years, Linda Morris of Clinton; daughters, Stephanie Whitehead and husband Wesley of Oliver Springs, and Anita Morris of Knoxville; grandchildren, Tyler Green, Trevor Green, Tucker Whitehead, and Lily Barnett; brothers, Lynn Morris and George Morris.
The family will have a private celebration of life service.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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EMANUEL JAMES DUNCAN 'E.J."
April 26, 2021
Emanuel James Duncan “E.J.,” 30, Clinton passed away Monday, April 26, 2021.
E.J. enjoyed 4-wheeling, football, playing his guitar and listening to music.
He also loved working on his computer and playing games.
He was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Bessie and E.J. Smith of Jellico and Jo and Laney Duncan of Clinton; baby brother, Brad Duncan.
He is survived by: Mother, Bertha Smith (Leslie Lowe, Sr.) of Oliver Springs;
father, Tommy Duncan of Clinton; siblings, sister Melissa and Wayne Braden of Briceville, Delane and Cody Brown of Clinton, Steve Duncan of Indiana, Tommy Lee and Stacy of Florida, Brian Seeber of Oliver Springs, and Steven Lowe of Oliver Springs; step-brothers and step-sisters, Leslie and Stacie Lowe of Oliver Springs, Mikel and Tracie Lowe of Clinton, J.R. Lowe of Clinton, Elvis and Michelle Lowe of Oliver Springs, Tonya Lowe of Clinton, and Ricky Lowe of Coalfield; special nieces, Shalie, Jaylen and Kinzy Brown of Clinton; special friends, Becky Sexton, Dean Aslinger and Jay Phillips; special aunt, Chris and Scott Wing of Oak Ridge; and a host of other family members and good friends.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 6556 Knoxville Hwy., Oliver Springs.
The funeral service began at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021, with Pastor Jason Goins officiating.
Interment followed in Frost Bottom Cemetery.
To leave a note for E.J.’s family or to share a memory, please sign the online guest book at jacksonfuneralservices.com
