VON EDWIN WILSON
December 22, 2020
Von Edwin Wilson, 88, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at his residence.
He was born June 20, 1932, in Clinton to the late Jasper and Dottie Seeber Wilson. Von was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Deep Spring Baptist Church and Andersonville Valley Masonic Lodge # 383. Von was a devoted husband, wonderful father and grandfather. He spent his life, 50-plus years, touring the world, all over the U.S. and Canada, he had four million miles safety awards. Von drove for Trailways for 26 years, was the co-owner of Knoxville Tours, owner of Wilson Tours, and then went on the drive for Rocky Top Tours.
In addition to his parents, Von was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Wilson.
Survived by: Sons, Eddie Wilson and wife Phyllis, Robbie Wilson and June Bollinger, Mike Wilson and wife Tonya; grandchildren, Jeffery Wilson, Mark Wilson, Stephanie Boyd, Chad Wilson, Haley Marcum, Blake Wilson and Heather Jeffries; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; special friend, J.B. Brewer and wife Diane.
Special thanks to PCM for all their love and care.
Family and friends may call at their convenience from noon – 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Graveside will be held at Grandview Memorial Garden at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating.
LARRY ENGELMAN
December 21, 2020
Larry Engelman, 50, Powell, went to be with the angels on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.
Larry was born in Columbus, Ohio, and was a senior HVAC technician at Covenant Health.
Larry was full of life, had a huge heart, always had a smile on his face, and never met a stranger. His latest endeavor was blacksmithing, where he built his own homemade forge and blacksmithing tools. This is where he showed his love and creativity through the items he made for so many people. He also enjoyed water-polo, cooking barbecue for friends and family, healthy discussions with his best friends, but most of all, watching The Ohio State football games.
Larry is survived by: Wife, the love of his life, Melissa Engelman; fur baby, Bindy; parents, Chuck and Sandy Engelman; brother, Jerry Engelman; sister-in-law Paige; nephew, Michael; nieces Megan and Molly; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Larry’s wish was to be cremated, which is being handled by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
We are holding off on services at this time but will plan a celebration of Larry for friends and family the summer of 2021 in Tennessee and another in Ohio.
Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation at covenanthealthgiving.org.
PHYLLIS DIANE (OVERTON) COPELAND
December 21, 2020
Phyllis Diane (Overton) Copeland, 73, departed this earthly life Dec, 21, 2020, at her home in Knoxville after a brave fight with cancer.
Phyllis was born the second child to Joe and Rubye Overton of Clinton, May 27,1947.
She grew up in Clinton and attended Glen Alpine School and Norris High School before attending St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She went to work as a trauma nurse in the ER at Chattanooga Memorial. She moved back to Oak Ridge and worked as a surgical nurse at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and later as administrator at Tennessee Valley Eye Center in Knoxville. Phyllis worked at the Anderson County Health Department, where she retired in 2015.
Phyllis enjoyed meeting with both long time and new friends and family. She adored her husband and three grandchildren. She spent much of her free time devoted to and caring for her family.
She is survived and dearly missed by: Husband of 33 years, Paul Jackson Copeland; daughter, Shannon Elise Wilson and husband Patrick; siblings, Larry E. Overton Sr., David W. Overton, and Janice Overton Branson; stepchildren, Renee’ Pemberton and Robert Copeland; grandsons, Dylan Pemberton and Max Wilson; and granddaughter, Ada Mae Wilson; nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate the life of Phyllis will be planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Hospital [stjude.org] or the Shriners Hospital [lovetotherescue.org] in her honor as both were dear to her heart.
ARCHER V. CORDER
December 21, 2020
Pastor Archer V. Corder, 81, Clinton, departed this life Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
Born Sept. 13, 1939, he was the son of the late Robert Doyle and Opal Vertie Corder; brothers, Douglas C. Corder, James Leon Corder, Gene Allen Corder; sister, Margaret Ann LaRocco; and nephew, Barry Doyle Corder.
Pastor Corder was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and pastor. His commitment to family and Christ was evident to anyone who knew him. “Archie” gave his heart to Christ in 1973, eventually becoming a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. Retiring from K-25 to begin pastoring full time, he founded Christian Outreach Center and Christian Outreach Academy two years later. He devoted more than 47 years to Christ, 24 as senior pastor. He also served as chaplain for the Anderson County Sherriff’s office for several years. Retiring in 2004, he enjoyed camping and additional time with his family and dogs. He could often be seen supporting his great-grandchildren at ballgames while continuing to share Christ with anyone who would listen. Prayer by means of intercession was his passion that continued throughout his life.
His memories will be cherished by: Wife, Wanda Faye Corder; daughters, Kimberly Richards and Vanessa Lynn Dycus; sister-in-law, June Corder; granddaughter, Brittnie Leah Lucas; grandsons, Randall Vance Young, Brandon Chaye Stitt, and Cody Allen Garner; two great-granddaughters; five great-grandsons; and a host of nieces and nephews and he was a replacement grandfather for many.
The familyreceived family and friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, with funeral immediately following at 7 p.m. at Clinton Church of God in Clinton.
The processional for the burial began at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton and burial followed at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton at 2:30 p.m.
Pastor Curtis Akers and Randall Young officiated, Brandon Stitt sermon gave the sermon.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
MARY RUTH JONES
December 21, 2020
Mary Ruth Jones, 79, Clinton, passed away at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville Dec. 21, 2020.
She was a generous, strong-willed person with a great sense of humor. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family very much. Mary was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Billy and Rosalee Hill; husband, Fred Jones; and son, Timothy Clayton Jones.
She is survived by: Sons, Clifford Carlell Jones and Cory Shane Jones; daughter, Rose Marvell Phillips (Larry); and numerous other extended family members and friends.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be expressed at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
PATSY STAIR LOMELI
December 20, 2020
Patsy Stair Lomeli, 85, Clinton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at her home.
She was born Feb. 6, 1935, in Anderson County to the late John and Bertha Sharp Fraker. Patsy spent her entire working career in the Anderson County Courthouse, working in the offices of the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, County Mayor and Trustee. She was Deputy Trustee for 17 years and in 1974 was elected as Trustee. She served for eight consecutive terms from 1974 to 2006. In her first year as Trustee, she was elected to the Board of Directors of the State Trustee Association; she was the first woman elected as President of the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT). She also served on the Board of Directors of County Officials Associations of Tennessee (COAT); was name and voted Outstanding Trustee and Trustee of the Year several times; and elected President of the International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Elected Officials and Treasurers (IACREOT). She served on the Board of Directors of Big Brother/Big Sisters and American Red Cross. She was a member and officer of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Civitan Club, Rotary Club, Anderson County-Oak Ridge Republican Party, and a Golden Member of Zion Baptist Church. Patsy was inducted into the Anderson County Hall of Fame in 2011.
In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by: Husband, Alfred Lomeli; her children’s father, Denver Stair; brothers, Kyle Fraker and wife IvaDean, Kenneth Fraker and wife Hazel; special cousin, Marie Turner.
Patsy is survived by: Children, John Stair and wife Sandy, Gwenda Ford and husband Kenny; step-children, Gisele Davis and husband Bruce, Sister Celine Lomeli, Chuck Lomeli, Rhonda Hammons and husband Bob, Jeffery Lomeli, and Lawrence Lomeli and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Jonathan D. Pyatt and wife Manda, Katie Davis and husband Donny, Holly Stair Webb and husband Jeremy, and John Stair Jr. and wife Laurel, Randy Ford, Brian Ford and wife Anne; great-grandchildren, Tori and Tyler Pyatt, Riley and Hadley Webb, Cody and Dylan Davis, Zavie, Zayden, Zander Ford, Ellie and Glen Murrell; special cousin, J.T. Sharp; special friend, Betty Brooks; loving caregiver, Emilee Runkles; and a host of other family and friends.
Family and friends may call at convenience from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Clinton.
The funeral service will start at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Glen Gamble officiating.
Family and friends will travel to Zion Baptist Church Cemetery for Patsy’s burial following the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made to Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund 2170 Clinton Hwy, Powell, TN 37849 or Pat Summitt Foundation 520 W. Summitt Drive, Suite 1101, Knoxville, TN 37902.
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MARVELL WEBBER
December 19, 2020
On Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, Marvell Webber, loving mother of five children passed away at age 91.
Marvell was born Oct. 3, 1929, in Lafollette to the late Edward and Maude Richard Wheeler. She retired from the Fort Sanders Medical Center with 23 years of service. Marvell was a member of the First Wesleyan Church in Clinton, where she loved to sing. She married Curtis Delbert Webber; they raised two sons and three daughters. Marvell loved being outside and working in her flowers.
In addition to her parents, Marvell was preceded in death by: Husband, Curtis Webber; sister, Virginia Wright; brother, J.D. Wheeler; sons-in-law, Duane Rhyne and Terry Bass; and grandson, Chad Rhyne.
She is survived by: Five children, Gary Webber and wife Rebecca, Perry Webber and wife Annette, Carole Rhyne, Lisa Osterhout and husband Steve and Angie Bass; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Family and friends may call at their convenience from noon – 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2020. Marvell’s graveside will be held at Woodhaven Memorial Garden with the Rev. Sam Condon and the Rev. David Speas officiating.
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EDDIE 'THE LEGEND' GODSEY SR.
December 19, 2020
Eddie “The Legend” Godsey Sr., 69, Oak Ridge, passed away Dec. 19, 2020, at Diversicare of Oak Ridge.
He was a local entertainer and musician. Eddie worked for WYSH for more than 30 years and at WXVO. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and his ability to deliver a perfectly timed one-liner.
Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Godsey.
He is survived by: Wife, Becky Godsey of Oak Ridge; sons, Eddie Godsey of Oak Ridge, and Brandon Godsey and wife Amanda of Clinton; daughters, Hope Garrettson and husband Herbert of Fort Myers, Fla., Dakota Jaegan and husband Ryan of Powell, Kayla Harwell and husband Jeff of Clinton, and Meagan Lane and husband James of Clinton; mother, Minnie Godsey of Clinton; brother, Paul Godsey and wife Missy of Norris; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; as well several other extended family members and friends.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences for the family may be expressed at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
