ABRAHAM Z. WALLACE
April 2, 2021
Abraham Z. Wallace, 42, of Lafollette, formerly of Clinton, passed away suddenly Friday April 2, 2021, in Lafollette.
Abraham enjoyed four-wheeling with his brother and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He was a very hard worker and had a great sense of humor. Abraham enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by many.
He is survived by: Parents, Ronald Wallace and Victoria of Clinton; sons, Adam and Ethan Wallace of Oak Ridge; daughters, Sarah and Daisy Wallace of Oak Ridge; brother, Ronald Wallace (Chelsie) of Clinton; sisters, Stacy Phillips (Michael) of Clinton, Carrie Woodruff (James) of Ft. Bragg, N.C., Kimberly Wallace of Clinton.
He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
The receiving of family and friends will be held at The Chapel in Jones Mortuary from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021, with a funeral service to follow.
An interment will be held at Red Hill Baptist Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2021.
Jones Mortuary, LLC in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
KEVIN GLANDON
April 1, 2021
Kevin Glandon, 59, of Birmingham, Ala., passed away April 1, 2021.
Kevin was born April 7, 1961, to Max and Gloria Glandon in Oak Ridge. After graduating from Clinton High School in 1979, he went on to study mechanical engineering at Tennessee Tech.
After graduating, he landed his first job at Georgia Power as a mechanical engineer. He eventually joined Southern Nuclear in Birmingham, where he became a dedicated fleet engineering manager.
While working in Augusta, Ga., he met his loving wife of 29 years, Stephanie Little. They knew each other through work, but seeing each other at the Masters Golf Tournament is where it all began. Kevin and Stephanie went on to have three children, Loveday, John, and Cole. They made their home in Chelsea, Ala., and he was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church.
Kevin was the epitome of a family man, and known for his smile. He was the kind of man who always considered others first. Kevin had a great appreciation for the small things in life and an understanding on what makes life worth living. His pride and joy was his three children and helping them achieve their dreams. He truly enjoyed his work in engineering and took great pride in it. He had a lasting positive effect on everyone he came across and the community.
Kevin was predeceased by: Father, Max Glandon; and younger brother, Brian Glandon.
Kevin is survived by: Wife, Stephanie Little Glandon; their children, Loveday (fiancé Jacob Murphy), John, and Cole; mother, Gloria Glandon; brother, Steve Glandon (Julie); nephews, Ross Glandon, Philip Glandon (Molly), Nathan Glandon; niece, Rachel (Patrick) Baldwin; great-niece, Charlotte Baldwin; and great-nephew, Rhys Glandon.
Kevin’s services were held at Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood, Ala.
Flowers or a donation to the American Heart Association are greatly appreciated.
CARL A. SHARP SR. 'SHARPY'
April 1, 2021
Carl A. Sharp Sr. "Sharpy," 57, Lake City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Aug. 3, 1963, in LaFollette. He loved to fish, hunt, go to the lake and NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by: His dad, the Rev. Carl A. Sharp Sr.; and infant sister, Evelyn.
Survivors include: Mother, Mary Rose Sharp of Lake City; son, Dylan Andrew Sharp and wife Taylor of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister, Louise Miles of LaFollette; close family friend and caretaker, Eva, and nephew, Johnny, who was also his caretaker.
Visitation will be held from noon – 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Bridges officiating.
Sharpy’s wishes were to be cremated after his services.
LORETTA HOLBROOK
March 30, 2021
Loretta Holbrook, born March 19,1946, in Knox, Ky., went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at her home in Andersonville.
She enjoyed playing cards, watching Survivor, and eating her chocolate. Loretta was a member of Sequoyah Missionary Baptist Church.
Loretta was preceded in death by: Parents, Elmer and Mary Henderson of Knox, Ky.; brothers, Tom Henderson of Knox, Ky., Pete Henderson of Knox, Ky., Charles Henderson of Knox, Ky., Sam Henderson of Knox, Ky.; sisters Bertha Jean Henderson of Knox, Ky., Joann Jackson of Knox, Ky.; daughter, Lisa Castillo of Andersonville; family by marriage, Janice Holbrook, Donald Holbrook, Donald Holbrook Jr., Paul Holbrook, and Morris Holbrook.
She is survived by: Husband of 55 years, Cordell Holbrook of Andersonville; daughter, Penny Humphrey of Andersonville; son-in-law, Daniel Castillo of Andersonville; grandchildren, Ashley Booth (Chris) of Harriman, Beau Castillo (Hannah) of Andersonville, Sierra Castillo of Andersonville; great-grandchildren, Holly Richardson, Brooklynn Booth; close friend to Loretta, Brazil Smithwick.
Services will be private with family only at Sequoyah Missionary Baptist Church at 2 p.m. April 10, 20221.
A private Interment will be at the Holbrook Cemetery in Andersonville.
Jones Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.
BILLIE VIRGINIA (GINNIE) PARKS
March 30, 2021
Billie Virginia (Ginnie) Parks, 93, passed away March 30, 2021.
She lived her entire life in Mayfield, Ky., until 2007, when she moved to Clinton. She met her husband, Robert (Bob) Harrison, while working at her first job in the concession stand of the local movie theater. They married in September, 1946, and had two children. After being widowed at age 62, she and her widowed neighbor, Mr. Clois Parks, married in 1995.
Ginnie went from homemaker to business owner practically overnight. Henry and Richard Bloch were offering franchises for sale, Ginnie’s oldest child was in middle school, and she became one of the original H&R Block franchise holders, signing the franchise papers in her living room. The Bloch brothers chose to spell the name Block with a “K” to avoid mispronunciation. Over the next 20 years, with the help of Bob, she expanded her business to include offices in three different cities. In 1990 she received a personal letter from Henry Bloch, congratulating her for 20 years of dedicated service to H&R Block.
Her hobbies included golfing, gardening, boating on Kentucky Lake, and club work. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Mayfield, Ky.
Ginnie had a busy lifestyle in the last decade of her life. She enjoyed all the activities provided by assisted living. Her last facility, Alexander Guest House, provided wonderful experiences. During the pandemic, she moved into the house with her son-in-law’s parents, Dennie and Ruth Worthington. There she enjoyed walking in the beautiful neighborhood. She passed away peacefully and suddenly at the Life Care of Blount County, where she was recovering from hip surgery. She would have celebrated her 94 th birthday on April 5, 2021.
She is survived by: Daughter, Anne Worthington; son-in-law, David Worthington; loving grandson, Dennie Worthington; son, Kent Harrison of Bristol, Ill.; and loving former daughter-in-law, Michelle Lockard.
She is also survived by special sister-in-law, Betty Wade Smith of Benton, Ky., and several devoted nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in Mayfield, Ky., at a later date.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is honored to serve the Parks family.
DICIE M. BUNCH
March 29, 2021
Dicie M. Bunch, 82, Clinton, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Dicie was born June 27, 1938, in New River to Matthew and Mattie Phillips.
She was preceded in death by: Parents; husband, Bailey Ray Bunch; daughter, Sherry Acuff; and multiple brothers and sisters.
Dicie worked at the Anderson County Sherriff’s Department for 20 years as a cook and retired in 2002. She loved to cook and quilt and was a devoted mother who loved her family. Dicie was one of a kind and will be missed by many.
She is survived by: Children, Patricia Carter, Evelyn Bjelland, Billy Bunch, Bobbie Silcox, Pam Bunch, Bailey (Junior) Bunch, Tabatha Bunch; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Dykes; and long-time companion, Fletcher Johnson.
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Troy Harmon officiating.
Family and friends met at 10:15 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2021, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City to go in procession to Sunset Cemetery in Clinton for an 11 a.m. graveside service.
GARY ALLEN JACKSON SR.
March 29, 2021
Gary Allen Jackson Sr., a native of Knoxville, and resident of Trussville, Ala., died March 29, 2021.
Born May 5,1945, Gary attended Clinton High School, graduating in 1963 and studied at Tennessee Technological University where he also played football. Upon graduation and following a move to Nashville, Gary married the love of his life, Shirley Anne Rich, on Aug. 31,1968. The couple later moved to Brentwood, where they raised their treasured children, Jennifer and Allen. Gary worked for many years in the mortgage industry. Seeking to share daily life with their family, Gary and Shirley relocated to Trussville, Ala., in 2013. Ever the big-hearted encourager, “Pappy” was often found cheering on his grandchildren at their various sporting events. He delighted most in time shared with family, and some of his happiest moments were spent gathered around a table enjoying a meal, listening to music, or playing a card game. Gary savored many holiday get-aways on Sanibel Island; he loved days spent by the sea, biking, exploring, and soaking up the sunshine.
Gary was a man of deep faith, and it was his faith in Jesus along with the faithful care of his wife that carried him as he bravely persevered through many years with Parkinson’s Disease. Even as his physical condition diminished, Gary held onto hope, keeping his eyes fixed on Jesus and running his race with endurance. Gary’s tender spirit, sly humor, warm hugs, and genuine affection touched all who had the gift of knowing him; he will be terribly missed.
Gary is survived by: Beloved wife of 52 years, Shirley; daughter, Jennifer and her husband Jeff of Trussville, Ala.; son, Allen and his wife Natalie of Lookout Mountain; cherished grandchildren, Jackson, Benjamin, William and Mary Fran Lamons and Evie, Mac, Thomas, and Gabby Jackson; and his adoring father, James Walter Jackson of Oak Ridge.
Gary was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mary Elizabeth Jackson.
There was a family memorial service Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Faith Community Fellowship where Gary was a member.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends please consider contributing to The Parkinson’s Foundation (parkinson.org).
BENNIE L. COX
March 28, 2021
Bennie L. Cox, 92, Clinton, died March 28, 2021, at Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville, after a short illness.
He was born July 26, 1928, in the Hillvale Community.
Preceding him in death were: Parents, Roy L. Cox and Lissie Williams Cox Hafley; sisters, Mary Ruth Ensley and Josephine Wallace; and brother, Walter L. Cox.
He was a 1947 graduate of Norris High School where he was captain of the varsity basketball team. He and his wife, Mary Alice McGhee, were married Oct. 21, 1949. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Camp Pendleton, Calif., and was a Korean War Veteran.
A member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church, he had served on the Administrative Council and as a trustee.
Special interest was woodcarving and oil painting.
He had been an automobile sale representative in Clinton since 1950. He was a Hall of Fame member of the Chevrolet Legion of Leaders, Truck Sales Honor Club and Chevrolet’s Mark of Excellence rewards program. He retired from Fox Chevrolet Dec. 31, 2011.
Survivors include: Wife; daughter, Leigh Ann and her husband Stephen Payne of Clinton; nieces and nephews; and a special brother-in-law, Eddie L. McGhee and wife Kay, of Clinton.
Family and friendscalled at their convenience from noon – 4 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
The family will have a private graveside service with the Rev. Billy Kurtz officiating and full military honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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