WILLIAM H. ATTERSON
November 25, 2020
William H. Atterson, 90, was born in Clarkrange. He departed peacefully Nov. 25, 2020.
At the age of 17 Mr. Attison enlisted in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper, 11th Airborne, was stationed in occupied Japan. His career included employment at Magnet Mills, Clinton, and also Miami Children’s Center, Maumee, Ohio, retiring in 1986 and moving to Tennessee. Mr. Atterson had been a resident of Florida since 1999.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Walter and Florence Atterson; brother James.
Mr. Atterson will be most sadley missed by: Loving wife of 52 years, Luann; sons, William H. and Lucretia, Christopher; grandchildren, John Atterson and wife Elaine, Michael Atterson, Brittany Tipton and husband Josh, Oakley Atterson and wife Bokeuim, Sare Roberts and husband Josh, Emily Moore and husband Alex
There will be a family memorial to honor their loved one at a later date.
Brewer & Sons Funeral Home in Spring Hill, Fla., is honored to serve the family of William Atterson.
Please leave memories or condolence at brewerfuneral.com.
KENNETH ERVON REAVES
November 24, 2020
Kenneth Ervon Reaves, 70, Knoxville, went home to be with the Jesus Nov. 24, 2020.
He was born May 26, 1950, in Knoxville, at Ft. Sanders Hospital to the late Sam and Thelma Reaves. He graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton and attended LMU in Harrogate. He retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge on July 30, 2003.
He loved his family, his dogs, Thor and Loki, and the University of Tennessee Volunteers. His biggest joy was caring for his church, especially the grounds and the cemetery. Members would ask sometimes why he would mow the pastor’s yard when it was not his responsibility….he’d say, “I do it so he has more time to be in God’s word to study.” God gave him a ministry of caring for elderly members of his community who had no one else to care for their landscaping. He mowed for people from 40 to 99 who loved his work but most of all they loved his visits. He did so many things for so many others, he was a quiet man, and touched each person he came in contact with in a unique and special way. However, someone very special to him sent a message to the family that summed him up so sweetly: “He loved you very much if he knew you and I could not be more thankful for his love and humor in my life and just for all of who he is. It was a blessing to grow up around him and I will miss him dearly.” As we all will.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law, A.C. DeCosta and Claude Clapp.
He is survived by: Loving wife, Elizabeth Jane Cook Reaves; daughters, Penny Wright and husband Chris of Clinton, and April Mynatt and husband Chris of Clinton; sons, Randy Reaves of Clinton, Ronny Reaves of Clinton, Chris Kelso and wife Megan of Maryville, and Jimmy Kelso and wife Rebekah of Maryville; grandchildren, Rebecca Wright of Columbia, Connor Wright of Clinton, Amanda Mynatt of Powell, Chelsey Mynatt of Knoxville, Cody Mynatt of Powell, Casey Mynatt of Powell, Sam Reaves of Clinton, Michael Shane Streeter and Jessica Kuenstler-Streeter of Winnie, Texas, Ronald McCaffrey of Union City, Kevin McCaffrey of Union City, Jacob Kelso of Maryville, Chayse Medainel of Maryville, and Elizabeth Decker of Holland, OH; great grandchildren, Keleigh McCaffrey, Cadence McCaffrey, Makenzie McCaffrey, Branden McCaffrey, Allison McCaffrey, Summer Angel Millsap, Christian Millsap, Zaidon Robbins, Anabelle Mynatt, Jedediah Mynatt-O’Neal, Ava McCaffrey, Cameron McCaffrey, Kendra McCaffrey, Logan McCaffrey, and Michael Wesley Streeter; sisters, Sharon Clapp of Clinton, Nancy DeCosta of Knoxville, Karen Tilley and husband Carlos of Andersonville; sister-in-law, Shannon Wallace and husband the Rev. Donny Wallace of Andersonville; brother-in-law, David Marcum and wife Whitney of Oak Ridge; seven nieces; eight nephews; five great-nieces; seven great-nephews; four great-great-nephews; and two great-great-nieces.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow in the chapel with the Rev. Larry Pugh officiating.
His graveside will follow at Black Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
JoANN CLOWSER LAMBERT
November 24, 2020
A woman of God, a wife, a mother, a momaw - JoAnn Clowser Lambert, 76, Clinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
JoAnn was born April 8, 1944, to the late Adam and Geraldine Clowser, and she lived her life in the faith of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. JoAnn worked 16 years in the service of Dr. Max Zolman, Optometrist in Walmart of Powell.
In addition to her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by: Husband, Daniel Keith Lambert Sr.; grandson, Craig Steven DuFour Jr.; sisters Brenda Dalton and Patricia Davis; and brother Gary.
JoAnn is survived by: Daughters, Michell Womble and husband Vince of Jacksonville, Fla., Kelley Lambert of Cocoa, Fla., Danni Lambert and husband Bo of Maryville; sons, Daniel Lambert Jr. of Clinton, Shane Lambert and wife LaVonda of Heiskell, and Shawn Lambert and wife Tera of Knoxville; grandchildren, Amanda Lapine and husband Jeff, Daniel Wiles and wife Holly, Robert Schmidt and wife Whitney, Marshall Hatfield, Joseph Schmidt, Brandon Lambert, Hunter Lambert, Haygan Lambert, and Logan Lambert; great-grandchildren, Derek Wiles, Judah Schmidt, Dustin Lapine, and Lydia Schmidt.
Momaw - Your kids, grandkids, and greats love and miss you but, with joy, know that you are in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen!
A ceremony will be held at the graveside at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at East Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery, 2200 East Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville.
Online condolences for the family may be expressed at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
THOMAS 'MARK' ALDERSON
November 23, 2020
Thomas “Mark” Alderson, 63, Clinton went to be with his heavenly Father Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
Mark was born June 13, 1957, in Knoxville, the son of Tom and Carmetia Bennett Alderson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by father-in-law, Kyle Shepherd.
Mark served as deacon at First Baptist Church of Clinton. He served his community well on the County Commission for 20 years; serving as Mayor of Anderson county and serving on Charter Commission.
Mark retired from ORNL Fire Department where he served as a firefighter and EMT for more than 36 years. He loved being outdoors, camping, fishing and spending time with his family and spoiling his grandkids.
Mark was a beloved husband, daddy and a loving Poppie!
He is survived by: Wife of 40 years, Kandi Shepherd Alderson; daughter, Katie Phillips and companion Scott Page; son, Johnathan Alderson and fiancé Erin Rogers; grandchildren, Abby, Lucas, Zachary and Eric; and mother-in-law, Kathryn Shepherd.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and limitations, a private family funeral will be held.
Family and friends are invited to meet for a graveside service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton with Dr. Danny Chisholm officiating.
The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to First Baptist church, in care of the Christian Service Center, PO Box 268, Clinton, TN 37717.
Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
An on-line guestbook can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.
GLENN AUSTIN SILVER
November 22, 2020
Glenn Austin Silver, 81 of the Batley community, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020.
He was born Sept. 26, 1939, in Marion, N.C. Glenn moved to Oak Ridge in 1944 and graduated from Oak Ridge High School, Class of 1957. In 1958 he married the love of his life, Shirley Norene Jett. He enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for four years as a helicopter mechanic on the USS Yorktown. Glenn later attended University of Tennessee where he earned his bachelor of science degree in 1968. He worked for TVA as a mechanical engineer, retiring after 30 years. Glenn lived a life of Christian virtue leaving a legacy of generosity to numerous people including those he did not know. He loved to read and watch old westerns. He was an avid automobile enthusiast who loved collecting and restoring cars.
Glenn was preceded in death by: Parents, J.D. and Hessie Silver; brother, Carroll Silver.
Glenn is survived by: Wife of 62 years, Shirley Jett Silver of Batley; children, Christopher Silver and Brittany Bowman of Batley, Devonne Silver Moore and Roger Savage of Knoxville; grandsons, Noah Silver of Cleveland and Ray McClung of Harriman; granddaughter, Morgan Silver of Cleveland; great-grandson, Louie McClung of Knoxville; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Batley Baptist Church. Funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. with Brother Luke Kidwell officiating. Burial is immediately follow at Batley Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are accepted but memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Tennessee, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Silver family. www.Sharpfh.com.
SHIRLEY KATE ASHLEY
October 31, 2020
Shirley Kate Ashley, 79, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge.
Shirley was an LPN at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge for many years and was born Sept. 4, 1941, in Swan Lake, Ky.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Albert Ashley; and parents, J.W. and Sarah Bays.
The family will received friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following.
Her graveside followed at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
GERALDINE 'JEWEL' JOHNSON
October 31, 2020
Geraldine “Jewel” Johnson, 87, Cumming, Ga., formerly of Lake City, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Bonny Blue, Va., to the late Oscar and Maggie White Braden. She enjoyed attending University of Tennessee football games, and Lady Vols basketball games.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: Husband, William “Billy” Johnson; son, Gary Lee Johnson and his wife Sharon; sisters, Blanche Carden, Mildred Ward, Whiz Howard, and Anna Belle Padgett; brothers Le Braden, David Braden, and Burl Braden
She is survived by: Daughter, Anita Johnson Schnupp and husband Steve of Cumming, Ga.; son, Greg Johnson and wife Vicki of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Kevin Johnson and wife Angie of Trenton, Ohio, Jody Johnson Romero and husband Aaron of Cincinnati, Ohio, Michael Johnson and wife Molly of Crestview, Ky., Amy Johnson Taylor of Batavia, Ohio, and Will Schnupp of Dallas, Texas; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brooke, Brittany, Andrew, Savannah Jo, Xavier, Camdin, Makhi, and Jaxon; great-great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Sawyer; several nieces and nephews.
The family will have a graveside service at 2:15 p.m, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
EDNA IRWIN
October 30, 2020
Edna Irwin, 97, Clinton, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Clinto.
She enjoyed piece quilting and flower gardening. She also loved working in church when she was able, and spending time with her family. Edna was a loving wife and aunt. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton.
Edna was preceded in death by: Parents, William Henderson and Lula (Cooper) Henderson; husband, Milas Irwin; sister, Helen Ridenour; brothers, Tony Henderson, Howard Henderson, George Henderson, and W.L. Henderson.
She is survived by: Sister-in-law, Bonnie Henderson of Clinton; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Claire Lee Lumpkin of Clinton, Freda Keith of Clinton, June Dotson of Clinton.
Family and friends called at their convenience from 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary.
Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at Crawford Cemetery in Oak Ridge, with the Rev. Mike Thompson and the Rev. Gary Swaggerty officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
