BETTY F. WALKER
October 1, 2020
Betty F. Walker, 87, Knoxville, a great loving mother passed away at her home Oct. 1, 2020, after a courageous battle with vascular dementia.
Betty was a member of South Clinton Baptist Church and the Red Hats society. She retired from Martin Marietta/Y-12 as a group leader after 29 years of service. She was a pianist for two different church’s in the Solway community, one in Anderson County, played in the Dulcimer Group at Grace Baptist Church in Knoxville, and played the piano for several quartets.
Betty also sang and played in a trio with her sisters, Loetta Fraker Hopson and Francis Foust Householder, at the Anderson County Singing Convention and other churches.
She was preceded in death by: Loving husband of 61 years, William A. “Bill” Walker; parents, Claude and Beatrice Fraker; sister, Jewel Dean Ault.
She is survived by: Son, William “Chuck” Walker of Knoxville; sister, Loetta Fraker Hopson of Athens; special friend, Peggy Loy of South Clinton Baptist Church, who sent her courageous cards and was always calling Betty during her illness.
The family would like to thank the University of Tennessee Hospice; outstanding nurse, Patrick Moore; home health aides, Amanda Throckmorton and Stephanie Parrish; Chaplain, Bill Scott; social worker, Helen Wilkens; and the nurses her son, Chuck, called in the middle of the night and weekends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her funeral service will follow in the chapel with the Rev. Roger Pugh officiating.
Betty’s graveside will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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GERALDINE WRIGHT
October 1, 2020
Geraldine Wright, 75, Lake City, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at her home.
She was born Nov. 24, 1944, to the late Raymond and Ellen Robbins Shoun in Lafollette. She enjoyed cooking when she was able. She also loved children and was a longtime beloved member of Willowbrook Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and kept the nursery before her health failed. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: Husband, Donald Wright; brothers-in-law, Arthur Harness and Jim Herrell.
She is survived by: Children, Teresa Dawn Wright, Thomas Gene Wright, Noel Zintak and husband Chris; sisters, Pauline Harness, Carol Ann Wilson and husband Eddie, Shirley Herrell; grandchildren, Liam Alec Wright, Isaiah Byrge, Aiden Watzlawick; and lots of good friends.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City, with the funeral service follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Roger Leach officiating.
Family and friends will meet at the Oak Grove Cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, for her graveside service.
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CHERRY KAY (WHITACKER) ZIMMERMAN
September 29, 2020
Cherry Kay (Whitaker) Zimmerman Nov 28, 1947 - Sept 29, 2020. Love of my life, best friend, amazing mother, daughter, and friend to everyone.
Born in Corinth, Miss., but a long time East Tennessean, she lived in Claxton and attended Clinton High school, graduating class of 1965.
Daughter to Golburn “Roy” (deceased) and Mary “June” Whitaker.
Sister to Danny Whitaker.
Wife and best friend to Alan Zimmerman for the last 23 years.
Loved her bonus children and grandchildren as if they were her own. The glue that kept us together.
Please donate in her name to the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee https://www.cancersupportet.org.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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JULIA NELL FERRELL REEVES
September 20, 2020
Julia Nell Ferrell Reeves, 73, Clinton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was born April 16, 1947, to the late Roy and Lois Scott Wilson Ferrell in Big Stone Gap, Va.
he was a cosmetology instructor at Joseph’s Beauty School from 1969-1972. Julia was a secretary for the Guidance Counselling Department at Clinton High School. She was an avid stamper and enjoyed making crafts and cards. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by: Husband of 51 years, Don Reeves; daughter, Suzzanne Kramer and husband Todd of Knoxville; sister, Audrey Dorton and husband Dan of Hopewell, Va.; and other beloved family and friends.
A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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ELMER TAYLOR
September 19, 2020
Elmer Taylor passed away Sept. 19, 2020, having lived a full life of 95 years.
He was born April 22, 1925. He was a World War II veteran, retired from BellSouth after 35 years, and was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by: Wife, Hellen Keith Taylor; parents, Oscar and Julia Taylor; sisters, Mary Harless, Hazel McKinney, Carrie Taylor, and Stella Lowe; brothers, Arvile, Homer, and Woodrow; and grandson, Taylor Brooks.
Survived by: Son, Lynn and wife Beverly; daughter, Janice Brooks and husband Kent; grandsons, Mark Taylor and wife Laura, Eric Taylor and wife Kim; granddaughters, Kari Guenther and husband Marcus, Kristen Hooper and husband Ryan; great-granddaughters, Emma Taylor, Julia Taylor, Kaitlyn Taylor, and Lily Hooper; and great-grandson Luke Hooper.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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EUGENE GALLAHER
September 18, 2020
Eugene Gallaher, 68, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side Sept. 18, 2020, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on Jan. 24, 1952, in Clinton. He worked at ORGDP (K-25), Boeing Manufacturing Company, and CNS (Y-12).
Eugene was a member of Overcoming Believers Church and actively involved in Healing of the Land, The Change Center of OBC, and Boys to Men. He was also a member of the Gadson Chapel Lodge #33, Prince Hall Mason, where he was Pastmaster and current Senior Deacon. He served as president of the Green McAdoo Cultural Center.
Eugene enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed his pets and working in his yard. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and being in the great outdoors. No adventure was too big for Eugene. Eugene was someone who always thought of others before himself.
He was preceded in death by: Mother, Ethel Gallaher; father, Ed Myers; stepfather, Jack Hill; great-grandson, JuanJuan Lightfoot; sisters, Anna Lee Griffin and Glenna Hill; brothers, Arthur Gallaher and Ronnie Hill; sister-in-law, Beulah Soles Wells and brother-in-law, James Ernest Griffin.
Survived by: Wife of 45 years, Mattie “Moore” Dawson Gallaher; sons, Scottie Eugene Gallaher, Jason Alexander Gallaher, and DeAndre Simone Thomas; grandchildren, Shayla Reeves, Brittany Wallace, Tyler Gallaher, Rhyquasia Hurd, Jaylen Hayden, Janee Hayden, Jason Gallaher, Tianna “Desiree” Gallaher, Kyleigh Gallaher, Xavier Gallaher, Monisha Thomas, Samone Drewjuan Thomas “Bunny,” DeAndre Thomas “Petey,” Yalana Thomas, Dalayah Truitt, Camryn Ward, Jamerica Johnson, Cejoya Tate; great-grandchildren, Serenity Wallace, Awgust Henry, Ja’Coriea Ezell; sisters, Sue (Vert) Jones, Joyce (Larry) Woods, Georgia (George) Reed, Wanda Myers, Jacqueline Hill, Kathy Myers, and Willie (Leonard) Butler; brother, James Hill; sisters-in-law, Wilima Ursery and Lois Sharp; daughters-in-law, Tamara Hayden and Alicia Pence; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A graveside service, with Pastor Daryl W. Arnold officiating, was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell.
Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the family of Eugene Gallaher.
ALINE COLE FOSTER
September 17, 2020
Aline Cole Foster, 92, Clinton, passed away peacefully at Norris Health and Rehab early Thursday morning, Sept. 17, 2020.
Aline was born in Norris on Aug. 29, 1928, to the late William R. Cole and Jamaica Bell (Adkins) Cole.
Aline grew up in Tennessee and spent her entire life in the Clinton community. Aline was married to the late Wayne Foster and never stopped counting the years they would have been married, exceeding 60 years.
Aline is survived by: Son, Jeff and her daughter-in-law (who she considered a daughter) Cyndie Foster.
She was preceded in death by: Parents; husband; three sisters, Mildred Rusher, Bertha Seiber, Irene Butler; and one brother, Owen Cole; and one sister-in-law, Opal Cole.
Many extended family members are still living including Glen Onard Austin, Jane Goins and family, Brenda Witt and family from Maryville.
Aline worked for years at the Magnet Mills in Clinton as a looper and found lifelong friends Lou Davis, Anne Minga and dearest friend Betty Stooksbury at the mill.
Aline took great pride in her lawn and her late life hobbies were picking up all the sticks in her yard and piling them up, and until she was about 86 she mowed her own lawn for the most part. Special thanks to two of the best neighbors, Bobby Meredith and Brian Foster who, without being asked, helped mom keep her yard looking pristine.
No one will miss her more than me, her only son, Jeff. For years every night we talked at 11 p.m. to say goodnight and make sure she was okay. For years every Friday was lunch at mom’s where she cooked fried chicken or soup beans, or black eyed peas. I fondly remember these times. In her later years we went to Bethel together and she loved going with me to the place she truly felt at home.
Mom would never let me say goodbye to her, felt it was bad luck, so I end this tribute to my sweet mother by saying – See you later mom, Jeff.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
Funeral services will be held following visitation with Dr. Darryl Taylor officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at Bethel Church Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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EDNA BLAIR
September 15, 2020
Edna Y. Blair, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Clinton Sept. 15, 2020.
She was a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Buford Blair; parents, John and Eva York; one sister; and four brothers.
She is survived by: Children, Judy (Carl) Ridenour, Patsy (Steve) Garner, Eva Blair, Charlotte Greenlee, Mickey (Larry) Underwood, and Tommy (Laura) Blair; grandchildren, Kennie Garner, Carlton Ridenour, and Toni Blair; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Jasmine, Kaiden, and Harrison; special friend, Steve Pyatt.
The family held a private service Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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