Tommy Edwin Moles
October 16, 2026
Tommy Edwin Moles, 88, of Andersonville passed away peacefully Oct. 16, 2026. He was a longtime member of Lone Mountain Baptist Church.
Tommy proudly served his country in both the U.S. Air Force and the Navy Reserve. He served four years in the Air Force as an airman first class, working as a mechanic in Reno, Nevada, and Okinawa, Japan. He later joined the Navy Reserve, where he served for more than 20 years as a member of the Seabees Naval Construction Battalion. His service included being called to active duty in Saudi Arabia during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
In addition to his military service, Tommy worked as a butcher for East Tennessee Packing House and as a sheet-metal worker. He spent most of his civilian career at Y-12 in Oak Ridge, where he eventually retired.
Tommy was a devoted family man and a proud patriot who deeply loved his family and his country. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. Intelligent and wise, he was always reading about and observing the world around him. He knew something about just about everything — and he was never short on opinions! His heart, however, was even bigger than his opinions, and he was generous to those he loved.
Tommy enjoyed family gatherings, shooting and working at the sawmill with his boys, collecting antiques, visiting with friends, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and watching the sunset from the glider in his front yard. Above all, Tommy leaves behind a lasting testimony of faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ollie Moles; sisters, Betty Reagan, Thelma Hickman, Lois Phillips and Carrie Humphrey; and son, Adam Moles.
He is survived by his wife, Gayle Moles; sister, Marie Cole; brother, Ralph Moles (Nellie); sons, Tommy Moles (Traci), Eddie Moles (Robin), Jason Moles (Stephanie), Matt Moles (Lisa) and Josh Moles (Jade); grandchildren, JR Moles, Brittany Moles, Whittany Youtsey, Caleb Jacks, Josh Moles, Mikayla Moles, Jordan Phillips, Sadie Moles and Jesse Clowers; six precious great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
The family would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff at Ben Atchley Veterans’ Home and the UT Hospice nursing team for the compassionate care they provided to Tommy and his family. The family is especially grateful to Christina of Ben Atchley Veterans’ Home and Katrina of UT Hospice, who consistently went above and beyond in providing care and support. May God bless each of you tenfold for your kindness.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Emory Valley Baptist Church. The funeral will follow, with the Rev. Doug Fielden and Matt Moles officiating.
A graveside service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Betty L. Davis Shorter
October 16, 2026
Betty L. Davis Shorter, 100, of Clinton went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
She was born May 16, 1926, in her grandmother’s home on Hinds Creek Road in Heiskell. She was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton and a devout Christian.
Betty attended Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, and Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, before marrying William C. “Bill” Shorter on Oct. 19, 1946.
She worked for Stone & Webster Engineering during the Manhattan Engineer District era and later spent more than 30 years working for the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge before retiring.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Bill Shorter; parents, Owen and Lucy Davis; daughter, Linda McKamey; son-in-law, Daniel McBee; grandson, Danny Chad Crowey; and sister, Wanda Disney.
She is survived by her daughters, Diane Skeens and husband, Stephen, of Andersonville, and Teresa McBee of Norris; son-in-law, Robert McKamey of Clinton; grandchildren, Bryan Walker and wife, Sue, of Clinton, Robert Walker of Clinton, Donna Abel and husband, Sean, of Cordova, Tennessee, Julie Byrd and Ronnie Clowers of Rocky Top, Chad Crowley and wife, Heather, of Clinton, and Kristi Anderson and husband, Joshua, of Clinton; stepgrandson, Scott McBee and wife, Jennifer, of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Alexis Seiber, Zachary Walker, TJ Seals, Caleb Walker, Ian Abel, Jackson Malady, Aiden Walker, Asher Anderson, Carly McBee and Stefan Crowley; stepgreat-grandchildren, Shanna Jarnigan, Katelyn McBee, Jackson McBee and Greyson McBee; and great-great-grandchildren, Easton Seiber, RayLee Seiber and Zykeius Brooms.
She is also survived by her sisters, Pat Jones of Southlake, Texas, and Doris Miller of Seymour, Tennessee; brother-in-law, Jim Disney of Knoxville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family extends a special thank-you to the employees at Meadow View Assisted Living for the kindness and compassionate care they provided Betty during the 15 months she lived there.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. The funeral followed at 7 p.m. Pastor David Seiber officiated.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
Martha Bonn Davis Stringfield
October 10, 2026
Martha Bonn Davis Stringfield, a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church and a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born Feb. 12, 1939, Martha lived a life filled with love, strength and devotion to her family. She was a woman whose love knew no bounds, whose heart was always open and whose presence brought comfort to those fortunate enough to know her. She was the kind of woman who would do anything for the people she loved, always willing to listen, offer encouragement and give of herself without hesitation.
Martha shared 68 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Jack Stringfield, building a lifetime of memories, love and family together. Her greatest treasures in life were her family and the special bonds she shared with each of them.
Martha’s strength was something truly special. Even through life’s hardest seasons, her love for her family never wavered. She taught those around her the importance of family, the value of kindness and the beauty of loving others wholeheartedly.
Her legacy is measured not in years alone, but in the generations she helped shape, the lives she touched and the love she leaves behind.
Martha’s earthly journey has come to an end, but the love she planted in the hearts of her family will never fade. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, strength and devotion that will continue to shine for years to come.
Those Who Preceded Her in Death
In addition to her husband, Jack Stringfield, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Mary Herrell; sisters, Hazel Ruble and Una Lunsford; and brothers, Louis Davis and Wayne Davis.
Those Left to Cherish Her Memory
She leaves behind her loving brothers, Raymond (Betsy) Davis and Jimmy Davis; her sister, Betty Jean Davis; and her sister-in-law, Juanita Davis.
Her loving daughters, Glenna (Doug) Engle, Mitzi (Robert Jr.) Walker, and Joyce (Rocky) Brown, will forever hold their mother close in their hearts.
She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, April (Marty) Harbin, Jackie (Tim) Pyle, Bridget (Randy) Jones, and Tyler Walker, Rocky Brown Jr. along with her beloved great-grandchildren, Kelsea (Seth) Hatmaker, Drake (Kenadi) Pyle, Khloe (Nick) Moog, Caden Pyle, Chase Harbin, and Khloe Wilkerson.
Each of them carries a piece of her heart, her wisdom and the unconditional love she gave so freely.
Though Martha may no longer be by their sides, she will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her.
Her love will continue through every generation, and her memory will always be a blessing to the family she cherished so dearly.
Jones Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Martha Bonn Stringfield.
Gordon Wayne Cagle Jr.
October 4, 2026
With great sadness and much love, the Cagle family announces the passing of Gordon Wayne Cagle Jr. of Clinton on Oct. 4, 2026. He was 83.
Gordon will be deeply missed by his brother Roy Cagle; son, Dawson Wayne Cagle; daughter, Davilyn Cagle Huffaker, and her husband, Michael James Huffaker; granddaughter, Eiley Jane Huffaker; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Berry Cagle; brother, James Harvey Cagle; and parents, Gordon Wayne Cagle Sr. and Mildred Dawson Cagle.
The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at First Baptist Church in Clinton. A funeral followed at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Terry Baker officiating.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Ouachita Cemetery in Donaldson, Arkansas, where Gordon will be laid to rest alongside his wife, Carolyn.
Funeral arrangements and remembrances are being handled by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton (www.holleygamble.com) and Smith Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (www.smithfamilycares.com).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you take a walk in the woods and think of Gordon on his eternal hunt for wildflowers, waterfalls and more firewood.
Memorial donations also may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.
Viola Rebecca Parker Adams
October 4, 2026
Viola Rebecca Parker Adams, 97, of Claxton passed away Oct. 4, 2026.
She was born Nov. 19, 1928, in Damascus, Virginia. Viola was an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan and a talented quilter. She was a member of South Clinton Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 11 siblings.
She is survived by her husband of 79 years, George “Bill” Adams; son, Bill Adams (Sandy) of Clinton; daughters, Suzanne Lynch (Jim) of Strawberry Plains, Connie Chase (Harry) of Louisville, Kentucky, and Becky Ward (Scott) of Dalton, Georgia; grandchildren, Mark Browning (Heidy), Sarah Browning, Robin Adams, Jared Adams, Harrison Chase, Colin Chase (Alyssa), Nathan Ward (Lindsay), Michael Ward (Krystina) and Rachel Carlson (Zach); four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Claxton Volunteer Fire Department.
Denise Marie Dziura
October 3, 2026
Denise Marie Dziura, 68, of Andersonville passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
Born Dec. 15, 1957, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Charles and Josephine Dziura, who preceded her in death.
Denise was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norris. She found great joy in the simple things in life, especially reading, gardening, spending time with her beloved cats and enjoying occasional visits to the famous Big Ed’s Pizza. During her years living in Key West, Florida, she worked as a chef, and her love of cooking remained a cherished part of her life.
Denise had a warm and welcoming spirit and made friends easily wherever she went. She was naturally social, enjoyed the company of others and had a way of making people feel at home. Above all, she possessed a pure and genuinely good soul — a rare and beautiful quality that those who knew and loved her will always remember.
She will be greatly missed by her siblings, Dotty Hotin and husband, Dan, of Manchester, New Hampshire, Diane Humphrey and husband, Doug, of Andersonville, Cathy Morin and husband, Rick, of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Chuck Dziura and wife, Debbie, of Penacook, New Hampshire; special friends, Heather, Sherri, Jimmy and Sally; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends whom she loved dearly.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Family and friends gathered at New Home Baptist Church in Andersonville for a funeral honoring Denise at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, with the Rev. Brian Riggs officiating.
In honor of Denise and her love for animals, memorial donations may be made to the Norris Animal Shelter at 865-494-7645 or to a local animal shelter of the donor’s choice.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proud to have served the Dziura family.
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Betty Sue Liles Braden
October 1, 2026
Betty Sue Liles Braden, 72, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Diversicare of Oak Ridge.
Betty was born June 16, 1954, in Loudon, Tennessee, to Sanders Liles Jr. and Ivarine Scarbrough Liles.
She is survived by her husband, G.L. Braden; sons, Lee Braden and Kevin Braden and wife, Nicole; daughter, Stephanie Slayback and husband, Richard; grandchildren, Shelby Shirley and husband, Dillion, and Chelsea Braden; great-grandchildren, Sutton and Suede Shirley; brother, Gary Liles; and sister, Sandra Liles Fine.
A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Black Oak Baptist Church in Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The family encourages friends to share memories of Betty and personal condolences through her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Oak Ridge is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.
Louisa Jane Lowe
September 30, 2026
Louisa Jane Lowe, a beloved member of the Norma community, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
Born Nov. 15, 1936, Louisa was the cherished daughter of Finley Carroll and Vianna Massengale. Her life was a testament to the love and kindness she freely shared with everyone she met.
Louisa was a woman of many talents and interests, known for her warm spirit and generous heart. She dedicated more than 30 years to teaching children’s Sunday school at Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church, a role that allowed her to touch the lives of countless young souls. Her dedication and passion for nurturing the next generation were evident in every lesson she taught.
A gifted quilter and crocheter, Louisa spent many joyful hours creating beautiful works of art with her hands. Her creations were not just items of beauty but were filled with the love and warmth she extended to all aspects of her life. Family and friends were often the grateful recipients of her lovingly crafted pieces, which will continue to serve as cherished reminders of her skill and affection.
Louisa shared a special bond with her husband, Hubert, with whom she enjoyed countless adventures. Together, they delighted in trips to Dollywood and cherished the peacefulness of excursion train rides. These experiences were not just about the destinations, but the precious time spent together, creating memories that would last a lifetime.
Known for her open heart and welcoming nature, Louisa never met a stranger. Her genuine love for people was evident in her everyday interactions, and she had a special ability to make everyone feel seen and valued. Her warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Louisa Jane Lowe’s legacy is one of love, compassion and unwavering faith. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends and the many lives she touched throughout her remarkable journey. She will be dearly missed, but her spirit and love will continue to inspire all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Louisa was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Lowe; daughter, Debra Lowe; and sister, Lucille German.
She is survived by her daughters, Diane Lowe Sherman and husband, Max, and Patricia Lowe Adkins; brothers, Steve Carroll and wife, Linda, and Clarence Carroll; grandchildren, Paul Sherman and wife, Karen, and Jennifer Sherman Betts and husband, Eston; and five great-grandchildren, Ethan Sherman, Ava Sherman, Isla Sherman, Nolan Betts and Remington Betts.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. The funeral service followed at 7 p.m.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Smoky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer Foundation in Louisa’s honor.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. holleygamble.com.
