JoAnn Wallace Porter
April 20, 2026
JoAnn Wallace Porter passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, at the age of 95 at Woodlands Post Acute (formerly The Waters of Clinton) in Clinton.
She was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Anderson County to Glenn and Myrtle Wallace. Her family lived in the Andersonville and Clinton areas, where she attended Glen Alpine Elementary School and graduated from Norris High School in 1949. JoAnn married her husband, Ralph, on May 16, 1953, and they were residents of Norris for more than 67 years.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she was a longtime member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, and watching University of Tennessee sports and Atlanta Braves baseball. JoAnn was known as an excellent cook and baker. She loved attending her grandchildren’s dance and sporting events, and nothing brought a smile faster than seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wally and Kay Porter of Clinton; daughter, Penny (Porter) Crabtree of Clinton; grandchildren, Samuel G. Porter and wife, Susan, of Signal Mountain, Aaron K. Porter and wife, Lynnsey, of Jefferson City, Kaylee (Crabtree) Keck and husband, Tyler, of Norris, and Rachel (Crabtree) Harris and husband, Logan, of Morristown; great-grandchildren, Addison and Emily Porter, Elearie, Ilah and Jett Porter, Kasen and Kamden Keck, and much anticipated Harper June Harris; niece, Melanie (McWane) Grant and husband, David, and their sons, Jack and Andrew; brother-in-law, Robert Porter; nephew Tommy; nieces, Tammy, Carol (Porter) Long and Susan (Porter) Bowling; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Ralph Dean Porter; parents, Glenn and Myrtle Wallace; father-in-law, J.D. Porter and wife, Ilah; sister, June McWane and husband, Luke; brothers-in-law, Vaughn Porter, Gordon Porter, David Porter and wife, Betty; sister-in-law, Beverly Porter; son-in-law, Richie Crabtree; and granddaughter, Rebecca Crabtree.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Meadow View Senior Living, Shalom Hospice, and The Waters of Clinton for their thoughtful care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of JoAnn to the Norris Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1090, Norris, TN 37828. Checks may be made payable to “Citizens in Support of Norris Police and Fire” or “CSNPF.”
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. The funeral followed. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Norris Memorial Gardens.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home of Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Margie Joann (Brady) Berney
April 20, 2026
Margie Joann (Brady) Berney, 89, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She loved the Lord and was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church. She was a 1955 graduate of Norris High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Ona Brady; brother, Bruce Brady Jr.; and sister, Florence Brady.
She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Jack Berney; daughters, Jackie Horner and husband Ronnie, and Lori Norris and husband Joe; grandchildren, Joshua Norris and wife Jessica, Jennifer Archer and husband Floyd, Rachael Holt, Jessica Hayes and husband Jacob, Elisha Grubb and husband Nick, and April Swindle and husband Patrick; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and a blessing to everyone. She will be remembered for her love of the Lord and her family.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Smoky Mountain Hospice for its care.
Friends and family stopped by Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Family and friends met at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery for a noon graveside service, with the Revs. Joe Norris and Ronnie Horner officiating.
M.F. Langley
April 19, 2026
M.F. Langley went to be with her Heavenly Father April 19, 2026. She was born on May 24, 1944, her husband, Ron Langley, was by her side when she passed. Private arrangements to be sent at a later date.
Billy Jean Evans
April 19, 2026
Billy Jean Evans, 90, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born Nov. 10, 1935, to Leland and Lois Evans.
Bill was a dedicated husband and father who was known for building many of the community’s offices, churches and schools. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing local lakes and traveling to Canada.
He is survived by his daughter, Christie Sheriff; son, Darrell Evans; son-in-law, Jeff Sheriff; daughter-in-law, Celeste Evans; grandchildren, Brianna Vinyard, Evan MacIntyre and Whitley McLaughlin; great-grandchildren, Noah Vinyard, Ellis and Reese MacIntyre; brothers, Hugh Von Evans, Kenneth Evans, Tommy Evans, Jimmy Evans and Ronald Evans; special friends, Denise Sissom, Jeannie Gregory and Lori Brown; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Evans; parents, Leland and Lois Evans; brothers, Clifford Evans, twin Bob Evans, Donald Evans and Larry Evans.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. The funeral followed in the chapel.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Stephen Doyle Cottrell
April 16, 2026
Stephen Doyle Cottrell of Clinton passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026.
He was born June 14, 1951, in Oak Ridge to Woodrow D. Cottrell and Lenora M. Matheson Cottrell.
He retired from TVA after 35 years of service as a wildlife biologist.
Steve loved hunting and fishing, was a porch picker and was an avid outdoorsman.
He enjoyed playing the fiddle and other musical instruments, and he performed at Old Timers Day at Cades Cove, the Dogwood Arts Festival, the WDVX Blue Plate Special and the local Cas Walker Show.
He is survived by his son, Ryan Cottrell; brother, Gary Cottrell and wife Theresa; nephew, Joshua Cottrell; and nieces, Emily Cottrell, Kaitlyn Cottrell and Mary Grace Cottrell.
A celebration of life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 24, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with services to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ASPCA, a cause Steve avidly supported.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proudly serving the Cottrell family.
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Carl Edward Brown
April 6, 2026
Carl Edward Brown, 70, of Clinton passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1955, in Oliver Springs to Bill and Bessie Ward Brown.
Carl was a longtime member of Norris First Baptist Church and will be dearly missed by those who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by his brothers, John L. Brown (JoAnn) and William Brown (Bobbie); sister, Zenna Bailey (Earl); special helpmates, Jenny Elkins and Phyllis Williams; and several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation. The funeral followed with the Rev. Ricky Bailey officiating.
A graveside service followed at Browns Flat Cemetery.
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Carole Marie Beltz
March 30, 2026
Carole Marie Beltz passed away peacefully from this life, surrounded by loved ones, on March 30, 2026, at the age of 77. She was a cherished mother, sister, grandmother and friend, and will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
Born Aug. 11, 1948, in Royal Oak, Michigan, Carole grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan. She enjoyed life on a small farm, surrounded by animals, fields and ponds. She was the youngest and only daughter of four children.
As she grew older, she spent her afternoons riding horses at a neighbor’s home. One of her favorite stories involved being thrown from a large horse into a manure pile, resulting in a broken wrist — and another scolding from her father for riding without a saddle. Carole often said her childhood was a dream come true and that she could not have asked anything more or for better parents.
Throughout her life, Carole enjoyed reading by the river, walking on the Song Bird Trail, attending live music events, spending time with her animals, and sharing time with family and friends. She especially loved living in Norris, where many knew her from her years delivering the Norris Bulletin. She had a deep love for country music, particularly the music of Keith Urban. Her favorite song, “You’ll Think of Me,” was playing softly in the background when she met Jesus. Carole attended numerous concerts and was known as her daughter’s concert buddy, travel partner and best friend. If you saw Sarah, you saw Carole.
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Miceli and husband, Michael, and their children, Hailey, Rachel and Dominic; and her son, Jeremy Beltz and wife, Jamie, and their children, Jordan, Tyler, Kali, Collin, Kaden and Carson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart Marcus Beltz Jr.; her parents, Harvey and Mildred Vachon; and her brothers, Don, Dick and Larry Vachon.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Corner Spot in Norris. Family and friends are invited to drop in, share memories, enjoy food and drink, and honor Carole’s memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Norris Animal Shelter, reflecting her lifelong love of animals.
Although she is gone from our sight, her love and light will remain with us always. Carole will forever be in our hearts.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Tom N. Shattuck
March 27, 2026
Tom N. Shattuck, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away March 27, 2026, at his home at the age of 90 after a brief illness.
Tom grew up in Clinton, the son of Jack and Margaret Shattuck. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1953, where he was the Dragons’ first T-formation quarterback, and earned all-East Tennessee honors.
He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in mining engineering. He worked as chief engineer at the Wind-rock coal mine for several years, then briefly at TVA before becoming an independent coal mine owner and operator. After retiring, he served as a consultant with Melton Engineering in Middlesboro and was chief engineer on the pilot test bore for the Cumberland Gap tunnels.
Tom was active in civic affairs, serving as the first chairman of the Bell County Tourism Commission and also as chairman of the Bell County Historical Society. He and his wife, Barbara, founded and developed the Bell County Museum in the former Andrew Carnegie Library building in Middlesboro. He also wrote a tour guide and historic survey of the Cumberland Gap, Middlesboro and Pineville area that went through five editions.
He obtained official scientific confirmation that Middlesboro was built in the crater of a prehistoric meteor strike.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Shattuck; daughter, Keely Shattuck; brother, John Shattuck; and sister, Sabra Appleby.
He is survived by his sons, David Shattuck of Lexington, Kentucky, and Peter Shattuck of Tampa, Florida; daughters-in-law, Jenny Shattuck and Angela Shattuck; brother, Jerry Shattuck of Clinton; sister, Penny Naravan of San Rafael, California; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 18 at Shumate Funeral Home in Middlesboro.
