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Watson G. Drinkwater, III

Watson G. Drinkwater III, 82, of Clinton passed away at his residence on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born June 12, 1941, in Norfolk, VA to the late Watson and Frances Drinkwater. Watson retired from K-25 as a mechanical instrument mechanic after 24 years of service and was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Throughout his life, he loved farming and was an avid outdoorsman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shelby Drinkwater of Clinton; son, Richard Drinkwater of AZ; sisters, Sharon Jarvis and husband Dale of VA, and Denise Milburn of NC; sister-in-law, Carol Lucas of VA; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. His graveside service will follow and will be private. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com

Bonnie Jean Dagley

Bonnie Jean Dagley, 91, passed away peacefully at Methodist Medical Center on March 19, 2024.

Born in Memphis, TN on Sep. 29, 1932, to Hiley Alexander and Flora Bell Smith. Bonnie is preceded in death by husband Vernon Eugene (Gene) Dagley and brothers James and Howard.

Bonnie is survived by sons, Wade, Douglas and Terry; brother, Donald; sister-in-law, Patsy; nephew, Todd; niece, Donna; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Bonnie and Gene were married in 1952, eventually settling in Clinton in 1962. She was a stay at home mom until all her children left home, then spent 27 years employed at Methodist Medical Center Oak Ridge, admissions department.

The family will received friends on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 5-6 p.m. and the funeral followed at Holly Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton, TN.

Bonnie was laid to rest Monday, March 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Norris Memorial Gardens.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve Bonnie’s family.

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Ralphine Malicoat

Ralphine Hawkins Malicoat, 75, of Rocky Top, formerly of Lafolllette, went home to be with her savior peacefully at her home on March 19th, 2024. She was a faithful member of Island Home Baptist Church. She was an assistant manager at Big Lots in Lafollette, Tennessee. She loved spending time with her family and shopping.

She is preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and LeOpal (Marlow) Hawkins; brothers, Daniel (Boone) Hawkins, David (Levi) Hawkins, and Genis and wife Robin Hawkins; sisters, Infant Betty Hawkins, Della and husband Marvin Kitzmiller, and Patsy (Lucy) Sandefur; brothers-in-law, Tom Gregg and Elmer Bell.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Ronnie Malicoat; sons, Steve Malicoat and wife Julie Malicoat of Rocky Top, Benny Malicoat and Evy of Oak Ridge, North Carolina; daughter, Jessica and husband Donald Hays of Rocky Top; grandchildren, Zach Malicoat, Noah Malicoat, Hunter Hays, Sara Malicoat, and Olivia Hays; honorary grandchildren, Samantha Melton, Alia Ashmore, Becca Smith; and grand-dog, Teddy Bear Malicoat. Great grandchild, Wesley Hays; brother, Rev. Jeff and Jeannie Hawkins of Rocky Top; sisters, Becky Quattlebaum and Lois Gregg, sister-in-law, Donna Hawkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

The Malicoat family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 from 5:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m. with funeral to follow at Jones Mortuary Chapel in Clinton, TN. with Rev. Dennis Galloway and Rev. Pete Lowe officiating. The Graveside service will be conducted on March 27th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Ralphine will be laid to rest at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice, Dr. Repine and staff for the support and care.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is honored to serve the family of Ralphine Malicoat.

Joshua Matthew Long

Joshua Matthew Long, 38, passed away on Saturday March 16, 2024, at his home in Knoxville Tennessee. 

Joshua loved his family. He was an outdoorsman and loved fishing. Joshua was also a very hard worker all his life. 

He is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Long; and grandparents, Norris and Jessie Long.

Joshua is survived by his father, Norris long and Vicki of Clinton TN; mother, Lillian Edmonds; brothers, Christopher Long of Knoxville, TN, Brandon Long and Venesa May of Knoxville, TN, and Paul Long of Knoxville, TN; and nephews, Nathan Long and Jacan Long. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Services times will be announced at a later time when they become available.

Jones Mortuary of Clinton TN is honored to serve the Joshua Long family.

Barbara Jean Pemberton Butler

On Friday, March 15, 2024, Barbara Jean Pemberton Butler, loving wife, mother and sister, passed away at the age of 88. Born in 1935 to Jane and Carl Pemberton in Clinton, Tennessee, she married Donald Smith Butler on Nov. 15, 1979.  Talented artist and successful businesswoman, Barbara received her master’s degree in fine art from the University of Florida. For her artwork, she particularly enjoyed watercolor, batik, oil and clay art mediums. She loved traveling with her daughters and spending time with her grandchildren. Barbara was a dynamic, determined and loyal woman, with a plethora of energy and an impish sense of humor, who loved her family and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Barbara is survived by her husband Don; brother Steven Carl Pemberton, of Clinton, Tennessee; daughter Paige Pemberton Williams Carrier and son-in-law Sidney Mikael Carrier, of Memphis, Tennessee; daughter Heather Butler Martin and son-in-law Joshua Robert Martin, of Knoxville, Tennessee; granddaughter Bailey Victoria Butler, of Clinton, Tennessee; and grandson Coleman Pemberton Carrier, of Memphis, Tennessee.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on March 26th, 2024, at Woodhaven Cemetery in Claxton, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Tennessee Memory Disorders Foundation (tmdf.org), Gideons International or the charity of your choice.

Woodhaven Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Barbara Jean Pemberton Butler.

Linda S. O’Brien

Linda S. O’Brien, 75, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 15, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Nov. 18, 1948, to the late Lewis and Helen Bell (McCoy) Brooks in Columbia, South Carolina.

She loved to spend time with her family and never missed the opportunity to tell everyone she loved them. Linda had a heart for helping those in need and would crochet hats to take to the homeless shelters during the winter. Whether it was a crocheted hat or a hot meal, she always took care of those around her. She was a very talented artist who loved drawing, painting, and even creating an art piece out of chalk in the parking lot of the local high school. She was a devout Christian and was a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church for many years. Her church family held a special place in her heart. Linda couldn't help but make friends with everyone she would meet. She truly touched the hearts of those who had the blessing of meeting her. 

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Barry O’Brien.

She is survived by her son, Shawn O’Brien; sister, Verna Barrett; granddaughters, Elizabeth Chandler, Chrissy Edwards, Camile, Cadance, and Ella O’Brien; grandsons, Michael and Tommy Stanley, Atticus and Arrow O’Brien; and many great-grandchildren and special friends.

Friends and family gathered at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home to celebrate Linda’s life on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 5 p.m. until the start of the memorial service at 6:30 p.m.

Linda will re-join her husband at Barlett Cemetery in Illinois at a later date.

Janice (Jan) Carolyn Cox

Janice (Jan) Carolyn Cox, age 83, of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Jan was born in Lake City, Tennessee in 1940. She was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to serving her family and her church. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, and hosting family and church gatherings at her home.

She was an active member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton where she served as a Sunday school teacher, was active in her book club, and served in the church’s vacation Bible school, Awana and Kid Connect, Mother’s Day Out, and funeral meal ministries.

She is preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Beatrice Hill; husband, Dick Cox; stepson, Odie Cox; and stepdaughter, Tammy Wellman. 

Janice is survived by daughter Tammy and (Karl) Thatcher; son, Kevin and (Sharon) Shipp; stepdaughter, Gerri Galinet; grandchildren, Lea Anna and (Josh) Rushing, Emily and (Jacob) Johnson, Molly and (Johnny) Robinson, Jonathan and (Mollie) Shipp, Hannah Shipp, Sarah Shipp, and Grant Galinet; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack and (Judy) Hill and Wayne and (Vickie) Hill. A host of cousin, extended family and church family, including her Sunday School Class and BSF group.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00PM with the funeral to follow with the Dr. Michael Thompson officiating. Janice will be buried at Oak Grove Cemetery following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Janice to Second Baptist Church Missions at 777 Public Safety Lane, Clinton, TN, 37716.   Donations can also be made by clicking on the “Give Online” tab at secondbaptistchurch.org. www.holleygamble.com

Barry Eugene Goins

On March 11, 2024 our darling son, Barry Goins age 61, of Andersonville, TN was called home to be with Jesus. Waiting to reunite are his loving parents Ted and Becky Goins, and special “Sissy” Michelle Smith of Seymour, TN.

Barry’s happy place was behind the wheel of a tour bus where he was a coach driver for Rocky Top Tour in Alcoa and previous years at Premier Tours of Knoxville. Barry loved farming and fishing.

Barry’s uncles include Ralph Belch of Maryville, TN and Marvin Goins of Andersonville, TN. Multiple cousins including first cousins Andrea Norton, Anita O’Reilly, Brandon Belch, Randy Martin, Lisa Wells and Trevenia Jones.

Also, left behind are Barry’s special friends Barbara Stephens, Mike Bayless, Randy Clark, Michelle Hughes, Renee Southerland, Carol Carpenter, Chestine Mick and Sue “Wifey” Dixon.

The family received friends on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 1p.m. His funeral followed at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary. The graveside service followed at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rocky Top, TN.

Jones Mortuary of Clinton, TN is honored to serve the Barry Goins family.