David Michael “Crash” Daugherty
June 28, 2025
David Michael “Crash” Daugherty, 67, of Oliver Springs passed away June 28, 2025, with his family by his side, going home to be with the Lord.
David was the fourth child of Litton and Audrie Daugherty and was a lifelong resident of the Oliver Springs area. He was a journeyman ironworker and proud member of Ironworkers Union Local 384 for more than 40 years, retiring in 2009.
Throughout his career, he worked on many structures in the Knoxville region. David also enjoyed gardening, fishing and building projects, including the home he and his wife shared for nearly 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents, Luther and Mary Daugherty, and Charles “Driver” and Bonnie Coker Coday.
David is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Laura Daugherty; daughter, Cody Nicole Kitts and husband Chris; son, Joshua David Daugherty and wife Hannah; grandchildren, Mackenzie Grace Kitts and Carter David Kitts.
He is also survived by his siblings, Bruce Daugherty and wife Vicki, Pat Stiltner and husband Barry, and Billy “Duff” Daugherty and wife Mickey; nieces and nephews, Matthew Stiltner, Jason Stiltner, Nathan Daugherty, Erin Forgette, Drew Daugherty and Ashley Kitchings; and 16 great-nieces and nephews.
David leaves behind a host of friends and special cousins, including Vernon and Wanda Phillips, Dickie Hite and Frankie Hite, as well as his brother-in-law, Sam Kitchings, and sister-in-law, Leona Kitchings.
The family extends its gratitude to Quality Private Duty Care and a special thank you to Danielle Bennett, RN, for her exceptional care during this time.
Above all, David loved his family and treasured the time he spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Daugherty family.
Carl Kelley
June 27, 2025
Carl Kelley, 83, of Clinton, Tennessee, peacefully took his last breath here on earth on June 27, 2025. His next breath was with Jesus. His wife of 63 years, Lila Kelley, was by his side, caring for him as she always had.
Carl was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Clinton. He retired from the maintenance department at the Anderson County Courthouse after 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Georgia Kelley; brothers, Jimmy Kelley and Eugene Kelley; and sister, Willie King.
He is survived by his wife, Lila Kelley; son, Tim Kelley and wife, Robin; daughter, Sandy Watson and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Andy Kelley, Will Watson and Samantha Collins; brother, Jerry Kelley and wife, Helen; and sister, Ella Mae Cook and husband, Bud. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton, Tennessee is honored to serve the Kelley family.
Larry Wayne Forsythe
June 26, 2025
Larry Wayne Forsythe was born on Feb. 8, 1941, to David and Georgia Jones Forsythe in Clarksville, Tennessee. At a young age, he moved to this area. He later married his first wife, Bonnie, and they had two children.
Fifteen years ago, after the passing of his first wife, Larry met and married Wanda Fielden. He was quickly loved by not only her, but her entire family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his sisters and a host of nieces and nephews.
While he held other jobs over the years, Larry most enjoyed and was primarily a millwright at Carbide Industries. He had many hobbies, including fishing, planting and caring for his flowers, reading the newspaper, watching “Judge Judy,” spending time with his dog, Hobo, and especially loving anything John Deere green.
Larry passed away on June 26 at his home, surrounded by those he loved. He left a lasting impression on everyone he met and will be deeply missed. His passing is our loss, but heaven’s gain.
Visitation was held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2025, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton. A graveside service followed at 2 p.m. at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Powell, Tennessee.
Dorothy Ann Wallace Howell
June 24, 2025
Dorothy Ann “Dot” Wallace Howell was born on June 27, 1937, in Knox County to Homer Houston Wallace and Bessie May Hargis Wallace. She was the youngest of four children.
Dot was raised on the family home on Carden Road in Clinton, where she and her siblings, Clara, Homer Jr. and William, spent their days playing on the ridge behind their house and helping with the family’s large garden and farm animals. She walked to school across the old river bridge.
Dot graduated from Carson-Newman University and taught for a year at Clinton Senior High School before becoming the first female engineer in the Numerical Control Program at Y-12 for Union Carbide in Oak Ridge. Over her many years at the plant, her work evolved from mainframe card decks to computerized machine tool design. Unfortunately, Dot was exposed to toxins in the workplace that later affected her health.
She met her late husband, Billy James “Bill” Howell, through mutual friends at the plant. They fell deeply in love, and their marriage lasted 41 years until Bill’s death in 2010. For many years, they lived with Dot’s parents at the Carden Road home. Together they kept gardens and raised bountiful food, which they often shared with coworkers and friends.
Dot and Bill provided years of loving care for Dot’s parents, and after their passing, the couple moved to Mariner Point, where they gained many new friends. Dot later cared for Bill as he battled mesothelioma. She loved their cruise to Alaska so much that after his passing, she cruised to more destinations, including taking a trip around the world.
Dot was devoted to her faith and her church family at First Baptist Church of Clinton. She was active in the Timely Topics group, which her grandmother helped found in 1934, and served multiple terms as president. She cherished her many close friendships and connections with family across the country, and took daily joy in tending her flowers and plants, watching the birds, and caring for her pets, including her last dog, Zoe.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her sister, Clara Wallace McClure; brothers, Homer Houston Wallace Jr. and William James Wallace; and her grandparents, James Henry and Clara Leinart Wallace, and William Jesse and Carolina Keck Hargis.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Julie Wehner Wallace of Ohio; and four far-flung but loving nieces, Wendy McClure of Washington, Laura McClure of New York, Nora Wallace of Kansas, and Lisa Wallace of Ohio. Dot will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Howell family.
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Ellis Carden
June 19, 2025
Ellis Carden, 79, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.
He was born Aug. 5, 1945, to Zelmer Carden and Della Thomas Carden. Ellis enjoyed Tennessee sports and was an avid fan of the Lady Vols. He enjoyed four-wheeling with his brother Bruce and sitting on the front porch visiting with neighbors. A hard worker, Ellis always liked to stay busy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gaye Carden; daughter, Lori Carden; son, Ralph Jackson; brothers, Junior Carden, Leonard Carden, Glenith “Preach” Carden and Bruce Carden; and sisters, Louise Harlas, Reba Daniels and Betty Jo Beach.
He is survived by his son, Jeff Jackson and wife Stacey; former daughter-in-law, Sue Jackson Harness; sister-in-law, Nancy Carden; and brother-in-law, Mitch Dougherty and wife Denise.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Nathan Jackson and wife Jessica, Cole Jackson and wife Jennifer, Kristina Knight, and Logan Jackson; great-grandchildren, Molly Jackson and Blu Sky Knight; honorary family, Sarita Evans, Nicole Jones, Audrey and Olivia Douglass; and special caregivers, Caitlyn, Kate, Caycie, Jennifer and Jared; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the Palliative Care team at Methodist Medical Center, especially Chaplain Les.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton.
The funeral followed at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiating.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at East Wolf Valley Baptist Church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Jones Mortuary to assist with funeral arrangements.
Beaulah Mae Green Orr (Viles)
June 14, 2025
Beaulah Mae Green Orr (Viles), 64, of Rocky Top, passed away at her residence on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born on Oct. 20, 1960, in Lake City, Tennessee.
Beaulah will be remembered for the love she shared with everyone who knew her and for her role as a caregiver to many throughout her life. She loved going to the beach, tending to her flowers, and was a devoted fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. Beaulah was also a lover of animals. She enjoyed shopping and collecting items that were special to her.
Her love for her family, particularly her niece and nephew, was boundless. Her great-niece Kyleighe was the light of her life, and her special step-grandson, Seth Viles, brought her daily joy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Orr; her mother, Mary Lou Green; and her sister, Pat Carter.
She is survived by her loving companion and the love of her life, Bryan Viles of Lake City; father, Charlie Green of Lake City; sister, Charlene Mullins of Clinton; niece, Charity Mullins and husband Luke Williams of Clinton; nephew, Chad Carter and wife Paige of Campbell County; great-nephew, Matthew Moore; great-niece, Kyleighe Mullins; aunts, Sue Voskamp and husband Barry of Clinton, and Stella Fay Evans of Lake City; step-grandson, Seth Viles; and a host of friends, cousins and extended family members.
A private celebration of life service will be held.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Beaulah Mae Green Orr (Viles)
June 14, 2025
Beaulah Mae Green Orr (Viles), 64, of Rocky Top passed away at her residence on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
She was born on Oct. 20, 1960, in Lake City. Beaulah will be remembered for the love she shared with everyone who knew her and for her lifelong role as a caregiver to many.
She loved going to the beach, tending to her flowers, and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers. Beaulah was also an animal lover. She enjoyed shopping and collecting items that were special to her. Her love for her family — especially her niece and nephew —was boundless. Her great-niece, Kyleighe, was the light of her life, and her special step-grandson, Seth Viles, brought her daily joy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Orr; mother, Mary Lou Green; and sister, Pat Carter.
She is survived by her loving companion and the love of her life, Bryan Viles of Lake City; father, Charlie Green of Lake City; sister, Charlene Mullins of Clinton; niece, Charity Mullins and husband Luke Williams of Clinton; nephew, Chad Carter and wife Paige of Campbell County; aunts, Sue Voskamp and husband Barry of Clinton, and Stella Fay Evans of Lake City; step-grandson, Seth Viles; and a host of cousins, extended family members and dear friends.
A private celebration of life service will be held.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Virgie Ruth Hackworth
June 14, 2025
Virgie Ruth Hackworth, 93, a devout Christian and member of Batley Baptist Church, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Born March 22, 1932, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Lonas and Jennie Jones Haney. Virgie was known for her generous spirit and culinary talents, having served as a cafeteria manager at Norwood and Oliver Springs schools for more than 27 years. She also cooked for countless church gatherings, family events and friends throughout her life. Her food was an extension of her heart, and she had a gift for making everyone feel loved, cherished and, of course, well-fed. She always placed the needs of others before her own and will be remembered by many whose lives she touched through her kindness.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Hackworth; and brothers, Lonzy Haney of Clinton and Roy Haney of Oliver Springs.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie Hackworth; granddaughter, Jessie Hackworth; sisters, Velma Cryer of DeRidder, Louisiana, Shirley Cofer and husband Bryan of Oak Ridge, and Susie Foust and husband Greg of Clinton; sisters-in-law, Brenda Haney and Ellen Parton, both of Oliver Springs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout Tennessee, Georgia, Texas and Louisiana.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Batley Baptist Church. The service will begin at 2 p.m. with the Revs. Garvan Walls and Luke Kidwell officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
