Bill “Billy” Ira Leinart
May 8, 2026
Bill “Billy” Ira Leinart, 94, of Clinton passed away peacefully May 8, 2026, at his home surrounded by the place and people he loved most. Born May 21, 1931, in Clinton, he was the son of the late William Cecil and Gladys Walter Leinart.
A proud lifelong resident of Clinton, Bill graduated from Clinton High School and later earned a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Tennessee. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict before beginning a remarkable 44-year career at the Y-12 National Security Complex.
Bill was a man who truly loved life. He found joy in the simple things — being outdoors, hunting and fishing, working in his yard, and spending time with family, friends and neighbors. No matter where he was, Bill was known for his happy spirit, warm smile and kind heart. He never met a stranger and was the kind of man who made everyone feel welcome. More than anything, he treasured the moments shared with the people he loved.
A devoted Christian, Bill was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church since 1957. He was also a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite for more than 50 years. Throughout his life, Bill’s faith, generosity and love for others were evident in the way he lived every day.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Leinart; son, Bill Leinart Jr.; daughter, Angela Blackmon; and sister, Bobbie Stooksbury.
He leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish his memory: daughter, Patrice and husband Mark Davis; grandchildren, Joseph Blackmon, Courtney (DeWayne) Mosquinski, Will Leinart, Elizabeth (Jaxon) MacGeorge and Ben Leinart; great-grandchildren, David Mosquinski and Willa Mosquinski; niece, Debbie (Sam) Zachary; cousin, Eleanor Sergent; and special neighbors and dear friends, June, Mary, Sara and Stephanie.
The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2026, with the funeral to follow in the chapel with Dr. Michael Thompson officiating.
Graveside services will immediately follow at Sunset Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Martha Jones
May 8, 2026
Martha Jones, 85, of Powell passed away peacefully Friday, May 8, 2026, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She was born July 17, 1940, in Anderson County.
Martha will be remembered for the love she poured into her family as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Her family was the center of her world, and she found her greatest joy in caring for those she loved. She shared 67 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Robert “Bob” Jones, building a life filled with faith, love and treasured memories.
A longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Powell, Martha faithfully served her church in many capacities through the years.
She was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit and willingness to help others. She also dedicated 50 years of service working at local car dealerships before retiring.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Jones; granddaughter, Elizabeth Kay Hughes; parents, Carl Richards and Scott and Cleo Minton; in-laws, Ulys and Dorothy Jones; and sister, Yvonne Emert.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Diane Tipton and husband Joey, and Kathy Wilder and husband Johnny; grandsons, Neal Wilder and wife Shannon, Andrew Tipton, and Patrick Tipton and wife Megan; granddaughter, Ashley Pierson and husband Seth; great-granddaughters, Bailey Wilder, Amelia Wilder, Ava Pierson, Autumn Pierson, Josie Tipton and Ella Tipton; and special sisters-in-law, Peggy Jones and Bobbie Kennedy.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Morning Pointe Assisted Living of Clinton and Shalom Hospice for the loving care and compassion shown to Martha.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at Bells Campground Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Smith officiating.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wanda Fay Green
May 7, 2026
Wanda Fay Green, 79, left this earth on May 7, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after courageously fighting through a difficult year of illness. She held tightly to her family, friends and faith until the very end.
Wanda retired from Columbus State Community College, where she was loved by many. She welcomed everyone with kindness, never judged others and lived as a true example of Christian love. She was a loyal friend to anyone who needed one and a loving, forgiving mother and grandmother. Her daughters and grandchildren were the joy of her life, and she would have done anything for them.
A devoted child of God, Wanda’s faith was her foundation. Today, she is rejoicing in Heaven, dancing again on streets of gold and reunited with family and friends who awaited her with open arms.
Wanda found joy in the simple things: spending time with family, shopping, listening to Kenny Rogers, singing karaoke and dancing. She was truly one of a kind, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Naomi Pebley and Kenneth Pebley; birth father, Ben Austin; sister-in-law, Barbara Austin; and former husband and father of her children, Gilbert Green.
Wanda is survived by her daughters, Gina Green and Georgia Bindas and her son-in-law John Bindas, whom she loved as her own; She was affectionately known as Noni and will be missed dearly by her precious grandchildren, Daisy Bindas, John Bindas, Joseph Bindas and Alexis Bindas (Brian); great-grandchildren, Sadie and Leo.
Wanda also leaves behind countless friends and relatives from her hometown of Rocky Top (Lake City), Tennessee, including her sister, Fannie Jane Horton (George); brothers, Ben Estes (Karen) and B.A. Austin; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends across Tennessee, Alabama and Wisconsin.
In recent years, Wanda made many new friends in Columbus and later in Arlington, Ohio, at The Manor and The Heritage in Findlay. She cherished her many friends, each of whom will miss her deeply.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate caregivers at The Heritage, with special recognition to Deisha, Birchaven and Bridge Hospice for their loving care during the last months of her life.
Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Road., Findlay, Ohio, is honored to serve Wanda’s family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at .huffordfh.com
Bobbie Jean Foster Dishman
April 30, 2026
Bobbie Jean Foster Dishman, born Dec. 6, 1934, in Brentwood, Georgia, to Walter and Ruby Wood Foster, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026.
After moving to Tennessee as a child with her family, Jean met and later married the love of her life, Boyd Dishman, on Christmas Day 1955. They spent the next 50 years raising children, grandchildren and quite a few dogs in Clinton before moving to Kingsport in 2005 to be closer to family.
She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother who fiercely loved her family. She loved so big you never doubted it. She gave her whole life to her family. She cared deeply. She spoiled us, and she loved us unconditionally. Her most famous words to her family were, “You’re mine.”
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the caregivers at The Wexford House and Amedisys Hospice in Kingsport, who so lovingly cared for “Bobbie” for the past several years. Their contribution to her care and life was invaluable, and the family appreciates them tremendously.
Bobbie Jean was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Beth; granddaughter and husband, Miranda and Seth; grandson, Tyler, and his fiancée, Athena, all of Kingsport; granddaughter, Lacey, and her fiancée, Alexander, of Boston; grandson, Joshua Childs; great-grandsons, Cutler Childs and Shaun Stout; great-granddaughter, Emi Stout, of Kingsport; and several loving nieces and nephews who were very special to “Aunt Jean.”
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral will follow at 8 p.m. in the chapel at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Michael (Mike) Slone
April 22, 2026
Robert Michael (Mike) Slone of Clinton passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, while in the care of the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was 75 years young.
He was born Oct. 19, 1950, in Benham, Kentucky. He was of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he earned a degree in English.
He worked as a nuclear industry recruiter. Mike enjoyed golf and was a devoted fan of University of Kentucky athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was known for his quick wit and sense of humor, and will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ezra Donald Slone; mother, Barbara Dee “Susie” Slone; and brother, Jeffrey Norman Slone.
He is survived by his brothers, Timothy Kevin Slone (Kimberly) and Patrick Donald Slone (adopted family Carmen, Luke, Brett and Morgan); sister-in-law, Sam Slone; nephews, Thomas Brewer (Cecelia), Bryan and Matthew (Jessica); nieces, Kacy (Andy) and Sarah (Chris); great-nephews, Zavier Matthew, Tyron Ezra, Hunter, Rory, Kyle and Karl; and great-nieces, Gabriella Reece and Aurora.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a local Shriners foundation.
Mott-McKamey Funeral Home and Cremations is assisting the Slone family.
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.
