Patricia “Pat and Nana” Joan Dozier Row
June 3, 2026
Patricia “Pat and Nana” Joan Dozier Row, 80, of Oak Ridge, passed away Wednesday morning, June 3, 2026.
Pat was born in Evarts, Kentucky, in 1946. Her family later moved to Briceville, Tennessee, where she was raised by her maternal grandparents, along with her brother, Billy Wayne.
Pat was active in the Oak Ridge community and loved volunteering. After more than 30 years as an executive secretary at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, she moved to SAIC, where she worked as an administrative consultant. During that time, she also served as president of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
Pat had a strong work ethic, and after working for many years, she volunteered her time with the UT Arboretum Society and Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She also served on several local boards, including Emory Valley Center and the Roane State Foundation.
Pat loved her church, First Christian Church of Oak Ridge (Disciples of Christ), and enjoyed leading children’s Bible story time. She loved traveling with her friends and her late husband, Tom, and enjoyed spending time with him planting and growing flowers around their home. Throughout her life, Pat had many cat companions and loved all God’s creatures.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Thomas H. Row; her mother, Beatrice Flood; her father, Elmer Dozier; her brother, Billy W. Yocum Sr.; and her sister-in-law, Ava L. Yocum.
She is survived by her daughters, Jill Johnson and husband Jeff, Joe’l Selph and husband Jim, and April Pack and husband Rob; stepchildren, Debbie Stapleton and husband Gary, Stuart Row and wife Leslie, Chris Row and wife Susan, and Robert Row and wife Rebecca; grandchildren, Scarlett Towe and husband JT, Garrett Johnson and wife Jordan, Hannah Selph, Cannon Pack, Cooper Pack, Carolina Pack, Blake Stapleton and wife Sarah, Carly Slagle and husband Scott, Austin Stapleton, Brandon Row, Ben Row and wife Madie, Alex Row, Maddie Row, Lilly Row, Tyler Row, Campbell Row, Laura Row and Mary Katherine Row; nine great-grandchildren; niece, Billie Hatmaker and husband Robert; and nephew, Billy Yocum Jr. and wife Mindy.
The family wishes to extend gratitude to the many people who helped with Pat’s care over the past seven months, including the staff at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and the caregivers from Synergy Home Care — Riley, Alexis and Kyra — who provided love, care, kindness and patience to Pat.
Visitation for family and friends was held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ridge, followed by a celebration of life service at 7 p.m.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Aid to Distressed Families in Appalachian Counties, online via PayPal or by mail to ADFAC, P.O. Box 5953, Oak Ridge, TN 37831; Roane State Foundation; or First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Oak Ridge.
Vanessa Mae Walker Hubbard
May 30, 2026
Vanessa Mae Walker Hubbard, 62, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the home of her grandson, Seth Crawford, and his wife, Megan.
Vanessa was born Aug. 14, 1963, to Frank and Nevil Walker.
She lived most of her life in the Beech Grove community and worked for several years at Cracker Barrel in Lake City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Michelle Mitchell; son, Eric Hubbard; and infant granddaughter, Khloe Hubbard.
She is survived by her daughter, Terri Snelson; granddaughter, Kyra Crawford; grandson, Seth Crawford and wife Megan; grandsons, Ethan Hubbard and Nicholas Hubbard; great-granddaughter, Iris; aunts, Aimee Oakes and Gail Disney and husband JC; uncle, Terry Scarborough and wife Diane; brother-in-law, Buddy Mitchell; niece, Bekka Mason; father-in-law, Jap Hubbard; and several cousins.
Vanessa also leaves behind several dear friends, including Esther Wallace, Sharon Smith and Patty Hubbard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Compassion Funeral and Cremation Service of Oak Ridge or through Gail Disney or Seth Crawford.
A graveside service will be announced at a later date.
Compassion Funeral and Cremation Service of Oak Ridge is serving the family.
William “Red” Bratcher
May 23, 2026
William “Red” Bratcher went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, hard work and devotion to his family.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose kind heart, playful spirit and unforgettable sense of humor brought joy to everyone around him. Red never missed an opportunity to joke, laugh or make others smile, and those memories will be cherished by all who knew him.
He is survived by his sons, William David Bratcher and wife Kelly Kilgore Bratcher of Knoxville, and Thomas Wayne Bratcher and Michelle Parker of Clinton; granddaughter, Gabby Bratcher; brother, Wayne “Goob” Bratcher; sister, Shirley Henegar; and many extended family members, lifelong friends, neighbors and loved ones whose lives were enriched by knowing him.
Red had a way of making every gathering memorable. His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
The funeral will be held Monday, June 2, at Clear Branch Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. with the service to follow at 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Susie Jane “Mamaw” Daugherty
May 22, 2026
Susie Jane “Mamaw” Daugherty, 90, of Clinton passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home.
Susie was born Aug. 20, 1935, to Starl and Martha Brown Marlow. She loved the Lord, her family and her many friends. Throughout her life, Susie took great pride in caring for her grandchildren and many children from her extended family.
Later in life, she began working in the kitchen at Briarcliff Nursing Facility, where she was loved by staff and residents alike. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church until her health declined.
Susie will be remembered for always having food and kind words for any visitor who stopped by.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Starl and Martha Marlow; stepmother, Ina Marlow; husband of 68 years, Alvin “Foots” Daugherty; granddaughters, Brandie Braden and Susan Byrge; sisters, Mary Viola Marlow, Ethel Marlow, Mary Emily Sharp and Lula Mae Cooper; brothers, Delford Marlow and Delbert Marlow; son-in-law, John Wayne Braden; and sister-in-law, Michael Anne Braden, who considered Susie her mother.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Braden, Patty Landrum and Martha Sexton and husband Jeremy, all of Clinton; grandchildren, Amanda Braden, Jacob Sexton and fiancée Alandria Manning, Kayla Sexton, Elijah Sexton, Grace Braden and boyfriend Samuel Cox, and John Braden; great-granddaughter, Esmae Lynn Cox; and brother-in-law, Johnny Braden.
The family would like to thank Covenant Home Health and UT Hospice for their loving caregivers, the Mount Olive Baptist Church family and Susie’s many friends for their prayers and acts of kindness.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral followed. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Sunset Cemetery.
Brother Clayton Duncan will officiate, with readings by Pastor Jaron Eagle.
Iola June Nelson
May 20, 2026
Iola June Nelson, 78, went to her heavenly home on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
In her spare time, she enjoyed going to church and was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. She also enjoyed flowers, crafting, gardening and sharing a cup of coffee with her neighbors, Harry Phillips and Cathy Beets.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Nelson; father, Robert Violet; mother, Melda Violet; infant brother, Bobby Violet; brothers, Robert “Bob” Violet, Roy Lee Violet and Donnie Wayne Violet; and sister, Doratha Violet Lawson.
She is survived by her grandson, Paul Troy Ford; granddaughter, Madison Hemphill “Doodle Bug”; son, Gary Nelson; brothers, Claude Violet, Johnny Violet and Marshall “Rusty” Violet; sisters, Virginia Mae Webb, Nina Carden, Marsha “Lucy” Hensley and Sandra Michell White; special friend, Jackie Phillips; and father, James Disney.
Visitation was held Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, followed by a funeral at 7 p.m.
Friends and family met Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Island Home Baptist Church Cemetery for a graveside service at 1 p.m.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proud to serve the Nelson family.
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Helen June Moss
May 20, 2026
Helen June Moss, 95, of Forsyth, Georgia, formerly of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Wellstar Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, Georgia.
She was born April 4, 1931, in LaFollette, Tennessee, to the late William McKinley Byrd and Julia Byrd.
Helen was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She had many friends who loved her, and she was always willing to offer advice and guidance to her children whenever they sought it.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W.J. Moss; sons, Cecil Hembree and Alex Hembree; brothers, Arvil Byrd, Arnold Byrd and Eldon Byrd; sister, Alma Jean Byrd; daughter-in-law, Tammy Hembree; and grandchildren, Derrick Hembree, Travis Hembree, Summer Hembree and William Hembree.
She is survived by her son, Marvin Hembree of Clinton; daughters, Jeanie Roach and husband Gene of Clinton, and Stephanie High and husband Lewis of Forsyth, Georgia; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Vasper Cemetery in Caryville with the Rev. Gene Roach officiating.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton is honored to serve the family of Helen Moss.
Joan Elizabeth Hutchins
May 18, 2026
Joan Elizabeth Hutchins, 98, of Clinton passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Andersonville.
She was born April 14, 1928, in Clinton to the late Boss N. and Marie Copeland Beeler. Joan was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton. She graduated from Clinton High School and later worked in Oak Ridge for the Atomic Energy Commission.
Joan was an active volunteer with the Easter Seal Society for many years. During that time, she served as president of the East Tennessee Volunteer Chapter of the National Easter Seal Society. She was also elected secretary of the House of Delegates of the National Easter Seal Society, becoming the first woman to hold office in the national society.
Joan was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert C. Hutchins; and sister, Carolyn Sue Mynatt.
She is survived by her son, Byron Scott Hutchins; daughter, Julia Hutchins Spradling; grandsons, Michael Scott Hutchins and wife Trilla, and Christopher Todd Spradling; along with several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
The family held a graveside service Friday, May 22, 2026, at Grandview Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Mike Aiken officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Creative Ministries/Towers Crafts at First Baptist Church in Clinton.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Patsy Gail “Pat” Randolph Fitch
May 18, 2026
Patsy Gail “Pat” Randolph Fitch, born Sept. 30, 1956, in Oak Ridge, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by family after a six-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Raised in Briceville, Pat was many things to many people — a beloved teacher, gifted cook, gospel singer, devoted daughter and sister, proud mother and grandmother, loyal friend, and a woman whose life left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
A proud graduate of Lake City High School, Pat dedicated her life to education and lifelong learning. She earned an undergraduate degree in education from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and later earned a master’s degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1984 while balancing marriage, work and family life.
Pat taught in the Roane County school system for 38 years, beginning at Ridgeview Elementary School before later teaching at Dyllis Elementary School and Oliver Springs Elementary School. Teaching was more than a profession for Pat; it was her calling. She poured herself into helping children learn to read and believed deeply in the power of education to build confidence and open doors. Long after students left her classroom, many still remembered Mrs. Fitch as the teacher who made them believe they were capable.
She carried that same love of learning into her own family, instilling in her daughters and grandchildren a lifelong appreciation for books, curiosity and education. A devoted reader herself, she found comfort and joy in stories and loved sharing the magic of that world with her grandchildren, who lovingly knew her as Nana.
At the time of her passing, Pat was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Oliver Springs and had been a member of multiple Baptist churches throughout her life. She loved singing gospel music in churches across East Tennessee alongside family and friends.
Pat expressed love through food, tradition, laughter and caring for others. Sunday dinners after church became a family tradition filled with homemade favorites. She was a gifted cook who passed down her love of preparing meals and appreciation for small treats to her daughters and granddaughter, who continue to cherish both her recipes and the memories attached to them. She was also devoted to helping others throughout her life, often visiting sick friends and family members and always looking for ways to offer comfort, support or a warm meal to those in need.
Small in stature but fierce in spirit, Pat was known from childhood for holding her own alongside her three brothers and anyone else bold enough to challenge her. She was quick-witted, scrappy and a force to be reckoned with. She was genuinely beautiful, with a captivating smile and a presence that could light up a room.
During football season, family members will forever remember her jumping from her seat yelling, “Get him! Get him!” at the television. She shared a lifelong love of sports with her husband and best friend of 47 years, Bruce Fitch, and especially loved cheering on the Cincinnati Reds, Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats. Together, they passed down that love of sports to their children and grandchildren.
Pat remained deeply proud of where she came from and deeply connected to the family who shaped her. She shared lifelong bonds with her parents, siblings, nieces, nephews and extended family and carried her mountain roots with her throughout her life. Her bond with her sister, Belinda, was especially deep, rooted in shared memories, music, faith and family history stretching back generations. Pat loved fiercely and protected the people she cared about with everything she had.
In her later years, Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia changed much of the life she had worked so hard to build. Throughout those difficult years, her husband, Bruce, remained her devoted caregiver, provider, and constant companion. As her illness progressed, her daughters also lovingly helped care for her, surrounding her with comfort, humor, and dignity. Still, those who loved her remember the teacher who inspired children to read, the woman who sang beautifully in churches throughout East Tennessee, the cook whose table welcomed everyone, the fiercely loyal sister and friend, and the mother and Nana whose love lives on through stories, traditions, recipes, laughter, and memories.
In addition to her father, the Rev. Roy Lee “Johnny” Randolph, she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Lynn Randolph; sister-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Randolph; and in-laws, Charlotte Lillian Fitch and Theodore Fitch.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of 47 years, Bruce E. Fitch; her beloved daughters, Kathryn Hannah “Katie” Fitch and Megan Rebecca Woods and husband, John Woods; grandchildren, Theo Woods, R.J. Woods and Lathan Woods; mother, Rhoda J. Randolph; her beloved sister, Belinda Bass and husband, Mark Bass; brothers, Steve Randolph and Danny Randolph and wife, Missy Randolph; nieces and nephews, Mikel Randolph and wife, Angela, Melanie Randolph, Lynn Randolph, Kevin Randolph, Ruthie Jackson and husband, Kris, Casey Bass Humphrey and husband, Kenny, Courtney Bass, Daniel Randolph, Jamie Vaughn and husband, Justin, and Markus Bass and wife, Kelly; along with several great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and staff of Covenant Health Therapy, Premier Therapy, Amedisys Hospice, Dr. Sonali Deo and special caregiver Tiffany Stergil for their compassion, care and support throughout Pat’s illness. The family is also deeply grateful for the prayers, kindness and support shown by friends, family and community members during this time.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. The funeral followed. The Rev. Jason Goans officiated. A graveside services and interment was held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Graves Gap Baptist Church Cemetery in Briceville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.
Sharp Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Patsy “Pat” Fitch during this time of need.
