Charles "Eddie" Edgar Pettiford
July 21, 2024
Charles "Eddie" Edgar Pettiford, known affectionately as Eddie, passed away on July 21, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born on Dec. 10, 1957, to Joyce Pettiford and Charles Pettiford, Eddie was a lifelong resident of Clinton, Tennessee, and a pillar of the auto community that he loved so dearly.
His career as an auto mechanic was notable by his dedication to the understanding of both the mechanics of automobiles and motorcycles alike. Eddie was well-known for his skills and his mechanical expertise was appreciated by members of his community, family, and many friends.
Eddie through his former marriage was a caring Father and stepfather to his son, Lance Pettiford, and his former stepson, Dennis Sharp and his family. Eddie helped raise his stepson, Denny Sharp, and welcomed Denny’s wife, Waynette Sharp, and also his step-grandchildren, Tanner and Kami Sharp, into his life to which they all shared many happy memories together. To his son, Lance Pettiford, he brought many memories of happiness, laughter, trips, creativity, and passions that he has passed along to him. In 2019, Eddie welcomed his first grandson, Henry Pettiford, into the world. He will be remembered as a beautiful soul, a beloved friend, and a warm-hearted Father in both his children’s lives, the lives of his former stepchildren, and many friends he brought happiness to.
Eddie was THE rebel without a cause. He was meant for speed, and he would be proud to state that himself. He was an avid lover of automobiles and motorcycles, a craftsman, and no one could ever say that he couldn’t lift a hand to do anything himself. Eddie was a hard worker and skilled at many things he touched.
Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Charles Pettiford. His memory will be forever held in the hearts of his surviving family: his mother, Joyce Pettiford; his sister, Brenda Ogg; his son, Lance Pettiford; and his grandson, Henry Pettiford. He will also be survived in memory by Denny Sharp; Denny’s wife, Waynette; and Denny’s children, Tanner and Kami Sharp.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, 621 South Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, with a celebration of life service to follow in the chapel. Eddie will be laid to rest at 11 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Speakers at the service will include his son, Lance Pettiford; his former stepson, Dennis Sharp; and anyone else willing to speak on the wonderful memories we all shared with Eddie.
Charles Edgar “Eddie” Pettiford will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His legacy will live on the friendships and memories he built, both in steel and in the hearts of those who knew him.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
Lynn Stanton
July 15, 2024
Patricia Lynn “Nana” Stanton, 67, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home in Guntown, Mississippi. She was born June 27, 1957, to Phil and Barbara Payne of Clinton, Tennessee. In the earlier part of her life, Lynn attended the First Baptist Church of Clinton. In her professional career, she was an Executive Secretary at the Natchez Trace through the National Park Service. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching YouTube, and watching hummingbirds. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at Norris Lake. Lynn dedicated herself to her late husband, Jeff Stanton of 33 years, and family as a military wife and mother. The highlight of her life was being able to spoil her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Summer Stanton (Kevin), and Savannah Stanton (Kayla); three grandchildren, Preston Harris, Laken Rusoe, and Julie Rusoe; three sisters, Deborah Jones (Gary), Becky Payne, and Sandra Payne; two nephews, Corey Reep, and Chad Reep; and other close friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jeff Stanton; two nephews, Adam Payne, and Dusty Payne; and one niece, Allison Reep.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until service time Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Pegues, Saltillo.
Memorial services honoring her life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Saltillo Chapel of Pegues, Saltillo with Bro. Bret McKee officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lynn’s name to the Autism Center of North Mississippi at 146 S Thomas St, Tupelo, MS 38801.
Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.
Dr. Philip Jule Wenk
July 15, 2024
Dr. Philip Jule Wenk, 98, of Clinton, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born Jan. 2, 1926, in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late Charles and Betty Wenk. He and his beloved wife Pat came to Clinton in Jan. 1952 with their six-month-old son, Phil Wenk.
Dr. Wenk was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II, and came to Clinton, following his naval service to practice dentistry. He practiced dentistry in Clinton for 60 years, tried to serve the Lord and his community, and was blessed to raise his family here in Clinton. He always thought Clinton was a wonderful place to live and said,” When he crossed the river bridge, he never looked back.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Wenk; wife, Pat Wenk; sister, Dutchess Pickett; brother-in-law, Dr. Joe Rainey; and sister-in-law, Mary Anne Peagler.
He is survived by his children, Dr. Phil Wenk and wife Brenda of Brentwood, Beth Fuqua of Franklin; and Anne Lyles and husband Greg of Clinton; grandchildren, Andrea Hardy and husband Scott, Alan Wenk and wife Barbie, Lindsay Sharma and husband Nevin, Ben Fuqua, Kate Munding and husband Nick, Rachel Klages and husband Eric, Becca Fuqua, and David Lyles; great-grandchildren, Caroline Hardy, Philip and Maggie Wenk, Jackson and Kennedy Munding, Ava and Emma Sharma; sister, Angela Vernoy and husband Bobby; sister-in-law, Pam Rainey; and several loving nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Ja’Nean Avans for her loving care and friendship with Dr. Wenk and his family.
The family had a graveside service at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Grandview Memorial Garden with full military honors at the graveside. Officiating his graveside service was the Rev. Scott Wilks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Memorial United Methodist Church, 323 N. Main St., Clinton, TN 37716. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
Jackie Ray Bean
July 14, 2024
Jackie Ray Bean, 74, a resident of Rocky Top, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 14,2024 at Parkwest Hospital. Mr. Bean was born on Jan. 29, 1950, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He lived in Rocky Top. Mr. Bean was a loving father and grandfather. He attended service at Lone Mountain Church in Andersonville and Island Home Baptist Church in Norris. In addition to his family, he enjoyed reading, fishing, yard work and a good cup of coffee.
He is preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Harold R.L. Bean; mother, Mary Elizabeth Bean; loving wife, Monie Bean; brother, Fletcher Roy Bean; daughter, Tina Michelle Bean; niece, Susan E. Simpson; and nephew Bobby Kent Bean.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Abston Bean; sons, the Rev. Jackie Bean and wife Reeya of Heiskell, Jeffery Dewayne Bean and wife Janet of Knoxville, and Homer Douglas Bean and wife Christina, of Lake City. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Eric Bean, Amber Bean, Alice Bean, Jonathan Sellers, Anjalee Bean, Sonia Bean, Robin Sellers, David Bean, Elina Bean and Michael Lee. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren and his brothers, the Rev. Homer and Mary A. Bean, and Robert and Janet D. Bean; sister-in-law Janet Marie Bean; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members.
The family will receive from 6-8 p.m. on Friday July 19, 2024 at Jones Mortuary. Jackie will lie in State from 11-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Island Home Batist Church in Norris, Tennessee. Jackie’s funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. with the Rev Freddie Bean and the Rev. Jackie Bean officiating. The interment will follow the funeral service at the Miller Cemetery in Norris.
In Lieu of flowers donation can be made to Jones Mortuary.
Barry Lewis Petree
July 11, 2024
Barry Lewis Petree, 53 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away at his home unexpectedly Thursday, July 11 2024. He was born May 28, 1971 to John Lewis and Rebecca Petree of Lafollette Tennessee.
He was such a kind, loving, caring man. He had a heart of gold, would do anything to help anyone. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, singing, playing his guitar, spending time with friends and family. He loved his family and God. He was a member of Rocky Top Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and June Petree of Lafollette; Bruce Gordon and Jessie Lee Golden Poore of Lake City; first wife, Angela Long Petree; uncles, Ronnie (Twila Marlow, Sue Dews) Poore, Bruce Poore Jr.; aunts, Delphia “Tootsie” (Bill) Rose, cousin, Kevin Lee Poore.
He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Ann Poore Tackett; father, John Lewis Petree (Barbie Sietner); step-father, Carl Edward Tackett; wife, Angie Heathcock Petree; daughter, Larissa Nicole Petree (Jeremy Hatfield); sons, Trenton Lewis and Brently Lewis Petree; grandson, Jayden Keith Hatfield; brothers, Gary Lewis Petree, Jeremy Scott (Amanda Green) Tackett, and Ben Warren Tackett; sister-in-law, Danielle Kear Tackett; aunts, Juanita Wynn (Arvil Brown, Ralph Wynn), Norma (LeeRoy) Phillips; uncles, Eddie (Eunice Dowell) Poore, Otis (Debbie Wohlford) Poore, David (Sheila Foust) Poore, Ralph (Ann Stittums) Poore, Johnny (Debra Pyatt) Poore, Terry (Paula) Petree, Joe (Linda Halstead, Debbie Hooks) Petree, and Gary Wayne (Sandra Phillips) Petree; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the Rocky Top Church of Christ on Monday, July 15, 2024 from 5-7p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with Bruce Holt and Bryan Brown officiating. A private cremation and interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rocky Top Church of Christ. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com
Christopher Ray “Skeeter” Moser
July 10, 2024
Christopher Ray “Skeeter” Moser, 47 of Briceville, Tennessee passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on April 18, 1977, he was the son of Von Moser and the late Henrietta Hayes Moser. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Russell Moser; and his sister, Angie Seibers.
He loved riding his ATV, enjoyed the outdoors and fishing.
He is survived by his father, Von Moser of Briceville; daughter, Amber Duff of Caryville, Tennessee; brothers, Darrell Stocks and David Stocks both of Briceville, Wendell Moser and Von Lynn Moser both of Rocky Top, Tennessee and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Skeeter will be on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, Tennessee. His graveside service will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Leach Cemetery in Rocky Top with the Reverand Ricky Hayes officiating.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton, Tennessee is honored to serve the family of Christopher Ray “Skeeter” Moser.
Kadence Jessie James Parker
July 9, 2024
Kadence Jessie James Parker came into this world like a shooting star that burned out too quickly on Tuesday, July 9 2024 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Goldie Bolton also Bobby and Patricia Parker.
Kadence is survived by his parents Edward and Linda Parker of Clinton, Tennessee; sisters Kate Parker and Annaleise Moore. He also leaves behind many relatives.
Visitation for family and friends of Kadence was held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 1-2 p.m. His memorial service followed at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton. His graveside service followed his memorial service at Gilbreath Cemetery in the Marlow community. The Bishop David Triplett officiated.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is honored to serve the family of Kadence Jessie James Parker
Alma Sue Wilshire
July 4, 2024
Alma Sue Wilshire, 72 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Norris Health and Rehab Center following a period of declining health.
Alma was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, loved quilting, making dolls and doll clothes.
Born in Anderson County, Tennessee on May 5, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Homer Leon and Office Kennedy Wilshire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters: Edna Wiggins, Ernestine Golden and Mary Ann Wilshire; brother: Michael Ray Wilshire.
Alma Sue is survived by her sons, Leroy B. Cook and wife Bobbie Reginia of the Claxton community and Mark Anthony Cook of Clinton, Tennessee; brothers, James Edward Wilshire and wife Marlyn of Indianna and Jack Edward Leon Wilshire of Kentucky; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Zachary Amos Cook, Alex Eades, Jacan Nolan and Able Eades and other relatives and friends.
Services will be private.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton, Tennessee is serving the family of Alma Sue Wilshire.
